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Lowther Castle And Gardens Trust

06265298

active
PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)
Companies House
Health Score
83 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

LOWTHER CASTLE, PENRITH, CA10 2HG
Incorporated 31/05/2007

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

91030
Operation of historical sites and buildings and similar visitor attractions

Officers

Bryan Mark Gray

director · Since 31/05/2007

CHAIRMAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Mr Andrew Jonathan Smith

director · Since 19/06/2012

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 74

Also on 2 other boards

Mr John Turner

director · Since 04/04/2013

CHARTERED SURVEYOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 4 other boards

Dr Sophie Therese Ambler

director · Since 18/03/2019

UNIVERSITY LECTURER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 41

Mr Esme Charles Lowe

director · Since 06/01/2026

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Emma Jayne Nelson-Slack

secretary · Since 14/01/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Bryan Gray

significant-influence-or-control-as-trust

British · United Kingdom · Age 73

Lowther Castle, Lowther, Penrith, CA10 2HG

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr John Turner

significant-influence-or-control-as-trust

British · United Kingdom · Age 62

Lowther Castle, Lowther, Penrith, CA10 2HG

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Andrew Jonathan Smith

significant-influence-or-control-as-trust

British · United Kingdom · Age 74

Lowther Castle, Lowther, Penrith, CA10 2HG

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Esme Charles Lowe

significant-influence-or-control-as-trust

British · United Kingdom · Age 64

Lowther Castle, Lowther, Penrith, CA10 2HG

Notified 08/01/2026

Former PSCs

Mr William Roland Cedric Jackson

Ceased 10/01/2026

Ms Sarah Lavinia Husband

Ceased 09/01/2019

Ms Sally Pearson

Ceased 27/10/2018

Mr Esme Charles Lowe

Ceased 08/01/2026

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NORTHWEST DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Created 15/04/2010Registered 17/04/2010

CompanyRankvs 162+ SIC 91030 peers
59

Financial strength68th percentile among SIC peers · 17/25
Employees14th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.53× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength17/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees2/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/05/2024

Net Worth

£59k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£59k

Working capital

Current Assets

£73k

Current Liabilities

£16k

Fixed Assets

£1

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£59k
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20244.53+£7k
202369.44+£7k
2022Infinity+£5k
202112.66+£13k
202029.48+£6k
201928.66+£11k
201811.95

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.