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Ace Cultural Tours Limited

07058084

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
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

STAPLEFORD GRANARY BURY ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CB22 5BP
Incorporated 27/10/2009

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

small

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/10/2025

Due 15/10/2026

On track

Industry

79110
Travel agency activities
79120
Tour operator activities

Officers

Dr Paul Brooke Barnes

director · Since 17/05/2011

COMPANY SECRETARY

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Also on 1 other board

Mr Christopher Mark Sanders

director · Since 28/10/2011

TRAVEL CONSULTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Lesley Margaret Thompson

director · Since 05/08/2025

TRUSTEE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Samuel Christopher Phillip Dowsett

director · Since 21/04/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 40

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Paul Brooke Barnes

Significant control

British · England · Age 60

Stapleford Granary, Bury Road, Cambridge, CB22 5BP

Notified 01/10/2016

Mr Christopher Mark Sanders

Significant control

British · England · Age 71

Stapleford Granary, Bury Road, Cambridge, CB22 5BP

Notified 01/10/2016

Association For Cultural Exchange Ltd

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Stapleford Granary, Bury Road, Cambridge, CB22 5BP

Reg: 604757 · Companies House · Private Company Limited By Guarantee

Notified 31/12/2024

Former PSCs

Mr Mark Atherton

Ceased 24/04/2023

Mrs Ruth Elizabeth Hawkins

Ceased 31/12/2024

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 28/11/2014Registered 01/12/2014

CompanyRankvs 504+ SIC 79110 peers
75

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.7× · 16/20
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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity16/20 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 31/12/2023

Net Worth

£567k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.1M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.6M

Current Liabilities

£1.5M

Fixed Assets

£27k

Debtors

£456k

19avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£22k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£10k
Assets less current liabilities£1.1M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2023.0.135

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20231.70

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.