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Woodsmith Foundation Limited

08087609

active
PRI/LTD BY GUAR/NSC (Private, limited by guarantee, no share capital)
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

WOODSMITH MINE/ANGLO AMERICAN, WHITBY, YO22 5BF
Incorporated 29/05/2012

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

small

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 29/05/2026

Due 12/06/2027

On track

Industry

96090
Other personal service activities

Officers

Mr Ian Cameron Swales

director · Since 11/09/2018

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Also on 1 other board

Ms Jacqueline Flynn

director · Since 20/05/2020

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Dr Elizabeth Walmsley

director · Since 09/03/2021

CONSULTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Also on 1 other board

Sir Martin James Narey

director · Since 21/04/2021

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Mr William Buxton Woods

director · Since 29/04/2021

LAND PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Ian Cameron Swales

25–50% votes
right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors-as-firm

British · England

Notified 20/03/2018

Ms Rachel Anne Dolby

25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England

Notified 01/03/2026

Mr Neil Irving

25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England

Notified 01/06/2026

Former PSCs

Mr Gareth Edmunds

Ceased 31/12/2023

The Right Reverend (Retd) David Smith

Ceased 20/03/2018

Mr James Dillon

Ceased 01/01/2026

CompanyRankvs 1674+ SIC 96090 peers
77

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees84th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 6.85× · 20/20
Longevity14 years trading (max 15) · 14/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 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.

Longevity14/15 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concer

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£1.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.1M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.8M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.1M

Current Liabilities

£312k

Debtors

£17k

3avg. employees-1

People Costs

Wages & salaries£104k
NI contributions£14k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.9M
Interest receivable£10k
Signed by M J NareyPrepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20256.85+£553k
20241.69—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.