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Woodsmith Foundation Limited

08087609

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PRI/LTD BY GUAR/NSC (Private, limited by guarantee, no share capital)
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

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

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

96090
Other personal service activities

Officers

Mr Ian Cameron Swales

director · Since 11/09/2018

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 1 other board

Ms Jacqueline Flynn

director · Since 20/05/2020

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Dr Elizabeth Walmsley

director · Since 09/03/2021

CONSULTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 1 other board

Sir Martin James Narey

director · Since 21/04/2021

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Mr William Buxton Woods

director · Since 29/04/2021

LAND PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Ian Cameron Swales

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

British · England · Age 73

Woodsmith Mine/Anglo American, Sneaton, Whitby, YO22 5BF

Notified 20/03/2018

Ms Rachel Anne Dolby

25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 46

Woodsmith Mine/Anglo American, Sneaton, Whitby, YO22 5BF

Notified 01/03/2026

Former PSCs

The Right Reverend (Retd) David Smith

Ceased 20/03/2018

Mr Gareth Edmunds

Ceased 31/12/2023

Mr James Dillon

Ceased 01/01/2026

CompanyRankvs 83740+ SIC 96090 peers
73

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees88th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.69× · 16/20
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.

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.

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

, I 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. My responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going con

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£1.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.8M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.8M

Current Liabilities

£1.7M

Debtors

£14k

4avg. employees

People Costs

Wages & salaries£116k
NI contributions£12k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.2M
Interest receivable£10k
Signed by I C SwalesPrepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20241.69

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.