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The Zoological Society Of East Anglia Limited

08250951

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PRI/LTD BY GUAR/NSC (Private, limited by guarantee, no share capital)
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Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

ZSEA ZOO HQ THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF EAST ANGLIA, BANHAM, NR16 2HE
Incorporated 12/10/2012

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

91040
Botanical and zoological gardens and nature reserve activities

Officers

Mr Gerard Francis Smith

director · Since 27/08/2014

CHARTERED SURVEYOR

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 3 other boards

Dr Andrew Hassan

director · Since 16/11/2017

DOCTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Dr Kelly Louise Edmunds

director · Since 06/01/2023

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Mr James John Gardiner

director · Since 06/01/2023

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 4 other boards

Mrs Rebecca Jane Penny

director · Since 21/06/2024

FINANCIAL ADVISER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Edward John Bouckley

director · Since 13/06/2025

LAWYER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 38

Charges3 outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 75+ SIC 91040 peers
50

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.15× · 2/20
Longevity14 years trading (max 15) · 14/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding 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.

Liquidity2/20 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's or the parent 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 co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£2.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£20k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£1.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£229k

Current Liabilities

£1.5M

Fixed Assets

£3.6M

Debtors

£198k

90avg. employees

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.1M
NI contributions£203k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£47k
Bank loans & overdrafts£151k
Assets less current liabilities£2.4M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20240.15

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.