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The Lipa Multi Academy Trust

08825752

active
PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
69 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

41 UPPER DUKE STREET, LIVERPOOL, L1 9DY
Incorporated 24/12/2013

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 16/11/2025

Due 30/11/2026

On track

Industry

85200
Primary education
85310
General secondary education
85410
Post-secondary non-tertiary education

Officers

Cllr Helen Flora Clucas

director · Since 01/05/2022

NONE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 79

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Elizabeth Mary Boulton

director · Since 31/03/2025

CIVIL SERVANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Mr Kevin Neil Mothersdale

director · Since 27/03/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 1 other board

Heather Shelley Hickman

director · Since 31/03/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Mr Ian Robert Kirkham

director · Since 31/03/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 1 other board

Mr Philip Lloyd

director · Since 31/03/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 2 other boards

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR EDUCATION

Created 01/05/2022Registered 13/05/2022
Charge
outstanding

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR EDUCATION

Created 09/09/2016Registered 13/09/2016
Charge
outstanding

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR EDUCATION

Created 09/09/2016Registered 12/09/2016

CompanyRankvs 81+ SIC 85200 peers
67

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.1× · 20/20
Longevity12 years trading (max 15) · 12/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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81The Lipa Multi Academy Trust
87
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.

Employees15/15 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.

Longevity12/15 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

in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Material uncertainty relating to going concern We draw attention to note 1.2 in the financial statements, which highlights the fact that the trust has made a deficit of £1,493,000 during the year. This has brought free reserves posit

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2024

Net Worth

£12.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£3k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.8M

Current Liabilities

£1.2M

Fixed Assets

£10.0M

Debtors

£3.8M

121avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£12.6M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20243.10

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.