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The Castle House Trust

09345671

active
private limited guarant nsc limited exemption
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
60 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

Castle House Castle Hill, Dedham, Colchester, CO7 6AZ
Incorporated 08/12/2014

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/12/2025

Due 22/12/2026

On track

Industry

91020
Museum activities

Officers

Disqualified director

Johnston, Robert James Campbell · until 04/02/2032 · order or undertaking and reporting provisions

Michael John Parker

director · Since 08/12/2014

British · England · Age 74

Robert James Campbell Johnston

director · Since 08/12/2014

British · United Kingdom · Age 64

Charles Aldous

director · Since 07/06/2016

British · United Kingdom · Age 83

Bryony Everard Maynard

director · Since 11/12/2018

British · United Kingdom · Age 72

Hugo Richard Lamond Parker

director · Since 21/05/2024

British · England · Age 66

Vanessa Petronel Watson

director · Since 21/05/2024

British · England · Age 64

Former

Derek Michael Archer

director · Resigned 27/06/2022

Julia Mary Seton Abel Smith

director · Resigned 28/02/2024

Elizabeth Ann Tolhurst

director · Resigned 30/03/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Robert James Campbell Johnston

significant-influence-or-control-as-trust

British · United Kingdom · Age 64

Castle House, Castle Hill, Colchester, CO7 6AZ

Notified 06/04/2016

Change History

statusactive
2026-05-07

Active

typeprivate-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption
2026-05-07

PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)

address line1Castle House Castle Hill
2026-05-07

CASTLE HOUSE CASTLE HILL

post townColchester
2026-05-07

COLCHESTER

officer appointedALDOUS, Charles
2026-05-07
officer appointedJOHNSTON, Robert James Campbell
2026-05-07
officer appointedMAYNARD, Bryony Everard
2026-05-07
officer appointedPARKER, Hugo Richard Lamond
2026-05-07
officer appointedPARKER, Michael John
2026-05-07
officer appointedWATSON, Vanessa Petronel, Lady
2026-05-07

CompanyRankvs 53+ SIC 91020 peers
64

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees83th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 25.42× · 20/20
Longevity12 years trading (max 15) · 12/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Disqualified officer -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.

Employees12/15 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

Disqualified officer: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

of Ireland (FRS 102) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Companies Act 2006. 3. Accounting Policies Basis of Preparation The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis. Going Concern There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue. Disclosure Exemptions Advantage has been taken of the following disclosure exemptions available: (a) No cash

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£2.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£186k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£230k

Working capital

Current Assets

£239k

Current Liabilities

£9k

Fixed Assets

£2.6M

Debtors

£6k

3avg. employees

People Costs

Wages & salaries£98k
NI contributions£4k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.8M
Interest receivable£52k
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2023 - FRS102_2023_Charity

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202425.42+£26k
202322.23+£63k
202214.32

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.

Filing History34 filings

Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

19/12/20253 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

17/09/202522 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

11/04/20251 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

11/12/20243 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

11/07/202422 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

10/06/20242 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

10/06/20242 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

28/02/20241 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

11/12/20233 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

28/09/202323 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

12/12/20223 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

31/08/20223 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

06/07/20221 page · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

28/02/20222 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

28/02/20222 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

28/02/20222 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

13/12/20213 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

02/08/20214 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

19/12/20203 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

08/09/20204 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

23/12/20192 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

11/12/20193 pages · PDF
MA

memorandum articles

02/12/201919 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

02/12/20192 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

25/09/20194 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

12/12/20183 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

03/08/20187 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

11/12/20173 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type micro entity

15/09/20176 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

11/01/20172 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

21/12/20164 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

12/07/20168 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date no member list

16/12/20155 pages · PDF
Incorporated

incorporation company

08/12/201438 pages · PDF