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The Big Cat Sanctuary Experiences Limited

09560661

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)

Details

Marley Farm Headcorn Road, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8PJ
Incorporated 24/04/2015

Previously known as

Wildlife Heritage Experiences Limited · until 01/10/2019

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 19/02/2026

Due 05/03/2027

On track

Industry

55201
Holiday centres and villages

Officers

Lynn Kathleen Whitnall

director · Since 24/04/2015

British · United Kingdom · Age 62

Matthew John Brady

director · Since 24/04/2015

British · England · Age 48

William Eric Peacock

director · Since 24/04/2015

British · England · Age 81

Ruth Elizabeth Spiller

secretary · Since 15/05/2018

Stephen John Winterburn

director · Since 22/04/2021

British · England · Age 66

Tyler Peter Whitnall

director · Since 24/04/2023

British · England · Age 33

Gary Batters

director · Since 07/08/2024

British · England · Age 64

Cameron Stevie Whitnall

director · Since 01/02/2025

British · England · Age 30

Brian Lund Kane

director · Since 09/03/2026

British · England · Age 80

Jane Mary Warden

director · Since 16/03/2026

British · England · Age 47

Former

Anne Helen Clayton Eames

director · Resigned 01/11/2015

Alan Robert Marsh

director · Resigned 02/12/2016

Alan John Philpott

secretary · Resigned 15/05/2018

Peter Charles Sampson

director · Resigned 31/01/2020

Carol Anne Foster

director · Resigned 31/08/2020

Paul Wiggins

director · Resigned 15/12/2024

Persons with Significant Control

The Big Cat Sanctuary Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Marley Farm, Headcorn Road, Ashford, TN27 8PJ

Reg: 04365977 · United Kingdom · Private Company Limited By Guarantee Without Share Capital

Notified 19/06/2023

Former PSCs

Mr Matt Brady

Ceased 03/03/2022

Ms Carol Anne Foster

Ceased 31/08/2020

Sir Eric William Peacock

Ceased 03/03/2022

Mr Peter Charles Sampson

Ceased 03/03/2022

Mrs Lynn Kathleen Whitnall

Ceased 19/06/2023

Change History

statusactive
2026-05-07

Active

typeltd
2026-05-07

Private Limited Company

address line1Marley Farm Headcorn Road
2026-05-07

MARLEY FARM HEADCORN ROAD

post townAshford
2026-05-07

ASHFORD

officer appointedSPILLER, Ruth Elizabeth
2026-05-07
officer appointedBATTERS, Gary
2026-05-07
officer appointedBRADY, Matthew John
2026-05-07
officer appointedKANE, Brian Lund
2026-05-07
officer appointedPEACOCK, William Eric, Sir
2026-05-07
officer appointedWARDEN, Jane Mary
2026-05-07
officer appointedWHITNALL, Cameron Stevie
2026-05-07
officer appointedWHITNALL, Lynn Kathleen
2026-05-07
officer appointedWHITNALL, Tyler Peter
2026-05-07
officer appointedWINTERBURN, Stephen John
2026-05-07

CompanyRankvs 214+ SIC 55201 peers
62

Financial strength22th percentile among SIC peers · 6/25
Employees92th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.81× · 16/20
Longevity11 years trading (max 15) · 11/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength6/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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.

Longevity11/15 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.

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£1

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.1M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£513k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.1M

Current Liabilities

£631k

Fixed Assets

£212k

Debtors

£743

20avg. employees-2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£14k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£725k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20241.81
20231.15
20221.84
20210.95
20200.71

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.

Filing History54 filings

Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

23/04/20262 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

23/04/20262 pages · PDF
RP01AP01

replacement filing of director appointment with name

26/03/20263 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

24/02/20264 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

26/09/202512 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

09/07/20253 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

03/04/20253 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

06/02/20252 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

06/01/20251 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

19/09/202412 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

04/03/20243 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

21/09/202312 pages · PDF
PSC02

notification of a person with significant control

19/06/20232 pages · PDF
PSC07

cessation of a person with significant control

19/06/20231 page · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

23/05/20232 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

25/04/20232 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

02/03/20233 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

09/02/20232 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

09/02/20232 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

09/02/20232 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

28/10/202211 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

05/05/20222 pages · PDF
PSC07

cessation of a person with significant control

03/03/20221 page · PDF
PSC07

cessation of a person with significant control

03/03/20221 page · PDF
PSC07

cessation of a person with significant control

03/03/20221 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

28/02/202214 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

28/02/20223 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

25/10/20212 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

17/03/20213 pages · PDF
PSC changed

change to a person with significant control

22/02/20212 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

03/09/202010 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

03/09/20201 page · PDF
PSC changed

change to a person with significant control

03/09/20202 pages · PDF
PSC07

cessation of a person with significant control

03/09/20201 page · PDF
CH03

change person secretary company with change date

03/09/20201 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

19/02/20203 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

19/02/20201 page · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

01/10/20193 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

25/06/20199 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

29/05/20193 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

29/05/20189 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

24/05/20183 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

24/05/20182 pages · PDF
TM02

termination secretary company with name termination date

18/05/20181 page · PDF
AP03

appoint person secretary company with name date

18/05/20182 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

25/05/20179 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

27/04/20179 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

01/02/20171 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

18/05/201611 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

10/05/201610 pages · PDF
Accounts date changed

change account reference date company previous shortened

23/03/20161 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

23/03/20161 page · PDF
AP03

appoint person secretary company with name date

13/05/20152 pages · PDF
Incorporated

incorporation company

24/04/201535 pages · PDF