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Wigan Athletic A.F.C. Limited

13161421

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
75 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

THE BRICK COMMUNITY STADIUM LOIRE DRIVE, WIGAN, WN5 0UZ
Incorporated 27/01/2021

Compliance

Last accounts

30/06/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/03/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 02/04/2026

Due 16/04/2027

On track

Industry

93120
Activities of sport clubs

Officers

Mr Benjamin Joseph Goodburn

director · Since 14/06/2023

SOLICITOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Also on 10 other boards

Mr Lucas William Danson

director · Since 18/01/2024

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 26

Also on 11 other boards

Miss Sarah Guilfoyle

director · Since 30/01/2025

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 28

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Brenda Spencer

director · Since 30/01/2025

NON EXECUTIVE CHAIR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Community Holdco 2023 Limited

75–100% shares

John Carpenter House, John Carpenter Street, London, EC4Y 0AN

Reg: 14929958 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 14/06/2023

Former PSCs

Abdulrahman Aljasmi

Ceased 14/06/2023

CompanyRankvs 2442+ SIC 93120 peers
52

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.15× · 2/20
Longevity5 years trading (max 15) · 5/15
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.

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.

Longevity5/15 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

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 your attention to note 2 in the financial statements which indicates that the company is reliant on the continued support of its ultimate controlling party, Mr M Danson and any c

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/06/2024

Turnover

£9.2M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£16.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£324k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£8.2M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£15.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.9M

Current Liabilities

£18.8M

Fixed Assets

£2.5M

Debtors

£2.5M

Cost of Sales

£882k

Gross Profit

£8.4M

Admin Expenses

£17.3M

Profit After Tax

-£8.2M

275avg. employees-11

People Costs

Wages & salaries£10.5M
NI contributions£1.1M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£291k
Assets less current liabilities-£13.4M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.15+£21.7M
20230.21

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.