Company Overview
The Hotel Folk Limited is listed at the official companies registry as Active Private Limited Company. The company was incorporated on Monday 04 September 1995, so this is a well established company. The Hotel Folk Limited has been in business for 30 years and 7 months. The accounts status is full and the accounts are next due on Tuesday 30 September 2025.
Registered Address

Thorpeness Hotel & Golf Club Lakeside Avenue, Thorpeness, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4NH
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Companies House Data
Company NameTHE HOTEL FOLK LIMITED
Company Number03098213
Registered Office AddressThorpeness Hotel & Golf Club Lakeside Avenue
 Thorpeness
 IP16 4NH
Company CategoryPrivate Limited Company
Company StatusActive
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Incorporation Date04/09/1995
Accounting Reference Date Day30
Accounting Reference Date Month9
Accounts Next Due Date30/06/2026
Accounts Last Made Up Date30/09/2024
Accounts Account CategoryFULL
Returns Next Due Date02/10/2016
Returns Last Made Up Date04/09/2015
Previous Company NameChanged Date
TA HOTEL COLLECTION LIMITED08 Feb 2019
THORPENESS & ALDEBURGH HOTELS LIMITED11 Nov 2011
Directors & Members
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Andrew Heald - Director
(British, 39 years old, born August 1987)
Appointed 01 April 2016
 Active
Michael Heald - Director
(British, 76 years old, born September 1950)
Appointed 29 May 1996
 Active
Lucinda Heald - Director
(British, 73 years old, born November 1953)
Appointed 29 February 1996
 Active
Jennifer Hill - Director
(British, 48 years old, born February 1978)
Appointed 01 April 2019
 Active
David Scott - Director
(British, 49 years old, born April 1977)
Appointed 01 April 2019
 Active
Joan Whybrow - Director
(British, 75 years old, born October 1951)
Appointed 01 April 2006
 Active
Secretaries
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Jennifer Hill - Secretary
Appointed 01 April 2019
 Active
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Andrew Heald
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ZAKARI WINES LIMITED
Michael Heald
ALDEBURGH HOTELS LIMITED
ALEXIE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
ARGENTA PRIVATE CAPITAL LIMITED
BBA (2010) LIMITED
CARRICK CAPITAL (UK) LIMITED
EGERTON STUD LIMITED
FISHERS GIN LTD
GB BLOODSTOCK LIMITED
HAZLEWOOD HALL MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED
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HSBC SECURITIES (JAPAN) LIMITED
JENNINGS UNDERWRITING LIMITED
LONDON GOLD FUTURES MARKET LIMITED(THE)
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SAGITTARIUS ROYAUME-UNI LIMITED
SILVER LINING 55 LIMITED
SOHO THEATRE BAR LIMITED
THE LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LIMITED
THE LONDON GOLD MARKET LIMITED
THE SWAN HOTEL LAVENHAM LIMITED
THORPENESS COUNTRY CLUB MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED
ZAKARI INVESTMENTS LIMITED
ZAKARI WINES LIMITED
Lucinda Heald
ALDEBURGH HOTELS LIMITED
CRESPIGNY HOUSE MAINTENANCE COMPANY LIMITED
GB BLOODSTOCK LIMITED
MELIANTHUS LTD
SILVER LINING 55 LIMITED
THORPENESS COUNTRY CLUB MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED
ZAKARI INVESTMENTS LIMITED
ZAKARI WINES LIMITED
Jennifer Hill
EXPLOITS LIMITED
SON AND SUN LIMITED
THORPENESS COUNTRY CLUB MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED
David Scott
THE SUFFOLK COAST LIMITED
THORPENESS COUNTRY CLUB MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED
Joan Whybrow
ALDEBURGH HOTELS LIMITED
ANGLIA CROWN LIMITED
BIRKETTS DIRECTORS LIMITED
BIRKETTS LLP
BIRKETTS NOMINEES COMPANY LIMITED
BIRKETTS SECRETARIES LIMITED
ESSEX CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY INVESTMENTS LIMITED
FAIRHAVEN COURT LIMITED
MID-ANGLIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY LIMITED
ST. MARY'S SCHOOL (COLCHESTER) LIMITED
SUFFOLK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INDUSTRY AND SHIPPING INCORPORATED
SUFFOLK WILDLIFE TRUST
THE SWAN HOTEL LAVENHAM LIMITED
TRAVELINTIME LIMITED
Balance Sheet Unlock full report
Accounts Date 30-Sep-2024 30-Sep-2022 30-Sep-2021
Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets 23,020,124 23,020,124 22,648,701
Current Assets 1,332,594 1,332,594 1,374,192
Creditors Due Within One Year 6,370,908 6,370,908 4,593,578
Working Cap -5,038,314 -5,038,314 -3,219,386
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 17,981,810 17,981,810 19,429,315
Long-term Liabilities 16,272,543 16,272,543 18,325,769
Net Assets 1,709,267 1,709,267 1,103,546
Share Capital & Reserves
Share Cap - - -
Profit & Loss Reserves - - -
Other Reserves - - -
Shareholders Funds 1,709,267 1,709,267 1,103,546
Common Size Financial Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 30-Sep-2024 30-Sep-2022 30-Sep-2021
Tangible Fixed Assets - - -
Fixed Assets 94.5% 94.5% 94.3%
Stocks Inventory - - -
Debtors 3.1% 3.1% 2.7%
Cash Bank In Hand 1.4% 1.4% 2.2%
Current Assets 5.5% 5.5% 5.7%
Creditors Due Within One Year 26.2% 26.2% 19.1%
Net Current Assets Liabilities -20.7% -20.7% -13.4%
Creditors Due After One Year - - -
Accruals Deferred Income - - -
Provisions For Liabilities Charges - - -
Net Assets Liabilities Including Pension Asset Liability - - -
Called Up Share Capital - - -
Share Capital Allotted Called Up Paid - - -
Profit Loss Account Reserve - - -
Shareholder Funds 7.0% 7.0% 4.6%
Capital Employed - - -
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 73.8% 73.8% 80.9%
Financial Ratio Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 30-Sep-2024 30-Sep-2022 30-Sep-2021
Liquidity Ratio 0.2 0.2 0.3
Solvency Ratio 1.1 1.1 1.0
Reserves to Assets - - -
Secured Creditors Unlock full report
Mortgages Charges 35
Mortgages Outstanding 13
Mortgages Part Satisfied 0
Mortgages Satisfied 22
Assets and Debt Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 30-Sep-2024 30-Sep-2022 30-Sep-2021
Assets 24,352,718 24,352,718 24,022,893
Debt 22,643,451 22,643,451 22,919,347
Net Assets/Debt 1,709,267 1,709,267 1,103,546

The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.

Current debt exceeded short term liquid assets as at the balance sheet date. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves appeared positive. We would normally view a company positively for this. For the size of the company as inferred by the balance sheet the amount of net assets represents a moderate margin of cover over total debts and obligations.

Unlock full report  The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.Current debt exceeded short term liquid assets as at the balance sheet date. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves appeared positive. We would normally view a company positively for this. For the size of the company as inferred by the balance sheet the amount of net assets represents a moderate margin of cover over total debts and obligations.   The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.Current debt exceeded short term liquid assets as at the balance sheet date. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves appeared positive. We would normally view a company positively for this. For the size of the company as inferred by the balance sheet the amount of net assets represents a moderate margin of cover over total debts and obligations.

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Public Record Information Unlock full report
Exact Court Judgements
Period of Months Last 12m 13-24m 25-36m 37-48m 49-60m 61-72m
Number of Exact CCJS X Y Y X X Y
Value of Exact CCJS YXY YK S S X KX
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Date Sector Notified Amount Terms
XK-SXY XKXYXK SXSKXYXK £X,000 XS XYSKS
SK-SYY SKXYXKYKKY KSXX KKXXYXS £YY,000 YS XYSKS SK YXXSXS
YK-SXY XKXYXYYK SXSXYXK £SX,000 XS XYSKS
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Payment Analysis

Total Invoices Paid Before
30 days due		 Paid After
30 days due		 Owing Before
30 days due		 Owing after
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Going Concern Valuation

The going concern valuations value the company on the basis that it continues to trade without the threat of liquidation for the foreseeable future. These valuations are primarily profit and cashflow based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XSI,000 Retained Profit £YX,000
Estimated Mid Value £YY,000 EBIT £SY,000
Estimated Low Value £X,000 EBITDA £SSX,000

Liquidation Valuation

The liquidaton valuation values the company as if it were to cease trading and assets were subject to rapid disposal to cover liabilities. This valuation is primarily asset based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XY,000 Total Assets £XIX,000
Estimated Mid Value £Y,000 Net Assets £YX,000
Estimated Low Value £S,000 Tangible Equity £SX,000

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First Report Score: (0-10) X
Financial Status Guide:
10 Very Strong
9 Strong
8 Very Good
7 Good
6 Above Average
5 Average
4 Below Average
3 Poor
2 Weak
1 Very Weak
0 Critical

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Risk Score (1-100) X
Risk Band Description XXMXMXMX SISX
Risk Assessment Meeting of Creditors
Credit Rating XSKX
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Z Score X
Risk Band XY
Risk Band Description The Z Score is not used for small companies where full accounts are not filed because profit and loss account items are required to calculate the score.

Z Score Bands

1 Low Risk 3.00 and above
2 Caution 2.63 - 2.99
3 Risk of Failure within 2 years 1.24 - 2.62
4 High Probability Failure Below 1.24
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EXPLOITS LIMITED
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Document Filings
Satisfaction of charge 030982130029 in full
Satisfaction of charge 030982130032 in full
Registration of charge 030982130036, created on 11 December 2025
Confirmation statement made on 4 September 2025 with no updates
Change of details for Mr Michael Guy Hilliard Heald as a person with significant control on 6 April 2016
Change of details for Joan Annette Whybrow as a person with significant control on 6 April 2016
Change of details for Mr James Maynard Dinwiddy as a person with significant control on 6 April 2016
Confirmation statement made on 4 September 2024 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 4 September 2023 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 4 September 2022 with no updates
Termination of appointment of Andrew Charles Wood as a director on 22 November 2021
Confirmation statement made on 4 September 2021 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 4 September 2020 with no updates
Current accounting period extended from 31 March 2020 to 30 September 2020
Confirmation statement made on 4 September 2019 with no updates
Register inspection address has been changed from Providence House 141-145 Princes Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1QJ England to Thorpeness Hotel & Golf Club Lakeside Avenue Thorpeness Leiston Suffolk IP16 4NH
Register(s) moved to registered office address Thorpeness Hotel & Golf Club Lakeside Avenue Thorpeness Leiston Suffolk IP16 4NH
Appointment of Miss Jennifer Caroline Hill as a secretary on 1 April 2019
Appointment of Mr David Scott as a director on 1 April 2019
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