HARROGATE LADIES' COLLEGE LIMITED
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Cash
£903k
-65.5% lowest in 3 filed years
Net assets
£4m
-31.5% lowest in 3 filed years
Employees
196
-1.5% vs 2024
Profit before tax
—
Period ending 2025-08-31
Net assets
3-year trend · vs Consumer Discretionary median
Accounts
3-year trend · Δ = latest vs prior filed period · latest reflected 2025-08-31
| Metric | Trend | 2023-08-31 | 2024-08-31 | 2025-08-31 | Δ vs prior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | £9,535,968 | £9,365,616 | £7,610,484 | -18.7% | |
| Operating profit | -£70,187 | -£322,069 | — | — | |
| Profit before tax | -£70,187 | -£322,069 | — | — | |
| Net profit | -£70,187 | -£322,069 | -£1,837,159 | -470.4% | |
| Cash | £3,119,394 | £2,615,510 | £903,197 | -65.5% | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | £6,168,527 | £6,169,459 | £4,239,775 | -31.3% | |
| Net assets | £6,163,169 | £5,841,100 | £4,003,941 | -31.5% | |
| Equity | £6,163,169 | £5,841,100 | £4,003,941 | -31.5% | |
| Average employees | 196 | 199 | 196 | -1.5% | |
| Wages | £4,960,143 | £5,239,902 | £5,357,116 | +2.2% | |
| Directors' remuneration | £0 | £0 | — | — |
Values shown as filed in the company's annual accounts. — indicates the figure wasn't present under that line item in that period. The Δ column is the change from the prior filed period as a percentage of |prior|; lines a company doesn't report show —. About these numbers
Ratios
Computed from the line items above — sparklines read oldest → newest
| Ratio | Trend | 2023-08-31 | 2024-08-31 | 2025-08-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating margin | -0.7% | -3.4% | — | |
| Net margin | -0.7% | -3.4% | -24.1% | |
| Return on capital employed | -1.1% | -5.2% | — | |
| Gearing (liabilities / total assets) | 39.1% | 37.7% | — | |
| Current ratio | 1.00x | 1.06x | 0.54x | |
| Interest cover | — | -8.41x | — |
Margins divide P&L lines by turnover. Gearing is liabilities over total assets. Current ratio is current assets over creditors falling due within one year. Interest cover is operating profit over absolute finance costs. Sector-distribution context coming next.
Name history
Renamed 1 time since incorporation
- HARROGATE LADIES' COLLEGE LIMITED 1999-12-29 → present
- HARROGATE COLLEGE,LIMITED 1924-05-16 → 1999-12-29
Audit & accounting basis
- Accounting basis
- FRS 102
- Reporting scope
- Standalone (parent only)
- Auditor
- Saffery LLP
- Audit opinion
- Unqualified (clean)
- Going concern
- Affirmed
“In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the Trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.”
Group structure
- HARROGATE LADIES' COLLEGE LIMITED · parent
- HLC (Properties) Limited 100%
Significant events
- “Independent schools are facing a challenging financial environment due to VAT on school fees, changes to National Insurance, and removal of business rates charitable relief, leading to school closures and mergers. Harrogate Ladies' College is extending co-ed provision, changing its name to Duchy College, and investing in facilities and curriculum. The School also absorbed VAT for Spring and Summer terms for current parents. The strategic decision to accept boys into years 7 and 12 from September 2026, becoming fully co-educational by 2030, was announced.”
Auditor, going-concern and subsidiary information is drawn from the narrative of the latest annual accounts. About these numbers
People
12 active · 74 resigned
| Name | Role | Appointed | Born | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUTTERWORTH, Andrew John | Secretary | 2024-09-01 | — | — |
| ABRAHAM, Michael Clive | Director | 2023-03-17 | May 1954 | British |
| BALDING, Christopher, The Reverend | Director | 2021-03-16 | Jun 1990 | British |
| BOWRING, Giles Richard | Director | 2018-09-19 | Apr 1955 | British |
| CHESWORTH, Ann Louise, The Revd | Director | 2018-09-19 | Feb 1967 | British |
| HOLROYD, Francine Charlotte, Dame | Director | 2015-10-06 | Jun 1968 | British |
| JACKSON, Susan Brooke | Director | 2012-09-01 | Apr 1950 | British |
| MANNING, Nicholas Jay | Director | 2026-01-05 | Mar 1984 | British |
| PAPWORTH, Susan | Director | 2018-03-06 | Nov 1966 | British |
| PAYNE, David Richard | Director | 2020-03-10 | Oct 1962 | British |
| RENWICK, Lynne, Mrs. | Director | 2019-06-05 | Oct 1960 | British |
| SKINNER, John Marshall Edward | Director | 2011-11-29 | Mar 1964 | British |
Show 74 resigned officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLOWERS, Alan John | Secretary | 2007-02-05 | 2010-06-16 |
| HOLMES, Nicholas Grey | Secretary | — | 1996-05-04 |
| LASCELLES, Patricia Elizabeth, The Countess Of Harewood | Secretary | 1993-01-21 | — |
| LEICESTER, John William | Secretary | 2004-03-13 | 2007-02-05 |
| LITTLE, David | Secretary | 1996-05-04 | 1998-04-20 |
| PORTER, Michael Beauchamp Mansel | Secretary | 2011-12-16 | 2024-08-31 |
| THOMAS, David Lloyd | Secretary | 2010-06-16 | 2011-12-16 |
| THOMAS, Yvonne Kathleen | Secretary | 1998-04-20 | 2004-02-16 |
| ABRAHAM, Michael Clive | Director | 2021-03-16 | 2022-06-21 |
| ADAMS, Jenny | Director | — | 1995-06-06 |
| ARMITAGE, Anthony John | Director | 1995-07-15 | 2005-02-28 |
| BANKES, Josephine Anne | Director | — | 1998-03-10 |
| BARON, Sarah Jane | Director | 1997-10-25 | 2006-07-06 |
| BLETCHER, Rebecca Helen | Director | 2011-11-29 | 2015-09-14 |
| BOOTH, Anthony | Director | 2005-03-12 | 2007-06-06 |
| BRADBY, Ruth Astrid, Dr | Director | 2006-09-07 | 2014-09-30 |
| BROWN, Simon Herbert | Director | 2007-09-06 | 2010-01-15 |
| BYRNE, Lesley Patricia | Director | 2011-03-22 | 2019-12-04 |
| CLARK, Susan Elizabeth | Director | 2017-08-23 | 2024-06-12 |
| COURT, Robert James | Director | 2011-06-15 | 2017-06-15 |
| CROSSLEY, Jessica Marjorie | Director | 2015-05-19 | 2020-12-02 |
| DANCE, Gwyneth Mary | Director | 1998-03-07 | 2001-09-30 |
| DAVIES, Christopher Allan | Director | 2007-09-06 | 2015-05-19 |
| DAVIES, Valerie Kathleen Marjorie | Director | 2007-09-06 | 2016-09-06 |
| FABER, Guy Nicholas | Director | 1994-10-11 | 2000-06-17 |
| FAHY, Angela Mary, Dr | Director | 2007-09-06 | 2018-05-23 |
| FOODY, Michael Brendan | Director | 2004-06-12 | 2007-08-31 |
| GARDINER, Mark Piers Kingsley | Director | 2017-08-23 | 2022-03-04 |
| GARNETT, Justin Charles | Director | 2019-10-01 | 2022-02-03 |
| GOSLING, Susan Jeanette | Director | 2005-06-25 | 2016-04-18 |
| GRADWELL, Ann Dorothy | Director | 2004-06-12 | 2005-09-01 |
| GRAY, Louise Ann | Director | 2021-03-16 | 2021-06-04 |
| GREGORY SMITH, David Gregory, Dr | Director | — | 1998-09-26 |
| HANNAH, Ronald Scott Murray | Director | 1994-10-11 | 1998-07-02 |
| HENNIKER-MAJOR, Valerie | Director | 1996-09-04 | 1999-06-19 |
| HEPWORTH, Janet | Director | 1998-03-07 | 2005-09-01 |
| HINDMARSH, Irene | Director | — | 1995-04-13 |
| HOLLINGWORTH, Susan Elizabeth | Director | 2005-11-19 | 2008-11-17 |
| HOOPER, Shirley | Director | 2015-02-03 | 2022-06-21 |
| HUGGETT, Barry George | Director | 2017-08-16 | 2018-12-04 |
| HUNDLEBY, Susan Jane | Director | 2014-09-30 | 2018-07-08 |
| HUNDLEBY, Susan Jane | Director | 2001-11-19 | 2007-05-12 |
| INGILBY, Diana, Lady | Director | — | 1995-10-04 |
| JONES, Patricia Ann | Director | 2010-09-17 | 2019-06-05 |
| KEMP, Hayley, Dr | Director | 2023-03-17 | 2025-06-23 |
| KENNEDY, Paul Joseph Morrow, The Rt Hon Sir | Director | 1995-06-06 | 1999-11-27 |
| KENNEDY, Paul Joseph Morrow, The Rt Hon Sir | Director | 1995-06-06 | 1995-10-05 |
| LEECH, Gerald Austin, Colonel | Director | — | 1995-04-13 |
| LOUDON, Nicola | Director | 2018-03-06 | 2022-01-17 |
| MARLOW, Patricia Jane | Director | 1995-06-06 | 2000-06-17 |
| MARSHALL, Peter John Charles, Rev | Director | — | 1997-06-21 |
| MORRELL, Peter | Director | — | 1995-10-04 |
| PATERSON-BROWN, Sara | Director | — | 1995-09-09 |
| PEASGOOD, Caroline Emma | Director | 2011-11-29 | 2019-06-05 |
| POSKITT, John James | Director | 2006-06-10 | 2016-06-10 |
| PULLAN, Sarah Elizabeth | Director | 2007-09-06 | 2015-08-31 |
| REFFITT, Jennifer Ruth | Director | — | 1993-05-25 |
| ROBINSON, Eric | Director | 1996-06-29 | 2003-06-14 |
| ROE, Julia Mary | Director | 2015-10-06 | 2024-09-26 |
| SIMPSON, David Hugh | Director | 2000-11-25 | 2007-08-31 |
| SKIDMORE, Alan Francis | Director | 2003-11-15 | 2010-08-31 |
| SMYTH, Nicole Adrienne | Director | 2008-03-15 | 2008-03-31 |
| SPENS, John Patrick | Director | 2000-11-25 | 2006-03-11 |
| TANNER, Mark Simon Austin, The Reverend | Director | 2003-06-14 | 2006-12-08 |
| TAYLOR, Alan Jeremy | Director | 2007-09-06 | 2012-08-20 |
| TAYLOR, Paul Duncan | Director | — | 2005-03-12 |
| TENNANT, Constance Elizabeth | Director | 1998-03-07 | 2008-01-25 |
| TENNANT, Rodney Michael | Director | 1998-03-07 | 2005-06-25 |
| THOMPSON, Alan Melvyn, Professor | Director | 2010-03-18 | 2012-10-11 |
| TRANMER, John | Director | 2009-03-17 | 2010-11-10 |
| TUNNICLIFFE, Rachel Shirley | Director | 2007-09-24 | 2018-07-08 |
| WALKER, Mary Elizabeth | Director | — | 1995-04-13 |
| WHEATCROFT, Joyce Elizabeth | Director | 1993-05-25 | 1997-06-21 |
| WIGGINS, Sandra | Director | 2007-03-03 | 2007-08-31 |
Ownership
Persons with significant control
Filing timeline
Last 20 of 293 total filings
| Date | Type | Category | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-02 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2026-01-17 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2026-01-16 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-09-15 | MR01 | mortgage | Mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date | |
| 2025-06-24 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2025-06-04 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2025-01-22 | MR01 | mortgage | Mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date | |
| 2025-01-10 | AD02 | address | Change sail address company with old address new address | |
| 2025-01-09 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2024-10-07 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2024-09-30 | CH01 | officers | Change person director company with change date | |
| 2024-09-13 | AP03 | officers | Appoint person secretary company with name date | |
| 2024-09-12 | TM02 | officers | Termination secretary company with name termination date | |
| 2024-08-01 | MR01 | mortgage | Mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date | |
| 2024-06-26 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2024-06-02 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2024-01-10 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2023-06-01 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2023-03-23 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2023-03-23 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date |
Public-record activity
Raw counts from Companies House — last 12–24 months
- Filings
- 4
- Capital events
- 0
- Officers appointed
- 1
- Officers resigned
- 0
last 12 months
last 24 months
last 12 months
last 12 months
Direct counts from the register. No score, no rating — see the Filing timeline for the underlying events.