ARP AFRICA TRAVEL LIMITED
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Cash
£15m
USD 19,338,878
-6.6% vs 2024
Net assets
£11m
USD 14,269,751
+35.3% highest in 6 filed years
Employees
30
0% vs 2024
Profit before tax
£8.3m
USD 10,990,421
-0.3% vs 2024
Watchouts
Facts from the Companies House register and the latest accounts — not a rating
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2 PSCs ceased in last 24 months
Significant control changed hands — see the Ownership section.
Net assets
6-year trend · vs Consumer Discretionary median
Accounts
6-year trend · Δ = latest vs prior filed period · latest reflected 2025-10-31
| Metric | Trend | 2020-10-31 | 2021-10-31 | 2022-10-31 | 2023-10-31 | 2024-10-31 | 2025-10-31 | Δ vs prior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | — | — | — | £53,355,746 | £62,388,284 | £63,768,771 | +2.2% | |
| Operating profit | — | — | — | £6,622,416 | £7,871,979 | £7,977,712 | +1.3% | |
| Profit before tax | — | — | — | £6,953,165 | £8,369,891 | £8,341,876 | -0.3% | |
| Net profit | — | — | — | £5,354,365 | £6,243,777 | £6,822,216 | +9.3% | |
| Cash | £5,019,898 | £5,595,811 | £11,260,329 | — | £15,715,889 | £14,678,465 | -6.6% | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | £1,840,050 | £2,048,707 | £5,555,533 | — | £8,101,213 | £11,013,596 | +35.9% | |
| Net assets | £1,811,550 | £2,032,707 | £5,539,533 | — | £8,002,482 | £10,830,931 | +35.3% | |
| Equity | £1,811,550 | £2,032,707 | £5,454,587 | £7,308,952 | £8,052,729 | £10,830,931 | +34.5% | |
| Average employees | 29 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 0% | |
| Wages | — | — | — | £3,079,100 | £3,126,135 | £2,933,245 | -6.2% | |
| Directors' remuneration | — | — | — | — | £1,542,753 | £1,053,456 | -31.7% | |
| Directors' pension contributions | £NaN | £NaN | £NaN | £NaN | £40,768 | £62,397 | +53.1% | |
| Highest paid director | £NaN | £NaN | £NaN | £NaN | £768,294 | £553,230 | -28% |
Figures converted to GBP from USD at 0.759 per USD (Frankfurter spot rate) — hover any figure for the original. — 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 | 2020-10-31 | 2021-10-31 | 2022-10-31 | 2023-10-31 | 2024-10-31 | 2025-10-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating margin | — | — | — | 12.4% | 12.6% | 12.5% | |
| Net margin | — | — | — | 10.0% | 10.0% | 10.7% | |
| Return on capital employed | — | — | — | — | 97.2% | 72.4% | |
| Gearing (liabilities / total assets) | 65.8% | 68.7% | 64.0% | — | 57.4% | 49.1% | |
| Current ratio | — | — | — | — | 1.76x | 2.05x |
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 3 times since incorporation
- ARP AFRICA TRAVEL LIMITED 2020-10-02 → present
- ALPHA TRAVEL (U.K) LIMITED 1992-05-20 → 2020-10-02
- ALPHA SAFARI CONSULTANTS LIMITED 1991-03-26 → 1992-05-20
- DARREN COURT LIMITED 1991-03-11 → 1991-03-26
Audit & accounting basis
- Accounting basis
- IFRS
- Reporting scope
- Standalone (parent only)
- Auditor
- PSJ Alexander & Co
- Audit opinion
- Unqualified (clean)
- Going concern
- Affirmed
“In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' 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 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.”
Significant events
- “Management is closely monitoring the ongoing geopolitical situation, including the Middle-East conflict. At present, it is not possible to anticipate the full impact of these developments on the Company's operations and financial performance, particularly on the upcoming peak season (June to September).This uncertainty is primarily driven by potential fluctuations in air travel demand, flight capacity, fuel prices, and most importantly traveller confidence, as influenced by the ongoing conflict.”
- “The Company advanced additional loans of $2.81m to its immediate parent undertaking, Africa Travel Investments Limited ("ATIL"), subsequent to the reporting date and prior to the approval of these financial statements. The loans form part of the ongoing funding arrangements within the Group and are on the same terms as the existing loan agreements.”
- “Subsequent to the reporting date, Africa Adventures Bidco Limited ("Bidco"), an intermediate parent undertaking, failed to deliver its consolidated financial statements to the lenders by the contractual deadline of 30 April 2026, as required under the terms of the bank loan facilities. The Company is not a borrower under the loan facilities, but has provided a corporate guarantee in respect to the Group's borrowings. At the date of approval of these financial statements, formal confirmation had not been received from the lenders that an extension to the reporting deadline has been granted. Management note that the directors of ATIL are in ongoing dialogue with the lending banks and do not expect the delayed submission by Bidco to result in any enforcement action or a call on the Company's guarantee. Accordingly, this matter is considered a non-adjusting event after the reporting date, and no adjustment has been made to these financial statements.”
Auditor, going-concern and subsidiary information is drawn from the narrative of the latest annual accounts. About these numbers
People
8 active · 30 resigned
| Name | Role | Appointed | Born | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUDKA, Dipan | Secretary | 2025-05-30 | — | — |
| ARNOLD, Simon Kenneth | Director | 2026-03-22 | May 1977 | British |
| FERREIRA, Johannes Hattingh | Director | 2025-05-30 | Feb 1985 | South African |
| FROGGATT, Martin James | Director | 2025-08-12 | Feb 1969 | British |
| KUMP, Eric John | Director | 2025-05-30 | Apr 1970 | American |
| MOLEDINA, Taqi | Director | 2009-03-10 | Mar 1979 | British |
| SANGUDI, Genevieve Linda | Director | 2025-05-30 | Jun 1976 | American |
| SCOWSILL, David Peter | Director | 2025-07-01 | May 1956 | British |
Show 30 resigned officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASARIA, Amir | Secretary | 1991-03-14 | 1991-05-02 |
| MOLEDINA, Ruha | Secretary | 1991-05-02 | 2025-05-30 |
| REED, Margaret Monica | Secretary | 1991-03-14 | 1991-05-02 |
| COURT SECRETARIES LTD | Corporate Nominee Secretary | 1991-03-11 | 1991-03-14 |
| ANDERSSON, Henrik Lars Petter | Director | 2025-02-13 | 2025-05-30 |
| ASARIA, Amir | Director | 1991-03-14 | 1991-05-02 |
| BAILEY, Luke Damien | Director | 2021-02-22 | 2025-02-13 |
| BREMER, Freidrich Heinrich Wolfgang | Director | 1993-09-21 | 2008-07-01 |
| CASDORFF, Barbara | Director | 2001-02-28 | 2002-05-07 |
| CORSTEN, Ralf, Dr | Director | 1993-09-21 | 1997-11-01 |
| DAPPER, Stefan | Director | 2008-07-01 | 2009-06-19 |
| DECKER, Andreas | Director | 1999-10-18 | 2001-02-28 |
| FATH, Karl Heinz | Director | 1997-11-01 | 1999-07-05 |
| GARCIA -TENORIO DEL CERRO, Andres Clemente | Director | 2008-07-01 | 2011-05-23 |
| HABIG, Mario | Director | 2015-05-14 | 2019-06-13 |
| HEITMEIER, Torsten | Director | 2006-04-26 | 2008-07-01 |
| MITCHELL, Philip Andrew | Director | 2011-05-23 | 2015-05-14 |
| MOLEDINA, Ruha | Director | 1993-09-21 | 2025-05-30 |
| MOLEDINA, Shakir | Director | 1991-05-02 | 2009-01-25 |
| MOLEDINA, Zaheer Abbas | Director | 2009-03-10 | 2015-03-12 |
| MUNAR, Jorge Cerdo | Director | 2021-02-22 | 2025-02-13 |
| NADAL LAZARO, Nicolas | Director | 2015-05-14 | 2019-06-13 |
| NENZHELELE, Rotondwa Glory | Director | 2025-05-30 | 2025-10-01 |
| SCHELP, David Christopher | Director | 2019-06-13 | 2021-02-22 |
| SCHELP, David Christopher | Director | 2009-06-19 | 2015-05-14 |
| SHAH, Nimesh | Director | 1996-09-28 | 2025-06-30 |
| TOLG, Elmar | Director | 2002-05-07 | 2006-01-01 |
| ULWAHN, Jan Peter Fredrik | Director | 2025-02-13 | 2025-05-30 |
| WEAVER, Geoffrey Paul | Director | 2019-06-13 | 2021-02-22 |
| COURT BUSINESS SERVICES LTD | Corporate Nominee Director | 1991-03-11 | 1991-03-14 |
Ownership
Persons with significant control
| Name | Kind | Nature of control | Notified | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Travel Investments Limited | Corporate entity | Shares 75–100%, Voting 75–100%, Appoints directors (as firm), Significant influence (as firm) | 2025-05-30 | Active |
| Aviatrex Limited | Corporate entity | Shares 25–50%, Voting 25–50%, Significant influence (as firm) | 2020-07-14 | Ceased 2025-05-30 |
| Mrs Ruha Moledina | Individual | Shares 25–50% | 2016-06-01 | Ceased 2025-05-30 |
| Collinsway Ltd | Corporate entity | Shares 25–50% | 2016-06-01 | Ceased 2018-03-01 |
| Hotelbeds Group | Corporate entity | Shares 25–50% | 2016-06-01 | Ceased 2018-03-01 |
Filing timeline
Last 20 of 184 total filings
Material constitutional events — rename, articles re-file, resolution
- 2026-08-21 MA Memorandum articles
- 2026-08-21 RESOLUTIONS Resolution
| Date | Type | Category | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-21 | MA | incorporation | Memorandum articles | |
| 2026-08-21 | RESOLUTIONS | resolution | Resolution | |
| 2026-08-17 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with updates | |
| 2026-08-06 | SH08 | capital | Capital name of class of shares | |
| 2026-08-04 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2026-03-23 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-10-09 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2025-08-29 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with updates | |
| 2025-08-13 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-08-12 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-08-07 | PSC02 | persons-with-significant-control | Notification of a person with significant control | |
| 2025-08-07 | PSC07 | persons-with-significant-control | Cessation of a person with significant control | |
| 2025-08-07 | PSC07 | persons-with-significant-control | Cessation of a person with significant control | |
| 2025-08-06 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-08-06 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-08-06 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-08-06 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-08-06 | AP03 | officers | Appoint person secretary company with name date | |
| 2025-08-04 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2025-08-04 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date |
Public-record activity
Raw counts from Companies House — last 12–24 months
- Filings
- 7
- Capital events
- 1
- Officers appointed
- 1
- Officers resigned
- 1
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.