THE WELSH WHISKY COMPANY LIMITED
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Cash
£182K
+197.9% highest in 3 filed years
Net assets
£13M
-4.9% lowest in 3 filed years
Employees
74
-24.5% lowest in 3 filed years
Profit before tax
-£959K
-528.1% lowest in 3 filed years
Net assets
3-year trend · vs Consumer Staples 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 | £23,104,372 | £19,347,849 | £16,018,214 | -17.2% | |
| Operating profit | £2,172,735 | £967,773 | £137,870 | -85.8% | |
| Profit before tax | £1,457,987 | -£152,740 | -£959,373 | -528.1% | |
| Net profit | £1,197,216 | -£129,021 | -£695,181 | -438.8% | |
| Cash | £72,826 | £60,948 | £181,582 | +197.9% | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | £28,502,974 | £16,470,973 | £25,598,218 | +55.4% | |
| Net assets | £13,288,530 | £13,499,509 | £12,834,708 | -4.9% | |
| Equity | £13,288,530 | £13,499,509 | £12,834,708 | -4.9% | |
| Average employees | 95 | 98 | 74 | -24.5% | |
| Wages | £3,040,672 | £3,029,116 | £2,343,868 | -22.6% | |
| Directors' remuneration | £519,159 | £349,469 | £334,351 | -4.3% |
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 | 9.4% | 5.0% | 0.9% | |
| Net margin | 5.2% | -0.7% | -4.3% | |
| Return on capital employed | 7.6% | 5.9% | 0.5% | |
| Gearing (liabilities / total assets) | — | 58.7% | 59.8% | |
| Current ratio | 4.24x | 1.12x | 2.80x | |
| Interest cover | 3.04x | 0.83x | 0.13x |
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.
Audit & accounting basis
- Accounting basis
- FRS 102
- Auditor
- MHA
- 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
- “The Company operates across three distilleries and visitors centres with Swansea Copperworks opening in June 2023, following the second at Llandudno in May 2021. Both are impressive production facilities and tourism attractions and both contribute significantly to the growth of the Penderyn Brand.”
- “Over the last year the Company has rationalised its range of products and, during a period of transition, has removed a number of non-core spirits from the product range with the aim of focusing on single malt whisky and gin moving forward. Management will continue to evolve the Penderyn Single Malt Welsh Whisky product range to match the requirements and demand from domestic and international markets. To this end, during 2026, the Company is launching a series of premium, aged single malts at 25, 21, and 12 years old.”
- “The Company is enhancing its visitor centre experiences at Penderyn, Llandudno and Swansea, including tours, master classes, and special events. From 2026, Penderyn offers a lifetime membership for all Penderyn Club members, which includes special invitation tastings, bottlings, access to archive stock and other advantages.”
- “Significant resource is also being dedicated to digital marketing of the single malt brand. Successful collaborations are ongoing with individuals, cultural organisations and other premium brands to raise the profile of our business and brand.”
Auditor, going-concern and subsidiary information is drawn from the narrative of the latest annual accounts. About these numbers
People
12 active · 27 resigned
| Name | Role | Appointed | Born | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS, Huw | Secretary | 2011-05-18 | — | British |
| BURCHELL, Neil Harper | Director | 2011-11-08 | Nov 1958 | British |
| DAVIES, Stephen Robert | Director | 2005-01-24 | Nov 1964 | British |
| GALLIVAN, Nick | Director | 2021-11-18 | Dec 1963 | British |
| HOLTHAM, Gerald | Director | 2020-11-10 | Jun 1944 | British |
| PHILLIPS, Aista | Director | 2025-11-14 | Nov 1976 | Lithuanian |
| QUIGLEY, Neil Richard | Director | 2021-02-01 | Jul 1965 | British |
| SHORT, Louise Elizabeth | Director | 2021-04-07 | Oct 1962 | British |
| SHORT, Morgan | Director | 2025-11-14 | Mar 1999 | British |
| SHORT, Nigel Vernon | Director | 2003-12-11 | Sep 1962 | British |
| THOMAS, Huw | Director | 2013-07-16 | Mar 1967 | British |
| WELLER, Robert | Director | 2025-11-14 | Jan 1986 | British |
Show 27 resigned officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARRETT, James Shepherd | Secretary | 2002-10-14 | 2011-05-18 |
| CLARK, Edwina Josette | Secretary | 2002-07-31 | 2002-10-14 |
| DAVIES, Philip Arthur | Secretary | 1999-12-07 | 2002-07-31 |
| EVANS, Alun | Secretary | 1998-08-24 | 2001-01-10 |
| SEVERNSIDE SECRETARIAL LIMITED | Corporate Nominee Secretary | 1998-08-24 | 1998-08-24 |
| BARRETT, James Shepherd | Director | 2002-10-14 | 2011-05-18 |
| BIANCHI, Giancarlo Giorgio | Director | 2021-02-01 | 2024-01-31 |
| BIRD, Stephan | Director | 2000-07-20 | 2006-05-23 |
| BRYON, Kelvin John Arthur | Director | 2004-02-12 | 2005-03-07 |
| CLARK, Edwina Josette | Director | 1999-08-01 | 2008-06-17 |
| CLARK, Nicholas John | Director | 1999-07-01 | 2006-05-23 |
| DAVIES, Philip Arthur | Director | 2000-04-01 | 2002-07-31 |
| EVANS, Alun John | Director | 1998-08-24 | 2015-12-20 |
| EVANS, Ian | Director | 2002-07-09 | 2004-11-15 |
| JAMES, Hannah | Director | 2003-12-11 | 2006-05-23 |
| JAMES, John Anthony | Director | 1998-08-24 | 2000-03-26 |
| MCKERROW, Neil Alexander Herdman | Director | 2006-09-19 | 2015-10-28 |
| MOORE, Philip Robert | Director | 2002-10-14 | 2004-11-30 |
| MORGAN, Brian, Professor | Director | 1998-08-24 | 2009-09-22 |
| NOBLE, Roy | Director | 2015-10-28 | 2025-07-03 |
| QUIGLEY, Neil Richard | Director | 2007-01-16 | 2009-06-30 |
| REED, Martin Stuart | Director | 2003-03-03 | 2021-11-18 |
| SWAN, James Sneddon, Dr | Director | 2008-02-19 | 2017-09-07 |
| TUTSSEL, Glenn Gifford | Director | 2008-02-19 | 2020-01-10 |
| VAN RAALTE KAUFMAN, Joshua | Director | 2008-02-19 | 2015-10-27 |
| WHITELOCK, Sian | Director | 2005-05-10 | 2021-12-31 |
| SEVERNSIDE NOMINEES LIMITED | Corporate Nominee Director | 1998-08-24 | 1998-08-24 |
Ownership
Persons with significant control
| Name | Kind | Nature of control | Notified | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Nigel Vernon Short | Individual | Shares 50–75% | 2016-08-24 | Active |
Filing timeline
Last 20 of 242 total filings
| Date | Type | Category | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2025-11-14 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-11-14 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-11-14 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-08-27 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with updates | |
| 2025-07-16 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2025-06-02 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2025-03-18 | CH01 | officers | Change person director company with change date | |
| 2024-11-25 | SH01 | capital | Capital allotment shares | |
| 2024-10-28 | SH01 | capital | Capital allotment shares | |
| 2024-09-03 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with updates | |
| 2024-08-14 | SH01 | capital | Capital allotment shares | |
| 2024-08-14 | SH01 | capital | Capital allotment shares | |
| 2024-07-12 | SH01 | capital | Capital allotment shares | |
| 2024-03-08 | RP04SH01 | capital | Second filing capital allotment shares | |
| 2024-02-29 | SH01 | capital | Capital allotment shares | |
| 2024-02-29 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2024-02-01 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2024-01-29 | SH01 | capital | Capital allotment shares | |
| 2023-11-21 | MR01 | mortgage | Mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date |
Public-record activity
Raw counts from Companies House — last 12–24 months
- Filings
- 6
- Capital events
- 5
- Officers appointed
- 3
- 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.