ADVANTAGE TRAVEL CENTRES LIMITED
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Cash
£32M
+17.4% highest in 6 filed years
Net assets
£9.3M
+12.4% highest in 6 filed years
Employees
105
+8.2% highest in 6 filed years
Profit before tax
£1.4M
+4.6% vs 2024
Net assets
6-year trend · vs Consumer Discretionary median
Accounts
6-year trend · Δ = latest vs prior filed period · latest reflected 2025-09-30
| Metric | Trend | 2020-09-30 | 2021-09-30 | 2022-09-30 | 2023-09-30 | 2024-09-30 | 2025-09-30 | Δ vs prior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | — | — | — | £33,207,417 | £40,573,548 | £48,391,556 | +19.3% | |
| Operating profit | — | — | — | £601,145 | £365,780 | £395,121 | +8% | |
| Profit before tax | — | — | — | £1,401,020 | £1,323,251 | £1,383,940 | +4.6% | |
| Net profit | -£785,933 | -£538,645 | -£235,694 | £1,391,002 | £958,721 | £1,200,624 | +25.2% | |
| Cash | £6,462,829 | £8,157,107 | £10,459,099 | £22,690,058 | £26,904,997 | £31,575,414 | +17.4% | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | £5,159,883 | £5,051,960 | £4,737,894 | £7,253,047 | £8,523,104 | £9,601,427 | +12.7% | |
| Net assets | — | — | — | £7,253,047 | £8,235,230 | £9,259,144 | +12.4% | |
| Equity | £5,103,924 | £4,583,210 | £4,362,894 | £7,253,047 | £8,235,230 | £9,259,144 | +12.4% | |
| Average employees | 0 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 97 | 105 | +8.2% | |
| Wages | £2,331,667 | £2,033,032 | — | £3,847,919 | £4,590,949 | £4,993,288 | +8.8% | |
| Directors' remuneration | — | — | — | £520,993 | £523,250 | £519,238 | -0.8% |
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 | 2020-09-30 | 2021-09-30 | 2022-09-30 | 2023-09-30 | 2024-09-30 | 2025-09-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating margin | — | — | — | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | |
| Net margin | — | — | — | 4.2% | 2.4% | 2.5% | |
| Return on capital employed | — | — | — | 8.3% | 4.3% | 4.1% | |
| Gearing (liabilities / total assets) | — | — | — | — | 76.4% | 76.6% | |
| Current ratio | — | — | — | 1.18x | 1.20x | 1.20x | |
| Interest cover | — | — | — | 20.59x | — | — |
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
- ADVANTAGE TRAVEL CENTRES LIMITED 2003-05-30 → present
- A.T.C. TRAVEL SERVICES LIMITED 2003-03-17 → 2003-05-30
Audit & accounting basis
- Accounting basis
- FRS 102
- Reporting scope
- Consolidated group
- Auditor
- Xeinadin Audit Limited
- 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 Group's or the Parent 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
- ADVANTAGE TRAVEL CENTRES LIMITED · parent
- Advantage 4 Travel Limited 100%
- The Independents' Advantage Insurance Company Limited 100%
- Advantage Financial Services Limited 100%
- Worldwide Independent Travel Network (WIN) Limited 94.74%
- Advantage Meetings and Events Limited 100%
- Advantage Network Limited 100%
- Advantage Flights Limited 100%
- Advantage Travel Transport Limited 100%
Significant events
- “A key highlight of the year was the rollout of our distinctive new corporate identity, alongside a carefully crafted and forward-looking strategy for the Group's future.”
- “Another standout highlight of the year was Julia Lo Bue-Said, the group's CEO, being recognised in the King's Birthday Honours with an OBE for her outstanding services to Business and Tourism.”
- “We also welcomed Ian Simmonds to our Board as a Non-Executive Director.”
- “Head of Finance, Nick Rowe, was promoted to Finance Director, thereby bringing extensive experience and financial expertise to the management team.”
Auditor, going-concern and subsidiary information is drawn from the narrative of the latest annual accounts. About these numbers
People
10 active · 50 resigned
| Name | Role | Appointed | Born | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLLIHOLE, Rebecca Kate | Secretary | 2023-04-27 | — | — |
| BEAGRIE, James Alexander | Director | 2021-05-05 | Mar 1962 | British |
| ESOM, Steven | Director | 2013-10-23 | Nov 1960 | British |
| HARDWICK, Paul Geoffrey | Director | 2020-09-24 | May 1979 | British |
| HORNER, Suzanne Helen | Director | 2019-12-12 | Nov 1967 | British |
| MAY, Sharon | Director | 2018-04-26 | Apr 1968 | British |
| NUNN, Paul Thomas Enrico | Director | 2017-11-01 | Jul 1975 | British |
| ROWE, Nicholas Stuart | Director | 2025-07-01 | Apr 1982 | British |
| SAID, Giulia Maria | Director | 2010-07-21 | Jul 1970 | British |
| SIMMONDS, Ian David | Director | 2025-07-01 | Mar 1967 | British |
Show 50 resigned officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIELS, Gina Margaret | Secretary | 2007-03-26 | 2015-02-18 |
| JONES, Richard Martin Vaughan | Secretary | 2015-07-23 | 2023-04-27 |
| SUTTON, Rosemary Ann | Secretary | 2003-03-17 | 2007-03-26 |
| WATERLOW SECRETARIES LIMITED | Corporate Nominee Secretary | 2003-03-17 | 2003-03-17 |
| ARMORGIE, Neil Bruce | Director | 2017-11-01 | 2020-01-24 |
| BEAGRIE, James Alexander | Director | 2013-07-17 | 2018-04-26 |
| BLAGG, Geoffrey | Director | 2005-02-14 | 2006-06-20 |
| BROOKES-PARRY, Timothy David | Director | 2014-07-17 | 2020-09-24 |
| BROOKES-PARRY, Timothy David | Director | 2008-07-23 | 2012-07-18 |
| CAMPION, Stephen | Director | 2010-07-21 | 2012-07-18 |
| CAMPION, Stephen | Director | 2006-07-19 | 2008-07-23 |
| COOKES, Kelly Ria | Director | 2019-10-14 | 2025-06-09 |
| CORNELIUS, Philip Thomas | Director | 2006-07-19 | 2010-07-21 |
| DOOEY, Joanne | Director | 2017-07-11 | 2023-04-17 |
| DUNCAN, Doreen | Director | 2006-08-14 | 2009-04-24 |
| EAVES, Nicole Anne | Director | 2012-07-18 | 2014-07-17 |
| FREUDMANN, Steven | Director | 2005-02-14 | 2008-07-23 |
| GLEAVE, Christian Dominic Duran | Director | 2014-07-17 | 2020-09-24 |
| HORDERN, Bryony St John | Director | 2009-07-15 | 2013-07-17 |
| HORDERN, Bryony St John | Director | 2005-02-14 | 2008-07-23 |
| JONES, Martin Philip | Director | 2005-02-14 | 2005-12-14 |
| LACEY, Paula Marie | Director | 2016-09-14 | 2019-09-30 |
| LALLY, Jeanne | Director | 2015-09-11 | 2022-05-10 |
| LONG, James | Director | 2005-02-14 | 2005-12-14 |
| MANSELL, Noel Scott | Director | 2013-05-29 | 2015-11-25 |
| MARKS, Christopher James | Director | 2018-04-26 | 2022-08-16 |
| MARKS, Nicholas Francis | Director | 2013-07-17 | 2018-04-26 |
| MARKS, Nicholas | Director | 2006-07-19 | 2009-07-15 |
| MARKS, Ronald Francis | Director | 2009-07-15 | 2013-10-18 |
| MARTIN, James | Director | 2012-07-18 | 2017-07-11 |
| MCEWAN, John Albert | Director | 2004-09-13 | 2013-04-30 |
| MCLEOD, Kenneth Greenstreet | Director | 2010-07-21 | 2016-09-01 |
| MCNAB, Kenneth Finlay | Director | 2009-07-15 | 2013-07-17 |
| MITHCHELL, Mark | Director | 2012-07-18 | 2014-07-17 |
| MOSER, Nicholas George | Director | 2016-04-01 | 2018-10-31 |
| O'NEILL, Colin Shaun | Director | 2005-02-14 | 2017-02-28 |
| PEARCE, Martin Leonard | Director | 2018-04-26 | 2020-09-17 |
| REGLAR, Peter William | Director | 2005-02-14 | 2006-07-19 |
| RODEL, Jean Gerda | Director | 2005-12-14 | 2006-03-31 |
| RUST, Anthony Colin | Director | 2005-02-14 | 2005-12-14 |
| SMITH, Roger William | Director | 2003-03-17 | 2004-08-01 |
| SNELGAR, Guy Harvey | Director | 2022-06-01 | 2024-04-22 |
| STEADMAN, Jacqueline | Director | 2013-07-17 | 2018-04-26 |
| STEADMAN, Jacqueline | Director | 2008-07-23 | 2012-07-18 |
| STEWART, William Callow | Director | 2008-07-23 | 2012-07-18 |
| STEWART, William Callow | Director | 2005-02-14 | 2005-12-14 |
| THOMPSON, Roderick John | Director | 2005-12-14 | 2009-07-15 |
| TUSTIN, Helen Michelle | Director | 2011-07-20 | 2015-07-23 |
| WEBBER, Keith Alan | Director | 2018-10-31 | 2019-04-01 |
| WATERLOW NOMINEES LIMITED | Corporate Nominee Director | 2003-03-17 | 2003-03-17 |
Ownership
Persons with significant control
Filing timeline
Last 20 of 333 total filings
Material constitutional events — rename, articles re-file, resolution
- 2025-05-08 MA Memorandum articles
- 2025-05-08 RESOLUTIONS Resolution
| Date | Type | Category | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-08 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type group | |
| 2026-04-01 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with updates | |
| 2025-11-18 | SH08 | capital | Capital name of class of shares | |
| 2025-11-18 | SH08 | capital | Capital name of class of shares | |
| 2025-11-14 | SH08 | capital | Capital name of class of shares | |
| 2025-11-14 | SH08 | capital | Capital name of class of shares | |
| 2025-11-14 | SH08 | capital | Capital name of class of shares | |
| 2025-11-14 | SH08 | capital | Capital name of class of shares | |
| 2025-07-01 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-07-01 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-06-09 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2025-06-07 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type group | |
| 2025-06-03 | SH06 | capital | Capital cancellation shares | |
| 2025-06-03 | SH03 | capital | Capital return purchase own shares | |
| 2025-05-08 | MA | incorporation | Memorandum articles | |
| 2025-05-08 | RESOLUTIONS | resolution | Resolution | |
| 2025-04-08 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with updates | |
| 2025-04-08 | SH08 | capital | Capital name of class of shares | |
| 2025-04-08 | SH08 | capital | Capital name of class of shares | |
| 2025-04-08 | SH08 | capital | Capital name of class of shares |
Public-record activity
Raw counts from Companies House — last 12–24 months
- Filings
- 10
- Capital events
- 11
- Officers appointed
- 2
- 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.