BRITISH DENTAL ASSOCIATION
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Cash
£3.8M
-28.8% lowest in 3 filed years
Net assets
£530K
-76.5% lowest in 3 filed years
Employees
144
-1.4% lowest in 3 filed years
Profit before tax
-£2M
-188.8% lowest in 3 filed years
Net assets
3-year trend · vs Consumer Discretionary median
Accounts
3-year trend · Δ = latest vs prior filed period · latest reflected 2025-09-30
| Metric | Trend | 2023-09-30 | 2024-09-30 | 2025-09-30 | Δ vs prior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | £16,069,341 | £16,247,756 | £16,096,100 | -0.9% | |
| Operating profit | £273,439 | -£306,027 | -£1,607,444 | -425.3% | |
| Profit before tax | -£56,599 | -£701,929 | -£2,027,245 | -188.8% | |
| Net profit | -£56,599 | -£701,929 | -£2,027,245 | -188.8% | |
| Cash | £5,796,607 | £5,359,422 | £3,814,186 | -28.8% | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | £5,594,925 | £4,816,774 | £1,843,518 | -61.7% | |
| Net assets | £2,739,999 | £2,258,070 | £529,825 | -76.5% | |
| Equity | £2,739,999 | £2,258,070 | £529,825 | -76.5% | |
| Average employees | 149 | 146 | 144 | -1.4% | |
| Wages | £7,376,138 | £7,742,244 | £8,108,373 | +4.7% | |
| Directors' remuneration | £354,303 | £332,589 | £338,793 | +1.9% |
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 | 2023-09-30 | 2024-09-30 | 2025-09-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating margin | 1.7% | -1.9% | -10.0% | |
| Net margin | -0.4% | -4.3% | -12.6% | |
| Return on capital employed | 4.9% | -6.4% | -87.2% | |
| Current ratio | 1.24x | 1.37x | 0.79x | |
| Interest cover | 0.67x | -0.65x | -3.55x |
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
- Reporting scope
- Consolidated group
- Auditor
- BDO LLP
- Audit opinion
- Unqualified (clean)
- Going concern
- Affirmed
“The directors have considered the current economic environment and its implications for the dental profession and related associations. While the sector faces challenges, including inflationary pressures and rising costs, dentistry remains a resilient and essential service, and the Association continues to play a critical role in supporting members. Historically, the Association has benefited from strong cash reserves, largely due to members paying subscriptions in advance. This year, cash balances have reduced compared to the prior year, primarily due to exceptional costs associated with preparing for the sale of 64 Wimpole Street, alongside higher operating costs such as staff and IT expenditure. On the balance sheet, the reclassification of loans as due within one-year results in a net current liabilities position; however, this is temporary and will be resolved following completion of the property sale in March 2026. The directors have prepared detailed budgets and cash flow forecasts, assuming the sale proceeds will be received as planned. Based on current estimates, the net sale proceeds are expected to be sufficient to meet pension-related funding requirements and to provide additional funding to support and rebuild the Association's reserves, while significantly strengthening liquidity. Based on current cash balances, anticipated sale proceeds, and continued subscription income, the directors are confident that the Association has adequate resources to meet its obligations as they fall due. Accordingly, the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.”
Group structure
- BRITISH DENTAL ASSOCIATION · parent
- British Dental Association Trust Fund
Significant events
- “The sale of 64 Wimpole Street, agreed for March 2026, required considerable time, effort, and financial resources to clear the building and secure new office space.”
- “In 2025, the Association expanded the CPD Hub with additional learning content.”
Auditor, going-concern and subsidiary information is drawn from the narrative of the latest annual accounts. About these numbers
People
16 active · 84 resigned
Showing the first 100 officers on file — Companies House returns these 100 per page and this record sits at that limit, so the list (and any former officers) may be incomplete. Full register on Companies House
| Name | Role | Appointed | Born | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOODROW, Martin | Secretary | 2020-02-01 | — | — |
| ARMSTRONG, Michael Colin | Director | 2010-06-26 | Jan 1961 | British |
| BRADLEY, Natalie Rebecca, Dr | Director | 2026-01-01 | Sep 1990 | British |
| CANAVAN, Sarah Alice, Dr | Director | 2026-01-01 | Dec 1970 | British |
| CHARLWOOD, Shawn, Dr | Director | 2025-01-01 | Jun 1963 | British |
| CROOKS, Peter Vaughan, Dr. | Director | 2019-01-01 | Feb 1959 | British |
| CROUCH, Edward John | Director | 2010-06-26 | Jan 1960 | British |
| EDWARDS, John, Dr. | Director | 2018-01-01 | Dec 1951 | British |
| HARRHY, Lauren Eleanor, Dr | Director | 2024-01-01 | Sep 1985 | British |
| HO-A-YUN, John, Dr | Director | 2026-01-01 | Jun 1969 | British |
| JOHN, Sushil George, Dr | Director | 2023-01-01 | May 1976 | British |
| JONES, Nigel, Dr | Director | 2024-01-01 | Feb 1958 | British |
| MARSHALL, Nicholas | Director | 2025-01-01 | Jun 1985 | British |
| MORRIS, Christopher David Nicholas, Dr | Director | 2026-01-01 | Dec 1955 | British |
| MYNORS-WALLIS, Jonathan Alan Geoffrey, Dr | Director | 2022-01-01 | Jun 1966 | British |
| STOKES, Jason Martin | Director | 2015-01-01 | Mar 1970 | British |
Show 84 resigned officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUNT, John Michael Graham | Secretary | 1993-05-01 | 2000-12-31 |
| WARD, Peter | Secretary | 2006-03-06 | 2020-01-29 |
| WHITEHOUSE, Norman Harold | Secretary | — | 1993-04-30 |
| WYLIE, Ian Martin, Dr | Secretary | 2001-01-01 | 2005-12-31 |
| ALLEN, William Ronald | Director | — | 2000-01-15 |
| ALTMAN, Keith | Director | 2006-06-20 | 2010-06-26 |
| ANDERSON, Roger John, Professor | Director | — | 1999-02-12 |
| ARMSTRONG, Francis | Director | — | 2000-01-15 |
| ASHLEY, Martin Frank, Dr | Director | — | 1994-01-21 |
| ASQITH, Jeremy Edmond Campion, Dr | Director | 2010-06-26 | 2012-07-02 |
| BAIRD, Arthur David Ettrick | Director | — | 2000-01-15 |
| BANKS, Robert Elwyn, Dr | Director | 2010-06-26 | 2012-07-02 |
| BARKER, Douglas Thompson | Director | — | 1995-11-11 |
| BARNARD, John David William | Director | 1995-04-27 | 1998-06-05 |
| BATEMAN, Peter, Dr | Director | 2009-01-24 | 2010-06-26 |
| BELL, Eric Michael Guest | Director | — | 1997-01-17 |
| BEMBRIDGE, Helen Ruth | Director | 2010-06-26 | 2012-07-02 |
| BENNETT, Russell | Director | 2010-06-26 | 2012-07-02 |
| BENNETT, Russell | Director | 2005-01-29 | 2008-01-26 |
| BENNETT, Russell, Dr | Director | 1997-01-17 | 2000-01-15 |
| BETTLES, Roger Haywood | Director | — | 1997-10-30 |
| BHATT, Mayur, Dr | Director | 1997-01-17 | 2000-01-15 |
| BISHOP, Mark, Dr | Director | 2019-08-10 | 2020-12-31 |
| BLAIR, George Stewart, Dr | Director | 1995-06-03 | 1998-06-05 |
| BLAIR, George Stewart, Dr | Director | — | 1994-01-21 |
| BLAYLOCK, Paul David | Director | 2010-06-26 | 2024-12-31 |
| BREISTEIN VEIGHEY, Borghild Ellen Stray, Dr | Director | 1996-02-01 | 2000-01-15 |
| BRINTON, Leslie John | Director | — | 1994-01-21 |
| BROWN, Graham Robert, Dr | Director | 2006-02-07 | 2009-01-24 |
| BROWN, Graham Robert, Dr | Director | 1997-01-17 | 2000-01-15 |
| BROWN, Graham Robert, Dr | Director | — | 1994-01-21 |
| BRUNTON, David James Macgregor | Director | — | 2000-01-15 |
| BURROWS, Roy | Director | — | 1994-01-21 |
| CANET, Jean Merilyn, Dr | Director | — | 1994-01-21 |
| CAPLAN, Bernard | Director | — | 1994-01-21 |
| CARRINGTON, Howard Brearley | Director | — | 1994-01-21 |
| CARROTTE, Peter Vernon, Dr | Director | 1997-01-17 | 1999-02-12 |
| CHAN, Victor | Director | 2010-06-26 | 2025-12-31 |
| CHAN, Victor | Director | — | 1994-01-21 |
| CHANDE, Suresh Narshidas | Director | 1997-01-17 | 2000-01-15 |
| CLARKE, Janet Ruth | Director | 2003-03-04 | 2009-01-24 |
| CLARKE, Janet Ruth | Director | — | 1994-01-21 |
| CLAYTON, John Reginald | Director | — | 1994-01-21 |
| CLAYTON, Mary | Director | — | 1994-01-21 |
| CLEMENTS, Stephen John | Director | 2010-06-26 | 2012-07-02 |
| COLEMAN, Michel Edward Gerald | Director | — | 1994-01-21 |
| CRAIG, Alastair John Gilchrist | Director | 2004-12-09 | 2006-01-01 |
| CRAIG, Geoffrey Terence | Director | — | 2001-07-17 |
| CRAIG, John Walker | Director | — | 2001-07-17 |
| CRIGHTON, James Thomson | Director | — | 1994-01-21 |
| CROSS, Laura Jayne, Dr | Director | 2020-01-01 | 2025-12-31 |
| CUNNINGHAM, John | Director | — | 1998-02-13 |
| D'CRUZ, Leonard Thomas | Director | 2015-01-11 | 2019-04-30 |
| D'CRUZ, Leonard Thomas | Director | 1997-01-17 | 2000-01-15 |
| DALEY, Thomas Christopher | Director | 2010-06-26 | 2012-07-02 |
| DANBY, Alastair | Director | — | 1997-01-17 |
| DAVIES, Ralph Barry, Doctor | Director | 1997-01-17 | 2000-01-15 |
| DEAN, Frederik Anton | Director | 1997-01-17 | 2000-01-15 |
| DEAN, Michael John | Director | — | 1994-01-21 |
| DENDY, Richard Allan | Director | 1992-12-04 | 2000-01-15 |
| DENNING, Patrick Gerald | Director | — | 2000-01-15 |
| DOHERTY, Bernard Joseph | Director | — | 1994-01-21 |
| DONALDSON, John Mark, Dr | Director | 2010-06-26 | 2012-07-02 |
| DOWNIE, Charles Francis Alphonsus | Director | — | 1994-01-21 |
| DRUMMOND, John Robert, Doctor | Director | 2003-01-18 | 2004-12-31 |
| DUBOURG, Catherine Lena, Dr | Director | 2008-01-24 | 2012-07-02 |
| DUCKWORTH, Roy, Professor | Director | — | 1994-05-19 |
| EDWARDS, Christopher Robert | Director | — | 1994-01-21 |
| ELLISON, William Michael, Dr | Director | 1995-12-15 | 2000-01-15 |
| ELLMAN, Lester, Dr | Director | 2005-12-12 | 2009-01-24 |
| EVANS, David John | Director | 1997-01-17 | 2000-01-15 |
| EVANS, Wyn Harries | Director | — | 1994-01-21 |
| FALLON, Keiran | Director | — | 2000-01-15 |
| FALLON, Kieran, Dr | Director | 2010-06-26 | 2012-07-02 |
| FALLOWFIELD, Martin Geoffrey, Dr | Director | 2004-01-31 | 2015-01-01 |
| FALLOWFIELD, Martin Geoffrey, Dr | Director | 1994-01-21 | 2001-02-03 |
| FARRELL, Shelagh, Dr | Director | 2010-06-26 | 2012-07-02 |
| FARRELL, Shelagh | Director | — | 1994-01-21 |
| FAWCETT, Peter Ernest | Director | — | 1994-01-21 |
| FELDMAN, Adrian | Director | — | 1997-01-17 |
| FOSTER, Louise Valerie, Dr | Director | 2010-06-26 | 2012-07-02 |
| FOSTER, Malcolm Ainslie | Director | — | 1994-11-03 |
| FRAZER, Michael Leslie | Director | — | 1994-01-21 |
| FULFORD, Martin Roger, Dr | Director | 2004-01-31 | 2012-07-02 |
Ownership
Persons with significant control
Filing timeline
Last 20 of 518 total filings
Material constitutional events — rename, articles re-file, resolution
- 2026-06-20 MA Memorandum articles
- 2025-07-08 MA Memorandum articles
| Date | Type | Category | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-20 | MA | incorporation | Memorandum articles | |
| 2026-06-03 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type group | |
| 2026-04-15 | AD01 | address | Change registered office address company with date old address new address | |
| 2026-03-12 | MR01 | mortgage | Mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date | |
| 2026-01-20 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2026-01-08 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2026-01-07 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2026-01-07 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2026-01-07 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2026-01-07 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2026-01-07 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2026-01-07 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2025-08-13 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2025-07-08 | MA | incorporation | Memorandum articles | |
| 2025-05-19 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type group | |
| 2025-05-14 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-01-06 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-01-06 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2025-01-06 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2024-09-17 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates |
Public-record activity
Raw counts from Companies House — last 12–24 months
- Filings
- 14
- Capital events
- 0
- Officers appointed
- 4
- Officers resigned
- 2
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.