CHELSEA PHYSIC GARDEN COMPANY(THE)
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Cash
£1.5M
-21.7% lowest in 3 filed years
Net assets
£7.7M
-3.9% lowest in 3 filed years
Employees
—
Average over period
Profit before tax
-£385K
-158.8% lowest in 3 filed years
Net assets
3-year trend · vs Industrials median
Accounts
3-year trend · Δ = latest vs prior filed period · latest reflected 2025-12-31
| Metric | Trend | 2023-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2025-12-31 | Δ vs prior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | £1,464,598 | £1,656,151 | — | — | |
| Operating profit | £39,809 | -£148,754 | — | — | |
| Profit before tax | £39,809 | -£148,752 | -£385,033 | -158.8% | |
| Net profit | £242,186 | £182,614 | -£316,495 | -273.3% | |
| Cash | £2,260,755 | £1,956,628 | £1,531,654 | -21.7% | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | £7,854,531 | £8,037,145 | £7,720,650 | -3.9% | |
| Net assets | £7,854,531 | £8,037,145 | £7,720,650 | -3.9% | |
| Equity | £7,854,531 | £8,037,145 | £7,720,650 | -3.9% | |
| Average employees | 42 | 42 | — | — | |
| Wages | £1,149,501 | £1,129,949 | — | — | |
| 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 | 2023-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2025-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating margin | 2.7% | -9.0% | — | |
| Net margin | 16.5% | 11.0% | — | |
| Return on capital employed | 0.5% | -1.9% | — | |
| Current ratio | 4.49x | 5.16x | 3.28x |
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
- Abridged
- Yes — abridged accounts (limited disclosure)
- Auditor
- Moore Kingston Smith LLP
- Audit opinion
- Unqualified (clean)
- Going concern
- Affirmed
“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 and parent 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
- CHELSEA PHYSIC GARDEN COMPANY(THE) · parent
- CPG Enterprises Limited 100%
Significant events
- “The Director ... was awarded an MBE for services to horticulture and charity in the New Year's Honours List receiving her award from the Garden's Patron, His Majesty the King in June 2025.”
- “The Garden was formally accredited as a Botanic Garden by Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI), recognising the charity's commitment to best practice in plant conservation, collections care and public engagement.”
- “In 2025 the Garden welcomed 60,830 visitors (43,499 in 2024) and an overall footfall total of 74,605 visitors (2024: 56,268) including day visitors and attendees of visitor enhancement events.”
- “In February 2026 the Board approved the first two years of seed funding from designated funds and reserves to advance these plans.”
Auditor, going-concern and subsidiary information is drawn from the narrative of the latest annual accounts. About these numbers
People
14 active · 48 resigned
| Name | Role | Appointed | Born | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDWAY, Susan | Secretary | 2015-01-01 | — | — |
| ANDERSON, Jane, Professor | Director | 2025-02-26 | Dec 1952 | British |
| CHARMAN, Helen Georgette, Dr | Director | 2021-02-04 | Aug 1969 | British |
| CLARK, Lucinda Frances | Director | 2025-07-22 | Apr 1970 | British |
| FLANNIGAN, Sarah Elisabeth | Director | 2025-02-26 | Dec 1973 | British |
| KENNEY, William Graham Victor | Director | 2024-01-01 | Sep 1977 | British |
| MAJOR, Simon Charles | Director | 2021-07-22 | Oct 1979 | British |
| MATHERS, David Richard | Director | 2025-07-22 | May 1965 | British |
| O'SULLIVAN, Bernadette | Director | 2025-07-22 | Jan 1963 | British |
| POTTAGE, Matthew George | Director | 2025-07-22 | May 1986 | British |
| SIMPSON, Philippa Helen Boudica, Dr | Director | 2021-07-22 | Jul 1979 | British |
| VALLE, Anna | Director | 2023-01-01 | Jun 1969 | Italian |
| WOODWARD, Andrew St John | Director | 2021-07-22 | Nov 1965 | British |
| YOUNGER, Jennie Veronica | Director | 2025-05-13 | May 1956 | British |
Show 48 resigned officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATKINS, Rosie | Secretary | 2002-03-01 | 2009-09-14 |
| HUTCHISON, John Edward | Secretary | 2012-02-21 | 2014-12-31 |
| KEMP, Dawn | Secretary | 2009-09-14 | 2012-02-21 |
| MINTER, Susan | Secretary | — | 2001-10-11 |
| ANTHONY, Balniel, Lord | Director | 1998-04-28 | 2008-07-17 |
| ARNOLD, Cathy | Director | 2017-11-30 | 2021-07-22 |
| ARRAN, Thomas, The Earl Of Arran | Director | 1994-04-19 | 2013-12-31 |
| BANKS, William Lawrence | Director | — | 2003-05-01 |
| BARING, Charles Evelyn, 2nd Baron Howick Of Glendale | Director | 1993-11-02 | 2012-12-31 |
| BENYON, William Richard, Sir | Director | 1994-04-19 | 2008-07-17 |
| BOYD-CARPENTER, Marsom Henry, Sir | Director | — | 2002-05-14 |
| BRICKELL, Christopher David | Director | 1996-04-16 | 2013-12-31 |
| CECIL, Marjorie Oleingascoyne, The Marchioness Of Salisbury | Director | — | 1998-11-03 |
| CHENEVIX-TRENCH, Jonathan Charles | Director | 1999-11-02 | 2010-12-09 |
| CHISHOLM, Colin | Director | 2015-11-17 | 2024-12-31 |
| CORBYN, Stuart Alan | Director | 2008-07-17 | 2014-05-06 |
| DE BELDER, Robert Stefan | Director | — | 1995-10-26 |
| DEMPSEY, Alan | Director | 2021-08-09 | 2025-02-26 |
| FLANAGAN, Mark | Director | 2009-07-16 | 2015-10-27 |
| GIBSON, Richard Patrick Tallentyre, Lord | Director | — | 1998-03-05 |
| GRAY, Paul Martin | Director | 2017-05-23 | 2022-02-24 |
| HEARN, Donald Peter | Director | 2002-12-04 | 2016-12-20 |
| HEMMING, Sukie Mary | Director | 2012-07-17 | 2022-12-31 |
| HOLLENDEN, Gordon, The Lord | Director | — | 1998-04-23 |
| JAMISON, David George, Dr | Director | — | 2003-10-31 |
| JARDINE, Lisa Anne, Professor | Director | 2011-12-06 | 2015-10-27 |
| JOBSON, Anna | Director | 2017-11-30 | 2024-10-14 |
| KIRKHAM, Tony | Director | 2017-05-23 | 2025-12-31 |
| LANKESTER, Patricia | Director | 2009-07-16 | 2020-12-31 |
| LENNOX-BOYD, Arabella, Lady | Director | 2014-01-01 | 2022-12-31 |
| LEWINGTON, Anna | Director | 1998-04-28 | 2003-10-09 |
| LODER, Giles, Sir | Director | — | 1996-06-01 |
| LONGSTAFFE-GOWAN, Todd | Director | 2022-07-14 | 2024-03-25 |
| MCGONIGLE, Michael Frederick | Director | 2014-01-01 | 2023-12-31 |
| MCLAREN, Michael Duncan | Director | 1996-04-16 | 2010-12-09 |
| NGUYEN, Quoc-Nghi | Director | 2016-05-24 | 2022-05-12 |
| PRIDEAUX, Julian Humphrey | Director | 2003-05-01 | 2012-12-31 |
| PRIDEAUX, Michael Charles Terrell | Director | 2012-07-17 | 2022-12-31 |
| SAMUEL, Coral Cynthia | Director | — | 1997-11-17 |
| SANDISON, James Sinclair | Director | 2001-05-17 | 2002-11-24 |
| SELBORNE, John Roundell, The Earl Of Selborne | Director | — | 1993-03-20 |
| SMITH, Honor, Doctor The Hon | Director | — | 1995-01-18 |
| SNOW, Jonathan George | Director | 1996-04-16 | 2003-05-01 |
| SPELLER, Sarah Rosemary | Director | 2013-05-07 | 2022-12-31 |
| TENNANT, Harriot, Lady | Director | — | 2009-07-16 |
| THOMPSON, Paul Warwick, Dr | Director | 2022-07-14 | 2024-04-18 |
| TROUGHTON, Sarah Rose | Director | 2003-05-01 | 2014-12-31 |
| WIMBORNE, Mabel Edith, The Hon Dowager Viscountess Wimborne | Director | — | 1994-11-01 |
Ownership
Persons with significant control
Filing timeline
Last 20 of 199 total filings
| Date | Type | Category | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-08 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type group | |
| 2026-05-01 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2026-04-28 | RP01AP01 | officers | Replacement filing of director appointment with name | |
| 2026-03-25 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2025-07-29 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-07-28 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-07-28 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-07-28 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-05-23 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type group | |
| 2025-05-15 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-04-22 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2025-03-06 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-03-06 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-03-06 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2025-01-02 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2024-10-29 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2024-05-29 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type group | |
| 2024-04-29 | CH01 | officers | Change person director company with change date | |
| 2024-04-22 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2024-04-22 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date |
Public-record activity
Raw counts from Companies House — last 12–24 months
- Filings
- 8
- Capital events
- 0
- Officers appointed
- 4
- 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.