ABC LEISURE GROUP LIMITED
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Cash
£119K
-84.7% lowest in 3 filed years
Net assets
£4.1M
+1.2% highest in 3 filed years
Employees
167
+0.6% vs 2024
Profit before tax
£120K
-36.1% vs 2024
Net assets
3-year trend · vs Industrials median
Accounts
3-year trend · Δ = latest vs prior filed period · latest reflected 2025-10-26
| Metric | Trend | 2020-10-25 | 2024-10-27 | 2025-10-26 | Δ vs prior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | — | £13,838,024 | £13,162,969 | -4.9% | |
| Operating profit | — | £642,395 | £493,833 | -23.1% | |
| Profit before tax | — | £188,185 | £120,170 | -36.1% | |
| Net profit | — | £64,864 | £94,766 | +46.1% | |
| Cash | £2,117,125 | £775,826 | £118,642 | -84.7% | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | — | £4,368,007 | £7,625,224 | +74.6% | |
| Net assets | £3,321,091 | £4,028,685 | £4,076,226 | +1.2% | |
| Equity | — | £4,028,685 | £4,076,226 | +1.2% | |
| Average employees | 190 | 166 | 167 | +0.6% | |
| Wages | £3,339,019 | £4,946,657 | £4,879,159 | -1.4% | |
| Directors' remuneration | — | £352,213 | £384,935 | +9.3% |
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 | 2020-10-25 | 2024-10-27 | 2025-10-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating margin | — | 4.6% | 3.8% | |
| Net margin | — | 0.5% | 0.7% | |
| Return on capital employed | — | 14.7% | 6.5% | |
| Current ratio | — | 0.24x | 0.31x | |
| Interest cover | — | 1.41x | 1.32x |
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 2 times since incorporation
- ABC LEISURE GROUP LIMITED 2007-04-10 → present
- ALVECHURCH BOAT CENTRES LIMITED 1993-12-08 → 2007-04-10
- NEW DEED LIMITED 1993-10-08 → 1993-12-08
Audit & accounting basis
- Accounting basis
- FRS 102
- Auditor
- Ormerod Rutter 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 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 2025 financial year was dominated by severe drought conditions, following exceptionally low rainfall across the UK. Approximately 20% of the canal network experienced closures or major restrictions, significantly impacting waterbased leisure activity.”
- “As a multibase operator, ABC mitigated this disruption by relocating boats, guests, and employees to operational sites, limiting the number of lost bookings.”
- “ABC's unwavering commitment to customer service continues to be reflected in industry recognition. The marina teams achieved the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award and secured two Hoseasons awards, including Best in Boating.”
Auditor, going-concern and subsidiary information is drawn from the narrative of the latest annual accounts. About these numbers
People
9 active · 12 resigned
| Name | Role | Appointed | Born | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HELPS, Edward John | Secretary | 2022-10-21 | — | — |
| BOATMAN, Alan | Director | 2022-06-01 | Feb 1962 | British |
| BODDICE, Stephen | Director | 1993-11-19 | Oct 1951 | British |
| FRANCE, Leigh | Director | 2022-06-01 | Jun 1974 | British |
| HADLEY, Haley | Director | 2022-06-01 | Nov 1975 | British |
| HELPS, Edward John | Director | 1999-12-15 | May 1953 | British |
| LEWIS, Daniel William | Director | 2024-10-07 | Mar 1983 | British |
| ONENS, Carl Robert | Director | 2007-01-01 | Sep 1971 | British |
| THRELFALL, Kevin Patrick | Director | 1993-11-30 | Sep 1948 | British |
Show 12 resigned officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARRAND, David Robert | Secretary | 2001-01-17 | 2011-02-11 |
| BODDICE, Stephen | Secretary | 1993-11-19 | 2001-01-17 |
| MITCHELL, Samantha | Secretary | 2015-01-29 | 2022-10-21 |
| ONENS, Carl Robert | Secretary | 2011-02-11 | 2015-01-28 |
| WILKINSON, Julie | Secretary | 1993-11-15 | 1993-11-19 |
| RUTLAND SECRETARIES LIMITED | Corporate Nominee Secretary | 1993-10-08 | 1993-11-15 |
| ARRAND, David Robert | Director | 1999-12-15 | 2007-01-01 |
| DAVIES, Christopher Joseph | Director | 1993-11-19 | 2004-10-20 |
| HODGKISS, James David | Director | 2023-06-21 | 2024-01-26 |
| LOCKETT-SMITH, David | Director | 1993-11-15 | 1993-11-30 |
| TURNER, David Richmond | Director | 2006-01-01 | 2008-12-31 |
| RUTLAND DIRECTORS LIMITED | Corporate Nominee Director | 1993-10-08 | 1993-11-15 |
Ownership
Persons with significant control
| Name | Kind | Nature of control | Notified | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Stephen Boddice | Individual | Shares 25–50% | 2018-05-01 | Active |
| Mr Edward John Helps | Individual | Shares 25–50% | 2018-05-01 | Active |
| Mr Kevin Patrick Threlfall | Individual | Shares 25–50% | 2018-05-01 | Active |
| Mr Edwards Helps | Individual | Significant influence | 2016-09-30 | Ceased 2018-05-01 |
Filing timeline
Last 20 of 187 total filings
| Date | Type | Category | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-28 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2026-05-27 | MR05 | mortgage | Mortgage charge part release with charge number | |
| 2025-10-29 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2025-06-04 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2024-12-03 | MR04 | mortgage | Mortgage satisfy charge full | |
| 2024-12-03 | MR04 | mortgage | Mortgage satisfy charge full | |
| 2024-12-03 | MR04 | mortgage | Mortgage satisfy charge full | |
| 2024-12-03 | MR04 | mortgage | Mortgage satisfy charge full | |
| 2024-12-03 | MR04 | mortgage | Mortgage satisfy charge full | |
| 2024-12-03 | MR04 | mortgage | Mortgage satisfy charge full | |
| 2024-12-03 | MR04 | mortgage | Mortgage satisfy charge full | |
| 2024-12-03 | MR04 | mortgage | Mortgage satisfy charge full | |
| 2024-12-03 | MR04 | mortgage | Mortgage satisfy charge full | |
| 2024-12-03 | MR04 | mortgage | Mortgage satisfy charge full | |
| 2024-12-03 | MR04 | mortgage | Mortgage satisfy charge full | |
| 2024-12-03 | MR04 | mortgage | Mortgage satisfy charge full | |
| 2024-12-03 | MR04 | mortgage | Mortgage satisfy charge full | |
| 2024-12-03 | MR04 | mortgage | Mortgage satisfy charge full | |
| 2024-12-03 | MR04 | mortgage | Mortgage satisfy charge full | |
| 2024-11-29 | 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
- 3
- Capital events
- 0
- Officers appointed
- 0
- 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.