Company Overview
Clipper Ventures Holdings Plc is listed at the official companies registry as Active Public Limited Company. The company was incorporated on Friday 30 October 2009, so this is a well established company. Clipper Ventures Holdings Plc has been in business for 16 years and 5 months. The accounts status is group and the accounts are next due on Thursday 30 July 2026.
Registered Address

The Granary & Bakery Building, Weevil Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1FX
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Companies House Data
Company NameCLIPPER VENTURES HOLDINGS PLC
Company Number07061468
Registered Office AddressThe Granary & Bakery Building
 Weevil Lane
 PO12 1FX
Company CategoryPublic Limited Company
Company StatusActive
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Incorporation Date30/10/2009
Accounting Reference Date Day30
Accounting Reference Date Month1
Accounts Next Due Date30/07/2026
Accounts Last Made Up Date31/01/2025
Accounts Account CategoryGROUP
Returns Next Due Date27/11/2016
Returns Last Made Up Date30/10/2015
Previous Company NameChanged Date
RACE BIDCO PLC12 Jul 2012
Directors & Members
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Nicholas Butterworth - Director
(British, 43 years old, born February 1983)
Appointed 14 March 2024
 Active
Robin Knox-Johnson - Director
(British, 87 years old, born March 1939)
Appointed 03 November 2009
 Active
Christopher Rushton - Director
(British, 43 years old, born February 1983)
Appointed 14 November 2022
 Active
William Ward - Director
(British, 69 years old, born April 1957)
Appointed 03 November 2009
 Active
Secretaries
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Nicholas Butterworth - Secretary
Appointed 14 March 2024
 Active
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Nicholas Butterworth
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Robin Knox-Johnson
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Christopher Rushton
CLIPPER VENTURES ONLINE LIMITED
CLIPPER VENTURES PLC
SKIRR ADVENTURES LTD
William Ward
CARBON FIBRE CLT UK LIMITED
CLIPPER GREENING VENTURES LTD
CLIPPER VENTURES ONLINE LIMITED
CLIPPER VENTURES PLC
HAMBLE SCHOOL OF YACHTING LIMITED
HAMBLE SEA SCHOOL LIMITED
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Balance Sheet Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Jan-2025 31-Jan-2016 31-Jan-2015
Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets 11,367,855 11,367,855 10,630,271
Current Assets 5,126,646 5,126,646 9,413,101
Creditors Due Within One Year 5,996,047 5,996,047 8,102,765
Working Cap -869,401 -869,401 1,310,336
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 10,498,454 10,498,454 11,940,607
Long-term Liabilities 7,627,918 7,627,918 6,608,533
Net Assets 2,870,536 2,870,536 5,332,074
Share Capital & Reserves
Share Cap 50,002 50,002 50,002
Profit & Loss Reserves 2,409,987 2,409,987 4,870,915
Other Reserves 410,547 410,547 411,157
Shareholders Funds 2,870,536 2,870,536 5,332,074
Common Size Financial Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Jan-2025 31-Jan-2016 31-Jan-2015
Tangible Fixed Assets - - -
Fixed Assets 68.9% 68.9% 53.0%
Stocks Inventory 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Debtors 14.4% 14.4% 21.9%
Cash Bank In Hand 11.7% 11.7% 14.7%
Current Assets 31.1% 31.1% 47.0%
Creditors Due Within One Year 36.4% 36.4% 40.4%
Net Current Assets Liabilities -5.3% -5.3% 6.5%
Creditors Due After One Year 46.2% 46.2% 33.0%
Accruals Deferred Income - - -
Provisions For Liabilities Charges - - -
Net Assets Liabilities Including Pension Asset Liability 17.4% 17.4% 26.6%
Called Up Share Capital 0.3% 0.3% 0.2%
Share Capital Allotted Called Up Paid 0.3% 0.3% 0.2%
Profit Loss Account Reserve 14.6% 14.6% 24.3%
Shareholder Funds 17.4% 17.4% 26.6%
Capital Employed - - -
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 63.6% 63.6% 59.6%
Financial Ratio Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Jan-2025 31-Jan-2016 31-Jan-2015
Liquidity Ratio 0.9 0.9 1.2
Solvency Ratio 1.2 1.2 1.4
Reserves to Assets 0.1 0.1 0.2
Secured Creditors Unlock full report
Mortgages Charges 1
Mortgages Outstanding 1
Mortgages Part Satisfied 0
Mortgages Satisfied 0
Assets and Debt Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Jan-2025 31-Jan-2016 31-Jan-2015
Assets 16,494,501 16,494,501 20,043,372
Debt 13,623,965 13,623,965 14,711,298
Net Assets/Debt 2,870,536 2,870,536 5,332,074

The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.

As at the balance sheet date short term liquid assets were less than current debt. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The amount of net assets suggests sufficient cover for total debts and obligations for the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet.

Unlock full report  The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.As at the balance sheet date short term liquid assets were less than current debt. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The amount of net assets suggests sufficient cover for total debts and obligations for the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet.   The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.As at the balance sheet date short term liquid assets were less than current debt. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The amount of net assets suggests sufficient cover for total debts and obligations for the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet.

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Public Record Information Unlock full report
Exact Court Judgements
Period of Months Last 12m 13-24m 25-36m 37-48m 49-60m 61-72m
Number of Exact CCJS X Y Y X X Y
Value of Exact CCJS YXY YK S S X KX
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XK-SXY XKXYXK SXSKXYXK £X,000 XS XYSKS
SK-SYY SKXYXKYKKY KSXX KKXXYXS £YY,000 YS XYSKS SK YXXSXS
YK-SXY XKXYXYYK SXSXYXK £SX,000 XS XYSKS
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Company Valuation Analysis Unlock full report

Going Concern Valuation

The going concern valuations value the company on the basis that it continues to trade without the threat of liquidation for the foreseeable future. These valuations are primarily profit and cashflow based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XSI,000 Retained Profit £YX,000
Estimated Mid Value £YY,000 EBIT £SY,000
Estimated Low Value £X,000 EBITDA £SSX,000

Liquidation Valuation

The liquidaton valuation values the company as if it were to cease trading and assets were subject to rapid disposal to cover liabilities. This valuation is primarily asset based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XY,000 Total Assets £XIX,000
Estimated Mid Value £Y,000 Net Assets £YX,000
Estimated Low Value £S,000 Tangible Equity £SX,000

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First Report Score: (0-10) X
Financial Status Guide:
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8 Very Good
7 Good
6 Above Average
5 Average
4 Below Average
3 Poor
2 Weak
1 Very Weak
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Risk Score (1-100) X
Risk Band Description XXMXMXMX SISX
Risk Assessment Meeting of Creditors
Credit Rating XSKX
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Z Score X
Risk Band XY
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Z Score Bands

1 Low Risk 3.00 and above
2 Caution 2.63 - 2.99
3 Risk of Failure within 2 years 1.24 - 2.62
4 High Probability Failure Below 1.24
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THE GRANARY & BAKERY BUILDING, ROYAL CLARENCE YARD WEEVIL LANE, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 1FX
PROJECT BLUESKY INVESTMENTS LIMITED
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CIRUS MANAGEMENT LIMITED
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GREEN RUBBER EUROPE LIMITED
Flat 26 The Granary And Bakery, Weevil Lane, Gosport, Hants, PO12 1FX
CLIPPER VENTURES PLC
THE GRANARY & BAKERY BUILDING, ROYAL CLARENCE YARD WEEVIL LANE, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 1FX
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88 75 LTD
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Document Filings
Change of details for Mr Willaim Ward as a person with significant control on 5 March 2026
Confirmation statement made on 30 October 2025 with updates
Termination of appointment of Laura Polly Ayres as a director on 19 May 2025
Confirmation statement made on 30 October 2024 with updates
Termination of appointment of Janice Beesley as a secretary on 21 October 2024
Appointment of Mr Nicholas Mark Butterworth as a secretary on 14 March 2024
Appointment of Mr Nicholas Mark Butterworth as a director on 14 March 2024
Confirmation statement made on 30 October 2023 with no updates
Termination of appointment of Anna Navarro as a secretary on 27 September 2023
Appointment of Ms Janice Beesley as a secretary on 27 September 2023
Appointment of Mr Christopher Rushton as a director on 14 November 2022
Appointment of Mrs Laura Polly Ayres as a director on 14 November 2022
Confirmation statement made on 30 October 2022 with updates
Statement of capital following an allotment of shares on 6 October 2022
Amended group of companies' accounts made up to 31 January 2022
Termination of appointment of Jeremy Matthew Knight as a secretary on 16 March 2022
Appointment of Mrs Anna Navarro as a secretary on 16 March 2022
Confirmation statement made on 30 October 2021 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 30 October 2020 with no updates
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