the stables theatre Company Information
Company Number
03224226
Next Accounts
Dec 2025
Shareholders
wavendon allmusic plan
Group Structure
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Industry
Operation of arts facilities
Registered Address
the stables theatre, stockwell lane, milton keynes, MK17 8LU
Website
http://stables.orgthe stables theatre Estimated Valuation
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of THE STABLES THEATRE at £2m based on a Turnover of £3.2m and 0.63x industry multiple (adjusted for size and gross margin).
the stables theatre Estimated Valuation
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of THE STABLES THEATRE at £0 based on an EBITDA of £-1.1m and a 7.79x industry multiple (adjusted for size and gross margin).
the stables theatre Estimated Valuation
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of THE STABLES THEATRE at £2 based on Net Assets of £2 and 1.14x industry multiple (adjusted for liquidity).
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The Stables Theatre Overview
The Stables Theatre is a live company located in milton keynes, MK17 8LU with a Companies House number of 03224226. It operates in the operation of arts facilities sector, SIC Code 90040. Founded in July 1996, it's largest shareholder is wavendon allmusic plan with a 100% stake. The Stables Theatre is a mature, small sized company, Pomanda has estimated its turnover at £3.2m with low growth in recent years.
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The Stables Theatre Health Check
Pomanda's financial health check has awarded The Stables Theatre a 2.5 rating. We use a traffic light system to show it exceeds the industry average on 3 measures and has 2 areas for improvement. Company Health Check FAQs


3 Strong

2 Regular

2 Weak

Size
annual sales of £3.2m, make it larger than the average company (£541.6k)
£3.2m - The Stables Theatre
£541.6k - Industry AVG

Growth
3 year (CAGR) sales growth of 0%, show it is growing at a slower rate (7.1%)
- The Stables Theatre
7.1% - Industry AVG

Production
with a gross margin of 56.9%, this company has a comparable cost of product (56.9%)
56.9% - The Stables Theatre
56.9% - Industry AVG

Profitability
an operating margin of -33.4% make it less profitable than the average company (1.8%)
-33.4% - The Stables Theatre
1.8% - Industry AVG

Employees
with 40 employees, this is above the industry average (13)
40 - The Stables Theatre
13 - Industry AVG

Pay Structure
on an average salary of £19.8k, the company has an equivalent pay structure (£20.9k)
£19.8k - The Stables Theatre
£20.9k - Industry AVG

Efficiency
resulting in sales per employee of £79.3k, this is more efficient (£52.7k)
£79.3k - The Stables Theatre
£52.7k - Industry AVG

Debtor Days
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Creditor Days
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Stock Days
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Cash Balance
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THE STABLES THEATRE financials

The Stables Theatre's latest turnover from March 2024 is £3.2 million and the company has net assets of £2. According to their latest financial statements, The Stables Theatre has 40 employees and maintains cash reserves of £2 as reported in the balance sheet.
Data source: Companies House, Pomanda Estimates
Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Sep 2021 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2013 | Mar 2012 | Mar 2011 | Mar 2010 | |
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Turnover | 3,173,663 | 3,007,171 | 1,507,948 | 3,149,428 | 2,700,984 | 2,656,688 | 2,480,577 | 2,507,017 | 2,434,963 | 2,026,445 | 1,917,286 | 1,846,268 | 1,866,994 | 1,809,080 | 1,653,893 |
Other Income Or Grants | |||||||||||||||
Cost Of Sales | 1,900,817 | 1,358,178 | 1,309,906 | 1,331,249 | 1,328,163 | ||||||||||
Gross Profit | 606,200 | 559,108 | 536,362 | 535,745 | 480,917 | ||||||||||
Admin Expenses | 617,805 | 561,424 | 539,514 | 510,492 | 484,213 | ||||||||||
Operating Profit | -11,605 | -12,625 | 25,384 | -2,316 | -3,152 | 25,253 | -3,296 | -6,223 | |||||||
Interest Payable | |||||||||||||||
Interest Receivable | 20 | 15 | 52 | 11 | 7 | 27 | 24 | 14 | 33 | ||||||
Pre-Tax Profit | -1,055,023 | 463,894 | 76,113 | 696,318 | 75,513 | 111,269 | 33,748 | -11,590 | -12,573 | 25,395 | -2,309 | -3,125 | 25,277 | -3,282 | -6,190 |
Tax | -29 | ||||||||||||||
Profit After Tax | -1,055,023 | 463,894 | 76,113 | 696,318 | 75,513 | 111,269 | 33,748 | -11,590 | -12,602 | 25,395 | -2,309 | -3,125 | 25,277 | -3,282 | -6,190 |
Dividends Paid | |||||||||||||||
Retained Profit | -1,055,023 | 463,894 | 76,113 | 696,318 | 75,513 | 111,269 | 33,748 | -11,590 | -12,602 | 25,395 | -2,309 | -3,125 | 25,277 | -3,282 | -6,190 |
Employee Costs | 792,723 | 548,713 | 347,731 | 862,289 | 817,967 | 790,164 | 772,946 | 768,295 | |||||||
Number Of Employees | 40 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 41 | 43 | 24 | 24 | |||||||
EBITDA* | 12,331 | 11,249 | 52,056 | 23,779 | 21,246 | 36,482 | 6,294 | 6,773 |
* Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation
Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Sep 2021 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2013 | Mar 2012 | Mar 2011 | Mar 2010 | |
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Tangible Assets | 232,729 | 257,367 | 271,618 | 222,929 | 260,998 | 195,866 | 73,608 | 100,494 | 68,238 | 73,497 | 80,215 | 49,531 | 54,771 | ||
Intangible Assets | |||||||||||||||
Investments & Other | |||||||||||||||
Debtors (Due After 1 year) | |||||||||||||||
Total Fixed Assets | 232,729 | 257,367 | 271,618 | 222,929 | 260,998 | 195,866 | 73,608 | 100,494 | 68,238 | 73,497 | 80,215 | 49,531 | 54,771 | ||
Stock & work in progress | 8,321 | 8,616 | 6,947 | 7,354 | 10,472 | 10,313 | 8,626 | 11,720 | |||||||
Trade Debtors | 278,108 | 53,283 | 2,776 | 3,893 | 4,258 | 43,976 | 1,050,101 | 52,065 | 10,091 | 9,637 | 9,210 | 6,651 | 14,466 | ||
Group Debtors | 1,769,016 | 1,229,910 | 1,332,071 | 590,484 | 657,166 | 841,508 | 809,040 | 811,575 | 1,090,463 | 1,042,008 | 1,097,756 | 1,195,363 | 386,500 | ||
Misc Debtors | 63,507 | 127,184 | 134,484 | 101,280 | 48,026 | 25,404 | 41,418 | 43,705 | 32,084 | 69,878 | 50,663 | 44,460 | 42,042 | ||
Cash | 2 | 188,824 | 301,878 | 294,406 | 150,632 | 92,271 | 157,471 | 150,754 | 3,687 | 43,833 | 124,240 | 64,618 | 53,021 | 215,984 | |
misc current assets | |||||||||||||||
total current assets | 2 | 2,307,776 | 1,720,871 | 1,770,684 | 849,750 | 811,828 | 1,038,954 | 1,053,814 | 1,053,788 | 919,065 | 1,176,471 | 1,245,763 | 1,222,247 | 1,299,495 | 658,992 |
total assets | 2 | 2,540,505 | 1,978,238 | 2,042,302 | 1,072,679 | 1,072,826 | 1,234,820 | 1,127,422 | 1,053,788 | 1,019,559 | 1,244,709 | 1,319,260 | 1,302,462 | 1,349,026 | 713,763 |
Bank overdraft | 31,358 | ||||||||||||||
Bank loan | |||||||||||||||
Trade Creditors | 68,705 | 55,204 | 104,246 | 52,354 | 68,251 | 40,016 | 81,699 | 1,043,411 | 76,503 | 77,622 | 103,010 | 215,427 | 65,817 | 88,543 | |
Group/Directors Accounts | 230,623 | 410,276 | 364,990 | 265,568 | 570,568 | 693,931 | 627,586 | 764,316 | 62,291 | ||||||
other short term finances | |||||||||||||||
hp & lease commitments | |||||||||||||||
other current liabilities | 947,623 | 862,751 | 953,886 | 732,473 | 607,865 | 729,710 | 659,663 | 600,868 | 576,652 | 500,143 | 434,150 | 518,871 | 559,625 | ||
total current liabilities | 1,016,328 | 917,955 | 1,058,132 | 784,827 | 906,739 | 1,180,002 | 1,106,352 | 1,043,411 | 974,297 | 1,224,842 | 1,297,084 | 1,277,163 | 1,349,004 | 710,459 | |
loans | |||||||||||||||
hp & lease commitments | |||||||||||||||
Accruals and Deferred Income | |||||||||||||||
other liabilities | |||||||||||||||
provisions | |||||||||||||||
total long term liabilities | |||||||||||||||
total liabilities | 1,016,328 | 917,955 | 1,058,132 | 784,827 | 906,739 | 1,180,002 | 1,106,352 | 1,043,411 | 974,297 | 1,224,842 | 1,297,084 | 1,277,163 | 1,349,004 | 710,459 | |
net assets | 2 | 1,524,177 | 1,060,283 | 984,170 | 287,852 | 166,087 | 54,818 | 21,070 | 10,377 | 45,262 | 19,867 | 22,176 | 25,299 | 22 | 3,304 |
total shareholders funds | 2 | 1,524,177 | 1,060,283 | 984,170 | 287,852 | 166,087 | 54,818 | 21,070 | 10,377 | 45,262 | 19,867 | 22,176 | 25,299 | 22 | 3,304 |
Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Sep 2021 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2013 | Mar 2012 | Mar 2011 | Mar 2010 | |
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Operating Activities | |||||||||||||||
Operating Profit | -11,605 | -12,625 | 25,384 | -2,316 | -3,152 | 25,253 | -3,296 | -6,223 | |||||||
Depreciation | 62,336 | 41,949 | 36,821 | 21,757 | 23,936 | 23,874 | 26,672 | 26,095 | 24,398 | 11,229 | 9,590 | 12,996 | |||
Amortisation | |||||||||||||||
Tax | -29 | ||||||||||||||
Stock | -8,321 | -295 | 1,669 | -407 | -3,118 | 159 | 1,687 | 8,626 | -11,720 | 11,720 | |||||
Debtors | -2,110,631 | 700,254 | -58,954 | 777,567 | -17,321 | -162,085 | -23,264 | -155,667 | 142,756 | -225,293 | 11,115 | -36,106 | -88,845 | 803,466 | 443,008 |
Creditors | -68,705 | 13,501 | -49,042 | 51,892 | -15,897 | 28,235 | -41,683 | -961,712 | 966,908 | -1,119 | -25,388 | -112,417 | 149,610 | -22,726 | 88,543 |
Accruals and Deferred Income | -947,623 | 84,872 | -91,135 | 221,413 | 124,608 | -121,845 | 70,047 | 659,663 | -600,868 | 24,216 | 76,509 | 65,993 | -84,721 | -40,754 | 559,625 |
Deferred Taxes & Provisions | |||||||||||||||
Cash flow from operations | -142,677 | 246,224 | 288,726 | 63,785 | 10,928 | 190,216 | -860,652 | 211,933 | |||||||
Investing Activities | |||||||||||||||
capital expenditure | -101,953 | -144,015 | |||||||||||||
Change in Investments | |||||||||||||||
cash flow from investments | -101,953 | -144,015 | |||||||||||||
Financing Activities | |||||||||||||||
Bank loans | |||||||||||||||
Group/Directors Accounts | -230,623 | -179,653 | 45,286 | 364,990 | -265,568 | -305,000 | -123,363 | 66,345 | -136,730 | 702,025 | 62,291 | ||||
Other Short Term Loans | |||||||||||||||
Long term loans | |||||||||||||||
Hire Purchase and Lease Commitments | |||||||||||||||
other long term liabilities | |||||||||||||||
share issue | |||||||||||||||
interest | 20 | 15 | 52 | 7 | 27 | 24 | 14 | 33 | |||||||
cash flow from financing | -469,152 | -184,371 | -179,653 | 45,306 | 387,288 | -287,799 | -123,356 | 66,374 | -136,706 | 702,039 | 71,818 | ||||
cash and cash equivalents | |||||||||||||||
cash | -188,822 | -113,054 | 7,472 | 143,774 | 58,361 | -65,200 | 6,717 | 147,067 | 3,687 | -43,833 | -80,407 | 59,622 | 11,597 | -162,963 | 215,984 |
overdraft | -31,358 | 31,358 | |||||||||||||
change in cash | -188,822 | -113,054 | 7,472 | 143,774 | 58,361 | -65,200 | 6,717 | 147,067 | 35,045 | -75,191 | -80,407 | 59,622 | 11,597 | -162,963 | 215,984 |
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The Stables Theatre Competitor Analysis

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THE STABLES THEATRE group structure
The Stables Theatre has 1 subsidiary company.
Ultimate parent company
1 parent
THE STABLES THEATRE
03224226
1 subsidiary
the stables theatre directors
The Stables Theatre currently has 8 directors. The longest serving directors include Ms Monica Ferguson (Jun 2006) and Ms Kirsti Roberts (Mar 2011).
officer | country | age | start | end | role |
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Ms Monica Ferguson | 59 years | Jun 2006 | - | Director | |
Ms Kirsti Roberts | England | 53 years | Mar 2011 | - | Director |
Mr Stephen Hasson | United Kingdom | 69 years | Dec 2019 | - | Director |
Mrs Donna Harrington | 60 years | Dec 2019 | - | Director | |
Mr James Rice | 68 years | Dec 2019 | - | Director | |
Mr Dipesh Tosar | 38 years | Dec 2019 | - | Director | |
Mr Stephen Hasson | England | 68 years | Dec 2019 | - | Director |
Mr David Meadowcroft | 58 years | Jun 2024 | - | Director |
P&L
March 2024turnover
3.2m
+6%
operating profit
-1.1m
0%
gross margin
57%
-9.97%
turnover
Turnover, or revenue, is the amount of sales generated by a company within the financial year.
Balance Sheet
March 2024net assets
2
-1%
total assets
2
-1%
cash
2
-1%
net assets
Total assets minus all liabilities
the stables theatre company details
company number
03224226
Type
Private limited with Share Capital
industry
90040 - Operation of arts facilities
incorporation date
July 1996
age
29
incorporated
UK
ultimate parent company
accounts
Small Company
last accounts submitted
March 2024
previous names
the stables theatre limited (February 2020)
the stables at wavendon limited (May 2001)
accountant
-
auditor
MERCER & HOLE LLP
address
the stables theatre, stockwell lane, milton keynes, MK17 8LU
Bank
METRO BANK PLC
Legal Advisor
DENTON UKMEA LLP
the stables theatre Charges & Mortgages
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We found 2 charges/mortgages relating to the stables theatre. Currently there are 1 open charges and 1 have been satisfied in the past.
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