Water Research Centre Limited
Water Research Centre Limited
Trading as: WRc Group
#11172223 • Active
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WRc is a leading independent scientific and sustainability advisor, specializing in research and consultancy for the water, waste, environmental, and gas sectors. With over 220 dedicated staff, they focus on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Founded: 26/01/2018
Industries: Other engineering activitiesOther research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineeringOther business support service activities n.e.c.
Website: https://wrc-infrastructure.co.uk
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Location: Swindon
Products
- Certified In Situ Resin Lining
- Fine To Flush Testing
- Mcerts
- Wrc Approved Scheme
Services
- Consultancy
- Innovative Solution Development
- Knowledge Transfer
- Operational Services
Financial Snapshot
Last accounts made up to 31 March 2024
Next accounts due 31 December 2025 (7 months)
Cash in Bank £234,144
↓ -68%
Turnover £18.37m
↑ 63%
EBITDA £1.77m
↑ 11%
Gross Profit £12.38m
↑ 356%
Total Liabilities £3.25m
↑ 27%
Employees 177
↑ 19%
Directors
Name | Role | Appointed ↓ | Nationality | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Herlihy | Director | 01/04/2025 | British | 59 years |
| Paul James Bresnan | Managing Director | 31/01/2025 | British | 58 years |
| Andrew Blackhall | Director | 08/09/2020 | British | 48 years |
| Alasdair Alan Ryder | Director | 18/08/2020 | British | 63 years |
| Mark William Smith | Director | 26/01/2018 | Irish | 57 years |
Role:
Director
Appointed:
01/04/2025
Nationality:
British
Age:
59 years
Role:
Managing Director
Appointed:
31/01/2025
Nationality:
British
Age:
58 years
Role:
Director
Appointed:
08/09/2020
Nationality:
British
Age:
48 years
Role:
Director
Appointed:
18/08/2020
Nationality:
British
Age:
63 years
Role:
Director
Appointed:
26/01/2018
Nationality:
Irish
Age:
57 years
People with Significant Control
| Name | Nature of Control | Notified On | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rsk Environment Limited | Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent, Voting Rights 75 To 100 Percent, Right To Appoint And Remove Directors | 18/08/2020 | United Kingdom |
Nature of Control:
Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent, Voting Rights 75 To 100 Percent, Right To Appoint And Remove Directors
Notified On:
18/08/2020
Nationality:
United Kingdom
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Charges
6 charges registered
Ares Management Limited as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties Outstanding
Created 06/09/2024The real property as described against the name of the company at part 1 of schedule 2 to the instru...
#111722230006 Negative Pledge
Ares Management Limited (As Security Trustee for Itself and the Other Secured Parties (as Defined in the Instrument)) Outstanding
Created 06/08/2021(1) land called water research centre, frankland road, blagrove, swindon SN5 8YF.. (2) following tra...
#111722230005 Negative Pledge
Properties
1 property
Regions
1
Freehold
1
Leasehold
0
SOUTH WEST
Water Research Centre Plc, Frankland Road, Blagrove, Swindon (SN5 8YF)
Freehold • SN5 8YF
£3,750,000
Added 23/04/2018 • SWINDON
Grants
No grant information available
Government Council Contracts Beta
No council contracts found
Company Filings
| Date | Category | Description | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/04/2025 | Accounts | Accounts With Accounts Type Full | View (38 pages) |
| 03/04/2025 | Officers | Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date | View (2 pages) |
| 02/04/2025 | Officers | Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date | View (1 page) |
| 11/02/2025 | Confirmation Statement | Confirmation Statement With Updates | View (5 pages) |
| 04/02/2025 | Officers | Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date | View (2 pages) |
| 31/01/2025 | Officers | Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date | View (1 page) |
| 05/11/2024 | Officers | Change Person Director Company With Change Date | View (2 pages) |