THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL MUSEUM

Company summary

Company number: 03070670
Status: ACTIVE
Incorporated / age: 16 June 199531 years
Registered office: Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG
Accounts due: 31 December 2026
Confirmation statement due: 30 June 2027
Active officers: 15
Outstanding charges: 0

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Company type
Private Limited Company by guarantee without share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption
Address
Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG
Nature of business
Museums activities

Officer details

Show 57 resigned officers

Name	Role	Appointed On	Resigned On	Country of Residence	Date of Birth	Address
BATEMAN, Jane Elizabeth ACTIVE	Director	29 Oct 2020		England	April 1965	Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG
BREWER, John, Professor ACTIVE	Director	27 Jan 2022		England	December 1961	Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG, United Kingdom
FAIRLAMB, Neil Christopher ACTIVE	Director	25 Apr 2019		England	March 1976	Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG, United Kingdom
FORSHAW, Catherine Annie ACTIVE	Director	10 Jun 2022		England	September 1987	Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG
GELL, Leigh Sophie ACTIVE	Director	13 Nov 2025		England	May 1998	Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG
GRACE, Stephen Richard ACTIVE	Director	10 Jun 2022		England	October 1974	Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG
HUMPHREYS, Ritchie John ACTIVE	Director	08 Feb 2024		England	November 1977	Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG
KHOO, Virginia Lee Khim ACTIVE	Director	12 Jul 2023		England	August 1977	Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG
PATTERSON, Samantha ACTIVE	Director	12 Jul 2023		England	July 1985	Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG
PILKINGTON, Matthew Harry ACTIVE	Director	10 Jun 2022		England	June 1982	Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG
PYE, Laura Jane ACTIVE	Director	10 Jun 2022		England	June 1980	Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG
RAI, Karan Singh ACTIVE	Director	13 Nov 2025		England	June 1994	Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG
WATT, Thomas Erickson ACTIVE	Director	10 Jun 2022		England	February 1956	Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG
WILSON, Stephen James ACTIVE	Director	15 May 2025		England	September 1973	Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG
WYPORSKA, Wanda Michelle, Dr ACTIVE	Director	10 Jun 2022		England	December 1971	Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG
CAUNCE, Stephen James RESIGNED	Secretary	14 Nov 1995	07 Jun 1996			106 Brindle Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6RP
HIGGINSON, Colin RESIGNED	Secretary	29 Nov 1999	31 Jan 2002			14 Ridge Way, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9XW
KING, Laurence RESIGNED	Secretary	29 Aug 1995	01 Nov 1996			Conifers 6 Highgate Avenue, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8LL
MARTLAND, David James RESIGNED	Secretary	29 Nov 2005	31 Jan 2022			73 Hall Lane, Aspull, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 2SF
SCHOLES, Anthony John RESIGNED	Secretary	01 Nov 1996	29 Nov 1999			Stone Steps Turnleys Farm, Four Acre Lane, Thornley, Lancashire, PR3 2TD
SEED, Margaret Eva RESIGNED	Secretary	01 Aug 2004	29 Nov 2005			4 The Glebe, Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 7TG
STOTT, Brian Howard RESIGNED	Secretary	31 Jan 2002	31 Jul 2004			14 Bosburn Drive, Mellor Brook, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 7PA
A B & C SECRETARIAL LIMITED RESIGNED	Nominee Secretary	16 Jun 1995	29 Aug 1995			100 Barbirolli Square, Manchester, M2 3AB
ALI, Fayyaz Ahmed RESIGNED	Director	26 Mar 2007	25 Jun 2021	England	February 1960	8 Southern Avenue, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4NL
AMESBURY, Michael Lee RESIGNED	Director	09 Jun 2010	16 May 2012	Uk	May 1969	Manchester Town Hall, Lloyd Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M60 2LA
AMESBURY, Michael Lee RESIGNED	Director	09 Jun 2010	16 May 2012	Uk	May 1969	Manchester Town Hall, Lloyd Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M60 2LA
BARKER, Simon RESIGNED	Director	01 Nov 2004	12 Jul 2023	England	November 1964	Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG, United Kingdom
BARKER, Simon RESIGNED	Director	01 Nov 2004	30 Jul 2008	England	November 1964	Yew Tree Cottage 61 Heybridge Lane, Prestbury, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4ER
BATTLE, Rosa May, Cllr RESIGNED	Director	14 Jun 2012	23 Aug 2016	England	February 1983	Executive Members Office, Town Hall, Manchester, M60 2LA
BERNSTEIN, Howard, Sir RESIGNED	Director	09 Jun 2010	09 Jun 2017	United Kingdom	April 1953	Town Hall, Albert Square, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 2LA
BOOTH, Brian George RESIGNED	Director	17 Apr 1996	24 Oct 2004		September 1942	9 Moorfield Close, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9SW
BROOMHEAD, Steven John, Professor RESIGNED	Director	09 Jun 2011	12 May 2021	United Kingdom	January 1956	Principals Lodge, 32 Blackhurst Avenue, Hutton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 4BG
BURNS, Michael Edward RESIGNED	Director	17 Sep 2002	01 Jul 2004		December 1946	19b Broadhurst Lane, Wrightington, Lancashire, WN6 9RY
CASTLE, Paul, Professor RESIGNED	Director	10 Jun 2022	03 Feb 2026	England	October 1977	Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG
COOPER, Keith David RESIGNED	Director	15 Apr 1998	18 Oct 2002		January 1947	Oberseeburghalde 28, Lucerne 6006, Switzerland, FOREIGN
DAVIES, David Johnston RESIGNED	Director	08 Nov 2000	07 Feb 2002	England	May 1949	West Meadows Grange Lane, Alvechurch, Birmingham, B48 7DJ
DAWSON, Leslie William RESIGNED	Director	31 Jan 2002	02 Apr 2003		February 1957	177a London Road, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 5BJ
DERMODY, Paul Bernard RESIGNED	Director	01 Jul 2004	05 May 2017	United Kingdom	October 1945	6 Roe Green, Worsley, Manchester, Lancashire, M28 2RF
DIGBY, Madeleine Joy RESIGNED	Director	20 Jul 2005	22 Jun 2021	United Kingdom	April 1960	36 Blackshaw Drive, Westbrook, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 8XT
ELLARD, Kevin Robert RESIGNED	Director	06 Mar 2006	10 Feb 2010	United Kingdom	November 1950	38 Highgate Avenue, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8LN
ELLIOTT, Cliff RESIGNED	Director	01 Jul 2004	30 Jun 2007		February 1951	Cock Lane Farm, Warrington Road, Great Budworth, Cheshire, CW9 6HB
FARQUHARSON, John Alan RESIGNED	Director	07 Nov 2005	02 Sep 2018	England	September 1937	Oak Lodge Windmill Lane, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 5JN
FAULKNER, Richard Oliver, Lord Faulkner Of Worcester RESIGNED	Director	08 Sep 2011	16 Oct 2016	England	March 1946	13, Wilton Crescent, Wimbledon, London, SW19 3QY, Uk
FAULKNER, Richard Oliver, Lord Faulkner Of Worcester RESIGNED	Director	09 Jul 2007	11 Jun 2009	England	March 1946	13 Wilton Crescent, Wimbledon, London, SW19 3QY
FLEMING, David, Dr RESIGNED	Director	17 Apr 1996	01 Jul 2003		December 1952	16 Rectory Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1XT
GRAY, Bryan Mark RESIGNED	Director	16 Jun 1995	30 Jun 2003	United Kingdom	June 1953	The Firs 69 The Common, Parbold, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7EA
JOHNSON, Simon Harris RESIGNED	Director	06 Nov 2006	15 Sep 2008	England	September 1966	10 Cornwood Close, London, N2 0HP
JOHNSTONE, Marcus Robert Bluett RESIGNED	Director	18 Mar 2003	20 Jul 2005	Great Britain	April 1959	29 Hunters Drive, Burnley, BB12 0HT
KING, Laurence RESIGNED	Director	16 Jun 1995	26 Jul 1996	England	December 1962	Conifers 6 Highgate Avenue, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8LL
LONG, Catharine Ann RESIGNED	Director	17 Sep 2002	06 Nov 2009	United Kingdom	February 1966	90b Queens Drive, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, Merseyside, L18 2DY
MAINDS, Paul Edward RESIGNED	Director	11 Dec 2014	31 Oct 2019	United Kingdom	June 1950	Millers Barn, Woodend, Medmenham, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 2HW, United Kingdom
MCNEE, Alasdair Russell RESIGNED	Director	20 Jul 2005	20 Oct 2013	England	August 1956	2a Carrick Road, Curzon Park, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 8AW
MEMMOTT, Clive Allan James RESIGNED	Director	16 Nov 2007	08 Nov 2024	United Kingdom	September 1954	Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG, United Kingdom
MOUTREY, David John RESIGNED	Director	19 Feb 2021	05 Apr 2022	England	February 1958	4, Beech Grove, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, SK15 1UB, England
MYCIO, Stephen Michael RESIGNED	Director	09 Jun 2010	09 Jun 2011	United Kingdom	September 1953	Manchester Town Hall, Albert Square, Manchester, Lancashire, M60 2LA
NEWBERY, Christopher James RESIGNED	Director	07 May 1996	10 Dec 2002		December 1949	43 Kings Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 2NW
NEWBY, Howard Joseph, Sir RESIGNED	Director	14 Jul 2008	29 Jan 2013	England	December 1947	Wharf Barn, Passage Road Aust, Bristol, Avon, BS35 4BG
O'ROURKE, Eamonn Peter RESIGNED	Director	12 Jun 2014	08 Jan 2016	United Kingdom	May 1958	Manchester Town Hall, Lloyd Street, Manchester, M60 2LA, Uk
PARKER, Harold RESIGNED	Director	10 Dec 2002	30 Jun 2007		October 1931	2 Clanfield, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9RR
PASKE, Nicholas Jon RESIGNED	Director	14 Jun 2012	09 Apr 2021	England	July 1960	Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG, England
PENROSE, Ian Richard RESIGNED	Director	16 Nov 2007	31 Jan 2022	England	April 1965	Abbotswood 17 Hill Road, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9XH
RAHMAN, Luthfur RESIGNED	Director	09 Jun 2016	10 Jun 2022	England	October 1976	Town Hall, Albert Square, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 2LA, United Kingdom
ROSIN, Victoria Susan RESIGNED	Director	09 Jun 2011	13 Mar 2014	England	February 1952	Manchester City Council, Town Hall, Albert Square, Manchester, M60 2CA
SINGH, Rikki RESIGNED	Director	13 Oct 2022	02 May 2024	England	February 1960	Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG
STEVENSON, Moira Helen RESIGNED	Director	04 Nov 2003	13 Apr 2023	England	September 1949	Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG, United Kingdom
STEVENSON, Moira Helen RESIGNED	Director	04 Nov 2003	30 Jun 2007	England	September 1949	The Lodge Aldwarden Hill, Legh Road, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 8LP
STOGIA, Angeliki, Cllr RESIGNED	Director	10 Jun 2022	09 Jun 2025	England	February 1978	Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG
SWAIN, Hadley Piers RESIGNED	Director	12 Dec 2011	04 Jun 2014	England	December 1961	15, St Swithuns Road, London, SE13 6RW
THOMPSON, Geoffrey RESIGNED	Director	16 Nov 2007	07 Jan 2016	United Kingdom	August 1945	Tumbly, Clifford Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 3PP
TODD, Sara Maria RESIGNED	Director	10 Mar 2016	04 Jun 2019	England	January 1968	Room 219b, Machester Town Hall, Lloyd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 2LA, United Kingdom
TYSON, William Frederick RESIGNED	Director	09 Jul 2007	09 Jun 2010		May 1942	795 Whittingham Lane, Goosnargh, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2AY
WILL, David Houston RESIGNED	Director	01 Sep 2004	30 Jun 2007		November 1936	Ingledene,13 Latch Road, Brechin, Angus, DD9 6JH

BATEMAN, Jane Elizabeth ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 29 Oct 2020
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: April 1965
Address: Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG

BREWER, John, Professor ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 27 Jan 2022
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: December 1961
Address: Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG, United Kingdom

FAIRLAMB, Neil Christopher ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 25 Apr 2019
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: March 1976
Address: Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG, United Kingdom

FORSHAW, Catherine Annie ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 10 Jun 2022
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: September 1987
Address: Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG

GELL, Leigh Sophie ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 13 Nov 2025
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: May 1998
Address: Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG

GRACE, Stephen Richard ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 10 Jun 2022
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: October 1974
Address: Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG

HUMPHREYS, Ritchie John ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 08 Feb 2024
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: November 1977
Address: Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG

KHOO, Virginia Lee Khim ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 12 Jul 2023
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: August 1977
Address: Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG

PATTERSON, Samantha ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 12 Jul 2023
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: July 1985
Address: Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG

PILKINGTON, Matthew Harry ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 10 Jun 2022
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: June 1982
Address: Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG

PYE, Laura Jane ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 10 Jun 2022
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: June 1980
Address: Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG

RAI, Karan Singh ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 13 Nov 2025
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: June 1994
Address: Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG

WATT, Thomas Erickson ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 10 Jun 2022
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: February 1956
Address: Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG

WILSON, Stephen James ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 15 May 2025
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: September 1973
Address: Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG

WYPORSKA, Wanda Michelle, Dr ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 10 Jun 2022
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: December 1971
Address: Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG

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Created	Status	Filings
11 Oct 2016	Outstanding	Registration of a charge (MR01) (opens in a new tab)
26 Jan 2007	Outstanding	Registration of a charge (395) (opens in a new tab)
26 Aug 2003	Outstanding	Registration of a charge (395) (opens in a new tab)
21 Oct 2002	Outstanding	Registration of a charge (395) (opens in a new tab)
30 May 2002	Outstanding	Registration of a charge (395) (opens in a new tab)Statement that part or whole of property from a floating charge has been released (403b) (opens in a new tab)
27 Jul 2000	Outstanding	Registration of a charge (395) (opens in a new tab)

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