The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

ACE Cultural Tours Limited

Company 07058084 Active

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Board DNA

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4
directors on the board
7.8y median 7.8y
average tenure
15.2y
longest tenure
2
directors past 6 years
2 vs 1 portfolio
first-time directors
1
also govern a charity
0
left in the last 12 months

Where else this board sits

Arts and leisure 2Business services 1Education 1Professional services 1Retail and trade 1

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Company details

Number07058084
StatusActive
TypePrivate Limited Company
Incorporated27/10/2009
AddressSTAPLEFORD GRANARY BURY ROAD, STAPLEFORD, CAMBRIDGE, CB22 5BP
Accounts next due30/09/2026
Accounts last made up31/12/2024

Industry (SIC)

79110 - Travel agency activities79120 - Tour operator activities

Ownership - persons with significant control (5)

  • Mr Paul Brooke Barnes British
    significant influence or control
  • Mr Christopher Mark Sanders British
    significant influence or control
  • Association for Cultural Exchange Ltd
    ownership of shares 75-100% voting rights 75-100% right to appoint and remove directors
  • Mr Mark Atherton ceased British
    significant influence or control
  • Mrs Ruth Elizabeth Hawkins ceased British
    significant influence or control

Officers (14)

  • Dowsett, Samuel Christopher Phillip Director · appointed 2026
  • Thompson, Lesley Margaret Director · appointed 2025
  • Sanders, Christopher Mark Director · appointed 2011
  • Barnes, Paul Brooke, Dr Director · appointed 2011
  • Hawkins, Ruth Elizabeth Former Director · appointed 2023 · resigned 2025
  • Atherton, Mark Former Director · appointed 2016 · resigned 2023
  • Burge, Richard Former Director · appointed 2015 · resigned 2015
  • Wright, Nicholas Rodney Molyneux Former Director · appointed 2014 · resigned 2014
  • Wright, Nicholas Rodney Molyneaux Former Director · appointed 2014 · resigned 2017
  • Barrett, Ann, Prof Former Director · appointed 2011 · resigned 2020
  • Mellars, Paul Antony, Professor Sir Former Director · appointed 2011 · resigned 2014
  • Vaizey, Marina, Lady Former Director · appointed 2010 · resigned 2011
  • Barnes, Hugh Brooke Former Director · appointed 2009 · resigned 2011
  • Ferguson, Michael John Former Director · appointed 2009 · resigned 2011

Directors and officers on the Companies House record, current and former.

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