RAVENSWOOD VENUE

Our venue offers the perfect backdrop for any special day, featuring stunning Victorian architecture and beautifully landscaped gardens. We cater for up to 150 guests during the day and 300 for evening receptions, with on-site accommodation available for up to 75 guests—ensuring every wedding is seamless from start to finish.

At The Ravenswood, we pride ourselves on creating bespoke wedding experiences. From the moment a booking is made, our dedicated team of Wedding Consultants and Coordinators work closely with clients to bring their dreams to life. Every detail, from our breathtaking setting to the exquisite cuisine prepared by our Head Chef, is meticulously planned to reflect our client’s vision, leaving them free to enjoy a stress-free, magical day.

Whether it’s a grand celebration or an intimate gathering, The Ravenswood offers a range of settings, from our Little Castle for outdoor ceremonies to our enchanting interiors, all surrounded by picturesque gardens perfect for capturing timeless photographs. Our commitment to excellence has earned us glowing reviews from couples who’ve entrusted us with their most important moments. We are delighted to bring you the opportunity to invest in the future of Ravenswood.

Credit Commentary:
Ravenswood Venue Limited company was incorporated in 2019 to provide indoor and outdoor ceremonies/private functions specifically wedding-focused events. Ravenswood is a 15th century manor house located in West Sussex largely known as a wedding venue. The company has 2 directors namely Mr. Stuart Guy and Mrs. Samantha Anne Gilchrist. The company holds an Equifax score of A and the ultimate controlling party is Gilchrist Holdings (Equifax score of C). Unwrapping the ownership of Gilchrist Holdings shows the company namely Stockbridge Sussex Limited (Equifax score A+) majorly owning it with 52% shareholding. Furthermore, Stockbridge Susses is equally owned by 2 Directors: Mr. Stuart Guy and Mrs. Victoria Guy. There have been no CCJs for the business or director. Both the Directors are Homeowners but with significant mortgage outstanding. In addition, both directors exhibit a fair credit profile. The bank statement demonstrates reasonable affordability, and the account shows a decent credit balance. In evaluating the company’s financial health, its EBITDA of £1.08m (recorded for FY2024) provides a strong basis for covering interest, existing debt payments and the proposed debt facility. The company’s turnover jumped by 17% during FY 2024 to stand at £4.4m (FY 2023: £3.8m), improving the gross margins by 500bps to stand at 52% (FY2023 47%) and ultimately translating into impressive Net Income of £1.05m (FY2023: £0.4m) for FY 2024. Consequently, the net worth of the company increased to £2.2m. The company currently has a short term of £ 126k on its balance sheet and has extended a loan (shown as Debtors within current assets) of £2.2m to Gilchrist Holding to expand the company. The 5M 2025 MA show a turnover of £2m and Net Income of 0.35m. As per the management, The venue has booked around 300 number of wedding packages for the year 2025.
The company intends to pay off one outstanding loan with this loan facility and the remaining disbursement into the renovation/upgrade of the exterior and interior of the manor.

Inflation Risk:
The business advised that they tackle inflation by adjusting sales pricing, negotiating better deals and constantly implementing ways that enable efficient management of the working capital in a bid to reduce the impact of inflation.