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Photographic Techniques Limited

00874470

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

27 SYCAMORE GROVE, NEW MALDEN, KT3 3DH
Incorporated 21/03/1966

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

74209
Other photographic activities

Officers

Mrs Lara Clare Prentice

director · Since 01/05/1997

MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Mr William Hugh Alexander Prentice

director · Since 01/05/1997

PHOTOGRAPHER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Persons with Significant Control

Mr William Hugh Alexander Prentice

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 56

27, Sycamore Grove, New Malden, KT3 3DH

Notified 01/01/2021

Mrs Lara Clare Prentice

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 55

27, Sycamore Grove, New Malden, KT3 3DH

Notified 01/01/2021

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

WOODCOCK HOLDINGS LIMITED AND WOODCO LIMITED

Created 06/11/2007Registered 20/11/2007Satisfied 18/07/2012
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 27/02/2003Registered 01/03/2003Satisfied 25/07/2009
charge
satisfied

MICHAEL RICHARD VENABLES AND JILL VENABLES

Created 27/02/2003Registered 01/03/2003Satisfied 25/07/2009
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 26/10/2002Registered 02/11/2002Satisfied 28/07/2011

CompanyRankvs 111+ SIC 74209 peers
73

Financial strength89th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees75th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.23× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength22/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees11/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 section 1A Small Entities "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006. 2.2. Going Concern Disclosure The directors have not identified any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£61k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£90k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£69k

Working capital

Current Assets

£100k

Current Liabilities

£31k

Fixed Assets

£22k

Debtors

£10k

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£91k
Signed by Mrs Lara Prentice 02/06/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.23+£910
20244.90-£7k
20233.09+£24k
20223.57+£25k
20211.01-£56k
20203.43+£1k
20192.02

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.