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Kestrel Films Limited

00888621

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
60 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 7 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

9 CEDAR COURT, LONDON, SW19 5HU
Incorporated 28/09/1966

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

59111
Motion picture production activities
74202
Other specialist photography

Officers

Mr William James Shapter

director · Since 12/02/1993

FILM & TELEVISION PRODUCER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 81

Persons with Significant Control

Mr William James Shapter

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

British · England · Age 81

9, Cedar Court, London, SW19 5HU

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges7 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL FILM TRUSTEE COMPANY LTD

Created 06/02/1979Registered 16/02/1979
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL FILM DEVELOPMENT FUND

Created 17/10/1977Registered 20/10/1977
charge
satisfied

GOLDCREST FILMS LTD

Created 15/08/1977Registered 25/08/1977
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL FILM FINANCE CORPORATION

Created 09/06/1971Registered 23/06/1971
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL FILM FINANCE CORPORATION

Created 30/09/1970Registered 01/10/1970
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL FILM FINANCE CORPORATION

Created 29/04/1970Registered 08/05/1970
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL FILM FINANCE CORPORATION

Created 06/11/1969Registered 25/11/1969
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL FILM FINANCE CORPORATION

Created 21/08/1969Registered 02/09/1969

CompanyRankvs 11181+ SIC 59111 peers
26

Financial strength9th percentile among SIC peers · 2/25
Employees16th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.42× · 2/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength2/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 pts

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

Liquidity2/20 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/09/2025

Turnover

£34

Annual revenue

Net Worth

-£35k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£6k

Working capital

Current Assets

£4k

Current Liabilities

£10k

Profit After Tax

-£628

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£6k
Signed by 1.10.24Prepared with Company Accounts and Tax Online

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.42-£628
20240.49-£29k
20230.47+£27k
2022—-£2k
2021—+£3k
20200.55+£2k
2019—+£2k
20170.13—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.