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Sonic Age Limited

00980045

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
82 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

Crystal, Cottage, St. Johns-In-The-Vale, Keswick, CA12 4TS
Incorporated 19/05/1970

Previously known as

Sound Electronics (Newcastle) Limited · until 10/09/1999

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2025

Due 14/01/2027

On track

Industry

68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

Prof John Stuart Reid

director · Since 31/12/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 78

Also on 21 other boards

Mrs Ann Penelope Reid

director · Since 01/05/2001

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

Prof John Stuart Reid

secretary · Since 04/03/2004

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 78

Also on 21 other boards

Mrs Annaliese Shanda Reid

director · Since 07/11/2006

DIRECTOR

AMERICAN · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 76

Also on 1 other board

John Stuart Reid

director

British · United Kingdom · Age 78

Ann Penelope Reid

director · Since 01/05/2001

British · United Kingdom · Age 71

John Stuart Reid

secretary · Since 04/03/2004

British

Annaliese Shanda Reid

director · Since 07/11/2006

American · United Kingdom · Age 76

Former

Moya Charlton

director · Resigned 31/08/1999

John Stuart Reid

secretary · Resigned 26/02/2004

Osborne Nominees Two Limited

corporate secretary · Resigned 26/02/2004

Raymond Stanley Scott

director · Resigned 01/01/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Prof John Stuart Reid

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 78

Crystal, Cottage, Keswick, CA12 4TS

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Ann Penelope Reid

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 71

Crystal, Cottage, Keswick, CA12 4TS

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/10/2013Registered 14/10/2013
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 16/07/1999Registered 26/07/1999
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 05/06/1995Registered 09/06/1995
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 05/06/1995Registered 08/06/1995
charge
satisfied

KELBURN HOLDINGS LIMITED

Created 31/05/1995Registered 02/06/1995Satisfied 07/09/1999
charge
satisfied

GRIFFIN FACTORS LIMITED

Created 19/01/1995Registered 26/01/1995Satisfied 07/09/1999
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 17/07/1985Registered 22/07/1985Satisfied 07/09/1999
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 28/06/1985Registered 02/07/1985Satisfied 07/09/1999
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 17/11/1981Registered 04/12/1981Satisfied 12/12/1994
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 27/08/1974Registered 03/09/1974Satisfied 12/12/1994

Change History

officer appointed → REID, John Stuart, Prof
2026-06-15
officer appointed → REID, John Stuart, Prof
2026-06-15
officer appointed → REID, Ann Penelope
2026-06-15
officer appointed → REID, Annaliese Shanda
2026-06-15
status → active
2026-06-15

Active

type → ltd
2026-06-15

Private Limited Company

address line1 → Crystal, Cottage
2026-06-15

CRYSTAL, COTTAGE

post town → Keswick
2026-06-15

KESWICK

CompanyRankvs 32175+ SIC 68209 peers
59

Financial strength93th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees93th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.19× · 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 strength23/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£1.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£8k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£176k

Working capital

Current Assets

£41k

Current Liabilities

£217k

Fixed Assets

£1.4M

Debtors

£32k

3avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.3M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.19+£0
20250.19-£3k
20240.15+£31k
20230.13+£13k
20220.15+£41k
20210.10+£17k
20200.07-£95k
20190.11+£124k
20180.14—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.