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Bridgeman Art Library Limited(The)

01056394

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
67 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

17-19 GARWAY ROAD, W2 4PH
Incorporated 31/05/1972

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

group

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/04/2026

Due 28/04/2027

On track

Industry

74209
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Officers

Viscountess Victoria Harriet Bridgeman

director · Since 01/03/1991

EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 84

Also on 5 other boards

The Right Honourable Esmond Francis Ralph Orlando Bridgeman

director · Since 30/03/2007

COMPUTER PROGRAMMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 1 other board

Former

Mr Piers Andrew Conrad Russell-Cobb

director · Resigned 30/06/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Viscountess Victoria Harriet Bridgeman

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 84

17-19 Garway Road, W2 4PH

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 562+ SIC 74209 peers
52

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.36× · 2/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Material uncertainty relating to going concern We draw attention to note 1 in the financial statements, which indicates that the group incurred a net loss of £ 961,883 during the year ended 31 December 2024 and, as of that date, the

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£2.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£238k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£1.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£850k

Current Liabilities

£2.4M

Fixed Assets

£6.5M

Debtors

£730k

Cost of Sales

£3.3M

Admin Expenses

£6.5M

Profit After Tax

-£962k

76avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£0

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.7M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£2.5M
Bank loans & overdrafts£471k
Assets less current liabilities£3.6M
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EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.36-£1.4M
20230.31

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.