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Bridgeman Art Library Limited(The)

01056394

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
72 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

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

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

74209
Other photographic activities

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

Mr Piers Andrew Conrad Russell-Cobb

director · Since 24/05/2021

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Also on 1 other board

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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Created 07/08/2018Registered 16/08/2018
Charge
outstanding

COUTTS & CO

Created 07/08/2018Registered 13/08/2018
Charge
outstanding

COUTTS & CO

Created 07/08/2018Registered 13/08/2018
Charge
outstanding

COUTTS & COMPANY

Created 06/08/2018Registered 09/08/2018
Charge
satisfied

ESMOND FRANCIS RALPH ORLANDO BRIDGEMAN AS TRUSTEE OF THE BRIDGEMAN PENSION SCHEME · ROBIN JOHN ORLANDO BRIDGEMAN AS TRUSTEE OF THE BRIDGEMAN PENSION SCHEME · VICTORIA HARRIET LUCY BRIDGEMAN AS TRUSTEE OF THE BRIDGEMAN PENSION SCHEME · NSS TRUSTEES LIMITED AS TRUSTEE OF THE BRIDGEMAN PENSION SCHEME · THERE ARE MORE THAN FOUR PERSONS ENTITLED

Created 21/03/2016Registered 24/03/2016Satisfied 13/08/2018
charge
satisfied

NIGEL SPENCER SLOAN, VICTORIA HARRIET BRIDGEMAN, ROBIN JOHN ORLANDO BRIDGEMAN AS TRUSTEES OFTHE

Created 16/10/2003Registered 30/10/2003Satisfied 31/05/2016
charge
satisfied

NIGEL SPENCER SLOAM, VICTORIA HARRIET BRIDGEMAN, ROBIN JOHN ORLANDO BRIDGEMAN LUKE ROBINSON ORL

Created 12/06/2001Registered 15/06/2001Satisfied 31/05/2016
charge
satisfied

C.HOARE & COMPANY

Created 01/11/1991Registered 14/11/1991Satisfied 27/06/2001
charge
satisfied

N S SLOAM · RT. HON. THIRD VISCOUNT BRIDGEMAN · RT HON. VISCOUNTESS BRIDGEMAN

Created 26/09/1986Registered 06/10/1986Satisfied 27/06/2001

CompanyRankvs 550+ 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
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.36-£1.4M
20230.31-£260k
20210.38+£171k
20200.65+£245k
20190.53

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.