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Lake Communications Ltd.

01126638

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

UNIT 16 MATRIX STUDIOS 91 PETERBOROUGH ROAD, LONDON, SW6 3BU
Incorporated 03/08/1973

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 22/04/2026

Due 06/05/2027

On track

Industry

73200
Market research and public opinion polling

Officers

Annabelle Viola Svedberg

secretary · Since 19/05/2006

BRITISH

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Michael James Botley

director · Since 05/10/2020

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Michael James Thompson

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 29

Unit 16 Matrix Studios, 91 Peterborough Road, London, SW6 3BU

Notified 01/03/2026

Former PSCs

Mr Michael Charles Thompson

Ceased 13/09/2020

Mrs Annabelle Viola Thompson

Ceased 01/02/2026

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

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charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 20/01/2011Registered 29/01/2011
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 01/06/1999Registered 08/06/1999Satisfied 25/03/2004
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 15/12/1988Registered 21/12/1988Satisfied 09/10/2002
charge
satisfied

NEL PENSIONS LTD.

Created 03/04/1987Registered 16/04/1987Satisfied 09/10/2002
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 03/12/1986Registered 10/12/1986Satisfied 27/09/2002
charge
satisfied

NEL PENSIONS LIMITED.

Created 19/11/1987Registered 21/11/1986Satisfied 09/10/2002

CompanyRankvs 327+ SIC 73200 peers
69

Financial strength89th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.1× · 12/20
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 strength22/25 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.

Liquidity12/20 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£161k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£37k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£20k

Working capital

Current Assets

£229k

Current Liabilities

£209k

Fixed Assets

£215k

Debtors

£168k

90avg. employees-5

Tax at Year End

VAT£72k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£200k
Bank loans & overdrafts£32k
Assets less current liabilities£235k
Prepared with Taxfiler

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20241.10+£22k£1.4M
20231.10+£7k£1.2M
20221.23+£76k£1.4M
20211.40+£99k—
20200.55-£418k£1.0M
20192.15+£111k—
20183.09+£687—
20173.02——

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.