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Blake Friedmann Literary Agency Limited

01203671

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

GROUND FLOOR, LONDON, N5 1QP
Incorporated 14/03/1975

Compliance

Last accounts

31/05/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/05/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 22/01/2026

Due 05/02/2027

On track

Industry

58110
Book publishing

Officers

Mr Julian Friedmann

director · Since 17/01/1991

LITERARY AGENT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 82

Also on 1 other board

Ms Isobel Margaret Dixon

director · Since 18/03/2002

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH,SOUTH AFRICAN · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Julian Friedmann

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 82

Ground Floor, 15 Highbury Place, London, N5 1QP

Notified 06/04/2016

Ms Isobel Margaret Dixon

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British,South African · England · Age 57

Ground Floor, 15 Highbury Place, London, N5 1QP

Notified 21/06/2019

Former PSCs

The Executor Of The Estate Of Carole Rae Blake

Ceased 21/06/2019

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 25/09/2018Registered 28/09/2018

CompanyRankvs 3181+ SIC 58110 peers
37

Financial strength1th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.15× · 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 strength0/25 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/05/2024

Net Worth

-£275k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£325

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£264k

Working capital

Current Assets

£47k

Current Liabilities

£311k

Fixed Assets

£19k

Debtors

£47k

14avg. employees-2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£0

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£1
Assets less current liabilities-£245k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.15-£110k
20230.40-£5k
20220.45+£47k
20210.28+£7k
20200.16-£3k
20180.19—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.