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Photographic Hire (David French) Limited

01543471

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

C/O GORRIE WHITSON LIMITED, 1ST FLOOR, CROMWELL HOUSE, LONDON, WC1V 6HZ
Incorporated 05/02/1981

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/10/2025

Due 28/10/2026

On track

Industry

74209
Other photographic activities

Officers

Mrs Helen Elizabeth French

secretary · Since 14/10/1991

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 76

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Helen Elizabeth French

director · Since 07/10/2015

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR & BOOKKEEPER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 76

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Lucy Jane Taylor

director · Since 24/10/2024

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Helen Elizabeth French

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 76

Unit 38, Acorn Industrial Park, Crayford Road, Kent, DA1 4AL

Notified 01/07/2016

Mr David Alan French

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 76

Unit 38, Acorn Industrial Park, Crayford Road, Kent, DA1 4AL

Notified 01/07/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

ALLNATT LONDON PROPERTIES PLC

Created 04/06/2007Registered 09/06/2007
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK LIMITED

Created 09/07/1981Registered 16/07/1981

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 74209 peers
80

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 8.71× · 20/20
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 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.

Liquidity20/20 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£566k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£329k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£348k

Working capital

Current Assets

£393k

Current Liabilities

£45k

Fixed Assets

£257k

Debtors

£64k

6avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£605k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20258.71-£85k
20245.73+£3k
20235.72+£65k
20223.82+£197k
20217.67+£17k
20205.09+£83k
20194.35—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.