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Science Photo Library Limited

01550520

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)

Details

GROUND FLOOR, LONDON, SW1Y 5JG
Incorporated 12/03/1981

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 07/08/2025

Due 21/08/2026

On track

Industry

74209
Other photographic activities

Officers

Ms Rosemary Jean Laughton Taylor

director · Since 07/08/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 73

Also on 1 other board

Giancarlo Zuccotto

director · Since 01/07/1997

DIRECTOR

ITALIAN · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Simon Neil Stone

director · Since 01/10/2010

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 1 other board

Giancarlo Zuccotto

secretary · Since 19/03/2026

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Ms Rosemary Jean Laughton Taylor

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 73

Ground Floor, 45 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5JG

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Michael Marten

Ceased 01/05/2019

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 14/05/2001Registered 18/05/2001Satisfied 22/03/2023

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 74209 peers
90

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.09× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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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.

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

£693k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£766k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£621k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.2M

Current Liabilities

£568k

Fixed Assets

£72k

Debtors

£368k

27avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£693k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.09-£59k
20232.23-£153k
20212.19-£41k
20202.25

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.