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Ecosse Films Limited

02179593

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 10 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

10 ORANGE STREET, LONDON, WC2H 7DQ
Incorporated 16/10/1987

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 29/11/2025

Due 13/12/2026

On track

Industry

59111
Motion picture production activities
59113
Television programme production activities

Officers

Mr Douglas James Rae

director · Since 06/12/1991

FILM PRODUCER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 80

Also on 13 other boards

Mr Robert John Bernstein

director · Since 13/10/1998

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 1 other board

Mr Christopher Hainsworth

secretary · Since 01/11/2023

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Douglas James Rae

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 80

10, Orange Street, London, WC2H 7DQ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Robert John Bernstein

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 58

62, Camberwell Grove, London, SE5 8RF

Notified 03/08/2020

Charges10 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

SCOPE PICTURES SPRL

Created 29/03/2017Registered 06/04/2017
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 27/09/2013Registered 01/10/2013
charge
outstanding

MAKALU PRODUCTIONS PLC

Created 01/11/2012Registered 13/11/2012
charge
outstanding

INGENIOUS BROADCASTING 2 LLP

Created 12/07/2007Registered 26/07/2007
charge
outstanding

BORD SCANNAN NA HEIRANN (IRISH FILM BOARD)

Created 12/07/2007Registered 26/07/2007
charge
outstanding

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC

Created 15/05/2007Registered 24/05/2007
charge
outstanding

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC

Created 15/05/2007Registered 24/05/2007
charge
outstanding

UK FILM COUNCIL

Created 13/02/2006Registered 17/02/2006
charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 05/04/2005Registered 20/04/2005
charge
outstanding

ABBEY NATIONAL TREASURY SERVICES PLC

Created 05/04/2002Registered 12/04/2002
charge
satisfied

COUTTS & COMPANY

Created 04/07/1997Registered 12/07/1997Satisfied 24/12/1998

CompanyRankvs 64+ SIC 59111 peers
78

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.05× · 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 strength24/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees14/15 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 30/09/2024

Net Worth

£249k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£273k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£272k

Working capital

Current Assets

£340k

Current Liabilities

£67k

Fixed Assets

£5k

Debtors

£66k

4avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£277k
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2023 - FRS102_2023

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20245.05+£49k
20235.22+£126k
20223.03+£112k
20211.11—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.