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The Flash Centre Limited

02441299

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
71 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

Spectrum Point, Clapgate Lane, Birmingham, B32 3DE
Incorporated 08/11/1989

Previously known as

Photographic Studio Consultants Limited · until 30/11/2020
Creative Distribution Works Limited · until 18/07/1997
Starteasy Limited · until 12/12/1989

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

small

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 18/10/2025

Due 01/11/2026

On track

Industry

47430
Retail sale of audio and video equipment in specialised stores

Officers

Geoffrey Ian Clements

secretary · Since 27/11/2020

Geoffrey Ian Clements

director · Since 27/11/2020

British · England · Age 63

Simon Martin Prais

director · Since 27/11/2020

British · England · Age 64

Former

Susan Smith

director · Resigned 13/06/2018

Christopher David Whittle

secretary · Resigned 27/11/2020

Christopher David Whittle

director · Resigned 27/11/2020

Judith Alison Whittle

director · Resigned 27/11/2020

Emily Catherine Whittle

director · Resigned 27/11/2020

Michael Christopher Rowley

director · Resigned 27/11/2020

Charlotte Whittle

director · Resigned 27/11/2020

Persons with Significant Control

Lumesca Group Limited

75–100% shares

Spectrum Point, Clapgate Lane, Birmingham, B32 3DE

Reg: 02850281 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 27/11/2020

Former PSCs

Mrs Susan Smith

Ceased 13/06/2018

Miss Emily Catherine Whittle

Ceased 25/04/2017

Mr Christopher David Whittle

Ceased 27/11/2020

Mr Michael Christopher Rowley

Ceased 25/04/2017

Mrs Judith Alison Whittle

Ceased 25/04/2017

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 04/01/2022Registered 04/01/2022
Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 20/12/2021Registered 21/12/2021

Change History

statusactive
2026-05-10

Active

typeltd
2026-05-10

Private Limited Company

address line1Spectrum Point
2026-05-10

SPECTRUM POINT

post townBirmingham
2026-05-10

BIRMINGHAM

CompanyRankvs 120+ SIC 47430 peers
56

Financial strength81th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees92th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.25× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength20/25 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.

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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

successfully. Based on management's assessment and our audit procedures, we have concluded no material uncertainty exists that casts significant doubt on the group's ability to continue as a going concern. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter . The name of the Senior Statutory Auditor who signed the audit report on 29 September 2025 was Paul Matthews , who signed for and

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£106k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£11k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£104k

Working capital

Current Assets

£519k

Current Liabilities

£415k

Fixed Assets

£2k

Debtors

£509k

8avg. employees-4
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.25-£559k
20233.32

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.

Filing History100 filings

Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

27/10/20253 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

30/09/202511 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

21/10/20243 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

16/09/202410 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

18/10/20233 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

25/09/202311 pages · PDF
MA

memorandum articles

20/07/202324 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

20/07/20232 pages · PDF
SH08

capital name of class of shares

20/07/20232 pages · PDF
CC04

statement of companys objects

13/07/20232 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

24/10/20223 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

30/09/20229 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type unaudited abridged

24/05/202211 pages · PDF
Accounts date changed

change account reference date company current shortened

25/02/20221 page · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

04/01/202241 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

21/12/202130 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

18/10/20214 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

10/05/202111 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

30/11/20203 pages · PDF
CH03

change person secretary company with change date

28/11/20201 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

28/11/20201 page · PDF
PSC07

cessation of a person with significant control

28/11/20201 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

28/11/20201 page · PDF
PSC02

notification of a person with significant control

28/11/20202 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

28/11/20201 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

28/11/20201 page · PDF
TM02

termination secretary company with name termination date

28/11/20201 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

28/11/20201 page · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

28/11/20202 pages · PDF
AP03

appoint person secretary company with name date

28/11/20202 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

28/11/20202 pages · PDF
Address changed

change registered office address company with date old address new address

28/11/20201 page · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

10/11/20201 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

26/10/20203 pages · PDF
Accounts date changed

change account reference date company previous extended

14/08/20201 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

22/10/20193 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

26/07/201910 pages · PDF
Address changed

change registered office address company with date old address new address

22/03/20191 page · PDF
Address changed

change registered office address company with date old address new address

22/03/20191 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

03/12/201810 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

12/11/20184 pages · PDF
PSC07

cessation of a person with significant control

18/10/20181 page · PDF
PSC07

cessation of a person with significant control

18/10/20181 page · PDF
PSC07

cessation of a person with significant control

18/10/20181 page · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

13/06/20182 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

13/06/20181 page · PDF
PSC07

cessation of a person with significant control

13/06/20181 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

08/01/20183 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

09/10/201711 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

14/11/201610 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

18/10/20166 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

25/08/20162 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

16/05/20164 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

16/05/201618 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

04/03/20165 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

19/11/20157 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

15/11/20156 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

17/11/20147 pages · PDF
MISC

miscellaneous

14/11/20141 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

20/10/20146 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

12/11/20137 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

15/08/20136 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name

10/06/20132 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

20/11/20126 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

14/11/20127 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

16/11/20117 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

09/11/20116 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name

31/10/20112 pages · PDF
Accounts date changed

change account reference date company current shortened

28/10/20111 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name

28/10/20111 page · PDF
MG02

legacy

04/04/20113 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

13/01/201115 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

09/12/20107 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

26/01/20106 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

26/01/20102 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

26/01/20102 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

26/01/20102 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

14/11/20097 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

12/11/20084 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

17/10/20087 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

13/11/20073 pages · PDF
190

legacy

13/11/20071 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

01/11/20077 pages · PDF
288a

legacy

09/02/20071 page · PDF
288b

legacy

09/02/20071 page · PDF
363a

legacy

06/02/20073 pages · PDF
353

legacy

06/02/20071 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

25/10/20067 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

04/01/20067 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

15/12/20058 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

18/11/20046 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

10/11/20048 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

06/02/20048 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

13/11/20036 pages · PDF
288a

legacy

08/08/20032 pages · PDF
288a

legacy

08/08/20032 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

10/12/200213 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

19/11/20025 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

16/11/20015 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

15/10/200113 pages · PDF