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Freud Communications Limited

02478112

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

1 STEPHEN STREET, LONDON, W1T 1AL
Incorporated 07/03/1990

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 07/03/2026

Due 21/03/2027

On track

Industry

73110
Advertising agencies

Officers

Mr Matthew Rupert Freud

director · Since 07/04/1991

CHAIRMAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Arlo Brady

director · Since 14/10/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Also on 7 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Freuds Group Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

1, Stephen Street, London, W1T 1AL

Reg: 09801605 · Companies House England & Wales · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Matthew Rupert Freud

Significant control

British · England · Age 62

1, Stephen Street, London, W1T 1AL

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

COUTTS & COMPANY

Created 11/12/2024Registered 11/12/2024
Charge
satisfied

COUTTS & COMPANY

Created 30/04/2024Registered 16/05/2024Satisfied 05/09/2024
Charge
outstanding

COUTTS & COMPANY

Created 21/10/2020Registered 28/10/2020
Charge
satisfied

METRO BANK PLC

Created 29/09/2016Registered 03/10/2016Satisfied 28/10/2020
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 30/06/2001Registered 10/07/2001Satisfied 22/04/2014
charge
satisfied

NICHOLAS VAN ZANTEN AS TRUSTEE OF COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING PLC

Created 28/02/1992Registered 10/03/1992Satisfied 22/04/2014

CompanyRankvs 15840+ SIC 73110 peers
66

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.54× · 16/20
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 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.

Liquidity16/20 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

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£27.9M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£12.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£3.5M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£9.6M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£10.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£29.8M

Current Liabilities

£19.4M

Fixed Assets

£1.9M

Debtors

£4.0M

Cost of Sales

£815k

Gross Profit

£27.1M

Admin Expenses

£20.8M

Operating Profit

£6.3M

Profit After Tax

£7.9M

178avg. employees+9

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid-£40.0M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£11.9M
NI contributions£1.5M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£3k
Assets less current liabilities£12.3M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.54+£7.9M
20231.04-£34.0M
20222.57-£1.3M
20212.40

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.