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Blackout Limited

02502293

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)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

130 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, LONDON, W1D 5EU
Incorporated 15/05/1990

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/03/2026

Due 14/04/2027

On track

Industry

77291
Renting and leasing of media entertainment equipment
96090
Other personal service activities

Officers

Christopher Robert Brain

director · Since 07/02/2000

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 3 other boards

Kevin George Monks

director · Since 25/03/2004

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 53

Also on 1 other board

Mr Richard Steven Ward

director · Since 18/12/2019

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Henrietta Eloise Hillman

director · Since 01/05/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 50

Timothy Malcolm Searle

director · Since 01/05/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 52

Persons with Significant Control

Blackout International Limited

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

130, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 5EU

Reg: 07664591 · England And Wales · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 31/03/2023

Former PSCs

Stephen John Tuck

Ceased 31/03/2023

Ms Sarah Caroline Smith

Ceased 31/03/2023

Sarah Caroline Smith

Ceased 31/03/2023

CompanyRankvs 175+ SIC 77291 peers
65

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.88× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -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.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity6/20 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

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 concern are d

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025

Turnover

£8.6M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£945k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£305k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.2M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£141k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.1M

Current Liabilities

£1.2M

Fixed Assets

£1.4M

Debtors

£753k

Cost of Sales

£2.2M

Gross Profit

£6.4M

Admin Expenses

£5.4M

Operating Profit

£1.1M

Profit After Tax

£886k

61avg. employees+2

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid-£1.4M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.0M
NI contributions£420k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.2M
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.88-£464k
20241.36

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.