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Firstcall Photographic Limited

02633764

liquidation
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Insolvency history
Health Score
N/A

Details

GOODWOOD HOUSE, TAUNTON, TA1 2PX
Incorporated 31/07/1991

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2023

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2025

Overdue

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/07/2024

Due 14/08/2025

Overdue

Industry

74209
Other photographic activities

Officers

Mr Rodney Bates

secretary · Since 31/07/1992

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Rodney Bates

director · Since 31/07/1992

DARKROOM SUPPLIES BUSINESS PROPRIETOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Mary Lynne Bates

director · Since 01/09/2009

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 70

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Rodney Bates

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors
Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 71

Cherry Grove Rise, West Monkton, Taunton, TA2 8LW

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Mary Lynne Bates

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 70

Cherry Grove Rise, West Monkton, Taunton, TA2 8LW

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 30/11/2005Registered 03/12/2005Satisfied 21/03/2026
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 16/12/1992Registered 23/12/1992Satisfied 21/03/2026

Insolvency History1 case

members voluntary liquidation29/10/2024

Daniel James (practitioner)

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 74209 peers
80

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.06× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Insolvency history -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.

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

Insolvency history: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2023

Net Worth

£397k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£123k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£309k

Working capital

Current Assets

£385k

Current Liabilities

£76k

Fixed Assets

£91k

Debtors

£31k

6avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£3k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£400k
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2021 - FRS102_2021

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20235.06-£31k
20225.47-£43k
20215.74-£21k
20205.37-£39k
20196.13

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.