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The Old Smithy Recording Studios Limited

02641887

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
68 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

"The Old Smithy", Post Office Lane, Kempsey, WR5 3NS
Incorporated 30/08/1991

Previously known as

Finecorp Limited · until 10/10/1991

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 15/08/2025

Due 29/08/2026

On track

Industry

59200
Sound recording and music publishing activities

Officers

Mrs Virginia Barbara Murfin

director · Since 26/09/1991

TEACHER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Also on 28 other boards

Mrs Virginia Barbara Murfin

secretary · Since 11/03/2010

Also on 28 other boards

Mr John Edwin Julius Murfin

director · Since 16/05/2019

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 84

Also on 4 other boards

Virginia Barbara Murfin

director · Since 26/09/1991

British · England · Age 80

Virginia Barbara Murfin

secretary · Since 11/03/2010

John Edwin Julius Murfin

director · Since 16/05/2019

British · England · Age 84

Former

Co Form (Nominees) Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 26/09/1991

Co Form (Secretaries) Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 26/09/1991

John Edwin Julius Murfin

secretary · Resigned 16/06/1993

Jillian Mary Hadley

secretary · Resigned 29/08/2001

John Edwin Julius Murfin

secretary · Resigned 11/03/2010

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Virginia Barbara Murfin

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 80

"The Old Smithy", Kempsey, WR5 3NS

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 01/10/1997Registered 08/10/1997

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-23

Active

typeltd
2026-07-23

Private Limited Company

address line1"The Old Smithy"
2026-07-23

"THE OLD SMITHY"

post townKempsey
2026-07-23

KEMPSEY

officer appointedMURFIN, Virginia Barbara
2026-07-23
officer appointedMURFIN, John Edwin Julius
2026-07-23
officer appointedMURFIN, Virginia Barbara
2026-07-23

CompanyRankvs 5998+ SIC 59200 peers
29

Financial strength1th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees48th percentile among SIC peers · 7/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.04× · 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 strength0/25 pts

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

Employees7/15 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

the UK and Republic of Ireland” including the provisions of Section 1A “Small Entities” and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historic cost convention. Going concern In preparing these financial statements, the directors have assessed whether there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that cast significant doubt upon the company

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2025

Net Worth

-£207k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£6

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£458

Working capital

Current Assets

£13k

Current Liabilities

£13k

Fixed Assets

£10k

Debtors

£13k

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£11k
Signed by Mrs V Murfin,Prepared with IRIS Elements Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.04-£67k
20241.87-£6k
20231.80

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.