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The Old Smithy Recording Studios Limited

02641887

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

"THE OLD SMITHY", KEMPSEY, WR5 3NS
Incorporated 30/08/1991

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 79

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

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Virginia Barbara Murfin

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 79

"The Old Smithy", Kempsey, WR5 3NS

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

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

CompanyRankvs 5814+ SIC 59200 peers
44

Financial strength2th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees49th percentile among SIC peers · 7/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.87× · 16/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength1/25 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.

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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2024

Net Worth

-£140k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£41k

Working capital

Current Assets

£82k

Current Liabilities

£44k

Fixed Assets

£12k

Debtors

£105k

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£53k

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.87-£6k
20231.80-£229k
202211.62-£157k
2021+£489k
20204.12-£28k
20192.08+£4k
20182.37

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.