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Pilot Film And Television Productions Limited

02643675

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
67 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

THE OLD STUDIO, LONDON, W10 5AT
Incorporated 06/09/1991

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

59113
Television programme production activities

Officers

Mr Ian Robert Cross

director · Since 04/10/1991

TELEVISION PRODUCER

AUSTRALIAN · ENGLAND · Age 70

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Ian Robert Cross

75–100% shares

Australian · England · Age 70

The Old Studio, London, W10 5AT

Notified 06/09/2016

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

INTERBAY FUNDING, LTD.

Created 12/12/2025Registered 18/12/2025
Charge
outstanding

INTERBAY FUNDING, LTD.

Created 12/12/2025Registered 18/12/2025
Charge
satisfied

MORGAN LLOYD TRUSTEES LIMITED AS TRUSTEE OF THE PILOT FILM PENSION SCHEME · IAN CROSS AS TRUSTEE OF THE PILOT FILM PENSION SCHEME

Created 18/01/2021Registered 20/01/2021Satisfied 06/02/2026
Charge
outstanding

TOGETHER COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED (COMPANY NUMBER 2058813)

Created 12/08/2019Registered 14/08/2019
Charge
outstanding

TOGETHER COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED (COMPANY NUMBER 2058813)

Created 12/08/2019Registered 14/08/2019
Charge
satisfied

TOGETHER COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED (CO.NO. 2058813)

Created 15/03/2017Registered 20/03/2017Satisfied 19/04/2018
Charge
satisfied

TOGETHER COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED (CO.NO. 2058813)

Created 15/03/2017Registered 17/03/2017Satisfied 19/04/2018
Charge
satisfied

IAN CROSS AS TRUSTEE OF PILOT FILM PENSION SCHEME · MORGAN LLOYD TRUSTEES LIMITED AS TRUSTEE OF PILOT FILM PENSION SCHEME

Created 28/07/2016Registered 08/08/2016Satisfied 06/02/2026
Charge
satisfied

IAN CROSS AS TRUSTEE OF PILOT FILM PENSION SCHEME · MORGAN LLOYD TRUSTEES LIMITED AS TRUSTEE OF PILOT FILM PENSION SCHEME

Created 13/07/2016Registered 27/07/2016Satisfied 06/02/2026
Charge
satisfied

ARBUTHNOT LATHAM & CO., LIMITED

Created 20/01/2016Registered 22/01/2016Satisfied 17/03/2017
Charge
satisfied

ARBUTHNOT LATHAM & CO., LIMITED

Created 20/01/2016Registered 22/01/2016Satisfied 17/03/2017
charge
satisfied

COUTTS & COMPANY

Created 19/01/2012Registered 26/01/2012Satisfied 28/01/2016
charge
satisfied

COUTTS & COMPANY

Created 18/08/2011Registered 23/08/2011Satisfied 28/01/2016
charge
satisfied

COUTTS & COMPANY

Created 18/08/2011Registered 23/08/2011Satisfied 25/01/2016
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/06/1998Registered 26/06/1998Satisfied 13/10/2010
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 25/03/1998Registered 02/04/1998Satisfied 23/08/2011
charge
satisfied

FIRST NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK PLC

Created 25/03/1998Registered 31/03/1998Satisfied 29/10/2001
charge
satisfied

FIRST NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK PLC

Created 25/03/1998Registered 31/03/1998Satisfied 29/10/2001
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 10/11/1997Registered 24/11/1997Satisfied 13/10/2010
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 20/08/1992Registered 04/09/1992Satisfied 23/08/2011

CompanyRankvs 1852+ SIC 59113 peers
64

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.98× · 6/20
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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/09/2024

Net Worth

£503k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2k

Working capital

Current Assets

£650k

Current Liabilities

£663k

Fixed Assets

£723k

4avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End(2019)

Corp tax£136k

Director Loans(2019)

Company owes directors£17k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£726k
Signed by 23 April 2025

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.98-£63k
20231.02-£111k
20221.23-£44k
20211.29+£45k
20201.34-£397k
20191.67-£302k
20181.53

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.