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Zinc Television London Limited

02800925

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
68 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

17 DOMINION STREET, LONDON, EC2M 2EF
Incorporated 18/03/1993

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

59113
Television programme production activities

Officers

Mr Mark David Browning

director · Since 23/04/2019

CEO

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 10 other boards

Ms Laura Elisabeth Mcgaughey

director · Since 21/11/2025

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 49

Also on 17 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Zinc Media Group Plc

75–100% shares

7 Exchange Crescent, Conference Square, Edinburgh, EH3 8AN

Reg: Sc075133 · Companies Registry Of Scotland · Public Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 17/09/2020Registered 21/09/2020
charge
satisfied

BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 31/01/2011Registered 01/02/2011Satisfied 20/06/2012
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 31/03/2006Registered 08/04/2006Satisfied 18/04/2012
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 26/09/2002Registered 27/09/2002Satisfied 29/04/2006
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 27/07/2000Registered 09/08/2000Satisfied 29/11/2002
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 29/11/1999Registered 04/12/1999Satisfied 29/11/2002
charge
satisfied

GUINNESS MAHON & CO.LIMITED (ENTERTAINMENT FINANCING)

Created 21/01/1994Registered 04/02/1994Satisfied 15/06/1994
charge
satisfied

FILM FINANCES INC.

Created 21/01/1994Registered 01/02/1994Satisfied 15/06/1994
charge
satisfied

GUINNESS MAHON & CO LIMITED

Created 21/01/1994Registered 27/01/1994Satisfied 15/06/1994
charge
satisfied

GUINNESS MAHON & CO LIMITED

Created 21/01/1994Registered 27/01/1994Satisfied 15/06/1994

CompanyRankvs 6569+ SIC 59113 peers
41

Financial strength0th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.64× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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47
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.

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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

-£6.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£176k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£6.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£11.1M

Current Liabilities

£17.3M

Fixed Assets

£250k

Debtors

£10.9M

45avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£5.9M
Prepared with VT Final Accounts

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.64-£1.3M
20230.67-£1.5M
20220.63-£2.1M
20210.77-£1.2M
20200.99—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.