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Waddell Limited

03039139

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
64 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

Studio Smithfield, 2nd Floor, London, EC1A 9PT
Incorporated 29/03/1995

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 28/07/2026

Due 11/08/2027

On track

Industry

58190
Other publishing activities

Officers

Susanne Waddell

secretary · Since 01/04/1996

BRITISH

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Jefferson Winston Hack

director · Since 30/03/1999

EDITOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 4 other boards

Susanne Waddell

secretary · Since 01/04/1996

British

Jefferson Winston Hack

director · Since 30/03/1999

British · England · Age 55

Former

Cawley Registrars Limited

corporate secretary · Resigned 01/02/1996

Temple Secretaries Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 01/04/1996

Company Directors Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 01/04/1996

John Rankin Waddell

director · Resigned 07/11/2024

Persons with Significant Control

Dazed Group Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Third Floor, 2 Arundel Street, London, WC2R 3DA

Reg: 5208432 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BIBBY FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

Created 02/12/2025Registered 05/12/2025
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 13/06/2007Registered 19/06/2007
charge
outstanding

BIBBY FACTORS SUSSEX LIMITED

Created 17/09/2002Registered 18/09/2002

Change History

officer appointedWADDELL, Susanne
2026-08-23
officer appointedHACK, Jefferson Winston
2026-08-23
statusactive
2026-08-23

Active

typeltd
2026-08-23

Private Limited Company

address line1Studio Smithfield
2026-08-23

STUDIO SMITHFIELD

post townLondon
2026-08-23

LONDON

CompanyRankvs 5218+ SIC 58190 peers
31

Financial strength1th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.68× · 6/20
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.

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

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

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the director with respect to going concern are de

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025

Net Worth

-£1.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£642k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.2M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£1.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.4M

Current Liabilities

£5.0M

Fixed Assets

£41k

Debtors

£2.7M

Admin Expenses

£4.5M

Profit After Tax

£1.1M

81avg. employees+80

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£71k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£4.8M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£1.5M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20250.68
20240.54

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.