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Wardour Communications Limited

03189306

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

81-87 HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, WC1V 6DF
Incorporated 23/04/1996

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 23/04/2026

Due 07/05/2027

On track

Industry

58142
Publishing of consumer and business journals and periodicals

Officers

Mr Martin Daniel Macconnol

director · Since 01/07/1996

JOURNALIST

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Julian Thomas

director · Since 17/07/2023

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Persons with Significant Control

Wardour Holdings Limited

75–100% shares

5th Floor Drury House, 34-43 Russell Street, London, WC2B 5HA

Reg: 3421529 · England And Wales · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 25/10/2016Registered 25/10/2016
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS NOMINEES (GEORGE YARD) LIMITED

Created 14/06/2011Registered 18/06/2011Satisfied 26/03/2021
charge
satisfied

GE COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED (THE SECURITY HOLDER)

Created 11/05/2006Registered 20/05/2006Satisfied 21/10/2016
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 29/01/1997Registered 13/02/1997Satisfied 10/05/2006

CompanyRankvs 27+ SIC 58142 peers
78

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.13× · 20/20
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.

Liquidity20/20 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

£1.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£0

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£922k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.7M

Current Liabilities

£818k

Fixed Assets

£126k

Debtors

£1.7M

Profit After Tax

-£240k

24avg. employees-10

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£34k
Dividends paid£100k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£85k
Assets less current liabilities£1.0M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.13-£560k
20233.45-£340k
20223.35—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.