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Purple Public Relations Limited

03419892

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

SEVENTH FLOOR, LONDON, WC2B 6XD
Incorporated 14/08/1997

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2023

full

Next accounts due

24/03/2026

Overdue

Confirmation statement

Last: 03/08/2025

Due 17/08/2026

On track

Industry

82990
Other business support service activities

Officers

Mr Andrew Fergus George Lawlor

secretary · Since 14/08/1997

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 23 other boards

Mr Andrew Fergus George Lawlor

director · Since 14/08/1997

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 23 other boards

Caroline Michelle Lynch

director · Since 14/08/1997

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Nancy Margot Oakley

director · Since 01/02/2014

PR CONSULTANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 66

Mr Steven Ronald King

director · Since 21/03/2018

PR CONSULTANT

BRITISH · UNITED STATES · Age 43

Dr Christian Kurtzke

director · Since 05/02/2021

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

GERMAN · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Also on 13 other boards

Mr Andrew Edward Lister

director · Since 15/04/2021

VP

BRITISH · UNITED STATES · Age 42

Kathleen Leah Barnea

director · Since 15/04/2021

VP

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES · Age 47

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Together Group Studios Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

C/O Fieldfisher Riverbank House, 2 Swan Lane, London, EC4R 3TT

Reg: 12369355 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 05/02/2021

Former PSCs

Caroline Michelle Lynch

Ceased 05/02/2021

Mr Andrew Fergus George Lawlor

Ceased 05/02/2021

Mrs Alison June Lawlor

Ceased 05/02/2021

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 23/07/2025Registered 05/08/2025
Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 29/06/2023Registered 03/07/2023
Charge
satisfied

GROWTH STREET PROVISION LIMITED

Created 20/06/2019Registered 20/06/2019Satisfied 31/07/2020
charge
outstanding

THE CROWN ESTATE COMMISSIONERS ON BEHALF OF HER MAJESTY

Created 14/02/2011Registered 17/02/2011
charge
outstanding

THE CROWN ESTATE COMMISSIONERS ON BEHALF OF HER MAJESTY

Created 14/02/2011Registered 17/02/2011
charge
satisfied

PONTSARN INVESTMENTS LIMITED

Created 15/07/2003Registered 18/07/2003Satisfied 12/06/2019
charge
satisfied

PONTSARN INVESTMENTS LIMITED

Created 20/02/2001Registered 23/02/2001Satisfied 12/06/2019
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 04/01/2000Registered 08/01/2000

CompanyRankvs 138+ SIC 82990 peers
70

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.21× · 20/20
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 strength25/25 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.

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

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

scalability, and supporting the continued focus on digital innovation and security. These strategic moves have positioned the company for greater operational flexibility and future growth. Going concern Due to the uncertainty arising from the potential future economic climate, the directors have reviewed the company’s ability to continue as a going concern taking into account the potent

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2023

Turnover

£9.6M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£13.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£702k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.0M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£12.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£16.9M

Current Liabilities

£4.0M

Fixed Assets

£5.9M

Debtors

£10.7M

Gross Profit

£9.6M

Admin Expenses

£9.2M

Operating Profit

£702k

Profit After Tax

£993k

105avg. employees-69

Tax at Year End

Corp tax-£127k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£5.0M
NI contributions£551k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£170k
Assets less current liabilities£18.8M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2023.0.135

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20234.21+£12.4M
20202.31-£38k
20191.47-£145k
20181.74

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.