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British Academy Of Songwriters, Composers And Authors

03643088

active
PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

5A BEAR LANE, SOUTHWARK, SE1 0UH
Incorporated 28/09/1998

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 28/09/2025

Due 12/10/2026

On track

Industry

90020
Support activities to performing arts

Officers

Mr Orphy Everton Robinson

director · Since 19/07/2018

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Thomas William Gray

director · Since 10/09/2020

SONGWRITER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 49

Also on 5 other boards

Ms Ayanna Mose Witter-Johnson

director · Since 01/04/2022

SONGWRITER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 41

Also on 3 other boards

Ms Fiona Mackay Barclay Bevan

director · Since 01/04/2022

SONGWRITER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 43

Eve-Louise Horne

director · Since 25/01/2024

SONGWRITER/PRODUCER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 49

Mr Roberto Neri

secretary · Since 15/04/2024

Ines Dunn

director · Since 09/12/2024

MUSICIAN/SONGWRITER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 24

Iain Archer

director · Since 09/12/2024

SONGWRITER/PRODUCER/ARTIST

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Mika Sellens

director · Since 09/12/2024

SONGWRITER / MUSIC PRODUCER / LECTURER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 47

Elizabeth Esau

director · Since 09/12/2024

SONGWRITER/RECORDING ARTIST

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 26

Mr Dru Masters

director · Since 09/12/2024

COMPOSER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Also on 1 other board

Patrick Okogwu

director · Since 09/12/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 37

Mr David Arnold

director · Since 09/12/2024

COMPOSER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Emily Howard

director · Since 27/06/2025

'COMPOSER/ PROFESSOR IN COMPOSITION

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 47

Mr Renell Anton Shaw-Joseph

director · Since 22/09/2025

COMPOSER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 38

Also on 1 other board

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

COUTTS & COMPANY

Created 30/05/2000Registered 03/06/2000

CompanyRankvs 390+ SIC 90020 peers
75

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.78× · 16/20
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.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity16/20 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

£376k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£802k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£378k

Working capital

Current Assets

£863k

Current Liabilities

£485k

Fixed Assets

£6k

Debtors

£61k

25avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£10k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£18k
Assets less current liabilities£384k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.78+£32k
20231.77-£4k
20221.68+£140k
20211.39+£120k
20201.19+£6k
20191.13+£41k
20181.15

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.