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British Academy Of Songwriters, Composers And Authors

03643088

active
private limited guarant nsc limited exemption
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

5a Bear Lane, Southwark, SE1 0UH
Incorporated 28/09/1998

Previously known as

British Academy Of Composers & Songwriters · until 14/05/2010

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 28/09/2026

Due 12/10/2027

On track

Industry

90020
Support activities to performing arts

Officers

Mr Orphy Everton Robinson

director · Since 19/07/2018

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Thomas William Gray

director · Since 10/09/2020

SONGWRITER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM

Also on 5 other boards

Ms Fiona Mackay Barclay Bevan

director · Since 01/04/2022

SONGWRITER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM

Ms Ayanna Mose Witter-Johnson

director · Since 01/04/2022

SONGWRITER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM

Also on 3 other boards

Eve-Louise Horne

director · Since 25/01/2024

SONGWRITER/PRODUCER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM

Mr Roberto Neri

secretary · Since 15/04/2024

Iain Archer

director · Since 09/12/2024

SONGWRITER/PRODUCER/ARTIST

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM

Ines Dunn

director · Since 09/12/2024

MUSICIAN/SONGWRITER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM

Mr Dru Masters

director · Since 09/12/2024

COMPOSER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM

Also on 1 other board

Patrick Okogwu

director · Since 09/12/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM

Mika Sellens

director · Since 09/12/2024

SONGWRITER / MUSIC PRODUCER / LECTURER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM

Elizabeth Esau

director · Since 09/12/2024

SONGWRITER/RECORDING ARTIST

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM

Mr David Arnold

director · Since 09/12/2024

COMPOSER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM

Emily Howard

director · Since 27/06/2025

'COMPOSER/ PROFESSOR IN COMPOSITION

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM

Mr Renell Anton Shaw-Joseph

director · Since 22/09/2025

COMPOSER

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Laura Jayne Golding

director · Since 07/07/2026

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM

Orphy Everton Robinson

director · Since 19/07/2018

British · England

Thomas William Gray

director · Since 10/09/2020

British · United Kingdom

Ayanna Mose Witter-Johnson

director · Since 01/04/2022

British · England

Fiona Mackay Barclay Bevan

director · Since 01/04/2022

British · United Kingdom

Eve-Louise Horne

director · Since 25/01/2024

British · United Kingdom

Roberto Neri

secretary · Since 15/04/2024

Elizabeth Esau

director · Since 09/12/2024

British · United Kingdom

Iain Archer

director · Since 09/12/2024

British · United Kingdom

David Arnold

director · Since 09/12/2024

British · United Kingdom

Ines Dunn

director · Since 09/12/2024

British · United Kingdom

Dru Masters

director · Since 09/12/2024

British · United Kingdom

Patrick Okogwu

director · Since 09/12/2024

British · United Kingdom

Mika Sellens

director · Since 09/12/2024

British · United Kingdom

Emily Howard

director · Since 27/06/2025

British · United Kingdom

Renell Anton Shaw-Joseph

director · Since 22/09/2025

British · England

Laura Jayne Golding

director · Since 07/07/2026

British · United Kingdom

Former

Timothy Gordon Hollier

director · Resigned 10/11/1999

John Martin Dalby

director · Resigned 05/12/2000

David Vickerman Bedford

director · Resigned 05/12/2000

David Frederick Golightly

director · Resigned 07/12/2000

Martin Ellerby

director · Resigned 09/12/2000

Naomi Louise Moskovic

secretary · Resigned 14/12/2000

Lynsey De Paul

director · Resigned 10/01/2001

Barrie Shandon Guard

director · Resigned 13/12/2005

Mervyn Guy Fletcher

director · Resigned 13/12/2005

Christopher Frederick Green

secretary · Resigned 18/09/2008

David Ferguson

director · Resigned 31/01/2009

David Vickerman Bedford

director · Resigned 02/10/2011

Stephen Alec Levine

director · Resigned 15/06/2012

Mark Fishlock

director · Resigned 07/01/2014

Michael David Leeson

director · Resigned 28/07/2015

Simon Darlow

director · Resigned 28/07/2015

Alan Bullard

director · Resigned 28/07/2015

Richard Jacques

director · Resigned 28/07/2015

Timothy James Cameron Fraser

director · Resigned 22/01/2018

Vick Bain

secretary · Resigned 14/12/2018

Elisabeth Renate Ann Barratt

director · Resigned 27/09/2019

Rupert Neville Hine

director · Resigned 05/06/2020

Paul Hartnoll

director · Resigned 16/09/2020

Mark Richard Ayres

director · Resigned 17/03/2021

Gary Carpenter

director · Resigned 01/04/2022

Janee Millicent Bennett

director · Resigned 01/04/2022

Daniel Kidane

director · Resigned 01/04/2022

Crispin Macmichael Sandys Hunt

director · Resigned 01/08/2023

Graham Davies

secretary · Resigned 03/11/2023

Charles James Aston Phillips

secretary · Resigned 31/05/2024

Rebecca Ferguson

director · Resigned 04/11/2024

Lea Gatt

director · Resigned 04/11/2024

Frederick Elliott Kofi

director · Resigned 04/11/2024

Paloma Blomfield

director · Resigned 01/09/2025

Miss Ines Dunn

director · Resigned 09/10/2026

PSC Statements

no individual or entity with signficant control· 28/09/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

COUTTS & COMPANY

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

Change History

status → active
2026-09-27

Active

type → private-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption
2026-09-27

PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)

address line1 → 5a Bear Lane
2026-09-27

5A BEAR LANE

post town → Southwark
2026-09-27

SOUTHWARK

officer appointed → NERI, Roberto
2026-09-27
officer appointed → ARCHER, Iain
2026-09-27
officer appointed → ARNOLD, David
2026-09-27
officer appointed → BEVAN, Fiona Mackay Barclay
2026-09-27
officer appointed → DUNN, Ines
2026-09-27
officer appointed → ESAU, Elizabeth
2026-09-27
officer appointed → GOLDING, Laura Jayne
2026-09-27
officer appointed → GRAY, Thomas William
2026-09-27
officer appointed → HORNE, Eve-Louise
2026-09-27
officer appointed → HOWARD, Emily
2026-09-27
officer appointed → MASTERS, Dru
2026-09-27
officer appointed → OKOGWU, Patrick
2026-09-27
officer appointed → ROBINSON, Orphy Everton
2026-09-27
officer appointed → SELLENS, Mika
2026-09-27
officer appointed → SHAW-JOSEPH, Renell Anton
2026-09-27
officer appointed → WITTER-JOHNSON, Ayanna Mose
2026-09-27

CompanyRankvs 386+ SIC 90020 peers
75

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.65× · 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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£527k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£878k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£516k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.3M

Current Liabilities

£798k

Fixed Assets

£11k

Debtors

£437k

24avg. employees+24

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£50k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£8k
Assets less current liabilities£527k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.65+£0
20251.65+£151k
20241.78+£32k
20231.77—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.

Filing History100 filings

Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

18/09/20268 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

05/08/20262 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

10/10/20253 pages · PDF
MA

memorandum articles

09/10/202525 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

06/10/20251 page · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

30/09/20252 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

01/08/20258 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

01/07/20252 pages · PDF
MA

memorandum articles

13/05/202525 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

25/04/20251 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

25/04/20251 page · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

04/02/20252 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

04/02/20252 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

04/02/20252 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

04/02/20252 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

04/02/20252 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

04/02/20252 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

04/02/20252 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

04/02/20252 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

04/02/20251 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

28/11/20241 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

28/11/20241 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

28/11/20241 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

28/11/20241 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

28/11/20241 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

28/11/20241 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

28/11/20241 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

28/11/20241 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

28/11/20241 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

08/10/20243 pages · PDF
MA

memorandum articles

29/08/202425 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

28/06/20248 pages · PDF
TM02

termination secretary company with name termination date

14/06/20241 page · PDF
AP03

appoint person secretary company with name date

11/06/20242 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

12/04/20242 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

03/04/20242 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

21/03/20242 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

14/03/20241 page · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

14/03/20242 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

25/01/20243 pages · PDF
MA

memorandum articles

25/01/202422 pages · PDF
TM02

termination secretary company with name termination date

23/11/20231 page · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

20/11/20232 pages · PDF
AP03

appoint person secretary company with name date

18/10/20232 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

06/10/20233 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

06/10/20232 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

01/09/20238 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

15/08/20231 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

15/08/20231 page · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

08/08/20232 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

08/08/20232 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

08/08/20232 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

08/02/20232 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

21/12/20221 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

21/12/20221 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

21/12/20221 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

05/10/20223 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

26/09/20227 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

05/04/20221 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

05/04/20221 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

05/04/20221 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

05/04/20221 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

05/04/20221 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

05/04/20221 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

05/04/20221 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

05/04/20221 page · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

04/04/20222 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

04/04/20222 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

04/04/20222 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

04/04/20222 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

04/04/20222 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

12/10/20213 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

14/07/20211 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

14/07/20211 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

14/07/20211 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

06/05/20218 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

21/04/20212 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

21/04/20212 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company

18/03/20211 page · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

17/03/20212 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

17/03/20212 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

17/03/20212 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

17/03/20211 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

17/03/20211 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

09/11/20203 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

03/11/20202 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

27/08/20207 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

31/03/20202 pages · PDF
AP03

appoint person secretary company with name date

26/11/20192 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

25/11/20193 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

25/11/20192 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

25/11/20191 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

25/11/20191 page · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

25/11/20192 pages · PDF
TM02

termination secretary company with name termination date

19/07/20191 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

19/06/20197 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

05/10/20183 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

05/10/20182 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

05/10/20182 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

05/10/20182 pages · PDF