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The Playwrite Group Limited

04143796

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

Kent House Kent Street, Sedlescombe, Battle, TN33 0SG
Incorporated 18/01/2001

Previously known as

The Playwrite Group Plc · until 17/08/2022
Playwrite Plc · until 23/05/2001

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 18/01/2026

Due 01/02/2027

On track

Industry

46900
Non-specialised wholesale trade

Officers

Mr James Alexander Cornelius

director · Since 07/11/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 1 other board

Mr Guy Dominic Cornelius

director · Since 01/09/2019

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 39

Also on 1 other board

Mr Warren Henry Cornelius

secretary · Since 16/01/2026

James Alexander Cornelius

director · Since 07/11/2016

British · England · Age 47

Guy Dominic Cornelius

director · Since 01/09/2019

British · England · Age 39

Warren Henry Cornelius

secretary · Since 16/01/2026

Former

L & A Registrars Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 18/02/2001

L & A Secretarial Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 18/02/2001

L & A Registrars Limited

corporate director · Resigned 18/02/2001

Warren Henry Cornelius

secretary · Resigned 29/06/2001

Allan Harold Kutner

director · Resigned 11/10/2002

Allan Harold Kutner

secretary · Resigned 25/10/2002

Warren Henry Cornelius

director · Resigned 07/11/2016

Warren Henry Cornelius

secretary · Resigned 07/11/2016

Richard William Towse

director · Resigned 01/03/2017

Ingrid Anne Towse

director · Resigned 01/03/2017

William David Cornelius

director · Resigned 01/04/2020

William David Cornelius

secretary · Resigned 16/01/2026

Guy Dominic Cornelius

secretary · Resigned 16/01/2026

Persons with Significant Control

W. H. Cornelius Limited

25–50% shares

The Old Wheel House 31/37, Church Street, Reigate, RH2 0AD

Reg: 00408803 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

S. Oppenheimer Limited

Ceased 01/02/2018

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 29/08/2025Registered 02/09/2025
Charge
outstanding

W.H. CORNELIUS LIMITED

Created 20/10/2020Registered 20/10/2020
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/08/2001Registered 20/08/2001Satisfied 27/10/2020

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-12

Active

typeltd
2026-06-12

Private Limited Company

address line1Kent House Kent Street
2026-06-12

KENT HOUSE KENT STREET

post townBattle
2026-06-12

BATTLE

officer appointedCORNELIUS, Warren Henry
2026-06-12
officer appointedCORNELIUS, Guy Dominic
2026-06-12
officer appointedCORNELIUS, James Alexander
2026-06-12

CompanyRankvs 663+ SIC 46900 peers
77

Financial strength90th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.95× · 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 strength23/25 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

£600k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£716k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.7M

Current Liabilities

£427k

Fixed Assets

£13k

Debtors

£97k

16avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£5k

People Costs(2022)

Wages & salaries£396k
NI contributions£37k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£238k
Assets less current liabilities£1.3M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20243.95+£18k
20236.59+£24k
20226.20+£108k
20216.07+£11k
20207.75

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.