Wasted Talent Ltd
04333049
Some Concerns
- No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
- Negative net worth (-10)
- Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
- 1 outstanding charge (-2)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
31/12/2023
group
Next accounts due
31/12/2025
Confirmation statement
Last: 12/05/2026
Due 26/05/2027
Industry
Officers
director · Since 03/12/2001
PUBLISHING
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60
Also on 1 other board
director · Since 17/01/2014
COMPANY DIRECTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 75
Also on 18 other boards
director · Since 18/10/2018
CONSULTANT
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65
Also on 3 other boards
Persons with Significant Control
Mr Martin Brian Hughes
British · England · Age 64
98, De Beauvoir Road, London, N1 4EN
Notified 05/05/2026
Former PSCs
Mr Ian Stuart Flooks
Ceased 30/04/2020
Tosca Penta Media Limited
Ceased 05/05/2026
Charges1 outstanding
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CompanyRankvs 1256+ SIC 58142 peers32
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
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
The directors remain confident that the Group expects to have sufficient working capital to meet its liabilities and ongoing operations, and therefore consider it appropriate to adopt the going concern basis of preparation for these financial statements. However, the directors have identified the financial forecasts and future fundraising as material uncertainties that may cast signifi
Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2022
Net Worth
-£491k
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£162k
Cash in the bank
Net Current Assets
-£559k
Working capital
Current Assets
£1.6M
Current Liabilities
£2.1M
Fixed Assets
£68k
Debtors
£1.4M
Profit After Tax
-£906k
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.74 | -£906k |
| 2021 | 1.16 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.