The Samuel Johnson Prize For Non-Fiction Limited
04389133
Healthy
No risk factors detected.
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
31/12/2024
total exemption full
Next accounts due
30/09/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 25/01/2026
Due 08/02/2027
Industry
Officers
director · Since 07/03/2002
CHIEF EXECUTIVE PR COMPANY
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 76
director · Since 22/11/2016
PARTNER
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55
Also on 2 other boards
director · Since 22/11/2016
LITERARY AGENT
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65
Also on 7 other boards
director · Since 22/11/2016
DIRECTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61
Also on 1 other board
director · Since 22/11/2016
LAWYER
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59
Also on 1 other board
director · Since 19/12/2017
CHAIRMAN, ITV
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 73
Also on 3 other boards
director · Since 22/09/2020
PUBLISHING DIRECTOR, BOOK PUBLISHING
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 41
director · Since 11/02/2025
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50
Also on 3 other boards
director · Since 16/09/2025
JOURNALIST
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60
Former
corporate secretary · Resigned 02/12/2011
director · Resigned 31/12/2017
director · Resigned 27/02/2019
director · Resigned 09/02/2021
director · Resigned 02/12/2024
corporate secretary · Resigned 18/11/2025
Persons with Significant Control
Dorothy Sheila Irving
British · England · Age 76
Four Culture, Four Communications, 2 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1FX
Notified 06/04/2016
Former PSCs
Stuart Graham Proffitt
Ceased 31/12/2017
Change History
PRI/LTD BY GUAR/NSC (Private, limited by guarantee, no share capital)
THE SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZE LTD SEDULO LONDON OFFICE 605,
LONDON
Active
CompanyRankvs 43736+ SIC 82990 peers68
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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.
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
£233k
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£390k
Cash in the bank
Net Current Assets
£233k
Working capital
Current Assets
£485k
Current Liabilities
£252k
Debtors
£95k
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.93 | +£18k |
| 2023 | 1.57 | +£14k |
| 2022 | 1.30 | +£20k |
| 2021 | 1.97 | +£29k |
| 2020 | 2.83 | +£46k |
| 2019 | 4.66 | +£484 |
| 2018 | 79.14 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.