Ben Brown Fine Art Limited
04983119
Some Concerns
- Negative net worth (-10)
- Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
- 4 outstanding charges (-8)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
31/12/2024
total exemption full
Next accounts due
30/09/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 16/11/2025
Due 30/11/2026
Industry
Officers
secretary · Since 03/12/2003
DIRECTOR
IRISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60
Also on 1 other board
director · Since 03/12/2003
FINE ART DEALER
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57
Also on 2 other boards
Persons with Significant Control
Mr Benjamin Haddon Dunster Brown
British · United Kingdom · Age 57
16, Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5AH
Notified 06/04/2016
Charges4 outstanding
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CompanyRankvs 7681+ SIC 93290 peers40
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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
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
-£1.3M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£92k
Cash in the bank
Net Current Assets
-£1.5M
Working capital
Current Assets
£22.2M
Current Liabilities
£23.7M
Fixed Assets
£200k
Debtors
£13.8M
Tax at Year End
People Costs(2021)
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.94 | +£668k |
| 2023 | 0.91 | -£459k |
| 2022 | 2.23 | -£2.4M |
| 2021 | 1.06 | -£387k |
| 2020 | 1.09 | -£61k |
| 2019 | 1.09 | +£34k |
| 2018 | 1.13 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.