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The Stylist Group Limited

06246263

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

185 Fleet Street, London, EC4A 2HS
Incorporated 14/05/2007

Previously known as

Shortlist Media Limited · until 19/11/2018

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

small

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/05/2026

Due 28/05/2027

On track

Industry

58142
Publishing of consumer and business journals and periodicals

Officers

Mr Alan Richard Finden Hall

director · Since 19/02/2009

BUSINESSMAN

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 73

Also on 18 other boards

Mrs Ella Wazoo Dolphin

director · Since 30/09/2016

CEO

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Lisa Anne Smosarski-Woods

director · Since 02/01/2020

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Mr Peter Mccall

secretary · Since 01/04/2026

Alan Richard Finden Hall

director · Since 19/02/2009

British · United Kingdom · Age 73

Ella Wazoo Dolphin

director · Since 30/09/2016

British · England · Age 51

Lisa Anne Smosarski-Woods

director · Since 02/01/2020

British · England · Age 49

Peter Mccall

secretary · Since 01/04/2026

Former

York Place Company Nominees Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 20/05/2007

York Place Company Secretaries Limited

corporate secretary · Resigned 20/05/2007

Timothy John Ewington

secretary · Resigned 07/05/2009

John Cota Small

director · Resigned 14/04/2011

Kris Thykier

director · Resigned 18/12/2013

Thomas David Guy Arculus

director · Resigned 18/12/2013

Karl Artis Marsden

director · Resigned 18/12/2013

Philip Gregory Hilton

director · Resigned 18/12/2013

Andrew Bernard Morris

director · Resigned 18/12/2013

Pierre Philippe Alexandre Lagrange

director · Resigned 18/12/2013

David Joseph

secretary · Resigned 11/02/2015

Karl Artis Marsden

director · Resigned 31/05/2016

Timothy John Ewington

director · Resigned 23/11/2017

Michael James Soutar

director · Resigned 30/11/2018

Irene Douglas

secretary · Resigned 05/03/2019

Philip Gregory Hilton

director · Resigned 10/09/2019

Ellis Alan Nicholas Watson

director · Resigned 01/04/2021

Owen Wyatt

director · Resigned 10/04/2021

Sophie Robinson

director · Resigned 31/03/2023

Susannah Evans

secretary · Resigned 31/03/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Dc Thomson & Company Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Courier Buildings, 2 Albert Square, Dundee, DD1 9QJ

Reg: Sc005830 · Scotland · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 04/12/2012Registered 14/12/2012Satisfied 17/07/2025
charge
satisfied

MAYFAIR AND HOLLAND PROPERTIES LIMITED

Created 30/08/2012Registered 06/09/2012Satisfied 24/09/2024
charge
satisfied

MAYFAIR AND HOLLAND PROPERTIES LIMITED

Created 30/08/2012Registered 06/09/2012Satisfied 24/09/2024
charge
satisfied

MAYFAIR & HOLLAND PROPERTIES LIMITED

Created 05/11/2010Registered 23/11/2010Satisfied 27/11/2013
charge
satisfied

DC THOMSON & COMPANY LIMITED

Created 26/06/2009Registered 07/07/2009Satisfied 07/05/2010
charge
satisfied

MAYFAIR & HOLLAND PROPERTIES LIMITED

Created 02/11/2007Registered 07/11/2007Satisfied 27/11/2013

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-13

Active

typeltd
2026-06-13

Private Limited Company

address line1185 Fleet Street
2026-06-13

185 FLEET STREET

post townLondon
2026-06-13

LONDON

officer appointedMCCALL, Peter
2026-06-13
officer appointedDOLPHIN, Ella Wazoo
2026-06-13
officer appointedHALL, Alan Richard Finden
2026-06-13
officer appointedSMOSARSKI-WOODS, Lisa Anne
2026-06-13

CompanyRankvs 1741+ SIC 58142 peers
32

Financial strength1th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees39th percentile among SIC peers · 6/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.91× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength0/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees6/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity6/20 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

the ongoing financial support of its parent company D.C. Thomson & Company Limited, the directors have concluded that there is no material uncertainty and that they can continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual report and financial statements. 1.3 Turnover T urnover relates to display advertisements, sponsorship, advertorials and events. Turnover in relation to pub

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

-£2.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£8k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£78k

Working capital

Current Assets

£795k

Current Liabilities

£873k

Fixed Assets

£0

Debtors

£784k

1avg. employees-86

People Costs(2022)

Wages & salaries£4.7M
NI contributions£499k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£78k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.91-£147k
20232.00-£1.9M
20222.49-£873k
20212.76

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.