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The Odyssey Cinema St Albans Limited

07103180

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

166 London Road, St. Albans, AL1 1PQ
Incorporated 12/12/2009

Previously known as

The Alpha Cinema St Albans Ltd · until 22/06/2018

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 20/05/2026

Due 03/06/2027

On track

Industry

93290
Other amusement and recreation activities

Officers

Mr David Grey Williams

director · Since 11/07/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 74

Also on 6 other boards

Mr David Endon Stuart Shipley Ba(Hons)

director · Since 11/07/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Also on 8 other boards

Mr John Craig Hunter

director · Since 02/11/2020

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 1 other board

Miss Joanna Louise Littlejohn

director · Since 02/11/2020

CINEMA MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

David Grey Williams

director · Since 11/07/2016

British · England · Age 74

David Endon Stuart Shipley

director · Since 11/07/2016

British · England · Age 71

Joanna Louise Littlejohn

director · Since 02/11/2020

British · England · Age 58

John Craig Hunter

director · Since 02/11/2020

British · England · Age 65

Former

Paul George Fullagar

director · Resigned 16/03/2020

James Hannaway

director · Resigned 17/07/2026

Mr James Hannaway

director · Resigned 17/07/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Mr David Endon Stuart Shipley

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 71

166, London Road, St. Albans, AL1 1PQ

Notified 15/02/2021

Former PSCs

Mr James Hannaway

Ceased 15/02/2021

Charges0 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

DAVID ENDON STUART SHIPLEY

Created 07/09/2018Registered 08/09/2018Satisfied 26/02/2021
charge
satisfied

DAVID SHIPLEY

Created 08/10/2012Registered 09/10/2012Satisfied 26/02/2021

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-24

Active

typeltd
2026-07-24

Private Limited Company

address line1166 London Road
2026-07-24

166 LONDON ROAD

post townSt. Albans
2026-07-24

ST. ALBANS

officer appointedHUNTER, John Craig
2026-07-24
officer appointedLITTLEJOHN, Joanna Louise
2026-07-24
officer appointedSHIPLEY, David Endon Stuart
2026-07-24
officer appointedWILLIAMS, David Grey
2026-07-24

CompanyRankvs 606+ SIC 93290 peers
76

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.67× · 16/20
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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity16/20 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

and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 section 1A Small Entities "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006. 2.2. Going Concern Disclosure The directors have not identified any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£4.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£906k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£388k

Working capital

Current Assets

£968k

Current Liabilities

£580k

Fixed Assets

£3.8M

Debtors

£50k

47avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4.2M
Signed by Mr David Grey Williams 30 April 2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.67+£0
20251.67+£2k
20241.61+£68k
20231.66

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.