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Lock Studios Ltd

08010795

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

50 DE BEAUVOIR CRESCENT, LONDON, N1 5SB
Incorporated 29/03/2012

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 23/08/2025

Due 06/09/2026

On track

Industry

74209
Other photographic activities

Officers

Mr Thomas Warren

director · Since 29/03/2012

MODEL

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 38

Also on 1 other board

Ms Sophie Castley

director · Since 29/03/2015

CREATIVE PRODUCER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 38

Miss Sophie Castley

director · Since 29/03/2015

CREATIVE PRODUCER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 38

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Thomas Warren

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 38

50, De Beauvoir Crescent, London, N1 5SB

Notified 01/05/2016

Ms Sophie Castley

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 38

50, De Beauvoir Crescent, London, N1 5SB

Notified 01/05/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Jonathan James Keating

Ceased 09/05/2020

Miss Katharine Nicole Pryer

Ceased 09/05/2020

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 16/10/2013Registered 26/10/2013
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 03/07/2013Registered 05/07/2013

CompanyRankvs 1985+ SIC 74209 peers
49

Financial strength34th percentile among SIC peers · 9/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.66× · 6/20
Longevity14 years trading (max 15) · 14/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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55
How is this score calculated?
Financial strength9/25 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.

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.

Longevity14/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£96

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£3k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£758k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.5M

Current Liabilities

£2.2M

Fixed Assets

£872k

Debtors

£1.5M

27avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£17k
Assets less current liabilities£114k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20250.66
20240.96
20231.49

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.