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Urban Zoo Studios Limited

08400633

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

The Base, Dallam Lane, Warrington, WA2 7NG
Incorporated 13/02/2013

Compliance

Last accounts

31/07/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/04/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 06/05/2026

Due 20/05/2027

On track

Industry

62012
Business and domestic software development
62020
Information technology consultancy activities

Officers

Mr Chris John Grannell

director · Since 20/09/2013

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Mr Robert Moore

director · Since 12/09/2017

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Mr James Andrew Campbell

director · Since 23/03/2018

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 1 other board

Smart Sol Services Ltd

secretary · Since 02/05/2019

Also on 32 other boards

Chris John Grannell

director · Since 20/09/2013

British · England · Age 47

Robert Moore

director · Since 12/09/2017

British · England · Age 55

James Andrew Campbell

director · Since 23/03/2018

British · England · Age 51

Former

John Allen Byrne

director · Resigned 31/05/2015

Ivest Capital Limited

corporate director · Resigned 04/07/2017

David Muir

director · Resigned 30/06/2018

Smart Sol Services Ltd

corporate secretary · Resigned 04/07/2026

Mr Keith John Richardson

director · Resigned 14/07/2026

Keith John Richardson

director · Resigned 14/07/2026

Mr Philip Isaac Hodari

director · Resigned 14/07/2026

Philip Isaac Hodari

director · Resigned 14/07/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Chris John Grannell

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 47

Carnoustie House, Kelvin Road, Warrington, WA3 7PB

Notified 06/04/2016

Pg Uz Limited

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

15, Carnarvon Street, Manchester, M3 1HJ

Reg: 14679281 · Companies House England And Wales · Limited Company

Notified 30/04/2023

Former PSCs

Ivest Capital Limited

Ceased 19/07/2017

Mr David Muir

Ceased 18/09/2018

Pilot Group Investments Limited

Ceased 30/04/2023

Charges1 outstanding

A registered charge
outstanding

BGF NOMINEES LIMITED (COMPANY NUMBER 10007355) AS SECURITY TRUSTEE

Created 04/07/2026Registered 20/07/2026
Charge
satisfied

PILOT GROUP LIMITED

Created 05/09/2022Registered 05/09/2022Satisfied 09/02/2026
Charge
satisfied

PILOT GROUP LIMITED

Created 23/09/2019Registered 07/10/2019Satisfied 09/02/2026

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-27

Active

typeltd
2026-07-27

Private Limited Company

address line1The Base
2026-07-27

THE BASE

post townWarrington
2026-07-27

WARRINGTON

officer appointedCAMPBELL, James Andrew
2026-07-27
officer appointedGRANNELL, Chris John
2026-07-27
officer appointedMOORE, Robert
2026-07-27

CompanyRankvs 5863+ SIC 62012 peers
65

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees17th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.12× · 20/20
Longevity13 years trading (max 15) · 13/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 pts

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

Employees3/15 pts

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

Liquidity20/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity13/15 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 31/07/2025

Net Worth

£564k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£580k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£536k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.0M

Current Liabilities

£477k

Fixed Assets

£35k

Debtors

£433k

0avg. employees-25

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£86k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£571k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.12+£252k
20242.04+£295k
20231.48

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.