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Playful Entertainment Limited

08952140

active
Private Limited Company
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

39-41 CHARING CROSS ROAD, LONDON, WC2H 0AR
Incorporated 21/03/2014

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 21/03/2026

Due 04/04/2027

On track

Industry

90020
Support activities to performing arts

Officers

Mr Matthew James Byam Shaw

director · Since 21/03/2014

GENERAL MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 35 other boards

Ms Niove Rachel Janis

director · Since 21/03/2014

GENERAL MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 49

Also on 27 other boards

Miss Kate Barraball

secretary · Since 16/04/2021

Persons with Significant Control

Playful Group Ltd

75–100% shares

39-41, Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0AR

Reg: 13142742 · Register Of Companies · Limited Company

Notified 16/03/2021

Former PSCs

Mr Matthew James Byam Shaw

Ceased 16/03/2021

Ms Niove Rachel Janis

Ceased 16/03/2021

Mr Nicholas Salmon

Ceased 16/03/2021

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

COUTTS & COMPANY

Created 19/11/2020Registered 20/11/2020

CompanyRankvs 725+ SIC 90020 peers
68

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.35× · 12/20
Longevity12 years trading (max 15) · 12/15
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.

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 pts

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

Longevity12/15 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

£376k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£457k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£301k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.1M

Current Liabilities

£849k

Fixed Assets

£96k

Debtors

£590k

Profit After Tax

£414k

20avg. employees+13

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£102k
Dividends paid£1.4M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£397k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.35-£402k
20241.99+£414k
20231.34

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.