Company Overview
Understudy Limited is listed at the official companies registry as Active Private Limited Company. The company was incorporated on Wednesday 07 August 2013, so this is a well established company. Understudy Limited has been in business for 12 years and 8 months. The accounts status is group and the accounts are next due on Wednesday 30 September 2026.
Registered Address

72-74 Dean Street, London, W1D 3SG
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Companies House Data
Company NameUNDERSTUDY LIMITED
Company Number08641225
Registered Office Address72-74 Dean Street
 W1D 3SG
Company CategoryPrivate Limited Company
Company StatusActive
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Incorporation Date07/08/2013
Accounting Reference Date Day31
Accounting Reference Date Month12
Accounts Next Due Date30/09/2026
Accounts Last Made Up Date29/12/2024
Accounts Account CategoryGROUP
Returns Next Due Date04/09/2016
Returns Last Made Up Date07/08/2015
Directors & Members
Paul Campbell - Director
(British, 62 years old, born February 1964)
Appointed 04 November 2014
 Active
Gordon Ker - Director
(British, 42 years old, born December 1984)
Appointed 07 August 2013
 Active
Alex McLauchlan - Director
(British, 48 years old, born December 1978)
Appointed 04 October 2018
 Active
Christopher Morgan - Director
(British, 36 years old, born September 1990)
Appointed 26 October 2024
 Active
David Roberts - Director
(British, 58 years old, born May 1968)
Appointed 04 November 2014
 Active
Secretaries
No Secretaries Appointed
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Balance Sheet Unlock full report
Accounts Date 29-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2021 31-Dec-2020
Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets 1,865,802 1,865,802 1,675,540
Current Assets 1,446,608 1,446,608 1,529,299
Creditors Due Within One Year 1,649,199 1,649,199 1,028,665
Working Cap -202,591 -202,591 500,634
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 1,663,211 1,663,211 2,176,174
Long-term Liabilities 1,077,501 1,077,501 1,425,416
Net Assets 585,710 585,710 750,758
Share Capital & Reserves
Share Cap - - -
Profit & Loss Reserves - - -
Other Reserves - - -
Shareholders Funds 585,710 585,710 750,758
Common Size Financial Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 29-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2021 31-Dec-2020
Tangible Fixed Assets - - -
Fixed Assets 56.3% 56.3% 52.3%
Stocks Inventory - - -
Debtors 9.0% 9.0% 6.0%
Cash Bank In Hand 33.0% 33.0% 40.6%
Current Assets 43.7% 43.7% 47.7%
Creditors Due Within One Year 49.8% 49.8% 32.1%
Net Current Assets Liabilities -6.1% -6.1% 15.6%
Creditors Due After One Year - - -
Accruals Deferred Income - - -
Provisions For Liabilities Charges - - -
Net Assets Liabilities Including Pension Asset Liability - - -
Called Up Share Capital - - -
Share Capital Allotted Called Up Paid - - -
Profit Loss Account Reserve - - -
Shareholder Funds 17.7% 17.7% 23.4%
Capital Employed - - -
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 50.2% 50.2% 67.9%
Financial Ratio Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 29-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2021 31-Dec-2020
Liquidity Ratio 0.9 0.9 1.5
Solvency Ratio 1.2 1.2 1.3
Reserves to Assets - - -
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Mortgages Charges 5
Mortgages Outstanding 1
Mortgages Part Satisfied 0
Mortgages Satisfied 4
Assets and Debt Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 29-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2021 31-Dec-2020
Assets 3,312,410 3,312,410 3,204,839
Debt 2,726,700 2,726,700 2,454,081
Net Assets/Debt 585,710 585,710 750,758

The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.

As at the balance sheet date short term liquid assets were less than current debt. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The amount of net assets suggests sufficient cover for total debts and obligations for the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet.

Unlock full report  The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.As at the balance sheet date short term liquid assets were less than current debt. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The amount of net assets suggests sufficient cover for total debts and obligations for the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet.   The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.As at the balance sheet date short term liquid assets were less than current debt. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The amount of net assets suggests sufficient cover for total debts and obligations for the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet.

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Public Record Information Unlock full report
Exact Court Judgements
Period of Months Last 12m 13-24m 25-36m 37-48m 49-60m 61-72m
Number of Exact CCJS X Y Y X X Y
Value of Exact CCJS YXY YK S S X KX
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SK-SYY SKXYXKYKKY KSXX KKXXYXS £YY,000 YS XYSKS SK YXXSXS
YK-SXY XKXYXYYK SXSXYXK £SX,000 XS XYSKS
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Going Concern Valuation

The going concern valuations value the company on the basis that it continues to trade without the threat of liquidation for the foreseeable future. These valuations are primarily profit and cashflow based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XSI,000 Retained Profit £YX,000
Estimated Mid Value £YY,000 EBIT £SY,000
Estimated Low Value £X,000 EBITDA £SSX,000

Liquidation Valuation

The liquidaton valuation values the company as if it were to cease trading and assets were subject to rapid disposal to cover liabilities. This valuation is primarily asset based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XY,000 Total Assets £XIX,000
Estimated Mid Value £Y,000 Net Assets £YX,000
Estimated Low Value £S,000 Tangible Equity £SX,000

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First Report Score: (0-10) X
Financial Status Guide:
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7 Good
6 Above Average
5 Average
4 Below Average
3 Poor
2 Weak
1 Very Weak
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Risk Score (1-100) X
Risk Band Description XXMXMXMX SISX
Risk Assessment Meeting of Creditors
Credit Rating XSKX
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Z Score X
Risk Band XY
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Z Score Bands

1 Low Risk 3.00 and above
2 Caution 2.63 - 2.99
3 Risk of Failure within 2 years 1.24 - 2.62
4 High Probability Failure Below 1.24
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Document Filings
Confirmation statement made on 7 August 2025 with updates
Statement of capital following an allotment of shares on 13 June 2025
Resolutions
Resolutions
Change of share class name or designation
Particulars of variation of rights attached to shares
Memorandum and Articles of Association
Resolutions
Resolutions
Change of share class name or designation
Change of share class name or designation
Particulars of variation of rights attached to shares
Particulars of variation of rights attached to shares
Appointment of Mr Christopher Alan Morgan as a director on 26 October 2024
Notification of Bgf Investment Management Limited as a person with significant control on 26 October 2024
Cessation of Gordon James Ker as a person with significant control on 26 October 2024
Cessation of David Patrick Roberts as a person with significant control on 26 October 2024
Registered office address changed from , 13-14 Dean Street, London, W1D 3RS, England to 72-74 Dean Street London W1D 3SG on 27 September 2024
Statement of capital following an allotment of shares on 19 September 2024
Confirmation statement made on 7 August 2024 with no updates
Amended total exemption full accounts made up to 31 December 2022
Director's details changed for Alex Mclaughlan on 3 September 2023
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