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Clicking the links on parent entities or officers, and offspring entities or managed companies will put them in focus and show upstream or downstream connections. In general, ascendant entities can be found by moving toward upstream, and descendant entities are by toward downstream. In this way, progenitor entities such as grandparent companies (parents of parent), sibling companies (children of parent), partner companies (parents of child), and progeny entities such as grandchild companies (children of child) can be found easily.

Parent entities and officers
Active 6
  • 1
    Evans, Julian Lloyd
    Born in June 1972
    Individual (8 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2019-03-29 ~ now
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 2
    Stead, Sophie Jane
    Individual (7 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2023-12-01 ~ now
    OF - Secretary → CIF 0
  • 3
    Shafiq, Shehryar Fahd
    Born in March 1978
    Individual (2 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2019-03-29 ~ now
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 4
    Cheal, Paul Andrew
    Born in January 1968
    Individual (8 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2020-11-29 ~ now
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 5
    Walker, Keith William
    Born in January 1969
    Individual (2 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2024-07-01 ~ now
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 6
    THE BAG ISSUE LTD - 2024-08-12
    icon of address113-115, Fonthill Road, London, England
    Active Corporate (6 parents, 4 offsprings)
    Equity (Company account)
    1 GBP2024-04-30
    Person with significant control
    icon of calendar 2016-04-06 ~ now
    PE - Ownership of shares – 75% or more → CIF 0
Ceased 20
  • 1
    Mitchell, Jeffrey William
    Managing Director born in March 1971
    Individual (3 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2001-11-21 ~ 2004-01-01
    OF - Director → CIF 0
    Mitchell, Jeffrey William
    Publishing
    Individual (3 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2002-09-28 ~ 2004-01-01
    OF - Secretary → CIF 0
  • 2
    Canham, Stephen
    Retired/Pension Fund Chairman born in May 1956
    Individual
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2016-09-28 ~ 2019-05-28
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 3
    Roddick, Thomas Gordon
    Company Director born in April 1942
    Individual (3 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 1991-06-06 ~ 1994-11-15
    OF - Director → CIF 0
    Roddick, Gordon
    Company Director born in April 1942
    Individual (3 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2008-02-22 ~ 2012-03-05
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 4
    Haslum, Christopher John
    Director born in January 1949
    Individual (1 offspring)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2000-08-08 ~ 2000-12-31
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 5
    Kershaw, Nigel Ian
    Publisher born in April 1951
    Individual (12 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 1999-03-01 ~ 2018-01-12
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 6
    Bird, Anthony John
    Editor In Chief born in January 1946
    Individual (8 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 1994-11-15 ~ 2018-01-12
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 7
    Bird, Parveen
    Director born in May 1970
    Individual (10 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2008-06-23 ~ 2022-03-17
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 8
    Roddick, Anita Lucia, Dame
    Company Director born in October 1942
    Individual
    Officer
    icon of calendar 1991-06-06 ~ 1994-11-15
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 9
    Forster, Jilly Caroline
    Company Director born in December 1955
    Individual (1 offspring)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 1991-06-06 ~ 1994-11-15
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 10
    Irvine, Liam John
    Individual
    Officer
    icon of calendar 1999-08-20 ~ 2000-02-21
    OF - Secretary → CIF 0
  • 11
    Townley, Paul John
    Chartered Accountant born in June 1957
    Individual (1 offspring)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2000-08-08 ~ 2002-09-27
    OF - Director → CIF 0
    Townley, Paul John
    Individual (1 offspring)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2000-02-21 ~ 2002-09-28
    OF - Secretary → CIF 0
  • 12
    King, Jonathan
    Individual
    Officer
    icon of calendar 1997-10-15 ~ 1999-08-20
    OF - Secretary → CIF 0
  • 13
    Scales, Paul Anthony
    Company Director born in April 1966
    Individual (4 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2018-09-04 ~ 2021-03-31
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 14
    Macarthur, Ian Stewart
    Lawyer Accountant
    Individual
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2004-01-02 ~ 2008-01-15
    OF - Secretary → CIF 0
  • 15
    Todd, Susan Frances
    Ceo born in August 1970
    Individual (2 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2019-03-29 ~ 2024-07-01
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 16
    Jackson, John Ellis
    Company Director born in January 1947
    Individual (4 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 1991-06-06 ~ 1994-11-15
    OF - Director → CIF 0
    Jackson, John Ellis
    Company Director
    Individual (4 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 1991-06-06 ~ 1994-11-15
    OF - Secretary → CIF 0
  • 17
    icon of addressWatersmead Watersmead Business Park, Littlehampton, West Sussex
    Corporate
    Officer
    1994-11-15 ~ 2006-08-01
    PE - Director → CIF 0
  • 18
    icon of addressClassic House, 174-180 Old Street, London
    Corporate (2 offsprings)
    Officer
    1991-05-20 ~ 1991-06-06
    PE - Nominee Secretary → CIF 0
  • 19
    icon of addressLacon House, Theobalds Road, London
    Dissolved Corporate (6 parents, 81 offsprings)
    Officer
    1994-11-15 ~ 1997-10-15
    PE - Secretary → CIF 0
  • 20
    MCB NOMINEES LIMITED
    icon of addressClassic House, 174-180 Old Street, London
    Dissolved Corporate (1 parent, 1 offspring)
    Equity (Company account)
    1 GBP2019-11-30
    Officer
    1991-05-20 ~ 1991-06-06
    PE - Nominee Director → CIF 0
parent relation
Company in focus

BIG ISSUE MEDIA LIMITED

Previous names
RUGFORCE LIMITED - 1991-06-18
THE BIG ISSUE COMPANY LIMITED - 2024-12-09
Standard Industrial Classification
58142 - Publishing Of Consumer And Business Journals And Periodicals
Brief company account
Average Number of Employees
742023-04-01 ~ 2024-03-31
992022-03-28 ~ 2023-03-26
Turnover/Revenue
6,231,613 GBP2023-04-01 ~ 2024-03-31
6,188,558 GBP2022-03-28 ~ 2023-03-26
Cost of Sales
-2,105,184 GBP2023-04-01 ~ 2024-03-31
-1,590,235 GBP2022-03-28 ~ 2023-03-26
Gross Profit/Loss
4,126,429 GBP2023-04-01 ~ 2024-03-31
4,598,323 GBP2022-03-28 ~ 2023-03-26
Administrative Expenses
-4,352,146 GBP2023-04-01 ~ 2024-03-31
-4,657,184 GBP2022-03-28 ~ 2023-03-26
Operating Profit/Loss
-225,717 GBP2023-04-01 ~ 2024-03-31
-58,861 GBP2022-03-28 ~ 2023-03-26
Other Interest Receivable/Similar Income (Finance Income)
-50 GBP2022-03-28 ~ 2023-03-26
Interest Payable/Similar Charges (Finance Costs)
-1,012 GBP2022-03-28 ~ 2023-03-26
Profit/Loss on Ordinary Activities Before Tax
-225,717 GBP2023-04-01 ~ 2024-03-31
410,527 GBP2022-03-28 ~ 2023-03-26
Profit/Loss
-225,039 GBP2023-04-01 ~ 2024-03-31
421,358 GBP2022-03-28 ~ 2023-03-26
Intangible Assets
18,094 GBP2024-03-31
15,149 GBP2023-03-26
Property, Plant & Equipment
183,480 GBP2024-03-31
191,602 GBP2023-03-26
Fixed Assets - Investments
25 GBP2024-03-31
26 GBP2023-03-26
Fixed Assets
201,599 GBP2024-03-31
206,777 GBP2023-03-26
Total Inventories
7,341 GBP2024-03-31
15,961 GBP2023-03-26
Debtors
Current
1,780,363 GBP2024-03-31
1,207,417 GBP2023-03-26
Cash at bank and in hand
505,185 GBP2024-03-31
1,118,221 GBP2023-03-26
Current Assets
2,292,889 GBP2024-03-31
2,341,599 GBP2023-03-26
Creditors
Current, Amounts falling due within one year
-1,235,166 GBP2024-03-31
-1,081,726 GBP2023-03-26
Net Current Assets/Liabilities
1,057,723 GBP2024-03-31
1,259,873 GBP2023-03-26
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities
1,259,322 GBP2024-03-31
1,466,650 GBP2023-03-26
Net Assets/Liabilities
1,117,107 GBP2024-03-31
1,342,146 GBP2023-03-26
Equity
Called up share capital
3 GBP2024-03-31
3 GBP2023-03-26
3 GBP2022-03-28
Retained earnings (accumulated losses)
1,117,104 GBP2024-03-31
1,342,143 GBP2023-03-26
920,785 GBP2022-03-28
Equity
1,117,107 GBP2024-03-31
1,342,146 GBP2023-03-26
920,788 GBP2022-03-28
Profit/Loss
Retained earnings (accumulated losses)
-225,039 GBP2023-04-01 ~ 2024-03-31
421,358 GBP2022-03-28 ~ 2023-03-26
Property, Plant & Equipment - Depreciation rate used
Furniture and fittings
332023-04-01 ~ 2024-03-31
Office equipment
332023-04-01 ~ 2024-03-31
Computers
332023-04-01 ~ 2024-03-31
Audit Fees/Expenses
25,000 GBP2023-04-01 ~ 2024-03-31
25,000 GBP2022-03-28 ~ 2023-03-26
Wages/Salaries
2,791,412 GBP2023-04-01 ~ 2024-03-31
3,128,560 GBP2022-03-28 ~ 2023-03-26
Social Security Costs
322,398 GBP2023-04-01 ~ 2024-03-31
350,400 GBP2022-03-28 ~ 2023-03-26
Staff Costs/Employee Benefits Expense
3,200,547 GBP2023-04-01 ~ 2024-03-31
3,586,307 GBP2022-03-28 ~ 2023-03-26
Director Remuneration
156,875 GBP2023-04-01 ~ 2024-03-31
191,224 GBP2022-03-28 ~ 2023-03-26
Deferred Tax Expense/Credit Relating to Origination/Reversal Timing Differences
-678 GBP2023-04-01 ~ 2024-03-31
5,403 GBP2022-03-28 ~ 2023-03-26
Tax Expense/Credit at Applicable Tax Rate
-56,429 GBP2023-04-01 ~ 2024-03-31
78,000 GBP2022-03-28 ~ 2023-03-26
Intangible Assets - Gross Cost
Computer software
44,700 GBP2024-03-31
35,500 GBP2023-03-26
Property, Plant & Equipment - Gross Cost
Furniture and fittings
244,747 GBP2024-03-31
204,409 GBP2023-03-26
Property, Plant & Equipment - Gross Cost
592,933 GBP2024-03-31
552,595 GBP2023-03-26
Property, Plant & Equipment - Accumulated Depreciation (Not Including Impairment)
Furniture and fittings
146,003 GBP2023-03-26
Property, Plant & Equipment - Accumulated Depreciation (Not Including Impairment)
360,993 GBP2023-03-26
Property, Plant & Equipment - Increase From Depreciation Charge for Year
Furniture and fittings, Owned/Freehold
14,500 GBP2023-04-01 ~ 2024-03-31
Owned/Freehold
48,460 GBP2023-04-01 ~ 2024-03-31
Property, Plant & Equipment - Accumulated Depreciation & Impairment
Furniture and fittings
160,503 GBP2024-03-31
Property, Plant & Equipment - Accumulated Depreciation & Impairment
409,453 GBP2024-03-31
Property, Plant & Equipment
Furniture and fittings
84,244 GBP2024-03-31
58,406 GBP2023-03-26
Raw materials and consumables
7,341 GBP2024-03-31
15,961 GBP2023-03-26
Trade Debtors/Trade Receivables
Current
520,489 GBP2024-03-31
513,109 GBP2023-03-26
Amounts Owed by Group Undertakings
Current
586,928 GBP2024-03-31
409,876 GBP2023-03-26
Other Debtors
Current
78,662 GBP2024-03-31
69,826 GBP2023-03-26
Prepayments/Accrued Income
Current
594,284 GBP2024-03-31
214,606 GBP2023-03-26
Bank Overdrafts
Current
62 GBP2023-03-26
Trade Creditors/Trade Payables
Current
257,690 GBP2024-03-31
320,013 GBP2023-03-26
Amounts owed to group undertakings
Current
320,206 GBP2024-03-31
13,246 GBP2023-03-26
Taxation/Social Security Payable
Current
120,085 GBP2024-03-31
92,175 GBP2023-03-26
Other Creditors
Current
245,874 GBP2024-03-31
113,712 GBP2023-03-26
Accrued Liabilities/Deferred Income
Current
291,311 GBP2024-03-31
542,518 GBP2023-03-26
Creditors
Current
1,235,166 GBP2024-03-31
1,081,726 GBP2023-03-26
Net Deferred Tax Liability/Asset
17,709 GBP2024-03-31
18,387 GBP2023-03-26
Profit/Loss - Increase/Decrease in Net Deferred Tax Liability from Amount Recognised
-678 GBP2023-04-01 ~ 2024-03-31
Deferred Tax Liabilities
Accelerated tax depreciation
19,911 GBP2024-03-31
19,911 GBP2023-03-26
Number of Shares Issued (Fully Paid)
Class 1 ordinary share
1 shares2024-03-31
1 shares2023-03-26
Par Value of Share
Class 1 ordinary share
1.002023-04-01 ~ 2024-03-31
Number of Shares Issued (Fully Paid)
Class 2 ordinary share
2 shares2024-03-31
2 shares2023-03-26
Par Value of Share
Class 2 ordinary share
1.002023-04-01 ~ 2024-03-31
Future Minimum Lease Payments Under Non-cancellable Operating Leases
Amounts falling due within one year
374,156 GBP2024-03-31
324,308 GBP2023-03-26
Between one and five year
791,577 GBP2024-03-31
475,453 GBP2023-03-26
More than five year
77,805 GBP2024-03-31
122,040 GBP2023-03-26
Future Minimum Lease Payments Under Non-cancellable Operating Leases
1,243,538 GBP2024-03-31
921,801 GBP2023-03-26
Related profiles found in government register
  • BIG ISSUE MEDIA LIMITED
    Info
    RUGFORCE LIMITED - 1991-06-18
    THE BIG ISSUE COMPANY LIMITED - 1991-06-18
    Registered number 02612480
    icon of address113-115 Fonthill Road, London N4 3HH
    PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANY incorporated on 1991-05-20 (34 years 7 months). The company status is Active.
    The last date of confirmation statement was made at 2024-11-01
    CIF 0
  • THE BIG ISSUE COMPANY LIMITED
    S
    Registered number missing
    icon of address113-115, Fonthill Road, London, England, N4 3HH
    Limited Company
    CIF 1
child relation
Offspring entities and appointments
Active 1
  • icon of address113-115 Fonthill Road, London, England
    Dissolved Corporate (4 parents)
    Equity (Company account)
    1 GBP2022-05-31
    Person with significant control
    icon of calendar 2016-04-06 ~ dissolved
    CIF 1 - Ownership of shares – 75% or more → OE

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