# HOT TOPICS LTD (08943709)

> HOT TOPICS LTD is an active private limited company (company number 08943709) incorporated on 17 March 2014, registered in London. Its registered activity is other business support service activities n.e.c. (SIC 82990). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 December 2024, showing net assets of −£111k and cash of £330k, with 12 employees on average. Net assets fell 564% on the prior period (£24k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2014-03-17
- Registered office: London, W1F 0TA
- SIC 82990: Other business support service activities n.e.c.
- Next accounts due: 2026-09-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-03-31
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the bottom quarter of 27,230 comparable companies in London (median £1,197, upper quartile £53k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | −£111k | £330k | £329k | — | — | — | 12 |
| 2023-12-31 | £24k | £77k | £148k | — | — | — | 8 |

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## Filing and accounts signals (facts, not a rating)

- Net assets below zero: Net assets £-111,285 at 31 December 2024
- Net assets down 25% or more on the prior period: -564.0% vs prior period
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £330,320
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 17 March 2014
- Accounts past their due date: Due 30 September 2026

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## Persons with significant control

- Mr Philip Ernest Randerson — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, since 2016-04-06
- Mrs Emma Charlotte Randerson — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights, since 2022-12-27

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Source: Companies House register snapshot 2026-08-31, Open Government Licence v3.0. Information may have changed since that date and is not advice or a credit reference; check the official record before relying on it. Official record: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/08943709
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