# JOHANNA BASFORD LTD (SC369280)

> JOHANNA BASFORD LTD is an active private limited company (company number SC369280) incorporated on 27 November 2009, registered in Ellon. Its registered activity is artistic creation (SIC 90030). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 December 2024, showing net assets of £636k and cash of £567k, with 1 employee on average. Net assets fell 16% on the prior period (£757k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2009-11-27
- Registered office: Ellon, AB41 9RD
- SIC 90030: Artistic creation
- Next accounts due: 2026-09-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2026-12-11
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 15,759 comparable companies in the UK (median £1,418, upper quartile £27k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | £636k | £567k | £252k | £184k | — | — | 1 |
| 2023-12-31 | £757k | £698k | £199k | £141k | — | — | 1 |

current ratio 4.45; size band micro.

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

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £636,028 at 31 December 2024
- Current assets at least 1.5× creditors within one year: Current ratio 4.45
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £567,481
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 27 November 2009
- Accounts past their due date: Due 30 September 2026

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## Persons with significant control

- Mrs Johanna Margaret Basford — owns 50–75% of shares; holds 50–75% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, since 2016-04-06
- Inky Lobster Limited (corporate-entity) — owns 25–50% of shares, since 2025-10-31

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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/SC369280
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