Filing status
- Accounts due
- 30 September 2027
- Last accounts
- 31 December 2025
- Conf. stmt due
- 1 November 2027
- Last conf. stmt
- 18 October 2026
The Flash Centre Limited
- Incorporated
- 8 November 1989 (37 years)
- Previously known as
- Photographic Studio Consultants Limited (until 30 November 2020)Creative Distribution Works Limited (until 18 July 1997)Starteasy Limited (until 12 December 1989)
- Industry
- Retail sale of audio and video equipment in specialised stores (47430)
- Owned by
- Accounts type
- Total exemption full
- Region
- West Midlands
- Address
- Spectrum PointClapgate LaneBirminghamB32 3DE
Charges
- Total
- 4
- Outstanding
- 2
- Part satisfied
- 0
- Satisfied
- 2
Officers 3 active
Officer details are public data from the Companies House register.
British
Born February 1962 (64)
Director · Appointed 27 November 2020
British
Born December 1962 (63)
Clements, Geoffrey Ian
Secretary · Appointed 27 November 2020
Officer history (9 former)
27 November 2020
Resigned Whittle, Emily Catherine as Director
27 November 2020
Appointed Clements, Geoffrey Ian as Secretary
27 November 2020
Resigned Whittle, Charlotte as Director
27 November 2020
Resigned Rowley, Michael Christopher as Director
27 November 2020
Resigned Whittle, Judith Alison as Director
27 November 2020
27 November 2020
27 November 2020
Resigned Whittle, Christopher David as Director
27 November 2020
Resigned Whittle, Christopher David as Secretary
13 June 2018
Resigned Smith, Susan as Director
13 June 2018
Appointed Whittle, Charlotte as Director
3 June 2013
Appointed Rowley, Michael Christopher as Director
5 October 2011
Resigned Beck, David John as Director
5 October 2011
Appointed Whittle, Emily Catherine as Director
29 November 2006
29 November 2006
Appointed Beck, David John as Director
1 June 2003
Appointed Smith, Susan as Director
1 June 2003
Ownership 1 active
People and entities with significant control, from the Companies House PSC register
Private Limited Company
Reg. no. 02850281
Former controllers (5)
27 November 2020
Ceased Christopher David Whittle — Owns 50–75% of shares
13 June 2018
Ceased Susan Smith — Has significant influence or control
25 April 2017
Ceased Emily Catherine Whittle — Has significant influence or control
25 April 2017
Ceased Michael Christopher Rowley — Has significant influence or control
25 April 2017
Ceased Judith Alison Whittle — Has significant influence or control
Group structure 4 companies
Ownership group derived from the Companies House PSC register
Firstcall Photo Limited Owns 75–100% of shares
Lumesca Limited Owns 75–100% of shares
The Flash Centre Limited This company Owns 75–100% of shares
Financials
Figures from 2024 accounts. Newer accounts, made up to 31 December 2025, are filed but not read yet. See them on Companies House
- Net Assets
- £106,345
- Cash
- £10,501
- Employees
- 8
- Current Ratio
- 1.3x
Trend
Net Assets
Balance sheet detail
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Assets | £2,048 | £1,347 | £6,909 | £30,493 | £36,802 | |
| Current Assets | £519,480 | £950,878 | £1,069,197 | £1,385,851 | £1,396,424 | £1,612,434 |
| Debtors | £455,647 | £493,565 | £293,617 | £343,717 | ||
| Cash | £10,501 | £46,676 | £93,053 | £57,919 | £188,982 | £32,474 |
| Creditors (< 1 year) | £415,183 | £286,447 | £266,532 | £386,257 | £413,254 | £462,463 |
| Creditors (> 1 year) | £25,501 | |||||
| Net Current Assets | £104,297 | £664,431 | £802,665 | £999,594 | £983,170 | £1,149,971 |
| Net Assets | £106,345 | £665,778 | £809,574 | £1,018,619 | £1,013,663 | £1,161,272 |
| Shareholder Funds | £809,574 | £1,018,619 | £1,013,663 | £1,161,272 |
Filings
Recent filings only. See the full history on Companies House
| Date | Description | Made Up To | Pages | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 October 2026 | Confirmation statement with no updates | 18 October 2026 |
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