
Company Number
03049322
Next Accounts
Apr 2025
Shareholders
-
Group Structure
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Industry
Other social work activities without accommodation n.e.c.
Registered Address
113-115 fonthill road, london, N4 3HH
Website
http://bigissue.comPomanda estimates the enterprise value of THE BIG ISSUE FOUNDATION at £760.6k based on a Turnover of £1.5m and 0.49x industry multiple (adjusted for size and gross margin).
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of THE BIG ISSUE FOUNDATION at £0 based on an EBITDA of £-390.8k and a 5.12x industry multiple (adjusted for size and gross margin).
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of THE BIG ISSUE FOUNDATION at £3.5m based on Net Assets of £1.5m and 2.4x industry multiple (adjusted for liquidity).
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The Big Issue Foundation is a dissolved company that was located in london, N4 3HH with a Companies House number of 03049322. It operated in the other social work activities without accommodation n.e.c. sector, SIC Code 88990. Founded in April 1995, it's largest shareholder was unknown. The last turnover for The Big Issue Foundation was estimated at £1.5m.
Pomanda's financial health check has awarded The Big Issue Foundation a 4.5 rating. We use a traffic light system to show it exceeds the industry average on 5 measures and has 4 areas for improvement. Company Health Check FAQs
5 Strong
2 Regular
4 Weak
Size
annual sales of £1.5m, make it larger than the average company (£457.4k)
£1.5m - The Big Issue Foundation
£457.4k - Industry AVG
Growth
3 year (CAGR) sales growth of -4%, show it is growing at a slower rate (5.2%)
-4% - The Big Issue Foundation
5.2% - Industry AVG
Production
with a gross margin of 67.8%, this company has a comparable cost of product (67.8%)
67.8% - The Big Issue Foundation
67.8% - Industry AVG
Profitability
an operating margin of -26% make it less profitable than the average company (3.5%)
-26% - The Big Issue Foundation
3.5% - Industry AVG
Employees
with 29 employees, this is above the industry average (13)
29 - The Big Issue Foundation
13 - Industry AVG
Pay Structure
on an average salary of £44.7k, the company has a higher pay structure (£23.6k)
£44.7k - The Big Issue Foundation
£23.6k - Industry AVG
Efficiency
resulting in sales per employee of £53.3k, this is more efficient (£38.3k)
£53.3k - The Big Issue Foundation
£38.3k - Industry AVG
Debtor Days
it gets paid by customers after 0 days, this is earlier than average (15 days)
0 days - The Big Issue Foundation
15 days - Industry AVG
Creditor Days
its suppliers are paid after 2 days, this is quicker than average (8 days)
2 days - The Big Issue Foundation
8 days - Industry AVG
Stock Days
There is insufficient data available for this Key Performance Indicator!
- - The Big Issue Foundation
- - Industry AVG
Cash Balance
has cash to cover current liabilities for 348 weeks, this is more cash available to meet short term requirements (247 weeks)
348 weeks - The Big Issue Foundation
247 weeks - Industry AVG
Debt Level
it has a ratio of liabilities to total assets of 13%, this is a similar level of debt than the average (12.9%)
13% - The Big Issue Foundation
12.9% - Industry AVG
The Big Issue Foundation's latest turnover from March 2023 is £1.5 million and the company has net assets of £1.5 million. According to their latest financial statements, The Big Issue Foundation has 29 employees and maintains cash reserves of £1.5 million as reported in the balance sheet.
Data source: Companies House, Pomanda Estimates
Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2013 | Mar 2012 | Mar 2011 | Mar 2010 | |
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Turnover | 1,546,021 | 1,746,017 | 3,072,186 | 1,740,476 | 1,282,723 | 1,124,131 | 1,042,513 | 985,125 | 1,005,070 | 953,798 | 922,040 | 1,273,964 | 1,065,843 | 1,043,483 |
Other Income Or Grants | ||||||||||||||
Cost Of Sales | ||||||||||||||
Gross Profit | ||||||||||||||
Admin Expenses | ||||||||||||||
Operating Profit | ||||||||||||||
Interest Payable | ||||||||||||||
Interest Receivable | ||||||||||||||
Pre-Tax Profit | -334,788 | 21,395 | 790,770 | 270,145 | 88,840 | 108,059 | 35,333 | 52,568 | 68,898 | -81,980 | -178,797 | 153,883 | 88,447 | -19,186 |
Tax | ||||||||||||||
Profit After Tax | -334,788 | 21,395 | 790,770 | 270,145 | 88,840 | 108,059 | 35,333 | 52,568 | 68,898 | -81,980 | -178,797 | 153,883 | 88,447 | -19,186 |
Dividends Paid | ||||||||||||||
Retained Profit | -334,788 | 21,395 | 790,770 | 270,145 | 88,840 | 108,059 | 35,333 | 52,568 | 68,898 | -81,980 | -178,797 | 153,883 | 88,447 | -19,186 |
Employee Costs | 1,297,066 | 887,835 | 886,748 | 841,143 | 750,628 | 677,075 | 658,554 | 617,039 | 576,842 | 713,220 | 738,956 | 682,802 | 617,928 | 602,934 |
Number Of Employees | 29 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 18 |
EBITDA* |
* Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation
Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2013 | Mar 2012 | Mar 2011 | Mar 2010 | |
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Tangible Assets | 5,294 | 2,019 | 5,477 | 3,778 | 3,730 | 8,820 | 6,587 | 4,820 | 5,530 | |||||
Intangible Assets | 22,001 | 1,550 | 7,871 | |||||||||||
Investments & Other | ||||||||||||||
Debtors (Due After 1 year) | ||||||||||||||
Total Fixed Assets | 22,001 | 1,550 | 7,871 | 5,294 | 2,019 | 5,477 | 3,778 | 3,730 | 8,820 | 6,587 | 4,820 | 5,530 | ||
Stock & work in progress | ||||||||||||||
Trade Debtors | 738 | 4,902 | 29,025 | 1,510 | 6,300 | 120,525 | 40,747 | 9,928 | 1,242 | 4,599 | 22,271 | 79,574 | 76,454 | 24,889 |
Group Debtors | ||||||||||||||
Misc Debtors | 209,634 | 205,552 | 274,285 | 70,022 | 49,366 | 12,863 | 19,251 | 117,864 | 35,169 | 96,961 | 36,248 | 35,875 | 32,587 | 23,073 |
Cash | 1,466,660 | 1,685,856 | 1,674,777 | 986,503 | 735,117 | 594,298 | 595,678 | 447,494 | 477,535 | 300,377 | 467,311 | 611,664 | 526,136 | 417,304 |
misc current assets | 11,000 | |||||||||||||
total current assets | 1,688,032 | 1,896,310 | 1,978,087 | 1,058,035 | 790,783 | 727,686 | 655,676 | 575,286 | 513,946 | 401,937 | 525,830 | 727,113 | 635,177 | 465,266 |
total assets | 1,688,032 | 1,918,311 | 1,979,637 | 1,065,906 | 796,077 | 727,686 | 657,695 | 580,763 | 517,724 | 405,667 | 534,650 | 733,700 | 639,997 | 470,796 |
Bank overdraft | ||||||||||||||
Bank loan | ||||||||||||||
Trade Creditors | 4,067 | 13,257 | 2,405 | 7,160 | 13,213 | 6,016 | 21,761 | 19,842 | 30,245 | 2,683 | 12,425 | 40,150 | 38,218 | 10,467 |
Group/Directors Accounts | ||||||||||||||
other short term finances | ||||||||||||||
hp & lease commitments | ||||||||||||||
other current liabilities | 214,735 | 101,035 | 194,608 | 66,892 | 61,155 | 88,801 | 111,124 | 71,444 | 50,570 | 34,973 | 72,234 | 64,762 | 126,874 | 73,871 |
total current liabilities | 218,802 | 114,292 | 197,013 | 74,052 | 74,368 | 94,817 | 132,885 | 91,286 | 80,815 | 37,656 | 84,659 | 104,912 | 165,092 | 84,338 |
loans | ||||||||||||||
hp & lease commitments | ||||||||||||||
Accruals and Deferred Income | ||||||||||||||
other liabilities | ||||||||||||||
provisions | ||||||||||||||
total long term liabilities | ||||||||||||||
total liabilities | 218,802 | 114,292 | 197,013 | 74,052 | 74,368 | 94,817 | 132,885 | 91,286 | 80,815 | 37,656 | 84,659 | 104,912 | 165,092 | 84,338 |
net assets | 1,469,230 | 1,804,019 | 1,782,624 | 991,854 | 721,709 | 632,869 | 524,810 | 489,477 | 436,909 | 368,011 | 449,991 | 628,788 | 474,905 | 386,458 |
total shareholders funds | 1,469,230 | 1,804,019 | 1,782,624 | 991,854 | 721,709 | 632,869 | 524,810 | 489,477 | 436,909 | 368,011 | 449,991 | 628,788 | 474,905 | 386,458 |
Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2013 | Mar 2012 | Mar 2011 | Mar 2010 | |
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Operating Activities | ||||||||||||||
Operating Profit | ||||||||||||||
Depreciation | 286 | 2,019 | 3,458 | 4,337 | 4,309 | 7,785 | 3,718 | 3,052 | 5,420 | 5,470 | ||||
Amortisation | 11,000 | 12,549 | 6,321 | 3,004 | ||||||||||
Tax | ||||||||||||||
Stock | ||||||||||||||
Debtors | -82 | -92,856 | 231,778 | 15,866 | -77,722 | 73,390 | -67,794 | 91,381 | -65,149 | 43,041 | -56,930 | 6,408 | 61,079 | 47,962 |
Creditors | -9,190 | 10,852 | -4,755 | -6,053 | 7,197 | -15,745 | 1,919 | -10,403 | 27,562 | -9,742 | -27,725 | 1,932 | 27,751 | 10,467 |
Accruals and Deferred Income | 113,700 | -93,573 | 127,716 | 5,737 | -27,646 | -22,323 | 39,680 | 20,874 | 15,597 | -37,261 | 7,472 | -62,112 | 53,003 | 73,871 |
Deferred Taxes & Provisions | ||||||||||||||
Cash flow from operations | ||||||||||||||
Investing Activities | ||||||||||||||
capital expenditure | -6,036 | -4,357 | ||||||||||||
Change in Investments | ||||||||||||||
cash flow from investments | -6,036 | -4,357 | ||||||||||||
Financing Activities | ||||||||||||||
Bank loans | ||||||||||||||
Group/Directors Accounts | ||||||||||||||
Other Short Term Loans | ||||||||||||||
Long term loans | ||||||||||||||
Hire Purchase and Lease Commitments | ||||||||||||||
other long term liabilities | ||||||||||||||
share issue | ||||||||||||||
interest | ||||||||||||||
cash flow from financing | -1 | 405,644 | ||||||||||||
cash and cash equivalents | ||||||||||||||
cash | -219,196 | 11,079 | 688,274 | 251,386 | 140,819 | -1,380 | 148,184 | -30,041 | 177,158 | -166,934 | -144,353 | 85,528 | 108,832 | 417,304 |
overdraft | ||||||||||||||
change in cash | -219,196 | 11,079 | 688,274 | 251,386 | 140,819 | -1,380 | 148,184 | -30,041 | 177,158 | -166,934 | -144,353 | 85,528 | 108,832 | 417,304 |
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THE BIG ISSUE FOUNDATION group structure
The Big Issue Foundation has 1 subsidiary company.
Ultimate parent company
THE BIG ISSUE FOUNDATION
03049322
1 subsidiary
The Big Issue Foundation currently has 4 directors. The longest serving directors include Mrs Alison Newman (Mar 2010) and Mr Patrick Foster (Mar 2010).
officer | country | age | start | end | role |
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Mrs Alison Newman | United Kingdom | 55 years | Mar 2010 | - | Director |
Mr Patrick Foster | 73 years | Mar 2010 | - | Director | |
Mr Harry McAdoo | United Kingdom | 53 years | Jan 2012 | - | Director |
Mr Peter Mills | England | 53 years | Jul 2016 | - | Director |
P&L
March 2023turnover
1.5m
-11%
operating profit
-401.8k
0%
gross margin
67.9%
-8.7%
turnover
Turnover, or revenue, is the amount of sales generated by a company within the financial year.
Balance Sheet
March 2023net assets
1.5m
-0.19%
total assets
1.7m
-0.12%
cash
1.5m
-0.13%
net assets
Total assets minus all liabilities
company number
03049322
Type
Private Limited by guarantee without Share Capital Exempt from using Limited
industry
88990 - Other social work activities without accommodation n.e.c.
incorporation date
April 1995
age
30
incorporated
UK
ultimate parent company
accounts
Small Company
last accounts submitted
March 2023
previous names
mutualnumber limited (May 1997)
accountant
-
auditor
MOORE KINGSTON SMITH LLP
address
113-115 fonthill road, london, N4 3HH
Bank
NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC
Legal Advisor
SIMMONS & SIMMONS
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