Thistle Insurance Services Limited
Thistle Insurance Services Limited
Trading as: PhotoGuard
#00338645 • Active
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photoGuard specializes in providing tailored insurance solutions for photographers, covering a range of equipment from cameras to drones. Their policies protect against theft, accidental damage, and offer public liability coverage, ensuring peace of mind for both amateur and professional photographers.
Founded: 31/03/1938
Industries: Activities of insurance agents and brokers
Website: https://www.photoguard.co.uk
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Location: Rossington's Business Park, West Carr Road, Retford, DN22 7SW, England
Products
- Action Cameras Insurance
- Compact Cameras Insurance
- Dslr Cameras Insurance
- Video Cameras Insurance
- Drone Insurance
Services
- Camera Insurance
- Public Liability Insurance
- Equipment Hire Insurance
Financial Snapshot
Last accounts made up to 31 December 2023
Next accounts due 30 September 2025 (5 months)
Cash in Bank £4.72m
↑ 30%
Turnover £7.1m
↑ 9%
EBITDA £1.66m
↑ 115%
Gross Profit £7.1m
↑ 24%
Total Liabilities £14.87m
↑ 5%
Employees 73
↓ -10%
Directors
Name | Role | Appointed ↓ | Nationality | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Charles Allen Bulleid | Director | 09/11/2024 | British | 36 years |
| Matthew Richard Schofield | Director | 18/09/2024 | British | 57 years |
| Roy John Clark | Non-executive Director | 01/05/2024 | British | 65 years |
| Paul Antony Gerada | Director | 23/04/2024 | British | 50 years |
| Charles Anthony Edward Burgess | Director | 13/11/2023 | British | 54 years |
| Ryan Christopher Brown | Cfo | 30/12/2016 | British | 51 years |
Role:
Director
Appointed:
09/11/2024
Nationality:
British
Age:
36 years
Role:
Director
Appointed:
18/09/2024
Nationality:
British
Age:
57 years
Role:
Non-executive Director
Appointed:
01/05/2024
Nationality:
British
Age:
65 years
Role:
Director
Appointed:
23/04/2024
Nationality:
British
Age:
50 years
Role:
Director
Appointed:
13/11/2023
Nationality:
British
Age:
54 years
Role:
Cfo
Appointed:
30/12/2016
Nationality:
British
Age:
51 years
People with Significant Control
| Name | Nature of Control | Notified On | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pib Group Limited | Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent, Voting Rights 75 To 100 Percent, Right To Appoint And Remove Directors | 30/12/2016 | United Kingdom |
Nature of Control:
Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent, Voting Rights 75 To 100 Percent, Right To Appoint And Remove Directors
Notified On:
30/12/2016
Nationality:
United Kingdom
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Charges
9 charges registered
Midcap Financial (Ireland) Limited Satisfied
Created 17/12/2020Nil.
#003386450009 Negative Pledge
Midcap Financial (Ireland) Limited Acting as Security Agent (and Its Successors in Title and Transferees) Satisfied
Created 22/05/2019#003386450008 Negative Pledge
Properties
3 properties
Regions
2
Freehold
0
Leasehold
3
SOUTH WEST
Part Ground Floor, Southgate House, Southgate Street, Gloucester (GL1 1UB)
Leasehold • GL1 1UB
Added 23/01/2017 • GLOUCESTER
SOUTH WEST
Ground Floor, Southgate House, Southgate Street, Gloucester (GL1 1UB)
Leasehold • GL1 1UB
Added 13/01/2017 • GLOUCESTER
WEST MIDLANDS
St David's Court, Union Street, Wolverhampton (WV1 3JE)
Leasehold • WV1 3JE
Added 13/01/2017 • WOLVERHAMPTON
Grants
No grant information available
Government Council Contracts Beta
Total Council Spend
£311,836.00
Across 91 transactions
Contract Period
Jun 2011 - Jun 2024
3 councils
Average Per Council
£103,945.33
30 avg. transactions
Council Partners
Cannock Chase District Council
Derby City Council
Exeter City Council
Company Filings
| Date | Category | Description | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22/11/2024 | Officers | Change Person Director Company With Change Date | View (2 pages) |
| 21/11/2024 | Officers | Change Person Director Company With Change Date | View (2 pages) |
| 21/11/2024 | Officers | Change Person Director Company With Change Date | View (2 pages) |
| 21/11/2024 | Officers | Change Person Director Company With Change Date | View (2 pages) |
| 21/11/2024 | Officers | Change Person Director Company With Change Date | View (2 pages) |
| 21/11/2024 | Officers | Change Person Director Company With Change Date | View (2 pages) |
| 21/11/2024 | Officers | Change Person Director Company With Change Date | View (2 pages) |