Magic Light Pictures Limited
Magic Light Pictures Limited
Trading as: Magic Light Pictures
#06567428 • Active
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Magic Light Pictures is an award-winning creator of family entertainment, specializing in high-quality films and products. They manage production, distribution, licensing, and marketing, and have developed the beloved Gruffalo brand over the past decade.
Founded: 16/04/2008
Industries: Motion picture production activitiesMotion picture projection activities
Website: https://magiclightpictures.com
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Location: London
Products
- Children's Entertainment Brands
- Films
- Merchandise Related To The Gruffalo
Services
- Distribution
- Licensing
- Marketing
- Production
Financial Snapshot
Last accounts made up to 31 March 2024
Next accounts due 31 December 2025 (7 months)
Cash in Bank £3.7m
↓ -35%
Turnover £15.58m
↑ 72%
EBITDA £2.84m
↓ -54%
Gross Profit £4.28m
↑ 18%
Total Liabilities £3.05m
↓ -64%
Employees 31
↑ 0%
Directors
Name | Role | Appointed ↓ | Nationality | Age |
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| Lisa Jane Gordon | Director | 01/03/2017 | British | 58 years |
| Andrew Jonathan Weisz | Banker | 19/10/2011 | British | 64 years |
| Michael Peter Rose | Film Producer | 16/04/2008 | British | 63 years |
| Martin John Pope | Film Producer | 16/04/2008 | British | 63 years |
Role:
Director
Appointed:
01/03/2017
Nationality:
British
Age:
58 years
Role:
Banker
Appointed:
19/10/2011
Nationality:
British
Age:
64 years
Role:
Film Producer
Appointed:
16/04/2008
Nationality:
British
Age:
63 years
Role:
Film Producer
Appointed:
16/04/2008
Nationality:
British
Age:
63 years
People with Significant Control
| Name | Nature of Control | Notified On | Nationality |
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| Michael Peter Rose | Voting Rights 25 To 50 Percent | 06/04/2016 | British |
| Martin John Pope | Voting Rights 25 To 50 Percent | 06/04/2016 | British |
Michael Peter Rose
Nature of Control:
Voting Rights 25 To 50 Percent
Notified On:
06/04/2016
Nationality:
British
Martin John Pope
Nature of Control:
Voting Rights 25 To 50 Percent
Notified On:
06/04/2016
Nationality:
British
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Charges
1 charge registered
Coutts & Company Outstanding
Created 22/09/2020#065674280001 Negative Pledge
Properties
1 property
Regions
1
Freehold
0
Leasehold
1
GREATER LONDON
41-42 Foley Street, London and 63-65 (odd) Riding House Street, London
Leasehold
Added 11/09/2018 • CITY OF WESTMINSTER
Grants
Total grant funding received: £100,000.00
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| 08/12/2021 | £100,000.00 | Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport | 2021/22 UK Global Screen Fund (UKGSF) |
| To boost international development and distribution opportunities for the UK's independent screen sector | |||
Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
£100,000.00To boost international development and distribution opportunities for the UK's independent screen sector
Date Awarded:
08/12/2021
Programme:
2021/22 UK Global Screen Fund (UKGSF)
Government Council Contracts Beta
No council contracts found
Company Filings
| Date | Category | Description | Document |
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| 07/05/2025 | Confirmation Statement | Confirmation Statement With No Updates | View (3 pages) |
| 11/03/2025 | Accounts | Accounts With Accounts Type Group | View (27 pages) |
| 10/05/2024 | Confirmation Statement | Confirmation Statement With No Updates | View (3 pages) |
| 02/05/2024 | Incorporation | Memorandum Articles | View (23 pages) |
| 02/05/2024 | Resolution | Resolution | View (1 page) |
| 14/01/2024 | Accounts | Accounts With Accounts Type Total Exemption Full | View (25 pages) |
| 15/05/2023 | Confirmation Statement | Confirmation Statement With Updates | View (6 pages) |