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Registered number: 07135728
Bulldog Film Distribution Limited
Unaudited Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 December 2024
Contents
Page
Balance Sheet 1—2
Notes to the Financial Statements 3—5
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Balance Sheet
Registered number: 07135728
2024 2023
Notes £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Intangible Assets 4 36,870 63,006
Tangible Assets 5 101 201
Investments 6 1 1
36,972 63,208
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 7 30,599 23,091
Cash at bank and in hand 92,841 16,369
123,440 39,460
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 8 (22,207 ) (238,609 )
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) 101,233 (199,149 )
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 138,205 (135,941 )
NET ASSETS/(LIABILITIES) 138,205 (135,941 )
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Called up share capital 9 200 200
Profit and Loss Account 138,005 (136,141 )
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 138,205 (135,941)
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For the year ending 31 December 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The company has taken advantage of section 444(1) of the Companies Act 2006 and opted not to deliver to the registrar a copy of the company's Profit and Loss Account.
On behalf of the board
Mr Marcus Searancke
Director
11/09/2025
The notes on pages 3 to 5 form part of these financial statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
1. General Information
Bulldog Film Distribution Limited is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number 07135728 . The registered office is 1st Floor 18 Queens Road, Church Street Entrance, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3XA.
2. Accounting Policies
2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 section 1A Small Entities "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006.
2.2. Turnover
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover is reduced for estimated customer returns, rebates and other similar allowances.
2.3. Intangible Fixed Assets and Amortisation - Other Intangible
Other intangible assets are films, patents and licences which are initally measured at cost. After initial recognition films, patents and licences are capitalised and amortised over the expected estimated economic life of the film. Once the film starts generating an income it is either amortised over its estimated economic life to the profit and loss account at 60% in the first year, 30% in the second year and 10% in the third year or at 10% per year depending upon the life expectancy of the film.
Films, patents and licences are also regularly reviewed for impairment.
2.4. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
Computer Equipment Straight line over 3 years
2.5. Pensions
The company operates a defined pension contribution scheme. Contributions are charged to the profit and loss account as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme.
3. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees, including directors, during the year was: 2 (2023: 2)
2 2
4. Intangible Assets
Other
£
Cost
As at 1 January 2024 906,562
Additions 22,761
As at 31 December 2024 929,323
Amortisation
As at 1 January 2024 843,556
Provided during the period 35,557
Impairment losses 13,340
As at 31 December 2024 892,453
Net Book Value
As at 31 December 2024 36,870
As at 1 January 2024 63,006
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5. Tangible Assets
Computer Equipment
£
Cost
As at 1 January 2024 4,180
As at 31 December 2024 4,180
Depreciation
As at 1 January 2024 3,979
Provided during the period 100
As at 31 December 2024 4,079
Net Book Value
As at 31 December 2024 101
As at 1 January 2024 201
6. Investments
Subsidiaries
£
Cost
As at 1 January 2024 1
As at 31 December 2024 1
Provision
As at 1 January 2024 -
As at 31 December 2024 -
Net Book Value
As at 31 December 2024 1
As at 1 January 2024 1
7. Debtors
2024 2023
£ £
Due within one year
Trade debtors 3,004 8,821
Amounts owed by group undertakings 100 -
Other debtors 27,495 14,270
30,599 23,091
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8. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
2024 2023
£ £
Trade creditors 4,250 13,381
Bank loans and overdrafts - 470
Other creditors 14,140 223,170
Taxation and social security 3,817 1,588
22,207 238,609
9. Share Capital
2024 2023
£ £
Allotted, Called up and fully paid 200 200
10. Related Party Transactions
During the year the company received loans amounting to £ Nil (2023 - £ Nil) from Premiere Group Holdings Limited, with a 55% holding in Bulldog Film Distribution Limited.
At the year end an amount of £ Nil (2023 - £207,971) remained owing by the company.
On the 24 September 2024 Premiere Group Holdings Limited ceased to hold its interest in the company, Bulldog Film Distribution Limited.
11. Controlling Party
At present there is no controlling party by virtue of their owning a controlling interest in the company's issued share capital. In 2023  the company was under the ultimate controlling of D M Rogers.
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