# Holborn Studios Limited (02769503)

> Why UK company 02769503 went into administration, from the administrators' statement filed at Companies House, by companydig. Interactive version: https://companydig.co.uk/company/02769503

- **Status:** In administration
- **Administration began:** 2026-03-12
- **Administrators:** Mark Reynolds
- **Administrators' firm:** Williams & Partners
- **Incorporated:** 1992-12-01
- **Location:** Barnet
- **Industry:** 96090 Other service activities n.e.c.

## Why it went into administration

- Rising costs / inflation
- HMRC / tax arrears
- Creditor pressure / legal action
- COVID-19
- Weather / natural events
- Property / lease costs
- Sustained trading losses

## From the administrators' statement

The historical following information set out below was provided by the directors of Holborn Studios Limited. The information has not been verified nor have any figures been audited by the Administrator or Valentine & Co.

Holborn Studios (“the Company”) was founded in 1979 by Vince McCartney and Margaret McCartney as a photographic hire studio and was subsequently incorporated in 1992. It remains a recognised and culturally significant institution within the UK creative sector. The business retains a strong brand reputation and continues to attract high-profile clients.

Throughout its history, Holborn Studios has operated as a modestly sized family business The Company has relied on a combination of retained profits, bank facilities and periodic capital investment to support its operations and development.

Statement of proposals: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/02769503/filing-history/MzUxNzAzNTQ5MWFkaXF6a2N4/document?format=pdf&download=0
Companies House register: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/02769503

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