Showmaster Limited

Showmaster Limited, based in Leyland, UK, is a small, active company established 32 years ago in 1992. With five employees and £922,057 in assets, it's a modest operation led by two directors and one owner, Benson Stephen John. The company regularly imports machinery, boilers, and mechanical appliances—parts, with 36 months of import activity recorded, the last in February 2025. It also engages in irregular exporting of miscellaneous metal items, with just one month of export activity, the last in April 2021.

The company’s website reveals its primary focus: organizing events, specifically Film Comic Cons and Collectormania shows across the UK. These events attract large crowds—over 98,000 visitors to the London Film Comic Con in 2018—and cater to fans of cosplay, autographs, and meeting fellow enthusiasts. The website lists upcoming events in various cities, including London, Cardiff, and Glasgow, and features news, a forum, and a mailing list for updates. It also has a section for cosplay guidelines and press information.

Financially, Showmaster Limited demonstrates a mixed picture. Cash reserves increased by 4.4% to £470,000, while current assets grew by 22% to £920,000. However, trade debtors surged by 52% to £280,000, indicating potential issues with customer payments. Bank borrowings are down 37%, to £21,000, and creditors increased by 20% to £240,000. Corporation tax payable has increased by 16% to £56,000. The company’s small size—meeting two of three conditions for a small company—helps it remain flexible, but the rise in debtors could be a cause for concern. The company is exempt from an audit, so the figures are unaudited.

The company's financial statements were prepared by CCH Software. Overall, Showmaster Limited seems to be holding its own, but the increased reliance on trade debtors suggests a need for closer monitoring of cash flow.

Registered in England/Wales under the registration number 02760784, with a registered address at PR25 3GR, England, Leyland, Unit G5 Centurion Way, Farington.

WARNING:The numbers have been rounded for simplicity and may be inaccurate.Please, refer to the latest financial report for verification.