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The Francis Crick Institute Limited

Private limited company

1 Midland Road, London, NW1 1AT

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06885462

Company number

23 Apr 2009

Incorporated

14

Active officers

31 Mar 2025

Last accounts made up to

The Francis Crick Institute Limited company overview

The Francis Crick Institute Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 06885462. It was incorporated on 23 Apr 2009 and its current status is active.

The registered office is at 1 Midland Road, London, NW1 1AT. The company has 14 active officers. It was previously called Ukcmri Limited.

The Francis Crick Institute Limited upcoming deadlines

Year end accounts

Due 31 Dec 2026

46 days

Confirmation statement

Due 7 May 2027

173 days

Corporation tax payment

Due 1 Jan 2027

47 days

Dates are the ones Companies House holds for this company. Late accounts trigger automatic Companies House penalties starting at £150, and HMRC charges interest on late corporation tax.

The Francis Crick Institute Limited at a glance

17 years

Trading age

6,415 days since incorporation

14

Active officers

Edmund, Brian,, Menelas, Isabelle

155

Filings on record

Latest: 5 Aug 2026

100/100

Filing health score

Accounts and statement up to date

Directors of The Francis Crick Institute Limited

Former officers

28 more officers are on the register. See all on Companies House

Nature of business (SIC codes)

96090

Other service activities not elsewhere classified

Allowable expenses for The Francis Crick Institute Limited

Based on The Francis Crick Institute Limited's SIC code (96090), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a general business company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Vehicle & mileage

45p a mile for the first 10,000 business miles in a personal car.

Staff & director salaries

Wages, employer NI and pension contributions paid through PAYE.

Accountancy & legal fees

Bookkeeping, year-end accounts, tax advice and company secretarial costs.

Business insurance

Public liability, professional indemnity and employer's liability cover.

Phone & internet

Business mobile contracts, broadband and a share of home internet.

General guidance only — every expense must be wholly and exclusively for business. Ask an accountant

Tax guide for businesses like The Francis Crick Institute Limited

How much tax does a limited company pay?

UK companies pay corporation tax at 19% on profits up to £50,000, rising to 25% above £250,000, with marginal relief in between. Claiming every allowable expense reduces taxable profit.

Does a company like The Francis Crick Institute Limited need to register for VAT?

VAT registration is compulsory once taxable turnover passes £90,000 in any rolling 12 months. Many businesses register voluntarily to reclaim VAT on costs.

How much does an accountant cost for a limited company in London?

Fixed-fee accountants typically charge £60–£200 a month for a small limited company, covering year-end accounts, corporation tax and the confirmation statement.

Can directors of The Francis Crick Institute Limited pay themselves in dividends?

Most small company directors take a low salary plus dividends. Dividends are paid from profits after corporation tax, with an annual £500 dividend allowance.

Filing history

  1. 5 Aug 2026 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Peter Lutz George as a director on 3 Aug 2026

  2. 22 Jul 2026 · AP01

    Appointment of Dr Ruth Mitchell Mckernan as a director on 20 Jul 2026

  3. 21 Jul 2026 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Kate Elizabeth Bingham as a director on 19 Jul 2026

  4. 6 May 2026 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 23 Apr 2026 with no updates

  5. 30 Apr 2026 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Lord Edmund John Phillip Lord John Philip Browne on 30 Apr 2026

  6. 1 Apr 2026 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Dr Brian Gilvary on 27 Mar 2026

  7. 17 Nov 2025 · AA

    Group accounts made up to 31 Mar 2025

  8. 12 Aug 2025 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Dr Brian Gilvary on 1 Aug 2025

  9. 6 May 2025 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 23 Apr 2025 with no updates

  10. 2 Apr 2025 · AP01

    Appointment of Ms Michelle Elizabeth Mitchell as a director on 28 Mar 2025

  11. 28 Mar 2025 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Iain Walter Foulkes as a director on 27 Mar 2025

  12. 7 Mar 2025 · AP01

    Appointment of Professor Graham Michael Lord as a director on 6 Mar 2025

  13. 14 Jan 2025 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Richard Charles Trembath as a director on 31 Dec 2024

  14. 3 Dec 2024 · AA

    Group accounts made up to 31 Mar 2024

  15. 7 May 2024 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 23 Apr 2024 with no updates

  16. 1 May 2024 · MA

    Memorandum articles

  17. 1 May 2024 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  18. 1 May 2024 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  19. 2 Feb 2024 · AP01

    Appointment of Dr John-Arne Røttingen as a director on 1 Feb 2024

  20. 2 Feb 2024 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Paul Jakob Robert Schreier as a director on 31 Jan 2024

Showing the latest 20 of 155 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About The Francis Crick Institute Limited

The Francis Crick Institute Limited is a UK private limited company based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 06885462 since 23 Apr 2009. Its listed activities include other service activities not elsewhere classified. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

The Francis Crick Institute Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. The Francis Crick Institute Limited has 155 filings on record. Keeping on top of these deadlines avoids automatic penalties from Companies House and HMRC, which start at £150 for late accounts.

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The Francis Crick Institute Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of The Francis Crick Institute Limited?

The Francis Crick Institute Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 06885462.

When was The Francis Crick Institute Limited incorporated?

The Francis Crick Institute Limited was incorporated on 23 Apr 2009 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of The Francis Crick Institute Limited?

Current officers are Edmund John Phillip, Lord Browne (director), Brian, Dr Gilvary (director), Menelas Nicolas, Dr Pangalos (director), Isabelle Marie Ealet (director), Adrian Peter, Sir Bird (director), Mary Patricia, Professor Ryan (director) and 8 more.

What does The Francis Crick Institute Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 96090 – Other service activities not elsewhere classified.

Where is The Francis Crick Institute Limited registered?

The registered office address is 1 Midland Road, London, NW1 1AT.

Is The Francis Crick Institute Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is active. Its most recent filing was appointment of Mr Peter Lutz George as a director on 3 Aug 2026 on 5 Aug 2026.

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