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Methodist Newspaper Company Limited

00000295

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

LE STRANGE OLD BARNS GOLF COURSE ROAD, HUNSTANTON, PE36 6JG
Incorporated 13/03/1863

Compliance

Last accounts

22/03/2026

total exemption full

Next accounts due

22/12/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 04/04/2026

Due 18/04/2027

On track

Industry

58130
Publishing of newspapers

Officers

Ms Moira Ruth Sleight

director · Since 23/05/2002

MANAGING EDITOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Also on 4 other boards

Reverend Steven James Wild Ma

director · Since 06/10/2005

REV

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Mr Colin Wells

secretary · Since 18/07/2013

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Colin Wells

director · Since 19/07/2013

BUSINESS CONSULTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Ms Moira Ruth Sleight

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 67

Le Strange Old Barns, Golf Course Road, Hunstanton, PE36 6JG

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Colin Wells

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 59

Le Strange Old Barns, Golf Course Road, Hunstanton, PE36 6JG

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

JOHN ALDRIDGE, MOIRA SLEIGHT, BARRY WEETMAN EACH ACTING AS A TRUSTEE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE M

Created 24/01/2011Registered 25/01/2011
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 04/11/1976Registered 11/11/1976Satisfied 21/01/2010

CompanyRankvs 14+ SIC 58130 peers
75

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees70th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.69× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees11/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 22/03/2026

Net Worth

£405k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£130k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£81k

Working capital

Current Assets

£130k

Current Liabilities

£48k

Fixed Assets

£450k

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£532k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20262.69+£398k
20251.94+£0
202421.30+£0
20235.76+£4k
20228.98+£0
20212.42+£0
20200.94+£0
20190.77+£0
20180.59

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.