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Readers Trading Limited

00431789

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 6 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

33 South Street, Newport, PO30 1JE
Incorporated 25/03/1947

Previously known as

Readers Holdings Limited · until 24/06/2004
Readers (Isle Of Wight) Limited · until 01/10/1986

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 19/06/2026

Due 03/07/2027

On track

Industry

46150
Agents involved in the sale of furniture, household goods, hardware and ironmongery

Officers

Mr Michael William John Reader

director · Since 31/12/1990

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Also on 2 other boards

Michael William John Reader

director

British · England · Age 77

Former

Ella Mary Kelly

director · Resigned 23/08/1995

Charles Frank Bullworthy

secretary · Resigned 12/10/2000

Charles Frank Bullworthy

director · Resigned 12/10/2000

Rose Muriel Reader

director · Resigned 01/01/2002

Michael Alexander Draffin

director · Resigned 29/09/2006

Janet Diane Snudden

secretary · Resigned 22/12/2014

Samantha Jayne Massey

director · Resigned 30/09/2016

Christine Reader

director · Resigned 30/09/2016

Leon Emerson Reader

director · Resigned 28/02/2017

Persons with Significant Control

Readers Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

33, South Street, Newport, PO30 1JE

Reg: 03192918 · England And Wales · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges6 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/01/1993Registered 22/01/1993
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/01/1993Registered 15/01/1993
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 16/07/1992Registered 27/07/1992
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 16/07/1992Registered 27/07/1992
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 16/09/1991Registered 20/09/1991
charge
outstanding

WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/07/1967Registered 24/07/1967

Change History

status → active
2026-07-30

Active

type → ltd
2026-07-30

Private Limited Company

address line1 → 33 South Street
2026-07-30

33 SOUTH STREET

post town → Newport
2026-07-30

NEWPORT

officer appointed → READER, Michael William John
2026-07-30

CompanyRankvs 1085+ SIC 46150 peers
38

Financial strength51th percentile among SIC peers · 13/25
Employees36th percentile among SIC peers · 5/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
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 strength13/25 pts

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

Employees5/15 pts

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

Liquidity0/20 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£1k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1k

Current Liabilities

—

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearImplied Profit
2025+£0
2024+£0

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.