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The Guardian Press (Boston) Limited

00463588

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
71 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

9 Bayes Road, Skegness, PE25 3AN
Incorporated 17/01/1949

Previously known as

The Guardian Press(Boston) Limited · until 11/09/2017
Guardian Press(Boston)Limited(The) · until 11/09/2017

Compliance

Last accounts

26/06/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

26/03/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 16/08/2025

Due 30/08/2026

On track

Industry

17230
Manufacture of paper stationery

Officers

Dale Houlston

director · Since 11/05/2006

British · England · Age 58

Luan Helen Houlston

director · Since 11/05/2006

British · England · Age 52

Luan Helen Houlston

secretary · Since 11/05/2006

British

Former

Harold Sidney Pocklington

director · Resigned 08/08/2002

Doreen Margaret Johnson

secretary · Resigned 11/05/2006

Doreen Margaret Johnson

director · Resigned 11/05/2006

Thomas Alan Johnson

director · Resigned 11/05/2006

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Luan Helen Houlston

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 52

9, Bayes Road, Skegness, PE25 3AN

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Dale Houlston

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 58

9, Bayes Road, Skegness, PE25 3AN

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 01/02/2008Registered 05/02/2008Satisfied 09/01/2026
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 11/05/2006Registered 20/05/2006
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 11/05/2006Registered 17/05/2006
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK LTD

Created 08/01/1982Registered 14/01/1982Satisfied 17/05/2006

Change History

officer appointed → HOULSTON, Luan Helen
2026-06-10
officer appointed → HOULSTON, Dale
2026-06-10
officer appointed → HOULSTON, Luan Helen
2026-06-10
status → active
2026-06-10

Active

post town → Skegness
2026-06-10

SKEGNESS

type → ltd
2026-06-10

Private Limited Company

address line1 → 9 Bayes Road
2026-06-10

9 BAYES ROAD

CompanyRankvs 306+ SIC 17230 peers
49

Financial strength57th percentile among SIC peers · 14/25
Employees61th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.95× · 6/20
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 strength14/25 pts

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

Employees9/15 pts

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

Liquidity6/20 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 26/06/2024

Net Worth

£5k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£4k

Working capital

Current Assets

£77k

Current Liabilities

£81k

Fixed Assets

£9k

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£5k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.95-£2k
20230.96-£275
20220.96—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.