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Merlin Press Limited(The)

00585114

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

Central Books Building, Freshwater Road, Chadwell Heath, RM8 1RX
Incorporated 05/06/1957

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 23/03/2026

Due 06/04/2027

On track

Industry

58110
Book publishing

Officers

Mr Anthony William Zurbrugg

director · Since 06/10/1999

BOOKSELLER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Also on 7 other boards

Mr William James Norris

director · Since 06/10/1999

BOOK DISTRIBUTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 75

Also on 1 other board

Mr Anthony William Zurbrugg

secretary · Since 06/10/1999

BOOKSELLER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Also on 7 other boards

Anthony William Zurbrugg

secretary · Since 06/10/1999

British

William James Norris

director · Since 06/10/1999

British · England · Age 75

Anthony William Zurbrugg

director · Since 06/10/1999

British · England · Age 72

Former

Norman Albert Jessel Franklin

director · Resigned 28/01/1991

Jonathan Carpenter

director · Resigned 30/09/1992

Julie Georgina Millard

director · Resigned 01/01/1997

Martin Weston Eve

secretary · Resigned 26/10/1998

Martin Weston Eve

director · Resigned 26/10/1998

Patricia Eve

director · Resigned 06/10/1999

Aghdas Majlesi-Bidhendi

secretary · Resigned 06/10/1999

Richard Handyside

director · Resigned 01/04/2002

Elizabeth Ann Carlile

director · Resigned 27/03/2018

Colin Leys

director · Resigned 26/10/2020

Leo Victor Panitch

director · Resigned 19/12/2020

Adrian Howe

director · Resigned 20/08/2024

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Anthony William Zurbrugg

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 72

34, Hampden Road, London, N8 0HT

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NORMAN ALBERT JESSEL FRANKLIN

Created 11/05/1989Registered 19/05/1989
charge
outstanding

COUTTS & COMPANY

Created 25/06/1987Registered 30/06/1987

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-14

Active

typeltd
2026-07-14

Private Limited Company

address line1Central Books Building
2026-07-14

CENTRAL BOOKS BUILDING

post townChadwell Heath
2026-07-14

CHADWELL HEATH

CompanyRankvs 728+ SIC 58110 peers
65

Financial strength86th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees19th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.03× · 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 strength22/25 pts

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

Employees3/15 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£39k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£73k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£48k

Working capital

Current Assets

£95k

Current Liabilities

£47k

Debtors

£9k

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£48k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.03-£5k
20242.23
20231.76

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.