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John Sandoe (Books) Limited

00593117

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

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

10 BLACKLANDS TERRACE, LONDON, SW3 2SR
Incorporated 05/11/1957

Compliance

Last accounts

28/02/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/11/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 13/06/2025

Due 27/06/2026

On track

Industry

47610
Retail sale of books in specialised stores

Officers

John De Falbe

director · Since 13/06/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 63

Mr Stewart Grimshaw

director · Since 13/06/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 83

Also on 4 other boards

Mr John Vigant Tuxen De Falbe

secretary · Since 30/09/2015

Persons with Significant Control

Mr John De Fable

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 63

10 Blacklands Terrace, London, SW3 2SR

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Stewart Grimshaw

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 83

10 Blacklands Terrace, London, SW3 2SR

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 22/10/2009Registered 23/10/2009

CompanyRankvs 539+ SIC 47610 peers
47

Financial strength2th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.16× · 12/20
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 strength1/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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 28/02/2025

Net Worth

-£130k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£97k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£65k

Working capital

Current Assets

£478k

Current Liabilities

£413k

Fixed Assets

£5k

Debtors

£41k

11avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£70k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.16+£25k
20243.83-£68k
20234.24-£6k
20225.27+£3k
20215.77-£19k
20200.80

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.