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Darton Longman & Todd Limited

00633407

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Has been liquidated
Insolvency history
Health Score
77 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

UNIT 1, THE EXCHANGE, CROYDON, CR0 1UH
Incorporated 23/07/1959

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2024

micro entity

Next accounts due

31/05/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 25/08/2025

Due 08/09/2026

On track

Industry

58110
Book publishing

Officers

Mrs Helen Sharon Porter

director · Since 18/05/1993

MANAGING EDITOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Helen Sharon Porter

secretary · Since 01/07/2008

MANAGING EDITOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 1 other board

Mr William Roger Parkes

director · Since 06/01/2010

MARKETING AND PUBLICITY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 42

Also on 1 other board

Mr David Moloney

director · Since 18/01/2011

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Helen Sharon Porter

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 63

Unit 1, The Exchange, 6 Scarbrook Road, Croydon, CR0 1UH

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr David Moloney

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 55

Unit 1, The Exchange, 6 Scarbrook Road, Croydon, CR0 1UH

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges4 outstanding

charge
outstanding

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outstanding

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outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 588+ SIC 58110 peers
67

Financial strength84th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.41× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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77
How is this score calculated?
Financial strength21/25 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 31/08/2024

Net Worth

£27k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£168k

Working capital

Current Assets

£572k

Current Liabilities

£406k

4avg. employees-1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£168k

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.41+£91k
20231.16-£95k
20221.37-£73k
20213.03-£50k
20203.05-£3k
20192.18+£284k
2018-3.28—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.