New Left Books Limited

00939137

active

Private Limited Company

england wales

Companies House

Health Score

88 / 100

Healthy

30/30

Filing

20/30

Financial

38/40

Risk

1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

6 MEARD STREET, W1F 0EG

Incorporated 20/09/1968

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 06/03/2026

Due 20/03/2027

On track

Industry

58110

Book publishing

Officers

Mr Robin Osmond Blackburn

secretary · Since 31/12/1991

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 86

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Robin Osmond Blackburn

director · Since 31/12/1991

EDITOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 86

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Tariq Ali

director · Since 31/03/2014

WRITER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 82

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Sebastian David Budgen

director · Since 01/02/2018

SENIOR EDITOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Ms Susan Alice Watkins

director · Since 22/02/2018

PUBLISHER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 73

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Leo Hollis

director · Since 10/03/2025

DIRECTOR AND COMPANY SECRETARY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Mrs Nicole Aschoff

director · Since 15/03/2025

CEO

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES · Age 46

Ms Michal Schatz

director · Since 21/07/2025

COMPANY DIRECTOR

AMERICAN · ENGLAND · Age 35

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

New Left Trust

75–100% shares

C/O Lawrence & Co, 132-134, College Road, Harrow, HA1 1BQ

Reg: 02768730 · England And Wales · Company

Notified 01/03/2017

Charges1 outstanding

Charge

outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 01/07/2019Registered 02/07/2019

charge

satisfied

GEORGE GALFALVI

Created 17/06/2002Registered 06/07/2002Satisfied 10/06/2019

charge

satisfied

FRANCIS ANDERSON

Created 02/08/1999Registered 03/08/1999Satisfied 10/06/2019

charge

satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 28/05/1999Registered 03/06/1999Satisfied 10/06/2019

charge

satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 25/07/1995Registered 09/08/1995Satisfied 10/06/2019

charge

satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC.

Created 17/07/1991Registered 25/07/1991Satisfied 10/06/2019

charge

satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 25/10/1984Registered 01/11/1984Satisfied 14/11/1991

CompanyRankvs 24560+ SIC 58110 peers
50

Financial strength60th percentile among SIC peers · 15/25

Employees19th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15

LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.22× · 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 strength15/25 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.

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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£632

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£813k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£617k

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.4M

Current Liabilities

£2.8M

Fixed Assets

£76k

Debtors

£1.9M

0avg. employees-34

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£693k

Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

Year	Current Ratio	Implied Profit
2024	1.22	—
2023	1.57	-£449k
2022	2.03	+£16k
2021	2.21	+£19k
2020	1.92	+£558k
2019	1.66	+£50k
2018	1.62	-£301k
2017	1.84	—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.

New Left Books Limited

Details

Compliance

Industry

Officers

Persons with Significant Control

Charges1 outstanding

CompanyRankvs 24560+ SIC 58110 peers50

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

EstimatesDerived

CompanyRankvs 24560+ SIC 58110 peers
50