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Bookbinders Of London Limited

00954219

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

33-37 CHAMBERS STREET, HERTFORD, SG14 1PL
Incorporated 14/05/1969

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

58190
Other publishing activities

Officers

Mr Ian Bailey

director · Since 22/06/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Ian Bailey

Significant control
significant-influence-or-control-as-firm

British · United Kingdom · Age 61

10 Riverside, The Folly, Riverside, Hertford, SG14 1QE

Notified 01/04/2021

Former PSCs

Mr Ian Bailey

Ceased 01/09/2016

Mr Yvette Jane Bailey

Ceased 31/05/2019

Miss Hannah Elizabeth Bailey

Ceased 01/04/2021

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

MR IAN BAILEY

Created 10/01/2020Registered 30/01/2020
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 21/08/1995Registered 01/09/1995Satisfied 29/11/2012
charge
outstanding

NORWICH GENERAL TRUST LIMITED

Created 31/07/1981Registered 06/08/1981

CompanyRankvs 1173+ SIC 58190 peers
64

Financial strength70th percentile among SIC peers · 18/25
Employees92th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.49× · 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 strength18/25 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£7k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£21k

Working capital

Current Assets

£41k

Current Liabilities

£28k

Fixed Assets

£17k

4avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£38k
Prepared with VT Final Accounts

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.49-£15k
20241.86+£30k
20230.66-£16k
20220.75-£8k
20210.70
20200.22
20190.16-£10k
20170.15

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.