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Aldeburgh Bookshop Limited

00989529

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
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Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

42 HIGH STREET, SUFFOLK, IP15 5AB
Incorporated 17/09/1970

Compliance

Last accounts

28/02/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/11/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 11/05/2026

Due 25/05/2027

On track

Industry

47610
Retail sale of books in specialised stores

Officers

John Patrick James

secretary · Since 29/02/2000

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 11 other boards

John Patrick James

director · Since 29/02/2000

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 11 other boards

The Hon Mary Victoria James

director · Since 29/02/2000

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr John Patrick James

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 68

42 High Street, Suffolk, IP15 5AB

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Mary Victoria James

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 63

42 High Street, Suffolk, IP15 5AB

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 23/11/1994Registered 25/11/1994
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 20/09/1994Registered 24/09/1994

CompanyRankvs 298+ SIC 47610 peers
60

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees92th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio -49.58× · 2/20
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 strength24/25 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.

Liquidity2/20 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 28/02/2026

Net Worth

£489k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£168k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£373k

Working capital

Current Assets

£366k

Current Liabilities

-£7k

Fixed Assets

£115k

8avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£489k
Prepared with VT Final Accounts

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202649.58+£81k
20257.44-£42k
20248.45-£38k
20235.73

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.