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Alain Charles Publishing Limited

01178080

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

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

UNIVERSITY HOUSE, LONDON, SW1W 0EX
Incorporated 19/07/1974

Compliance

Last accounts

31/05/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

28/02/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 20/07/2025

Due 03/08/2026

On track

Industry

58142
Publishing of consumer and business journals and periodicals

Officers

Mr Derek Charles Fordham

director · Since 20/07/1991

PUBLISHER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 86

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Nicholas Charles Lonsdale Fordham

director · Since 22/07/2020

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Derek Charles Fordham

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 86

University House, London, SW1W 0EX

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

DEREK CHARLES FORDHAM

Created 23/03/2023Registered 28/03/2023
Charge
satisfied

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charge
satisfied

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charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 05/05/1993Registered 07/05/1993Satisfied 24/07/1998
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 30/09/1980Registered 02/10/1980
charge
satisfied

ALBANY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED

Created 18/08/1980Registered 27/08/1980Satisfied 13/02/2010
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 12/06/1980Registered 20/06/1980
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 08/11/1977Registered 18/11/1977Satisfied 02/06/2014

CompanyRankvs 716+ SIC 58142 peers
57

Financial strength68th percentile among SIC peers · 17/25
Employees93th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.89× · 6/20
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 strength17/25 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.

Liquidity6/20 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 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£13k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£212k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£64k

Working capital

Current Assets

£521k

Current Liabilities

£585k

Fixed Assets

£217k

Debtors

£309k

14avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2022)

Corp tax£30

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£153k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.89+£0
20250.89+£0
20240.91-£194k
20231.02-£28k
20221.29+£36k
20211.17+£186k
20201.79+£0
20192.62+£0
20182.15—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.