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Orphans Press Limited

01218863

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

ARROW CLOSE, LEOMINSTER, HR6 0LD
Incorporated 09/07/1975

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

18129
Printing (other than printing of newspapers and printing of labels)
62012
Business and domestic software development

Officers

Mrs Helen Clare Bowden

secretary · Since 26/06/1997

MARKETING CONSULTANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 63

Also on 13 other boards

Mr Andrew Thomas Bowden

director · Since 26/06/1997

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 66

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Helen Clare Bowden

director · Since 26/06/1997

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 63

Also on 13 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Andrew Thomas Bowden

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 66

Arrow Close, Enterprise Park, Leominster, HR6 0LD

Notified 30/06/2016

Mrs Helen Clare Bowden

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 63

Arrow Close, Enterprise Park, Leominster, HR6 0LD

Notified 30/06/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HELEN BOWDEN, ANDREW BOWDEN AND SCOTTISH WIDOWS AS TRUSTEES OF THE ORPHANS PRESS LIMITED RETIRE

Created 27/02/2009Registered 05/03/2009
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 30/06/1997Registered 02/07/1997Satisfied 28/02/2009
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 13/03/1985Registered 14/03/1985Satisfied 24/02/2009
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 30/12/1977Registered 16/01/1978Satisfied 24/02/2009
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 30/12/1977Registered 16/01/1978Satisfied 24/02/2009
charge
satisfied

THE COUNCIL FOR SMALL INDUSTRIES IN RURAL AREAS

Created 02/12/1975Registered 22/12/1975Satisfied 24/02/2009

CompanyRankvs 62+ SIC 18129 peers
79

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.93× · 20/20
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.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 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

£788k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£106k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£617k

Working capital

Current Assets

£937k

Current Liabilities

£320k

Fixed Assets

£520k

Debtors

£775k

40avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2024)

Corp tax£11k
VAT£36k

Director Loans(2024)

Directors owe company£5k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£85k
Assets less current liabilities£1.1M
Signed by Mrs Helen Bowden 26 February 2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20252.93+£0—
20252.93+£63k—
20242.90-£9k£714k
20232.75-£66k£868k
20222.24+£77k£780k
20212.10-£43k£1.6M
20203.29+£85k£1.0M
20192.83+£42k£278k
20182.21—£188k

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.