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Barretts Newsagents Limited

01308403

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Insolvency history
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
20/40
Risk
  • Active insolvency proceedings (-20)

Details

4 - 5 KING SQUARE, BRIDGWATER, TA6 3YF
Incorporated 13/04/1977

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 07/08/2025

Due 21/08/2026

On track

Industry

47240
Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery in specialised stores
47260
Retail sale of tobacco products in specialised stores
47610
Retail sale of books in specialised stores

Officers

Mrs Jane Elizabeth Watts

director · Since 07/08/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Mr Geoffrey Edward Watts

director · Since 28/09/2020

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 63

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Jane Elizabeth Watts

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 64

4 King Square, Bridgwater, TA6 3YF

Notified 07/08/2016

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK LTD

Created 01/08/1978Registered 03/08/1978Satisfied 02/12/2011
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK LTD

Created 23/05/1978Registered 25/05/1978Satisfied 02/12/2011
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK LTD

Created 23/05/1978Registered 25/05/1978Satisfied 02/12/2011
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK LTD

Created 23/05/1978Registered 25/05/1978Satisfied 02/12/2011
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK LTD

Created 19/04/1978Registered 21/04/1978Satisfied 02/12/2011

Insolvency History1 case

members voluntary liquidation13/03/2026

Neil Frank Vinnicombe (practitioner) · Simon Robert Haskew (practitioner)

CompanyRankvs 209+ SIC 47240 peers
70

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees41th percentile among SIC peers · 6/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.36× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Insolvency history -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.

Employees6/15 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

Insolvency history: -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

£471k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£292k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£169k

Working capital

Current Assets

£293k

Current Liabilities

£124k

Debtors

£237

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£519k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.36-£19k
20242.85+£3k
20232.86+£2k
20222.87-£5k
20212.94+£278k
20203.04-£68k
20190.35+£85k
20170.37—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.