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Bloodaxe Books Limited

01656254

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PRI/LTD BY GUAR/NSC (Private, limited by guarantee, no share capital)
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)

Details

EASTBURN, HEXHAM, NE46 1BS
Incorporated 04/08/1982

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

58110
Book publishing

Officers

Dr Neil Philip Astley Ba (Hons)

director · Since 31/12/1991

PUBLISHER

UNITED KINGDOM · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 73

Also on 1 other board

Sir William Hollin Dayrell Morrison-Bell

secretary · Since 21/12/2020

Also on 1 other board

Sir William Hollin Dayrell Morrison-Bell

director · Since 21/12/2020

SOLICITOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 69

Also on 1 other board

William Neil Herbert

director · Since 10/02/2021

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Bethan Morris Jones

director · Since 10/02/2021

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · WALES · Age 50

Christine Jane Macgregor

director · Since 10/02/2021

COMPANY DIRECOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Nathalie Susana Hillary Teitler

director · Since 10/02/2021

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 2 other boards

Linda Ross Anderson

director · Since 10/02/2021

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 76

Ms Imtiaz Anil Dharker

director · Since 10/02/2021

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 76

Also on 5 other boards

Dr John David Challis

director · Since 20/04/2024

UNIVERSITY LECTURER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 41

Persons with Significant Control

Former PSCs

Dr Neil Philip Astley

Ceased 22/02/2021

Mr Simon Richard Falkner Thirsk

Ceased 21/12/2020

CompanyRankvs 51+ SIC 58110 peers
89

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.2× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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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.

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

£256k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£204k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£251k

Working capital

Current Assets

£329k

Current Liabilities

£78k

Fixed Assets

£6k

Debtors

£91k

7avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£596

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£257k

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20254.20-£14k
20243.55+£10k
20233.54-£5k
20223.03—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.