Contemporary Books Limited
01953143
Healthy
- No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
- 1 outstanding charge (-2)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
31/10/2024
micro entity
Next accounts due
31/07/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 31/12/2025
Due 14/01/2027
Industry
Officers
director · Since 18/03/1986
COMPANY DIRECTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 80
Also on 5 other boards
secretary · Since 01/04/2001
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 79
Also on 1 other board
Persons with Significant Control
Mr John Anthony Wilfred Austin
British · United Kingdom · Age 80
Level 5a, Maple House, London, W1T 7NF
Notified 06/04/2016
Charges1 outstanding
BARCLAYS BANK PLC
CompanyRankvs 1502+ SIC 47789 peers65
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
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 31/10/2024
Net Worth
£172k
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£38k
Cash in the bank
Net Current Assets
£172k
Working capital
Current Assets
£183k
Current Liabilities
£11k
Debtors
£3k
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16.05 | -£18k |
| 2023 | 9.23 | -£3k |
| 2022 | 26.88 | -£2k |
| 2021 | 35.93 | +£17k |
| 2020 | 40.20 | -£33k |
| 2019 | 36.40 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.