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Baker & Taylor (Uk) Ltd

02055748

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)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

1 WHITTLE DRIVE, EASTBOURNE, BN23 6QH
Incorporated 17/09/1986

Compliance

Last accounts

28/02/2025

full

Next accounts due

30/11/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 28/02/2026

Due 14/03/2027

On track

Industry

46900
Non-specialised wholesale trade
58110
Book publishing

Officers

Mr Gareth David Powell

director · Since 01/08/2000

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 8 other boards

Ms Annette Burgess

director · Since 01/07/2013

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Mr Jonathan James Little

director · Since 26/05/2022

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

The Little Group Limited

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

1, Whittle Drive, Eastbourne, BN23 6QH

Reg: 03246086 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 26/05/2022

Former PSCs

Follett Corporation

Ceased 03/11/2021

Advanced Marketing (Europe) Limited

Ceased 26/05/2022

Charges1 outstanding

charge
satisfied

RBS INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED (THE SECURITY HOLDER)

Created 07/08/2006Registered 14/08/2006Satisfied 26/04/2022
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 26/07/1990Registered 09/08/1990
charge
satisfied

WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION

Created 18/06/1990Registered 25/06/1990Satisfied 24/07/2006
charge
satisfied

MEPC DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED

Created 18/03/1988Registered 05/04/1988Satisfied 26/04/2022
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 15/07/1987Registered 22/07/1987Satisfied 28/07/1990

CompanyRankvs 1461+ SIC 46900 peers
62

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees48th percentile among SIC peers · 7/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.47× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees7/15 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 28/02/2025

Net Worth

£9.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£5.7M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£715k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

Working capital

Current Assets

£12.5M

Current Liabilities

£3.6M

Fixed Assets

£996k

Debtors

£2.2M

Admin Expenses

£3.4M

Profit After Tax

£535k

1avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£400k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.0M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20253.47

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.