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Newbury News Limited

02068043

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
75 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 11 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

C/O ILIFFE MEDIA LTD WINSHIP ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CB24 6PP
Incorporated 28/10/1986

Compliance

Last accounts

30/03/2025

small

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 11/05/2026

Due 25/05/2027

On track

Industry

58130
Publishing of newspapers

Officers

The Honourable Edward Richard Iliffe The Honorable

director · Since 01/05/2019

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 32 other boards

Mr William Charles Frederick Shepherd

director · Since 16/05/2021

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Mr William Shepherd

secretary · Since 01/08/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Newbury News And Media Ltd

75–100% shares

Newspaper House, Faraday Road, Newbury, RG14 2AD

Reg: 11861159 · Companies House England And Wales · Limited Company

Notified 02/09/2025

Charges11 outstanding

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outstanding

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HANDELSBANKEN PLC

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outstanding

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charge
satisfied

COMMERCIAL ASSURANCE CO. PLC.

Created 24/04/1989Registered 27/07/1988Satisfied 05/06/1993
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 24/06/1988Registered 29/06/1988Satisfied 07/08/1993
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 24/06/1988Registered 29/06/1988Satisfied 07/08/1993
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 24/06/1988Registered 29/06/1988Satisfied 07/08/1993
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 24/06/1988Registered 29/06/1988Satisfied 07/08/1993

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 58130 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.07× · 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 strength25/25 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 31/03/2020

Net Worth

£5.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£329k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£458k

Working capital

Current Assets

£887k

Current Liabilities

£429k

Fixed Assets

£6.1M

Debtors

£558k

Profit After Tax

£2.4M

32avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£5.0M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£6.6M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20202.07

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.