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Books Ink Limited

02080400

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

159 STOKE NEWINGTON HIGH STREET, N16 0NY
Incorporated 04/12/1986

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

47610
Retail sale of books in specialised stores

Officers

Mrs Joanna Elizabeth Adams

director · Since 31/05/1991

BOOKSELLER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Joanna Elizabeth Adams

secretary · Since 01/12/1994

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Also on 1 other board

Mr Mark Adams

director · Since 01/12/1994

BOOKSELLER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Joanna Elizabeth Adams

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors
Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 68

159, Stoke Newington High Street, London, N16 0NY

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Mark Adams

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors
Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 68

159, Stoke Newington High Street, London, N16 0NY

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 03/04/1996Registered 11/04/1996

CompanyRankvs 190+ SIC 47610 peers
64

Financial strength35th percentile among SIC peers · 9/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 8.92× · 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 strength9/25 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£2

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£219k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£305k

Working capital

Current Assets

£343k

Current Liabilities

£38k

Fixed Assets

£3k

Debtors

£40k

15avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£4k

Director Loans(2021)

Company owes directors£4k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£307k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20258.92—
20249.65—
202311.06—
20225.62+£27k
20217.45+£77k
20205.92+£51k
20196.24+£44k
20174.12—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.