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Acorn Web Offset Limited

02138711

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)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

LOSCOE CLOSE, NORMANTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, WF6 1TW
Incorporated 08/06/1987

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2025

full

Next accounts due

30/06/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 20/05/2026

Due 03/06/2027

On track

Industry

18129
Printing (other than printing of newspapers and printing of labels)

Officers

Mr Matthew Robert Carry

director · Since 06/09/2013

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 48

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Mark Graham Roberts

director · Since 06/09/2013

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Also on 3 other boards

Miss Claire Rennison

director · Since 01/11/2015

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Investment In Media Limited

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

C/0 Acorn Web Offset Ltd, Loscoe Close, Normanton, WF6 1TW

Reg: 6939073 · Companies House · Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 14/02/2024Registered 15/02/2024
Charge
outstanding

HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LIMITED · HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 06/08/2014Registered 11/08/2014
Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 16/07/2013Registered 25/07/2013
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 18/09/2009Registered 23/09/2009Satisfied 20/02/2026
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD (THE SECURITY HOLDER)

Created 28/08/2009Registered 10/09/2009
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 03/09/2009Registered 08/09/2009

CompanyRankvs 395+ SIC 18129 peers
66

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.88× · 16/20
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.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity16/20 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 30/09/2024

Net Worth

£6.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£202k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.3M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£4.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£9.6M

Current Liabilities

£5.1M

Fixed Assets

£3.8M

Debtors

£8.3M

Cost of Sales

£18.4M

Admin Expenses

£5.7M

Profit After Tax

£943k

129avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£206k
Dividends paid£1.0M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£4.7M

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£367k
Assets less current liabilities£8.3M
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EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.88-£59k
20232.09

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.