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Kelsey Publishing Limited

02387149

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
67 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

THE GRANARY YALDING HILL, MAIDSTONE, ME18 6AL
Incorporated 19/05/1989

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

full

Next accounts due

31/10/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 19/05/2025

Due 02/06/2026

On track

Industry

58110
Book publishing
58142
Publishing of consumer and business journals and periodicals
93290
Other amusement and recreation activities

Officers

Mr Stephen Wright

director · Since 29/09/2003

PUBLISHER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Kelsey Media Limited

75–100% shares

The Granary, Yalding Hill, Maidstone, ME18 6AL

Reg: 05822990 · England And Wales · Private Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 967+ SIC 58110 peers
56

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.56× · 6/20
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.

Liquidity6/20 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 director with respect to g

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2024

Net Worth

£3.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.1M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.2M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£4.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.5M

Current Liabilities

£9.7M

Fixed Assets

£8.4M

Debtors

£3.2M

Cost of Sales

£22.8M

Admin Expenses

£5.9M

Profit After Tax

£743k

134avg. employees-21

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£830k
Dividends paid£169k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£5.4M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£196k
Bank loans & overdrafts£1.1M
Assets less current liabilities£4.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.56-£96k
20230.49+£270k
20220.53-£1.8M
20210.91+£1.9M
20200.73—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.