Manuscript Pen Company Ltd
02414044
Some Concerns
- Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
- 1 outstanding charge (-2)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
31/12/2024
total exemption full
Next accounts due
30/09/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 31/01/2026
Due 14/02/2027
Industry
Officers
director · Since 19/02/1991
DIRECTOR/SECRETARY
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 76
Also on 1 other board
director · Since 30/11/2009
MANAGING DIRECTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 44
Also on 6 other boards
Persons with Significant Control
Highley Pens Ltd
Manuscript House, Netherton Lane, Bridgnorth, WV16 6BF
Reg: 02461985 · Registrar Of Companies England And Wales · Limited Company
Notified 06/04/2016
Charges1 outstanding
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
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 31/12/2024
Net Worth
£2.3M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£69k
Cash in the bank
Net Current Assets
£2.0M
Working capital
Current Assets
£3.0M
Current Liabilities
£940k
Fixed Assets
£552k
Debtors
£944k
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.15 | +£7k |
| 2023 | 3.94 | +£31k |
| 2022 | 4.28 | +£83k |
| 2021 | 3.67 | -£2k |
| 2020 | 5.10 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.