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Kemps Publishing Limited

02685392

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

8 THE COURTYARD, SOLIHULL, B91 3DA
Incorporated 07/02/1992

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

58142
Publishing of consumer and business journals and periodicals
73110
Advertising agencies

Officers

Mr Martin Alexander Jennings

secretary · Since 03/04/1992

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 11 other boards

Mr Martin Alexander Jennings

director · Since 03/04/1992

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 11 other boards

Mr Lee James Markham

director · Since 15/07/2011

LEGAL DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Andrew Jon Markham

director · Since 20/09/2011

PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

ENGLISH · CANADA · Age 41

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Martin Alexander Jennings

25–50% votes

English · England · Age 68

8, The Courtyard, Solihull, B91 3DA

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Andrew Jon Markham

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

English,Canadian · Canada · Age 41

8, The Courtyard, Solihull, B91 3DA

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Lee James Markham

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

English · England · Age 46

8, The Courtyard, Solihull, B91 3DA

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 28/02/2007Registered 09/03/2007
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 29/05/2002Registered 05/06/2002
charge
satisfied

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED

Created 03/08/1993Registered 19/08/1993Satisfied 14/05/2002
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

Created 06/04/1992Registered 14/04/1992Satisfied 14/05/2002
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 06/04/1992Registered 10/04/1992Satisfied 14/05/2002
charge
satisfied

3I GROUP PLC

Created 06/04/1992Registered 09/04/1992Satisfied 14/05/2002

CompanyRankvs 25+ SIC 58142 peers
78

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 6.37× · 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 strength24/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees14/15 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

Turnover

£1.4M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£1.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£141k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£26k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£1.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.3M

Current Liabilities

£204k

Fixed Assets

£33k

Debtors

£1.0M

Operating Profit

-£24k

Profit After Tax

-£21k

25avg. employees+2

Balance Sheet

Depreciation£26k
Assets less current liabilities£1.1M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20256.37-£21k
20245.91-£16k
20235.93+£24k
20226.04—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.