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Martins The Printers Limited

02731178

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

18 CASTLE TERRACE, NORTHUMBERLAND, TD15 1NP
Incorporated 09/07/1992

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

18129
Printing (other than printing of newspapers and printing of labels)
18140
Binding and related services

Officers

William Hardie

secretary · Since 09/07/1992

COMPANY SECRETARY

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 97

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Christopher Hardie

director · Since 09/07/1992

MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 70

Also on 11 other boards

Mr Robert David Martin

director · Since 01/06/1997

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs. Elizabeth Marjorie Anne Hardie

director · Since 18/06/1997

ADMINISTRATION DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Christopher Hardie

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British, · United Kingdom · Age 70

18 Castle Terrace, Northumberland, TD15 1NP

Notified 01/07/2016

Mrs. Elizabeth Marjorie Anne Hardie

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

British · England · Age 68

18 Castle Terrace, Berwick Upon Tweed, TD15 1NP

Notified 01/07/2016

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 05/04/2024Registered 08/04/2024
Charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 23/09/2015Registered 25/09/2015Satisfied 16/04/2026
Charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 17/09/2014Registered 18/09/2014
Charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 17/09/2014Registered 17/09/2014
Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 11/09/2014Registered 11/09/2014
Charge
satisfied

CITY BUSINESS FINANCE LTD T/A PRINT FINANCE

Created 19/02/2014Registered 26/02/2014Satisfied 09/07/2020
charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 12/08/1992Registered 24/08/1992

CompanyRankvs 5510+ SIC 18129 peers
75

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.96× · 16/20
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.

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

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

£641k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£122k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£276k

Working capital

Current Assets

£563k

Current Liabilities

£287k

Fixed Assets

£437k

Debtors

£340k

29avg. employees-2

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£713k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.96-£182k
20242.47-£45k
20232.58+£11k
20222.16+£149k
20212.63+£248k
20202.22+£73k
20193.14—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.