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Hard Rain Trading Company Limited

02738457

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

199 SHOOTERS HILL ROAD, LONDON, SE3 8UL
Incorporated 07/08/1992

Compliance

Last accounts

31/07/2025

dormant

Next accounts due

30/04/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 07/08/2025

Due 21/08/2026

On track

Industry

47610
Retail sale of books in specialised stores
58110
Book publishing

Officers

Mr Mark Ryall Edwards

director · Since 25/09/1992

PICTURE LIBRARIAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 6 other boards

Miss Anna Smith

secretary · Since 05/01/2010

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Mark Ryall Edwards

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Significant control

British · England · Age 79

199, Shooters Hill Road, London, SE3 8UL

Notified 07/08/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 28/08/2003Registered 30/08/2003

CompanyRankvs 1060+ SIC 47610 peers
25

Financial strength2th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees15th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.04× · 2/20
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 strength1/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 pts

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

Liquidity2/20 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 31/07/2025

Net Worth

-£107k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£110k

Working capital

Current Assets

£4k

Current Liabilities

£114k

Fixed Assets

£2k

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£107k
Signed by 1.8.24Prepared with Company Accounts and Tax Online

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.04-£214k
20240.04+£214k
20230.04

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.