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Nick Hern Books Limited

02767507

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

THE GLASSHOUSE, LONDON, W12 8QP
Incorporated 24/11/1992

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 10/11/2025

Due 24/11/2026

On track

Industry

58110
Book publishing

Officers

Mr Nicholas Anthony Joseph Hern

director · Since 10/12/1992

BOOK PUBLISHER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 82

Matthew Edward Applewhite

secretary · Since 17/09/2007

BRITISH · Age 47

Mr Matt Applewhite

director · Since 02/02/2010

PUBLISHER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Nicholas Anthony Joseph Hern

75–100% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 82

Somerford House, West End, Tetbury, GL8 8NE

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

SELINA INVESTMENT LIMITED

Created 06/01/2003Registered 10/01/2003
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 27/07/1998Registered 06/08/1998
charge
outstanding

SELINA INVESTMENTS LIMITED

Created 10/12/1997Registered 16/12/1997

CompanyRankvs 286+ SIC 58110 peers
76

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.58× · 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 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.

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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£1.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£329k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£310k

Working capital

Current Assets

£847k

Current Liabilities

£536k

Fixed Assets

£959k

Debtors

£437k

15avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.3M
Signed by Matthew Applewhite 23/09/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.58+£139k
20231.47+£1.1M
20221.33+£0
20211.24+£0
20201.92+£0
20191.37+£0
20181.53+£0
20171.80

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.