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Orpheus Books Limited

02787446

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

2 HEWLETT PLACE, CHELTENHAM, GL52 6DQ
Incorporated 08/02/1993

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/02/2026

Due 22/02/2027

On track

Industry

58110
Book publishing

Officers

Mr Nicholas Alfred Harris Ba (Hon)

director · Since 08/02/1993

PUBLISHER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Miss Sarah Elizabeth Hartley

director · Since 27/04/2006

PUBLISHER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Also on 1 other board

Sarah Elizabeth Hartley

secretary · Since 29/06/2012

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Nicholas Alfred Harris

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 70

2 Hewlett Place, Hewlett Place, Cheltenham, GL52 6DQ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 11/07/2014Registered 12/07/2014
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 23/12/1994Registered 04/01/1995Satisfied 23/02/2013

CompanyRankvs 249+ SIC 58110 peers
73

Financial strength84th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees81th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.71× · 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 strength21/25 pts

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

Employees12/15 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 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£28k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£29k

Working capital

Current Assets

£46k

Current Liabilities

£17k

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£29k
Prepared with Taxfiler

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20252.71

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.