Alastair Sawday Publishing Co. Ltd
02812527
Some Concerns
- Loss before tax (-10)
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
- 1 outstanding charge (-2)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
31/12/2024
group
Next accounts due
30/09/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 26/04/2026
Due 10/05/2027
Industry
Officers
director · Since 04/11/2008
COMPANY DIRECTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 47
Also on 2 other boards
director · Since 01/10/2014
COMPANY DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51
Also on 3 other boards
director · Since 18/01/2018
MANAGING DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57
Also on 4 other boards
director · Since 19/11/2021
FINANCE DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45
Also on 3 other boards
director · Since 01/11/2024
CHAIR PERSON
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54
Also on 1 other board
director · Since 01/10/2025
COMPANY DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 39
Also on 9 other boards
Persons with Significant Control
Sawday's Employee Ownership Trustee Limited
Merchants House, Wapping Road, Bristol, BS1 4RW
Reg: 10895456 · Companies House · Private Company Limited By Guarantee
Notified 10/11/2017
Former PSCs
Mr George Alastair Ronald Sawday
Ceased 10/11/2017
Charges1 outstanding
HSBC UK BANK PLC
CompanyRankvs 262+ SIC 73120 peers62
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.
Risk deductions
Going concern doubt: -10 pts
Outstanding charges: -10 pts
Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.
Going Concern Doubt
performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Group's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the original financial statements were authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to
Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025
Turnover
£4.9M
Annual revenue
Net Worth
£1.1M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£3.2M
Cash in the bank
Profit Before Tax
-£209k
Bottom line earnings
Net Current Assets
£593k
Working capital
Current Assets
£4.3M
Current Liabilities
£3.7M
Fixed Assets
£592k
Debtors
£1.1M
Cost of Sales
£1.7M
Gross Profit
£3.2M
Admin Expenses
£3.5M
Operating Profit
-£207k
Profit After Tax
-£153k
Tax at Year End
People Costs
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.16 | -£185k |
| 2024 | 1.19 | +£52k |
| 2023 | 1.24 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.