East Sussex Press Limited
02872719
Some Concerns
- Current liabilities exceed current assets (-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: 17/11/2025
Due 01/12/2026
Industry
Officers
director · Since 18/11/1993
PRINTER
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61
Also on 7 other boards
director · Since 18/11/1993
SECRETARY
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59
Also on 6 other boards
director · Since 19/12/2014
NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69
Also on 4 other boards
director · Since 19/12/2014
MANAGING DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64
Also on 2 other boards
director · Since 25/02/2019
COMPANY DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57
Also on 2 other boards
Persons with Significant Control
Mr Mark William Handford
British · United Kingdom · Age 61
Beacon House, Brambleside, Uckfield, TN22 1PL
Notified 06/04/2016
Bgf Investment Management Limited
13-15, York Buildings, London, WC2N 6JU
Reg: 10608481 · England · Private Limited Company
Notified 04/10/2017
Former PSCs
Bgf Investment Management Limited
Ceased 04/10/2017
Charges1 outstanding
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CompanyRankvs 2728+ SIC 18129 peers42
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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
Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024
Turnover
£72.9M
Annual revenue
Net Worth
£1k
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£2k
Cash in the bank
Profit Before Tax
£1.1M
Bottom line earnings
Net Current Assets
-£3.7M
Working capital
Current Assets
£20.1M
Current Liabilities
£23.7M
Fixed Assets
£12.2M
Debtors
£17.7M
Cost of Sales
£45.5M
Gross Profit
£27.5M
Admin Expenses
£19.9M
Operating Profit
£2.3M
Profit After Tax
£590k
Tax at Year End
People Costs
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.84 | +£0 |
| 2023 | 0.97 | +£0 |
| 2022 | 0.88 | +£0 |
| 2021 | 0.78 | +£0 |
| 2020 | 0.72 | +£0 |
| 2019 | 0.73 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.