East Sussex Press Limited

02872719

active

Private Limited Company

england wales

Companies House

Health Score

71 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30

Filing

10/30

Financial

36/40

Risk

No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

BEACON HOUSE, UCKFIELD, TN22 1PL

Incorporated 17/11/1993

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

group

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 17/11/2025

Due 01/12/2026

On track

Industry

18129

Printing (other than printing of newspapers and printing of labels)

58142

Publishing of consumer and business journals and periodicals

Officers

Mr Mark William Handford

director · Since 18/11/1993

PRINTER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Also on 7 other boards

Ms Bridget Mary Tucker

director · Since 18/11/1993

SECRETARY

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Andrew John Nash B.Sc.(Econ)

director · Since 19/12/2014

NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Richard James Osborne

director · Since 19/12/2014

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 2 other boards

Mr David John Bullivant

director · Since 25/02/2019

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Zahir Kasmani

director · Since 09/07/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 37

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Brian Derek Smith

secretary · Since 10/09/2021

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Brian Derek Smith

director · Since 10/09/2021

CFO

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 9 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Mark William Handford

50–75% shares

50–75% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 61

Beacon House, Brambleside, Uckfield, TN22 1PL

Notified 06/04/2016

Bgf Investment Management Limited

25–50% shares

25–50% votes

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

Charges2 outstanding

A registered charge

outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 18/06/2026Registered 20/06/2026

charge

outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 01/12/2004Registered 09/12/2004

CompanyRankvs 2677+ SIC 18129 peers
42

Financial strength44th percentile among SIC peers · 11/25

Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15

LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.84× · 6/20

Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15

Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15

Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10

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How is this score calculated?

Financial strength11/25 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.

Liquidity6/20 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

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

430avg. employees+18

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid-£2.2M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£20.0M

NI contributions£2.0M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£825k

Assets less current liabilities£8.5M

Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

Year	Current Ratio	Implied Profit
2024	0.84	+£0
2023	0.97	—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.