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Firecrest Books Limited

03087857

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Has been liquidated
Insolvency history
Health Score
61 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
16/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Active insolvency proceedings (-20)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

THE COACH HOUSE CHURCH FARM, GREAT MISSENDEN, HP16 9LZ
Incorporated 04/08/1995

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2024

micro entity

Next accounts due

31/05/2026

Overdue

Confirmation statement

Last: 24/08/2025

Due 07/09/2026

On track

Industry

58190
Other publishing activities

Officers

Mr Peter Derrick Michael Sackett

secretary · Since 27/12/2002

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 85

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Peter Derrick Michael Sackett

director · Since 12/01/2004

PUBLISHER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 85

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Elisabeth Anne Sackett

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 84

The Coach House, Church Farm, Great Missenden, HP16 9LZ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 10/01/2001Registered 22/01/2001
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 14/06/2000Registered 23/06/2000

Insolvency History1 case

corporate voluntary arrangement

Carl Derek Faulds (practitioner) · James Richard Tickell (practitioner)

CompanyRankvs 3373+ SIC 58190 peers
59

Financial strength73th percentile among SIC peers · 18/25
Employees76th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio Infinity× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10Insolvency history -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength18/25 pts

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

Employees11/15 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

Insolvency history: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2024

Net Worth

£10k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£77k

Working capital

Current Assets

£77k

Current Liabilities

£0

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£77k
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
2024Infinity-£7k
2023Infinity—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.