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Criterion Publishing Limited

03158993

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

85-87 CRITERION PUBLISHING LIMITED, BERKHAMSTED, HP4 2DF
Incorporated 14/02/1996

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 13/02/2026

Due 27/02/2027

On track

Industry

58142
Publishing of consumer and business journals and periodicals

Officers

Mrs Michelle Yvonne Marshall

secretary · Since 01/03/1996

MAGAZINE EDITOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 3 other boards

Christopher Paul Godman

director · Since 01/03/1996

MEDIA SALES

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Mrs Michelle Yvonne Marshall

director · Since 01/03/1996

MAGAZINE EDITOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Michelle Yvonne Marshall

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 57

85-87, Criterion Publishing Limited, Berkhamsted, HP4 2DF

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Christopher Paul Godman

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 62

85-87, Criterion Publishing Limited, Berkhamsted, HP4 2DF

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 30/03/2006Registered 04/04/2006

CompanyRankvs 754+ SIC 58142 peers
52

Financial strength70th percentile among SIC peers · 18/25
Employees14th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.13× · 12/20
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 strength18/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity12/20 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£17k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£79k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£18k

Working capital

Current Assets

£153k

Current Liabilities

£134k

Fixed Assets

£594

Debtors

£73k

0avg. employees-4

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£18k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£19k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.13—
20241.11—
20231.19-£9k
20221.28+£4k
20211.37—
20200.99—
20191.12—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.