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Horizon Publications Limited

03272604

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
69 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

HORIZON HOUSE, BIRKENHEAD, CH42 4NX
Incorporated 01/11/1996

Compliance

Last accounts

30/11/2024

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

31/08/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/11/2025

Due 15/11/2026

On track

Industry

58142
Publishing of consumer and business journals and periodicals
68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

Mrs Beverley Jane Talbott

secretary · Since 01/11/1996

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 2 other boards

Anthony Charles Talbott

director · Since 01/11/1996

UNEMPLOYED

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 76

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Anthony Talbott

50–75% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 76

Horizon House, Birkenhead, CH42 4NX

Notified 01/11/2016

Mrs Beverley Jane Talbott

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 66

4, Ravenswood Avenue, Birkenhead, CH42 4NX

Notified 01/12/2016

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 14/02/2002Registered 19/02/2002
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 27/04/2001Registered 02/05/2001
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 18/01/2001Registered 23/01/2001

CompanyRankvs 138+ SIC 58142 peers
71

Financial strength88th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees62th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 26.64× · 20/20
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 strength22/25 pts

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

Employees9/15 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

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/11/2024

Net Worth

£185k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£168k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£162k

Working capital

Current Assets

£168k

Current Liabilities

£6k

Fixed Assets

£26k

Debtors

£579

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£188k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202426.64-£4k
202353.81-£39k
20224.76+£87k
20212.00-£39k
20203.40-£30k
20193.80-£15k
20184.63+£20k

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.