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Gecko Publishing Limited

03302692

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

KEMP HOUSE, LONDON, EC1V 2NX
Incorporated 15/01/1997

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 02/07/2025

Due 16/07/2026

On track

Industry

58190
Other publishing activities

Officers

Mr Craig Raymund Rix

director · Since 13/06/2004

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Mrs Sherry-Ann Margaret Rix

director · Since 16/10/2023

MARKETING AND SERVICES

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Craig Raymund Rix

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 56

Maplewood Lodge, College Farm, Southend, Oxford, OX44 9EE

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Sherry-Ann Margaret Rix

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 58

Maplewood Lodge, College Farm, Southend, Oxford, OX44 9EE

Notified 28/09/2023

Former PSCs

Mr Iain Stuart Wallace

Ceased 28/09/2023

Mrs Gillian Margaret Wallace

Ceased 28/09/2023

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 14/04/2021Registered 15/04/2021
charge
satisfied

ANTHONY JOHN BARCLAY AND WENDY BARCLAY

Created 01/03/2012Registered 13/03/2012Satisfied 15/04/2021

CompanyRankvs 942+ SIC 58190 peers
70

Financial strength90th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees76th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.63× · 16/20
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 strength23/25 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.

Liquidity16/20 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£89k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£74k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£106k

Working capital

Current Assets

£273k

Current Liabilities

£167k

Fixed Assets

£11k

Debtors

£194k

2avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£6k

Director Loans(2022)

Directors owe company£5k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£117k
Signed by Mr Craig Rix 28/03/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.63+£75k
20231.31+£16k
20221.49-£26k
20211.80-£36k
20201.87-£80k
20191.83+£9k
20181.78—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.