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Persephone Books Limited

03536658

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

8 EDGAR BUILDINGS, BATH, BA1 2EE
Incorporated 27/03/1998

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/05/2025

Due 28/05/2026

On track

Industry

90030
Artistic creation

Officers

Mrs Nicola Catherine Beauman

director · Since 27/03/1998

WRITER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 82

Also on 4 other boards

Ms Francesca Beauman

director · Since 01/01/2023

HISTORIAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Ms Jessica Anne Porter

director · Since 01/09/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 45

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Nicola Catherine Beauman

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 82

35, Christchurch Hill, London, NW3 1LA

Notified 06/04/2016

Ms Francesca Beauman

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 49

8, Edgar Buildings, Bath, BA1 2EE

Notified 13/11/2023

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

THE GOVERNING BODY OF RUGBY SCHOOL

Created 17/05/2011Registered 26/05/2011
charge
outstanding

THE GOVERNING BODY OF RUGBY SCHOOL

Created 28/06/2001Registered 05/07/2001

CompanyRankvs 41+ SIC 90030 peers
80

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 11.44× · 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 strength25/25 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.

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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£928k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£549k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£922k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.0M

Current Liabilities

£88k

Fixed Assets

£7k

Debtors

£85k

11avg. employees-1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£928k
Prepared with BTCSoftware AP Solution 2025 12.1.03

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202511.44+£56k
202411.51+£57k
202319.30+£102k
202217.09+£25k
20219.11+£207k
20206.52-£16k
201911.90—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.