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Lema Publishing Limited

03677534

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

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

SUITE 1 AMERSHAM HOUSE, BERKHAMSTED, HP4 2DT
Incorporated 02/12/1998

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 02/12/2025

Due 16/12/2026

On track

Industry

58142
Publishing of consumer and business journals and periodicals

Officers

Mark Naish

secretary · Since 13/10/2000

PUBLISHER

BRITISH · Age 55

Mr Mark Naish

director · Since 01/06/2008

PUBLISHER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Mr Paul Naish

director · Since 01/06/2008

MAGAZINE PUBLISHER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Paul Naish

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 53

Suite 1, Amersham House, Berkhamsted, HP4 2DT

Notified 18/06/2021

Mr Mark Naish

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 55

Suite 1, Amersham House, Berkhamsted, HP4 2DT

Notified 18/06/2021

Former PSCs

Mr Malcolm Naish

Ceased 18/06/2021

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

PEEBLES PUBLISHING GROUP LIMITED

Created 15/12/2000Registered 21/12/2000
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 11/12/1998Registered 16/12/1998

CompanyRankvs 1297+ SIC 58142 peers
37

Financial strength3th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees91th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.33× · 2/20
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 strength1/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 pts

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

Liquidity2/20 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

-£227k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£3k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£199k

Working capital

Current Assets

£98k

Current Liabilities

£296k

Fixed Assets

£3k

Debtors

£95k

11avg. employees-1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£195k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.33-£51k
20230.53-£29k
20220.71-£32k
20210.87+£102k
20200.52
20190.63
20180.82

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.