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Books Alive

03737476

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PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)

Details

86 ELM DRIVE, EAST SUSSEX, BN3 7JL
Incorporated 22/03/1999

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

47610
Retail sale of books in specialised stores

Officers

Mr John Edward Puttock

director · Since 22/03/1999

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 81

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Susan Christine Haines

director · Since 23/08/2004

TEACHER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Also on 1 other board

Mr John Edward Puttock

secretary · Since 15/04/2021

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Susan Elizabeth Forrest

director · Since 15/06/2021

MIDWIFE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Mr David John Standing

director · Since 12/08/2021

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 76

Also on 5 other boards

Rev Nicholas John Cuthbert Tucker

director · Since 20/09/2022

CLERK IN HOLY ORDERS

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Monica Jean Harding

director · Since 04/04/2025

TEACHER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Martine Beverley Forrest

director · Since 18/05/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

CompanyRankvs 118+ SIC 47610 peers
79

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees40th percentile among SIC peers · 6/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 14.55× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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90
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90
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90
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90
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90
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90
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90
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90
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90
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90
118Books Alive
79
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.

Employees6/15 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.

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

£105k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£105k

Working capital

Current Assets

£112k

Current Liabilities

£8k

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£105k
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202414.55+£16k
202319.05+£10k
20228.31+£10k
202117.71+£16k
202011.89+£10k
20197.91+£8k
20184.67—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.