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Hooked On Books Limited

03897939

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
82 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

LONDON (W1W 5PF) OFFICE 167-169 GREAT PORTLAND STREET, LONDON, W1W 5PF
Incorporated 21/12/1999

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

55900
Other accommodation

Officers

Mr John David Hook

director · Since 06/01/2000

BOOKSELLER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 75

Mrs Margaret Clarkson Morrison Barnacott

secretary · Since 01/12/2023

Mr. Gareth Archard Vaughan Williams

director · Since 01/06/2025

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Persons with Significant Control

Mr John David Hook

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 75

9, Darren Close, London, N4 4EF

Notified 08/02/2024

Former PSCs

Mr Thomas David Barnes

Ceased 15/09/2024

Dr David Thomas Barnes

Ceased 09/10/2023

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

GARETH ARCHARD VAUGHAN WILLIAMS

Created 25/02/2025Registered 25/02/2025
Charge
outstanding

GARETH ARCHARD VAUGHAN WILLIAMS

Created 02/12/2024Registered 19/12/2024
Charge
satisfied

GARETH RICHARD VAUGHAN WILLIAMS

Created 02/12/2024Registered 02/12/2024Satisfied 13/01/2025
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 02/09/2004Registered 21/09/2004
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 31/07/2003Registered 13/08/2003

CompanyRankvs 3354+ SIC 55900 peers
46

Financial strength52th percentile among SIC peers · 13/25
Employees74th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.3× · 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 strength13/25 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.

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 03/04/2025

Net Worth

£1k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£226k

Working capital

Current Assets

£97k

Current Liabilities

£323k

Fixed Assets

£405k

2avg. employees+2

Tax at Year End(2024)

Corp tax£453

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£179k
Prepared with v2025.82.1 micro_entity_frs_105_v1_1_3 filing

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.30—
20240.02—
2023—+£2k
2022—+£5k
2021—+£16k
2020—+£13k

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.