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Parallel Worlds (Books) Limited

03990848

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
64 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

18 WIMPLE ROAD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU4 0NP
Incorporated 11/05/2000

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

47890
Retail sale via stalls and markets of other goods
47910
Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet

Officers

Mr Steven Paul Owen

secretary · Since 11/05/2000

COMPANY DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Carol Ann Owen

director · Since 11/05/2000

COMPANY DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Mr Steven Paul Owen

director · Since 11/05/2000

COMPANY DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Steven Paul Owen

50–75% shares

English · England · Age 63

18 Wimple Road, Bedfordshire, LU4 0NP

Notified 08/08/2016

Mrs Carol Ann Owen

25–50% shares

English · England · Age 63

18 Wimple Road, Bedfordshire, LU4 0NP

Notified 08/08/2016

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

GERALD REGINALD STANESBY

Created 07/06/2012Registered 21/06/2012
charge
outstanding

BRINDLE INVESTMENTS LIMITED

Created 07/08/2009Registered 19/08/2009
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 17/08/2000Registered 23/08/2000

CompanyRankvs 2236+ SIC 47890 peers
23

Financial strength1th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees76th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.15× · 2/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength0/25 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 section 1A Small Entities "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006. 2.2. Going Concern Disclosure The directors have not identified any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

-£135k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£136k

Working capital

Current Assets

£23k

Current Liabilities

£159k

Fixed Assets

£1k

Debtors

£804

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£135k
Signed by S Owen 08/08/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.15+£2k
20240.16-£23k
20230.22-£20k
20220.26-£14k
20210.26-£17k
20200.44-£98k
2019-0.57

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.