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Better Books Limited

04336311

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)

Details

FLAT 4, LONDON, NW4 2LU
Incorporated 07/12/2001

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/12/2025

Due 15/12/2026

On track

Industry

69201
Accounting and auditing activities

Officers

Mr Arnold Lionel De Vries

director · Since 07/12/2001

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 9 other boards

Beverley De Vries

secretary · Since 02/04/2002

LAWYER

BRITISH · Age 63

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Arnold Lionel De Vries

Significant control

British · England · Age 68

4, 17 Holmbrook Drive, London, NW4 2LU

Notified 06/04/2016

CompanyRankvs 23279+ SIC 69201 peers
49

Financial strength5th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees10th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.51× · 16/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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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.

Employees2/15 pts

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

Liquidity16/20 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

-£9k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£4k

Working capital

Current Assets

£12k

Current Liabilities

£8k

0avg. employees+2

Tax at Year End(2019)

Corp tax£1

Director Loans(2019)

Company owes directors£30k
Prepared with v2025.83.1 micro_entity_frs_105_v1_1_3 filing

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.51-£2k
20241.79-£9k
20231.16-£797
20220.45+£6k
20210.10-£5k
20201.03
20191.02

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.