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Essential Works Limited

04484426

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk

No risk factors detected.

Details

C/O SIMMONS GAINSFORD 14TH FLOOR, LONDON, W1G 0PW
Incorporated 12/07/2002

Compliance

Last accounts

31/07/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/04/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 15/04/2026

Due 29/04/2027

On track

Industry

58110
Book publishing

Officers

John Anthony Conway

secretary · Since 18/07/2002

PUBLISHER

BRITISH · Age 62

Also on 6 other boards

John Anthony Conway

director · Since 18/07/2002

PUBLISHER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Mal Peachey

director · Since 18/07/2002

JOURNALIST

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr John Anthony Conway

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 62

C/O Simmons Gainsford, 14th Floor, London, W1G 0PW

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Mal Peachey

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 64

C/O Simmons Gainsford, 14th Floor, London, W1G 0PW

Notified 06/04/2016

CompanyRankvs 479+ SIC 58110 peers
79

Financial strength90th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees93th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.33× · 12/20
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 strength23/25 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.

Liquidity12/20 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 31/07/2025

Net Worth

£80k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£115k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£77k

Working capital

Current Assets

£312k

Current Liabilities

£235k

Fixed Assets

£4k

Debtors

£59k

3avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£11k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£81k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.33-£21k
20241.44+£33k
20231.16-£139k
20221.92+£45k
20211.32+£32k
20203.11+£50k
20191.19+£14k
20181.36—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.