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Broad Leys Publications Limited

04586646

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

4 Chase Gardens, Waltham Chase, Southampton, SO32 2ES
Incorporated 11/11/2002

Previously known as

Michelle Fashions Limited · until 04/09/2014
M F Retail Limited · until 20/12/2006
House Of Gold Limited · until 11/08/2006

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 11/11/2025

Due 25/11/2026

On track

Industry

58110
Book publishing

Officers

Mr Alan Pierpoint

secretary · Since 11/11/2002

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Also on 86 other boards

Mr Nigel George Bowerbank

director · Since 01/06/2023

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 75

Also on 3 other boards

Alan Pierpoint

secretary · Since 11/11/2002

British

Nigel George Bowerbank

director · Since 01/06/2023

British · England · Age 75

Former

Swift Incorporations Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 11/11/2002

Nigel George Bowerbank

director · Resigned 19/12/2002

Roger Steven Bowerbank

director · Resigned 30/04/2012

Pathummas Joy

director · Resigned 01/06/2023

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Nigel George Bowerbank

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 75

4, Chase Gardens, Southampton, SO32 2ES

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NIGEL GEORGE BOWERBANK

Created 18/11/2015Registered 03/12/2015

Change History

status → active
2026-07-28

Active

type → ltd
2026-07-28

Private Limited Company

address line1 → 4 Chase Gardens
2026-07-28

4 CHASE GARDENS

post town → Southampton
2026-07-28

SOUTHAMPTON

officer appointed → PIERPOINT, Alan
2026-07-28
officer appointed → BOWERBANK, Nigel George
2026-07-28

CompanyRankvs 3764+ SIC 58110 peers
33

Financial strength4th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees0th percentile among SIC peers · 0/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.11× · 12/20
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 strength1/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees0/15 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.

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 31/08/2025

Net Worth

-£54k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£6k

Working capital

Current Assets

£57k

Current Liabilities

£51k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£6k
Prepared with VT Final Accounts

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.11-£3k
20241.18-£10k
20231.36—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.