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Sam Read Bookseller Limited

04588291

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

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

No risk factors detected.

Details

SAM READ BOOKSELLER, GRASMERE, LA22 9SY
Incorporated 12/11/2002

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

47610
Retail sale of books in specialised stores

Officers

Dr Polly Rowena Atkin

director · Since 23/10/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Also on 2 other boards

Dr William Leon Smith

director · Since 23/10/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 42

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Smithkin Limited

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

6, Village Street, Nottingham, NG12 4AB

Reg: 14648805 · Registrar Of Companies · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 23/10/2023

Former PSCs

Mrs Elaine Nelson

Ceased 23/10/2023

Mr Paul Nelson

Ceased 23/10/2023

CompanyRankvs 52+ SIC 47610 peers
86

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees81th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 10.89× · 20/20
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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees12/15 pts

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

Liquidity20/20 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 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£209k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£203k

Working capital

Current Assets

£222k

Current Liabilities

£20k

Fixed Assets

£8k

4avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£211k
Signed by Dr W Smith 26/01/2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202510.89+£23k
202411.04+£50k
20233.52-£18k
20222.01-£5k
20212.17+£22k
20202.11+£20k
20191.92+£20k
20181.85

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.