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Scion Publishing Limited

04653887

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
85 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)

Details

42 Millwood End, Long Hanborough, Witney, OX29 8BY
Incorporated 31/01/2003

Previously known as

Scion Publishers Limited · until 25/04/2003
Gw 175 Limited · until 10/03/2003

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/01/2026

Due 22/01/2027

On track

Industry

47610
Retail sale of books in specialised stores
58110
Book publishing

Officers

Mr Simon Abit Watkins

director · Since 08/09/2003

SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 1 other board

Dr Jonathan Paul Ray Bsc Phd

secretary · Since 08/09/2003

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 5 other boards

Dr Jonathan Paul Ray Bsc Phd

director · Since 08/09/2003

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 5 other boards

Dr Barry David Hames

director · Since 07/06/2004

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 78

Simon Abit Watkins

director · Since 08/09/2003

British · United Kingdom · Age 58

Jonathan Paul Ray

secretary · Since 08/09/2003

British

Jonathan Paul Ray

director · Since 08/09/2003

British · United Kingdom · Age 62

Barry David Hames

director · Since 07/06/2004

British · England · Age 78

Persons with Significant Control

Dr Jonathan Paul Ray

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 62

42, Millwood End, Witney, OX29 8BY

Notified 28/10/2025

Mr Simon Abit Watkins

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 58

Rosedene, Chestnut Walk, Henley In Arden, B95 5JN

Notified 28/10/2025

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 26/11/2003Registered 02/12/2003Satisfied 26/03/2026

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-29

Active

typeltd
2026-06-29

Private Limited Company

address line142 Millwood End
2026-06-29

42 MILLWOOD END

post townWitney
2026-06-29

WITNEY

CompanyRankvs 37+ SIC 47610 peers
87

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees85th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.23× · 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.

Employees13/15 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£307k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£176k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£321k

Working capital

Current Assets

£465k

Current Liabilities

£144k

Debtors

£159k

5avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£12k
Bank loans & overdrafts£26k
Assets less current liabilities£333k
Signed by 04653887 2024-01-01 2024-12-31 04653887 2024-12-31 04653887 bus:OrdinaryShareClass1 2024-12-31 04653887 bus:OrdinarySharPrepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20243.23+£5k
20233.02

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.