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Ainsworth News Ltd

04762969

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

UNIT 27B MITTON ROAD BUSINESS PARK, WHALLEY, BB7 9YE
Incorporated 13/05/2003

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 24/04/2026

Due 08/05/2027

On track

Industry

47110
Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating

Officers

Ms Karen Ainsworth

secretary · Since 19/05/2003

HOUSING MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 1 other board

David Michael Ainsworth

director · Since 19/05/2003

NEWSAGENT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 70

Mr Thomas Ainsworth

director · Since 11/07/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 31

Persons with Significant Control

David Michael Ainsworth

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

British · United Kingdom · Age 70

Unit 27b, Mitton Road Business Park, Whalley, BB7 9YE

Notified 24/04/2017

Ms Karen Ainsworth

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

British · England · Age 63

Unit 27b, Mitton Road Business Park, Whalley, BB7 9YE

Notified 24/04/2017

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 26/04/2017Registered 28/04/2017
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 26/04/2017Registered 28/04/2017
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 17/03/2017Registered 21/03/2017
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 28/04/2008Registered 14/05/2008Satisfied 06/05/2017

CompanyRankvs 758+ SIC 47110 peers
71

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.15× · 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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£361k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£161k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£37k

Working capital

Current Assets

£282k

Current Liabilities

£245k

Fixed Assets

£422k

Debtors

£16k

49avg. employees+14

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£459k
Signed by Mr David Ainsworth 25/09/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.15+£24k
20231.16+£4k
20221.38+£60k
20211.10+£6k
20201.13+£73k
20190.89+£53k
20180.82—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.