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Unique Magazines Limited

04842207

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

UNIQUE MAGAZINES SANDS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE16 3DJ
Incorporated 23/07/2003

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2026

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/10/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 23/07/2025

Due 06/08/2026

On track

Industry

47910
Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet

Officers

John Joseph Porrett

director · Since 02/09/2003

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Mrs Karen Eveline Porrett

director · Since 01/12/2011

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Mrs Sarah Johnson

director · Since 03/07/2020

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 40

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Karen Eveline Porrett

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 58

Unique Magazines, Sands Industrial Estate, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3DJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr John Joseph Porrett

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 58

Unique Magazines, Sands Industrial Estate, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3DJ

Notified 06/04/2016

CompanyRankvs 2168+ SIC 47910 peers
81

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.05× · 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 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.

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/01/2026

Net Worth

£118k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£788k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£40k

Working capital

Current Assets

£910k

Current Liabilities

£870k

Fixed Assets

£85k

Debtors

£81k

9avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£15k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£125k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20261.05+£241
20251.12-£9k
20241.13+£52k
20231.05

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.