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Wales News Service Limited

04908525

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

124 WHITCHURCH ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 3LZ
Incorporated 23/09/2003

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

63910
News agency activities

Officers

Paul Horton

secretary · Since 23/09/2003

BRITISH · WALES · Age 65

Also on 3 other boards

Karen Jane Horton

director · Since 23/09/2003

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · WALES · Age 66

Paul Horton

director · Since 23/09/2003

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · WALES · Age 65

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Darren Britton

director · Since 01/07/2011

PHOTOGRAPHER

BRITISH · WALES · Age 53

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Karen Horton

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

Welsh · Wales · Age 65

124, Whitchurch Road, Cardiff, CF14 3LZ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Darren Britton

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · Wales · Age 53

124, Whitchurch Road, Cardiff, CF14 3LZ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Paul Horton

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

Welsh · Wales · Age 65

124, Whitchurch Road, Cardiff, CF14 3LZ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 17/09/2021Registered 20/09/2021

CompanyRankvs 129+ SIC 63910 peers
59

Financial strength93th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.32× · 2/20
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 strength23/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 pts

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

Liquidity2/20 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

£142k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£39k

Working capital

Current Assets

£39k

Current Liabilities

£122k

Fixed Assets

£225k

7avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£264k
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.32-£21k
20230.59+£33k
20220.25+£9k
20210.28+£45k
20200.31+£70k
20190.85-£13k
20181.07

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.