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Much Ado Books Limited

04928457

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

30 NORTH STREET, EAST SUSSEX, BN27 1DW
Incorporated 10/10/2003

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

47610
Retail sale of books in specialised stores

Officers

Ms Cathleen Marie Olson

secretary · Since 15/10/2003

DIRECTOR

AMERICAN · ENGLAND · Age 79

Cathleen Marie Olson

director · Since 15/10/2003

DIRECTOR

AMERICAN · ENGLAND · Age 79

John Nash Robbins

director · Since 15/10/2003

DIRECTOR

AMERICAN · ENGLAND · Age 64

Persons with Significant Control

Mr John Nash Robbins

25–50% shares

American · England · Age 64

30 North Street, East Sussex, BN27 1DW

Notified 01/07/2016

Ms Cathleen Marie Olson

25–50% shares

American · England · Age 79

30 North Street, East Sussex, BN27 1DW

Notified 01/07/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 03/11/2003Registered 05/11/2003

CompanyRankvs 138+ SIC 47610 peers
67

Financial strength50th percentile among SIC peers · 13/25
Employees92th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 18.55× · 20/20
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 strength13/25 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.

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.

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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£497

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£42k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£281k

Working capital

Current Assets

£297k

Current Liabilities

£16k

Fixed Assets

£4k

Debtors

£2k

8avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£285k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202518.55
202518.55
202416.88+£6k
202316.32+£5k
202215.64+£3k
202113.30

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.