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Merlin Unwin Books Limited

05441657

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)

Details

6 RURAL ENTERPRISE CENTRE, LUDLOW, SY8 1FF
Incorporated 03/05/2005

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

58110
Book publishing

Officers

Mrs Karen Elizabeth Unwin

secretary · Since 03/05/2005

PUBLISHER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Karen Elizabeth Unwin

director · Since 03/05/2005

PUBLISHER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Merlin Spedding Unwin

director · Since 03/05/2005

PUBLISHER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Karen Elizabeth Unwin

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 67

6 Rural Enterprise Centre, Eco Park Road, Ludlow, SY8 1FF

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Merlin Spedding Unwin

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 72

6 Rural Enterprise Centre, Eco Park Road, Ludlow, SY8 1FF

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

THE CO-OPERATIVE BANK PLC

Created 03/09/2009Registered 04/09/2009Satisfied 02/04/2011

CompanyRankvs 96+ SIC 58110 peers
88

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees93th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.56× · 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.

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.

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£208k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£215k

Working capital

Current Assets

£291k

Current Liabilities

£82k

Fixed Assets

£2k

3avg. employees-2

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£217k
Signed by 05441657 2024-05-01 2025-04-30 05441657 2025-04-30 05441657 core:CurrentFinancialInstruments core:WithinOneYear 2025-04-Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.56+£23k
20243.44+£39k
20234.23+£2k
20224.59+£5k
20212.49+£29k
20202.00+£3k
20192.66—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.