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Myrmidon Books Limited

05498285

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
63 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

18 HIGH BUSTON, ALNWICK, NE66 3QH
Incorporated 04/07/2005

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

58190
Other publishing activities

Officers

Mr Edward James Handyside

director · Since 04/07/2005

MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Edward James Handyside

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 67

Rotterdam House, 116 Quayside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 3DY

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Ms Katherine Jennifer Gillian Nash

Ceased 12/01/2022

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

TRUSTEES OF THE MYRMIDON PENSION SCHEME

Created 17/11/2011Registered 22/11/2011

CompanyRankvs 6228+ SIC 58190 peers
36

Financial strength10th percentile among SIC peers · 3/25
Employees45th percentile among SIC peers · 7/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.59× · 6/20
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 strength3/25 pts

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

Employees7/15 pts

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

Liquidity6/20 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

-£15k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£556

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£13k

Working capital

Current Assets

£19k

Current Liabilities

£32k

Fixed Assets

£177

Debtors

£3k

1avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£13k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.59-£6k
20230.79-£56k
20222.20+£39k
20211.21+£29k
20200.82+£11k
20190.71+£7k
20180.69—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.