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Sandcastle Books Limited

05544834

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
81 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

SUITE 7, THE WORKSHOP BUSINESS CENTRE MAIN STREET, PERSHORE, WR10 2ES
Incorporated 24/08/2005

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

58110
Book publishing
58190
Other publishing activities

Officers

Susan Jane Guy

secretary · Since 24/08/2005

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Also on 1 other board

Mr Robert Tramman John Guy

director · Since 24/08/2005

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Also on 1 other board

Susan Jane Guy

director · Since 24/08/2005

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Robert Tramman John Guy

Significant control

British · England · Age 61

6, Butt Furlong, Pershore, WR10 2QZ

Notified 10/12/2018

Former PSCs

Mrs Susan Jane Guy

Ceased 10/12/2018

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BIBBY FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD (AS SECURITY TRUSTEE)

Created 25/01/2019Registered 29/01/2019
Charge
outstanding

BIBBY FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD (AS SECURITY TRUSTEE)

Created 07/12/2016Registered 07/12/2016
charge
satisfied

SME INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 17/10/2007Registered 31/10/2007Satisfied 02/10/2018

CompanyRankvs 419+ SIC 58110 peers
70

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.06× · 12/20
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 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.

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.

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

£192k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£9k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£22k

Working capital

Current Assets

£423k

Current Liabilities

£400k

Fixed Assets

£179k

Debtors

£319k

5avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£147k
Assets less current liabilities£201k
Signed by 2024-01-01Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.06+£61k
20230.95+£217k
20210.94-£114k
20201.24-£65k
20191.09-£39k
20181.31—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.