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Eric Ambler Literary Management Limited

06555594

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk

No risk factors detected.

Details

77 Station Road, Petersfield, GU32 3FQ
Incorporated 04/04/2008

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 04/04/2026

Due 18/04/2027

On track

Industry

58190
Other publishing activities

Officers

Mr Simon Anthony Lee Brett

director · Since 09/10/2017

WRITER

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Also on 3 other boards

Lisa Dowdeswell

director · Since 19/04/2024

HEAD OF LITERARY ESTATES

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Mr Jeremy Roger Barclay

director · Since 02/10/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Simon Anthony Lee Brett

director · Since 09/10/2017

British · England

Lisa Dowdeswell

director · Since 19/04/2024

British · England

Mary Margaret Durkan

director · Since 01/09/2024

British · England

Former

Simon Peter Clegg

director · Resigned 02/03/2009

Simon Peter Clegg

secretary · Resigned 02/03/2009

Paul Henry Marsh

director · Resigned 05/07/2009

Jeremy Loch Mansell Banks

director · Resigned 21/10/2013

Timothy Walker Ricketts

director · Resigned 21/10/2013

David Mark Glennon

secretary · Resigned 21/10/2013

Paul Bernard Aggett

director · Resigned 31/03/2016

Paul Bernard Aggett

secretary · Resigned 31/03/2016

John Harris Mclaughlin

director · Resigned 02/10/2016

Caroline Jayne Michel

director · Resigned 18/06/2020

Kevin Allan Jones

director · Resigned 18/06/2020

Nicola Solomon

director · Resigned 19/04/2024

Hilary Strong

director · Resigned 01/09/2024

Scott Hoffman

director · Resigned 10/01/2025

Mrs Mary Margaret Durkan

director · Resigned 02/10/2026

Persons with Significant Control

The Authors' Foundation

ownership-of-shares-25-to-50-percent-as-trust
voting-rights-25-to-50-percent-as-trust
right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors-as-trust

Reg: 00019993 · Companies House, England & Wales · Private Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Worldwrites Holdings Ltd

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

Reg: 07253213 · Companies House, England And Wales · Private Limited Company

Notified 19/12/2022

Former PSCs

Worldwrites Limited

Ceased 19/12/2022

Change History

officer appointed → BRETT, Simon Anthony Lee
2026-07-29
officer appointed → DOWDESWELL, Lisa
2026-07-29
officer appointed → DURKAN, Mary Margaret
2026-07-29
status → active
2026-07-29

Active

type → ltd
2026-07-29

Private Limited Company

address line1 → 77 Station Road
2026-07-29

77 STATION ROAD

post town → Petersfield
2026-07-29

PETERSFIELD

CompanyRankvs 3916+ SIC 58190 peers
60

Financial strength42th percentile among SIC peers · 11/25
Employees18th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.97× · 16/20
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 strength11/25 pts

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

Employees3/15 pts

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

Liquidity16/20 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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£100

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£28k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£14k

Working capital

Current Assets

£28k

Current Liabilities

£14k

0avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£3k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£14k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20251.97
20243.14
20234.06

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.