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Professional Books Ltd

07271521

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

61 SPITALCROFT ROAD, DEVIZES, SN10 3FJ
Incorporated 02/06/2010

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

47610
Retail sale of books in specialised stores

Officers

Mrs Anne Rapson

director · Since 25/03/2015

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Mr James Edward Rapson

director · Since 12/07/2017

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Anne Rapson

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 63

61, Spitalcroft Road, Devizes, SN10 3FJ

Notified 24/05/2017

Mr James Edward Rapson

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 58

61, Spitalcroft Road, Devizes, SN10 3FJ

Notified 24/05/2017

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

INTERBAY FUNDING LIMITED

Created 05/04/2019Registered 09/04/2019
Charge
outstanding

INTERBAY FUNDING LIMITED

Created 05/04/2019Registered 09/04/2019

CompanyRankvs 158+ SIC 47610 peers
66

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees75th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.09× · 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 strength23/25 pts

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

Employees11/15 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£122k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£104k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£20k

Working capital

Current Assets

£256k

Current Liabilities

£236k

Fixed Assets

£138k

Debtors

£91k

3avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£20k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£386
Directors owe company£51k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£85k
Assets less current liabilities£158k
Signed by Mr James Rapson 11 December 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.09+£0
20251.09+£50k
20240.88-£50k
20230.94—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.