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First Stop News Limited

07524514

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
60 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 6 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

HAZEL COURT MIDLAND WAY, CHESTERFIELD, S43 4FD
Incorporated 10/02/2011

Compliance

Last accounts

27/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

27/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 19/09/2025

Due 03/10/2026

On track

Industry

47110
Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating
47620
Retail sale of newspapers and stationery in specialised stores

Officers

Mr Jonathan Martin James

secretary · Since 23/03/2016

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Jonathan Martin James

director · Since 23/03/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Mark James Clayton

director · Since 01/08/2020

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 37

Also on 6 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Jonathan Martin James

significant-influence-or-control-as-firm

British · England · Age 57

Hazel Court, Midland Way, Chesterfield, S43 4FD

Notified 06/04/2016

James Convenience Retail Limited

75–100% shares

Hazel Court, Midland Way, Chesterfield, S43 4FD

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mrs Rebecca Jane James

Ceased 22/02/2019

Charges6 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 06/03/2026Registered 10/03/2026
Charge
outstanding

BESTWAY RETAIL LIMITED

Created 23/12/2020Registered 29/12/2020
Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 05/04/2016Registered 06/04/2016
Charge
satisfied

BARGAIN BOOZE LIMITED (CRN: 01801597)

Created 23/03/2016Registered 31/03/2016Satisfied 21/01/2021
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 08/02/2013Registered 19/02/2013
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 27/07/2011Registered 04/08/2011
charge
satisfied

PAYPOINT PLC

Created 08/04/2011Registered 27/04/2011Satisfied 01/09/2014
charge
satisfied

HENRY AND ANNETTE MEDCALF (THE BENEFICIARIES)

Created 08/04/2011Registered 14/04/2011Satisfied 18/06/2014
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 08/04/2011Registered 14/04/2011Satisfied 03/11/2011
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 08/04/2011Registered 14/04/2011

CompanyRankvs 8567+ SIC 47110 peers
35

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees8th percentile among SIC peers · 1/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding 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.

Employees1/15 pts

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

Liquidity0/20 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 27/03/2025

Net Worth

£390k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£0

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£5.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

—

Current Liabilities

£5.5M

Profit After Tax

£0

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£1.5M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearImplied Profit
2025+£0
2024+£0
2023+£0
2022+£0

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.