We Buy Books Ltd
07693714
Notable Risks
- No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
- Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
- 4 outstanding charges (-8)
Details
Compliance
Accounts
Confirmation statement
Industry
Officers
director · Since 05/07/2011
DIRECTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 45
Also on 1 other board
director · Since 05/07/2011
DIRECTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60
Also on 2 other boards
Persons with Significant Control
Mr Damian James Carr
British · United Kingdom · Age 45
Hall Carr Mill, Fallbarn Road, Rawtenstall, BB4 7NX
Notified 06/04/2016
Mr Michael William Lane
British · United Kingdom · Age 60
Hall Carr Mill, Fallbarn Road, Rawtenstall, BB4 7NX
Notified 06/04/2016
Charges4 outstanding
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CompanyRankvs 7770+ SIC 64209 peers46
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
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
any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and parent 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 31/12/2024
Net Worth
£1.6M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£33k
Cash in the bank
Net Current Assets
-£866k
Working capital
Current Assets
£32k
Current Liabilities
£898k
Fixed Assets
£2.4M
Debtors
£19k
Cost of Sales
£17.6M
Admin Expenses
£6.2M
Profit After Tax
£749k
Tax at Year End
People Costs
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.04 | +£1.3M |
| 2023 | 0.03 | +£588k |
| 2021 | 0.04 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.