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A & K Read Limited

07936813

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

MANCHESTER HOUSE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DT10 2LL
Incorporated 06/02/2012

Compliance

Last accounts

28/02/2025

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

30/11/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 06/02/2026

Due 20/02/2027

On track

Industry

47110
Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating

Officers

Mr Anthony Michael Read

director · Since 07/02/2012

NONE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Mrs Karen Denise Read

director · Since 07/02/2012

NONE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Anthony Michael Read

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 69

Manchester House, High Street, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2LL

Notified 06/02/2017

Mrs Karen Denise Read

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 67

Manchester House, High Street, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2LL

Notified 06/02/2017

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

DONNA JANE CROCKER AND KERRY LEWIS

Created 14/02/2013Registered 21/02/2013
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 14/01/2013Registered 16/01/2013Satisfied 03/06/2023

CompanyRankvs 5734+ SIC 47110 peers
56

Financial strength72th percentile among SIC peers · 18/25
Employees87th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.76× · 6/20
Longevity14 years trading (max 15) · 14/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength18/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 pts

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

Liquidity6/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity14/15 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 28/02/2025

Net Worth

£31k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£12k

Working capital

Current Assets

£38k

Current Liabilities

£50k

Fixed Assets

£52k

Debtors

£7k

8avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£40k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.76+£7k
20241.00-£16k
20231.54-£8k
20221.63+£16k
20211.19+£19k
20200.62-£8k
20190.89—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.