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Bartrums & Co Ltd

08294184

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

2 LION STREET, HEREFORD, HR3 5AA
Incorporated 15/11/2012

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

47620
Retail sale of newspapers and stationery in specialised stores

Officers

Ms Kate Elizabeth Ann Brotherton-Ratcliffe

director · Since 24/06/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Persons with Significant Control

Ms Kate Elizabeth Ann Brotherton-Ratcliffe

75–100% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 58

2, Lion Street, Hereford, HR3 5AA

Notified 02/12/2025

Former PSCs

Mrs Kate Elizabeth Ann Brotherton-Ratcliffe

Ceased 02/12/2025

CompanyRankvs 63+ SIC 47620 peers
75

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees79th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.63× · 20/20
Longevity14 years trading (max 15) · 14/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -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.

Employees12/15 pts

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

Liquidity20/20 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

orting Standard 102 section 1A Small Entities "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006. The presentation currency is £ sterling. 2.2. Going Concern Disclosure The directors have not identified any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/07/2025

Net Worth

£217k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£99k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£215k

Working capital

Current Assets

£262k

Current Liabilities

£46k

Fixed Assets

£2k

Debtors

£2k

5avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£12k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£766

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£217k
Signed by Mrs Kate Brotherton-Ratcliffe 28/04/2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20255.63+£29k
20245.42+£34k
20235.05—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.