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Zest Publications Limited

08370445

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

THE OLD STATION NO 2 COASTAL ROAD, LANCASTER, LA2 6HN
Incorporated 22/01/2013

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/10/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 23/04/2026

Due 07/05/2027

On track

Industry

58120
Publishing of directories and mailing lists

Officers

Mr Graham Hodgson

director · Since 22/01/2013

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 9 other boards

Mrs Louise Hodgson

director · Since 14/11/2016

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 1 other board

Mr Mark John Prada

director · Since 31/01/2024

NONE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Mark John Prada

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 62

The Old Station, No 2 Coastal Road, Lancaster, LA2 6HN

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Graham Robert Hodgson

Ceased 23/02/2024

Mr Graham Hodgson

Ceased 23/02/2024

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

GRAHAM ROBERT HODGSON

Created 10/05/2013Registered 21/05/2013

CompanyRankvs 33+ SIC 58120 peers
67

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees93th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.39× · 12/20
Longevity13 years trading (max 15) · 13/15
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.

Employees14/15 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.

Longevity13/15 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 31/01/2025

Net Worth

£82k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£118k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£85k

Working capital

Current Assets

£300k

Current Liabilities

£215k

Fixed Assets

£3k

Debtors

£182k

5avg. employees+2

Tax at Year End(2024)

Corp tax£33k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£5k
Assets less current liabilities£87k
Prepared with VT Final Accounts

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.39-£2k
20241.58+£42k
20231.40+£15k
20221.43-£35k
20211.80-£15k
20201.45+£40k
20191.17

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.