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Eastern News Limited

08409720

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

COSTCUTTER 1 TRANTHAM CLOSE, ST HELENS, WA9 5GX
Incorporated 19/02/2013

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 10/01/2026

Due 24/01/2027

On track

Industry

47190
Other retail sale in non-specialised stores

Officers

Mr Murugesu Kuperan

director · Since 31/03/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Also on 16 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Murugesu Kuperan

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 49

Costcutter, 1 Trantham Close, St Helens, WA9 5GX

Notified 31/03/2022

Former PSCs

Mrs Susan Ireland

Ceased 31/03/2022

Mr Robert Sambrook Ireland

Ceased 31/03/2022

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 11/05/2026Registered 12/05/2026
Charge
satisfied

SANTANDER UK PLC (AS SECURITY TRUSTEE)

Created 19/07/2013Registered 24/07/2013Satisfied 28/07/2018

CompanyRankvs 600+ SIC 47190 peers
75

Financial strength92th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees91th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.91× · 20/20
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.

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.

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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£150k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£106k

Working capital

Current Assets

£142k

Current Liabilities

£36k

Fixed Assets

£44k

7avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£15k
VAT£15k

Director Loans(2023)

Company owes directors£11k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£150k
Signed by Mr Murugesu Kuperan 16/01/2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20253.91+£49k—
20242.50-£19k—
20232.61—£292k
20221.50——
20211.48+£52k—
20200.94+£24k—
20190.66——

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.