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Crane Press Limited

08518904

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Insolvency history
Health Score
48 / 100

Notable Risks

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
18/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Active insolvency proceedings (-20)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

14 STEELE ROAD, LONDON, W4 5AF
Incorporated 07/05/2013

Compliance

Last accounts

31/05/2025

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

28/02/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 07/05/2026

Due 21/05/2027

On track

Industry

58110
Book publishing

Officers

Mr Michael David Simson

secretary · Since 21/03/2017

Mr Edmund David Crane

director · Since 21/03/2017

BOOK PUBLISHER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 76

Also on 3 other boards

Ms Emily Catherine Brillianna Crane

director · Since 21/03/2017

BOOK SELLER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 42

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Edmund David Crane

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 76

14, Steele Road, London, W4 5AF

Notified 03/04/2023

Mr Michael David Simson

25–50% shares

Irish · United Kingdom · Age 68

Fulford, Hook Hill Lane, Woking, GU22 0PT

Notified 06/04/2024

Ms Emily Catherine Brillianna Crane

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 42

30 Selby Court, Somerset Square, London, W14 8EF

Notified 06/04/2024

Former PSCs

Vondom Jovi Limited

Ceased 03/04/2023

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BIBBY FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED (AS SECURITY TRUSTEE)

Created 12/06/2013Registered 13/06/2013

Insolvency History1 case

corporate voluntary arrangement

Paul Howard Finn (practitioner) · James David Robinson (practitioner)

CompanyRankvs 2971+ SIC 58110 peers
33

Financial strength17th percentile among SIC peers · 4/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.98× · 6/20
Longevity13 years trading (max 15) · 13/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10Insolvency history -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength4/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 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.

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

Insolvency history: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/05/2025

Net Worth

-£4k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£25k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£6k

Working capital

Current Assets

£323k

Current Liabilities

£330k

Fixed Assets

£17k

Debtors

£291k

6avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£16k
Assets less current liabilities£10k
Signed by 2024-06-01Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.98+£2k
20240.94+£1k
20231.00—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.