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The Next Big Idea Ltd

09292492

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

1 QUEEN'S PARK ROAD, HANDBRIDGE, CHESTER, CH4 7AD
Incorporated 03/11/2014

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

47910
Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet
58110
Book publishing

Officers

Dr Christopher Raymond Jones

director · Since 03/11/2014

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 53

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Dr Christopher Raymond Jones

75–100% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 53

1, Queen's Park Road, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7AD

Notified 06/04/2016

CompanyRankvs 34599+ SIC 47910 peers
38

Financial strength4th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees54th percentile among SIC peers · 8/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.17× · 12/20
Longevity12 years trading (max 15) · 12/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength1/25 pts

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

Employees8/15 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.

Longevity12/15 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

and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 section 1A Small Entities "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006. 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

-£56k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2k

Working capital

Current Assets

£17k

Current Liabilities

£14k

Debtors

£17k

1avg. employees-1

Director Loans

Company owes directors£51k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2k
Signed by Dr Christopher Jones 10/12/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.17+£7k
20240.99+£14k
20232.36+£5k
20221.70-£20k
20214.23—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.