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The Story Of Books Limited

10050512

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk

No risk factors detected.

Details

POTTERY COTTAGE, HEREFORD, HR3 5SB
Incorporated 08/03/2016

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 07/03/2026

Due 21/03/2027

On track

Industry

58110
Book publishing
70210
70210
85520
Cultural education
90030
Artistic creation

Officers

Ms Emma Louise Balch

director · Since 08/03/2016

CREATIVE ENTREPRENEUR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 1 other board

Mr Oliver William Balch

director · Since 08/03/2016

JOURNALIST

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 50

Persons with Significant Control

Ms Emma Louise Balch

Significant control

British · England · Age 50

Pottery Cottage, Clyro, Hereford, HR3 5SB

Notified 06/04/2016

CompanyRankvs 2686+ SIC 58110 peers
52

Financial strength47th percentile among SIC peers · 12/25
Employees19th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.26× · 12/20
Longevity10 years trading (max 15) · 10/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength12/25 pts

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

Employees3/15 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.

Longevity10/15 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.

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

£100

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2k

Working capital

Current Assets

£9k

Current Liabilities

£7k

Fixed Assets

£427

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20251.26
20241.26
20230.80
20220.69
20210.25
20200.14
20190.05

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.