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Hewson Books Limited

10309968

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
68 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

4 STEPHENSON ROAD, LONDON, W7 1NW
Incorporated 03/08/2016

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 10/08/2025

Due 24/08/2026

On track

Industry

47610
Retail sale of books in specialised stores

Officers

Mr Adam Hewson

director · Since 03/08/2016

RETAILER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Wendy Hewson

director · Since 03/08/2016

VISUAL MERCHANDISER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Adam Hewson

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

British · England · Age 59

4, Stephenson Road, London, W7 1NW

Notified 03/08/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 29/11/2016Registered 01/12/2016

CompanyRankvs 848+ SIC 47610 peers
27

Financial strength9th percentile among SIC peers · 2/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.54× · 6/20
Longevity10 years trading (max 15) · 10/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength2/25 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.

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.

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.

Risk deductions

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

benefits The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the company's pension scheme are charged to profit or loss in the period to which they relate. Going concern In the directors' assessment of the company's ability to continue as a going concern, there are no material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt about the company's ability to continue as

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2025

Net Worth

-£20k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£34k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£89k

Working capital

Current Assets

£106k

Current Liabilities

£196k

Fixed Assets

£143k

11avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£93k
Bank loans & overdrafts£21k
Assets less current liabilities£54k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.54+£0
20250.54-£102k
20241.03+£5k
20231.18—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.