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Gosbrook Professional Publishing Ltd

10439225

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

20 PATRICK ROAD, READING, RG4 8DD
Incorporated 20/10/2016

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 19/10/2025

Due 02/11/2026

On track

Industry

58110
Book publishing

Officers

Mr Matthew Flynn

director · Since 20/10/2016

PUBLISHING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

William Flynn

director · Since 20/10/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 85

Also on 2 other boards

Anke Ueberberg

director · Since 20/10/2016

PRODUCTION DIRECTOR

GERMAN · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Persons with Significant Control

William Flynn

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 85

20, Patrick Road, Reading, RG4 8DD

Notified 20/10/2016

CompanyRankvs 3800+ SIC 58110 peers
34

Financial strength12th percentile among SIC peers · 3/25
Employees93th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.28× · 2/20
Longevity10 years trading (max 15) · 10/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength3/25 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.

Liquidity2/20 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

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 31/10/2024

Net Worth

-£11k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£11k

Working capital

Current Assets

£4k

Current Liabilities

£15k

3avg. employees

Director Loans

Company owes directors£15k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£11k
Signed by Mr William Flynn Mr Matthew Flynn Ms Anke Ueberberg 29/07/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.28+£424
20230.22-£380
20220.21-£2k
20210.29+£2k
20200.15+£591
20190.07—
20180.04—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.