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Forward Press Ltd

12734871

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

THE BARN CALCOT MOUNT, CURDRIDGE, SO32 2BN
Incorporated 10/07/2020

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 19/08/2026

Due 02/09/2027

On track

Industry

64209
Activities of other holding companies

Officers

Mr Richard William John Ankers

director · Since 10/07/2020

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM

Mr John Graham Benson

director · Since 28/02/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM

Mr Matthew Thomas Thacker

director · Since 28/02/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Matthew Thacker

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · England

Notified 06/03/2025

Former PSCs

21 Six Investments Limited

Ceased 06/03/2025

CompanyRankvs 60666+ SIC 64209 peers
14

Financial strength3th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees0th percentile among SIC peers · 0/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0× · 2/20
Longevity6 years trading (max 15) · 6/15
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.

Employees0/15 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.

Longevity6/15 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 upon the company's ability to continue as a going conce

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025

Net Worth

-£156k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£97

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£157k

Working capital

Current Assets

£110

Current Liabilities

£157k

Fixed Assets

£695

Debtors

£13

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£156k
Signed by Mr Richard Ankers 24/09/2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.00-£191k
20241.11-£2k
20231.49—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.