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The House Of Books And Friends Cic

13909633

active
Community Interest Company
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)
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)

Details

FLOOR 4 AND 5 PALL MALL, MANCHESTER, M2 4PD
Incorporated 11/02/2022

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

47610
Retail sale of books in specialised stores

Officers

Mr Darryl John Cooke

director · Since 11/02/2022

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Also on 4 other boards

Mrs Sarah Jane Goulbourne

director · Since 11/02/2022

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Laura Michelle Jones

director · Since 11/02/2022

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 42

Ms Sarah Ann Lynch

director · Since 11/02/2022

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 1 other board

Mr Naseer Babu Patel

director · Since 11/02/2022

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 42

Also on 2 other boards

CompanyRankvs 1097+ SIC 47610 peers
35

Financial strength1th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees93th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.24× · 2/20
Longevity4 years trading (max 15) · 4/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength0/25 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.

Longevity4/15 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 31/12/2023

Turnover

£304k

Annual revenue

Net Worth

-£253k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£53k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£150k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£330k

Working capital

Current Assets

£102k

Current Liabilities

£432k

Fixed Assets

£76k

Debtors

£21k

Cost of Sales

£182k

Gross Profit

£122k

Admin Expenses

£348k

Operating Profit

-£150k

9avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£253k
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20230.24

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.