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Ugly Duckling Books Limited

14722225

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

15 Woodcote Avenue, Wallington, SM6 0QR
Incorporated 10/03/2023

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/03/2026

Due 22/03/2027

On track

Industry

64209
Activities of other holding companies

Officers

Mr Mark James Hendle

director · Since 10/03/2023

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Charlotte Marlysa Sheppard-Hendle

director · Since 10/03/2023

PUBLISHER

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 1 other board

Mark James Hendle

director · Since 10/03/2023

British · England · Age 53

Charlotte Marlysa Sheppard-Hendle

director · Since 10/03/2023

English · England · Age 53

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Mark James Hendle

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 53

15, Woodcote Avenue, Wallington, SM6 0QR

Notified 10/03/2023

Mrs Charlotte Marlysa Sheppard-Hendle

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

English · England · Age 53

15, Woodcote Avenue, Wallington, SM6 0QR

Notified 10/03/2023

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

ANDERSEN PRESS LIMITED

Created 07/03/2024Registered 19/03/2024
Charge
outstanding

ANDERSEN PRESS LIMITED

Created 07/03/2024Registered 14/03/2024

Change History

status → active
2026-07-18

Active

type → ltd
2026-07-18

Private Limited Company

address line1 → 15 Woodcote Avenue
2026-07-18

15 WOODCOTE AVENUE

post town → Wallington
2026-07-18

WALLINGTON

CompanyRankvs 23085+ SIC 64209 peers
45

Financial strength69th percentile among SIC peers · 17/25
Employees18th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.8× · 16/20
Longevity4 years trading (max 15) · 4/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength17/25 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.

Liquidity16/20 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.

Risk deductions

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

£70k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£6k

Working capital

Current Assets

£14k

Current Liabilities

£8k

Fixed Assets

£265k

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£272k
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.80+£50k

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.