# THE HANDYBOOK LTD (14983747)

> THE HANDYBOOK LTD is an active private limited company (company number 14983747) incorporated on 5 July 2023, registered in Preston. Its registered activity is other publishing activities (SIC 58190). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 30 June 2025, showing net assets of −£549 and cash of £8,656, with 2 employees on average. Net assets fell 117% on the prior period (£3,320).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2023-07-05
- Registered office: Preston, PR5 0AB
- SIC 58190: Other publishing activities
- Next accounts due: 2027-03-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-07-19
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the bottom quarter of 125 comparable companies in Lancashire (median £1,713, upper quartile £17k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | −£549 | £8,656 | −£2,230 | £6,975 | — | — | 2 |
| 2024-06-30 | £3,320 | £9,303 | £4,150 | £10k | — | — | 2 |

current ratio 0.92; size band micro.

## Filing and accounts signals (facts, not a rating)

- Net assets below zero: Net assets £-549 at 30 June 2025
- Net assets down 25% or more on the prior period: -116.5% vs prior period
- Current assets below creditors within one year: Current ratio 0.92
- Incorporated two to five years ago: Incorporated 5 July 2023

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## Persons with significant control

- Mr Alan Christopher Barnes — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, since 2023-07-05
- Mrs Sally Barnes — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, since 2023-07-05

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Source: Companies House register snapshot 2026-08-31, Open Government Licence v3.0. Information may have changed since that date and is not advice or a credit reference; check the official record before relying on it. Official record: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/14983747
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