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Clicking the links on parent entities or officers, and offspring entities or managed companies will put them in focus and show upstream or downstream connections. In general, ascendant entities can be found by moving toward upstream, and descendant entities are by toward downstream. In this way, progenitor entities such as grandparent companies (parents of parent), sibling companies (children of parent), partner companies (parents of child), and progeny entities such as grandchild companies (children of child) can be found easily.

Parent entities and officers
Active 4
  • 1
    Gardiner, Mark William
    Born in April 1961
    Individual (68 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2000-07-03 ~ now
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 2
    Martin, Sinead Mary
    Individual (76 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2016-06-30 ~ now
    OF - Secretary → CIF 0
  • 3
    Weldon, Thomas Daryl
    Born in August 1963
    Individual (67 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2014-10-20 ~ now
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 4
    THE RANDOM CENTURY GROUP LIMITED - 1992-05-27
    RANDOM HOUSE UK LIMITED - 1999-07-02
    CHATTO, VIRAGO, BODLEY HEAD & JONATHAN CAPE LTD. - 1988-02-01
    CHATTO, BODLEY HEAD & JONATHAN CAPE LIMITED - 1985-01-01
    RANDOM HOUSE U.K. LTD. - 1989-11-06
    icon of address20, Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, England
    Active Corporate (6 parents, 40 offsprings)
    Equity (Company account)
    109,851,570 GBP2024-12-31
    Person with significant control
    icon of calendar 2016-04-06 ~ now
    PE - Ownership of voting rights - 75% or more → CIF 0
    PE - Right to appoint or remove directors → CIF 0
    PE - Ownership of shares – 75% or more → CIF 0
Ceased 16
  • 1
    Bingley, Alan Bradley
    Director born in October 1932
    Individual
    Officer
    icon of calendar ~ 1993-11-01
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 2
    Johnson, Maralyn
    Computer Operations Director born in January 1953
    Individual
    Officer
    icon of calendar 1991-12-13 ~ 2001-12-31
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 3
    Pemberton, David Charles
    Director born in November 1946
    Individual
    Officer
    icon of calendar 1994-02-01 ~ 1999-05-07
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 4
    Smith, Roger Ling
    Individual (1 offspring)
    Officer
    icon of calendar ~ 2014-10-20
    OF - Secretary → CIF 0
  • 5
    Mottram, John Michael
    Director born in January 1941
    Individual
    Officer
    icon of calendar ~ 1993-07-09
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 6
    Robertson, Antony Brian
    Director born in September 1956
    Individual (7 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 1991-12-12 ~ 1993-07-09
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 7
    Llewellyn, Brian Hugh
    Director born in January 1935
    Individual
    Officer
    icon of calendar ~ 1993-01-29
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 8
    Hudson, Ian Michael
    Director born in May 1963
    Individual
    Officer
    icon of calendar 1998-05-13 ~ 2008-10-31
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 9
    Davies, Brian John
    Publisher born in October 1950
    Individual
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2009-01-19 ~ 2015-09-30
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 10
    Bowron, Peter David
    Group Mananging Director born in October 1968
    Individual
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2008-10-31 ~ 2009-01-17
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 11
    Llewellyn, Kelvin John
    Director born in May 1950
    Individual
    Officer
    icon of calendar ~ 1994-05-24
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 12
    Peacock, Helena Caroline
    Individual
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2014-10-20 ~ 2016-06-30
    OF - Secretary → CIF 0
  • 13
    Roche, Peter Charles Kenneth
    Director born in January 1947
    Individual (2 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar ~ 1991-12-31
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 14
    Mcconnell, Anthony Sudlow
    Director born in June 1941
    Individual (1 offspring)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 1992-12-07 ~ 2001-06-29
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 15
    Farnell, Ian
    Director born in January 1952
    Individual (2 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar ~ 2001-12-31
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 16
    Furnish, John
    Director born in November 1947
    Individual
    Officer
    icon of calendar ~ 1994-05-24
    OF - Director → CIF 0
parent relation
Company in focus

THE BOOK SERVICE LIMITED

Previous name
TIPTREE BOOK SERVICES LIMITED - 1997-03-10
Standard Industrial Classification
52103 - Operation Of Warehousing And Storage Facilities For Land Transport Activities
Brief company account
Average Number of Employees
02024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
5252023-01-01 ~ 2023-12-31
Turnover/Revenue
42,610,130 GBP2024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
46,468,918 GBP2023-01-01 ~ 2023-12-31
Cost of Sales
-20,755,298 GBP2024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
-22,297,651 GBP2023-01-01 ~ 2023-12-31
Gross Profit/Loss
21,854,832 GBP2024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
24,171,267 GBP2023-01-01 ~ 2023-12-31
Administrative Expenses
-25,606,148 GBP2024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
-30,638,088 GBP2023-01-01 ~ 2023-12-31
Operating Profit/Loss
-3,751,316 GBP2024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
-6,466,821 GBP2023-01-01 ~ 2023-12-31
Other Interest Receivable/Similar Income (Finance Income)
7,920,774 GBP2024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
5,294,655 GBP2023-01-01 ~ 2023-12-31
Profit/Loss on Ordinary Activities Before Tax
4,159,731 GBP2024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
-1,175,462 GBP2023-01-01 ~ 2023-12-31
Profit/Loss
3,119,893 GBP2024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
-1,007,938 GBP2023-01-01 ~ 2023-12-31
Comprehensive Income/Expense
3,119,893 GBP2024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
-1,007,938 GBP2023-01-01 ~ 2023-12-31
Fixed Assets - Investments
100 GBP2023-12-31
Fixed Assets
9,396,483 GBP2024-12-31
8,177,562 GBP2023-12-31
Debtors
Current
411,128,462 GBP2024-12-31
400,056,874 GBP2023-12-31
Cash at bank and in hand
745,060 GBP2024-12-31
6,635,440 GBP2023-12-31
Current Assets
411,873,522 GBP2024-12-31
406,692,314 GBP2023-12-31
Creditors
Current, Amounts falling due within one year
-436,889,492 GBP2023-12-31
Net Current Assets/Liabilities
-27,641,413 GBP2024-12-31
-30,197,178 GBP2023-12-31
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities
-18,244,930 GBP2024-12-31
-22,019,616 GBP2023-12-31
Creditors
Non-current, Amounts falling due after one year
-52,750 GBP2023-12-31
Equity
Called up share capital
200,000 GBP2024-12-31
200,000 GBP2023-12-31
200,000 GBP2023-01-01
Retained earnings (accumulated losses)
-19,531,644 GBP2024-12-31
-22,651,537 GBP2023-12-31
-21,643,599 GBP2023-01-01
Equity
-19,331,644 GBP2024-12-31
-22,451,537 GBP2023-12-31
-21,443,599 GBP2023-01-01
Profit/Loss
Retained earnings (accumulated losses)
3,119,893 GBP2024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
-1,007,938 GBP2023-01-01 ~ 2023-12-31
Comprehensive Income/Expense
Retained earnings (accumulated losses)
3,119,893 GBP2024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
-1,007,938 GBP2023-01-01 ~ 2023-12-31
Wages/Salaries
15,490,064 GBP2024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
15,300,871 GBP2023-01-01 ~ 2023-12-31
Social Security Costs
1,512,749 GBP2024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
1,408,656 GBP2023-01-01 ~ 2023-12-31
Staff Costs/Employee Benefits Expense
18,135,028 GBP2024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
17,887,756 GBP2023-01-01 ~ 2023-12-31
Tax Expense/Credit at Applicable Tax Rate
1,039,933 GBP2024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
-276,234 GBP2023-01-01 ~ 2023-12-31
Property, Plant & Equipment - Gross Cost
Buildings
39,600 GBP2024-12-31
39,600 GBP2023-12-31
Plant and equipment
13,839,787 GBP2024-12-31
16,206,802 GBP2023-12-31
Motor vehicles
25,805 GBP2024-12-31
30,000 GBP2023-12-31
Computers
2,129,567 GBP2024-12-31
120,382 GBP2023-12-31
Property, Plant & Equipment - Gross Cost
16,252,898 GBP2024-12-31
16,649,963 GBP2023-12-31
Property, Plant & Equipment - Other Disposals
Plant and equipment
-2,790,096 GBP2024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
Motor vehicles
-4,195 GBP2024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
Property, Plant & Equipment - Other Disposals
-2,829,331 GBP2024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
Property, Plant & Equipment - Accumulated Depreciation (Not Including Impairment)
Plant and equipment
8,358,308 GBP2023-12-31
Motor vehicles
23,548 GBP2023-12-31
Property, Plant & Equipment - Accumulated Depreciation (Not Including Impairment)
8,621,765 GBP2023-12-31
Property, Plant & Equipment - Increase From Depreciation Charge for Year
Owned/Freehold
1,289,276 GBP2024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
Property, Plant & Equipment - Other Disposals/Decrease in Depreciation & Impairment
Plant and equipment
-2,741,384 GBP2024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
Motor vehicles
-4,195 GBP2024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
Property, Plant & Equipment - Other Disposals/Decrease in Depreciation & Impairment
-2,766,369 GBP2024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
Property, Plant & Equipment - Accumulated Depreciation & Impairment
Plant and equipment
6,899,246 GBP2024-12-31
Motor vehicles
25,267 GBP2024-12-31
Property, Plant & Equipment - Accumulated Depreciation & Impairment
7,144,672 GBP2024-12-31
Amounts invested in assets
Non-current
100 GBP2023-12-31
Trade Debtors/Trade Receivables
Current
125,420,356 GBP2024-12-31
148,862,691 GBP2023-12-31
Amounts Owed by Group Undertakings
Current
282,532,118 GBP2024-12-31
249,715,263 GBP2023-12-31
Other Debtors
Current
1,528,337 GBP2024-12-31
254,788 GBP2023-12-31
Prepayments/Accrued Income
Current
1,647,651 GBP2024-12-31
976,181 GBP2023-12-31
Amount of corporation tax that is recoverable
Current
247,951 GBP2023-12-31
Amounts owed to group undertakings
Current
36,615,212 GBP2024-12-31
65,037,031 GBP2023-12-31
Corporation Tax Payable
Current
525,360 GBP2024-12-31
Accrued Liabilities/Deferred Income
Current
2,677,834 GBP2024-12-31
4,603,524 GBP2023-12-31
Creditors
Current
439,514,935 GBP2024-12-31
436,889,492 GBP2023-12-31
Non-current
176,521 GBP2024-12-31
52,750 GBP2023-12-31
Number of Shares Issued (Fully Paid)
Class 1 ordinary share
200,000 shares2024-12-31
200,000 shares2023-12-31
Par Value of Share
Class 1 ordinary share
1.002024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
Related profiles found in government register
  • THE BOOK SERVICE LIMITED
    Info
    TIPTREE BOOK SERVICES LIMITED - 1997-03-10
    Registered number 00453161
    icon of address20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London SW1V 2SA
    PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANY incorporated on 1948-04-26 (77 years 8 months). The company status is Active.
    The last date of confirmation statement was made at 2025-01-20
    CIF 0
  • THE BOOK SERVICE LIMITED
    S
    Registered number 453161
    icon of address20, Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, England, SW1V 2SA
    Private Limited Company in Companies House, England
    CIF 1
  • THE BOOK SERVICE
    S
    Registered number 00453161
    icon of address20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, SW1V 2SA
    Limited Company in Companies House, England & Wales
    CIF 2
child relation
Offspring entities and appointments
Active 2
  • 1
    icon of addressHathaway House, Popes Drive, London
    Active Corporate (6 parents)
    Equity (Company account)
    918,237 GBP2024-03-31
    Person with significant control
    icon of calendar 2016-04-06 ~ now
    CIF 2 - Ownership of shares – More than 25% but not more than 50% → OE
    CIF 2 - Ownership of voting rights - More than 25% but not more than 50% → OE
  • 2
    GRANTHAM BOOK SERVICES LIMITED - 2024-04-24
    GRANTHAM BOOK STORAGE LIMITED - 1989-11-06
    PRH GLOBAL FULFILMENT LIMITED - 2025-01-16
    icon of addressOne Embassy Gardens, 8 Viaduct Gardens, London, United Kingdom
    Active Corporate (6 parents)
    Equity (Company account)
    100 GBP2024-12-31
    Person with significant control
    icon of calendar 2016-04-06 ~ now
    CIF 1 - Ownership of shares – 75% or more → OE
    CIF 1 - Right to appoint or remove directors → OE
    CIF 1 - Ownership of voting rights - 75% or more → OE

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