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Parent entities and officers
Active 8
  • 1
    Mcmullan, James Thomas
    Born in February 1984
    Individual (1 offspring)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2025-07-07 ~ now
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 2
    Davies, Stephen Thomas
    Born in November 1968
    Individual (13 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2019-11-14 ~ now
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 3
    Evans, Nicola Isabel
    Solicitor
    Individual (1 offspring)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2007-08-03 ~ now
    OF - Secretary → CIF 0
  • 4
    Dow, Francesca
    Born in August 1963
    Individual (7 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2010-12-31 ~ now
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 5
    Twynam, Nancy
    Born in April 1979
    Individual (2 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2019-11-14 ~ now
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 6
    Weldon, Thomas Daryl
    Born in August 1963
    Individual (67 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2010-10-29 ~ now
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 7
    Mcbride, Geraldine
    Born in April 1985
    Individual (1 offspring)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2023-01-31 ~ now
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 8
    icon of address80, Strand, London, England
    Active Corporate (6 parents, 10 offsprings)
    Equity (Company account)
    139,000 GBP2024-12-31
    Person with significant control
    icon of calendar 2016-04-06 ~ now
    PE - Right to appoint or remove directors → CIF 0
    PE - Ownership of shares – 75% or more → CIF 0
    PE - Ownership of voting rights - 75% or more → CIF 0
Ceased 33
  • 1
    Welland, Grant James
    Finance Director born in December 1971
    Individual (6 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2010-04-27 ~ 2011-05-27
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 2
    Langford, Kevin Donald
    Accountant born in January 1964
    Individual (15 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2008-09-26 ~ 2010-04-27
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 3
    Davies, Stephen Thomas
    Director born in November 1968
    Individual (13 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2011-05-27 ~ 2013-08-05
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 4
    Shepherd, Daniel Peter
    Sales Director born in May 1978
    Individual (3 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2009-09-01 ~ 2012-02-24
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 5
    Welham, Andrew Peter
    Publisher born in January 1956
    Individual
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2005-04-18 ~ 2006-12-31
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 6
    Young, Mark Christopher
    Director born in May 1961
    Individual (5 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2004-04-30 ~ 2007-03-30
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 7
    Mistry-saddul, Vanisha
    Finance Director born in July 1978
    Individual (1 offspring)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2015-10-23 ~ 2019-02-07
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 8
    Field, Peter
    Publisher born in August 1946
    Individual (2 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2006-12-31 ~ 2010-10-29
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 9
    Noakes, Jon
    Strategay & Operations Director born in March 1978
    Individual
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2013-08-05 ~ 2017-06-27
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 10
    Forbes Watson, Anthony David
    Publisher born in September 1954
    Individual (1 offspring)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2004-03-25 ~ 2005-02-28
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 11
    Roscoe, Sarah Elaine
    Sales Director born in January 1976
    Individual
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2017-06-15 ~ 2023-01-30
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 12
    Mcaleer, Helen
    Manager born in October 1963
    Individual (3 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2005-01-19 ~ 2006-06-30
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 13
    Fidler, Naomi
    Uk Sales Director born in November 1971
    Individual
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2012-07-02 ~ 2017-06-15
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 14
    Barton, Stephanie
    Publisher born in March 1957
    Individual
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2008-01-25 ~ 2010-12-31
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 15
    King, David
    Director born in August 1959
    Individual (1 offspring)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2004-04-30 ~ 2005-01-19
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 16
    Bowron, Peter David
    Publisher born in October 1968
    Individual
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2004-03-25 ~ 2005-10-07
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 17
    Moore, Ian Christopher
    Sales Director born in November 1968
    Individual
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2006-01-24 ~ 2009-09-01
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 18
    Brennan, Suzanne Margaret
    Finance Director born in January 1969
    Individual (11 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2009-07-31 ~ 2014-03-31
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 19
    Gibson, Nicholas
    Finance Business Manager born in January 1976
    Individual (1 offspring)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2014-03-31 ~ 2015-05-22
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 20
    Weller, Christopher Charles
    Company Director born in February 1950
    Individual
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2007-03-30 ~ 2008-09-26
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 21
    Starling, Andrew Paul
    Head Of Business Development born in June 1975
    Individual
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2012-01-01 ~ 2013-08-05
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 22
    Brett, Nicholas Richard John
    Company Director born in February 1950
    Individual (9 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2013-08-05 ~ 2015-06-08
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 23
    Floyer, Sally Margaret Doris
    Publisher born in April 1945
    Individual
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2004-03-25 ~ 2008-01-25
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 24
    Peacock, Helena Caroline
    Individual (4 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2004-03-25 ~ 2007-08-03
    OF - Secretary → CIF 0
  • 25
    Turner, Christopher
    International Sales Director born in January 1988
    Individual
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2023-01-31 ~ 2023-08-31
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 26
    Landers, Brian James
    Finance Director born in April 1949
    Individual (1 offspring)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2004-03-25 ~ 2009-07-31
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 27
    Duhigg, John William
    Sales Director born in May 1966
    Individual (5 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2005-11-02 ~ 2006-01-24
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 28
    Ross Russell, Neil
    Managing Director born in February 1970
    Individual (3 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2008-08-11 ~ 2011-12-31
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 29
    Pritchard, Gill
    Director born in March 1977
    Individual
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2007-10-23 ~ 2008-08-11
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 30
    Arthur, Marcus Peter
    Born in September 1966
    Individual (15 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2015-06-08 ~ 2019-11-14
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 31
    Moultrie, Andrew David
    Managing Director born in February 1973
    Individual (2 offsprings)
    Officer
    icon of calendar 2017-11-30 ~ 2019-10-18
    OF - Director → CIF 0
  • 32
    icon of address55 Colmore Row, Birmingham
    Active Corporate (4 parents, 1 offspring)
    Officer
    2004-02-03 ~ 2004-03-25
    PE - Nominee Director → CIF 0
  • 33
    icon of address55 Colmore Row, Birmingham
    Active Corporate (5 parents, 25 offsprings)
    Officer
    2004-02-03 ~ 2004-03-25
    PE - Nominee Secretary → CIF 0
parent relation
Company in focus

CHILDREN'S CHARACTER BOOKS LIMITED

Previous names
BLUEYELLOW LIMITED - 2004-03-26
PENGUIN CHARACTER BOOKS LIMITED - 2004-04-23
Standard Industrial Classification
58110 - Book Publishing
Brief company account
Average Number of Employees
02024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
02023-01-01 ~ 2023-12-31
Turnover/Revenue
1,094,093 GBP2024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
1,718,728 GBP2023-01-01 ~ 2023-12-31
Cost of Sales
-994,470 GBP2024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
-1,214,316 GBP2023-01-01 ~ 2023-12-31
Gross Profit/Loss
99,623 GBP2024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
504,412 GBP2023-01-01 ~ 2023-12-31
Distribution Costs
-167,432 GBP2024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
-209,554 GBP2023-01-01 ~ 2023-12-31
Administrative Expenses
-570,388 GBP2024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
-876,270 GBP2023-01-01 ~ 2023-12-31
Operating Profit/Loss
-638,197 GBP2024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
-581,412 GBP2023-01-01 ~ 2023-12-31
Profit/Loss
-478,648 GBP2024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
-262,317 GBP2023-01-01 ~ 2023-12-31
Comprehensive Income/Expense
-478,648 GBP2024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
-262,317 GBP2023-01-01 ~ 2023-12-31
Total Inventories
362,268 GBP2024-12-31
476,061 GBP2023-12-31
Debtors
Current
835,209 GBP2024-12-31
892,807 GBP2023-12-31
Cash at bank and in hand
512,025 GBP2024-12-31
256,770 GBP2023-12-31
Current Assets
1,709,502 GBP2024-12-31
1,625,638 GBP2023-12-31
Creditors
Current, Amounts falling due within one year
-2,301,087 GBP2024-12-31
-1,739,671 GBP2023-12-31
Net Current Assets/Liabilities
-591,585 GBP2024-12-31
-114,033 GBP2023-12-31
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities
-591,585 GBP2024-12-31
-114,033 GBP2023-12-31
Net Assets/Liabilities
-604,886 GBP2024-12-31
-126,238 GBP2023-12-31
Equity
Called up share capital
3,466,667 GBP2024-12-31
3,466,667 GBP2023-12-31
3,466,667 GBP2023-01-01
Retained earnings (accumulated losses)
-4,071,553 GBP2024-12-31
-3,592,905 GBP2023-12-31
-3,330,588 GBP2023-01-01
Equity
-604,886 GBP2024-12-31
-126,238 GBP2023-12-31
136,079 GBP2023-01-01
Profit/Loss
Retained earnings (accumulated losses)
-478,648 GBP2024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
-262,317 GBP2023-01-01 ~ 2023-12-31
Profit/Loss on Ordinary Activities Before Tax
-638,197 GBP2024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
-581,412 GBP2023-01-01 ~ 2023-12-31
Tax Expense/Credit at Applicable Tax Rate
-159,549 GBP2024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
-136,632 GBP2023-01-01 ~ 2023-12-31
Intangible Assets - Gross Cost
Goodwill
2,911,114 GBP2024-12-31
2,911,114 GBP2023-12-31
Intangible Assets - Accumulated Amortisation & Impairment
Goodwill
2,911,114 GBP2023-12-31
Value of work in progress
126,636 GBP2024-12-31
100,974 GBP2023-12-31
Finished Goods/Goods for Resale
235,632 GBP2024-12-31
375,087 GBP2023-12-31
Amounts Owed by Group Undertakings
Current
245,239 GBP2024-12-31
504,061 GBP2023-12-31
Other Debtors
Current
21,945 GBP2024-12-31
4,402 GBP2023-12-31
Prepayments/Accrued Income
Current
11,145 GBP2024-12-31
24,051 GBP2023-12-31
Amount of corporation tax that is recoverable
Current
188,661 GBP2024-12-31
163,996 GBP2023-12-31
Debtors - Deferred Tax Asset
Current
126,013 GBP2024-12-31
155,125 GBP2023-12-31
Trade Creditors/Trade Payables
Current
31,527 GBP2024-12-31
55,990 GBP2023-12-31
Amounts owed to group undertakings
Current
1,961,582 GBP2024-12-31
1,306,769 GBP2023-12-31
Accrued Liabilities/Deferred Income
Current
137,390 GBP2024-12-31
228,573 GBP2023-12-31
Creditors
Current
2,301,087 GBP2024-12-31
1,739,671 GBP2023-12-31
Number of Shares Issued (Fully Paid)
Class 1 ordinary share
2,600,000 shares2024-12-31
2,600,000 shares2023-12-31
Par Value of Share
Class 1 ordinary share
1.002024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
Number of Shares Issued (Fully Paid)
Class 2 ordinary share
866,667 shares2024-12-31
866,667 shares2023-12-31
Par Value of Share
Class 2 ordinary share
1.002024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31
  • CHILDREN'S CHARACTER BOOKS LIMITED
    Info
    BLUEYELLOW LIMITED - 2004-03-26
    PENGUIN CHARACTER BOOKS LIMITED - 2004-03-26
    Registered number 05032989
    icon of addressOne Embassy Gardens, 8 Viaduct Gardens, London SW11 7BW
    PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANY incorporated on 2004-02-03 (21 years 10 months). The company status is Active.
    The last date of confirmation statement was made at 2025-02-03
    CIF 0
child relation
Offspring entities and appointments
Active 0
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