Central Books Limited
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Some Concerns
- No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
31/03/2025
total exemption full
Next accounts due
31/12/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 15/11/2025
Due 29/11/2026
Industry
Officers
director · Since 04/12/1991
PUBLISHER
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 75
Also on 5 other boards
director · Since 15/03/1993
BOOK & MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60
Also on 2 other boards
director · Since 01/12/2011
HUMAN RESOURCES
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48
Also on 1 other board
secretary · Since 05/08/2022
Former
director · Resigned 17/12/1991
director · Resigned 17/12/1991
director · Resigned 15/08/1994
director · Resigned 15/08/1994
director · Resigned 15/08/1994
director · Resigned 23/04/1998
director · Resigned 23/04/1998
director · Resigned 23/04/1998
director · Resigned 19/10/1998
director · Resigned 13/04/1999
director · Resigned 18/12/2000
director · Resigned 18/12/2000
director · Resigned 09/01/2002
director · Resigned 28/02/2002
director · Resigned 20/02/2003
director · Resigned 29/08/2003
secretary · Resigned 08/01/2004
director · Resigned 01/01/2007
director · Resigned 01/06/2007
director · Resigned 18/07/2008
director · Resigned 01/03/2010
director · Resigned 01/06/2011
director · Resigned 01/04/2013
director · Resigned 01/10/2019
secretary · Resigned 04/11/2022
director · Resigned 30/06/2023
director · Resigned 01/10/2023
director · Resigned 16/01/2026
director · Resigned 16/01/2026
director · Resigned 16/01/2026
director · Resigned 16/01/2026
director · Resigned 16/01/2026
director · Resigned 16/01/2026
Persons with Significant Control
Mr Mark Chilver
British · England · Age 60
Central Books, 50 Freshwater Road, London, RM8 1RX
Notified 29/01/2026
Mr William James Norris
British · England · Age 75
Central Books, 50 Freshwater Road, London, RM8 1RX
Notified 14/04/2026
Former PSCs
Mr William James Norris
Ceased 16/01/2026
Charges0 outstanding
NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC
Change History
Active
Private Limited Company
CENTRAL BOOKS 50 FRESHWATER ROAD
LONDON
CompanyRankvs 309+ SIC 46760 peers70
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.
Risk deductions
Going concern doubt: -10 pts
Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.
Going Concern Doubt
and principal place of business is 50 Freshwater Road, Chadwell Heath, London, RM8 1RX. The Directors consider that there are no material uncertainties about the company's ability to continue as a going concern. 2. Accounting policies 2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention unless oth
Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2021
Net Worth
£3.8M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£1.2M
Cash in the bank
Net Current Assets
£355k
Working capital
Current Assets
£2.9M
Current Liabilities
£2.6M
Fixed Assets
£3.4M
Debtors
£1.7M
Tax at Year End
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Est. Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.14 | £413k |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.