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Childrens Books Limited

01754656

active
PRI/LTD BY GUAR/NSC (Private, limited by guarantee, no share capital)
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
85 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)

Details

UNIT 12 MAINYARD STUDIOS 679-691 HIGH ROAD, LONDON, E10 6RA
Incorporated 20/09/1983

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/07/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 12/04/2026

Due 26/04/2027

On track

Industry

47910
Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet

Officers

Ms Kerry Michelle Mason

director · Since 01/06/1999

BOOK SELLER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Ms Fenella Elizabeth Coles

secretary · Since 31/12/2008

BOOKSELLER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 3 other boards

Ms Fenella Elizabeth Coles

director · Since 31/12/2008

BOOKSELLER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Ms Fenella Elizabeth Coles

Significant control
significant-influence-or-control-as-firm

British · England · Age 56

Unit 12 Mainyard Studios, 679-691 High Road, London, E10 6RA

Notified 12/04/2016

Ms Kerry Michelle Mason

Significant control
significant-influence-or-control-as-firm

British · England · Age 57

Unit 12 Mainyard Studios, 679-691 High Road, London, E10 6RA

Notified 12/04/2016

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

INDUSTRIAL COMMON OWNERSHIP FINANCE LIMITED

Created 15/02/2001Registered 20/02/2001Satisfied 22/07/2016
charge
satisfied

L C E B INVESTMENTS LIMITED

Created 04/10/1986Registered 23/10/1986Satisfied 26/10/1991
charge
satisfied

GLEB INVESTMENTS LTD

Created 22/07/1985Registered 23/07/1985Satisfied 26/10/1991
charge
satisfied

HCD LIMITED

Created 01/05/1985Registered 07/05/1985Satisfied 22/07/2016

CompanyRankvs 906+ SIC 47910 peers
86

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees82th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 6.7× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees12/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 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.

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2024

Net Worth

£98k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£28k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£85k

Working capital

Current Assets

£99k

Current Liabilities

£15k

Fixed Assets

£13k

Debtors

£57k

2avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2022)

Corp tax£10k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£98k
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production 24.0 - FRS102_2024

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20246.70-£6k
20236.58+£10k
20229.91-£13k
20213.23+£33k
20202.34+£11k
20191.75—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.