Children'S Character Books Limited
05032989
Some Concerns
- No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
- Negative net worth (-10)
- Loss before tax (-10)
- Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
31/12/2024
full
Next accounts due
30/09/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 03/02/2026
Due 17/02/2027
Industry
Officers
director · Since 29/10/2010
PUBLISHER
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63
Also on 68 other boards
director · Since 31/12/2010
PUBLISHER
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63
Also on 6 other boards
director · Since 14/11/2019
MARKETING DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47
Also on 1 other board
director · Since 14/11/2019
MANAGING DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57
Also on 1 other board
director · Since 31/01/2023
SALES DIRECTOR - CHILDREN'S
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 41
Persons with Significant Control
Penguin Books Limited
80, Strand, London, WC2R 0RL
Reg: 861590 · Companies House · Private Limited Company
Notified 06/04/2016
CompanyRankvs 5323+ SIC 58110 peers29
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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
responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Conclusions relating to going concern We are responsible for concluding on the appropriateness of the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material unce
Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024
Turnover
£1.1M
Annual revenue
Net Worth
-£605k
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£512k
Cash in the bank
Profit Before Tax
-£638k
Bottom line earnings
Net Current Assets
-£592k
Working capital
Current Assets
£1.7M
Current Liabilities
£2.3M
Debtors
£835k
Cost of Sales
£994k
Gross Profit
£100k
Admin Expenses
£570k
Operating Profit
-£638k
Profit After Tax
-£479k
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.74 | -£4.1M |
| 2023 | 0.93 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.