Children'S Character Books Limited
05032989
Some Concerns
- 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
31/12/2025
full
Next accounts due
30/09/2027
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 5403+ 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
to provide a basis for our opinion. Page 4 CHILDREN'S CHARACTER BOOKS LIMITED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CHILDREN'S CHARACTER BOOKS LIMITED (CONTINUED) 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 uncertai
Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025
Turnover
£881k
Annual revenue
Net Worth
-£1.3M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£1.2M
Cash in the bank
Profit Before Tax
-£901k
Bottom line earnings
Net Current Assets
-£1.3M
Working capital
Current Assets
£2.0M
Current Liabilities
£3.2M
Debtors
£519k
Cost of Sales
£762k
Gross Profit
£118k
Admin Expenses
£610k
Operating Profit
-£901k
Profit After Tax
-£676k
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.61 | -£676k |
| 2024 | 0.74 | -£4.1M |
| 2023 | 0.93 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.