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Shapero Rare Books Limited

06720898

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
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Health Score
59 / 100

Notable Risks

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

94 NEW BOND STREET, LONDON, W1S 1SJ
Incorporated 10/10/2008

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 10/10/2025

Due 24/10/2026

On track

Industry

82990
Other business support service activities

Officers

Mr Philip Basil Blackwell

director · Since 12/03/2009

BOOKSELLER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Also on 17 other boards

Mr Thomas James Jennings

director · Since 10/02/2012

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · NORTHERN IRELAND · Age 72

Also on 71 other boards

Graham Ian Noble

director · Since 10/02/2012

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 52

Also on 1 other board

Mr Bernard John Shapero

director · Since 10/02/2012

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 7 other boards

Mr David William Romanis Harland

director · Since 08/11/2021

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 76

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Philip Tansey

director · Since 29/03/2022

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Also on 16 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Scholium Group Plc

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

32, St George Street, London, W15 2EA

Reg: 08833975 · Registrar Of Companies · Public Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

COUTTS & COMPANY

Created 10/10/2014Registered 18/10/2014
charge
outstanding

PHILIP BLACKWELL THOMAS JAMES JENNINGS CBE AND BATEMAN STREET INVESTMENTS LLP

Created 10/02/2012Registered 23/02/2012
charge
outstanding

GLENGARRIFF PROPERTY HOLDINGS LIMITED

Created 10/02/2012Registered 21/02/2012
charge
satisfied

PHILIP BLACKWELL (IN HIS CAPACITY AS SECURITY TRUSTEE)

Created 10/02/2012Registered 17/02/2012Satisfied 12/04/2014
charge
satisfied

PHILIP BLACKWELL

Created 04/10/2011Registered 06/10/2011Satisfied 22/12/2011
charge
satisfied

CHRISTOPHER SALTER, ROBERT MORGAN AND THE BEAVER PENSION SCHEME

Created 13/03/2009Registered 03/04/2009Satisfied 22/02/2012

CompanyRankvs 7885+ SIC 82990 peers
61

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.25× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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.

Risk deductions

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are d

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2023

Turnover

£9.1M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£2.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£175k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

—

Working capital

Current Assets

£11.9M

Current Liabilities

£9.5M

Debtors

£1.7M

Cost of Sales

£5.6M

Gross Profit

£3.4M

Admin Expenses

£2.0M

Operating Profit

£596k

Profit After Tax

-£175k

13avg. employees

People Costs

Wages & salaries£663k
NI contributions£79k

Balance Sheet

Total assets£12.8M
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EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20231.25

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.