CENTRAL BOOKS LIMITED

Active London

Wholesale of other intermediate products

0 employees website.com
Supply chain, manufacturing and commerce models Logistics & distribution Wholesale of other intermediate products
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CENTRAL BOOKS LIMITED

Wholesale of other intermediate products

Founded 23 Dec 1939 Active London, England 0 employees website.com
Supply chain, manufacturing and commerce models Logistics & distribution Wholesale of other intermediate products
Accounts Due 31 Dec 2026 7 months remaining
Confirmation Submitted 28 Jan 2026 Next due 29 Nov 2026 6 months remaining
Net assets £3M £430K 2024 year on year
Total assets £7M £694K 2024 year on year
Total Liabilities £4M £1M 2024 year on year
Charges 3
1 outstanding 2 satisfied

Contact & Details

Contact

Registered Address

Central Books 50 Freshwater Road Chadwell Heath London London RM8 1RX England

Telephone

0800 000 0000

Email

info@example.com

Website

www.example.com

Full company profile for CENTRAL BOOKS LIMITED (00358402), an active supply chain, manufacturing and commerce models company based in London, England. Incorporated 23 Dec 1939. Wholesale of other intermediate products. View financials, directors, shareholders, and filings.

Business Summary

This company specializes in providing innovative solutions and services across multiple sectors.

Products & Services

consulting software analytics integration

Reports

Credit Report

In-depth credit score, financial analysis, risk assessment and company intelligence.

Financials

Financials

Period 1 Jan → 31 Dec 2024
Type Total Exemption Full
Next accounts 31 December 2025
Due by 30 September 2026 9 months

Balance Sheet & P&L (2013–2024)

Cash in Bank

£746.71k

Increased by £156.85k (+27%)

Net Assets

£2.98M

Decreased by £430.23k (-13%)

Total Liabilities

£3.62M

Increased by £1.12M (+45%)

Turnover

N/A

Employees

N/A

Debt Ratio

55%

Increased by 13 (+31%)

Financial History

Revenue, profit, EBITDA and key financial figures

2024
Dec Year End
2022
Dec Year End
P&L
Revenue
£142.3M
£128.7M
Gross Profit
£48.2M
£43.1M
Operating Profit
£22.4M
£19.8M
Net Profit
£18.1M
£15.9M
EBITDA
£31.5M
£28.2M
Assets
Cash
£24.7M
£21.3M
Total Assets
£89.4M
£82.1M
Liabilities
Total Liabilities
£45.2M
£41.8M
Key Metrics
Employees
1,247
1,156
Latest Revenue
£142.3M
Latest EBITDA
£31.5M
Cash Position
£24.7M

Funding

Fundraising & Grants

No fundraising or grants recorded

Investors (0)

No investor information available

Officers

Officers

2 active 1 resigned
Status
Inderpal Kaur NauraDirectorBritishEngland471 Dec 2011Active
Sangita ChampaneriDirectorBritishEngland531 Oct 2023Active

Shareholders

Shareholders (14)

William James Norris
29.0%
Mark Chilver
19.8%

Persons with Significant Control

Persons with Significant Control (3)

3 Active

Mr Mark Chilver

British

Active
Notified 29 Jan 2026
Residence England
DOB October 1965
Nature of Control
  • Ownership Of Shares 25 To 50 Percent
  • Voting Rights 25 To 50 Percent

William James Norris

British

Active
Notified 6 Apr 2016
Residence England
DOB February 1951
Nature of Control
  • Ownership Of Shares 25 To 50 Percent,voting Rights 25 To 50 Percent

Mr William James Norris

British

Active
Notified 14 Apr 2026
Residence England
DOB February 1951
Nature of Control
  • Voting Rights 25 To 50 Percent

Group Structure

Group Structure

No group structure identified

Charges

Charges

1 outstanding 2 satisfied

Properties

Properties

1 freehold 1 total
AddressTenurePrice PaidDate Added
Unit 1, Heath Park Industrial Estate, Freshwater Road, Dagenham (RM8 1RX) BARKING AND DAGENHAM
Freehold£3,200,0004 May 2016
Unit 1, Heath Park Industrial Estate, Freshwater Road, Dagenham (RM8 1RX)
Freehold £3,200,000
Added 4 May 2016
District BARKING AND DAGENHAM

Documents

Company Filings

DateCategoryDescriptionDocument
14 Apr 2026Persons With Significant ControlWilliam James Norris notified as a person with significant control
14 Apr 2026OfficersAppointment of Ms Sangita Champaneri as director on 1 Apr 2026
14 Apr 2026OfficersAppointment of Mr William James Norris as director on 1 Apr 2026
10 Feb 2026OfficersAppointment of Mr Nicholas John Spice as director on 1 Feb 2026
29 Jan 2026Persons With Significant ControlMark Chilver notified as a person with significant control
14 Apr 2026 Persons With Significant Control

William James Norris notified as a person with significant control

14 Apr 2026 Officers

Appointment of Ms Sangita Champaneri as director on 1 Apr 2026

14 Apr 2026 Officers

Appointment of Mr William James Norris as director on 1 Apr 2026

10 Feb 2026 Officers

Appointment of Mr Nicholas John Spice as director on 1 Feb 2026

29 Jan 2026 Persons With Significant Control

Mark Chilver notified as a person with significant control

Recent Activity

Latest Activity

William James Norris notified as a person with significant control

3 weeks ago on 14 Apr 2026

Appointment of Ms Sangita Champaneri as director on 1 Apr 2026

3 weeks ago on 14 Apr 2026

Appointment of Mr William James Norris as director on 1 Apr 2026

3 weeks ago on 14 Apr 2026

Appointment of Mr Nicholas John Spice as director on 1 Feb 2026

2 months ago on 10 Feb 2026

Mark Chilver notified as a person with significant control

3 months ago on 29 Jan 2026