BIG ISSUE GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED

Active London

Publishing of consumer and business journals and periodicals

126 employees website.com
Creative, media and publishing Publishing of consumer and business journals and periodicals
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BIG ISSUE GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED

Publishing of consumer and business journals and periodicals

Founded 11 Dec 2008 Active London, England 126 employees website.com
Creative, media and publishing Publishing of consumer and business journals and periodicals

Previous Company Names

THE BIG ISSUE GROUP LIMITED 10 Nov 2011 — 9 Aug 2024
THE BIG ISSUE HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED 11 Dec 2008 — 10 Nov 2011
Accounts Submitted 31 Mar 2026 Next due 31 Mar 2026 2 months overdue
Confirmation Submitted 12 Mar 2026 Next due 16 Mar 2027 10 months remaining
Net assets £2M £13K 2024 year on year
Total assets £23M £685K 2024 year on year
Total Liabilities £20M £698K 2024 year on year
Charges None No charges registered

Contact & Details

Contact

Registered Address

113-115 Fonthill Road London N4 3HH England

Telephone

0800 000 0000

Email

info@example.com

Website

www.example.com

Full company profile for BIG ISSUE GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED (06771432), an active creative, media and publishing company based in London, England. Incorporated 11 Dec 2008. Publishing of consumer and business journals and periodicals. 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

£6.55M

Decreased by £1.04M (-14%)

Net Assets

£2.40M

Increased by £13.39k (+1%)

Total Liabilities

£20.41M

Decreased by £698.29k (-3%)

Turnover

£13.04M

Increased by £1.21M (+10%)

Employees

126

Decreased by 18 (-13%)

Debt Ratio

89%

Decreased by 1 (-1%)

Financial History

Revenue, profit, EBITDA and key financial figures

2024
Dec Year End
2023
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

Grants 3

Investors (0)

No investor information available

Officers

Officers

2 active 1 resigned
Status
Bird, ParveenDirectorBritishEngland5611 Dec 2008Active
Sophie Jane SteadSecretaryUnknownUnknown1 Dec 2023Active

Shareholders

Shareholders (0)

No shareholder data available

Persons with Significant Control

Persons with Significant Control (4)

4 Active

John Anthony Bird

British

Active
Notified 6 Apr 2016
Residence United Kingdom
DOB January 1946
Nature of Control
  • Voting Rights 75 To 100 Percent

Nigel Ian Kershaw

British

Active
Notified 6 Apr 2016
Residence England
DOB April 1951
Nature of Control
  • Significant Influence Or Control

Mr Nigel Ian Kershaw

British

Active
Notified 6 Apr 2016
Residence England
DOB April 1951
Nature of Control
  • Significant Influence Or Control

Mr John Anthony Bird

British

Active
Notified 6 Apr 2016
Residence England
DOB January 1946
Nature of Control
  • Voting Rights 75 To 100 Percent

Group Structure

Group Structure

BIG ISSUE GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED Current Company

Charges

Charges

No charges registered

Properties

Properties

1 leasehold 1 total
AddressTenurePrice PaidDate Added
Suite G17, St George's Community Hub, Great Hampton Row, Birmingham (B19 3JG) BIRMINGHAM
Leasehold-7 Jun 2022
Suite G17, St George's Community Hub, Great Hampton Row, Birmingham (B19 3JG)
Leasehold
Added 7 Jun 2022
District BIRMINGHAM

Documents

Company Filings

DateCategoryDescriptionDocument
31 Mar 2026AccountsAnnual accounts made up to 31 Mar 2025
12 Mar 2026Confirmation StatementConfirmation statement made on 2 Mar 2026 with no updates
30 Jan 2026OfficersTermination of Sophie Jane Stead as director on 30 Jan 2026
5 Aug 2025AccountsAnnual accounts made up to 31 Mar 2024
2 Apr 2025ResolutionResolutions
31 Mar 2026 Accounts

Annual accounts made up to 31 Mar 2025

12 Mar 2026 Confirmation Statement

Confirmation statement made on 2 Mar 2026 with no updates

30 Jan 2026 Officers

Termination of Sophie Jane Stead as director on 30 Jan 2026

5 Aug 2025 Accounts

Annual accounts made up to 31 Mar 2024

2 Apr 2025 Resolution

Resolutions

Recent Activity

Latest Activity

Annual accounts made up to 31 Mar 2025

1 months ago on 31 Mar 2026

Confirmation statement made on 2 Mar 2026 with no updates

1 months ago on 12 Mar 2026

Termination of Sophie Jane Stead as director on 30 Jan 2026

3 months ago on 30 Jan 2026

Annual accounts made up to 31 Mar 2024

9 months ago on 5 Aug 2025

Resolutions

1 years ago on 2 Apr 2025