Frederick Warne & CO Limited
Frederick Warne & CO Limited
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Frederick Warne Books specializes in children's literature, known for publishing classic titles such as Beatrix Potter's works. The company has a rich history of producing beautifully illustrated books and has expanded into character brands and merchandise.
Products
- Character Brands
- Children's Illustrated Books
- Merchandising Programs
Financial Snapshot
Last accounts made up to 31 December 2023
Next accounts due 30 September 2025 (4 months)
Cash in Bank £43,429
Turnover £20.88m
↓ -1%
EBITDA £9.26m
↑ 6%
Gross Profit £12.01m
↑ 6%
Total Liabilities £6.64m
↓ -15%
Employees 36
Directors
Name | Role | Appointed ↓ | Nationality | Age |
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| Mark William Gardiner | Finance Director | 31/03/2014 | British | 64 years |
| Thomas Daryl Weldon | Publisher | 31/12/2010 | British | 61 years |
| Francesca Dow | Publisher | 31/12/2010 | British | 61 years |
Role:
Finance Director
Appointed:
31/03/2014
Nationality:
British
Age:
64 years
Role:
Publisher
Appointed:
31/12/2010
Nationality:
British
Age:
61 years
Role:
Publisher
Appointed:
31/12/2010
Nationality:
British
Age:
61 years
People with Significant Control
| Name | Nature of Control | Notified On | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penguin Books Limited | Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent, Voting Rights 75 To 100 Percent, Right To Appoint And Remove Directors | 06/04/2016 | United Kingdom |
Nature of Control:
Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent, Voting Rights 75 To 100 Percent, Right To Appoint And Remove Directors
Notified On:
06/04/2016
Nationality:
United Kingdom
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Charges
6 charges registered
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Properties
No property information available
Grants
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Government Council Contracts Beta
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Company Filings
| Date | Category | Description | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | Confirmation Statement | Confirmation Statement With No Updates | View (3 pages) |
| 25/11/2024 | Miscellaneous | Legacy | View ( pages) |
| 30/10/2024 | Address | Change Registered Office Address Company With Date Old Address New Address | View (1 page) |
| 24/09/2024 | Accounts | Accounts With Accounts Type Full | View (43 pages) |
| 08/04/2024 | Confirmation Statement | Confirmation Statement With No Updates | View (3 pages) |
| 11/10/2023 | Accounts | Accounts With Accounts Type Full | View (39 pages) |
| 05/04/2023 | Confirmation Statement | Confirmation Statement With No Updates | View (3 pages) |
30/10/2024 Address
Change Registered Office Address Company With Date Old Address New Address