Central Books Limited
Central Books Limited
#00358402 • Active
B2bB2cPhysical Product
Central Books has been a key distributor of books and magazines since 1939, collaborating with over 400 publishers to provide a diverse range of literature to bookshops, individuals, and institutions.
Founded: 23/12/1939
Industries: Wholesale of other intermediate products
Website: https://centralbooks.com
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Location: Dagenham
Products
- Books
- Magazines
Services
- Book Distribution
- Magazine Distribution
Financial Snapshot
Last accounts made up to 31 March 2024
Next accounts due 31 December 2025 (7 months)
Cash in Bank £0.59m
↓ -48%
Total Liabilities £2.49m
↓ -6%
Directors
Name | Role | Appointed ↓ | Nationality | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryony Megan Lloyd | Publishing Managing Director | 18/12/2024 | British | 39 years |
| Gavin Michael Whitehead | Deputy Warehouse Manager | 01/10/2023 | British | 48 years |
| Sangita Champaneri | Warehouse Operative | 01/10/2023 | British | 52 years |
| Alusine Sesay | Warehouse Manager | 01/10/2019 | Sierra Leonean | 43 years |
| Szymon Szkorupa | Accounts Manager | 12/03/2015 | Polish | 48 years |
| Inderpal Kaur Naura | Human Resources | 01/12/2011 | British | 46 years |
| Nicholas John Spice | Publisher | 18/12/2000 | British | 72 years |
| Mark Chilver | Book & Magazine Distributor | 15/03/1993 | British | 59 years |
| Sally Jane Davison | Publisher | 04/12/1991 | British | 74 years |
| William James Norris | Bookseller | 04/12/1991 | British | 74 years |
Role:
Publishing Managing Director
Appointed:
18/12/2024
Nationality:
British
Age:
39 years
Role:
Deputy Warehouse Manager
Appointed:
01/10/2023
Nationality:
British
Age:
48 years
Role:
Warehouse Operative
Appointed:
01/10/2023
Nationality:
British
Age:
52 years
Role:
Warehouse Manager
Appointed:
01/10/2019
Nationality:
Sierra Leonean
Age:
43 years
Role:
Accounts Manager
Appointed:
12/03/2015
Nationality:
Polish
Age:
48 years
Role:
Human Resources
Appointed:
01/12/2011
Nationality:
British
Age:
46 years
Role:
Publisher
Appointed:
18/12/2000
Nationality:
British
Age:
72 years
Role:
Book & Magazine Distributor
Appointed:
15/03/1993
Nationality:
British
Age:
59 years
Role:
Publisher
Appointed:
04/12/1991
Nationality:
British
Age:
74 years
Role:
Bookseller
Appointed:
04/12/1991
Nationality:
British
Age:
74 years
People with Significant Control
| Name | Nature of Control | Notified On | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|
| William James Norris | Ownership Of Shares 25 To 50 Percent, Voting Rights 25 To 50 Percent | 06/04/2016 | British |
William James Norris
Nature of Control:
Ownership Of Shares 25 To 50 Percent, Voting Rights 25 To 50 Percent
Notified On:
06/04/2016
Nationality:
British
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Charges
3 charges registered
National Westminster Bank PLC Outstanding
Created 22/12/1998A specific equitable charge over all freehold and leasehold properties and/or the proceeds of sale t...
Motorway Properties Limited Satisfied
Created 26/09/199299 wallis rd,hackney,london E.9.
Properties
1 property
Regions
1
Freehold
1
Leasehold
0
GREATER LONDON
Unit 1, Heath Park Industrial Estate, Freshwater Road, Dagenham (RM8 1RX)
Freehold • RM8 1RX
£3,200,000
Added 04/05/2016 • BARKING AND DAGENHAM
Grants
No grant information available
Group Structure
No group structure information available
Government Council Contracts Beta
Total Council Spend
£15,970.16
Across 26 transactions
Contract Period
Mar 2011 - Dec 2023
3 councils
Average Per Council
£5,323.39
9 avg. transactions
Council Partners
Derby City Council
Leicester City Council
Medway Council
Company Filings
| Date | Category | Description | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19/12/2024 | Confirmation Statement | Confirmation Statement With No Updates | View (3 pages) |
| 18/12/2024 | Officers | Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date | View (2 pages) |
| 12/12/2024 | Accounts | Accounts With Accounts Type Total Exemption Full | View (12 pages) |
| 04/01/2024 | Accounts | Accounts With Accounts Type Total Exemption Full | View (14 pages) |
| 29/11/2023 | Confirmation Statement | Confirmation Statement With No Updates | View (3 pages) |
| 29/10/2023 | Officers | Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date | View (2 pages) |
| 12/10/2023 | Officers | Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date | View (2 pages) |