The Book Service Limited
The Book Service Limited
#00453161 • Active
Founded: 26/04/1948
Industries: Operation of warehousing and storage facilities for land transport activities
Website: https://thebookservice.co.uk
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Location: Colchester
Financial Snapshot
Last accounts made up to 31 December 2023
Next accounts due 30 September 2025 (4 months)
Cash in Bank £6.64m
↑ 5064%
Turnover £46.47m
↑ 1%
EBITDA -£5.2m
Gross Profit £24.17m
↑ 285%
Total Liabilities £436.89m
↓ -1%
Employees 525
↓ -3%
Directors
Name | Role | Appointed ↓ | Nationality | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Daryl Weldon | Publisher | 20/10/2014 | British | 61 years |
| Mark William Gardiner | Director | 03/07/2000 | British | 64 years |
Role:
Publisher
Appointed:
20/10/2014
Nationality:
British
Age:
61 years
Role:
Director
Appointed:
03/07/2000
Nationality:
British
Age:
64 years
People with Significant Control
| Name | Nature of Control | Notified On | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Random House Group 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
4 charges registered
Lloyds Bank PLC Satisfied
Created 19/06/1987Any sums standing to the credit of any present or future account of the company with the bank.
Lloyds Bank PLC Satisfied
Created 22/10/1986Any sum or sums for the time being standing to the credit of any present and future account of the c...
Properties
No property information available
Grants
No grant information available
Government Council Contracts Beta
Total Council Spend
£90,828.90
Across 133 transactions
Contract Period
Jun 2010 - Jun 2024
6 councils
Average Per Council
£15,138.15
22 avg. transactions
Council Partners
Angus Council
Derby City Council
Dover District Council
Company Filings
| Date | Category | Description | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20/01/2025 | Confirmation Statement | Confirmation Statement With No Updates | View (3 pages) |
| 25/10/2024 | Accounts | Accounts Amended With Accounts Type Full | View (50 pages) |
| 24/09/2024 | Accounts | Accounts With Accounts Type Full | View (59 pages) |
| 22/01/2024 | Confirmation Statement | Confirmation Statement With No Updates | View (3 pages) |
| 26/09/2023 | Accounts | Accounts With Accounts Type Full | View (44 pages) |
| 23/01/2023 | Confirmation Statement | Confirmation Statement With No Updates | View (3 pages) |
| 04/10/2022 | Accounts | Accounts With Accounts Type Full | View (37 pages) |