Carcanet Press Limited
Carcanet Press Limited
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Carcanet Press is a distinguished independent literary publisher specializing in modern and classic poetry, fiction, and critical writing. With a commitment to showcasing diverse voices, they provide a rich resource of literary works and engage with the global poetry community.
Founded: 25/03/1971
Industries: Book publishing
Website: https://carcanet.co.uk
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Location: Manchester
Products
- Audiobooks
- Critical Essays
- Ebooks
- Fiction Books
- Poetry Books
Services
- Critical Writing
- Publishing Fiction
- Publishing Poetry Collections
Financial Snapshot
Last accounts made up to 31 March 2024
Next accounts due 31 December 2025 (7 months)
Cash in Bank £48,009
↓ -60%
Total Liabilities £234,327
↓ -12%
Employees 7
↑ 0%
Directors
Name | Role | Appointed ↓ | Nationality | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claire Elice Alexander | University Academic | 26/03/2025 | British | 59 years |
| Manda Mistry | Finance Director | 16/07/2020 | British | 61 years |
| Christopher John Gribble | Chief Executive | 20/04/2017 | British | 53 years |
| John Mcauliffe | Lecturer | 27/03/2015 | Irish | 52 years |
| Andrew Michael Biswell | University Lecturer | 07/06/2013 | British | 54 years |
| Nicholas John Spice | Publisher | 03/11/2005 | British | 72 years |
| Robyn Louise Marsack | Writer | 30/11/2002 | New Zealander | 72 years |
| Katharine Susan Lady Gavron | Publisher | 10/05/1992 | British | 70 years |
| Michael Norton Schmidt | Publisher | 10/05/1992 | British | 78 years |
Role:
University Academic
Appointed:
26/03/2025
Nationality:
British
Age:
59 years
Role:
Finance Director
Appointed:
16/07/2020
Nationality:
British
Age:
61 years
Role:
Chief Executive
Appointed:
20/04/2017
Nationality:
British
Age:
53 years
Role:
Lecturer
Appointed:
27/03/2015
Nationality:
Irish
Age:
52 years
Role:
University Lecturer
Appointed:
07/06/2013
Nationality:
British
Age:
54 years
Role:
Publisher
Appointed:
03/11/2005
Nationality:
British
Age:
72 years
Role:
Writer
Appointed:
30/11/2002
Nationality:
New Zealander
Age:
72 years
Role:
Publisher
Appointed:
10/05/1992
Nationality:
British
Age:
70 years
Role:
Publisher
Appointed:
10/05/1992
Nationality:
British
Age:
78 years
People with Significant Control
| Name | Nature of Control | Notified On | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manda Mistry | Significant Influence Or Control | 16/07/2020 | British |
| Michael Norton Schmidt | Significant Influence Or Control | 29/05/2018 | British |
| Katharine Susan, Lady Gavron | Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent | 13/07/2017 | British |
Manda Mistry
Nature of Control:
Significant Influence Or Control
Notified On:
16/07/2020
Nationality:
British
Michael Norton Schmidt
Nature of Control:
Significant Influence Or Control
Notified On:
29/05/2018
Nationality:
British
Katharine Susan, Lady Gavron
Nature of Control:
Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent
Notified On:
13/07/2017
Nationality:
British
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Charges
No charges registered
Properties
No property information available
Grants
Total grant funding received: £702,317.00
| Programme | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/12/2021 | £122,917.00 | Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport | National Portfolio Organisations |
| We are the national development agency for creativity and culture. By 2030 we want England to be a country in which the creativity of each of us is valued and given the chance to flourish and where everyone of us has access to a remarkable range of high quality cultural experiences. Between 2018 and 2022, we will invest £1.45 billion of public money from government and an estimated £860 million from the National Lottery to help deliver this vision. | |||
| 22/07/2021 | £2,000.00 | HM Revenue & Customs | SME Brexit Support Fund |
| Funding provided for Professional Advice Grant | |||
| 01/04/2020 | £122,917.00 | Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport | ALB - Arts Council England - National Portfolio Organisations |
| We are the national development agency for creativity and culture. We have set out our strategic vision in Lets Create that by 2030 we want England to be a country in which the creativity of each of us is valued and given the chance to flourish and where everyone of us has access to a remarkable range of high quality cultural experiences. We invest public money from Government and The National Lottery to help support the sector and to deliver this vision. | |||
| 01/04/2020 | £60,000.00 | Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport | Culture Recovery Fund: Arts Recovery (ACE) |
| To support Arts and Culture throughout England | |||
| 01/04/2019 | £120,696.00 | Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport | ALB - Arts Council England - National Portfolio Organisations |
| £1.6bn invested in the key arts and culture infrastrucure organisations in England for a 4 year period | |||
Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
£122,917.00We are the national development agency for creativity and culture. By 2030 we want England to be a country in which the creativity of each of us is valued and given the chance to flourish and where everyone of us has access to a remarkable range of high quality cultural experiences. Between 2018 and 2022, we will invest £1.45 billion of public money from government and an estimated £860 million from the National Lottery to help deliver this vision.
Date Awarded:
13/12/2021
Programme:
National Portfolio Organisations
HM Revenue & Customs
£2,000.00Funding provided for Professional Advice Grant
Date Awarded:
22/07/2021
Programme:
SME Brexit Support Fund
Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
£122,917.00We are the national development agency for creativity and culture. We have set out our strategic vision in Lets Create that by 2030 we want England to be a country in which the creativity of each of us is valued and given the chance to flourish and where everyone of us has access to a remarkable range of high quality cultural experiences. We invest public money from Government and The National Lottery to help support the sector and to deliver this vision.
Date Awarded:
01/04/2020
Programme:
ALB - Arts Council England - National Portfolio Organisations
Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
£60,000.00To support Arts and Culture throughout England
Date Awarded:
01/04/2020
Programme:
Culture Recovery Fund: Arts Recovery (ACE)
Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
£120,696.00£1.6bn invested in the key arts and culture infrastrucure organisations in England for a 4 year period
Date Awarded:
01/04/2019
Programme:
ALB - Arts Council England - National Portfolio Organisations
Group Structure
No group structure information available
Government Council Contracts Beta
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Company Filings
| Date | Category | Description | Document |
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| 12/05/2025 | Confirmation Statement | Confirmation Statement With No Updates | View (3 pages) |
| 01/05/2025 | Officers | Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date | View (1 page) |
| 01/05/2025 | Officers | Change Person Director Company With Change Date | View (2 pages) |
| 17/04/2025 | Officers | Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date | View (2 pages) |
| 14/04/2025 | Officers | Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date | View (1 page) |
| 17/12/2024 | Accounts | Accounts With Accounts Type Small | View (10 pages) |
| 12/09/2024 | Address | Change Registered Office Address Company With Date Old Address New Address | View (1 page) |
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