The Sql Workshop Limited
The Sql Workshop Limited
Trading as: Cult Pens
#02676287 • Active • Acquired by WHSmith in 31/01/2018
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Cult Pens is a leading online retailer specializing in a vast selection of pens, pencils, and stationery products. With over 24,000 items available, they offer expert knowledge and exceptional customer service, ensuring a delightful shopping experience for stationery enthusiasts.
Founded: 10/01/1992
Industries: Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet
Website: https://cultpens.com
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Location: Tiverton
Products
- Ballpoint Pens
- Brush Pens
- Calligraphy Pens
- Colouring Pens
- Desk Accessories
Financial Snapshot
Last accounts made up to 31 August 2024
Next accounts due 31 May 2026 (12 months)
Cash in Bank £3,178
↓ -82%
Turnover £7.46m
↓ -4%
EBITDA £0.74m
↑ 81%
Gross Profit £3.51m
↑ 1%
Total Liabilities £18.22m
↑ 29%
Employees 29
↓ -12%
Directors
Name | Role | Appointed ↓ | Nationality | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Leslie James Izzard | Company Director | 19/11/2024 | British | 45 years |
| Ian Houghton | Director | 13/12/2017 | British | 59 years |
Role:
Company Director
Appointed:
19/11/2024
Nationality:
British
Age:
45 years
Role:
Director
Appointed:
13/12/2017
Nationality:
British
Age:
59 years
People with Significant Control
| Name | Nature of Control | Notified On | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wh Smith Online Limited | Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent, Voting Rights 75 To 100 Percent, Right To Appoint And Remove Directors | 01/06/2024 | United Kingdom |
| Wh Smith High Street Limited | Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent, Voting Rights 75 To 100 Percent, Right To Appoint And Remove Directors | 13/12/2017 | 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:
01/06/2024
Nationality:
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:
13/12/2017
Nationality:
United Kingdom
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Charges
No charges registered
Properties
No property information available
Grants
No grant information available
Government Council Contracts Beta
No council contracts found
Company Filings
| Date | Category | Description | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/03/2025 | Accounts | Legacy | View (188 pages) |
| 06/03/2025 | Other | Legacy | View (3 pages) |
| 06/03/2025 | Accounts | Accounts With Accounts Type Audit Exemption Subsiduary | View (23 pages) |
| 06/03/2025 | Other | Legacy | View (1 page) |
| 13/01/2025 | Confirmation Statement | Confirmation Statement With Updates | View (4 pages) |
| 29/11/2024 | Officers | Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date | View (1 page) |
| 27/11/2024 | Officers | Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date | View (2 pages) |