Phonic Books Limited
Phonic Books Limited
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Phonic Books specializes in providing decodable reading books tailored for beginner and struggling readers, including those with dyslexia. Their structured phonics approach is widely used by schools and parents to enhance literacy skills.
Founded: 14/03/2006
Industries: Publishing of learned journals
Website: https://phonicbooks.co.uk
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Location: Malmesbury
Products
- Dandelion Launchers
- Dandelion Readers
- Dragon Eggs Series
- Magic Belt Series
- Moon Dogs Series
Services
- Educational Games
- Phonics Teaching Resources
- Reading Assessment Tools
Financial Snapshot
Last accounts made up to 31 December 2023
Next accounts due 30 September 2025 (4 months)
Cash in Bank £23,483
↓ -98%
Turnover £5.77m
↑ 32%
EBITDA £2.23m
↓ -11%
Gross Profit £3.87m
↑ 17%
Total Liabilities £1m
↑ 64%
Employees 2
↓ -78%
Directors
Name | Role | Appointed ↓ | Nationality | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert James Squire Gates | Chief Financial Officer | 01/08/2022 | British | 39 years |
| Paul Nicholas Kelly | Co-ceo | 01/08/2022 | British | 46 years |
Role:
Chief Financial Officer
Appointed:
01/08/2022
Nationality:
British
Age:
39 years
Role:
Co-ceo
Appointed:
01/08/2022
Nationality:
British
Age:
46 years
People with Significant Control
| Name | Nature of Control | Notified On | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorling Kindersley Limited | Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent, Voting Rights 75 To 100 Percent, Right To Appoint And Remove Directors | 01/08/2022 | 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:
01/08/2022
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
Total Council Spend
£84,621.93
Across 64 transactions
Contract Period
Nov 2012 - Sept 2023
4 councils
Average Per Council
£21,155.48
16 avg. transactions
Council Partners
Angus Council
East Riding Of Yorkshire Council
Glamorgan County Council
Company Filings
| Date | Category | Description | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16/01/2025 | Confirmation Statement | Confirmation Statement With No Updates | View (3 pages) |
| 12/09/2024 | Address | Change Sail Address Company With Old Address New Address | View (1 page) |
| 11/09/2024 | Address | Change Registered Office Address Company With Date Old Address New Address | View (1 page) |
| 11/09/2024 | Address | Move Registers To Registered Office Company With New Address | View (1 page) |
| 28/06/2024 | Accounts | Accounts With Accounts Type Full | View (43 pages) |
| 17/01/2024 | Confirmation Statement | Confirmation Statement With No Updates | View (3 pages) |
| 02/10/2023 | Officers | Change Person Director Company With Change Date | View (2 pages) |
11/09/2024 Address
Change Registered Office Address Company With Date Old Address New Address
11/09/2024 Address
Move Registers To Registered Office Company With New Address