# ACUMEN BOOKS LTD (02182447)

> ACUMEN BOOKS LTD is an active private limited company (company number 02182447) incorporated on 23 October 1987, registered in Stoke-On-Trent. Its registered activity is retail sale of books in specialised stores (SIC 47610). Latest micro accounts cover the period ending 31 July 2025, showing net assets of £41k, with 1 employee on average. As micro-entity accounts, no profit and loss account is filed, so turnover and profit are not public. Net assets rose 11% on the prior period (£37k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 1987-10-23
- Registered office: Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 8QF
- SIC 47610: Retail sale of books in specialised stores
- SIC 47910: Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet
- Next accounts due: 2027-04-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2026-11-06
- Accounts type: MICRO ENTITY

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 261 comparable companies in Other (median £3,154, upper quartile £40k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-31 | £41k | — | — | £49k | — | — | 1 |
| 2024-07-31 | £37k | — | — | £48k | — | — | 1 |

current ratio 0.12; size band micro.

## Filing and accounts signals (facts, not a rating)

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £41,254 at 31 July 2025
- Net assets up 10% or more on the prior period: +11.4% vs prior period
- Current assets below creditors within one year: Current ratio 0.12
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 23 October 1987

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## Persons with significant control

- Nr Colin Bamford Pearson — owns 75–100% of shares, since 2016-05-31

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