# K.W. READER & SONS LIMITED (02709454)

> K.W. READER & SONS LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number 02709454) incorporated on 24 April 1992, registered in South Shields. Its registered activity is retail sale of beverages in specialised stores (SIC 47250). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 30 April 2026, showing net assets of £3.04m and cash of £148k, with 50 employees on average. Net assets rose 6% on the prior period (£2.88m).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 1992-04-24
- Registered office: South Shields, NE33 2LD
- SIC 47250: Retail sale of beverages in specialised stores
- SIC 92000: Gambling and betting activities
- SIC 93210: Activities of amusement parks and theme parks
- SIC 93290: Other amusement and recreation activities n.e.c.
- Next accounts due: 2028-01-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-05-08
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 2,220 comparable companies in the UK (median £891, upper quartile £29k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | £3.04m | £148k | £108k | £824k | — | — | 50 |
| 2025-04-30 | £2.88m | £153k | £102k | £958k | — | — | 49 |

current ratio 0.36; size band small.

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

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £3,038,856 at 30 April 2026
- Current assets below creditors within one year: Current ratio 0.36
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £148,151
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 24 April 1992

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## Persons with significant control

- Mr Kenneth William Reader — owns 75–100% of shares, since 2016-04-06

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