# A CHARACTER SHOP LTD (08297162)

> A CHARACTER SHOP LTD is an active private limited company (company number 08297162) incorporated on 19 November 2012, registered in Frinton-On-Sea. Its registered activity is other retail sale in non-specialised stores (SIC 47190). Latest micro accounts cover the period ending 31 January 2026, showing net assets of −£18k, 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 fell 39% on the prior period (−£13k). Across the last 3 periods on record the net-asset trend is falling.

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2012-11-19
- Registered office: Frinton-On-Sea, CO13 9AB
- SIC 47190: Other retail sale in non-specialised stores
- Next accounts due: 2027-10-31
- Confirmation statement due: 2026-12-03
- Accounts type: MICRO ENTITY

By net assets it sits in the bottom quarter of 392 comparable companies in Essex (median £744, upper quartile £20k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | −£18k | — | — | £18k | — | — | 1 |
| 2025-01-31 | −£13k | — | — | £13k | — | — | 1 |
| 2024-01-31 | −£7,473 | — | — | £12k | — | — | 1 |

net assets trend falling; size band micro.

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

- Net assets below zero: Net assets £-17,596 at 31 January 2026
- Net assets down 25% or more on the prior period: -39.1% vs prior period
- Three or more accounting periods on record: 3 periods on record
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 19 November 2012

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## Persons with significant control

- Mrs Julie Cubitt — owns 75–100% of shares; holds 75–100% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, since 2016-04-06

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Source: Companies House register snapshot 2026-08-31, Open Government Licence v3.0. Information may have changed since that date and is not advice or a credit reference; check the official record before relying on it. Official record: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/08297162
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