# CARNFORTH BOOKS & CRAFTS LIMITED (08798598)

> CARNFORTH BOOKS & CRAFTS LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number 08798598) incorporated on 2 December 2013, registered in Chorley. Its registered activity is retail sale of books in specialised stores (SIC 47610). Latest micro accounts cover the period ending 31 December 2024, showing net assets of £349k, with 10 employees on average. As micro-entity accounts, no profit and loss account is filed, so turnover and profit are not public. Net assets rose 9% on the prior period (£320k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2013-12-02
- Registered office: Chorley, PR7 3AA
- SIC 47610: Retail sale of books in specialised stores
- SIC 47789: Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores (not commercial art galleries and opticians)
- SIC 47791: Retail sale of antiques including antique books in stores
- Next accounts due: 2026-09-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2026-12-16
- Accounts type: MICRO ENTITY

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 1,319 comparable companies in the UK (median £1,161, upper quartile £28k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | £349k | — | — | £34k | — | — | 10 |
| 2023-12-31 | £320k | — | — | £40k | — | — | 10 |

current ratio 9.33; size band micro.

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

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £348,796 at 31 December 2024
- Current assets at least 1.5× creditors within one year: Current ratio 9.33
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 2 December 2013
- Accounts past their due date: Due 30 September 2026

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## Persons with significant control

- Mr Neil Christopher Woodcock — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, since 2016-12-02
- Samantha Jane Woodcock — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, since 2025-06-09

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