Company Overview
W. & G. Foyle Limited is listed at the official companies registry as Active Private Limited Company. The company was incorporated on Wednesday 01 January 1969, so this is a well established company. W. & G. Foyle Limited has been in business for 57 years and 3 months. The accounts status is audit exemption subsidiary and the accounts are next due on Saturday 31 January 2026.
Registered Address

203 - 206 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9HD
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Companies House Data
Company NameW. & G. FOYLE LIMITED
Company Number00945131
Registered Office Address203 - 206 Piccadilly
 W1J 9HD
Company CategoryPrivate Limited Company
Company StatusActive
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Incorporation Date01/01/1969
Accounting Reference Date Day30
Accounting Reference Date Month4
Accounts Next Due Date31/01/2026
Accounts Last Made Up Date27/04/2024
Accounts Account CategoryAUDIT EXEMPTION SUBSIDIARY
Returns Next Due Date28/01/2017
Returns Last Made Up Date31/12/2015
Directors & Members
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Karen Ashworth - Director
(British, 51 years old, born November 1975)
Appointed 16 April 2024
 Active
Achilles Daunt - Director
(British, 63 years old, born October 1963)
Appointed 25 October 2018
 Active
Kate Skipper - Director
(British, 46 years old, born May 1980)
Appointed 07 February 2020
 Active
Secretaries
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Fiona Johnston - Secretary
Appointed 05 December 2022
 Active
Other Company Directorships
Karen Ashworth
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WATERSTONES BOOKSELLERS LIMITED
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Achilles Daunt
BH BLACKWELL LIMITED
BLACKWELL (SCOTLAND) LIMITED
BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED
BLACKWELL LIMITED
BLACKWELL UK LIMITED
BOOK RETAIL BIDCO LIMITED
BOOK RETAIL HOLDCO LIMITED
BOOK RETAIL MIDCO LIMITED
BOOK RETAIL TOPCO LIMITED
BOOKSHOP TOPCO LIMITED
DAUNT BOOKS LIMITED
HATCHARDS UK LIMITED
HEMMA RETAIL UK LIMITED
OTTAKAR'S LIMITED
OTTAKAR'S TOWN LIMITED
TRAVEL BUFF LIMITED
W.HEFFER & SONS LIMITED
WATERSTONES ACADEMIC BOOKSTORES LIMITED
WATERSTONES BOOKSELLERS LIMITED
WATERSTONES OVERSEAS LIMITED
WORLD BOOK DAY LIMITED
Kate Skipper
BH BLACKWELL LIMITED
BLACKWELL (SCOTLAND) LIMITED
BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED
BLACKWELL LIMITED
BLACKWELL UK LIMITED
BOOK RETAIL BIDCO LIMITED
HATCHARDS UK LIMITED
OTTAKAR'S LIMITED
OTTAKAR'S TOWN LIMITED
W.HEFFER & SONS LIMITED
WATERSTONES ACADEMIC BOOKSTORES LIMITED
WATERSTONES BOOKSELLERS LIMITED
WATERSTONES OVERSEAS LIMITED
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Balance Sheet Unlock full report
Accounts Date 27-Apr-2024 30-Jun-2014 30-Jun-2013
Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets 2,115,915 2,115,915 2,156,204
Current Assets 6,366,863 6,366,863 5,880,224
Creditors Due Within One Year 4,250,824 4,250,824 3,128,167
Working Cap 2,116,039 2,116,039 2,752,057
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 4,231,954 4,231,954 4,908,261
Long-term Liabilities 0 0 0
Net Assets 4,231,954 4,231,954 4,908,261
Share Capital & Reserves
Share Cap 1,200 1,200 1,200
Profit & Loss Reserves 2,240,059 2,240,059 2,916,366
Other Reserves 1,990,695 1,990,695 1,990,695
Shareholders Funds 4,231,954 4,231,954 4,908,261
Common Size Financial Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 27-Apr-2024 30-Jun-2014 30-Jun-2013
Tangible Fixed Assets - - -
Fixed Assets 24.9% 24.9% 26.8%
Stocks Inventory 37.3% 37.3% 42.9%
Debtors 1.7% 1.7% 2.2%
Cash Bank In Hand 0.4% 0.4% 0.6%
Current Assets 75.1% 75.1% 73.2%
Creditors Due Within One Year 50.1% 50.1% 38.9%
Net Current Assets Liabilities 24.9% 24.9% 34.2%
Creditors Due After One Year 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Accruals Deferred Income - - -
Provisions For Liabilities Charges - - -
Net Assets Liabilities Including Pension Asset Liability 49.9% 49.9% 61.1%
Called Up Share Capital 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Share Capital Allotted Called Up Paid 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Profit Loss Account Reserve 26.4% 26.4% 36.3%
Shareholder Funds 49.9% 49.9% 61.1%
Capital Employed - - -
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 49.9% 49.9% 61.1%
Financial Ratio Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 27-Apr-2024 30-Jun-2014 30-Jun-2013
Liquidity Ratio 1.5 1.5 1.9
Solvency Ratio 2.0 2.0 2.6
Reserves to Assets 0.3 0.3 0.4
Secured Creditors Unlock full report
Mortgages Charges 1
Mortgages Outstanding 0
Mortgages Part Satisfied 0
Mortgages Satisfied 1
Assets and Debt Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 27-Apr-2024 30-Jun-2014 30-Jun-2013
Assets 8,482,778 8,482,778 8,036,428
Debt 4,250,824 4,250,824 3,128,167
Net Assets/Debt 4,231,954 4,231,954 4,908,261

The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.

The company balance sheet displays a comfortable surplus of working capital. We would normally view this positively. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet the level of net assets suggests a comfortable level of cover for total debts and obligations. The latest accounts are not up-to-date. Later accounts are now overdue. Late filing is not a positive factor. Analysis based on the latest figures available must be taken in the context that the figures are not up-to-date.

Unlock full report  The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.The company balance sheet displays a comfortable surplus of working capital. We would normally view this positively. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet the level of net assets suggests a comfortable level of cover for total debts and obligations. The latest accounts are not up-to-date. Later accounts are now overdue. Late filing is not a positive factor. Analysis based on the latest figures available must be taken in the context that the figures are not up-to-date.   The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.The company balance sheet displays a comfortable surplus of working capital. We would normally view this positively. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet the level of net assets suggests a comfortable level of cover for total debts and obligations. The latest accounts are not up-to-date. Later accounts are now overdue. Late filing is not a positive factor. Analysis based on the latest figures available must be taken in the context that the figures are not up-to-date.

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Public Record Information Unlock full report
Exact Court Judgements
Period of Months Last 12m 13-24m 25-36m 37-48m 49-60m 61-72m
Number of Exact CCJS X Y Y X X Y
Value of Exact CCJS YXY YK S S X KX
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Date Sector Notified Amount Terms
XK-SXY XKXYXK SXSKXYXK £X,000 XS XYSKS
SK-SYY SKXYXKYKKY KSXX KKXXYXS £YY,000 YS XYSKS SK YXXSXS
YK-SXY XKXYXYYK SXSXYXK £SX,000 XS XYSKS
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Payment Analysis

Total Invoices Paid Before
30 days due		 Paid After
30 days due		 Owing Before
30 days due		 Owing after
30 days due
XYX SX K YX X
Company Valuation Analysis Unlock full report

Going Concern Valuation

The going concern valuations value the company on the basis that it continues to trade without the threat of liquidation for the foreseeable future. These valuations are primarily profit and cashflow based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XSI,000 Retained Profit £YX,000
Estimated Mid Value £YY,000 EBIT £SY,000
Estimated Low Value £X,000 EBITDA £SSX,000

Liquidation Valuation

The liquidaton valuation values the company as if it were to cease trading and assets were subject to rapid disposal to cover liabilities. This valuation is primarily asset based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XY,000 Total Assets £XIX,000
Estimated Mid Value £Y,000 Net Assets £YX,000
Estimated Low Value £S,000 Tangible Equity £SX,000

The above valuations are based on our own algorithms and take no account of many factors that can influence actual valuations realized and should not therefore be assumed to be accurate.
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First Report Score: (0-10) X
Financial Status Guide:
10 Very Strong
9 Strong
8 Very Good
7 Good
6 Above Average
5 Average
4 Below Average
3 Poor
2 Weak
1 Very Weak
0 Critical

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This is the credit risk assessment used by one of the top UK credit reference agencies.

Risk Score (1-100) X
Risk Band Description XXMXMXMX SISX
Risk Assessment Meeting of Creditors
Credit Rating XSKX
Altman Z Score Credit Risk Rating Unlock full report

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Z Score X
Risk Band XY
Risk Band Description The Z Score is not used for small companies where full accounts are not filed because profit and loss account items are required to calculate the score.

Z Score Bands

1 Low Risk 3.00 and above
2 Caution 2.63 - 2.99
3 Risk of Failure within 2 years 1.24 - 2.62
4 High Probability Failure Below 1.24
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Document Filings
Consolidated accounts of parent company for subsidiary company period ending 03/05/25
Notice of agreement to exemption from audit of accounts for period ending 03/05/25
Audit exemption statement of guarantee by parent company for period ending 03/05/25
Audit exemption statement of guarantee by parent company for period ending 03/05/25
Confirmation statement made on 22 December 2025 with updates
Consolidated accounts of parent company for subsidiary company period ending 27/04/24
Audit exemption statement of guarantee by parent company for period ending 27/04/24
Notice of agreement to exemption from audit of accounts for period ending 27/04/24
Confirmation statement made on 14 January 2025 with no updates
Change of details for Mr Paul Elliot Singer as a person with significant control on 21 June 2024
Appointment of Karen Deborah Ashworth as a director on 16 April 2024
Termination of appointment of Emma Louise Hillyard as a director on 16 January 2024
Confirmation statement made on 14 January 2024 with updates
Director's details changed for Ms Kate Skipper on 15 December 2023
Statement by Directors
Statement of capital on 28 September 2023
Resolutions
Solvency Statement dated 27/09/23
Statement of capital following an allotment of shares on 27 September 2023
Satisfaction of charge 1 in full
Confirmation statement made on 14 January 2023 with no updates
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