Company Overview
Books To Africa International is listed at the official companies registry as Active Private Limited Company By Guarantee Without Share Capital, Use Of 'Limited' Exemption. The company was incorporated on Tuesday 14 May 2013, so this is a well established company. Books To Africa International has been in business for 12 years and 10 months. The accounts status is total exemption full and the accounts are next due on Wednesday 30 September 2026.
Registered Address

Unit 2 Barton Business Park, New Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3AA
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Companies House Data
Company NameBOOKS TO AFRICA INTERNATIONAL
Company Number08528635
Registered Office AddressUnit 2 Barton Business Park,
 New Dover Road
 CT1 3AA
Company CategoryPrivate Limited Company By Guarantee Without Share Capital, Use Of 'Limited' Exemption
Company StatusActive
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Incorporation Date14/05/2013
Accounting Reference Date Day31
Accounting Reference Date Month12
Accounts Next Due Date30/09/2026
Accounts Last Made Up Date31/12/2024
Accounts Account CategoryTOTAL EXEMPTION FULL
Returns Next Due Date11/06/2017
Returns Last Made Up Date14/05/2016
Directors & Members
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Tonson Sango - Director
(British, 40 years old, born August 1986)
Appointed 14 May 2013
 Active
Precious Sango - Director
(British, 37 years old, born November 1989)
Appointed 14 May 2013
 Active
Gideon Sango - Director
(Nigerian, 36 years old, born May 1990)
Appointed 14 May 2013
 Active
Chumang Sango - Director
(Nigerian, 38 years old, born April 1988)
Appointed 14 May 2013
 Active
Secretaries
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Other Company Directorships
Tonson Sango
DR SANGO LIMITED
Precious Sango
DR SANGO LIMITED
Gideon Sango
No companies found
Chumang Sango
No companies found
Balance Sheet Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2015 31-Dec-2014
Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets 26,792 26,792 24,567
Current Assets 4,610 4,610 4,678
Creditors Due Within One Year 11,830 11,830 5,512
Working Cap -7,220 -7,220 -834
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 19,572 19,572 23,733
Long-term Liabilities 0 0 0
Net Assets 19,572 19,572 23,733
Share Capital & Reserves
Share Cap - - -
Profit & Loss Reserves 0 0 0
Other Reserves - - -
Shareholders Funds 19,572 19,572 23,733
Common Size Financial Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2015 31-Dec-2014
Tangible Fixed Assets 5.4% 5.4% 27.2%
Fixed Assets 85.3% 85.3% 84.0%
Stocks Inventory - - -
Debtors 2.4% 2.4% 7.4%
Cash Bank In Hand 12.2% 12.2% 8.6%
Current Assets 14.7% 14.7% 16.0%
Creditors Due Within One Year 37.7% 37.7% 18.8%
Net Current Assets Liabilities -23.0% -23.0% -2.9%
Creditors Due After One Year 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Accruals Deferred Income 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Provisions For Liabilities Charges 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Net Assets Liabilities Including Pension Asset Liability 62.3% 62.3% 81.2%
Called Up Share Capital - - -
Share Capital Allotted Called Up Paid - - -
Profit Loss Account Reserve 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Shareholder Funds 62.3% 62.3% 81.2%
Capital Employed - - -
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 62.3% 62.3% 81.2%
Financial Ratio Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2015 31-Dec-2014
Liquidity Ratio 0.4 0.4 0.8
Solvency Ratio 2.7 2.7 5.3
Reserves to Assets 0.0 0.0 0.0
Secured Creditors Unlock full report
Mortgages Charges 0
Mortgages Outstanding 0
Mortgages Part Satisfied 0
Mortgages Satisfied 0
Assets and Debt Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2015 31-Dec-2014
Assets 31,402 31,402 29,245
Debt 11,830 11,830 5,512
Net Assets/Debt 19,572 19,572 23,733

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.

Current debt exceeded short term liquid assets as at the balance sheet date. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet presents modest net assets. 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.

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.Current debt exceeded short term liquid assets as at the balance sheet date. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet presents modest net assets. 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 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.Current debt exceeded short term liquid assets as at the balance sheet date. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet presents modest net assets. 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.

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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
Supplier Credit Limits Unlock full report
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

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First Report Score: (0-10) X
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5 Average
4 Below Average
3 Poor
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1 Very Weak
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Risk Score (1-100) X
Risk Band Description XXMXMXMX SISX
Risk Assessment Meeting of Creditors
Credit Rating XSKX
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Z Score X
Risk Band XY
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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
Confirmation statement made on 14 May 2025 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 14 May 2024 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 14 May 2023 with no updates
Director's details changed for Mr Gideon Damishi Sango on 31 May 2022
Director's details changed for Dr Tonson John Sango on 31 May 2022
Director's details changed for Mr Chumang Damishi Sango on 31 May 2022
Director's details changed for Dr Precious Nonye Sango on 31 May 2022
Confirmation statement made on 14 May 2022 with no updates
Resolutions
Memorandum and Articles of Association
Confirmation statement made on 14 May 2021 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 14 May 2020 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 14 May 2019 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 14 May 2018 with no updates
Resolutions
Confirmation statement made on 14 May 2017 with updates
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