Company Overview
Merton Books Limited is listed at the official companies registry as Active Private Limited Company. The company was incorporated on Monday 17 February 2014, so this is a well established company. Merton Books Limited has been in business for 12 years and 1 month. The accounts status is small and the accounts are next due on Wednesday 30 September 2026.
Registered Address

Berkshire House, 168 - 173 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7AA
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Companies House Data
Company NameMERTON BOOKS LIMITED
Company Number08898639
Registered Office AddressBerkshire House
 168 - 173 High Holborn
 WC1V 7AA
Company CategoryPrivate Limited Company
Company StatusActive
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Incorporation Date17/02/2014
Accounting Reference Date Day31
Accounting Reference Date Month12
Accounts Next Due Date30/09/2026
Accounts Last Made Up Date31/12/2024
Accounts Account CategorySMALL
Returns Next Due Date20/04/2017
Returns Last Made Up Date23/03/2016
Directors & Members
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Nicolas Brown - Director
(British, 61 years old, born September 1965)
Appointed 20 July 2022
Active
Sara Geater - Director
(British, 71 years old, born March 1955)
Appointed 20 July 2022
Active
Philippa Harris - Director
(British, 59 years old, born March 1967)
Appointed 20 July 2022
Active
Melissa Swerling - Director
(British, 53 years old, born September 1973)
Appointed 20 July 2022
Active
Victoria Turton - Director
(British, 64 years old, born October 1962)
Appointed 20 July 2022
Active
All3media Director Limited - Director
Appointed 23 May 2025
Active
Secretaries
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Andrew McIntyre-Brown - Secretary
Appointed 23 May 2025
Active
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Nicolas Brown
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CTM 8 PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
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CTMSIA S1 PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
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BRIEF PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
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CTM 10 PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
CTM 15 PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
CTM 3 PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
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ELEVENTH FLOOR STORIES LIMITED
ELLIS S2 LIMITED
HERMIT TWO PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
INFORMER PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
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BAFTA ENTERPRISES LIMITED
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CTM 11 PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
CTM 12 PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
CTM 14 PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
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CTM 6 PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
CTM 7 PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
CTM 8 PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
CTM 9 PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
CTM PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
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GATTI HOUSE RESIDENTS MANAGEMENT COMPANY LTD
INFORMER PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
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NEAL STREET PRODUCTIONS (BROADWAY) LIMITED
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NSM EMPIRE LTD
NSM FARAWAY LIMITED
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PHCN UK LIMITED
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CTM 11 PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
CTM 12 PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
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CTM 15 PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
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CTM 4 PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
CTM 5 PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
CTM 6 PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
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CTM 8 PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
CTM 9 PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
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CTM 15 PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
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DALG 4 PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
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ELLIS S2 LIMITED
HERMIT TWO PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
KEN PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
MAN PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
MIDSOMER MURDERS S25 LIMITED
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NEWDLES PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
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DALG 2 PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
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ELEVENTH FLOOR STORIES LIMITED
HERMIT TWO PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
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Balance Sheet Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 28-Feb-2022 28-Feb-2021
Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets 0 0 0
Current Assets 66,758 66,758 43,587
Creditors Due Within One Year 37,573 37,573 12,240
Working Cap 29,185 29,185 31,347
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 29,185 29,185 31,347
Long-term Liabilities 0 0 0
Net Assets 29,185 29,185 31,347
Share Capital & Reserves
Share Cap - - -
Profit & Loss Reserves - - -
Other Reserves - - -
Shareholders Funds 29,185 29,185 31,347
Common Size Financial Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 28-Feb-2022 28-Feb-2021
Tangible Fixed Assets - - -
Fixed Assets 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Stocks Inventory - - -
Debtors 6.0% 6.0% 6.2%
Cash Bank In Hand 93.9% 93.9% 89.5%
Current Assets 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Creditors Due Within One Year 56.3% 56.3% 28.1%
Net Current Assets Liabilities 43.7% 43.7% 71.9%
Creditors Due After One Year - - -
Accruals Deferred Income - - -
Provisions For Liabilities Charges - - -
Net Assets Liabilities Including Pension Asset Liability - - -
Called Up Share Capital - - -
Share Capital Allotted Called Up Paid - - -
Profit Loss Account Reserve - - -
Shareholder Funds 43.7% 43.7% 71.9%
Capital Employed - - -
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 43.7% 43.7% 71.9%
Financial Ratio Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 28-Feb-2022 28-Feb-2021
Liquidity Ratio 1.8 1.8 3.6
Solvency Ratio 1.8 1.8 3.6
Reserves to Assets - - -
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 28-Feb-2022 28-Feb-2021
Assets 66,758 66,758 43,587
Debt 37,573 37,573 12,240
Net Assets/Debt 29,185 29,185 31,347

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. 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.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. 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.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. 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
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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
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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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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 23 March 2026 with no updates
Appointment of All3Media Director Limited as a director on 23 May 2025
Appointment of Andrew James Mcintyre-Brown as a secretary on 23 May 2025
Termination of appointment of Angela Mcmullen as a secretary on 23 May 2025
Termination of appointment of Angela Mcmullen as a director on 23 May 2025
Confirmation statement made on 23 March 2025 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 23 March 2024 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 23 March 2023 with updates
Termination of appointment of Fiona Carolyn Humphrey as a director on 20 July 2022
Termination of appointment of Peter Holt Schooling as a director on 20 July 2022
Current accounting period shortened from 28 February 2023 to 31 December 2022
Registered office address changed from 2 Longmead Guildford GU1 2HW England to Berkshire House 168 - 173 High Holborn London WC1V 7AA on 22 August 2022
Appointment of Mr Nicolas Jerome Danton Brown as a director on 20 July 2022
Appointment of Ms Angela Mcmullen as a secretary on 20 July 2022
Appointment of Mrs Victoria Jane Turton as a director on 20 July 2022
Appointment of Ms Sara Kate Geater as a director on 20 July 2022
Appointment of Ms Angela Mcmullen as a director on 20 July 2022
Appointment of Dame Philippa Jill Olivier Harris as a director on 20 July 2022
Appointment of Ms Melissa Jane Swerling as a director on 20 July 2022
Notification of Neal Street Productions Limited as a person with significant control on 21 July 2022
Cessation of Peter Schooling as a person with significant control on 21 July 2022

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