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BOOK DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED

Registered Number
08857818
(England and Wales)

Unaudited Dormant Financial Statements for the Year ended
31 July 2026

BOOK DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
Company Information
for the year from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026

Directors

LAWSON, Alan
LAWSON, Annie Mary
LAWSON, David
LAWSON, George
LAWSON, John Langcake
THOMSON, Barbara
THOMSON, Mark

Registered Address

Whinbank Farm
Distington
Workington
CA14 4QH

Registered Number

08857818 (England and Wales)
BOOK DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
Statement of Financial Position
31 July 2026

Notes

2026

2025

£

£

£

£

Current assets
Cash at bank and on hand2,6032,603
2,6032,603
Net current assets (liabilities)2,6032,603
Total assets less current liabilities2,6032,603
Net assets2,6032,603
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital66
Profit and loss account2,5972,597
Shareholders' funds2,6032,603
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 11 August 2026, and are signed on its behalf by:
THOMSON, Mark
Director
Registered Company No. 08857818
BOOK DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 July 2026

1.Accounting policies
Statutory information
The company is a private company limited by shares and registered in England and Wales. The company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the Company Information page.
2.Average number of employees

20262025
Average number of employees during the year00