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BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED

Private limited company (Ltd.) Active

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Registration details

Registration No.
01608922
Incorporation Date
1982-01-21
Company Type
Private limited company (Ltd.)
Address
London, United Kingdom
Source: Companies HouseRegistry coverage
Registry summary

Company overview

BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED is a Private limited company (Ltd.) registered in United Kingdom under 01608922, and its current status with Companies House is active. The company was incorporated on 21 January 1982 and lists its registered address as London, United Kingdom. 1 shareholder is on record for BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED, and since every one of them is a company rather than an individual, this particular filing does not on its own establish an ultimate beneficial owner (UBO) — identifying one would mean tracing the ownership of each shareholding company in turn. This profile is sourced directly from Companies House and was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Shareholders

1

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Shareholder Type Holding Source Document
WATERSTONES BOOKSELLERS LIMITED 100% Companies House

Registry notes and limitations

One shareholder is currently on record for BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED, held on the Confirmation Statement (CS01), filed under the Companies Act 2006.

The largest of these is WATERSTONES BOOKSELLERS LIMITED, holding 100% — a majority holding.

Because the shareholder shown is a company rather than an individual, the ownership chain continues above this level, and no beneficial owner can be established from this filing alone.

Officers

5

AD
Achilles Daunt ACTIVE

Appointed
2022-03-29
Residence
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Occupation
Director

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Achilles Daunt ACTIVE

Appointed
2022-03-29
Residence
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Occupation
Director

KS
Kate Skipper ACTIVE

Appointed
2024-01-16
Residence
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Occupation
Director

KA
Karen Ashworth ACTIVE

Appointed
2024-04-16
Residence
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Occupation
Director

FJ
Fiona Johnston ACTIVE

Appointed
2022-12-05
Residence
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Occupation
Company Secretary

Registry notes and limitations

The Director of BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED currently on record is Achilles Daunt; five officers are currently on record for BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED, filed with Companies House.

The register reports 23 officers in total, including past appointments, though only the 5 most relevant records are shown here.

Management authority at BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED sits with these individuals, not with shareholders, who are covered separately and hold ownership rather than control.

The source filing doesn't specify representation authority — whether officers can act individually or must sign jointly to bind the company — so that detail isn't available here.

Group Structure

Ultimate HQ
BOOK RETAIL INVESTCO LIMITED
United Kingdom

How these relationships were recorded

BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED sits 7 levels below its ultimate parent, BOOK RETAIL INVESTCO LIMITED, registered in United Kingdom. Immediately above BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED is WATERSTONES BOOKSELLERS LIMITED, holding 100% as filed in BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED's own shareholder record with Companies House. BOOK RETAIL INVESTCO LIMITED sits further up the chain, a link derived by walking shareholder filings across jurisdictions rather than stated in a single document.

Registry questions

Frequently asked questions

Who owns BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED?

One shareholder is currently on record for BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED, held on the Confirmation Statement (CS01), filed under the Companies Act 2006. The largest of these is WATERSTONES BOOKSELLERS LIMITED, holding 100% — a majority holding. Because the shareholder shown is a company rather than an individual, the ownership chain continues above this level, and no beneficial owner can be established from this filing alone.

Who is BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED's UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner)?

Every shareholder recorded for BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED is itself a company rather than a natural person, so no Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) is identified at this level; establishing one would require tracing the ownership of each shareholding company in turn.

How many shareholders does BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED have on record?

1 shareholder is shown on record for BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED.

What is BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED's company registration number?

BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED's registration number is 01608922, filed with Companies House in United Kingdom. Its current status on the register is active.

Is BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED still an active company?

BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED's status on Companies House is listed as active.

When was BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED incorporated?

BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED was incorporated on 21 January 1982, according to Companies House.

What is BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED's registered address?

The registered address on file for BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED is London, United Kingdom.

What legal structure is BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED registered as?

BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED is registered as a Private limited company (Ltd.) in United Kingdom.

Who are the officers/directors of BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED?

The Director of BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED currently on record is Achilles Daunt; five officers are currently on record for BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED, filed with Companies House. Management authority at BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED sits with these individuals, not with shareholders, who are covered separately and hold ownership rather than control.

Does BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED have a parent company or subsidiaries?

BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED sits 7 levels below its ultimate parent, BOOK RETAIL INVESTCO LIMITED, registered in United Kingdom.

Can Zavia monitor changes to BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED's ownership over time?

This profile reflects a point-in-time snapshot from Companies House. Zavia's monitoring API can track changes to BLACKWELL (TRUSTEES) LIMITED's registered shareholders, officers, and group structure going forward, flagging updates as they're filed rather than requiring a manual recheck.

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Where does this company information come from, and how current is it?

This record is sourced directly from Companies House and was last synced on 6 November 2026.

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