Public Limited Company

PRINCES GROUP PLC

ActiveCompany 02328824United Kingdom
Bulk record snapshot1 AUG 2026Source details →

Registered office

ROYAL LIVER BUILDING, PIER HEAD, LIVERPOOL, L3 1NX
Incorporated15 December 1988
Company age37 years

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Company description

BritDB description

PRINCES GROUP PLC is a UK company whose Companies House status is “Active” and whose registered company type is “Public Limited Company”. Incorporated on 15 December 1988; registered for 37 years; registered office reported in LIVERPOOL. Its primary declared activity is 46390 · Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco.

This BritDB profile also contains linked public records: 2 PSC records. This description is assembled from public data, is not a reliability assessment, and should be checked against the cited sources before a legally significant decision.

Prepared from public dataChecked 1 September 2026 · 11 profile sources connected
How this description is built →
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01 Company overview

Identity and registration

Snapshot 1 August 2026
Official name
PRINCES GROUP PLC
Company number
02328824
Company type
Public Limited Company
Status
Active
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Dissolution date
Not supplied
Accounts category
GROUP
Mortgage charges
2 total · 2 outstanding · 0 satisfied
Limited partnership members
0 general · 0 limited
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02 Filing dates

Accounts and statements

Companies House
AccountsBulk record

Last accounts made up to

31 December 2025

Next accounts due

30 June 2027
Confirmation statementBulk record

Last statement made up to

3 May 2026

Next statement due

17 May 2027
Filing source and official link

BritDB does not infer overdue status when the source does not state it.

03 Workforce reporting

Gender pay gap

Reporting year 2025–2026
Employer size1000 to 4999
Median hourly gap3.1%
Mean hourly gap2.8%
Submitted27 March 2026
Submission deadline5 April 2026
Submission timingSubmitted by deadline
Median bonus gap
20.6%
Mean bonus gap
72.2%
Women receiving bonus
52.8%
Men receiving bonus
31.2%
Women in top quartile
26.0%
Women in upper middle quartile
23.0%
Women in lower middle quartile
20.0%
Women in lower quartile
38.0%
Earlier reporting years (8)
  1. 1000 to 49992.7% median hourly gap
  2. 1000 to 49997.0% median hourly gap
  3. 1000 to 49994.3% median hourly gap
  4. 1000 to 49992.9% median hourly gap
  5. 1000 to 49993.1% median hourly gap
  6. 1000 to 49990.9% median hourly gap
  7. 5000 to 19,9996.1% median hourly gap
  8. 1000 to 49995.0% median hourly gap
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Positive gaps mean men were paid more; negative gaps mean women were paid more. These figures are employer-reported and describe the workforce distribution, not equal pay for the same job. The company link uses the exact Companies House number supplied by the service.

04 Supplier payments

Payment practices and performance

Period to 31 March 2024
Average time to pay54.0 days
Paid within 30 days18.0%
Paid after 60 days26.0%
Not paid within terms23.0%
Reporting period
1 October 2023 – 31 March 2024
Filed
22 May 2024
Shortest standard term
60 days
Longest standard term
Not supplied
E-invoicing offered
Yes
Supply-chain finance
Not offered
Payment codes
No
Construction retentions
No qualifying construction contracts
Complete reported payment fields
Policy regime
Regime-1
Financial period started
Not supplied
Qualifying contracts
Yes
Payments made
Yes
Invoice value paid outside agreed terms
£0
Invoices paid in 31–60 days
56.0%
Invoices unpaid due to dispute
0.0%
Maximum contractual payment period
90 days
Supplier-list charging policy
No
Supplier-list charges made
No
Reported terms and dispute process
  1. Standard payment terms

    Price shall be payable by Princes to the Seller before expiry of 60 days from the date of delivery.

  2. Dispute resolution process

    Our standard conditions of purchase require that before resorting to legal proceedings the parties shall attempt to amicably resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to the contract through negotiations.

Earlier payment reports (11 shown)
  1. 52.0 average days to pay20.0% outside terms
  2. 52.0 average days to pay8.0% outside terms
  3. 51.0 average days to pay7.0% outside terms
  4. 49.0 average days to pay7.0% outside terms
  5. 50.0 average days to pay8.0% outside terms
  6. 48.0 average days to pay6.0% outside terms
  7. 50.0 average days to pay8.0% outside terms
  8. 50.0 average days to pay12.0% outside terms
  9. 53.0 average days to pay20.0% outside terms
  10. 53.0 average days to pay18.0% outside terms
  11. 49.0 average days to pay12.0% outside terms
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05 Global legal identity

Legal Entity Identifier

Snapshot 31 August 2026
ISSUED · ACTIVE

PRINCES GROUP PLC

LEI 213800KB9M4576T4AU36 · jurisdiction GB

Legal form
B6ES
Entity category
GENERAL
Entity created
15 December 1988
Initial LEI registration
7 January 2014
LEI last updated
16 January 2026
Next renewal
13 February 2027
Managing LOU
213800WAVVOPS85N2205
Other legal names
PRINCES LIMITED
Legal address
ROYAL LIVER BUILDING, PIER HEAD, LIVERPOOL, GB-LIV, L3 1NX, GB
Headquarters address
ROYAL LIVER BUILDING, PIER HEAD, LIVERPOOL, GB-LIV, L3 1NX, GB

GLEIF parent-reporting exceptions

LEI 213800KB9M4576T4AU36

DIRECT ACCOUNTING CONSOLIDATION PARENT

NON_CONSOLIDATING

LEI 213800KB9M4576T4AU36

ULTIMATE ACCOUNTING CONSOLIDATION PARENT

NON_CONSOLIDATING

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06 Supply-chain transparency

Modern slavery statement

Statement year 2026
Organisation
PRINCES GROUP PLC
Group submission
Yes
Statement period
1 January 2025 – 31 December 2025
Approved
1 July 2026
Sectors
Food and beverages, agriculture and fishing

Organisation structure

Covered in the statement

Policies

Covered in the statement

Risk assessment

Covered in the statement

Due diligence

Covered in the statement

Training

Covered in the statement

Goals and KPIs

Covered in the statement

Full statement information supplied to the registry
Reported turnover band
Over £500 million
Years producing statements
More than 5 years
ILO indicators included
Not answered
Registry record updated
2 July 2026

Policies described

Freedom of workers to terminate employment Freedom of movement Freedom of association Prohibits any threat of violence, harassment and intimidation Prohibits the use of worker-paid recruitment fees Prohibits compulsory overtime Prohibits child labour Prohibits discrimination Prohibits confiscation of workers' original identification documents

Training described

Your whole organisation Procurement staff

Worker engagement and working conditions

Your suppliers Trade unions or worker representative groups Professional auditors Workers within your organisation Businesses in your industry or sector

Social audits

Audit conducted by your staff Third party audit arranged by your organisation Audit conducted by your supplier’s staff Third party audit arranged by your supplier Unannounced audit

Grievance mechanisms

Using anonymous whistleblowing services, such as a helpline or mobile phone app Through trade unions or other worker representative groups

Other monitoring

Used site visit ethical checklists, worker interviews, supply chain mapping data, worker‑voice tools, collaboration with NGOs, and human rights impact assessments alongside audits.

Demonstrated progress

The statement shows progress through KPIs and clear targets. It tracks metrics such as % of sites audited, training completion, and supplier compliance (e.g. SAQs, audits, zero non‑conformances). It also sets future goals, including 100% Sedex compliance, expanded audits, and continued training and due diligence improvements.

Reported risks and mitigations

  • Risk: Migrant workers in tuna processing in Mauritius face risks of recruitment fees, debt bondage, and forced labour due to reliance on migrant labour and complex recruitment practices.
  • Area: Within your own operations
  • Group: Women Migrants
  • Location: Mauritius
  • Mitigation: We enforce the Employer Pays Principle to prevent worker-paid recruitment fees, partner with IOM to identify ethical recruiters, and are rolling out the Just Good Work app to provide workers with accessible rights information and grievance channels. We also strengthen Sedex audits, training, and supplier engagement to improve recruitment, working conditions, and oversight of migrant labour risks.
  • Risk: Workers on fishing vessels in Indonesia face risks of forced labour, excessive hours, and restricted movement due to remote conditions and limited oversight in seafood supply chains.
  • Area: Within your supply chains
  • Tier: Tier 1 suppliers Tier 2 suppliers Tier 3 suppliers and below
  • Group: Migrants
  • Location: Indonesia
  • Mitigation: We mitigate risks by prohibiting high-risk practices such as longlining and at-sea transhipment, and by enhancing due diligence through collaboration with NGOs and industry groups. We are piloting worker voice technology and grievance mechanisms to improve visibility of onboard conditions, alongside ongoing risk assessments and alternative monitoring approaches beyond traditional audits.
  • Risk: Seasonal agricultural workers in Italian tomato farming face risks in wages, working hours, recruitment practices, and access to welfare, particularly during harvest periods.
  • Group: Women Migrants Refugees
  • Location: Italy
  • Mitigation: We require 100% Global G.A.P. GRASP certification to ensure labour standards, and carry out annual anonymous worker interviews to assess conditions such as pay, safety, and welfare. Insights are used to target improvements in training, access to water, and awareness of grievance mechanisms, while ongoing supplier engagement and monitoring drive continuous improvements in labour practices.
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07 Ownership and control

People with significant control

Snapshot 25 August 2026
Current records1
Ceased records1
PSC source and official link →
Corporate entityCurrent

Newprinces S.P.A

  • Owns 75% or more of shares
  • Controls 75% or more of voting rights
  • Can appoint or remove directors
Country registered
Italy
Legal authority
Italian
Legal form
Italian
Place registered
Economic And Administrative Index Of Reggio Emilia (Rea)
Registration number
277595
Notified
30 July 2024
Corporate entityCeased

Mitsubishi Corporation

  • Owns 75% or more of shares
  • Controls 75% or more of voting rights
  • Can appoint or remove directors
Country registered
Japan
Legal authority
Japan
Legal form
Public Company
Place registered
Tokyo Legal Affairs Bureau, Japan
Registration number
0100-01-008771
Notified
6 April 2016
Ceased
30 July 2024
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08 Charity register

Charity Commission links

Snapshot 25 August 2026
CCEW

No exact company-number link in this snapshot

The Charity Commission extract did not explicitly associate this Companies House number with a charity. BritDB does not use a name-only match to fill the gap.

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09 Northern Ireland charity register

CCNI exact company links

Snapshot 25 August 2026
CCNI

No unambiguous company-number link found

The CCNI source number did not resolve uniquely to this Companies House record. BritDB did not use a name or address match.

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10 Sanctions screening

UK Sanctions List

Report 28 August 2026
UKSL

No exact business-registration-number link found

The imported UK Sanctions List did not supply this Companies House number as a UK-linked business identifier. BritDB did not attempt a name-only match.

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11 Public procurement

Find a Tender links

Snapshot 22 August 2026
FTS

No exact GB-COH link in this snapshot

Find a Tender did not explicitly identify this Companies House number in a procurement party. BritDB did not attempt a name-only match.

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12 Environmental register

Environment Agency waste registrations

Snapshot 25 August 2026
EA

No exact company-number registration linked

The licensed Environment Agency subset did not contain this exact Companies House number. BritDB did not attempt a name-only match.

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13 Nature of business

Standard Industrial Classification

SIC 2007

14 Connected public record

Checks beyond the company register

Partial coverage
CCEW

Charity Commission

0 exact company-number links.

Checked
CCNI

Northern Ireland charities

0 unambiguous company-number links.

Checked
FTS

Public contracts

0 procurement processes linked by exact GB-COH identifier.

Checked
EA

Waste register

0 exact company-number registrations.

Checked
GZ

Corporate notices

The Gazette is not yet connected.

Not checked
UKSL

UK Sanctions List

No exact business-registration-number link in this report.

Checked
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15 Record timeline

Dates in the bulk record

5 events
  1. Confirmation statement

    Latest confirmation statement made up to this date

  2. Accounts

    Latest accounts made up to this date

  3. Company name

    Previous name: PRINCES GROUP LIMITED

  4. Company name

    Previous name: PRINCES LIMITED

  5. Incorporation

    Company incorporated

16 Provenance

Sources for this profile

11 sources
CH
Companies House Free Company Data Product

Identity, address, status, dates, SIC, previous names and mortgage totals.

Snapshot 1 August 2026
GPG
UK Gender Pay Gap Service

Annual employer reports linked by the exact source-supplied Companies House number.

9 reporting years
PPR
UK Payment Practices Reporting

Statutory supplier-payment reports linked by the exact source-supplied Companies House number.

12 reports shown
LEI
GLEIF LEI Golden Copy

Global legal identities linked through Companies House registration authority RA000585.

1 exact LEI
MSS
Modern Slavery Statement Registry

Annual statement summaries linked by exact source company number.

1 linked statement
PSC
Companies House PSC snapshot

Current and ceased significant-control records joined by exact company number.

Snapshot 25 August 2026
CCEW
Charity Commission Register of Charities

Daily England and Wales extract matched only by the official company registration number.

Snapshot 25 August 2026
CCNI
Northern Ireland Register of Charities

Daily CCNI export with company links only where the source number resolves unambiguously.

0 exact links
UKSL
UK Sanctions List

Complete FCDO list checked by exact UK-linked business registration number.

Checked 28 August 2026
FTS
Find a Tender OCDS data

Procurement parties checked only through exact GB-COH identifiers.

0 exact processes
EA
Environment Agency waste register

Licensed subset linked only by exact Companies House number.

0 exact registrations
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Other registers

Financial regulation and licences.

Not checked yet

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