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C. Butt Limited

00544246

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Insolvency history
Health Score
60 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
20/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • Active insolvency proceedings (-20)

Details

SHEAF CLOSE BARN WAY, HARLESTONE ROAD, NN5 7UL
Incorporated 05/02/1955

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 27/10/2025

Due 10/11/2026

On track

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Mr Gerald William Butt

secretary · Since 31/10/1991

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 91

Also on 35 other boards

Mr Gerald William Butt

director · Since 31/10/1991

CHAIRMAN

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 91

Also on 35 other boards

Mr Brian John Butt

director · Since 31/10/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 89

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Robert William Butt

director · Since 12/01/1995

JOINT MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Mr Jonathan Ian Butt

director · Since 16/01/1997

JOINT MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Also on 5 other boards

Mr David John Butt

director · Since 30/06/2005

TRANSPORT MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 6 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

C Butt Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Reg: 06598092 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Peter David Ginns

Ceased 21/06/2018

Mr Brian Butt

Ceased 06/04/2016

Mr Robert William Butt

Ceased 06/04/2016

Mr Gerald William Butt

Ceased 06/04/2016

Mr Jonathan Ian Butt

Ceased 06/04/2016

Mr David John Butt

Ceased 06/04/2016

Charges0 outstanding

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Insolvency History1 case

members voluntary liquidation22/06/2026

Gary Steven Pettit (practitioner)

CompanyRankvs 1230+ SIC 49410 peers
66

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.6× · 16/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Insolvency history -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity16/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Insolvency history: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease opera

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2025

Turnover

£13.5M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£2.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4.3M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£275k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£2.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£6.7M

Current Liabilities

£4.2M

Fixed Assets

£283k

Debtors

£2.4M

Cost of Sales

£11.6M

Gross Profit

£1.9M

Admin Expenses

£2.3M

Operating Profit

-£420k

Profit After Tax

-£275k

92avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£520k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.4M
NI contributions£359k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.8M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.60+£0
20251.60-£795k
20241.73

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.