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Buchanan (1983) Limited

00721349

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
75 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

THE WHITE SWAN HOTEL, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO18 7AA
Incorporated 12/04/1962

Compliance

Last accounts

31/07/2024

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 16/03/2026

Due 30/03/2027

On track

Industry

55100
Hotels and similar accommodation

Officers

Mr Victor John Buchanan

director · Since 19/08/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Also on 13 other boards

Ms Claire Elizabeth Hubbard

director · Since 19/08/1991

COMPUTER SOFTWARE SALES MANAGE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Also on 1 other board

Mr Victor John Buchanan

secretary · Since 04/03/1999

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Also on 13 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Victor John Buchanan

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 59

The White Swan Hotel, Market Place, Pickering, YO18 7AA

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Marion Jane Buchanan

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 56

The White Swan Hotel, Market Place, Pickering, YO18 7AA

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mrs Deirdre Muriel Siobhan Buchanan

Ceased 26/07/2024

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

ALLICA BANK LIMITED

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Charge
outstanding

ALLICA BANK LIMITED

Created 13/02/2026Registered 18/02/2026
charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 01/11/2007Registered 19/11/2007
charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 26/04/2005Registered 11/05/2005
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 15/12/2004Registered 22/12/2004Satisfied 18/02/2026
charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 14/12/2004Registered 17/12/2004
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 16/12/2002Registered 18/12/2002Satisfied 23/12/2004
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 16/04/1999Registered 28/04/1999Satisfied 02/02/2005
charge
satisfied

THE COUNCIL FOR SMALL INDUSTRIES IN RURAL AREAS

Created 07/11/1984Registered 09/11/1984Satisfied 12/02/1993
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 18/06/1984Registered 28/06/1984Satisfied 02/02/2005

CompanyRankvs 1694+ SIC 55100 peers
58

Financial strength88th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees93th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.15× · 2/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength22/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 pts

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

Liquidity2/20 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/07/2024

Net Worth

£933k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£9k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£330k

Working capital

Current Assets

£58k

Current Liabilities

£388k

Fixed Assets

£2.8M

Debtors

£21k

42avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£1.4M
Assets less current liabilities£2.5M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.15-£3k
20230.17-£66k
20220.38+£582k
20210.19+£135k
20200.29-£14k
20190.36-£24k
20180.29—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.