Back to search

The Butts Business Centre Limited

02729324

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

The Hive Butts Lane, Fowlmere, Royston, SG8 7SL
Incorporated 07/07/1992

Previously known as

Butts Farm Business Units Limited · until 18/04/2001
Pontacord Limited · until 16/06/1993

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 13/05/2026

Due 27/05/2027

On track

Industry

68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

Duncan Brian Johns

director · Since 02/03/2021

British · England · Age 63

Deborah Elise Norris

secretary · Since 02/03/2021

Former

John Mead Sheldrick

secretary · Resigned 28/03/1994

John Mead Sheldrick

director · Resigned 14/03/2004

David William Sheldrick

director · Resigned 29/12/2018

David William Sheldrick

secretary · Resigned 29/12/2018

Martin Frederick Sheldrick

director · Resigned 02/03/2021

Wkh Company Services Limited

corporate secretary · Resigned 02/03/2021

Yvonne Sheldrick

director · Resigned 02/03/2021

Annette Sheldrick

director · Resigned 02/03/2021

Benjamin Charles Patrick Sheldrick

director · Resigned 02/03/2021

Bridget Moyra Sheldrick

director · Resigned 02/03/2021

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Duncan Brian Johns

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 63

The Hive, Butts Lane, Royston, SG8 7SL

Notified 02/03/2021

Former PSCs

Mr David William Sheldrick

Ceased 05/03/2020

Mr Martin Frederick Sheldrick

Ceased 02/03/2021

Mrs Bridget Moyra Sheldrick

Ceased 02/03/2021

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 16/02/2024Registered 19/02/2024
Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 18/12/2023Registered 18/12/2023

Change History

officer appointedNORRIS, Deborah Elise
2026-05-07
officer appointedJOHNS, Duncan Brian
2026-05-07
statusactive
2026-05-07

Active

typeltd
2026-05-07

Private Limited Company

address line1The Hive Butts Lane
2026-05-07

THE HIVE BUTTS LANE

post townRoyston
2026-05-07

ROYSTON

CompanyRankvs 29913+ SIC 68209 peers
60

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees18th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.09× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
Show leaderboard
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.

Employees3/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£4.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£24k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£201k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.4M

Current Liabilities

£2.2M

Fixed Assets

£7.2M

Debtors

£2.4M

0avg. employees-7

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£715k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£7.4M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.09+£681k
20230.63+£776k
20220.70+£567k
20212.59+£889k
20204.54+£23k
20191.06

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.

Filing History100 filings

Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

22/12/202511 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

27/05/20253 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

23/12/202410 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

23/05/20243 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

19/02/202437 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

18/12/202340 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

15/12/202310 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

24/05/20233 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

31/01/202310 pages · PDF
Accounts date changed

change account reference date company previous extended

29/06/20221 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

25/05/20223 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

28/06/202110 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

14/05/20214 pages · PDF
AP03

appoint person secretary company with name date

11/03/20212 pages · PDF
PSC07

cessation of a person with significant control

11/03/20211 page · PDF
PSC07

cessation of a person with significant control

11/03/20211 page · PDF
PSC notified

notification of a person with significant control

11/03/20212 pages · PDF
Address changed

change registered office address company with date old address new address

10/03/20211 page · PDF
TM02

termination secretary company with name termination date

10/03/20211 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

10/03/20211 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

10/03/20211 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

10/03/20211 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

10/03/20211 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

10/03/20211 page · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

10/03/20212 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

22/06/202010 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

13/05/20204 pages · PDF
PSC07

cessation of a person with significant control

13/05/20201 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

09/07/20195 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

11/03/20197 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

21/02/20192 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

06/02/20192 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

06/02/20192 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

06/02/20192 pages · PDF
AP04

appoint corporate secretary company with name date

11/01/20192 pages · PDF
TM02

termination secretary company with name termination date

11/01/20191 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

11/01/20191 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

16/07/20184 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

22/03/201811 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

06/07/20173 pages · PDF
PSC changed

change to a person with significant control

06/07/20172 pages · PDF
PSC changed

change to a person with significant control

06/07/20172 pages · PDF
PSC changed

change to a person with significant control

06/07/20172 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

30/03/20173 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

11/07/20167 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

27/04/20164 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

08/07/20155 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

18/06/20153 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

10/09/20145 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

11/04/20144 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

11/07/20135 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

07/03/20136 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

11/07/20125 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

23/02/20126 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

13/07/20115 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

07/01/20116 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

18/08/20105 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

17/06/20106 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

22/07/20098 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

08/07/20094 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

28/08/20084 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

12/06/20089 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

30/08/20073 pages · PDF
353

legacy

30/08/20071 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

27/06/20078 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

13/07/20063 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

19/06/20068 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

10/08/20057 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

05/08/200515 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

27/09/20047 pages · PDF
288b

legacy

27/09/20041 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

04/08/20046 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

21/09/20037 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

07/08/20037 pages · PDF
MEM/ARTS

memorandum articles

28/02/200311 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

28/02/20034 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

30/07/20026 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

30/07/20027 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

02/08/20017 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

01/08/20016 pages · PDF
CERTNM

certificate change of name company

18/04/20012 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

13/07/20007 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

22/06/20007 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

28/07/19997 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

14/07/19996 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

03/08/199813 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

15/07/19984 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

27/10/19977 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

09/07/19976 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

02/08/199614 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

18/07/19966 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

30/08/19954 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

25/04/199514 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

12/07/1994PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

25/04/1994PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

25/04/1994PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

25/04/1994PDF
288

legacy

25/04/1994PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

25/04/1994PDF
363b

legacy

13/10/19938 pages · PDF