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Acorns Nurseries Limited

03023352

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
82 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

7 PARK GROVE, CARDIFF, CF10 3BJ
Incorporated 17/02/1995

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

medium

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/12/2025

Due 22/12/2026

On track

Industry

88910
Child day-care activities

Officers

Mr Peter Charles Reynolds

secretary · Since 05/04/1995

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 69

Also on 17 other boards

Mr Peter Charles Reynolds

director · Since 05/04/1995

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 69

Also on 17 other boards

Cherie Wilson

director · Since 18/07/2001

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 53

Persons with Significant Control

Acorns (Holdings) Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

7, Park Grove, Cardiff, CF10 3BJ

Reg: 11158928 · Wales · Limited Company

Notified 31/05/2018

Former PSCs

Mr Martyn James Hogg

Ceased 31/05/2018

Mr Peter Charles Reynolds

Ceased 31/05/2018

Mrs Susan Margaret Hogg

Ceased 31/05/2018

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 31/05/2018Registered 07/06/2018
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 31/05/2018Registered 07/06/2018
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 13/08/2010Registered 21/08/2010
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 14/07/2010Registered 20/07/2010
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 28/08/2002Registered 30/08/2002Satisfied 23/04/2018
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 04/09/2001Registered 08/09/2001Satisfied 23/04/2018
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 04/09/2001Registered 08/09/2001Satisfied 26/08/2010
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 04/09/2001Registered 08/09/2001Satisfied 23/04/2018
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 04/09/2001Registered 08/09/2001Satisfied 23/04/2018
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 04/09/2001Registered 08/09/2001Satisfied 26/08/2010
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 04/09/2001Registered 08/09/2001Satisfied 23/04/2018
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 04/09/2001Registered 08/09/2001Satisfied 23/04/2018
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 01/12/1998Registered 09/12/1998Satisfied 10/06/2010
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 29/09/1995Registered 03/10/1995Satisfied 09/04/1999

CompanyRankvs 314+ SIC 88910 peers
62

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.34× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -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.

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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the entity's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least 12 months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going conce

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Turnover

£14.7M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£5.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£133k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.0M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£1.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.9M

Current Liabilities

£4.4M

Fixed Assets

£6.5M

Debtors

£5.8M

Cost of Sales

£9.3M

Gross Profit

£5.4M

Admin Expenses

£4.2M

Operating Profit

£1.2M

Profit After Tax

£757k

432avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£583k
Dividends paid-£125k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£9.3M

Balance Sheet

Interest payable£202k
Assets less current liabilities£8.0M
Signed by Mr P Reynolds 15/12/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.34+£632k
20241.44+£726k
20231.41+£1.8M
20211.04+£313k
20200.77—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.