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Busy Bees Day Nurseries (Trading) Limited

03229362

active
ltd
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)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 6 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

St Matthews, Shaftsbury Drive, Burntwood, WS7 9QP
Incorporated 25/07/1996

Previously known as

Leapfrog Day Nurseries (Trading) Limited · until 20/12/2010
Leapfrog Day Nurseries Limited · until 02/05/2002

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/10/2025

Due 15/10/2026

On track

Industry

85100
Pre-primary education

Officers

Mr Matthew Peter Muller

director · Since 06/10/2017

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 93 other boards

Mr Christopher Andrew Mccandless

director · Since 03/09/2025

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Also on 13 other boards

Matthew Peter Muller

director · Since 06/10/2017

British · England · Age 51

Christopher Andrew Mccandless

director · Since 03/09/2025

British · England · Age 48

Former

Waterlow Secretaries Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 25/07/1996

Waterlow Nominees Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 25/07/1996

Blodwyn Evelyn Standing

director · Resigned 23/03/1998

Conway Standing

secretary · Resigned 23/03/1998

Conway Wyn Standing

director · Resigned 10/10/1998

Henry William Gregson

director · Resigned 03/03/2000

Albert Edward Bernard Wiegman

director · Resigned 24/03/2000

Gillian Nott

director · Resigned 22/04/2002

Anthony Rochford Selvey

director · Resigned 22/04/2002

Richard Barwick Mead

director · Resigned 22/04/2002

Clive William Robinson

director · Resigned 04/09/2002

Ian Roger Hawkins

director · Resigned 04/09/2002

Susan Dawn Husbands

director · Resigned 15/05/2003

Jonathan Heathcote

director · Resigned 18/08/2003

Michael Leonard Butcher

secretary · Resigned 11/06/2004

Derek Mapp

director · Resigned 11/06/2004

Michael Leonard Butcher

director · Resigned 11/06/2004

Jonathan Lister Heathcote

director · Resigned 11/06/2004

Clive William Robinson

director · Resigned 11/06/2004

Kevin Joseph Mcneany

director · Resigned 31/08/2004

Lorene Simpson

director · Resigned 26/04/2005

Lorene Simpson

secretary · Resigned 26/04/2005

Stephen Hyde

secretary · Resigned 10/07/2006

Jason Chaplin

director · Resigned 18/08/2006

Hannah Ruth Metcalf

secretary · Resigned 15/11/2006

Stephen Hyde

secretary · Resigned 24/01/2007

Stephen Hyde

director · Resigned 31/08/2007

Andrew Fitzmaurice

director · Resigned 19/09/2007

Rosamund Margaret Marshall

director · Resigned 19/09/2007

Elizabeth Jill Tarn

secretary · Resigned 19/09/2007

Lynn Carol Woodward

director · Resigned 01/12/2012

John Brian Woodward

director · Resigned 31/12/2017

Simon Andrew Irons

director · Resigned 12/10/2022

Margaret Josephine Randles

director · Resigned 12/10/2022

Simon Andrew Irons

secretary · Resigned 12/10/2022

Clare Phizacklea

director · Resigned 12/10/2022

Cheryl Jayne Creaser

director · Resigned 03/09/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Busy Bees Holdings Limited

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

St Matthews, Shaftesbury Drive, Burntwood, WS7 9QP

Reg: 06903391 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges6 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

SMBC BANK INTERNATIONAL PLC (AND ITS SUCCESSORS IN TITLE AND PERMITTED TRANSFEREES)

Created 13/07/2021Registered 19/07/2021
Charge
satisfied

SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION EUROPE LIMITED (AS SECURITY AGENT)

Created 25/10/2019Registered 31/10/2019Satisfied 19/07/2021
Charge
satisfied

SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION EUROPE LIMITED (AS SECURITY AGENT)

Created 25/10/2018Registered 05/11/2018Satisfied 19/07/2021
Charge
satisfied

SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION EUROPE LIMITED (AND ITS SUCCESSORS IN TITLE AND PERMITTED T

Created 06/06/2017Registered 08/06/2017Satisfied 19/07/2021
Charge
satisfied

GE CORPORATE FINANCE BANK SCA, LONDON BRANCH (AND ITS SUCCESSORS IN TITLE AND PERMITTED TRANSFE

Created 07/05/2015Registered 11/05/2015Satisfied 19/07/2021
charge
outstanding

PINE TRUSTEE (JERSEY) LIMITED AND PINE NOMINEE LIMITED

Created 12/03/2013Registered 16/03/2013
charge
outstanding

PINE TRUSTEE (JERSEY) LIMITED AND PINE NOMINEE LIMITED

Created 12/03/2013Registered 16/03/2013
charge
outstanding

PINE TRUSTEE (JERSEY) LIMITED AND PINE NOMINEE LIMITED

Created 12/03/2013Registered 16/03/2013
charge
outstanding

PINE TRUSTEE (JERSEY) LIMITED AND PINE NOMINEE LIMITED

Created 12/03/2013Registered 16/03/2013
charge
outstanding

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

Created 12/11/2010Registered 30/11/2010

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-17

Active

typeltd
2026-07-17

Private Limited Company

address line1St Matthews
2026-07-17

ST MATTHEWS

post townBurntwood
2026-07-17

BURNTWOOD

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 85100 peers
70

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 11.8× · 20/20
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.

Liquidity20/20 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

of the wider economy in relation to recession, cost of living and inflation and the impact on the affordability of childcare which has increased in terms of likelihood and impact during the year. Going concern In preparation of the financial statements, the directors have made an assessment of the Group’s and the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company’s business activiti

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£41.3M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£147.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£337k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£7.7M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£135.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£147.6M

Current Liabilities

£12.5M

Fixed Assets

£12.6M

Debtors

£147.2M

Cost of Sales

£23.8M

Gross Profit

£17.5M

Admin Expenses

£9.8M

Operating Profit

£7.7M

Profit After Tax

£7.6M

731avg. employees

People Costs

Wages & salaries£19.5M
NI contributions£1.4M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£147.6M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2023.0.135

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
202411.80

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.