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Busy Bees Day Nurseries (Trading) Limited

03229362

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

ST MATTHEWS, BURNTWOOD, WS7 9QP
Incorporated 25/07/1996

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

Christopher Andrew Mccandless

director · Since 03/09/2025

British

Matthew Peter Muller

director · Since 06/10/2017

British

Former

Michael Leonard Butcher

secretary · Resigned 11/06/2004

Stephen Hyde

secretary · Resigned 24/01/2007

Stephen Hyde

secretary · Resigned 10/07/2006

Simon Andrew Irons

secretary · Resigned 12/10/2022

Hannah Ruth Metcalf

secretary · Resigned 15/11/2006

Lorene Simpson

secretary · Resigned 26/04/2005

Conway Standing

secretary · Resigned 23/03/1998

Elizabeth Jill Tarn

secretary · Resigned 19/09/2007

Waterlow Secretaries Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 25/07/1996

Michael Leonard Butcher

director · Resigned 11/06/2004

Jason Chaplin

director · Resigned 18/08/2006

Cheryl Jayne Creaser

director · Resigned 03/09/2025

Andrew Fitzmaurice

director · Resigned 19/09/2007

Henry William Gregson

director · Resigned 03/03/2000

Ian Roger Hawkins

director · Resigned 04/09/2002

Jonathan Lister Heathcote

director · Resigned 11/06/2004

Jonathan Heathcote

director · Resigned 18/08/2003

Susan Dawn Husbands

director · Resigned 15/05/2003

Stephen Hyde

director · Resigned 31/08/2007

Simon Andrew Irons

director · Resigned 12/10/2022

Derek Mapp

director · Resigned 11/06/2004

Rosamund Margaret Marshall

director · Resigned 19/09/2007

Kevin Joseph Mcneany

director · Resigned 31/08/2004

Richard Barwick Mead

director · Resigned 22/04/2002

Gillian Nott

director · Resigned 22/04/2002

Clare Phizacklea

director · Resigned 12/10/2022

Margaret Josephine Randles

director · Resigned 12/10/2022

Clive William Robinson

director · Resigned 11/06/2004

Clive William Robinson

director · Resigned 04/09/2002

Anthony Rochford Selvey

director · Resigned 22/04/2002

Lorene Simpson

director · Resigned 26/04/2005

Blodwyn Evelyn Standing

director · Resigned 23/03/1998

Conway Wyn Standing

director · Resigned 10/10/1998

Albert Edward Bernard Wiegman

director · Resigned 24/03/2000

John Brian Woodward

director · Resigned 31/12/2017

Lynn Carol Woodward

director · Resigned 01/12/2012

Waterlow Nominees Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 25/07/1996

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 85100 peers
80

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 -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

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.