Busy Bees Day Nurseries (Trading) Limited
03229362
Healthy
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
31/12/2024
full
Next accounts due
30/09/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 01/10/2025
Due 15/10/2026
Industry
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 peers80
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
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
People Costs
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 11.80 |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.