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Busy Bees Nurseries Limited

03454787

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

BUSY BEES AT ST MATTHEWS, BURNTWOOD, WS7 9QP
Incorporated 24/10/1997

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 07/10/2025

Due 21/10/2026

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 Matthew Gordon Philip Davies

director · Since 11/12/2018

CFO

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 89 other boards

Mr Christopher Andrew Mccandless

director · Since 03/09/2025

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 13 other boards

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

Charges3 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
satisfied

GE CORPORATE FINANCE BANK SAS, LONDON BRANCH AS SECURITY TRUSTEE

Created 27/11/2013Registered 07/12/2013Satisfied 14/05/2015
charge
satisfied

HSBC CORPORATE TRUSTEE COMPANY (UK) LIMITED (AS SECURITY AGENT)

Created 21/11/2012Registered 27/11/2012Satisfied 29/11/2013
charge
satisfied

HSBC CORPORATE TRUSTEE COMPANY (UK) LIMITED

Created 16/08/2012Registered 31/08/2012Satisfied 29/11/2013
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC (AS SECURITY TRUSTEE)

Created 21/12/2010Registered 30/12/2010Satisfied 20/09/2012
charge
outstanding

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

Created 15/11/2010Registered 30/11/2010
charge
outstanding

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

Created 16/11/2010Registered 30/11/2010
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 30/09/2009Registered 08/10/2009Satisfied 09/02/2011
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 05/06/2009Registered 16/06/2009Satisfied 09/02/2011
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 05/06/2009Registered 16/06/2009Satisfied 09/02/2011
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 11/08/2006Registered 25/08/2006Satisfied 27/12/2006
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 05/06/2006Registered 09/06/2006Satisfied 27/12/2006
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 26/07/2005Registered 04/08/2005Satisfied 27/12/2006
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 24/02/2005Registered 01/03/2005Satisfied 27/12/2006
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 10/03/2003Registered 19/03/2003Satisfied 27/12/2006
charge
satisfied

STUART AND SARAH CARR

Created 28/06/2002Registered 16/07/2002Satisfied 26/01/2006
charge
satisfied

GRESHAM TRUST PLC

Created 28/06/2002Registered 16/07/2002Satisfied 27/12/2006
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 08/07/2002Registered 10/07/2002Satisfied 27/12/2006
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 28/06/2002Registered 10/07/2002Satisfied 27/12/2006
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 08/07/2002Registered 10/07/2002Satisfied 23/07/2008
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 13/10/2000Registered 25/10/2000Satisfied 01/07/2002
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 13/10/2000Registered 25/10/2000Satisfied 01/07/2002
charge
satisfied

THE SOUTH PLACE GRESHAM PARTNERSHIP 2000 (THE TRUSTEE)(A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ACTING BY ITS MANA

Created 04/02/2000Registered 17/02/2000Satisfied 01/07/2002
charge
satisfied

THE SOUTH PLACE GRESHAM PARTNERSHIP 2000 (THE TRUSTEE)(A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ACTING BY ITS MANA

Created 04/02/2000Registered 17/02/2000Satisfied 01/07/2002
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 04/02/2000Registered 11/02/2000Satisfied 01/07/2002

CompanyRankvs 1375+ SIC 85100 peers
52

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.11× · 2/20
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.

Liquidity2/20 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

and impact during the year. We do not believe there is any short-term material risk to either our customer base, our workforce or our supply chain other than those described separately above. 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

£316.0M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£199.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.4M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£48.7M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£62.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£7.8M

Current Liabilities

£70.1M

Fixed Assets

£404.4M

Debtors

£5.4M

Cost of Sales

£192.8M

Gross Profit

£123.2M

Admin Expenses

£64.7M

Operating Profit

£58.6M

Profit After Tax

£45.6M

5709avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£3.6M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£157.8M
NI contributions£11.6M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£342.1M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2023.0.135

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20240.11

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.