Busy Bees Nurseries Limited
03454787
Healthy
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
- 3 outstanding charges (-6)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
31/12/2024
full
Next accounts due
30/09/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 07/10/2025
Due 21/10/2026
Industry
Officers
director · Since 06/10/2017
FINANCE DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51
Also on 93 other boards
director · Since 11/12/2018
CFO
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52
Also on 89 other boards
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
St Matthews, Shaftesbury Drive, Burntwood, WS7 9QP
Reg: 06903391 · Companies House · Limited Company
Notified 06/04/2016
Charges3 outstanding
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CompanyRankvs 1375+ SIC 85100 peers52
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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
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
Tax at Year End
People Costs
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.11 |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.