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The Gardens Group Limited

03498786

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

40 High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1UR
Incorporated 20/01/1998

Previously known as

Castle Brimsmore Limited · until 23/02/2007

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/02/2026

Due 22/02/2027

On track

Industry

47789
Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores

Officers

Helen Louise Burks

director · Since 10/02/1998

British · England · Age 62

Michael David Burks

director · Since 10/02/1998

British · England · Age 62

Humphries Kirk Services Limited

corporate secretary · Since 31/10/2006

Reg: 05065842

Former

Instant Companies Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 20/01/1998

Swift Incorporations Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 20/01/1998

Raymond Martin Edwards

director · Resigned 10/02/1998

Battens Secretarial Services Ltd

corporate secretary · Resigned 10/02/1998

Geoffrey Robert Cooney

director · Resigned 19/11/1999

Geoffrey Robert Cooney

secretary · Resigned 19/11/1999

Battens Secretarial Services Ltd

corporate secretary · Resigned 31/10/2006

Anthony Charles Rash

director · Resigned 23/12/2009

James Foster Pegg

director · Resigned 28/04/2014

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Michael David Burks

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 62

40 High West Street, Dorset, DT1 1UR

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Helen Louise Burks

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 62

40 High West Street, Dorset, DT1 1UR

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 17/02/1998Registered 26/02/1998

Change History

statusactive
2026-05-11

Active

typeltd
2026-05-11

Private Limited Company

address line140 High West Street
2026-05-11

40 HIGH WEST STREET

post townDorset
2026-05-11

DORSET

officer appointedHUMPHRIES KIRK SERVICES LIMITED
2026-05-11
officer appointedBURKS, Helen Louise
2026-05-11
officer appointedBURKS, Michael David
2026-05-11

CompanyRankvs 41780+ SIC 47789 peers
56

Financial strength90th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees47th percentile among SIC peers · 7/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.97× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength23/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees7/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity6/20 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£308k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.0M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£134k

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.9M

Current Liabilities

£4.1M

Debtors

£2.0M

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£558k
Prepared with PTP Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.97+£217k
20230.89+£40k
20220.85-£54k
20210.92+£37k
20201.13-£52k
20190.84-£62k
20180.90

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.

Filing History100 filings

Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

12/02/20264 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

26/09/202510 pages · PDF
SH02

capital alter shares redemption statement of capital

08/05/20254 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

11/04/20252 pages · PDF
MA

memorandum articles

11/04/202510 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

19/02/20253 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

27/09/202410 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

09/02/20243 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

28/09/202310 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

10/02/20233 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

30/09/202210 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

08/02/20223 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

30/09/202110 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

08/02/20213 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

01/01/202110 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

10/02/20203 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

09/09/201910 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

11/02/20193 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

26/09/201810 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

09/02/20183 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

29/09/201710 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

21/02/20177 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

19/10/201619 pages · PDF
SH10

capital variation of rights attached to shares

24/03/20162 pages · PDF
SH08

capital name of class of shares

24/03/20162 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

24/03/20161 page · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

08/02/20165 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

13/10/201519 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

17/02/20155 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

18/09/201419 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name

02/05/20141 page · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

20/02/20145 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

25/09/201318 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

13/02/20135 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

13/02/20132 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

13/02/20132 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

13/02/20132 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

26/09/201219 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

26/03/20127 pages · PDF
CH04

change corporate secretary company with change date

26/03/20122 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

12/10/201125 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

18/03/201115 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

18/10/201025 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

12/03/201015 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

12/03/20108 pages · PDF
Share buyback

capital return purchase own shares

05/02/20103 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

12/01/20101 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name

11/01/20102 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

23/10/200925 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

12/03/20098 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

30/10/200816 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

18/02/20088 pages · PDF
88(2)R

legacy

18/02/20082 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

01/11/200726 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

22/05/2007PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

22/05/200710 pages · PDF
MEM/ARTS

memorandum articles

26/04/200718 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

26/04/2007PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

26/04/200710 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

27/02/200710 pages · PDF
CERTNM

certificate change of name company

23/02/20072 pages · PDF
287

legacy

23/11/20061 page · PDF
288a

legacy

23/11/20062 pages · PDF
288b

legacy

23/11/20061 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

05/11/200625 pages · PDF
288a

legacy

07/08/20062 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

24/01/20069 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

08/11/200528 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

25/01/20059 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

20/10/200418 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

10/02/20048 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

28/10/200323 pages · PDF
MEM/ARTS

memorandum articles

11/03/200313 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

11/03/20032 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

09/02/20038 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

04/11/200223 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

02/06/200223 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

29/01/20029 pages · PDF
288c

legacy

29/01/20021 page · PDF
287

legacy

05/12/20011 page · PDF
363s

legacy

31/01/20019 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full group

02/11/200023 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

03/02/20009 pages · PDF
288a

legacy

06/12/19992 pages · PDF
288b

legacy

06/12/19991 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

21/07/199914 pages · PDF
225

legacy

16/03/19991 page · PDF
363s

legacy

25/02/19996 pages · PDF
225

legacy

12/11/19981 page · PDF
SA

statement of affairs

15/06/19986 pages · PDF
88(2)P

legacy

15/06/19982 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

16/03/19983 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

16/03/19983 pages · PDF
88(2)R

legacy

16/03/19982 pages · PDF
123

legacy

16/03/19981 page · PDF
288a

legacy

04/03/19982 pages · PDF
288a

legacy

04/03/19982 pages · PDF
288a

legacy

04/03/19982 pages · PDF
288a

legacy

04/03/19982 pages · PDF
288b

legacy

04/03/19981 page · PDF