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Bates Finance Limited

03562178

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

1ST FLOOR, COUNTY HOUSE, CHELMSFORD, CM2 0RG
Incorporated 12/05/1998

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 12/05/2026

Due 26/05/2027

On track

Industry

64209
Activities of other holding companies

Officers

Mr Edward Stephen Argent Belcher

director · Since 12/05/1998

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Hilary Angela Argent Belcher

director · Since 12/05/1998

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 80

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Hilary Angela Argent Belcher

secretary · Since 17/09/2001

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 80

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Graeme David Provan

director · Since 14/03/2025

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Edward Stephen Argent Belcher

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 79

The Village Farm House, Biden Road, Basingstoke, RG25 2RL

Notified 30/06/2016

Mrs Hilary Angela Argent Belcher

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 80

The Village Farm House, Bidden Road, Basingstoke, RG25 2RL

Notified 30/06/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

UBS AG, LONDON BRANCH

Created 08/01/2026Registered 14/01/2026
Charge
outstanding

CREDIT SUISSE (UK) LIMITED

Created 13/11/2018Registered 13/11/2018

CompanyRankvs 196+ SIC 64209 peers
75

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees75th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.9× · 20/20
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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees11/15 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

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

£5.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£10k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£4.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.8M

Current Liabilities

£1.5M

Fixed Assets

£1.6M

Debtors

£5.8M

2avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£66k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£5.9M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20243.90+£307k
202316.74-£156k
202247.94-£132k
202114.85

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.