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Sawston Childcare Limited

03943667

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PRI/LTD BY GUAR/NSC (Private, limited by guarantee, no share capital)
Companies House
Health Score
75 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

SAWSTON NURSERY, TANNERY ROAD, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB22 3UW
Incorporated 09/03/2000

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

85100
Pre-primary education

Officers

Dr Neil Adams

director · Since 24/11/2021

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Also on 1 other board

Ms Katrina Jane Spencer

director · Since 07/02/2022

NURSERY MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Mr Paul Edwin Whitmell

director · Since 19/10/2022

RETIRED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 1 other board

Mr Paul Edwin Whitmell

secretary · Since 01/02/2023

Also on 1 other board

Mr Edward John U Hunt

director · Since 19/10/2023

PRODUCT MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 37

Mr Alistair James Montgomery

director · Since 26/11/2024

CHILDCARE MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 37

Dr Melissa Victoria Rachel Gammons

director · Since 11/09/2025

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF RESEARCH

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 38

Ms Ka Kiu Amani Fong

director · Since 25/11/2025

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 35

Persons with Significant Control

Former PSCs

Mrs Vivien Rowell

Ceased 10/05/2022

Dr Neil Adams

Ceased 15/01/2023

CompanyRankvs 944+ SIC 85100 peers
66

Financial strength78th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees92th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.46× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength20/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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

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

Going Concern Doubt

applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis. There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue. Income All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/06/2024

Net Worth

£143k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£324k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£103k

Working capital

Current Assets

£326k

Current Liabilities

£223k

Fixed Assets

£40k

Debtors

£2k

38avg. employees+2

People Costs

Wages & salaries£621k
NI contributions£37k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£143k
Interest receivable£283
Signed by K R HockleyPrepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.46+£7k
20231.50

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.