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Buds Limited

04785714

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
71 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

THE OLD RAILWAY STATION, THE OLD STATION NURSERY, FARINGDON, SN7 7BP
Incorporated 03/06/2003

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 29/05/2025

Due 12/06/2026

On track

Industry

85200
Primary education

Officers

Ms Sarah Jane Steel

director · Since 10/08/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 29 other boards

Higgs Secretarial Limited

secretary · Since 25/05/2023

Also on 110 other boards

Ms Adelle Louise Taylor

director · Since 01/06/2024

CEO

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 39

Also on 29 other boards

Mr Andrew David Thomas

director · Since 01/06/2024

CFO

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Also on 29 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

The Old Station Nursery Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

The Old Railway Station, The Old Station Nursery, 7 Park Road, Faringdon, SN7 7BP

Reg: 04430168 · Companies House · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 10/08/2022

Former PSCs

Mrs Rita Howe-Douglas

Ceased 10/08/2022

Mr Matthew Poray-Pstrokonski

Ceased 10/08/2022

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

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Charge
satisfied

GFS1 LTD

Created 26/03/2021Registered 09/04/2021Satisfied 22/02/2024
Charge
satisfied

GFS 1 LTD

Created 26/03/2021Registered 09/04/2021Satisfied 22/02/2024
Charge
satisfied

BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 26/08/2020Registered 02/09/2020Satisfied 26/04/2022
charge
outstanding

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

Created 02/03/2011Registered 09/03/2011
charge
outstanding

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

Created 02/03/2011Registered 09/03/2011
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 15/04/2004Registered 17/04/2004Satisfied 17/08/2020
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 15/04/2004Registered 17/04/2004Satisfied 17/08/2020
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 15/04/2004Registered 17/04/2004Satisfied 17/08/2020
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 15/04/2004Registered 17/04/2004Satisfied 17/08/2020
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 15/04/2004Registered 17/04/2004Satisfied 17/08/2020
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 15/04/2004Registered 17/04/2004Satisfied 17/08/2020
charge
satisfied

ERIC GRANVILLE WRIGHT

Created 15/04/2004Registered 17/04/2004Satisfied 31/10/2019
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 15/04/2004Registered 17/04/2004Satisfied 17/08/2020

CompanyRankvs 350+ SIC 85200 peers
79

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.94× · 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.

Employees15/15 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 30/06/2019

Net Worth

£1.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£458k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.4M

Current Liabilities

£351k

Fixed Assets

£876k

Debtors

£925k

95avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£182k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.9M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2019.0.227

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20193.94

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.