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The Lighthouse Childrens Day Nursery Ltd

05264779

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
79 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

1 Pride Point Drive, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8BX
Incorporated 20/10/2004

Previously known as

The Lighthouse Nursery Ltd · until 19/01/2006

Compliance

Last accounts

30/06/2025

audit exemption subsidiary

Next accounts due

31/03/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 20/10/2025

Due 03/11/2026

On track

Industry

85100
Pre-primary education

Officers

Mr Stephen Martin Booty

director · Since 03/06/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Also on 131 other boards

Mrs Clare Elizabeth Wilson

director · Since 03/06/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 18 other boards

Mrs Lisa Barter-Ng

director · Since 31/01/2025

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 102 other boards

Stephen Martin Booty

director · Since 03/06/2024

British · England · Age 72

Clare Elizabeth Wilson

director · Since 03/06/2024

British · England · Age 53

Lisa Barter-Ng

director · Since 31/01/2025

British · England · Age 54

Former

Form 10 Directors Fd Ltd

corporate nominee director · Resigned 21/10/2004

Form 10 Secretaries Fd Ltd

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 21/10/2004

Elaine Louise Beech

secretary · Resigned 06/01/2006

Paul Terence Beech

director · Resigned 06/01/2006

Christopher Anthony Hall

director · Resigned 01/11/2007

Judith Elizabeth Hall

director · Resigned 03/06/2024

Judith Elizabeth Hall

secretary · Resigned 03/06/2024

Christopher James Coxhead

director · Resigned 19/12/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Bright Stars Nursery Group Limited

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

1, Pride Point Drive, Derby, DE24 8BX

Reg: 10247950 · Register Of Companies For England And Wales · Private Limited Company

Notified 03/06/2024

Former PSCs

Ms Judy Hall

Ceased 03/06/2024

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

ARES MANAGEMENT LIMITED (AS SECURITY AGENT)

Created 19/03/2026Registered 28/03/2026
Charge
outstanding

ARES MANAGEMENT LIMITED (AS SECURITY AGENT)

Created 06/06/2025Registered 13/06/2025
Charge
outstanding

ARES MANAGEMENT LIMITED

Created 31/07/2024Registered 02/08/2024

Change History

officer appointedBARTER-NG, Lisa
2026-06-13
officer appointedBOOTY, Stephen Martin
2026-06-13
officer appointedWILSON, Clare Elizabeth
2026-06-13
statusactive
2026-06-13

Active

post townDerby
2026-06-13

DERBY

typeltd
2026-06-13

Private Limited Company

address line11 Pride Point Drive
2026-06-13

1 PRIDE POINT DRIVE

CompanyRankvs 290+ SIC 85100 peers
74

Financial strength88th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees81th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.87× · 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 strength22/25 pts

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

Employees12/15 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 31/05/2024

Net Worth

£330k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£482k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£315k

Working capital

Current Assets

£483k

Current Liabilities

£168k

Fixed Assets

£19k

Debtors

£2k

24avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£50k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£333k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.87-£129k
20235.33+£76k
20225.63+£31k
20213.68+£12k
20204.08-£17k
20193.51

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.