Betting Shop Services Limited

05310821

active

Private Limited Company

england wales

Companies House

Health Score

60 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30

Filing

0/30

Financial

30/40

Risk

Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
21 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

4 SIMON CAMPION COURT, EPPING, CM16 4AU

Incorporated 10/12/2004

Compliance

Last accounts

27/04/2025

group

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 09/11/2025

Due 23/11/2026

On track

Industry

92000

Gambling and betting activities

Officers

Gregory Roy Knight

director · Since 04/12/2009

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 26 other boards

Ms Victoria Emma Knight

secretary · Since 15/10/2021

Persons with Significant Control

Gregory Roy Knight

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 62

4 Simon Campion Court, 232-234 High Street, Epping, CM16 4AU

Notified 07/01/2017

Former PSCs

Mr David Alan Pears

Ceased 01/09/2017

Mr Mark Andrew Pears

Ceased 01/09/2017

Mr Julian William Knight

Ceased 30/07/2021

Mrs Charlotte Louise Boxall

Ceased 30/07/2021

Sir Trevor Steven Pears

Ceased 01/09/2017

Charges21 outstanding

Charge

outstanding

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Created 30/04/2025Registered 07/05/2025

Charge

outstanding

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Created 30/04/2025Registered 02/05/2025

Charge

outstanding

METRO BANK PLC

Created 22/02/2023Registered 22/02/2023

Charge

outstanding

METRO BANK PLC

Created 17/06/2022Registered 20/06/2022

Charge

outstanding

METRO BANK PLC

Created 17/06/2022Registered 20/06/2022

Charge

outstanding

METRO BANK PLC

Created 17/06/2022Registered 20/06/2022

Charge

outstanding

METRO BANK PLC

Created 17/06/2022Registered 20/06/2022

Charge

outstanding

METRO BANK PLC

Created 17/06/2022Registered 20/06/2022

Charge

outstanding

METRO BANK PLC

Created 17/06/2022Registered 20/06/2022

Charge

outstanding

METRO BANK PLC

Created 17/06/2022Registered 20/06/2022

Charge

outstanding

METRO BANK PLC

Created 01/09/2017Registered 13/09/2017

Charge

outstanding

WPG TREASURY LIMITED

Created 01/09/2017Registered 06/09/2017

Charge

satisfied

JULIAN WILLIAM KNIGHT, GREGORY ROY KNIGHT, CHARLOTTE BOXALL

Created 01/09/2017Registered 05/09/2017Satisfied 05/08/2021

Charge

outstanding

METRO BANK PLC

Created 01/07/2016Registered 06/07/2016

charge

outstanding

JOHN PRENDERGAST, JOHN MCCANN, SEOSAMH FINBARR MACPEICE & ANTHONY O'CONNOR

Created 04/07/2008Registered 10/07/2008

charge

outstanding

PAUL PROPERTIES DPF NO 1 LIMITED

Created 29/05/2007Registered 30/05/2007

charge

outstanding

ROY HARRIS

Created 14/05/2007Registered 16/05/2007

charge

outstanding

MULJI'S LIMITED

Created 25/04/2007Registered 28/04/2007

charge

outstanding

PAUL PROPERTIES DPS NUMBER 1 LTD

Created 10/04/2007Registered 13/04/2007

charge

outstanding

LC25 LIMITED

Created 05/09/2006Registered 08/09/2006

charge

outstanding

GLENTWORTH PROPERTY CO. LIMITED

Created 05/07/2006Registered 07/07/2006

charge

outstanding

LLOF MANAGING TRUSTEE LIMITED AS TRUSTEE FOR THE LASALLE LONDON OFFICE FUND

Created 16/03/2006Registered 21/03/2006

CompanyRankvs 17+ SIC 92000 peers
68

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25

Employees86th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15

LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.56× · 20/20

Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15

Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15

Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10

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How is this score calculated?

Financial strength25/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

The Group's ability to continue operations is based on the assumption that these loans will not be recalled. The director maintains contact with the lenders on a regular basis. Going Concern Risk The director has noted that the core revenue streams continue to remain popular and is confident that the company is well positioned for the future. Promoting the success of the comp

Key FinancialsYear ending 27/04/2025

Net Worth

£18.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£13.4M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£16.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£22.4M

Current Liabilities

£6.3M

Fixed Assets

£32.7M

Debtors

£8.2M

Cost of Sales

£22.0M

Admin Expenses

£58.8M

Profit After Tax

£6.0M

8avg. employees+7

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£1.3M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£19.7M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£20.5M

Bank loans & overdrafts£18.1M

Assets less current liabilities£48.8M

Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

Year	Current Ratio	Implied Profit
2025	3.56	+£26.1M
2024	1.81	-£881k
2023	1.04	—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.