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Buston & Maughan Limited

05432831

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

Unit 11 St. Stephens Court, Low Willington, Crook, DL15 0BF
Incorporated 22/04/2005

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 22/04/2026

Due 06/05/2027

On track

Industry

43220
Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation

Officers

Mr Michael James Maughan

director · Since 22/04/2005

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 52

Also on 3 other boards

Mr John Michael Buston

director · Since 22/04/2005

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 43

Also on 2 other boards

John Michael Buston

secretary · Since 22/04/2005

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

John Michael Buston

secretary · Since 22/04/2005

British

John Michael Buston

director · Since 22/04/2005

British · United Kingdom · Age 43

Michael James Maughan

director · Since 22/04/2005

British · United Kingdom · Age 52

Former

Luciene James Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 22/04/2005

The Company Registration Agents Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 22/04/2005

Susan Maughan

director · Resigned 30/09/2025

Penny Louise Buston

director · Resigned 30/09/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Timec 1901 Limited

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

Time Central, 32 Gallowgate, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4BF

Notified 30/09/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Michael James Maughan

Ceased 30/09/2025

Mrs Penny Buston

Ceased 30/09/2025

Mr John Michael Buston

Ceased 30/09/2025

Mrs Susan Maughan

Ceased 30/09/2025

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

FORESIGHT GROUP LLP (CRN: OC300878)

Created 30/09/2025Registered 16/10/2025
Charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK COMMERCIAL FINANCE LTD

Created 27/05/2022Registered 01/06/2022Satisfied 22/09/2025

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-07

Active

typeltd
2026-07-07

Private Limited Company

address line1Unit 11 St. Stephens Court
2026-07-07

UNIT 11 ST. STEPHENS COURT

post townCrook
2026-07-07

CROOK

CompanyRankvs 1464+ SIC 43220 peers
76

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.52× · 16/20
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 strength25/25 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.

Liquidity16/20 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£2.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£3.0M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.6M

Current Liabilities

£3.7M

Fixed Assets

£892k

Debtors

£2.3M

71avg. employees+15

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£636k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.8M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.52+£1.2M
20241.26+£29k
20231.37

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.