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Beta Bugs Limited

11000463

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
83 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

C/O BEECHES FARM, TRING, HP23 4LA
Incorporated 06/10/2017

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

72110
Research and experimental development on biotechnology

Officers

Mr Christopher Gareth Joseph Richards

director · Since 04/10/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Steven James King

director · Since 05/10/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · SCOTLAND · Age 64

Also on 2 other boards

Dr Nicola Ann Broughton

director · Since 03/06/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 54

Also on 7 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Scottish Enterprise

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

Atrium Court, Waterloo Street, Glasgow, G2 6HQ

Notified 19/12/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Meurig Freeman

Ceased 29/01/2018

Dr Thomas Farrugia

Ceased 19/12/2025

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

INNOVATE UK LOANS LIMITED

Created 20/12/2022Registered 03/01/2023

CompanyRankvs 14490+ SIC 72110 peers
49

Financial strength24th percentile among SIC peers · 6/25
Employees88th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.87× · 16/20
Longevity9 years trading (max 15) · 9/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength6/25 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.

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.

Longevity9/15 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 31/10/2021

Net Worth

£1

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£444k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£261k

Working capital

Current Assets

£561k

Current Liabilities

£299k

Fixed Assets

£94k

Debtors

£117k

Profit After Tax

£38k

7avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£355k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20211.87
20190.99

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.