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Bamford Bus Company Limited

12214576

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

NORTH BAILEY HOUSE, OXFORD, OX1 2RP
Incorporated 18/09/2019

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 06/09/2025

Due 20/09/2026

On track

Industry

29100
Manufacture of motor vehicles

Officers

Mr Joseph Cyril Edward Bamford

director · Since 18/09/2019

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Also on 24 other boards

Mr Elliott Gordon Findlay Matthew

director · Since 29/07/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 33

Also on 27 other boards

Mr Charles James Grime

director · Since 19/03/2026

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 50

Also on 12 other boards

Mr Christian Charles Reynolds

director · Since 19/03/2026

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 50

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Green Investment Company One Limited

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

North Bailey House, 12 New Inn Hall Street, Oxford, OX1 2RP

Reg: 13737699 · Companies Hose · Private Limited Company

Notified 19/11/2021

Former PSCs

Abc Topco Limited

Ceased 19/11/2021

Bamford Bus Holding Company 2 Limited

Ceased 19/11/2021

Charges2 outstanding

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outstanding

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WRIGHTS GROUP LIMITED (IN ADMINISTRATION) · WRIGHTBUS LIMITED (IN ADMINISTRATION) · WRIGHT EN-DRIVE LIMITED (IN ADMINISTRATION) · WRIGHT COMPOSITES LIMITED (IN ADMINISTRATION) · THERE ARE MORE THAN FOUR PERSONS ENTITLED

Created 22/10/2019Registered 30/10/2019Satisfied 13/01/2020
Charge
satisfied

WRIGHTS GROUP LIMITED (IN ADMINISTRATION) · WRIGHTBUS LIMITED (IN ADMINISTRATION) · WRIGHT EN-DRIVE LIMITED (IN ADMINISTRATION) · WRIGHT COMPOSITES LIMITED (IN ADMINISTRATION) · THERE ARE MORE THAN FOUR PERSONS ENTITLED

Created 22/10/2019Registered 30/10/2019Satisfied 15/12/2020

CompanyRankvs 78+ SIC 29100 peers
54

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.46× · 12/20
Longevity7 years trading (max 15) · 7/15
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.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity12/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity7/15 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

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from the date when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities, and the responsibilities of the directors , with respect

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£455.1M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£35.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£59.1M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£31.1M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£72.8M

Working capital

Current Assets

£230.5M

Current Liabilities

£157.6M

Fixed Assets

£17.3M

Debtors

£53.8M

Cost of Sales

£361.8M

Gross Profit

£93.4M

Admin Expenses

£61.4M

Operating Profit

£36.9M

Profit After Tax

£23.9M

1876avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£2.1M
Dividends paid-£12.0M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£63.3M
NI contributions£6.6M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£7.0M
Bank loans & overdrafts£5.0M
Assets less current liabilities£90.1M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2023.0.135

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20241.46

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.