Company Overview
Business First Ltd is listed at the official companies registry as Active Private Limited Company. The company was incorporated on Tuesday 16 September 2008, so this is a well established company. Business First Ltd has been in business for 17 years and 6 months. The accounts status is total exemption full and the accounts are next due on Thursday 26 March 2026.
Registered Address

Group First House, Mead Way, Padiham, Lancs, BB12 7NG
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Companies House Data
Company NameBUSINESS FIRST LTD
Company Number06698683
Registered Office AddressGroup First House
 Mead Way
 BB12 7NG
Company CategoryPrivate Limited Company
Company StatusActive
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Incorporation Date16/09/2008
Accounting Reference Date Day26
Accounting Reference Date Month6
Accounts Next Due Date26/03/2026
Accounts Last Made Up Date30/06/2024
Accounts Account CategoryTOTAL EXEMPTION FULL
Returns Next Due Date14/10/2016
Returns Last Made Up Date16/09/2015
Directors & Members
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Toby Whittaker - Director
(British, 49 years old, born March 1977)
Appointed 01 November 2019
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Secretaries
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Other Company Directorships
Toby Whittaker
B1 SPACE LTD
B1 WORKSPACE LIMITED
BUSINESS FIRST BBL LIMITED
BUSINESS FIRST MANAGEMENT LIMITED
COPHALL PARKING GATWICK LTD
FIRST ESTATE (GROUND RENTS) LIMITED
GARAGEWORKS LIMITED
GRANGEMATE BARNSLEY LIMITED
GRANGEMATE BLACKBURN LIMITED
GRANGEMATE BURNLEY LIMITED
GRANGEMATE DERBY LIMITED
GRANGEMATE ELLESMERE PORT LIMITED
GRANGEMATE GLASGOW LIMITED
GRANGEMATE LEEDS LIMITED
GRANGEMATE LIVERPOOL LIMITED
GRANGEMATE MANCHESTER LIMITED
GRANGEMATE NORTHAMPTON LIMITED
GRANGEMATE NOTTINGHAM LIMITED
GRANGEMATE PRESTON LIMITED
GRANGEMATE ROCHDALE LIMITED
GRANGEMATE WAKEFIELD LIMITED
HELP-ME-PARK.COM LIMITED
LONDON LUTON AIRPORT PARKING LIMITED
MANN ISLAND LIMITED
MANN ISLAND SERVICES LIMITED
NORTHLIGHT ESTATES LIMITED
PARK FIRST AIRPORT PARKING LIMITED
PARK FIRST FREEHOLDS LIMITED
PARK FIRST LONDON LUTON LIMITED
SELECT ESCAPES LIMITED
STORE FIRST ST HELENS LIMITED
STRONGHOUSE HOLDINGS LIMITED
SUPASHED ROCHDALE LIMITED
WORK FIRST LIMITED
Balance Sheet Unlock full report
Accounts Date 30-Jun-2024 30-Jun-2022 30-Jun-2021
Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets 4,440,621 4,440,621 5,010,648
Current Assets 1,762,144 1,762,144 1,572,593
Creditors Due Within One Year 7,782,888 7,782,888 12,816,577
Working Cap -6,020,744 -6,020,744 -11,243,984
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities -1,580,123 -1,580,123 -6,233,336
Long-term Liabilities 1,889,830 1,889,830 0
Net Assets -3,469,953 -3,469,953 -6,233,336
Share Capital & Reserves
Share Cap - - -
Profit & Loss Reserves - - -
Other Reserves - - -
Shareholders Funds -3,469,953 -3,469,953 -6,233,336
Common Size Financial Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 30-Jun-2024 30-Jun-2022 30-Jun-2021
Tangible Fixed Assets - - -
Fixed Assets 71.6% 71.6% 76.1%
Stocks Inventory - - -
Debtors 28.4% 28.4% 23.9%
Cash Bank In Hand - - 0.0%
Current Assets 28.4% 28.4% 23.9%
Creditors Due Within One Year 125.5% 125.5% 194.7%
Net Current Assets Liabilities -97.1% -97.1% -170.8%
Creditors Due After One Year - - -
Accruals Deferred Income - - -
Provisions For Liabilities Charges - - -
Net Assets Liabilities Including Pension Asset Liability - - -
Called Up Share Capital - - -
Share Capital Allotted Called Up Paid - - -
Profit Loss Account Reserve - - -
Shareholder Funds -55.9% -55.9% -94.7%
Capital Employed - - -
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities -25.5% -25.5% -94.7%
Financial Ratio Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 30-Jun-2024 30-Jun-2022 30-Jun-2021
Liquidity Ratio 0.2 0.2 0.1
Solvency Ratio 0.6 0.6 0.5
Reserves to Assets - - -
Secured Creditors Unlock full report
Mortgages Charges 15
Mortgages Outstanding 13
Mortgages Part Satisfied 0
Mortgages Satisfied 2
Assets and Debt Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 30-Jun-2024 30-Jun-2022 30-Jun-2021
Assets 6,202,765 6,202,765 6,583,241
Debt 9,672,718 9,672,718 12,816,577
Net Assets/Debt -3,469,953 -3,469,953 -6,233,336

The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.

Current debt exceeded short term liquid assets as at the balance sheet date. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet net assets figure is negative. The latest accounts are not up-to-date. Later accounts are now overdue. Late filing is not a positive factor. Analysis based on the latest figures available must be taken in the context that the figures are not up-to-date.

Unlock full report  The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.Current debt exceeded short term liquid assets as at the balance sheet date. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet net assets figure is negative. The latest accounts are not up-to-date. Later accounts are now overdue. Late filing is not a positive factor. Analysis based on the latest figures available must be taken in the context that the figures are not up-to-date.   The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.Current debt exceeded short term liquid assets as at the balance sheet date. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet net assets figure is negative. The latest accounts are not up-to-date. Later accounts are now overdue. Late filing is not a positive factor. Analysis based on the latest figures available must be taken in the context that the figures are not up-to-date.

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Public Record Information Unlock full report
Exact Court Judgements
Period of Months Last 12m 13-24m 25-36m 37-48m 49-60m 61-72m
Number of Exact CCJS X Y Y X X Y
Value of Exact CCJS YXY YK S S X KX
Supplier Credit Limits Unlock full report
Date Sector Notified Amount Terms
XK-SXY XKXYXK SXSKXYXK £X,000 XS XYSKS
SK-SYY SKXYXKYKKY KSXX KKXXYXS £YY,000 YS XYSKS SK YXXSXS
YK-SXY XKXYXYYK SXSXYXK £SX,000 XS XYSKS
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Total Invoices Paid Before
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30 days due		 Owing after
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Company Valuation Analysis Unlock full report

Going Concern Valuation

The going concern valuations value the company on the basis that it continues to trade without the threat of liquidation for the foreseeable future. These valuations are primarily profit and cashflow based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XSI,000 Retained Profit £YX,000
Estimated Mid Value £YY,000 EBIT £SY,000
Estimated Low Value £X,000 EBITDA £SSX,000

Liquidation Valuation

The liquidaton valuation values the company as if it were to cease trading and assets were subject to rapid disposal to cover liabilities. This valuation is primarily asset based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XY,000 Total Assets £XIX,000
Estimated Mid Value £Y,000 Net Assets £YX,000
Estimated Low Value £S,000 Tangible Equity £SX,000

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First Report Score: (0-10) X
Financial Status Guide:
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8 Very Good
7 Good
6 Above Average
5 Average
4 Below Average
3 Poor
2 Weak
1 Very Weak
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Risk Score (1-100) X
Risk Band Description XXMXMXMX SISX
Risk Assessment Meeting of Creditors
Credit Rating XSKX
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Z Score X
Risk Band XY
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Z Score Bands

1 Low Risk 3.00 and above
2 Caution 2.63 - 2.99
3 Risk of Failure within 2 years 1.24 - 2.62
4 High Probability Failure Below 1.24
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Document Filings
Confirmation statement made on 17 November 2025 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 17 November 2024 with no updates
Registration of charge 066986830015, created on 30 May 2024
Registration of charge 066986830014, created on 30 May 2024
Previous accounting period shortened from 27 June 2023 to 26 June 2023
Confirmation statement made on 17 November 2023 with no updates
Registration of charge 066986830013, created on 4 April 2023
Previous accounting period shortened from 28 June 2022 to 27 June 2022
Registration of charge 066986830012, created on 24 January 2023
Registration of charge 066986830011, created on 24 January 2023
Registration of charge 066986830010, created on 24 January 2023
Confirmation statement made on 17 November 2022 with no updates
Registration of charge 066986830009, created on 8 February 2022
Registration of charge 066986830007, created on 22 December 2021
Registration of charge 066986830008, created on 22 December 2021
Registration of charge 066986830006, created on 22 December 2021
Registration of charge 066986830005, created on 22 December 2021
Confirmation statement made on 17 November 2021 with no updates
Registration of charge 066986830004, created on 28 September 2021
Registration of charge 066986830003, created on 28 September 2021
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