Company Overview
Big Bus Tours Group Limited is listed at the official companies registry as Active Private Limited Company. The company was incorporated on Wednesday 11 February 2015, so this is a well established company. Big Bus Tours Group Limited has been in business for 9 years and 3 months. The accounts status is full and the accounts are next due on Friday 31 January 2025.
Registered Address

110 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9SA
Credit Reports Available

These credit rating reports are available now:


Credit Analysts Report
Get Report >>

Standard Credit Report
Get Report >>

Basic Credit Report
Get Report >>

24/7 credit rating data feed - no UK company credit reports are updated faster

Companies House Data
Company NameBIG BUS TOURS GROUP LIMITED
Company Number09435174
Registered Office Address110 BUCKINGHAM PALACE ROAD
 SW1W 9SA
Company CategoryPrivate Limited Company
Company StatusActive
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Incorporation Date11/02/2015
Accounting Reference Date Day30
Accounting Reference Date Month4
Accounts Next Due Date31/01/2025
Accounts Last Made Up Date30/04/2023
Accounts Account CategoryFULL
Returns Next Due Date11/03/2017
Returns Last Made Up Date11/02/2016
Previous Company NameChanged Date
BIG BUS TOURS BIDCO LIMITED04 Aug 2015
Directors & Members
Show Resigned
Philip Boggon - Director
(British, 54 years old, born December 1970)
Director - Appointed 01 February 2022
 Active
Timothy Easingwood - Director
(British, 47 years old, born January 1977)
Director - Appointed 11 February 2015
 Active
James Lenane - Director
(British, 52 years old, born June 1972)
Director - Appointed 18 March 2015
 Active
Benedict Smith - Director
(British, 55 years old, born January 1969)
Director - Appointed 01 February 2022
 Active
Vagn Sorensen - Director
(Danish, 65 years old, born December 1959)
Director - Appointed 04 March 2019
 Active
Patrick Waterman - Director
(British, 65 years old, born October 1959)
Director - Appointed 18 March 2015
 Active
Secretaries
No Secretaries Appointed
Other Company Directorships
Philip Boggon
BIG BUS TOURS EU LIMITED
BIG BUS TOURS GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
BIG BUS TOURS HOLDINGS 1 LIMITED
BIG BUS TOURS HOLDINGS 1A LIMITED
BIG BUS TOURS HOLDINGS 2 LIMITED
BIG BUS TOURS LIMITED
BIG BUS TOURS NEWCO 1 LIMITED
BIG BUS TOURS NEWCO 2 LIMITED
BIG BUS TOURS NEWCO 3 LIMITED
Timothy Easingwood
BIG BUS TOURS GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
BIG BUS TOURS HOLDINGS 1 LIMITED
BIG BUS TOURS HOLDINGS 2 LIMITED
EDEN BIDCO LIMITED
EDEN MIDCO 1 LIMITED
EDEN MIDCO 2 LIMITED
EXPONENT PRIVATE EQUITY LLP
GROUP GTI LTD
GWE DEBTCO LIMITED
GWE FINCO LIMITED
GWE MIDCO LIMITED
GWE TOPCO LIMITED
GWE UK BIDCO LIMITED
IMMEDIATE MEDIA COMPANY MAGICALIA HOLDINGS LIMITED
MILO SPV 4 LIMITED
MYTIME MEDIA GROUP LIMITED
MYTIME MEDIA HOLDINGS LIMITED
PATTONAIR EUROPE LIMITED
PATTONAIR GROUP LIMITED
PATTONAIR HOLDINGS LIMITED
PATTONAIR UK LIMITED
QUICKSILVER DOLLAR LOANCO LIMITED
QUICKSILVER EURO LOANCO LIMITED
QUICKSILVER MIDCO LIMITED
THE LEISURE PASS GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
James Lenane
BIG BUS TOURS GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
BIG BUS TOURS HOLDINGS 1 LIMITED
BIG BUS TOURS HOLDINGS 2 LIMITED
CONNACHT SPV 1 LIMITED
CONNACHT SPV 2 LIMITED
CONNACHT SPV 3 LIMITED
CONNACHT SPV 6 LIMITED
DISCOVERY GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
EDEN BIDCO LIMITED
EDEN MIDCO 1 LIMITED
EDEN MIDCO 2 LIMITED
EXPONENT PRIVATE EQUITY (HOLDINGS) LLP
EXPONENT PRIVATE EQUITY LLP
FENCE BIDCO LIMITED
FENCE HOLDCO LIMITED
FENCE MIDCO LIMITED
FENCE TOPCO LIMITED
GROUP GTI LTD
HAMPSHIRE BIDCO LIMITED
HAMPSHIRE MIDCO LIMITED
HAMPSHIRE TOPCO LIMITED
HERO ACQUISITIONS LIMITED
INTERNATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED
KINGSTON HOLDCO LIMITED
KINGSTON MIDCO 1 LIMITED
KINGSTON MIDCO 2 LIMITED
NEW SCIENTIST LIMITED
THE AMBASSADOR ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LIMITED
THE LEISURE PASS GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
VANCOUVER MIDCO 1 LIMITED
VANCOUVER MIDCO 2 LIMITED
VANCOUVER TOPCO LIMITED
Benedict Smith
AI WERTHEIMER DEBTCO UK LIMITED
AI WERTHEIMER HOLDCO UK LIMITED
AI WERTHEIMER MIDCO UK LIMITED
AUTOVIA LIMITED
BLACKSMITH CONSULTING LIMITED
BROADLEAF NEWCO 1 LIMITED
BROADLEAF TOPCO LIMITED
BUYACAR LIMITED
CYCLIST HOLDINGS LIMITED
EVO PUBLICATIONS LIMITED
EXPERT REVIEWS HOLDINGS LIMITED
FEATURECODE 4
FORTEAN TIMES HOLDINGS LIMITED
GAME DIGITAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED
GAME RETAIL LIMITED
GOODSANDSERVICES.TV LIMITED
MCCOLL'S RETAIL GROUP PLC
MULTIPLAY (UK) LIMITED
OCTANE MEDIA LIMITED
SMOKE AND MIRRORS PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
TAG ACQUISITIONS LIMITED
TAG EUROPE LIMITED
TAG PAC LIMITED
TAG RESPONSE LIMITED
TAG STORAGE LIMITED
TAG TOPCO LIMITED
TAG WORLDWIDE GROUP LIMITED
TAG WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS LIMITED
THE STATIONERY OFFICE HOLDINGS LIMITED
THE STATIONERY OFFICE LIMITED
VIZ HOLDINGS LIMITED
WERTHEIMER UK LIMITED
WILLIAMS LEA CCM LIMITED
WILLIAMS LEA GROUP LIMITED
WILLIAMS LEA LIMITED
Vagn Sorensen
BIG BUS TOURS GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
CNH INDUSTRIAL N.V.
PANTHEON INFRASTRUCTURE PLC
Patrick Waterman
ARRIVA TOURS LIMITED
BIG BUS TOURS EU LIMITED
BIG BUS TOURS GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
BIG BUS TOURS HOLDINGS 1 LIMITED
BIG BUS TOURS HOLDINGS 2 LIMITED
BIG BUS TOURS LIMITED
CONFEDERATION OF PASSENGER TRANSPORT UK
METROLINE NOMINEES LIMITED
OUT OF TOWN TOURS LIMITED
PACHESHAM PARK ESTATE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED
SOUTHERN CARBURETTERS HOLDINGS LIMITED
SOUTHERN CARBURETTERS LIMITED
STEG DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
THE BIG BUS COMPANY LIMITED
THE CEDARS MANAGEMENT COMPANY (BOOKHAM) LIMITED
THE LEISURE PASS GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
THE ORIGINAL LONDON SIGHTSEEING TOUR LIMITED
Balance Sheet Unlock full report
Accounts Date 30-Apr-2023 30-Apr-2016
Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets 309,693,000 309,693,000
Current Assets 61,593,000 61,593,000
Creditors Due Within One Year 228,925,000 228,925,000
Working Cap -167,332,000 -167,332,000
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 142,361,000 142,361,000
Long-term Liabilities 167,602,000 167,602,000
Net Assets -25,241,000 -25,241,000
Share Capital & Reserves
Share Cap 941,000 941,000
Profit & Loss Reserves -26,182,000 -26,182,000
Other Reserves 0 0
Shareholders Funds -25,241,000 -25,241,000
Common Size Financial Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 30-Apr-2023 30-Apr-2016
Tangible Fixed Assets - -
Fixed Assets 83.4% 83.4%
Stocks Inventory 0.0% 0.0%
Debtors 0.3% 0.3%
Cash Bank In Hand 4.9% 4.9%
Current Assets 16.6% 16.6%
Creditors Due Within One Year 61.7% 61.7%
Net Current Assets Liabilities -45.1% -45.1%
Creditors Due After One Year 45.1% 45.1%
Accruals Deferred Income - -
Provisions For Liabilities Charges - -
Net Assets Liabilities Including Pension Asset Liability -6.8% -6.8%
Called Up Share Capital 0.3% 0.3%
Share Capital Allotted Called Up Paid 0.3% 0.3%
Profit Loss Account Reserve -7.1% -7.1%
Shareholder Funds -6.8% -6.8%
Capital Employed - -
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 38.3% 38.3%
Financial Ratio Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 30-Apr-2023 30-Apr-2016
Liquidity Ratio 0.3 0.3
Solvency Ratio 0.9 0.9
Reserves to Assets -0.1 -0.1
Secured Creditors Unlock full report
Mortgages Charges 8
Mortgages Outstanding 8
Mortgages Part Satisfied 0
Mortgages Satisfied 0
Assets and Debt Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 30-Apr-2023 30-Apr-2016
Assets 371,286,000 371,286,000
Debt 396,527,000 396,527,000
Net Assets/Debt -25,241,000 -25,241,000

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.

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 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.

This review of public record balance sheet and company status information is presented under the terms of Open Government Licence and is for informational purposes only, is general in nature, and is not intended as an opinion or advice for any specific circumstances. The commentary and the colour band score is not a credit rating or credit risk assessment.

This review does not constitute a full credit rating or credit risk assessment based on the full analysis and credit score algorithms used in our credit reports. A full credit report may also provide information relating to trade payment history and county court or court judgments if any.

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
Payment Records Unlock full report
Payment Records from it's suppliers' company ledger show how a company is paying its suppliers

Payment Analysis

Total Invoices Paid Before
30 days due		 Paid After
30 days due		 Owing Before
30 days due		 Owing after
30 days due
XYX SX K YX X
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

The above valuations are based on our own algorithms and take no account of many factors that can influence actual valuations realized and should not therefore be assumed to be accurate.
Credit Status Checklist Unlock full report
Business Growth Please purchase a report to see true comments
EBITDA Purchase a report to see true comments
Dividends Please purchase a report to see true comments about this company
Retained Profits Retained Profits for this company
Debt Interest Debt Interest for this company
Cash Flow Cash Flow for this company
CCJs CCJs for this company
Age of Company Age of Company for this company
Solvency Solvency for this company
Secured Creditors Secured Creditors for this company
Ownership Ownership for this company


First Report Score: (0-10) X
Financial Status Guide:
10 Very Strong
9 Strong
8 Very Good
7 Good
6 Above Average
5 Average
4 Below Average
3 Poor
2 Weak
1 Very Weak
0 Critical

Risk Score Trend

Risk Rating Unlock full report

This is the credit risk assessment used by one of the top UK credit reference agencies.

Risk Score (1-100) X
Risk Band Description XXMXMXMX SISX
Risk Assessment Meeting of Creditors
Credit Rating XSKX
Altman Z Score Credit Risk Rating Unlock full report

There have been many bankruptcy predictors developed, however none has been so thoroughly tested and broadly accepted as the Altman Z-Score.

Z Score X
Risk Band XY
Risk Band Description The Z Score is not used for small companies where full accounts are not filed because profit and loss account items are required to calculate the score.

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
Other Business around SW1W 9SA
HALE LEYS (NOMINEES) LIMITED
128 BUCKINGHAM PALACE ROAD, LONDON, SW1W 9SA
PRIMEHAVEN PROPERTIES LIMITED
140 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9SA
HALO DEVELOPMENTS (IRWELL) LIMITED
128 BUCKINGHAM PALACE ROAD, LONDON, SW1W 9SA
SINGHANIA & CO. LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP
134 Buckingham Palace Road, 2nd Floor, London, SW1W 9SA
WESTMINSTER CITY PROPERTIES LIMITED
140 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9SA
BOARDING EDUCATION ALLIANCE
Boarding Schools Association Fourth Floor, 134 - 136 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9SA
BESWICK HEALTHCARE LIMITED
128 BUCKINGHAM PALACE ROAD, LONDON, SW1W 9SA
AT WORK HUBS LIMITED
140 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9SA
POST ADVISORY EUROPE LIMITED
140 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9SA
RED RIO PETROLEUM LTD
140 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9SA
Document Filings
Confirmation statement made on 11 February 2024 with updates
Registration of charge 094351740008, created on 13 July 2023
Registration of charge 094351740007, created on 28 April 2023
Confirmation statement made on 11 February 2023 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 11 February 2022 with updates
Appointment of Mr Philip Nathan Boggon as a director on 1 February 2022
Appointment of Mr Benedict James Smith as a director on 1 February 2022
Termination of appointment of Sean Ernest Wilkins as a director on 31 January 2022
Director's details changed for Mr James Richard St John Lenane on 22 November 2020
Confirmation statement made on 11 February 2021 with updates
Registration of charge 094351740006, created on 14 December 2020
Registration of charge 094351740005, created on 17 April 2020
Confirmation statement made on 11 February 2020 with updates
Termination of appointment of Alexander De Muschamp Payne as a director on 27 January 2020
Appointment of Mr Vagn Sorensen as a director on 4 March 2019
Director's details changed for Mr James Richard St John Lenane on 15 February 2019
Confirmation statement made on 11 February 2019 with updates
Termination of appointment of John Stewart Donaldson as a director on 31 December 2018
Registration of charge 094351740003, created on 5 December 2018
Registration of charge 094351740004, created on 5 December 2018
Terms and Conditions Cancellations Contact Us

In using this service you agree to the Terms and Conditions

© 2024 Check Free