# BEARE VIOLINS LIMITED (00538579)

> BEARE VIOLINS LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number 00538579) incorporated on 27 September 1954, registered in Chichester. Its registered activity is other business support service activities n.e.c. (SIC 82990). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 December 2024, showing net assets of £8.55m and cash of £1.01m, with 8 employees on average. Net assets fell 8% on the prior period (£9.31m).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 1954-09-27
- Registered office: Chichester, PO20 7AJ
- SIC 82990: Other business support service activities n.e.c.
- Next accounts due: 2026-09-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-10-11
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 1,273 comparable companies in Portsmouth (median £3,960, upper quartile £47k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | £8.55m | £1.01m | — | — | — | — | 8 |
| 2023-12-31 | £9.31m | £2.24m | — | — | — | — | 8 |

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## Filing and accounts signals (facts, not a rating)

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £8,551,393 at 31 December 2024
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £1,005,203
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 27 September 1954
- Accounts past their due date: Due 30 September 2026

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## Persons with significant control

- Mr Peter William Richard Beare — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, since 2024-10-29
- Ms Penelope Moira Catherine Beare — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, since 2024-10-29
- Mr Piers Harcourt Master — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, since 2024-10-29

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Source: Companies House register snapshot 2026-08-31, Open Government Licence v3.0. Information may have changed since that date and is not advice or a credit reference; check the official record before relying on it. Official record: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/00538579
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