# NEXT BUS LIMITED (03897008)

> NEXT BUS LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number 03897008) incorporated on 20 December 1999, registered in Blackpool. Its registered activity is other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c. (SIC 74909). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 December 2024, showing net assets of £154k and cash of £16k, with 3 employees on average. Net assets rose 297% on the prior period (£39k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 1999-12-20
- Registered office: Blackpool, FY4 2FF
- SIC 74909: Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.
- Next accounts due: 2026-09-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-01-03
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 827 comparable companies in Lancashire (median £4,552, upper quartile £37k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | £154k | £16k | — | £172k | — | — | 3 |
| 2023-12-31 | £39k | £27k | — | £354k | — | — | 3 |

current ratio 1.24; size band micro.

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

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £153,615 at 31 December 2024
- Net assets up 10% or more on the prior period: +296.6% vs prior period
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 20 December 1999
- Accounts past their due date: Due 30 September 2026

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## Persons with significant control

- Mr Justin Marc Pickford — owns 75–100% of shares; holds 75–100% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, since 2016-04-06

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