# GLOBE BACKPACKERS LIMITED (08880884)

> GLOBE BACKPACKERS LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number 08880884) incorporated on 6 February 2014, registered in Exeter. Its registered activity is youth hostels (SIC 55202). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 July 2025, showing net assets of £16k and cash of £397, with 4 employees on average. Net assets fell 52% on the prior period (£33k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2014-02-06
- Registered office: Exeter, EX4 4BP
- SIC 55202: Youth hostels
- Next accounts due: 2027-04-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-02-20
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the upper half of 196 comparable companies in the UK (median £2,360, upper quartile £35k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-31 | £16k | £397 | £37k | £25k | — | — | 4 |
| 2024-07-31 | £33k | £393 | £51k | £29k | — | — | 4 |

current ratio 1.49; size band micro.

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

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £15,805 at 31 July 2025
- Net assets down 25% or more on the prior period: -51.8% vs prior period
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 6 February 2014

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## Persons with significant control

- Mr Paul Anthony Heaton — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights, since 2016-04-06
- Mrs Caroline Anne Heaton — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights, since 2016-04-06

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