# BEST START EDUCATION LTD (09266818)

> BEST START EDUCATION LTD is an active private limited company (company number 09266818) incorporated on 16 October 2014, registered in Harpenden. Its registered activity is other education n.e.c. (SIC 85590). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 July 2026, showing net assets of £9,839 and cash of £45k, with 0 employees on average. Net assets fell 48% on the prior period (£19k). Across the last 3 periods on record the net-asset trend is volatile.

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2014-10-16
- Registered office: Harpenden, AL5 5PW
- SIC 85590: Other education n.e.c.
- Next accounts due: 2028-04-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2026-10-30
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the upper half of 244 comparable companies in Hertfordshire (median £1,677, upper quartile £21k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | £9,839 | £45k | — | £35k | — | — | 0 |
| 2025-07-31 | £19k | £69k | £0 | £50k | — | — | 0 |
| 2024-07-31 | £17k | £47k | £2,165 | £32k | — | — | 0 |

current ratio 1.28; net assets trend volatile; size band micro.

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

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £9,839 at 31 July 2026
- Net assets down 25% or more on the prior period: -47.8% vs prior period
- Three or more accounting periods on record: 3 periods on record
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 16 October 2014

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## Persons with significant control

- Mrs Elena Colquhoun — owns 75–100% of shares, since 2016-10-16

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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/09266818
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