# HORTUS CENTRUM LTD (12962278)

> HORTUS CENTRUM LTD is an active private limited company (company number 12962278) incorporated on 20 October 2020, registered in Hook. Its registered activity is activities of other holding companies n.e.c. (SIC 64209). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 August 2024, showing net assets of −£56k and cash of £27k, with 4 employees on average. Net assets fell 247% on the prior period (£38k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2020-10-20
- Registered office: Hook, RG27 8LQ
- SIC 64209: Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
- Next accounts due: 2026-05-31
- Confirmation statement due: 2026-11-03
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the bottom quarter of 1,002 comparable companies in Reading (median £100, upper quartile £168k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-31 | −£56k | £27k | £4,768 | £1.02m | — | — | 4 |
| 2023-08-31 | £38k | £43k | £24k | £1.08m | — | — | 4 |

current ratio 0.03; size band micro.

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

- Net assets below zero: Net assets £-55,937 at 31 August 2024
- Net assets down 25% or more on the prior period: -247.2% vs prior period
- Current assets below creditors within one year: Current ratio 0.03
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 20 October 2020
- Accounts past their due date: Due 31 May 2026

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## Persons with significant control

- Mr Christopher Mark Straver — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights, since 2020-10-20

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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/12962278
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