# BUCHANAN SKIP HIRE LTD. (SC235657)

> BUCHANAN SKIP HIRE LTD. is an active private limited company (company number SC235657) incorporated on 20 August 2002, registered in Livingston. Its registered activity is collection of non-hazardous waste (SIC 38110). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 October 2025, showing net assets of £1.83m and cash of £779k, with 36 employees on average. Net assets fell 18% on the prior period (£2.25m).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2002-08-20
- Registered office: Livingston, EH54 8QZ
- SIC 38110: Collection of non-hazardous waste
- Next accounts due: 2027-07-31
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-09-03
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 3,761 comparable companies in the UK (median £721, upper quartile £34k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-31 | £1.83m | £779k | £337k | £594k | — | — | 36 |
| 2024-10-31 | £2.25m | £997k | £380k | £573k | — | — | 36 |

current ratio 1.88; size band small.

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

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £1,833,876 at 31 October 2025
- Current assets at least 1.5× creditors within one year: Current ratio 1.88
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £778,795
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 20 August 2002

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## Persons with significant control

- Buchanan & Sons Limited (corporate-entity) — owns 75–100% of shares, since 2016-08-20

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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/SC235657
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