BATES FINANCE LIMITED

03562178
Active Chelmsford

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2 employees website.com
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BATES FINANCE LIMITED

03562178

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Founded 12 May 1998 Active Chelmsford, United Kingdom 2 employees website.com
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Previous Company Names

BATES FINANCE HOLDINGS LTD 12 May 1998 — 23 Dec 2009
Accounts Submitted 18 Sept 2025 Next due 30 Sept 2026 3 months remaining
Confirmation Submitted 14 May 2026 Next due 26 May 2027 11 months remaining
Net assets £6M £307K 2024 year on year
Total assets £7M £2M 2024 year on year
Total Liabilities £2M £1M 2024 year on year
Charges 2
2 outstanding

Contact & Details

Contact

Registered Address

1st Floor, County House 100 New London Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0RG United Kingdom

Full company profile for BATES FINANCE LIMITED (03562178), an active company based in Chelmsford, United Kingdom. Incorporated 12 May 1998. Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.. View financials, directors, shareholders, and filings.

Business Summary

This company specializes in providing innovative solutions and services across multiple sectors.

Products & Services

consulting software analytics integration

Reports

Credit Report

In-depth credit score, financial analysis, risk assessment and company intelligence.

Financials

Financials

Period 1 Jan → 31 Dec 2024
Type total-exemption-full
Next accounts 31 Dec 2025
Due by 30 Sept 2026 3 months remaining

Net Assets, Total Assets & Total Liabilities (2014–2024)

Cash in Bank

£10.46k

Decreased by £85.52k (-89%)

Net Assets

£5.85M

Increased by £307.16k (+6%)

Total Liabilities

£1.54M

Increased by £1.20M (+351%)

Turnover

N/A

Employees

2

Decreased by 1 (-33%)

Debt Ratio

21%

Increased by 15 (+250%)

Financial History

Revenue, profit, EBITDA and key financial figures

2024
31 Dec Year End
2023
31 Dec Year End
P&L
Revenue
£142.3M
£128.7M
Gross Profit
£48.2M
£43.1M
Operating Profit
£22.4M
£19.8M
Net Profit
£18.1M
£15.9M
EBITDA
£31.5M
£28.2M
Assets
Cash
£24.7M
£21.3M
Total Assets
£89.4M
£82.1M
Liabilities
Total Liabilities
£45.2M
£41.8M
Key Metrics
Employees
1,247
1,156
Latest Revenue
£142.3M
Latest EBITDA
£31.5M
Cash Position
£24.7M

Funding

Fundraising & Grants

No fundraising or grants recorded

Investors (0)

No investor information available

Officers

Officers

1 active 2 resigned
Status
Provan, Graeme DavidDirectorBritishEngland5714 Mar 2025Active

Shareholders

Shareholders (4)

Edward Stephen Argent Belcher
40.1%
Hilary Angela Argent Belcher
40.1%

Persons with Significant Control

Persons with Significant Control (4)

4 Active

Hilary Angela Argent Belcher

British

Active
Notified 30 Jun 2016
Residence United Kingdom
DOB April 1946
Nature of Control
  • Ownership Of Shares 25 To 50 Percent

Edward Stephen Argent Belcher

British

Active
Notified 30 Jun 2016
Residence England
DOB December 1946
Nature of Control
  • Ownership Of Shares 25 To 50 Percent

Mrs Hilary Angela Argent Belcher

British

Active
Notified 30 Jun 2016
Residence United Kingdom
DOB April 1946
Nature of Control
  • Ownership Of Shares 25 To 50 Percent
  • Voting Rights 25 To 50 Percent

Edward Stephen Argent Belcher

British

Active
Notified 30 Jun 2016
Residence United Kingdom
DOB December 1946
Nature of Control
  • Ownership Of Shares 25 To 50 Percent
  • Voting Rights 25 To 50 Percent

Group Structure

Group Structure

No group structure identified

Charges

Charges

2 outstanding

Properties

Properties

2 freehold 2 total
AddressTenurePrice PaidDate Added
Harcog Motor Centre 77-83 (odd), Maldon Road, Witham (CM8 1HP) BRAINTREE
Freehold-8 Jan 2010
4 Little Mill Cottages, Maldon Road, Ulting, Maldon (CM9 6PZ) MALDON
Freehold£177,5308 Jan 2010
Harcog Motor Centre 77-83 (odd), Maldon Road, Witham (CM8 1HP)
Freehold
Added 8 Jan 2010
District BRAINTREE
4 Little Mill Cottages, Maldon Road, Ulting, Maldon (CM9 6PZ)
Freehold £177,530
Added 8 Jan 2010
District MALDON

Documents

Company Filings

DateCategoryDescriptionDocument
14 May 2026Confirmation StatementConfirmation statement made on 12 May 2026 with no updates
14 Jan 2026MortgageMortgage Create With Deed With Charge Number Charge Creation Date
5 Dec 2025Persons With Significant ControlChange to Mr Edward Stephen Argent Belcher as a person with significant control on 30 Jun 2016
5 Dec 2025Persons With Significant ControlChange to Mrs Hilary Angela Argent Belcher as a person with significant control on 30 Jun 2016
4 Dec 2025Persons With Significant ControlChange to Mr Edward Stephen Argent Belcher as a person with significant control on 30 Jun 2016
14 May 2026 Confirmation Statement

Confirmation statement made on 12 May 2026 with no updates

14 Jan 2026 Mortgage

Mortgage Create With Deed With Charge Number Charge Creation Date

5 Dec 2025 Persons With Significant Control

Change to Mr Edward Stephen Argent Belcher as a person with significant control on 30 Jun 2016

5 Dec 2025 Persons With Significant Control

Change to Mrs Hilary Angela Argent Belcher as a person with significant control on 30 Jun 2016

4 Dec 2025 Persons With Significant Control

Change to Mr Edward Stephen Argent Belcher as a person with significant control on 30 Jun 2016

Recent Activity

Latest Activity

Confirmation statement made on 12 May 2026 with no updates

1 months ago on 14 May 2026

Mortgage Create With Deed With Charge Number Charge Creation Date

5 months ago on 14 Jan 2026

Change to Mr Edward Stephen Argent Belcher as a person with significant control on 30 Jun 2016

6 months ago on 5 Dec 2025

Change to Mrs Hilary Angela Argent Belcher as a person with significant control on 30 Jun 2016

6 months ago on 5 Dec 2025

Change to Mr Edward Stephen Argent Belcher as a person with significant control on 30 Jun 2016

6 months ago on 4 Dec 2025