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- Batson Groundcare Ltd
Batson Groundcare Ltd
- Company number
- 04371954
- Incorporated
- 12 Feb 200224 years trading
- Registered office
- Unit 1 Inkerman Road, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL13 4QB
- Nature of business
- Landscape service activities
Batson Groundcare Ltd is a 24-year-old private limited company registered in Bishop Auckland, company number 04371954, one of 11 landscaping companies in Bishop Auckland. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 December 2026, and the CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 March 2027.
Key dates
Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.
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Finances
From each year's balance sheet filed at Companies House. Small companies do not have to publish turnover or profit, so these are balance sheet figures.
- Net assets up £27K (+35.4%) on the year before, to £103K.
- Net assets rose in 8 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £287K against £408K owed within a year: 0.7 times cover.
- No employees reported for the latest year (directors are often not counted as employees).
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2016 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £103K | £77K | £287K | £408K | 0 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £76K | £69K | £281K | £366K | 30 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | -£95K | £5,616 | £219K | £403K | 21 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £41K | £6,149 | £251K | £255K | 23 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £41K | £4,229 | £175K | £199K | 17 |
| 31 Mar 2020 | £19K | £136K | £133K | 13 | |
| 31 Mar 2019 | £14K | £120K | £105K | ||
| 31 Mar 2018 | £12K | £146K | £134K | ||
| 31 Mar 2017 | £227 | £73K | £73K | ||
| 31 Mar 2016 | -£9,110 | £1,597 | £63K | £72K |
Who runs and owns Batson Groundcare Ltd
From the Companies House register. Individuals are shown by initials only; the full register is on Companies House.
Officer
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| S*** B*** | Director | Nov 2018 |
6 former officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| T*** B*** | Secretary | Feb 2002 | Jan 2013 |
| D*** G*** | Nominee Secretary | Feb 2002 | Feb 2002 |
| E*** B*** | Director | Feb 2002 | Aug 2010 |
| S*** B*** | Director | Aug 2010 | Jan 2013 |
| T*** B*** | Director | Feb 2002 | Oct 2022 |
| L*** G*** | Nominee director | Feb 2002 | Feb 2002 |
Person with significant control
Charges (secured borrowing)
1 of 2 registered charges are outstanding. A charge is security a lender takes over a company's assets, typically for a loan, mortgage or asset finance.
| Lender | Status | Registered |
|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Finance Limited | Outstanding | May 2023 |
| Lloyds Bank Commercial Finance Ltd | Satisfied Jun 2023 | Aug 2019 |
Public contracts won
Batson Groundcare Ltd has 6 public sector contract awards on record; the ones with their own published value total £1.3M, from 2022 to 2026. Source: Contracts Finder and Find a Tender award notices. For 3 of them the published figure is a shared or multi-year ceiling (a framework place, a multi-supplier award, or more than a small company could hold alone), so no value is shown. 4 of these were matched by the company's exact name because the notice gave no company number.
Awards by year
Main buyers
- Gentoo Group1 award
- Heddon on the Wall Parish Council1 award
- Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust1 award
- Adb (UK) Limited1 award
- Karbon Homes1 award
| Buyer | Contract | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gentoo Group | Minor Works Framework | Ceiling, not shown | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Heddon on the Wall Parish Council | Grounds Maintenance 2026 - 2029 | £15K | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust | Grounds Maintenance Services | £981K | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Karbon Homes | Arboricultural Surveys and Works | Ceiling, not shown | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Adb (UK) Limited | CA15388 - Arboricultural Surveys and Works | Ceiling, not shown | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Advance Learning Partnership | Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services | £342K | 31 Mar 2022 |
Where Batson Groundcare Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Bishop Auckland (DL13), in the County Durham local authority area, North East. Show DL13 4QB on a map.
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- North Star Scaffolding LtdScaffolders
What happens if Batson Groundcare Ltd files late
Companies House charges an automatic penalty the day after the deadline, and it rises the longer the accounts are late. These are the dates for this company's accounts due on 31 December 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Jan 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Feb 2027 to 31 Mar 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Apr 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jul 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Apr 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jun 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Sep 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Mar 2028 | another 10% of any unpaid tax |
For returns filed on or after 1 April 2026. Late three times in a row and the £200 penalties become £1,000 each.
Company details
As held on the Companies House register.
- Company number
- 04371954
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 12 February 2002 (24 years ago)
- Registered office
- Unit 1 Inkerman Road, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL13 4QB
- Nature of business
- Landscape service activities (SIC 81300)
- Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 12 February 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 2 registered
- Previous names
- Batson Landscape & Tree Care Ltd. (until 1 May 2018)
Municipal Trees Limited (until 23 Oct 2012)
Foxwood Play Limited (until 4 Oct 2010)
Filing notes for landscaping companies
Landscaping companies tend to be seasonal, so the year end date affects how much work in progress and how many unpaid invoices sit on the balance sheet.
Similar companies in Bishop Auckland
Other active landscaping companies registered in Bishop Auckland.
- Champion Gardens Ltd2025
- D T T Groundworks Ltd2019
- DT and RS Gardening Ltd2024
- G.E.H Developments Ltd2011
- MH Fencing and Gates Limited2014
- N J Metcalfe Park Services Ltd2022
- Orchard Tree Care Services Ltd2026
- S & P Landscaping Ltd2026
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Frequently asked questions
When are Batson Groundcare Ltd's accounts due?
Batson Groundcare Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 December 2026 (in 80 days), covering the period to 31 March 2026.
When is Batson Groundcare Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 March 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 January 2027.
Is Batson Groundcare Ltd still trading?
Batson Groundcare Ltd is listed as active on the Companies House register as of 1 Oct 2026. Active means it has not been dissolved or entered insolvency; it does not show whether it is currently taking on work.
What does Batson Groundcare Ltd do?
Batson Groundcare Ltd is registered under Landscape service activities (SIC 81300).
How old is Batson Groundcare Ltd?
Batson Groundcare Ltd was incorporated on 12 February 2002, 24 years ago.
Who runs Batson Groundcare Ltd?
Batson Groundcare Ltd has 1 active director, the longest-serving appointed in Nov 2018. Their names and service addresses are on the Companies House register.
Who owns Batson Groundcare Ltd?
One person or company has significant control of Batson Groundcare Ltd: an individual (owns 75% or more of the shares).
Has Batson Groundcare Ltd won public sector contracts?
Yes. Batson Groundcare Ltd has 6 contract awards from public bodies on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender (those with their own published value total £1.3M), most recently from Gentoo Group.
What is the penalty if Batson Groundcare Ltd files its accounts late?
Companies House charges £150 if the accounts are up to 1 month late, £375 up to 3 months, £750 up to 6 months and £1,500 after that, doubled if the previous year's accounts were also late. HMRC charges £200 for a CT600 filed a day late and another £200 at 3 months.
Official records
View Batson Groundcare Ltd on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026). Deadlines are worked out from the register and assume a standard accounting period; a change of year end or a short period moves them. This page is general information, not tax or accountancy advice.