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Companies House · 03442083 In liquidation

Keeping Kids Company

Private company limited by guarantee

4 Abbey Orchard Street, London, SW1P 2HT

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03442083

Company number

30 Sep 1997

Incorporated

8

Active officers

31 Dec 2013

Last accounts made up to

Keeping Kids Company company overview

Keeping Kids Company is a private company limited by guarantee registered with company number 03442083. It was incorporated on 30 Sep 1997 and its current status is in liquidation.

The registered office is at 4 Abbey Orchard Street, London, SW1P 2HT. The company has 8 active officers.

Keeping Kids Company upcoming deadlines

This company is in liquidation, so the register shows no filing deadlines for it.

Keeping Kids Company at a glance

29 years

Trading age

10,636 days since incorporation

8

Active officers

Alan, Erica, Richard, Francesca

119

Filings on record

Latest: 22 Oct 2026

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Filing health score

Company is in liquidation

Directors of Keeping Kids Company

Nature of business (SIC codes)

88990

Other social work activities without accommodation not elsewhere classified

Allowable expenses for Keeping Kids Company

Based on Keeping Kids Company's SIC code (88990), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a general business company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Vehicle & mileage

45p a mile for the first 10,000 business miles in a personal car.

Staff & director salaries

Wages, employer NI and pension contributions paid through PAYE.

Accountancy & legal fees

Bookkeeping, year-end accounts, tax advice and company secretarial costs.

Business insurance

Public liability, professional indemnity and employer's liability cover.

Phone & internet

Business mobile contracts, broadband and a share of home internet.

General guidance only — every expense must be wholly and exclusively for business. Ask an accountant

Tax guide for businesses like Keeping Kids Company

How much tax does a limited company pay?

UK companies pay corporation tax at 19% on profits up to £50,000, rising to 25% above £250,000, with marginal relief in between. Claiming every allowable expense reduces taxable profit.

Does a company like Keeping Kids Company need to register for VAT?

VAT registration is compulsory once taxable turnover passes £90,000 in any rolling 12 months. Many businesses register voluntarily to reclaim VAT on costs.

How much does an accountant cost for a limited company in London?

Fixed-fee accountants typically charge £60–£200 a month for a small limited company, covering year-end accounts, corporation tax and the confirmation statement.

Can directors of Keeping Kids Company pay themselves in dividends?

Most small company directors take a low salary plus dividends. Dividends are paid from profits after corporation tax, with an annual £500 dividend allowance.

Filing history

  1. 22 Oct 2026 · L64.07

    Liquidation compulsory completion

  2. 20 Nov 2015 · F10.2

    Liquidation disclaimer notice

  3. 19 Nov 2015 · F10.2

    Liquidation disclaimer notice

  4. 17 Nov 2015 · AD01

    Registered office address changed on 17 Nov 2015

  5. 10 Nov 2015 · F10.2

    Liquidation disclaimer notice

  6. 4 Nov 2015 · F10.2

    Liquidation disclaimer notice

  7. 4 Nov 2015 · F10.2

    Liquidation disclaimer notice

  8. 6 Oct 2015 · F10.2

    Liquidation disclaimer notice

  9. 4 Sep 2015 · COCOMP

    Liquidation compulsory winding up order

  10. 17 Jun 2015 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Vincent Gerald O'brien as a director on 31 Mar 2015

  11. 28 Oct 2014 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date no member list

  12. 8 Oct 2014 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2013

  13. 16 Jan 2014 · AP01

    Appoint person director company with name

  14. 29 Oct 2013 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

  15. 4 Oct 2013 · AA

    Group accounts made up to 31 Dec 2012

  16. 1 Oct 2013 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date no member list

  17. 25 Oct 2012 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date no member list

  18. 11 Oct 2012 · AA

    Full accounts made up to 31 Dec 2011

  19. 28 Sep 2012 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

  20. 28 Sep 2012 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

Showing the latest 20 of 119 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Keeping Kids Company

Keeping Kids Company is a UK private company limited by guarantee based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 03442083 since 30 Sep 1997. Its listed activities include other social work activities without accommodation not elsewhere classified. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Keeping Kids Company filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Keeping Kids Company has 119 filings on record. Keeping on top of these deadlines avoids automatic penalties from Companies House and HMRC, which start at £150 for late accounts.

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Keeping Kids Company – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Keeping Kids Company?

Keeping Kids Company is registered at Companies House under company number 03442083.

When was Keeping Kids Company incorporated?

Keeping Kids Company was incorporated on 30 Sep 1997 as a private company limited by guarantee.

Who are the directors of Keeping Kids Company?

Current officers are Alan Yentob (director), Erica Jane Bolton (director), Richard Gordon Handover (director), Francesca Mary Robinson (director), Sunetra Devi Atkinson (director), Jane Tyler (director) and 2 more.

What does Keeping Kids Company do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 88990 – Other social work activities without accommodation not elsewhere classified.

Where is Keeping Kids Company registered?

The registered office address is 4 Abbey Orchard Street, London, SW1P 2HT.

Is Keeping Kids Company still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is in liquidation. Its most recent filing was liquidation compulsory completion on 22 Oct 2026.

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