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Companies House · 04960498 Dissolved

The Sciencebook Trust

Private company limited by guarantee

41 Cornmarket Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3HA

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04960498

Company number

11 Nov 2003

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Aug 2014

Last accounts made up to

The Sciencebook Trust company overview

The Sciencebook Trust is a private company limited by guarantee registered with company number 04960498. It was incorporated on 11 Nov 2003 and dissolved on 31 Mar 2015 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 41 Cornmarket Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3HA. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Oxfordshire Independent State Schools Partnership.

The Sciencebook Trust upcoming deadlines

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

The Sciencebook Trust at a glance

11 years

Years on the register

4,158 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Hilary, David, Moira, Kerry

62

Filings on record

Latest: 31 Mar 2015

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of The Sciencebook Trust

Nature of business (SIC codes)

85600

Educational support services

Allowable expenses for The Sciencebook Trust

Based on The Sciencebook Trust's SIC code (85600), 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 The Sciencebook Trust

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 The Sciencebook Trust 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 Oxfordshire?

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 The Sciencebook Trust 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. 31 Mar 2015 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 16 Dec 2014 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  3. 2 Dec 2014 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  4. 23 Nov 2014 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Aug 2014

  5. 21 Nov 2014 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date no member list

  6. 21 Nov 2014 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Ms Hilary Rebecca Lowe on 30 Jan 2013

  7. 21 Nov 2014 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Dr Kerry Anne Lock on 1 Dec 2013

  8. 4 Jul 2014 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Aug 2013

  9. 9 Dec 2013 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date no member list

  10. 20 May 2013 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Aug 2012

  11. 29 Jan 2013 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of David Roderick Walker as a director on 22 Jan 2013

  12. 29 Jan 2013 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Paul Alfred Bradstock as a director on 22 Jan 2013

  13. 8 Jan 2013 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date no member list

  14. 11 Jul 2012 · MEM/ARTS

    Memorandum articles

  15. 11 Jul 2012 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  16. 5 Jul 2012 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Christopher David Bryan as a director on 30 Apr 2012

  17. 5 Jul 2012 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Andrew Frederick Trotman as a director on 30 Apr 2012

  18. 5 Jul 2012 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Richard Howard as a director on 30 Apr 2012

  19. 5 Jul 2012 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Christopher David Bryan as a director on 30 Apr 2012

  20. 5 Jul 2012 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Michael Rowan Hamilton John O'regan as a director on 30 Apr 2012

Showing the latest 20 of 62 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About The Sciencebook Trust

The Sciencebook Trust is a UK private company limited by guarantee based in Oxfordshire, registered at Companies House as company number 04960498 since 11 Nov 2003. Its listed activities include educational support services. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

The Sciencebook Trust filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. The Sciencebook Trust has 62 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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The Sciencebook Trust – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of The Sciencebook Trust?

The Sciencebook Trust is registered at Companies House under company number 04960498.

When was The Sciencebook Trust incorporated?

The Sciencebook Trust was incorporated on 11 Nov 2003 as a private company limited by guarantee.

Who are the directors of The Sciencebook Trust?

Current officers are Hilary Rebecca Lowe (secretary), David James Wilson (director), Moira Joyce Dorey (director), Kerry Anne, Dr Lock (director) and Hilary Rebecca Lowe (director).

What does The Sciencebook Trust do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 85600 – Educational support services.

Where is The Sciencebook Trust registered?

The registered office address is 41 Cornmarket Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3HA.

Is The Sciencebook Trust still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 31 Mar 2015.

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