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Companies House · 05685774 Dissolved

The Children's Ark Project

Private company limited by guarantee

4 Strathmore Gardens, Finchley, London, N3 2HL

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05685774

Company number

24 Jan 2006

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Jan 2018

Last accounts made up to

The Children's Ark Project company overview

The Children's Ark Project is a private company limited by guarantee registered with company number 05685774. It was incorporated on 24 Jan 2006 and dissolved on 23 Apr 2019 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at 4 Strathmore Gardens, Finchley, London, N3 2HL. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called The Children's Ark (Rwanda).

The Children's Ark Project upcoming deadlines

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

The Children's Ark Project at a glance

13 years

Years on the register

4,837 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Ruth, Olajumoke, Stella,

48

Filings on record

Latest: 23 Apr 2019

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of The Children's Ark Project

Nature of business (SIC codes)

85100

Pre-primary education

Allowable expenses for The Children's Ark Project

Based on The Children's Ark Project's SIC code (85100), 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 Children's Ark Project

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 Children's Ark Project 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 The Children's Ark Project 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. 23 Apr 2019 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 9 Mar 2019 · SOAS(A)

    Dissolution voluntary strike off suspended

  3. 5 Feb 2019 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  4. 28 Jan 2019 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  5. 28 Jan 2019 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 24 Jan 2019 with no updates

  6. 16 Oct 2018 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Jan 2018

  7. 2 Feb 2018 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 24 Jan 2018 with no updates

  8. 18 Oct 2017 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Jan 2017

  9. 30 Jan 2017 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 24 Jan 2017 with updates

  10. 29 Nov 2016 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Jan 2016

  11. 11 Feb 2016 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date no member list

  12. 28 Sep 2015 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Jan 2015

  13. 29 Jan 2015 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date no member list

  14. 29 Jan 2015 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Miss Olajumoke Ogunbekun on 29 Nov 2013

  15. 18 Nov 2014 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Jan 2014

  16. 17 Feb 2014 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date no member list

  17. 7 Nov 2013 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Jan 2013

  18. 12 Feb 2013 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date no member list

  19. 12 Feb 2013 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

  20. 11 Feb 2013 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Miss Olajumoke Ogunbekun on 11 Feb 2013

Showing the latest 20 of 48 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About The Children's Ark Project

The Children's Ark Project is a UK private company limited by guarantee based in London, registered at Companies House as company number 05685774 since 24 Jan 2006. Its listed activities include pre-primary education. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

The Children's Ark Project filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. The Children's Ark Project has 48 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 Children's Ark Project – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of The Children's Ark Project?

The Children's Ark Project is registered at Companies House under company number 05685774.

When was The Children's Ark Project incorporated?

The Children's Ark Project was incorporated on 24 Jan 2006 as a private company limited by guarantee.

Who are the directors of The Children's Ark Project?

Current officers are Ruth Akainyah (secretary), Olajumoke Ogunbekun (director) and Stella, Dr Von Boch (director).

What does The Children's Ark Project do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 85100 – Pre-primary education.

Where is The Children's Ark Project registered?

The registered office address is 4 Strathmore Gardens, Finchley, London, N3 2HL.

Is The Children's Ark Project still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 23 Apr 2019.

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