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Ipswich Town Football Club Company Limited

00315421

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Has been liquidated
Insolvency history
Health Score
58 / 100

Notable Risks

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
18/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • Active insolvency proceedings (-20)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

PORTMAN ROAD, IP1 2DA
Incorporated 19/06/1936

Compliance

Last accounts

30/06/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/03/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 19/11/2025

Due 03/12/2026

On track

Industry

93110
Operation of sports facilities

Officers

Mr Berke Bakay

director · Since 07/04/2021

DIRECTOR

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES · Age 48

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Mark Anthony Ashton

director · Since 30/06/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Mr Tom James Ball

director · Since 16/05/2022

CFO

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Luke James Werhun

director · Since 31/07/2024

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 43

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Matthew Rhys Holland

director · Since 13/08/2024

FREELANCE SPORTS JOURNALIST

IRISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 52

Also on 2 other boards

Miss Laura Mccallum

secretary · Since 30/04/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Gamechanger20 Limited

75–100% shares

20-22, Wenlock Road, London, N1 7GU

Reg: 12763756 · Companies House, Cardiff · Private Limited Company

Notified 07/04/2021

Former PSCs

Marcus Evans Worldwide Holdings (Iom) Limited

Ceased 07/04/2021

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

AVENUE IPSWICH HOLDINGS II L.P.

Created 06/01/2026Registered 06/01/2026
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 15/08/2024Registered 15/08/2024Satisfied 21/08/2025
charge
satisfied

MARCUS EVANS FINANCE BV

Created 30/10/2012Registered 15/11/2012Satisfied 20/04/2021
charge
satisfied

MARCUS EVANS INTERNATIONAL FINANCE KFT

Created 30/10/2012Registered 31/10/2012Satisfied 20/04/2021
charge
satisfied

IPSWICH TOWN FINANCE COMPANY LIMITED

Created 07/08/2003Registered 28/08/2003Satisfied 20/04/2021
charge
satisfied

IPSWICH TOWN FINANCE COMPANY LIMITED

Created 17/08/2001Registered 06/09/2001Satisfied 20/04/2021
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 17/08/2001Registered 30/08/2001Satisfied 20/04/2021
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 26/02/2001Registered 28/02/2001Satisfied 20/04/2021
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 26/02/2001Registered 28/02/2001Satisfied 20/04/2021
charge
satisfied

BRITANNIA BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 23/11/1999Registered 27/11/1999Satisfied 01/08/2001
charge
satisfied

BRITANNIA BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 11/05/1987Registered 13/05/1987Satisfied 21/04/1994
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 13/01/1987Registered 23/01/1986Satisfied 20/04/2021
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK LTD

Created 03/02/1978Registered 16/02/1978Satisfied 21/04/1994
charge
satisfied

EASTERN COUNTIES BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 01/12/1965Registered 16/12/1965Satisfied 20/04/2021

Insolvency History2 cases

administration order

Nicholas James Dargan (practitioner) · Nicholas Guy Edwards (practitioner)

corporate voluntary arrangement

Nicholas James Dargan (practitioner)

CompanyRankvs 1024+ SIC 93110 peers
42

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees70th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.56× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10Insolvency history -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees11/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity6/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Insolvency history: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/06/2025

Net Worth

£67.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£13.7M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£4.0M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£29.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£36.8M

Current Liabilities

£66.1M

Fixed Assets

£141.8M

Debtors

£20.4M

Profit After Tax

£4.0M

4avg. employees

People Costs(2024)

Wages & salaries£17.4M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£95.0M
Assets less current liabilities£112.5M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.56+£0
20250.56+£49.7M
20240.61+£1.2M
20230.78+£11.3M
20220.41+£27.4M
20210.14-£113.7M
20200.03

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.