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China Blue (Devon) Limited

01561341

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • 6 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR
Incorporated 14/05/1981

Previously known as

Devon Ceramics Limited · until 17/12/2013

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 26/01/2026

Due 09/02/2027

On track

Industry

23410
Manufacture of ceramic household and ornamental articles

Officers

Mr Vernon John Gay

director · Since 26/01/1992

CERAMIC DESIGNER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 66

Also on 1 other board

Mr David Critchlow

secretary · Since 06/08/2009

SECRETARY

BRITISH · Age 70

Also on 1 other board

Miss Felicity Jane Egan

director · Since 09/12/2020

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 31

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Elliott Vernon Egan

director · Since 09/12/2020

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 34

Also on 1 other board

Vernon John Gay

director

British · United Kingdom · Age 66

David Critchlow

secretary · Since 06/08/2009

British

Felicity Jane Egan

director · Since 09/12/2020

British · England · Age 31

Elliott Vernon Egan

director · Since 09/12/2020

British · England · Age 34

Former

Elizabeth Mary Charlotte Gaye

secretary · Resigned 05/08/2009

Elizabeth Mary Charlotte Gaye

director · Resigned 05/08/2009

Vernon John Gay

secretary · Resigned 11/11/2024

Persons with Significant Control

Mandarin Blue Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

China Blue, Station Road, Totnes, TQ9 5JR

Reg: 12924230 · Companies House · Ltd

Notified 09/12/2020

Former PSCs

Mr Vernon John Gay

Ceased 09/12/2020

Charges6 outstanding

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outstanding

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Charge
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Created 19/12/2024Registered 23/12/2024
Charge
satisfied

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Created 28/10/2021Registered 05/11/2021Satisfied 20/12/2021
Charge
outstanding

ELLIOTT VERNON EGAN

Created 08/04/2021Registered 29/04/2021
Charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 10/06/2020Registered 12/06/2020Satisfied 06/01/2021
Charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 30/07/2014Registered 07/08/2014Satisfied 23/04/2025
Charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 10/04/2014Registered 16/04/2014Satisfied 20/12/2021
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 05/08/2009Registered 08/08/2009Satisfied 23/04/2025
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 05/08/2009Registered 08/08/2009

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-18

Active

typeltd
2026-07-18

Private Limited Company

address line1Station Road
2026-07-18

STATION ROAD

post townDevon
2026-07-18

DEVON

CompanyRankvs 44+ SIC 23410 peers
60

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -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.

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity0/20 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£1.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£118k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

Working capital

Current Assets

Current Liabilities

£1.9M

Fixed Assets

£1.0M

Debtors

£4k

22avg. employees+5
Prepared with Silverfin

EstimatesDerived

YearImplied Profit
2025+£168k
2024+£847k

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.