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Port Of Boston Limited

02198182

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

The Dock, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 6BN
Incorporated 25/11/1987

Previously known as

Carnfern Limited · until 01/03/1988

Compliance

Last accounts

30/06/2025

medium

Next accounts due

31/03/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/03/2026

Due 14/04/2027

On track

Industry

52241
Cargo handling for water transport activities

Officers

Mark Alexander Vernon Gatehouse

director · Since 07/09/2004

British · United Kingdom · Age 76

Andrew Colin Brown

secretary · Since 06/08/2021

Liam Bernard Lynch

director · Since 31/08/2021

Irish · England · Age 51

Adam Sydney Robert Littlejohn

director · Since 19/07/2024

British · England · Age 53

Former

James Clayton Stringer

director · Resigned 07/10/1992

Michael Austin Yates

director · Resigned 09/10/1992

Anthony Frederick Budge

director · Resigned 09/10/1992

Joan Mary Ashton

director · Resigned 19/02/1996

John Andrew Wiseman

director · Resigned 28/06/1996

John Andrew Wiseman

secretary · Resigned 28/06/1996

Nicholas Charles Wetherill Ridley

director · Resigned 15/05/1998

Simon Humphrey John Codrington

director · Resigned 21/05/1999

Simon Humphrey John Codrington

secretary · Resigned 21/05/1999

David Gordon Heynes

director · Resigned 24/05/1999

James Stocks Sutcliffe

director · Resigned 22/11/1999

John Healy

director · Resigned 01/04/2004

Morgan Lewis Jones

director · Resigned 07/09/2004

Ian Richard Watson

director · Resigned 07/09/2004

Richard Phillip Lowes

secretary · Resigned 07/09/2004

David Sydney Martin

director · Resigned 30/07/2021

David Sydney Martin

secretary · Resigned 06/08/2021

Andrew Duncan Lawrence

director · Resigned 31/12/2023

Stephen William Marshall

director · Resigned 22/12/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Victoria Group Holdings Limited

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

Victoria Wharf, Cattedown, Plymouth, PL4 0RF

Reg: 06959771 · England/Wales · Holding Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Mark Alexander Vernon Gatehouse

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 76

Victoria Wharf, Cattedown, Plymouth, PL4 0RF

Notified 11/05/2021

Mr Liam Bernard Lynch

Significant control

Irish · England · Age 51

The Dock, Lincolnshire, PE21 6BN

Notified 04/05/2023

Former PSCs

Mr Mark Alexander Vernon Gatehouse

Ceased 06/04/2016

Charges5 outstanding

charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 17/08/2010Registered 19/08/2010
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 20/01/2006Registered 28/01/2006
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 05/08/2005Registered 09/08/2005
charge
satisfied

ASHTENNE HOLDINGS PLC

Created 07/09/2004Registered 21/09/2004Satisfied 26/01/2009
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 07/09/2004Registered 21/09/2004
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 07/09/2004Registered 21/09/2004
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 31/07/2003Registered 31/07/2003Satisfied 21/09/2004
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 11/03/2003Registered 24/03/2003Satisfied 21/09/2004
charge
satisfied

ASHTENNE HOLDINGS PLC

Created 11/09/2002Registered 27/09/2002Satisfied 21/09/2004
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 03/09/1997Registered 04/09/1997Satisfied 30/08/2002
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 09/10/1992Registered 17/10/1992Satisfied 30/08/2002
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 09/10/1992Registered 17/10/1992Satisfied 30/08/2002
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 09/10/1992Registered 13/10/1992Satisfied 30/08/2002
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 09/10/1992Registered 13/10/1992Satisfied 30/08/2002
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 09/10/1992Registered 13/10/1992Satisfied 30/08/2002
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 09/10/1992Registered 13/10/1992Satisfied 30/08/2002
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 09/10/1992Registered 13/10/1992Satisfied 30/08/2002
charge
satisfied

3I GROUP PLC

Created 09/10/1992Registered 12/10/1992Satisfied 30/08/2002
charge
satisfied

CHARTERHOUSE BUY-OUT SYNDICATION (NO.2) LIMITED

Created 09/10/1992Registered 12/10/1992Satisfied 30/08/2002
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 09/10/1992Registered 10/10/1992Satisfied 30/08/2002
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 09/10/1992Registered 10/10/1992Satisfied 30/08/2002
charge
satisfied

COUNTY NATWEST LIMITED AS TRUSTEE AND AGENT FOR ITSELF AND BARCLAYS BANK PLC AND THE ROYALBANK

Created 22/02/1992Registered 09/03/1992Satisfied 26/06/1996
charge
satisfied

CHARTERHOUSE DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL LIMITEDAS TRUSTEE AND AGENT FOR THE LENDERS

Created 22/02/1992Registered 03/03/1992Satisfied 29/06/1996

Change History

officer appointed → LYNCH, Liam Bernard
2026-06-10
officer appointed → BROWN, Andrew Colin
2026-06-10
officer appointed → GATEHOUSE, Mark Alexander Vernon
2026-06-10
officer appointed → LITTLEJOHN, Adam Sydney Robert
2026-06-10
status → active
2026-06-10

Active

type → ltd
2026-06-10

Private Limited Company

address line1 → The Dock
2026-06-10

THE DOCK

post town → Lincolnshire
2026-06-10

LINCOLNSHIRE

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 52241 peers
70

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 6.02× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding 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.

Liquidity20/20 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

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 going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/06/2025

Turnover

£8.7M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£28.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£87k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£2.2M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£10.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£12.4M

Current Liabilities

£2.1M

Fixed Assets

£21.5M

Debtors

£12.3M

Cost of Sales

£3.7M

Gross Profit

£5.0M

Admin Expenses

£2.8M

Operating Profit

£2.2M

Profit After Tax

£1.8M

68avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£38k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.5M
NI contributions£252k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£31.8M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20256.02+£0
20256.02+£1.2M
20245.02—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.