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Blue Banana Retail Ltd.

02831473

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Has been liquidated
Insolvency history
Health Score
60 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
20/40
Risk
  • Active insolvency proceedings (-20)

Details

PRINCE ALBERT HOUSE QUIMPERLE WAY, LISKEARD, PL14 3US
Incorporated 29/06/1993

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/10/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/05/2026

Due 14/06/2027

On track

Industry

46420
Wholesale of clothing and footwear

Officers

Mr Jonathan Martin Taylor

director · Since 23/05/1994

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 7 other boards

Jonathan Martin Taylor

secretary · Since 01/11/2013

Mr Christopher John Gatenby

director · Since 01/02/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 40

Also on 1 other board

Mr Richard James Boston

director · Since 07/11/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 18 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Bb Holdings (Uk) Limited

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

Prince Albert House, Liskeard Business Park, Liskeard, PL14 3US

Reg: 07010037 · Companies House · Ltd

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges0 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 26/08/2025Registered 27/08/2025Satisfied 11/11/2025
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 05/12/2024Registered 06/12/2024Satisfied 11/11/2025
charge
satisfied

JONATHAN TAYLOR

Created 21/09/2011Registered 28/09/2011Satisfied 11/11/2025
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 19/08/2009Registered 26/08/2009Satisfied 11/11/2025
charge
satisfied

UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED,AS GENERAL PARTNER OF TRITON PROPERTY FUND

Created 08/11/2000Registered 16/11/2000Satisfied 02/08/2011
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 26/07/1999Registered 30/07/1999Satisfied 02/08/2011
charge
satisfied

MADDOX FACTORING (UK) LIMITED

Created 20/04/1998Registered 21/04/1998Satisfied 02/08/2011
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 09/04/1998Registered 20/04/1998Satisfied 11/11/2025

Insolvency History1 case

corporate voluntary arrangement

Eric Walls (practitioner)

CompanyRankvs 1419+ SIC 46420 peers
60

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th 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
Insolvency 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.

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

Insolvency history: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/01/2025

Net Worth

£2.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.4M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

Working capital

Current Assets

Current Liabilities

£1.3M

Fixed Assets

£850k

Debtors

£382k

130avg. employees+7

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£90k
Prepared with Silverfin

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
2025+£423k
2024+£204k
20232.18+£939k
20221.92-£102k
20213.57-£86k
20203.52+£120k
20192.99

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.