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Blue Phoenix Limited

03290431

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
71 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

1 Victoria Stables, Essex Way, Bourne, PE10 9JZ
Incorporated 05/12/1996

Previously known as

Ballast Phoenix Limited · until 20/12/2019

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 05/12/2025

Due 19/12/2026

On track

Industry

23990
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
38210
Treatment and disposal of non-hazardous waste
38320
Recovery of sorted materials
39000
Remediation activities and other waste management services

Officers

Mr Paul Christian Lee Knight

director · Since 01/03/2012

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Simon James Marriott

director · Since 01/01/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Michael John Leeke

director · Since 05/01/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Also on 3 other boards

Paul Christian Lee Knight

director · Since 01/03/2012

British · England · Age 55

Simon James Marriott

director · Since 01/01/2024

British · England · Age 58

Michael John Leeke

director · Since 05/01/2026

British · England · Age 43

Former

London Law Services Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 05/12/1996

London Law Secretarial Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 05/12/1996

Christopher Robin Groombridge

secretary · Resigned 30/09/2000

Rudolf Hendrik Keegel

director · Resigned 01/04/2004

Jacob Van Den Brink

director · Resigned 01/04/2004

Kara Louise Armstrong

secretary · Resigned 25/10/2005

Jennifer Beeken

secretary · Resigned 02/03/2007

Romeo Malizia

director · Resigned 01/03/2012

Paul Peters

secretary · Resigned 31/03/2012

Hans Paul Van Der Meer

director · Resigned 04/07/2014

Leendert Bastiaan Van Rietschoten

director · Resigned 04/07/2014

Adrianus Christiaan Gerardus Van Beurden

director · Resigned 09/06/2015

Matthew Lloyd Turner

director · Resigned 31/08/2022

David Michael York

director · Resigned 01/01/2024

Raymond Bentley

director · Resigned 31/03/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Phoenix Advance Limited

ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent-as-firm
voting-rights-75-to-100-percent-as-firm

1 Victoria Stables, Essex Way, Bourne, PE10 9JZ

Reg: 09073239 · England & Wales · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

KROLL TRUSTEE SERVICES LIMITED (AS SECURITY AGENT (AS DEFINED IN THE INSTRUMENT UPLOADED WITH T

Created 15/05/2025Registered 16/05/2025
Charge
satisfied

NATIXIS AS SECURITY AGENT

Created 23/11/2022Registered 23/11/2022Satisfied 27/05/2025
Charge
satisfied

NATIXIS SA

Created 16/08/2021Registered 16/08/2021Satisfied 23/11/2022
Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 01/07/2021Registered 01/07/2021
Charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC (AS TRUSTEE FOR THE SECURED PARTIES). REGISTERED ADDRESS: 25 GRESHAM STREET, LO

Created 04/10/2018Registered 12/10/2018Satisfied 07/07/2021
Charge
satisfied

ABN AMRO LEASE N.V.

Created 07/05/2015Registered 07/05/2015Satisfied 23/05/2022
Charge
satisfied

ABN AMRO LEASE N.V.

Created 04/07/2014Registered 21/07/2014Satisfied 06/04/2022

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-26

Active

typeltd
2026-07-26

Private Limited Company

address line11 Victoria Stables
2026-07-26

1 VICTORIA STABLES

post townBourne
2026-07-26

BOURNE

officer appointedKNIGHT, Paul Christian Lee
2026-07-26
officer appointedLEEKE, Michael John
2026-07-26
officer appointedMARRIOTT, Simon James
2026-07-26

CompanyRankvs 78+ SIC 23990 peers
50

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees58th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.83× · 6/20
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.

Employees9/15 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

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

Going Concern Doubt

whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; assess the company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern; and use the going concern basis of accounting unless they either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£11.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.9M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£10.5M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£4.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£19.3M

Current Liabilities

£23.4M

Fixed Assets

£17.5M

Debtors

£15.7M

Admin Expenses

£11.0M

Profit After Tax

£7.6M

2avg. employees-178

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£1.6M
Dividends paid£11.5M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£13.4M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.83-£19.9M
20232.24

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.