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Blagden Specialty Chemicals Limited

03914333

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
75 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

OSPREY HOUSE, WESTERHAM, TN16 1PA
Incorporated 24/01/2000

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 28/01/2026

Due 11/02/2027

On track

Industry

46750
Wholesale of chemical products

Officers

Mr Rodney Graham Turton

director · Since 24/01/2000

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 78

Also on 8 other boards

Mr Giles William John Turton

director · Since 01/08/2015

CHARTERED SURVEYOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 42

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Rodney Graham Turton

Significant control

British · England · Age 78

Osprey House, Westerham, TN16 1PA

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges0 outstanding

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satisfied

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CompanyRankvs 10+ SIC 46750 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.68× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -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

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 31/12/2024

Turnover

£22.6M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£9.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4.7M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.9M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£8.8M

Working capital

Current Assets

£14.0M

Current Liabilities

£5.2M

Fixed Assets

£267k

Debtors

£7.9M

Cost of Sales

£16.2M

Gross Profit

£6.3M

Admin Expenses

£4.7M

Operating Profit

£1.7M

Profit After Tax

£1.5M

53avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£150k
Dividends paid-£1.5M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.6M
NI contributions£295k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£6k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.68-£90k
20232.61

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.