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Blackbeard Books Limited

04381909

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
68 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

THE OLD GRANGE LORDSHIP ROAD, CHELMSFORD, CM1 3WT
Incorporated 26/02/2002

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 18/09/2025

Due 02/10/2026

On track

Industry

52290
Other transportation support activities

Officers

Mr Kevin Lanzon

director · Since 28/02/2002

BOOK WHOLESALE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 48

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Kevin Lanzon

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 48

The Old Grange, Lordship Road, Chelmsford, CM1 3WT

Notified 01/09/2020

Former PSCs

Mr Paul Blackbeard

Ceased 01/09/2020

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NORWICH AND PETERBOROUGH BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 11/06/2003Registered 27/06/2003

CompanyRankvs 9199+ SIC 52290 peers
26

Financial strength8th percentile among SIC peers · 2/25
Employees13th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.37× · 2/20
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 strength2/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees2/15 pts

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

Liquidity2/20 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

-£18k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£25k

Working capital

Current Assets

£15k

Current Liabilities

£39k

Fixed Assets

£8k

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£17k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.37-£41k
20240.44-£16k
20230.22+£6k
20220.26-£1k
20210.18+£4k
20200.23+£9k
20190.33

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.