Blackstar Amplification Ltd
05187927
Some Concerns
- Loss before tax (-10)
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
- 2 outstanding charges (-4)
Details
Previously known as
Compliance
Last accounts
30/04/2025
medium
Next accounts due
31/01/2027
Confirmation statement
Last: 23/07/2025
Due 06/08/2026
Industry
Officers
director · Since 23/07/2004
SALES DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59
Also on 1 other board
director · Since 20/01/2006
MANAGING DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56
Also on 1 other board
Mr Joseph Peter Smith
secretary · Since 31/07/2026
Former
corporate nominee director · Resigned 23/07/2004
corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 23/07/2004
corporate secretary · Resigned 05/02/2007
secretary · Resigned 19/12/2008
director · Resigned 19/12/2008
director · Resigned 12/02/2014
director · Resigned 11/07/2017
director · Resigned 11/07/2017
secretary · Resigned 23/01/2025
secretary · Resigned 12/11/2025
secretary · Resigned 31/07/2026
secretary · Resigned 31/07/2026
Persons with Significant Control
Blackstar Instrument Group Limited
Beckett House, 14 Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5AW
Reg: 10836208 · Companies House Register (Uk) · Private Company Limited By Shares
Notified 27/09/2022
Former PSCs
Blackstar Amplification Holdings Ltd
Ceased 27/09/2022
Charges2 outstanding
NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC
SHAWBROOK BANK LIMITED
CROFTON PLACE INVESTMENTS LIMITED
Change History
Active
Private Limited Company
BECKETT HOUSE
NORTHAMPTON
CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 26400 peers70
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
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 30/04/2025
Turnover
£9.9M
Annual revenue
Net Worth
£4.8M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£360k
Cash in the bank
Profit Before Tax
-£596k
Bottom line earnings
Net Current Assets
£4.2M
Working capital
Current Assets
£6.4M
Current Liabilities
£2.2M
Fixed Assets
£661k
Debtors
£3.4M
Cost of Sales
£6.0M
Gross Profit
£3.8M
Admin Expenses
£4.1M
Operating Profit
-£554k
Profit After Tax
-£456k
People Costs
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.87 |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.