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Blackstar Amplification Ltd

05187927

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

BECKETT HOUSE, NORTHAMPTON, NN1 5AW
Incorporated 23/07/2004

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

medium

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 23/07/2025

Due 06/08/2026

On track

Industry

26400
Manufacture of consumer electronics

Officers

Alex Mathews

secretary · Since 12/11/2025

Paul John Hayhoe

director · Since 23/07/2004

British

Ian Curtis Robinson

director · Since 20/01/2006

British

Former

Peter Edward French

secretary · Resigned 19/12/2008

Alexander Kenneth Mathews

secretary · Resigned 23/01/2025

Michael Stephen Watts

secretary · Resigned 12/11/2025

Cottons Limited

corporate secretary · Resigned 05/02/2007

White Rose Formations Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 23/07/2004

Peter Edward French

director · Resigned 19/12/2008

Richard John Frost

director · Resigned 11/07/2017

Bruce Keir

director · Resigned 11/07/2017

Philip John Mccauley

director · Resigned 12/02/2014

Wrf International Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 23/07/2004

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 26400 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.87× · 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 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

48avg. employees

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.2M
NI contributions£219k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£434k
Assets less current liabilities£4.8M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20252.87

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.