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Blackacre (Great Blakenham) Ltd

09247071

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)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

The Octagon Suite E2, 2nd Floor, Middleborough, Colchester, CO1 1TG
Incorporated 02/10/2014

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2025

audit exemption subsidiary

Next accounts due

31/10/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 06/01/2026

Due 20/01/2027

On track

Industry

41100
Development of building projects

Officers

Mr Richard Charles Alexander Francis

director · Since 03/07/2020

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 36 other boards

Mr Zachary Thomas Hembry

director · Since 21/12/2020

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 33

Also on 10 other boards

Mr Matthew James Slater

director · Since 22/12/2020

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 37

Also on 29 other boards

Richard Charles Alexander Francis

director · Since 03/07/2020

British · United Kingdom · Age 64

Zachary Thomas Hembry

director · Since 21/12/2020

British · England · Age 33

Matthew James Slater

director · Since 22/12/2020

British · England · Age 37

Former

Maxwell Hembry

director · Resigned 01/12/2016

Lawrence Ernest Isherwood

director · Resigned 21/12/2020

Christopher John Barker

director · Resigned 22/12/2020

Benjamin Edward Shove

director · Resigned 10/12/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Curzon De Vere Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

The Octagon, Suite E2, 2nd Floor, Colchester, CO1 1TG

Reg: 08127756 · Companies House · Uk Registered Company Limited By Shares

Notified 16/09/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Lawrence Ernest Isherwood

Ceased 21/12/2020

Mr Zachary Thomas Hembry

Ceased 21/12/2020

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

FORTWELL CAPITAL LIMITED

Created 24/10/2025Registered 27/10/2025
Charge
outstanding

FORTWELL CAPITAL LIMITED

Created 24/10/2025Registered 27/10/2025
Charge
satisfied

SECURE TRUST BANK PLC

Created 25/01/2023Registered 25/01/2023Satisfied 02/04/2025
Charge
satisfied

SECURE TRUST BANK PLC

Created 12/01/2023Registered 12/01/2023Satisfied 02/04/2025
Charge
satisfied

SECURE TRUST BANK PLC

Created 12/01/2023Registered 12/01/2023Satisfied 02/04/2025
Charge
satisfied

CAMBRIDGE & COUNTIES BANK LIMITED

Created 24/01/2022Registered 08/02/2022Satisfied 03/01/2023
Charge
satisfied

OCTOPUS REAL ESTATE S.À R.L

Created 09/06/2021Registered 15/06/2021Satisfied 13/01/2023
Charge
satisfied

OCTOPUS REAL ESTATE S.A.R.L

Created 26/11/2019Registered 29/11/2019Satisfied 13/01/2023

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-27

Active

typeltd
2026-07-27

Private Limited Company

address line1The Octagon Suite E2, 2nd Floor
2026-07-27

THE OCTAGON SUITE E2, 2ND FLOOR

post townColchester
2026-07-27

COLCHESTER

officer appointedFRANCIS, Richard Charles Alexander
2026-07-27
officer appointedHEMBRY, Zachary Thomas
2026-07-27
officer appointedSLATER, Matthew James
2026-07-27

CompanyRankvs 1944+ SIC 41100 peers
75

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees86th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 9.22× · 20/20
Longevity12 years trading (max 15) · 12/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding 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.

Employees13/15 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.

Longevity12/15 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 31/01/2022

Net Worth

£33.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.7M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£13.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£15.0M

Current Liabilities

£1.6M

Fixed Assets

£39.6M

Debtors

£12.3M

3avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£52.9M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20229.22+£18.5M
20219.72

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.