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W.A. Truelove & Son Limited

00293103

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 9 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

118 Carshalton Rd, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 4RL
Incorporated 15/10/1934

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

medium

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 20/03/2026

Due 03/04/2027

On track

Industry

96030
Funeral and related activities

Officers

Mr Simon Andrew Truelove Dip Fd

director · Since 20/03/1992

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Also on 2 other boards

Mr David Alexander Hyde Truelove

director · Since 20/03/1992

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Also on 11 other boards

Mr David Alexander Hyde Truelove

secretary · Since 01/04/1996

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Also on 11 other boards

Mr Geoffrey Michael Peck

director · Since 07/06/2000

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 74

Also on 35 other boards

David Alexander Hyde Truelove

director

British · England · Age 67

Simon Andrew Truelove

director

British · England · Age 71

David Alexander Hyde Truelove

secretary · Since 01/04/1996

British

Geoffrey Michael Peck

director · Since 07/06/2000

British · United Kingdom · Age 74

Former

Kathleen Diana Truelove

director · Resigned 01/01/1996

Kevin Eric Hains

secretary · Resigned 01/04/1996

Raymond Walker Truelove

director · Resigned 21/06/2007

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Simon Andrew Truelove

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 71

118 Carshalton Rd, Surrey, SM1 4RL

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr David Alexander Hyde Truelove

50–75% shares

British · England · Age 67

118 Carshalton Rd, Surrey, SM1 4RL

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges9 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

R J HOLLAND (HOLDINGS) LIMITED

Created 06/11/2019Registered 08/11/2019
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

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charge
satisfied

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Created 20/09/2010Registered 21/09/2010Satisfied 12/03/2021
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/08/2008Registered 22/08/2008
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 26/04/2002Registered 10/05/2002
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 04/12/1995Registered 08/12/1995
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 12/10/1987Registered 22/10/1987
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 30/05/1984Registered 07/06/1984
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 24/11/1980Registered 02/12/1980
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 19/10/1979Registered 31/10/1979

Change History

status → active
2026-08-16

Active

type → ltd
2026-08-16

Private Limited Company

address line1 → 118 Carshalton Rd
2026-08-16

118 CARSHALTON RD

post town → Surrey
2026-08-16

SURREY

officer appointed → TRUELOVE, David Alexander Hyde
2026-08-16
officer appointed → PECK, Geoffrey Michael
2026-08-16
officer appointed → TRUELOVE, David Alexander Hyde
2026-08-16
officer appointed → TRUELOVE, Simon Andrew
2026-08-16

CompanyRankvs 207+ SIC 96030 peers
62

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.1× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding 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.

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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

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 31/03/2025

Turnover

£6.4M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£7.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£782k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£438k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£136k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.5M

Current Liabilities

£1.4M

Fixed Assets

£9.9M

Debtors

£642k

Cost of Sales

£4.5M

Gross Profit

£1.9M

Admin Expenses

£1.6M

Operating Profit

£475k

Profit After Tax

£359k

74avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£71k
Dividends paid£186k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.3M
NI contributions£238k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£10.1M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.10+£109k
20241.46-£193k
20231.45—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.