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Charles Stephens(Birkenhead)Limited

00408721

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

CLIFTON HOUSE, ROCK FERRY, CH42 4QA
Incorporated 18/04/1946

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

small

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 16/06/2025

Due 30/06/2026

On track

Industry

96030
Funeral and related activities

Officers

Mr Jeremy Clifton Stephens

director · Since 22/06/1991

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 82

Also on 1 other board

Gemma Linda Henderson Stephens Bsc(Hons)

director · Since 01/04/1996

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 1 other board

Richard Joseph Mcdowell

director · Since 08/08/1997

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Mr Jeremy Clifton Stephens

secretary · Since 16/11/2001

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 82

Also on 1 other board

Mr Richard Brady

director · Since 01/01/2024

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 45

Persons with Significant Control

Gemma Linda Henderson Stephens

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 56

Clifton House, 215 Bebington Road, Rock Ferry, CH42 4QA

Notified 06/04/2016

Jeremy Clifton Stephens

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 82

Clifton House, 215 Bebington Road, Rock Ferry, CH42 4QA

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 29/10/2001Registered 15/11/2001Satisfied 21/11/2009
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 26/01/1998Registered 29/01/1998Satisfied 21/11/2009
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 25/03/1994Registered 26/03/1994Satisfied 21/11/2009
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 19/01/1994Registered 21/01/1994
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 19/01/1994Registered 21/01/1994Satisfied 16/01/2010
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 07/12/1989Registered 18/12/1989Satisfied 21/11/2009
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 07/12/1989Registered 18/12/1989Satisfied 16/01/2010
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 20/03/1985Registered 25/03/1985Satisfied 14/01/1994
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 05/01/1982Registered 14/01/1982Satisfied 14/01/1994

CompanyRankvs 1050+ SIC 96030 peers
51

Financial strength92th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees12th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.8× · 6/20
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 strength23/25 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.

Liquidity6/20 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

£1.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£352k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£134k

Working capital

Current Assets

£538k

Current Liabilities

£672k

Fixed Assets

£2.1M

Debtors

£181k

0avg. employees-37

Tax at Year End(2021)

Corp tax£101k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.7M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.80-£111k
20240.76-£165k
20231.17-£14k
20221.24+£18k
20211.82+£213k
20206.31-£22k
20191.95—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.