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E.C. Alderwick & Son Limited

00507245

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

SOUTHVILLE LODGE, BRISTOL, BS3 1DJ
Incorporated 23/04/1952

Compliance

Last accounts

31/07/2025

small

Next accounts due

30/04/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/01/2026

Due 22/01/2027

On track

Industry

96030
Funeral and related activities

Officers

Mr Philip Anthony Alderwick

director · Since 31/01/1992

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Derek Gilbert Gunningham

director · Since 31/01/1992

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 75

Also on 15 other boards

Mr Derek Gilbert Gunningham

secretary · Since 31/01/1993

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 75

Also on 15 other boards

Mr Austin Sheppard

director · Since 31/01/1993

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 76

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Kit Roderick Sheppard

director · Since 20/08/2024

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 35

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Philip Anthony Alderwick

Significant control

British · England · Age 71

Southville Lodge, Bristol, BS3 1DJ

Notified 01/08/2016

Bristol Funeral Directors Limited

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

Southville Lodge, Southville Road, Bristol, BS3 1DJ

Reg: 02302984 · Cardiff · Limited Company

Notified 01/08/2016

Mr Derek Gilbert Gunningham

Significant control

British · England · Age 75

Southville Lodge, Bristol, BS3 1DJ

Notified 01/08/2016

Mr Austin Shepard

Significant control

British · England · Age 76

1 Winterbourne Court, Church Lane, Bristol, BS36 1SD

Notified 01/08/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/01/2003Registered 15/01/2003
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 30/09/2002Registered 03/10/2002Satisfied 20/03/2003
charge
satisfied

ANGLO IRISH BANK CORPORATION PLC

Created 31/12/1997Registered 20/01/1998Satisfied 10/10/2002
charge
satisfied

ANSBACHER BANKERS LIMITED

Created 25/01/1989Registered 04/02/1993Satisfied 26/11/2011
charge
satisfied

ANSBACHERAD COMPANY LIMITED

Created 25/01/1989Registered 03/02/1989Satisfied 20/02/1998
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 17/04/1975Registered 24/04/1975Satisfied 21/05/1994
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK LTD

Created 10/04/1969Registered 18/04/1969Satisfied 21/05/1994

CompanyRankvs 605+ SIC 96030 peers
63

Financial strength88th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.93× · 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 strength22/25 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.

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 31/07/2023

Net Worth

£650k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£327k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£59k

Working capital

Current Assets

£834k

Current Liabilities

£894k

Fixed Assets

£807k

Debtors

£451k

46avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£748k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2022.0.179

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20230.93

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.