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Masters & Son (Lindfield) Limited

00512472

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

LINDFIELD DEPOSITORY, LINDFIELD, RH16 2LE
Incorporated 20/10/1952

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2025

Due 14/01/2027

On track

Industry

96030
Funeral and related activities

Officers

Ian Leslie Masters

director · Since 08/07/2003

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 63

Also on 1 other board

Susan Patricia Masters

director · Since 08/07/2003

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 66

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Ian Leslie Masters

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 63

Lindfield Depository, Lindfield, RH16 2LE

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Ian Masters

Ceased 06/04/2016

CompanyRankvs 211+ SIC 96030 peers
72

Financial strength82th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees76th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 6.91× · 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 strength21/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees11/15 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

assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through profit or loss. The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity. Going concern No material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt about the ability of the company to continue as a going concern have been identified by the directors. Revenue recognition Turno

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£348k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£63k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£251k

Working capital

Current Assets

£293k

Current Liabilities

£42k

Fixed Assets

£98k

Debtors

£226k

6avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£14k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£348k
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2025 - FRS102_2025

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20246.91+£100k
20233.87-£119k
20224.48+£74k
20216.88-£15k
20207.28-£39k
20197.00-£17k
20187.25—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.