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A.B.Walker & Son Limited

00520298

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
83 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

36 ELDON ROAD, BERKS, RG1 4DL
Incorporated 05/06/1953

Compliance

Last accounts

31/05/2025

small

Next accounts due

28/02/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 22/11/2025

Due 06/12/2026

On track

Industry

96030
Funeral and related activities

Officers

Mr Julian Anthony Blyth Walker

director · Since 21/07/1999

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Nicola Jane Walker

director · Since 22/06/2016

SOLICITOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Giles Ivan Bawden Delafeld

director · Since 26/02/2021

MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Helen Veronica Webb

director · Since 26/02/2021

STRATEGY CONSULTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Natalie Foote

secretary · Since 18/10/2024

Persons with Significant Control

Walker Group Limited

75–100% votes

Eldon House, 36, Eldon Road, Reading, RG1 4DL

Reg: 15714357 · Companies Registry England & Wales · Limited Company

Notified 25/07/2024

Walker Family Holdings Limited

75–100% shares

36, Eldon Road, Reading, RG1 4DL

Notified 01/11/2025

Former PSCs

Walker Family Holdings Limited

Ceased 25/07/2024

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 25/07/2024Registered 25/07/2024
charge
satisfied

COUTTS & COMPANY

Created 29/05/2009Registered 02/06/2009Satisfied 11/05/2011

CompanyRankvs 344+ SIC 96030 peers
68

Financial strength85th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.32× · 12/20
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 strength21/25 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/05/2020

Net Worth

£451k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£622k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£204k

Working capital

Current Assets

£835k

Current Liabilities

£631k

Fixed Assets

£262k

Debtors

£175k

56avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£186k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£466k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2019.0.227

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20201.32+£43k
20191.33—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.