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Grassby And Sons Limited

00532311

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
67 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

16 PRINCES STREET, DORSET, DT1 1TW
Incorporated 21/04/1954

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 13/11/2025

Due 27/11/2026

On track

Industry

96030
Funeral and related activities

Officers

Mr Nicholas David Grassby

director · Since 01/04/2021

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Also on 1 other board

Mr Steven Aldo Wilton

secretary · Since 29/10/2024

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Taylor Francis

director · Since 29/10/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 32

Also on 1 other board

Mr Edmund Hubert Charles Motley

director · Since 29/10/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 36

Also on 24 other boards

Mr Steven Aldo Wilton

director · Since 29/10/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Also on 2 other boards

Dr Trevor Frank Nolan

director · Since 03/09/2025

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 53

Also on 7 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Lighthouse Funerals Opco Limited

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

10, Lower Thames Street, London, EC3R 6EN

Reg: 15496640 · Companies House · Private Limited Company,

Notified 29/10/2024

Former PSCs

Mr David Clinton Grassby

Ceased 27/05/2021

Mr Peter Bradley Grassby

Ceased 29/10/2024

Mr Andrew Charles Grassby

Ceased 30/06/2017

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

DOWNING LLP AS SECURITY TRUSTEE

Created 31/10/2024Registered 04/11/2024
Charge
outstanding

DOWNING LLP AS SECURITY TRUSTEE

Created 31/10/2024Registered 04/11/2024
Charge
outstanding

DOWNING LLP AS SECURITY TRUSTEE

Created 29/10/2024Registered 04/11/2024
Charge
outstanding

DOWNING LLP AS SECURITY TRUSTEE

Created 29/10/2024Registered 04/11/2024
Charge
satisfied

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 29/06/2017Registered 11/07/2017Satisfied 07/11/2024
Charge
satisfied

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 29/06/2017Registered 11/07/2017Satisfied 07/11/2024
Charge
satisfied

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 29/06/2017Registered 11/07/2017Satisfied 07/11/2024
Charge
satisfied

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 29/06/2017Registered 11/07/2017Satisfied 07/11/2024
charge
satisfied

FORWARD TRUST GROUP LIMITED · FORWARD TRUST LIMITED

Created 04/06/1999Registered 04/06/1999Satisfied 20/06/2017
charge
satisfied

FORWARD TRUST GROUP LIMITED · FORWARD TRUST LIMITED

Created 10/02/1999Registered 11/02/1999Satisfied 20/06/2017
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 05/04/1991Registered 12/04/1991Satisfied 26/04/1995
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 14/11/1990Registered 16/11/1990Satisfied 26/04/1995
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 06/11/1990Registered 08/11/1990Satisfied 20/06/2017
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 16/11/1989Registered 22/11/1989Satisfied 26/04/1995
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 01/07/1980Registered 04/07/1980Satisfied 26/04/1995
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 07/10/1977Registered 13/10/1977Satisfied 20/06/2017
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 16/06/1975Registered 23/06/1975Satisfied 20/06/2017
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 16/06/1975Registered 23/06/1975Satisfied 20/06/2017
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 16/06/1975Registered 23/06/1975Satisfied 20/06/2017
charge
satisfied

THE UNITED FRIENDLY INSURANCE COMPANY LTD

Created 21/08/1970Registered 04/09/1970Satisfied 20/06/2017
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 21/08/1970Registered 27/08/1970Satisfied 20/06/2017
charge
satisfied

UNITED FRIENDLY INSURANCE CO LTD

Created 01/07/1968Registered 19/07/1968Satisfied 20/06/2017
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 17/09/1964Registered 28/09/1964Satisfied 20/06/2017
charge
satisfied

THE UNITED FRIENDLY INSURANCE COY LTD.

Created 25/01/1963Registered 31/01/1963Satisfied 20/06/2017
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 14/10/1959Registered 28/10/1959Satisfied 20/06/2017
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 06/08/1959Registered 25/08/1959Satisfied 20/06/2017
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 06/08/1959Registered 25/08/1959Satisfied 20/06/2017
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 06/08/1959Registered 25/08/1959Satisfied 20/06/2017

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 96030 peers
80

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.11× · 20/20
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 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.

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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2024

Net Worth

£3.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.3M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£874k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.7M

Current Liabilities

£789k

Fixed Assets

£2.7M

Debtors

£320k

72avg. employees+10

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£376k
Bank loans & overdrafts£67k
Assets less current liabilities£3.6M
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.11+£400k
20231.82+£330k
20221.94+£507k
20211.22+£360k
20200.82+£356k
20190.67

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.