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V. Morton & Sons Limited

01900548

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

705 BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH, BIRMINGHAM, B31 2JT
Incorporated 29/03/1985

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 16/01/2026

Due 30/01/2027

On track

Industry

96030
Funeral and related activities

Officers

Mr Derek Stephen Case Dip. F.D.

director · Since 16/01/1992

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Miss Sarah Alison Case

director · Since 14/04/2015

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 39

Also on 2 other boards

Miss Sarah Alison Case

secretary · Since 31/10/2022

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Morton & Case Limited

ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent-as-firm
voting-rights-75-to-100-percent-as-firm
right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors-as-firm

705 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2JT

Reg: 09540240 · England And Wales · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

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Charge
satisfied

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LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 24/09/1985Registered 03/06/1999Satisfied 21/11/2022
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 18/02/1999Registered 03/06/1999Satisfied 21/11/2022
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 05/12/1985Registered 17/12/1985
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 31/07/1985Registered 05/08/1985

CompanyRankvs 539+ SIC 96030 peers
65

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.85× · 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 strength24/25 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£1.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£146k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£83k

Working capital

Current Assets

£462k

Current Liabilities

£545k

Fixed Assets

£1.9M

Debtors

£270k

23avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£150k
Assets less current liabilities£1.8M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.85+£3k
20240.67+£19k
20230.72+£7k
20221.29+£83k
20211.13+£170k
20201.07-£15k
20191.23+£178k
20171.04—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.