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A J Wakely & Sons Ltd.

01977927

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

91 EAST STREET, BRIDPORT, DT6 3LB
Incorporated 15/01/1986

Compliance

Last accounts

31/05/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

28/02/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2025

Due 14/01/2027

On track

Industry

96030
Funeral and related activities

Officers

Mr Simon Wakely

director · Since 01/11/2007

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 2 other boards

Simon Wakely

secretary · Since 17/12/2007

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · Age 50

Mr Richard James Wakely

director · Since 31/03/2026

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 33

Persons with Significant Control

Aj Wakely And Sons Holdings Ltd

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

Aj Wakely & Sons, 91, East Street, Bridport, DT6 3LB

Reg: 17072135 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 31/03/2026

Former PSCs

Simon Wakely

Ceased 31/03/2026

Mr Clive James Wakely

Ceased 31/03/2026

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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charge
satisfied

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charge
satisfied

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charge
satisfied

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Created 09/04/1991Registered 11/04/1991Satisfied 01/08/2015

CompanyRankvs 573+ SIC 96030 peers
60

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
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.

Liquidity0/20 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 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£3.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.1M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

—

Working capital

Current Assets

—

Current Liabilities

£1.6M

Fixed Assets

£2.3M

Debtors

£690k

71avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End(2022)

Corp tax£297k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£602k
Prepared with Silverfin

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
2025—+£5k
2024—-£231k
2023—+£362k
2022—-£264k
2021—-£287k
20201.60-£255k
20193.20—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.