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Alex Jones Funeral Directors Limited

03136680

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

The Study, 1 East Grinstead Road, Lingfield, RH7 6EP
Incorporated 11/12/1995

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 30/11/2025

Due 14/12/2026

On track

Industry

96030
Funeral and related activities

Officers

Mr Alex Nigel Jones

director · Since 11/12/1995

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 1 other board

John Herbert Lathbury Ba Fcii

secretary · Since 06/12/1996

CHARTERED INSURER

BRITISH · Age 91

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Alan Douglas Jones

director · Since 01/10/2011

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Alex Nigel Jones

director · Since 11/12/1995

British · England · Age 50

John Herbert Lathbury

secretary · Since 06/12/1996

British

Alan Douglas Jones

director · Since 01/10/2011

British · England · Age 72

Former

L & A Secretarial Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 11/12/1995

L & A Registrars Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 11/12/1995

Robin Godfrey Sore

director · Resigned 06/12/1996

Robin Godfrey Sore

secretary · Resigned 06/12/1996

John Herbert Lathbury

director · Resigned 01/10/2011

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Alex Nigel Jones

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

British · England · Age 50

The Study, 1 East Grinstead Road, Lingfield, RH7 6EP

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges7 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Change History

statusactive
2026-08-07

Active

typeltd
2026-08-07

Private Limited Company

address line1The Study
2026-08-07

THE STUDY

post townLingfield
2026-08-07

LINGFIELD

officer appointedLATHBURY, John Herbert
2026-08-07
officer appointedJONES, Alan Douglas
2026-08-07
officer appointedJONES, Alex Nigel
2026-08-07

CompanyRankvs 511+ SIC 96030 peers
66

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.75× · 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 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.

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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£4.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£181k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£171k

Working capital

Current Assets

£526k

Current Liabilities

£697k

Fixed Assets

£7.4M

Debtors

£316k

Profit After Tax

£641k

27avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£414k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£2.3M
Assets less current liabilities£7.2M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.75+£227k
20230.72

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.