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R Gwinnell & Sons (Memorials) Limited

03428822

active
ltd
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

Dickens House, Guithavon Street, Witham, CM8 1BJ
Incorporated 03/09/1997

Previously known as

Direct Memorials (Uk) Limited · until 15/10/2010

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 03/09/2025

Due 17/09/2026

On track

Industry

23700
Cutting, shaping and finishing of stone

Officers

Roy Gwinnell

director · Since 03/09/1997

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · Age 78

Also on 4 other boards

Christine Gwinnell

secretary · Since 03/09/1997

BRITISH

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Matthew John Gwinnell

director · Since 01/05/2009

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 5 other boards

Roy Gwinnell

director · Since 03/09/1997

British · Age 78

Christine Gwinnell

secretary · Since 03/09/1997

British

Matthew John Gwinnell

director · Since 01/05/2009

British · England · Age 51

Former

Temple Secretaries Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 03/09/1997

Company Directors Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 03/09/1997

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Roy Gwinnell

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 78

Dickens House, Guithavon Street, Witham, CM8 1BJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Matthew John Gwinnell

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 51

Dickens House, Guithavon Street, Witham, CM8 1BJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 06/12/2010Registered 09/12/2010
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 02/12/2010Registered 04/12/2010

Change History

officer appointed → GWINNELL, Christine
2026-08-07
officer appointed → GWINNELL, Matthew John
2026-08-07
officer appointed → GWINNELL, Roy
2026-08-07
status → active
2026-08-07

Active

type → ltd
2026-08-07

Private Limited Company

address line1 → Dickens House
2026-08-07

LAWLEY HOUSE

post town → Witham
2026-08-07

COLCHESTER

postcode → CM8 1BJ
2026-08-07

CO3 3DG

CompanyRankvs 320+ SIC 23700 peers
52

Financial strength86th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees28th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.94× · 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 strength22/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees4/15 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 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£251k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£24k

Working capital

Current Assets

£386k

Current Liabilities

£410k

Fixed Assets

£276k

1avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£252k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.94+£31k
20240.84+£23k
20230.77—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.