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Harvey Darke Funeral Service Limited

04133301

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

LAWLEY HOUSE, COLCHESTER, CO3 3DG
Incorporated 29/12/2000

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 29/12/2025

Due 12/01/2027

On track

Industry

96030
Funeral and related activities

Officers

Christine Gwinnell

secretary · Since 29/12/2000

BRITISH

Also on 4 other boards

Roy Gwinnell

director · Since 29/12/2000

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · Age 78

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Matthew John Gwinnell

director · Since 01/05/2009

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Roy Gwinnell

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

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

British · England · Age 51

Dickens House, Guithavon Street, Witham, CM8 1BJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 06/04/2004Registered 08/04/2004

CompanyRankvs 186+ SIC 96030 peers
73

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees66th percentile among SIC peers · 10/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 24.44× · 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 strength23/25 pts

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

Employees10/15 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 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£844k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£690k

Working capital

Current Assets

£720k

Current Liabilities

£29k

Fixed Assets

£155k

4avg. employees-1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£846k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202524.44+£28k
202429.51+£61k
202331.26—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.