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Open Prepaid Funerals Limited

04747037

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk

No risk factors detected.

Details

The American Barns Banbury Road, Lighthorne, Warwick, CV35 0AE
Incorporated 28/04/2003

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 28/04/2026

Due 12/05/2027

On track

Industry

96030
Funeral and related activities

Officers

David Alexander Bastock

secretary · Since 01/07/2010

BRITISH

Mr John Taplin

director · Since 23/02/2016

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Also on 2 other boards

David Alexander Bastock

secretary · Since 01/07/2010

British

John Taplin

director · Since 23/02/2016

British · United Kingdom · Age 59

Former

@Ukplc Client Director Ltd

corporate nominee director · Resigned 14/05/2003

@Ukplc Client Secretary Ltd

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 14/05/2003

John Taplin

director · Resigned 03/06/2009

Rachael Lorene Taplin

director · Resigned 01/07/2010

Rachael Lorene Taplin

secretary · Resigned 01/07/2010

David Alexander Bastock

director · Resigned 01/07/2022

Persons with Significant Control

Mr David Alexander Bastock

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

British · England · Age 55

67, Warwick Road, Solihull, B92 7HP

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr John Taplin

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

British · United Kingdom · Age 59

Suite K The American Barns, Banbury Road, Warwick, CV35 0AE

Notified 06/04/2016

Change History

status → active
2026-08-16

Active

type → ltd
2026-08-16

Private Limited Company

address line1 → The American Barns Banbury Road
2026-08-16

THE AMERICAN BARNS BANBURY ROAD

post town → Warwick
2026-08-16

WARWICK

officer appointed → BASTOCK, David Alexander
2026-08-16
officer appointed → TAPLIN, John
2026-08-16

CompanyRankvs 188+ SIC 96030 peers
83

Financial strength81th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees86th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.89× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength20/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 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.

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

£307k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£252k

Working capital

Current Assets

£386k

Current Liabilities

£134k

Fixed Assets

£56k

10avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£308k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.89+£94k
20242.93+£43k
20232.53—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.