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H C Townsend & Son Ltd

05566959

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

40 HARLOW OVAL, HG2 0DS
Incorporated 19/09/2005

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

96030
Funeral and related activities

Officers

Ann Townsend

secretary · Since 19/09/2005

BRITISH

Mr David Townsend

director · Since 19/09/2005

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Mrs Ann Townsend

director · Since 01/05/2021

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Persons with Significant Control

Mr David Townsend

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 61

40, Harlow Oval, Harrogate, HG2 0DS

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Ann Townsend

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 65

40, Harlow Oval, Harrogate, HG2 0DS

Notified 01/03/2021

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 11/04/2011Registered 16/04/2011

CompanyRankvs 130+ SIC 96030 peers
75

Financial strength88th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees88th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 8.92× · 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 strength22/25 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.

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 30/09/2025

Net Worth

£607k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£378k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£460k

Working capital

Current Assets

£518k

Current Liabilities

£58k

Fixed Assets

£157k

Debtors

£127k

11avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£617k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20258.92+£0
20258.92+£37k
20245.23+£34k
20235.83—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.