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W S Gayton & Son Limited

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

PICKETT MEADOW OLD SCHOOL LANE, BARNSTAPLE, EX31 3UP
Incorporated 12/01/2007

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

96030
Funeral and related activities

Officers

Mr David William Gayton

director · Since 12/01/2007

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Jane Elizabeth Lockhart

director · Since 12/01/2007

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · Age 49

Persons with Significant Control

Mr David William Gayton

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 55

Pickett Meadow, Old School Lane, Barnstaple, EX31 3UP

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Jane Elizabeth Lockhart

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 49

Pickett Meadow, Old School Lane, Barnstaple, EX31 3UP

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Arthur William John Gayton

Ceased 19/02/2023

Mrs Maureen Helen Gayton

Ceased 24/02/2019

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

ARTHUR WILLIAM JOHN GAYTON

Created 12/11/2020Registered 03/12/2020Satisfied 14/01/2026
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 12/11/2020Registered 23/11/2020Satisfied 14/01/2026
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 12/11/2020Registered 23/11/2020
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 11/06/2020Registered 15/06/2020Satisfied 14/01/2026

CompanyRankvs 609+ SIC 96030 peers
59

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees12th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.42× · 12/20
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.

Employees2/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity12/20 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 30/03/2025

Net Worth

£3.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£367k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£239k

Working capital

Current Assets

£804k

Current Liabilities

£564k

Fixed Assets

£2.9M

Debtors

£261k

0avg. employees-29

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£57k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£3.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.42+£203k
20241.38+£369k
20230.81

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.