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W S Taylor & Sons Limited

06853520

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)

Details

2-3 MEADOWFIELD TERRACE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE12 9ES
Incorporated 20/03/2009

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

96030
Funeral and related activities

Officers

Mrs Karen Taylor

director · Since 20/03/2009

ADMINISTRATOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Mr William Stephen Taylor

director · Since 20/03/2009

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Persons with Significant Control

Mr William Stephen Taylor

50–75% shares

British · England · Age 62

2-3, Meadowfield Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9ES

Notified 01/07/2016

Mrs Karen Taylor

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 60

2-3, Meadowfield Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9ES

Notified 01/05/2025

Former PSCs

Mrs Karen Taylor

Ceased 30/04/2025

CompanyRankvs 232+ SIC 96030 peers
82

Financial strength82th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees76th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 8.5× · 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 strength21/25 pts

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

Employees11/15 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

£344k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£327k

Working capital

Current Assets

£370k

Current Liabilities

£44k

Fixed Assets

£33k

6avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£359k
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20258.50+£23k
202412.77+£19k
20239.74+£52k
20229.13+£28k
20217.78+£55k
20204.61+£37k
20193.56—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.