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Fred Christophers & Son Limited

07209229

active
Private Limited Company
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Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

BRIDGE HOUSE, NEWTON ABBOT, TQ13 7DX
Incorporated 31/03/2010

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

96030
Funeral and related activities

Officers

Mr Thomas Timothy William Meek

director · Since 08/08/2019

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 51

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Caroline Ellen Meek

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · England · Age 51

Bridge House, 9 Kingsbridge Lane, Ashburton, Newton Abbot, TQ13 7DX

Notified 30/08/2023

Mr Oliver William Christophers

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 41

Bridge House, 9 Kingsbridge Lane, Ashburton, Newton Abbot, TQ13 7DX

Notified 30/08/2023

Former PSCs

Frederic Christophers

Ceased 30/08/2023

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 08/06/2018Registered 08/06/2018
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC (THE BANK)

Created 29/06/2012Registered 04/07/2012

CompanyRankvs 863+ SIC 96030 peers
56

Financial strength76th percentile among SIC peers · 19/25
Employees76th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.85× · 6/20
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 strength19/25 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.

Liquidity6/20 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

£200k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£91k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£16k

Working capital

Current Assets

£96k

Current Liabilities

£112k

Fixed Assets

£378k

Debtors

£3k

6avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£23k
Bank loans & overdrafts£159k
Assets less current liabilities£362k
Prepared with VT Final Accounts

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.85+£32k
20240.76-£28k
20230.23—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.