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Matthew Lucas Funeral Directors Ltd

08448393

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
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Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

DOWN HOUSE 3 WIDCOMBE STREET, DORCHESTER, DT1 3BS
Incorporated 18/03/2013

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 16/03/2026

Due 30/03/2027

On track

Industry

96030
Funeral and related activities

Officers

Mr Eric John Dunford

director · Since 18/03/2013

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 86

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Matthew David Lucas

director · Since 18/03/2013

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 53

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Karen Hussey

director · Since 20/09/2023

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Julian Thomas Hussey

director · Since 01/03/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

A G Down Ltd

75–100% shares

66, South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NN

Reg: 00731979 · England And Wales · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 30/05/2013Registered 03/06/2013

CompanyRankvs 691+ SIC 96030 peers
57

Financial strength69th percentile among SIC peers · 17/25
Employees66th percentile among SIC peers · 10/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.44× · 12/20
Longevity13 years trading (max 15) · 13/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength17/25 pts

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

Employees10/15 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.

Longevity13/15 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£100k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£21k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£21k

Working capital

Current Assets

£68k

Current Liabilities

£47k

Fixed Assets

£126k

Debtors

£33k

4avg. employees-1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£147k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.44-£6k
20241.94+£11k
20231.89

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.