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Ian Watts & Son Limited

09001795

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

26 RIDGEWAY, LYDNEY, GL15 4SE
Incorporated 17/04/2014

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

96030
Funeral and related activities

Officers

Mr Martin David Watts

director · Since 17/04/2014

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 53

Mr Luke Martin Watts

director · Since 01/03/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 24

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Martin David Watts

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 53

26, Ridgeway, Lydney, GL15 4SE

Notified 17/04/2017

Mr Luke Martin Watts

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 24

26, Ridgeway, Lydney, GL15 4SE

Notified 01/08/2025

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 23/08/2024Registered 23/08/2024
Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 07/10/2022Registered 20/10/2022
Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 21/07/2022Registered 04/08/2022

CompanyRankvs 953+ SIC 96030 peers
54

Financial strength84th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees65th percentile among SIC peers · 10/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.62× · 6/20
Longevity12 years trading (max 15) · 12/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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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.

Employees10/15 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.

Longevity12/15 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

£400k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£191k

Working capital

Current Assets

£313k

Current Liabilities

£504k

Fixed Assets

£591k

4avg. employees+7
Signed by Mr L Watts,Prepared with IRIS Elements Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.62
20241.15
20231.24
20221.74
20211.72
20201.64+£48k
20192.59

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.