# H C TOWNSEND & SON LTD (05566959)

> H C TOWNSEND & SON LTD is an active private limited company (company number 05566959) incorporated on 19 September 2005. Its registered activity is funeral and related activities (SIC 96030). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 30 September 2025, showing net assets of £607k and cash of £378k, with 11 employees on average. Net assets rose 6% on the prior period (£570k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2005-09-19
- Registered office: HG2 0DS
- SIC 96030: Funeral and related activities
- Next accounts due: 2027-06-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-10-03
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 556 comparable companies in Other (median £8,343, upper quartile £103k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | £607k | £378k | £127k | £58k | — | — | 11 |
| 2024-09-30 | £570k | £346k | £156k | £98k | — | — | 10 |

current ratio 8.92; size band small.

## Filing and accounts signals (facts, not a rating)

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £607,208 at 30 September 2025
- Current assets at least 1.5× creditors within one year: Current ratio 8.92
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £377,607
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 19 September 2005

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## Persons with significant control

- Mr David Townsend — owns 50–75% of shares; holds 50–75% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, since 2016-04-06
- Mrs Ann Townsend — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights, since 2021-03-01

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