kent association for the blind Company Information
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Industry
Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabled
Registered Address
72 college road, maidstone, kent, ME15 6SJ
Website
http://kab.org.ukkent association for the blind Estimated Valuation
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of KENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND at £1.4m based on a Turnover of £2.5m and 0.57x industry multiple (adjusted for size and gross margin).
kent association for the blind Estimated Valuation
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of KENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND at £0 based on an EBITDA of £-419.1k and a 5.82x industry multiple (adjusted for size and gross margin).
kent association for the blind Estimated Valuation
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of KENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND at £7.8m based on Net Assets of £2.8m and 2.82x industry multiple (adjusted for liquidity).
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Kent Association For The Blind Overview
Kent Association For The Blind is a live company located in kent, ME15 6SJ with a Companies House number of 03339912. It operates in the social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabled sector, SIC Code 88100. Founded in March 1997, it's largest shareholder is unknown. Kent Association For The Blind is a mature, small sized company, Pomanda has estimated its turnover at £2.5m with declining growth in recent years.
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Kent Association For The Blind Health Check
Pomanda's financial health check has awarded Kent Association For The Blind a 4 rating. We use a traffic light system to show it exceeds the industry average on 5 measures and has 4 areas for improvement. Company Health Check FAQs


5 Strong

3 Regular

4 Weak

Size
annual sales of £2.5m, make it larger than the average company (£542.4k)
£2.5m - Kent Association For The Blind
£542.4k - Industry AVG

Growth
3 year (CAGR) sales growth of -1%, show it is growing at a slower rate (4%)
-1% - Kent Association For The Blind
4% - Industry AVG

Production
with a gross margin of 33.5%, this company has a comparable cost of product (33.5%)
33.5% - Kent Association For The Blind
33.5% - Industry AVG

Profitability
an operating margin of -18.6% make it less profitable than the average company (1.6%)
-18.6% - Kent Association For The Blind
1.6% - Industry AVG

Employees
with 100 employees, this is above the industry average (18)
100 - Kent Association For The Blind
18 - Industry AVG

Pay Structure
on an average salary of £21.3k, the company has an equivalent pay structure (£20.8k)
£21.3k - Kent Association For The Blind
£20.8k - Industry AVG

Efficiency
resulting in sales per employee of £25.4k, this is less efficient (£30.5k)
£25.4k - Kent Association For The Blind
£30.5k - Industry AVG

Debtor Days
it gets paid by customers after 19 days, this is near the average (18 days)
19 days - Kent Association For The Blind
18 days - Industry AVG

Creditor Days
its suppliers are paid after 17 days, this is slower than average (6 days)
17 days - Kent Association For The Blind
6 days - Industry AVG

Stock Days
it holds stock equivalent to 2 days, this is less than average (6 days)
2 days - Kent Association For The Blind
6 days - Industry AVG

Cash Balance
has cash to cover current liabilities for 26 weeks, this is less cash available to meet short term requirements (234 weeks)
26 weeks - Kent Association For The Blind
234 weeks - Industry AVG

Debt Level
it has a ratio of liabilities to total assets of 9.4%, this is a lower level of debt than the average (12.3%)
9.4% - Kent Association For The Blind
12.3% - Industry AVG
KENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND financials

Kent Association For The Blind's latest turnover from March 2024 is £2.5 million and the company has net assets of £2.8 million. According to their latest financial statements, Kent Association For The Blind has 100 employees and maintains cash reserves of £146.3 thousand as reported in the balance sheet.
Data source: Companies House, Pomanda Estimates
Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2013 | Mar 2012 | Mar 2011 | Mar 2010 | |
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Turnover | 2,541,473 | 2,427,088 | 2,758,828 | 2,629,319 | 2,965,696 | 2,195,228 | 2,807,697 | 2,394,003 | 2,325,629 | 2,355,538 | 2,246,258 | 2,497,964 | 2,354,320 | 2,480,566 | 2,517,528 |
Other Income Or Grants | |||||||||||||||
Cost Of Sales | |||||||||||||||
Gross Profit | |||||||||||||||
Admin Expenses | |||||||||||||||
Operating Profit | |||||||||||||||
Interest Payable | |||||||||||||||
Interest Receivable | |||||||||||||||
Pre-Tax Profit | -459,635 | -869,203 | -151,275 | 100,955 | 265,528 | -266,828 | 520,359 | 149,701 | -89,981 | -99,475 | -336,421 | -66,390 | -198,869 | -139,651 | -269,978 |
Tax | |||||||||||||||
Profit After Tax | -459,635 | -869,203 | -151,275 | 100,955 | 265,528 | -266,828 | 520,359 | 149,701 | -89,981 | -99,475 | -336,421 | -66,390 | -198,869 | -139,651 | -269,978 |
Dividends Paid | |||||||||||||||
Retained Profit | -459,635 | -869,203 | -151,275 | 100,955 | 265,528 | -266,828 | 520,359 | 149,701 | -89,981 | -99,475 | -336,421 | -66,390 | -198,869 | -139,651 | -269,978 |
Employee Costs | 2,129,098 | 2,240,051 | 2,058,138 | 1,985,754 | 1,957,731 | 1,886,988 | 1,793,098 | 1,714,260 | 1,777,679 | 1,934,903 | 1,859,450 | 1,856,587 | 1,846,645 | 1,886,648 | 1,842,719 |
Number Of Employees | 100 | 109 | 111 | 107 | 111 | 111 | 110 | 43 | 110 | 113 | 112 | 117 | 116 | 121 | 129 |
EBITDA* |
* Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation
Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2013 | Mar 2012 | Mar 2011 | Mar 2010 | |
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Tangible Assets | 945,745 | 992,352 | 1,006,328 | 993,961 | 983,412 | 999,152 | 998,992 | 1,015,459 | 1,018,103 | 1,022,894 | 1,030,313 | 1,086,311 | 1,141,415 | 1,188,756 | 1,214,162 |
Intangible Assets | |||||||||||||||
Investments & Other | 1,448,611 | 1,504,624 | 1,562,683 | 1,461,518 | 1,132,239 | 1,254,757 | 1,223,081 | 1,189,294 | 1,000,140 | 1,045,953 | 1,483,277 | 1,614,418 | 1,461,360 | 1,519,399 | 1,416,856 |
Debtors (Due After 1 year) | |||||||||||||||
Total Fixed Assets | 2,394,356 | 2,496,976 | 2,569,011 | 2,455,479 | 2,115,651 | 2,253,909 | 2,222,073 | 2,204,753 | 2,018,243 | 2,068,847 | 2,513,590 | 2,700,729 | 2,602,775 | 2,708,155 | 2,631,018 |
Stock & work in progress | 12,693 | 12,557 | 11,227 | 10,782 | 11,892 | 11,060 | 14,506 | 16,183 | 18,380 | 25,463 | 25,131 | 29,206 | 25,712 | 37,809 | 42,753 |
Trade Debtors | 133,953 | 140,441 | 96,440 | 90,835 | 175,622 | 304,066 | 372,764 | 415,887 | 330,506 | 319,749 | 189,653 | ||||
Group Debtors | |||||||||||||||
Misc Debtors | 379,320 | 356,118 | 426,563 | 492,184 | 560,355 | 38,221 | 54,077 | 54,537 | 46,557 | 48,977 | 48,739 | 230,115 | 319,778 | 316,608 | 299,691 |
Cash | 146,270 | 325,973 | 989,348 | 1,192,127 | 905,789 | 912,510 | 1,091,191 | 530,776 | 491,473 | 562,952 | 337,487 | 463,889 | 485,002 | 612,747 | 735,628 |
misc current assets | |||||||||||||||
total current assets | 672,236 | 835,089 | 1,523,578 | 1,785,928 | 1,653,658 | 1,265,857 | 1,532,538 | 1,017,383 | 886,916 | 957,141 | 601,010 | 723,210 | 830,492 | 967,164 | 1,078,072 |
total assets | 3,066,592 | 3,332,065 | 4,092,589 | 4,241,407 | 3,769,309 | 3,519,766 | 3,754,611 | 3,222,136 | 2,905,159 | 3,025,988 | 3,114,600 | 3,423,939 | 3,433,267 | 3,675,319 | 3,709,090 |
Bank overdraft | 5,980 | ||||||||||||||
Bank loan | |||||||||||||||
Trade Creditors | 81,071 | 40,792 | 58,858 | 50,316 | 15,193 | 16,081 | 16,539 | 16,313 | 10,471 | 19,164 | |||||
Group/Directors Accounts | |||||||||||||||
other short term finances | |||||||||||||||
hp & lease commitments | |||||||||||||||
other current liabilities | 206,662 | 218,667 | 91,922 | 98,007 | 78,106 | 93,203 | 69,780 | 70,328 | 81,089 | 103,244 | 105,565 | 136,856 | 215,747 | 187,420 | 175,137 |
total current liabilities | 287,733 | 259,459 | 150,780 | 148,323 | 93,299 | 109,284 | 86,319 | 86,641 | 91,560 | 122,408 | 111,545 | 136,856 | 215,747 | 187,420 | 175,137 |
loans | |||||||||||||||
hp & lease commitments | |||||||||||||||
Accruals and Deferred Income | |||||||||||||||
other liabilities | |||||||||||||||
provisions | |||||||||||||||
total long term liabilities | |||||||||||||||
total liabilities | 287,733 | 259,459 | 150,780 | 148,323 | 93,299 | 109,284 | 86,319 | 86,641 | 91,560 | 122,408 | 111,545 | 136,856 | 215,747 | 187,420 | 175,137 |
net assets | 2,778,859 | 3,072,606 | 3,941,809 | 4,093,084 | 3,676,010 | 3,410,482 | 3,668,292 | 3,135,495 | 2,813,599 | 2,903,580 | 3,003,055 | 3,287,083 | 3,217,520 | 3,487,899 | 3,533,953 |
total shareholders funds | 2,778,859 | 3,072,606 | 3,941,809 | 4,093,084 | 3,676,010 | 3,410,482 | 3,668,292 | 3,135,495 | 2,813,599 | 2,903,580 | 3,003,055 | 3,287,083 | 3,217,520 | 3,487,899 | 3,533,953 |
Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2013 | Mar 2012 | Mar 2011 | Mar 2010 | |
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Operating Activities | |||||||||||||||
Operating Profit | |||||||||||||||
Depreciation | 52,959 | 58,518 | 50,179 | 33,572 | 30,445 | 27,504 | 22,660 | 21,550 | 21,311 | 15,073 | 54,089 | 58,524 | 55,216 | 56,632 | 86,313 |
Amortisation | |||||||||||||||
Tax | |||||||||||||||
Stock | 136 | 1,330 | 445 | -1,110 | 832 | -3,446 | -1,677 | -2,197 | -7,083 | 332 | -4,075 | 3,494 | -12,097 | -4,944 | 42,753 |
Debtors | 16,714 | -26,444 | -60,016 | -152,958 | 393,690 | -84,554 | -43,583 | 93,361 | 8,337 | 130,334 | 8,277 | -89,663 | 3,170 | 16,917 | 299,691 |
Creditors | 40,279 | -18,066 | 8,542 | 35,123 | -888 | -458 | 226 | 5,842 | -8,693 | 19,164 | |||||
Accruals and Deferred Income | -12,005 | 126,745 | -6,085 | 19,901 | -15,097 | 23,423 | -548 | -10,761 | -22,155 | -2,321 | -31,291 | -78,891 | 28,327 | 12,283 | 175,137 |
Deferred Taxes & Provisions | |||||||||||||||
Cash flow from operations | |||||||||||||||
Investing Activities | |||||||||||||||
capital expenditure | -43,759 | 5,362 | -9,350 | -55,529 | 553,988 | 187,369 | -63,087 | -1,159 | -7,081 | -45,565 | |||||
Change in Investments | -56,013 | -58,059 | 101,165 | 329,279 | -122,518 | 31,676 | 33,787 | 189,154 | -45,813 | -437,324 | -131,141 | 153,058 | -58,039 | 102,543 | 1,416,856 |
cash flow from investments | 56,013 | 58,059 | -101,165 | -329,279 | 122,518 | -75,435 | -28,425 | -198,504 | -9,716 | 991,312 | 318,510 | -216,145 | 56,880 | -109,624 | -1,462,421 |
Financing Activities | |||||||||||||||
Bank loans | |||||||||||||||
Group/Directors Accounts | |||||||||||||||
Other Short Term Loans | |||||||||||||||
Long term loans | |||||||||||||||
Hire Purchase and Lease Commitments | |||||||||||||||
other long term liabilities | |||||||||||||||
share issue | |||||||||||||||
interest | |||||||||||||||
cash flow from financing | 165,888 | 316,119 | 9,018 | 12,438 | 172,195 | 52,393 | 135,953 | -71,510 | 93,597 | 3,803,931 | |||||
cash and cash equivalents | |||||||||||||||
cash | -179,703 | -663,375 | -202,779 | 286,338 | -6,721 | -178,681 | 560,415 | 39,303 | -71,479 | 225,465 | -126,402 | -21,113 | -127,745 | -122,881 | 735,628 |
overdraft | -5,980 | 5,980 | |||||||||||||
change in cash | -179,703 | -663,375 | -202,779 | 286,338 | -6,721 | -178,681 | 560,415 | 39,303 | -71,479 | 231,445 | -132,382 | -21,113 | -127,745 | -122,881 | 735,628 |
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kent association for the blind Ownership
KENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND group structure
Kent Association For The Blind has no subsidiary companies.
Ultimate parent company
KENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND
03339912
kent association for the blind directors
Kent Association For The Blind currently has 8 directors. The longest serving directors include Mr James Burke (May 2007) and Mrs Hazel Groves (May 2016).
officer | country | age | start | end | role |
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Mr James Burke | 82 years | May 2007 | - | Director | |
Mrs Hazel Groves | 46 years | May 2016 | - | Director | |
Mr Anthony Colwell | 76 years | Sep 2018 | - | Director | |
Mr Anthony Blackman | United Kingdom | 41 years | Jun 2020 | - | Director |
Mr Paul Betts | England | 70 years | Mar 2023 | - | Director |
Mr Luke Cashin | England | 27 years | Sep 2023 | - | Director |
Ms Avril Langman-Heath | England | 48 years | Mar 2024 | - | Director |
Mr Ian Platt | England | 71 years | Mar 2024 | - | Director |
P&L
March 2024turnover
2.5m
+5%
operating profit
-472k
0%
gross margin
33.5%
+4.79%
turnover
Turnover, or revenue, is the amount of sales generated by a company within the financial year.
Balance Sheet
March 2024net assets
2.8m
-0.1%
total assets
3.1m
-0.08%
cash
146.3k
-0.55%
net assets
Total assets minus all liabilities
kent association for the blind company details
company number
03339912
Type
Private Limited by guarantee without Share Capital Exempt from using Limited
industry
88100 - Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabled
incorporation date
March 1997
age
28
incorporated
UK
ultimate parent company
accounts
Full Accounts
last accounts submitted
March 2024
previous names
N/A
accountant
-
auditor
AZETS AUDIT SERVICES
address
72 college road, maidstone, kent, ME15 6SJ
Bank
NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC
Legal Advisor
-
kent association for the blind Charges & Mortgages
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