
Company Number
05373273
Next Accounts
Dec 2025
Directors
Shareholders
burgess nicholas
kim bishop
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Industry
Activities of patent and copyright agents; other legal activities (other than those of barristers and solicitors) n.e.c.
Registered Address
lindsey house, oaklands business park, bristol, BS37 5NA
Website
http://wwaps.co.ukPomanda estimates the enterprise value of WILL WRITING AND PROBATE SERVICES LTD at £117.7k based on a Turnover of £260.3k and 0.45x industry multiple (adjusted for size and gross margin).
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of WILL WRITING AND PROBATE SERVICES LTD at £97.1k based on an EBITDA of £37.1k and a 2.61x industry multiple (adjusted for size and gross margin).
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of WILL WRITING AND PROBATE SERVICES LTD at £887k based on Net Assets of £510.7k and 1.74x industry multiple (adjusted for liquidity).
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Will Writing And Probate Services Ltd is a live company located in bristol, BS37 5NA with a Companies House number of 05373273. It operates in the activities of patent and copyright agents sector, SIC Code 69109. Founded in February 2005, it's largest shareholder is burgess nicholas with a 93.2% stake. Will Writing And Probate Services Ltd is a mature, micro sized company, Pomanda has estimated its turnover at £260.3k with declining growth in recent years.
Pomanda's financial health check has awarded Will Writing And Probate Services Ltd a 5 rating. We use a traffic light system to show it exceeds the industry average on 6 measures and has 4 areas for improvement. Company Health Check FAQs
6 Strong
1 Regular
4 Weak
Size
annual sales of £260.3k, make it smaller than the average company (£624.9k)
- Will Writing And Probate Services Ltd
£624.9k - Industry AVG
Growth
3 year (CAGR) sales growth of -20%, show it is growing at a slower rate (7.9%)
- Will Writing And Probate Services Ltd
7.9% - Industry AVG
Production
with a gross margin of 28.2%, this company has a higher cost of product (51.3%)
- Will Writing And Probate Services Ltd
51.3% - Industry AVG
Profitability
an operating margin of 12.3% make it more profitable than the average company (9.3%)
- Will Writing And Probate Services Ltd
9.3% - Industry AVG
Employees
with 11 employees, this is above the industry average (7)
11 - Will Writing And Probate Services Ltd
7 - Industry AVG
Pay Structure
on an average salary of £33.8k, the company has an equivalent pay structure (£33.8k)
- Will Writing And Probate Services Ltd
£33.8k - Industry AVG
Efficiency
resulting in sales per employee of £23.7k, this is less efficient (£70.3k)
- Will Writing And Probate Services Ltd
£70.3k - Industry AVG
Debtor Days
it gets paid by customers after 9 days, this is earlier than average (51 days)
- Will Writing And Probate Services Ltd
51 days - Industry AVG
Creditor Days
its suppliers are paid after 196 days, this is slower than average (15 days)
- Will Writing And Probate Services Ltd
15 days - Industry AVG
Stock Days
There is insufficient data available for this Key Performance Indicator!
- Will Writing And Probate Services Ltd
- - Industry AVG
Cash Balance
has cash to cover current liabilities for 110 weeks, this is more cash available to meet short term requirements (31 weeks)
110 weeks - Will Writing And Probate Services Ltd
31 weeks - Industry AVG
Debt Level
it has a ratio of liabilities to total assets of 17%, this is a lower level of debt than the average (48.1%)
17% - Will Writing And Probate Services Ltd
48.1% - Industry AVG
Will Writing And Probate Services Ltd's latest turnover from March 2024 is estimated at £260.3 thousand and the company has net assets of £510.7 thousand. According to their latest financial statements, Will Writing And Probate Services Ltd has 11 employees and maintains cash reserves of £212.9 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 | 321,183 | 351,664 | 253,211 | ||||||||||||
Other Income Or Grants | |||||||||||||||
Cost Of Sales | |||||||||||||||
Gross Profit | |||||||||||||||
Admin Expenses | |||||||||||||||
Operating Profit | 51,208 | 28,745 | 20,419 | ||||||||||||
Interest Payable | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||||
Interest Receivable | |||||||||||||||
Pre-Tax Profit | 51,204 | 28,741 | 20,419 | ||||||||||||
Tax | -10,250 | -6,054 | -4,290 | ||||||||||||
Profit After Tax | 40,954 | 22,687 | 16,129 | ||||||||||||
Dividends Paid | |||||||||||||||
Retained Profit | 40,954 | 22,687 | 16,129 | ||||||||||||
Employee Costs | |||||||||||||||
Number Of Employees | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | |||||||
EBITDA* | 51,552 | 29,204 | 21,031 |
* 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 | 394,961 | 400,128 | 27,558 | 6,569 | 8,759 | 9,052 | 5,488 | 7,317 | 7,026 | 9,368 | 11,491 | 6,775 | 1,033 | 1,377 | 1,836 |
Intangible Assets | 35,000 | 70,000 | 105,000 | 140,000 | 175,000 | 210,000 | 245,000 | 280,000 | 315,000 | ||||||
Investments & Other | |||||||||||||||
Debtors (Due After 1 year) | |||||||||||||||
Total Fixed Assets | 394,961 | 400,128 | 27,558 | 41,569 | 78,759 | 114,052 | 145,488 | 182,317 | 217,026 | 254,368 | 291,491 | 321,775 | 1,033 | 1,377 | 1,836 |
Stock & work in progress | |||||||||||||||
Trade Debtors | 7,023 | 5,607 | 6,105 | 7,954 | 4,354 | ||||||||||
Group Debtors | |||||||||||||||
Misc Debtors | 117,887 | 68,387 | 37,145 | ||||||||||||
Cash | 212,908 | 202,532 | 448,009 | 413,389 | 407,847 | 313,697 | 201,682 | 34,183 | 12,492 | 73,499 | 24,920 | 35,512 | 15,481 | 5,869 | 21,264 |
misc current assets | |||||||||||||||
total current assets | 219,931 | 208,139 | 448,009 | 413,389 | 407,847 | 313,697 | 201,682 | 34,183 | 12,492 | 73,499 | 24,920 | 35,512 | 139,473 | 82,210 | 62,763 |
total assets | 614,892 | 608,267 | 475,567 | 454,958 | 486,606 | 427,749 | 347,170 | 216,500 | 229,518 | 327,867 | 316,411 | 357,287 | 140,506 | 83,587 | 64,599 |
Bank overdraft | |||||||||||||||
Bank loan | |||||||||||||||
Trade Creditors | 100,565 | 126,039 | 98,816 | 61,307 | 71,548 | 78,310 | 101,047 | 70,325 | 89,386 | 126,478 | 88,630 | 81,746 | 58,639 | 23,712 | 27,204 |
Group/Directors Accounts | 8,999 | 999 | |||||||||||||
other short term finances | |||||||||||||||
hp & lease commitments | |||||||||||||||
other current liabilities | 9,963 | 18,170 | |||||||||||||
total current liabilities | 100,565 | 126,039 | 98,816 | 61,307 | 71,548 | 78,310 | 101,047 | 70,325 | 89,386 | 126,478 | 88,630 | 81,746 | 58,639 | 42,674 | 46,373 |
loans | |||||||||||||||
hp & lease commitments | |||||||||||||||
Accruals and Deferred Income | |||||||||||||||
other liabilities | 100,000 | 140,000 | |||||||||||||
provisions | 3,663 | 3,730 | 4,996 | 956 | 1,308 | 1,285 | 507 | 575 | 861 | ||||||
total long term liabilities | 3,663 | 3,730 | 4,996 | 956 | 1,308 | 1,285 | 507 | 575 | 861 | 100,000 | 140,000 | ||||
total liabilities | 104,228 | 129,769 | 103,812 | 62,263 | 72,856 | 79,595 | 101,554 | 70,325 | 89,961 | 127,339 | 188,630 | 221,746 | 58,639 | 42,674 | 46,373 |
net assets | 510,664 | 478,498 | 371,755 | 392,695 | 413,750 | 348,154 | 245,616 | 146,175 | 139,557 | 200,528 | 127,781 | 135,541 | 81,867 | 40,913 | 18,226 |
total shareholders funds | 510,664 | 478,498 | 371,755 | 392,695 | 413,750 | 348,154 | 245,616 | 146,175 | 139,557 | 200,528 | 127,781 | 135,541 | 81,867 | 40,913 | 18,226 |
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 | 51,208 | 28,745 | 20,419 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation | 5,167 | 6,890 | 9,186 | 2,190 | 2,920 | 3,017 | 1,829 | 2,342 | 3,122 | 3,831 | 2,258 | 344 | 459 | 612 | |
Amortisation | 35,000 | 35,000 | 35,000 | 35,000 | 35,000 | 35,000 | 35,000 | 35,000 | 35,000 | ||||||
Tax | -10,250 | -6,054 | -4,290 | ||||||||||||
Stock | |||||||||||||||
Debtors | 1,416 | 5,607 | -123,992 | 47,651 | 34,842 | 41,499 | |||||||||
Creditors | -25,474 | 27,223 | 37,509 | -10,241 | -6,762 | -22,737 | 30,722 | -19,061 | -37,092 | 37,848 | 6,884 | 23,107 | 34,927 | -3,492 | 27,204 |
Accruals and Deferred Income | -9,963 | -8,207 | 18,170 | ||||||||||||
Deferred Taxes & Provisions | -67 | -1,266 | 4,040 | -352 | 23 | 778 | 507 | -575 | -286 | 861 | |||||
Cash flow from operations | 18,615 | -23,391 | 20,616 | ||||||||||||
Investing Activities | |||||||||||||||
capital expenditure | |||||||||||||||
Change in Investments | |||||||||||||||
cash flow from investments | |||||||||||||||
Financing Activities | |||||||||||||||
Bank loans | |||||||||||||||
Group/Directors Accounts | -8,999 | 8,000 | 999 | ||||||||||||
Other Short Term Loans | |||||||||||||||
Long term loans | |||||||||||||||
Hire Purchase and Lease Commitments | |||||||||||||||
other long term liabilities | -100,000 | -40,000 | 140,000 | ||||||||||||
share issue | |||||||||||||||
interest | -4 | -4 | |||||||||||||
cash flow from financing | -9,003 | 7,996 | 3,096 | ||||||||||||
cash and cash equivalents | |||||||||||||||
cash | 10,376 | -245,477 | 34,620 | 5,542 | 94,150 | 112,015 | 167,499 | 21,691 | -61,007 | 48,579 | -10,592 | 20,031 | 9,612 | -15,395 | 21,264 |
overdraft | |||||||||||||||
change in cash | 10,376 | -245,477 | 34,620 | 5,542 | 94,150 | 112,015 | 167,499 | 21,691 | -61,007 | 48,579 | -10,592 | 20,031 | 9,612 | -15,395 | 21,264 |
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WILL WRITING AND PROBATE SERVICES LTD group structure
Will Writing And Probate Services Ltd has no subsidiary companies.
Ultimate parent company
WILL WRITING AND PROBATE SERVICES LTD
05373273
Will Writing And Probate Services Ltd currently has 1 director, Mr Nicholas Burgess serving since Feb 2005.
officer | country | age | start | end | role |
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Mr Nicholas Burgess | 64 years | Feb 2005 | - | Director |
P&L
March 2024turnover
260.3k
+20%
operating profit
32k
0%
gross margin
28.2%
-11.89%
turnover
Turnover, or revenue, is the amount of sales generated by a company within the financial year.
Balance Sheet
March 2024net assets
510.7k
+0.07%
total assets
614.9k
+0.01%
cash
212.9k
+0.05%
net assets
Total assets minus all liabilities
company number
05373273
Type
Private limited with Share Capital
industry
69109 - Activities of patent and copyright agents; other legal activities (other than those of barristers and solicitors) n.e.c.
incorporation date
February 2005
age
20
incorporated
UK
ultimate parent company
accounts
Unaudited Abridged
last accounts submitted
March 2024
previous names
w.d.s. willwriters limited (July 2010)
accountant
-
auditor
-
address
lindsey house, oaklands business park, bristol, BS37 5NA
Bank
HSBC BANK PLC
Legal Advisor
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