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The Probate Bureau Limited

03731093

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

3 Crane Mead Business Park, Crane Mead, Ware, SG12 9PZ
Incorporated 11/03/1999

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 11/03/2026

Due 25/03/2027

On track

Industry

82990
Other business support service activities
96030
Funeral and related activities

Officers

Eve Lynn West

secretary · Since 11/03/1999

British

David Hartley West

director · Since 11/03/1999

British · England · Age 63

Former

Melvyn Roy Pack

director · Resigned 05/05/2016

Melvyn Roy Pack

director · Resigned 01/11/2017

Persons with Significant Control

Mr David Hartley West

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 63

19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road, Woodford Green, IG8 8HD

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Eve Lynn West

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 59

19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road, Woodford Green, IG8 8HD

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 14/12/2007Registered 29/12/2007
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 15/11/2007Registered 21/11/2007

Change History

status → active
2026-06-11

Active

type → ltd
2026-06-11

Private Limited Company

address line1 → 3 Crane Mead Business Park
2026-06-11

3 CRANE MEAD BUSINESS PARK

post town → Ware
2026-06-11

WARE

CompanyRankvs 10121+ SIC 82990 peers
69

Financial strength93th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.2× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength23/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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.

Longevity15/15 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

£450k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£278k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£111k

Working capital

Current Assets

£665k

Current Liabilities

£554k

Fixed Assets

£532k

Debtors

£198k

9avg. employees-2

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£131k
Assets less current liabilities£643k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.20+£108k
20241.20+£47k
20230.88—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.