WILKIN CHAPMAN LLP
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Next accounts due
2026-12-31 (in 7mo)
Last filed for 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement due
2027-02-26 (in 9mo)
Last made up 2026-02-12
Watchouts
None on the register
Cash
£4M
+87% vs 2024
Net assets
£13M
+34.8% vs 2024
Employees
385
+4.3% vs 2024
Profit before tax
£14M
+32.3% vs 2024
Net assets
2-year trend · vs Unclassified median
Accounts
2-year trend · latest reflected 2025-03-31
| Metric | Trend | 2024-03-31 | 2025-03-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | £31,258,042 | £36,307,618 | |
| Operating profit | £10,576,898 | £13,851,547 | |
| Profit before tax | £10,958,785 | £14,497,918 | |
| Net profit | £10,955,534 | £14,522,497 | |
| Cash | £2,036,919 | £3,809,818 | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | £12,437,127 | £14,955,952 | |
| Net assets | £9,688,144 | £13,057,008 | |
| Equity | £9,688,144 | £13,057,008 | |
| Average employees | 369 | 385 | |
| Wages | £11,128,637 | £12,134,263 |
Values shown as filed in the company's annual accounts. — indicates the figure wasn't present under that line item in that period. About these numbers
Ratios
Computed from the line items above — sparklines read oldest → newest
| Ratio | Trend | 2024-03-31 | 2025-03-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating margin | 33.8% | 38.2% | |
| Net margin | 35.0% | 40.0% | |
| Return on capital employed | 85.0% | 92.6% | |
| Current ratio | 3.08x | 3.10x | |
| Interest cover | 14.14x | 19.97x |
Margins divide P&L lines by turnover. Gearing is liabilities over total assets. Current ratio is current assets over creditors falling due within one year. Interest cover is operating profit over absolute finance costs. Sector-distribution context coming next.
Audit & accounting basis
- Accounting basis
- FRS 102
- Reporting scope
- Consolidated group
- Auditor
- RSM UK Audit LLP
- Audit opinion
- Unqualified (clean)
- Going concern
- Affirmed
“The members therefore have a reasonable expectation that the firm has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, accordingly they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing these financial statements.”
Group structure
- WILKIN CHAPMAN LLP · parent
- Wilkin Chapman Group Limited 100%
- Wilchap Nominees Ltd 100%
- Wilkin Chapman Secretarial Services Limited 100%
- Family Law Arbitration Limited 100%
Significant events
- “On 1st April 2025, the group merged with Rollits LLP, a Limited Liability Partnership in the UK which provides legal services. The number of equity partners which have joined the partnership is three. Directly attributable costs relating to the merger were incurred of £82,627 for FY25. The transaction will be accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting.”
Auditor, going-concern and subsidiary information is drawn from the narrative of the latest annual accounts. About these numbers
People
71 active · 29 resigned
| Name | Role | Appointed | Born | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DICKEN, Rachael Louise | Llp Designated Member | 2015-04-01 | Nov 1981 | — |
| DIX, Matthew Thomas George | Llp Designated Member | 2012-04-01 | Jul 1977 | — |
| GROCOCK, Christopher Richard | Llp Designated Member | 2009-06-01 | Oct 1968 | — |
| SHARF, Nasim | Llp Designated Member | 2018-04-02 | Sep 1970 | — |
| ADAMS, Sarah Kathryn | Llp Member | 2023-12-04 | Mar 1988 | — |
| ARCHER, Lesley Adele | Llp Member | 2009-06-01 | Jan 1969 | — |
| BAILEY, Julie Marie | Llp Member | 2021-10-25 | Apr 1964 | — |
| BAKER, Jonathan | Llp Member | 2020-08-10 | Aug 1988 | — |
| BARTON, Helen | Llp Member | 2023-01-09 | Aug 1981 | — |
| BENSON, Alison Louise | Llp Member | 2025-04-01 | Mar 1974 | — |
| BOILEAU, Lisa Michelle | Llp Member | 2009-06-01 | May 1969 | — |
| BOWDEN, Paul | Llp Member | 2018-05-01 | Nov 1984 | — |
| BRIGGS, Joshua Lee | Llp Member | 2017-11-01 | Apr 1985 | — |
| BUTTERFINT, Lucy | Llp Member | 2019-10-16 | Mar 1978 | — |
| CAPES, Edward George | Llp Member | 2021-04-12 | Oct 1978 | — |
| COOKE, Jennifer | Llp Member | 2023-07-10 | Apr 1988 | — |
| CRYSTAL, Chris | Llp Member | 2024-07-08 | Jun 1976 | — |
| CULLIGAN, Estelle Maria | Llp Member | 2022-08-15 | May 1967 | — |
| DAVIES, Katie Jacqueline | Llp Member | 2013-04-01 | Feb 1982 | — |
| DRINKALL, Chris John | Llp Member | 2025-04-01 | Feb 1980 | — |
| ELLINOR, Emma Lynsey | Llp Member | 2020-05-11 | Oct 1979 | — |
| FAHY, Laura | Llp Member | 2025-04-01 | Oct 1984 | — |
| FIELD, Charles Richard | Llp Member | 2025-04-01 | Sep 1962 | — |
| FLANAGAN, John Paul | Llp Member | 2025-04-01 | Jan 1980 | — |
| FLETCHER SHAW, Caroline Denise | Llp Member | 2021-12-06 | May 1983 | — |
| FRANKLIN, Neil Richard | Llp Member | 2025-04-01 | May 1961 | — |
| FREEMAN, Roland Martin | Llp Member | 2020-04-07 | Apr 1967 | — |
| FROGSON, Richard John | Llp Member | 2015-01-01 | Jun 1966 | — |
| GILBERT, Ralph Nevil | Llp Member | 2025-04-01 | Oct 1965 | — |
| GILLIATT, Elizabeth | Llp Member | 2013-04-01 | Aug 1981 | — |
| GOOLDEN, Jonathan Thornes | Llp Member | 2010-04-01 | May 1965 | — |
| GRAVES, Justin Nicholas | Llp Member | 2022-10-10 | Apr 1970 | — |
| HAMILTON, Emma Claire | Llp Member | 2025-04-01 | Mar 1984 | — |
| HANSON, Peter | Llp Member | 2013-04-15 | Apr 1967 | — |
| HARRIS, Catherine Elizabeth | Llp Member | 2014-09-01 | Jul 1974 | — |
| HAWKINS, Nikki Ann | Llp Member | 2016-08-01 | Jan 1984 | — |
| HENNEGAN, Steven Paul | Llp Member | 2017-12-01 | Dec 1973 | — |
| HEPPEL, Ed Peter | Llp Member | 2025-04-01 | Jun 1981 | — |
| HEXTALL, David | Llp Member | 2025-04-01 | Sep 1973 | — |
| HICKINGBOTTOM, Tom | Llp Member | 2022-04-01 | Jun 1988 | — |
| HORTON, Paul Mears | Llp Member | 2024-06-17 | Nov 1977 | — |
| HOWES, Lisa Jane | Llp Member | 2009-06-01 | Aug 1971 | — |
| KEMP, Sarah Elizabeth | Llp Member | 2022-07-01 | Oct 1990 | — |
| KINNAIRD, James | Llp Member | 2023-11-06 | Dec 1986 | — |
| LANE, John Richard | Llp Member | 2025-04-01 | Aug 1963 | — |
| LATHAM, Alistair Ian Manson | Llp Member | 2022-05-09 | Nov 1971 | — |
| MALTBY-SINKLER, Ruth Gabrielle Wainwright | Llp Member | 2025-04-01 | Mar 1989 | — |
| MARSDEN, James Richard | Llp Member | 2018-07-06 | Oct 1985 | — |
| MORRISON, Gerry Linda | Llp Member | 2025-04-01 | Apr 1979 | — |
| NEADLEY, Caroline | Llp Member | 2024-04-02 | Mar 1980 | — |
| OTTLEY, Adam Daniel Andrew | Llp Member | 2020-12-06 | Nov 1988 | — |
| PARKER-ROBSON, Claire Elizabeth | Llp Member | 2009-06-01 | Feb 1971 | — |
| PEARSON, Jonty Sebastian | Llp Member | 2014-09-01 | Feb 1982 | — |
| QUINN, Victoria | Llp Member | 2024-06-03 | Dec 1977 | — |
| REDING, Lucy | Llp Member | 2025-04-01 | Jul 1992 | — |
| REES, Luke Owen | Llp Member | 2024-04-15 | Jan 1980 | — |
| ROBINSON, Mark | Llp Member | 2009-06-01 | Dec 1966 | — |
| SHAW, Nick | Llp Member | 2023-11-06 | Nov 1986 | — |
| SHERBURN, Ian | Llp Member | 2009-06-01 | Mar 1969 | — |
| TAYLOR, Gary Ross | Llp Member | 2020-12-06 | Jun 1984 | — |
| TAYLOR, Mark | Llp Member | 2013-10-01 | Mar 1968 | — |
| THOMAS, Teresa Lynne | Llp Member | 2009-06-01 | Mar 1973 | — |
| WHEELDON, Sophie Jade | Llp Member | 2025-04-01 | Mar 1991 | — |
| WRIGHT, Katie | Llp Member | 2022-03-28 | Apr 1985 | — |
| CHRIS GROCOCK LIMITED | Corporate Llp Member | 2013-02-25 | — | — |
| CLAIRE PARKER LIMITED | Corporate Llp Member | 2013-02-25 | — | — |
| IAN SHERBURN LIMITED | Corporate Llp Member | 2013-02-25 | — | — |
| LISA BOILEAU LIMITED | Corporate Llp Member | 2013-02-25 | — | — |
| LISA-JANE HOWES LIMITED | Corporate Llp Member | 2013-02-25 | — | — |
| MARK BENEDICT ROBINSON LIMITED | Corporate Llp Member | 2013-02-25 | — | — |
| TERESA THOMAS LIMITED | Corporate Llp Member | 2013-02-25 | — | — |
Show 29 resigned officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKE, Russell John | Llp Designated Member | 2009-02-12 | 2023-03-31 |
| MCKAY, Craig John | Llp Designated Member | 2009-06-01 | 2020-03-31 |
| WELCH, Nigel Stuart | Llp Designated Member | 2009-02-12 | 2015-03-31 |
| WILKIN CHAPMAN MEMBERS LIMITED | Corporate Llp Designated Member | 2010-03-30 | 2022-10-12 |
| ADAMS, Michael Stephenson | Llp Member | 2009-11-01 | 2012-03-31 |
| ADAMS, Michael Stephenson | Llp Member | 2009-06-01 | 2010-03-31 |
| ATKIN, Edward James | Llp Member | 2014-01-01 | 2023-02-08 |
| ATKIN, Edward James | Llp Member | 2013-11-01 | 2013-11-01 |
| BENNETT, Flora Mary | Llp Member | 2010-08-01 | 2024-03-31 |
| BERESFORD, David William John | Llp Member | 2013-07-01 | 2016-09-30 |
| BREWIN, Ruth | Llp Member | 2010-08-01 | 2020-03-31 |
| BUCKLE, David John | Llp Member | 2009-06-01 | 2018-03-31 |
| BURN, Nigel Malcolm Edgar | Llp Member | 2009-06-01 | 2014-03-31 |
| BURNETT, Andrew Peter | Llp Member | 2015-04-01 | 2020-06-05 |
| BUTCHER, Tean Miles | Llp Member | 2009-06-01 | 2022-03-31 |
| CARLTON, James Mark | Llp Member | 2009-06-01 | 2021-03-31 |
| CHILVERS, Martyn Douglas | Llp Member | 2009-06-01 | 2018-03-31 |
| DAY, Philip David | Llp Member | 2009-06-01 | 2015-03-31 |
| EATOCK, Jane | Llp Member | 2010-08-01 | 2025-03-31 |
| GARWOOD, Christopher Charles | Llp Member | 2013-07-01 | 2018-02-06 |
| HANKINSON, Ian | Llp Member | 2009-06-01 | 2010-03-31 |
| HANSON, Leah Dominique | Llp Member | 2021-06-01 | 2023-10-03 |
| HARBOURNE, Andrew | Llp Member | 2019-11-25 | 2022-10-10 |
| HOLMES, Imogen Fay | Llp Member | 2015-04-01 | 2021-05-21 |
| HOLT, Andrew David | Llp Member | 2009-06-01 | 2026-03-31 |
| HOLT, Gordon James | Llp Member | 2009-06-01 | 2010-01-08 |
| HOULTBY, Richard William Bruno | Llp Member | 2010-08-01 | 2019-03-31 |
| HOULTBY, Rupert Mark | Llp Member | 2010-08-01 | 2020-03-31 |
| HYLDON, Jonathan Robert | Llp Member | 2020-08-10 | 2022-01-22 |
Ownership
Persons with significant control
Filing timeline
Last 20 of 320 total filings
| Date | Type | Category | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | LLTM01 | officers | Termination member limited liability partnership with name termination date | |
| 2026-04-30 | LLTM01 | officers | Termination member limited liability partnership with name termination date | |
| 2026-04-09 | LLTM01 | officers | Termination member limited liability partnership with name termination date | |
| 2026-04-09 | LLTM01 | officers | Termination member limited liability partnership with name termination date | |
| 2026-04-09 | LLTM01 | officers | Termination member limited liability partnership with name termination date | |
| 2026-02-25 | LLCS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2026-01-15 | LLCH01 | officers | Change person member limited liability partnership with name change date | |
| 2026-01-15 | LLCH01 | officers | Change person member limited liability partnership with name change date | |
| 2025-12-21 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type group | |
| 2025-04-02 | LLAP01 | officers | Appoint person member limited liability partnership with appointment date | |
| 2025-04-02 | LLAP01 | officers | Appoint person member limited liability partnership with appointment date | |
| 2025-04-02 | LLAP01 | officers | Appoint person member limited liability partnership with appointment date | |
| 2025-04-02 | LLAP01 | officers | Appoint person member limited liability partnership with appointment date | |
| 2025-04-02 | LLAP01 | officers | Appoint person member limited liability partnership with appointment date | |
| 2025-04-02 | LLAP01 | officers | Appoint person member limited liability partnership with appointment date | |
| 2025-04-02 | LLAP01 | officers | Appoint person member limited liability partnership with appointment date | |
| 2025-04-02 | LLAP01 | officers | Appoint person member limited liability partnership with appointment date | |
| 2025-04-02 | LLAP01 | officers | Appoint person member limited liability partnership with appointment date | |
| 2025-04-02 | LLAP01 | officers | Appoint person member limited liability partnership with appointment date | |
| 2025-04-02 | LLAP01 | officers | Appoint person member limited liability partnership with appointment date |
Public-record activity
Raw counts from Companies House — last 12–24 months
- Filings
- 9
- Capital events
- 0
- Officers appointed
- 0
- Officers resigned
- 1
last 12 months
last 24 months
last 12 months
last 12 months
Direct counts from the register. No score, no rating — see the Filing timeline for the underlying events.
Year-on-year
FY2024 → FY2025 · period ending 2025-03-31 vs 2024-03-31
-
Turnover
+16.2%
£31,258,042 £36,307,618
-
Cash
+87%
£2,036,919 £3,809,818
-
Net assets
+34.8%
£9,688,144 £13,057,008
-
Employees
+4.3%
369 385
-
Operating profit
+31%
£10,576,898 £13,851,547
-
Profit before tax
+32.3%
£10,958,785 £14,497,918
-
Wages
+9%
£11,128,637 £12,134,263
Each % is (latest − prior) ÷ |prior| for the line item as filed. The comparison is only shown when the latest and prior accounts cover broadly equal-length periods — short or long stubs (typical around incorporation or a year-end change) are suppressed rather than misrepresented. Lines a company doesn't report are omitted. About these numbers