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Registered number: 10248714












BLACKSTONE UK CONSULTING LIMITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 

BLACKSTONE UK CONSULTING LIMITED

CONTENTS



Page
Company information
 
 
1
Balance sheet
 
 
2
Notes to the financial statements
 
 
3 - 9


 

BLACKSTONE UK CONSULTING LIMITED
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
R. J. Blackstone 
J. A. Corydon 




Registered number
10248714



Registered office
1 St James Court
Whitefriars

Norwich

Norfolk

United Kingdom

NR3 1RU




Independent auditor
Blick Rothenberg Audit LLP
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor

16 Great Queen Street

Covent Garden

London

WC2B 5AH




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REGISTERED NUMBER:10248714
BLACKSTONE UK CONSULTING LIMITED

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022

2022
2021
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 4 
17,645
-

  
17,645
-

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 5 
392,414
383,811

Cash at bank and in hand
  
66,563
1,388,231

  
458,977
1,772,042

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 6 
(820,902)
(2,263,679)

Net current liabilities
  
 
 
(361,925)
 
 
(491,637)

Total assets less current liabilities
  
(344,280)
(491,637)

  

Net liabilities
  
(344,280)
(491,637)


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 8 
1
1

Profit and loss account
  
(344,281)
(491,638)

Total deficit
  
(344,280)
(491,637)


The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - small entities.

The financial statements have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The company has opted not to file the statement of comprehensive income in accordance with provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 




R. J. Blackstone
Director

Date: 1 March 2024

The notes on pages 3 to 9 form part of these financial statements.

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BLACKSTONE UK CONSULTING LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

1.


General information

Blackstone Consulting (UK) Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The address of its registered office is 1 St James Court, Whitefriars, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1RU. 
The financial statements are presented in Sterling (£), which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Section 1A of Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Going concern

The company has received a letter of financial support from its ultimate parent undertaking and the directors have considered post year end trading and cash reserves of the group and company. As a result, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence and meet its liabilities as they fall due for the foreseeable future, being a period of at least twelve months from the date these financial statements were approved. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

 
2.3

Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Rendering of services

Revenue from a contract to provide services is recognised in the period in which the services are provided in accordance with the stage of completion of the contract when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the company will receive the consideration due under the contract;
the stage of completion of the contract at the end of the reporting period can be measured reliably; and
the costs incurred and the costs to complete the contract can be measured reliably.

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BLACKSTONE UK CONSULTING LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.4

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

At each reporting date the company assesses whether there is any indication of impairment. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined which is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. An impairment loss is recognised where the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount.

The company adds to the carrying amount of an item of fixed assets the cost of replacing part of such an item when that cost is incurred, if the replacement part is expected to provide incremental future benefits to the company. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognised. Repairs and maintenance are charged to profit or loss during the period in which they are incurred.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Office equipment
-
25%

The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.

  
2.5

Financial instruments

The company has elected to apply Sections 11 and 12 of FRS 102 in respect of financial instruments. 
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. 
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities. 
The company’s policies for its major classes of financial assets and financial liabilities are set out below. 
Financial assets
Basic financial assets, including trade and other debtors, cash and bank balances, intercompany working capital balances, and intercompany financing, are initially recognised at transaction price, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument. Financing transactions are those in which payment is deferred beyond normal business terms or is financed at a rate of interest that is not a market rate.
Such assets are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.
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BLACKSTONE UK CONSULTING LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

2.Accounting policies (continued)

  
2.5

Financial instruments (continued)

Financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other creditors and loans from fellow group companies, are initially recognised at transaction price, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument. Financing transactions are those in which payment is deferred beyond normal business terms or is financed at a rate of interest that is not a market rate.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method. 
Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in the profit and loss account. 
For financial assets measured at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the best estimate of the amount the company would receive for the asset if it were to be sold at the reporting date. 
For financial assets measured at amortised cost, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated cash flows discounted at the asset's original effective interest rate. If the financial asset has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate determined under the contract.
If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.
Derecognition of financial assets and financial liabilities
Financial assets are derecognised when (a) the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or (b) substantially all the risks and rewards of the ownership of the asset are transferred to another party or (c) despite having retained some significant risks and rewards of ownership, control of the asset has been transferred to another party who has the practical ability to unilaterally sell the asset to an unrelated third party without imposing additional restrictions. 
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the liability is extinguished, that is when the contractual obligation is discharged, cancelled or expires.
Offsetting of financial assets and financial liabilities
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the balance sheet when there is an enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

  
2.6

Cash at bank and in hand

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours.

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BLACKSTONE UK CONSULTING LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

2.Accounting policies (continued)

  
2.7

Share capital

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. 

  
2.8

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the profit and loss account, except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.
Current tax is the amount of income tax payable in respect of taxable profit for the year or prior years. 
The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date in the countries where the company operates and generates income.
Deferred tax arises from timing differences that are differences between taxable profits and total comprehensive income as stated in the financial statements. These timing differences arise from the inclusion of income and expenses in tax assessments in periods different from those in which they are recognised in the financial statements.
Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the balance sheet date, except that:

The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.

Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. 

 
2.9

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.

 
2.10

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the company has no further payment obligations.

The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the balance sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the company in independently administered funds.

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BLACKSTONE UK CONSULTING LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.11

Government grants

Grants are accounted under the accruals model as permitted by FRS 102. Grants relating to expenditure on tangible fixed assets are credited to profit or loss at the same rate as the depreciation on the assets to which the grant relates. The deferred element of grants is included in creditors as deferred income.
Grants of a revenue nature are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income in the same period as the related expenditure.

 
2.12

Holiday pay accrual

A liability is recognised to the extent of any unused holiday pay entitlement which is accrued at the balance sheet date and carried forward to future periods. This is measured at the undiscounted salary cost of the future holiday entitlement so accrued at the balance sheet date.


3.


Employees

The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 5 (2021 - 101).


4.


Tangible fixed assets





Plant and machinery

£



Cost


At 1 January 2022
-


Additions
19,250



At 31 December 2022

19,250



Depreciation


At 1 January 2022
-


Charge for the year
1,605



At 31 December 2022

1,605



Net book value



At 31 December 2022
17,645

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BLACKSTONE UK CONSULTING LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

5.


Debtors

2022
2021
£
£


Trade debtors
2,250
19,788

Amounts owed by group undertakings
329,346
58,902

Other debtors
19,340
18,834

Prepayments and accrued income
5,291
269,181

Deferred taxation
36,187
17,106

392,414
383,811


Amounts due from group undertakings are interest free, have no fixed repayment date and are repayable on demand.


6.


Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

2022
2021
£
£

Trade creditors
4,325
3,167

Amounts owed to group undertakings
723,658
2,220,471

Corporation tax
21,885
166

Other taxation and social security
3,132
-

Accruals and deferred income
67,902
39,875

820,902
2,263,679


Amounts owed to group undertakings are interest free, have no fixed repayment date and are repayable on demand.


7.


Deferred taxation




2022


£






At beginning of year
17,106


Charged to profit or loss
19,081



At end of year
36,187

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BLACKSTONE UK CONSULTING LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
 
7.Deferred taxation (continued)

The deferred tax asset is made up as follows:

2022
2021
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
(6,256)
117

Tax losses carried forward
42,618
1,019

Pension surplus
(175)
15,970

36,187
17,106


8.


Share capital

2022
2021
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



1 (2021 - 1) Ordinary share of £1.00
1
1



9.


Related party transactions

The company has taken advantage of the exemption contained in FRS 102 section 33 "Related Party Disclosures" from disclosing transactions with entities which are a wholly owned part of the group.


10.


Controlling party

The parent undertaking of the smallest group of undertakings for which group financial statements are drawn up and of which the company is a member is Blackstone Consulting Inc., whose registered office is at 7400 Beaufort Springs Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, USA, V.A. 23225. 


11.


Auditor's information

The auditor's report on the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 was unqualified.

The audit report was signed on 4 March 2024 by Adam Wildbore (senior statutory auditor) on behalf of Blick Rothenberg Audit LLP.

 
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