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SOMERLEIGH COURT LIMITED









ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

 
SOMERLEIGH COURT LIMITED
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
G P Heather (re-appointed 19 January 2024, resigned 19 May 2023)
J M S Smart 
S M Nayee 
S Stoneham (resigned 19 January 2024)




Registered number
04286432



Registered office
15 Savile Row

London

W1S 3PJ




Independent auditors
White Hart Associates (London) Limited
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors

2nd Floor, Nucleus House

2 Lower Mortlake Road

Richmond

TW9 2JA





 
SOMERLEIGH COURT LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Strategic Report
1 - 2
Directors' Report
3 - 4
Independent Auditors' Report
5 - 8
Statement of Comprehensive Income
9
Statement of Financial Position
10
Statement of Changes in Equity
11
Notes to the Financial Statements
12 - 26


 
SOMERLEIGH COURT LIMITED
 
 
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Introduction
 
The directors present their strategic report together with the audited financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024.

Business review
 
Somerleigh Court operates a continuing care retirement community in Dorchester and is part of the LifeCare Residences Limited group of companies.
The results of the company show a pre-tax profit of £0.2 million (2023 - pre-tax loss of £0.1 million) and has a net asset position of £3.7 million (2023 - £3.7 million).
Net assets have decrease by £0.1 million in 2024 (2023 - increased by £0.1 million) primarily due to an increase in operational profits. The valuation of the freehold investment property and nursing home held by the company at the end of 2024 is set at £5.1million (2023 - £5.4million).
Future outlook
The resales cycle at Somerleigh Court has reached maturity meaning we expect a significant number of resales to take place each year.
Furthermore, the directors are of the opinion, based on the high level of occupancies achieved in the previous years and the strong reputation in the area, the company will continue to grow and deliver strong financial performances in the future years.

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The management and execution of the business's strategy are subject to a number of risks.
At the time of writing, management is confident that they have reacted to the global COVID-19 pandemic in a way that has protected its staff and residents and has maintained a platform for future growth. Demand for retirement living continues to outweigh supply and the nursing home continued to maintain high occupancy levels, with any falls regarded as short term. Management therefore believe that the future financial wellbeing of the company has been safeguarded.
The current economic environment with elevated interest rates, energy prices and inflation are being managed through price increases, appropriate negotiation of energy contracts and regular consultations with lending firms. Regular inspection of forecasts, budgeting and cashflow planning further assist in mitigating such risks. The pressures on NHS and the continued Government drive to discharge patients earlier would only further the demand for care which the company is prepared for.
Other key business risks and uncertainties affecting the company are considered to relate to competition from other national and independent operators, executive retention, events leading to reputational risk, product availability, regulatory requirements and tightening of the debt markets.

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SOMERLEIGH COURT LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Financial key performance indicators
 
The table below illustrates the number of resales that have taken place, the total resale value and how much of the proceeds were attributable to the company:

2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
2023
  No. of Resales
Total Value of Resales (£m)
Company Resales Revenue (£m)
  No. of Resales
Total Value of Resales (£m)
Company Resales Revenue (£m)

Somerleigh Court

9

3.4

0.1
 
11
 
3.8

0.1


Other key performance indicators
 
This is the occupancy rate at the nursing home at Somerleigh Court. The objective of the company is to maximise the occupancy rate for the nursing home by providing high quality care services. This objective is important to the company as occupancy is a key driver for EBITDA. For the year ended 31 March 2024 the average occupancy at Somerleigh Court was 75% (2023 - 80%). Somerleigh management during FY23 and continuing into FY24, focused on increasing average weekly fee levels and providing the appropriate care types for the home. This resulted in a move away from high-dependency-dementia care as well as a period of upgrade within the home, both of which created a transitional period of lower occupancy. These changes have successfully improved operational profits which have increased to £0.4m in FY24 (2023 - £0.0m).
The lower-than-expected average occupancy in FY24 is therefore viewed as a temporary outcome of the operational improvement process with EBITDA margins further improving in FY25.


This report was approved by the board on 26 July 2024 and signed on its behalf.



S M Nayee
Director

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SOMERLEIGH COURT LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024.

Directors' responsibilities statement

The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
 
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period.

 In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:


select suitable accounting policies for the company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;

make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Principal activity

The principal activity of the company is that of operating and managing care home and a retirement community.

Results and dividends

The profit/(loss) for the year, after taxation, amounted to £0.2 million (2023 - (£0.2) million).

During the year, no dividend was paid (2023: £Nil).

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

G P Heather (appointed 19 January 2024, resigned 19 May 2023)
J M S Smart 
S M Nayee 
S Stoneham (resigned 19 January 2024)

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SOMERLEIGH COURT LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Disclosure of information to auditors

Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors' Report is approved has confirmed that:
 
so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company's auditors are unaware, and

the director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the company's auditors are aware of that information.

Post balance sheet events

On 30th April 2024, the £2.0m Leumi Loan at Somerleigh was extended with the full amount payable on termination date set as 31st October 2024. LifeCare Residences Limited remains as the guarantor to the agreement.
There have been no significant events other than above affecting the Company since the year end.

Auditors

The auditorsWhite Hart Associates (London) Limitedwill be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

This report was approved by the board on 26 July 2024 and signed on its behalf.
 





S M Nayee
Director

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SOMERLEIGH COURT LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF SOMERLEIGH COURT LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Somerleigh Court Limited (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 March 2024, which comprise the Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Statement of Financial Position, the Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policiesThe financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).


In our opinion the financial statements:


give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 March 2024 and of its profit for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.


Basis for opinion


We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.


Conclusions relating to going concern


In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.


Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.


Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.


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SOMERLEIGH COURT LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF SOMERLEIGH COURT LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Other information


The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and  our Auditors' Report thereon.  The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual Report.  Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.  If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves.  If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.


We have nothing to report in this regard.


Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
 

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:


the information given in the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.


Matters on which we are required to report by exception
 

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic Report or the Directors' Report.


We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:


adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.


Responsibilities of directors
 

As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 3, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.


In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.


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SOMERLEIGH COURT LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF SOMERLEIGH COURT LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditors' Report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.


Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:

- We exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit;
- We identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the deliberate override of internal control;
- We obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of internal control;
- We evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made;
- We assess the risk of management override of controls, including testing journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, assessing whether the judgements made in making accounting estimates, in particular revenue recognition as well as the valuation of investment properties and property plant and equipment, are indicative of a potential bias; and evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business;
- We request and review the minutes of management meetings, and assess any matters identified not already provided for or disclosed that may materially impact the financial statements;
- We conclude on the appropriateness of the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the entity's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor's report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit
evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor's report. However, future events or conditions may cause the entity to cease to continue as a going concern.


A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditors' Report.


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SOMERLEIGH COURT LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF SOMERLEIGH COURT LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Use of our report
 

This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditors' Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.





Ms N A Spoor FCA FCCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
  
for and on behalf of
White Hart Associates (London) Limited
 
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors
  
2nd Floor, Nucleus House
2 Lower Mortlake Road
Richmond
TW9 2JA

26 July 2024
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SOMERLEIGH COURT LIMITED
 
 
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

2024
2023
Note
£000
£000

  

Turnover
 4 
2,797
2,734

Cost of sales
  
(2,076)
(2,311)

Gross profit
  
721
423

Administrative expenses
  
(362)
(399)

Other operating income
 5 
-
14

Operating profit
  
359
38

Interest payable and similar expenses
 9 
(189)
(142)

Profit/(loss) before tax
  
170
(104)

Tax on profit/(loss)
 10 
72
(68)

Profit/(loss) for the financial year
  
242
(172)

Other comprehensive income for the year
  

Unrealised (deficit)/surplus on revaluation of tangible fixed assets
  
(289)
274

Other comprehensive income for the year
  
(289)
274

  

Total comprehensive income for the year
  
(47)
102

The notes on pages 12 to 26 form part of these financial statements.

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SOMERLEIGH COURT LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 04286432

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024

2024
2023
Note
£000
£000

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 11 
5,100
5,447

  
5,100
5,447

Current assets
  

Stocks
  
3
-

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 12 
943
1,268

Cash at bank and in hand
 13 
120
59

  
1,066
1,327

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 14 
(2,250)
(739)

Net current (liabilities)/assets
  
 
 
(1,184)
 
 
588

Total assets less current liabilities
  
3,916
6,035

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 15 
-
(2,000)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 17 
(232)
(304)

  
 
 
(232)
 
 
(304)

Net assets
  
3,684
3,731


Capital and reserves
  

Revaluation reserve
 19 
2,356
2,645

Profit and loss account
 19 
1,328
1,086

  
3,684
3,731


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 26 July 2024.




S M Nayee
Director

The notes on pages 12 to 26 form part of these financial statements.

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SOMERLEIGH COURT LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024


Revaluation reserve
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£000
£000
£000


At 1 April 2022
2,371
1,258
3,629


Comprehensive income for the year

Loss for the year
-
(172)
(172)

Surplus on revaluation of freehold property
274
-
274



At 1 April 2023
2,645
1,086
3,731


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
242
242

Deficit on revaluation of freehold property
(289)
-
(289)


At 31 March 2024
2,356
1,328
3,684


The notes on pages 12 to 26 form part of these financial statements.

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SOMERLEIGH COURT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

1.


General information

Somerleigh Court Limited is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in England & Wales under the Companies Act 2006. The address of the registered office is given on the company information page and the nature of the company’s operations and its principal activities are set out in the directors’ report.

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 Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.

The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgment in applying the company's accounting policies (see note 3).

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

  
2.2

Financial Reporting Standard 102 – reduced disclosure exemptions

The company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by the FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland”:
•  the requirements of Section 7 statement of Cash Flows;
•  the requirements of Section 3 Financial Statement Presentation paragraph 3.17(d)
•  the requirements of Section 11 Financial instruments paragraphs 11.42, 11.44 to 11.45,
   11.47, 11.48(a), 11.48(b) and 11.48(c);
• the requirements of Section 12 Other Financial Instruments paragraphs 12.26 to 12.27,                        12.29(a), 12.29(b) and 12.29A; and
•  the requirements of Section 33 Related Party Disclosures paragraph 33.7.
The information is included in the consolidated financial statements of LifeCare Residences Limited as at 31 March 2024 and these financial statements may be obtained from Companies House, Crown Way, Cardiff, CF14 3UZ.

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SOMERLEIGH COURT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.3

Going concern

The company and its parent company, LifeCare Residences Limited, meets its day-to-day working capital requirements primarily through its income, bank loan facilities and when required, the continuing support of its shareholders. 
The directors of Somerleigh Court Limited prepare financial forecasts and monitor performance of the company on an ongoing basis, and have prepared a financial projection for a period of 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements. These forecasts, as approved by the directors, are also used to assess the bank loan facility, which includes covenants over annualised interest cover and Loan to Value.
The company was in compliance with all of its loan covenants as at 31 March 2024.
An extension to the Leumi facilities, as detailed in the post balance sheet events note, was agreed to in April 2024 and included in the assessment over the reporting period. LifeCare Residences Limited remains as the guarantor to the agreement.
The forecasts prepared by the directors reflect the repayment of the Leumi loan facility, which is payable within the 12-month going concern period. It is the intention of the company to extend and refinance the loan, with commercial discussions with Leumi and alternate financiers ongoing. At the date of signing the accounts, no formal loan agreement has been entered into.
As described in the strategic report, the company has historically been impacted by COVID-19 and the resultant impact on the economy. In assessing going concern the directors have produced cash flow forecasts as stated above which they consider to be accurate forecast of the business operating in the post-COVID-19 environment. The directors therefore conclude that it is appropriate to prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis.

 
2.4

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. 
Turnover represents income from the provision of property management, and care services and is recognised in the period the service is provided. Turnover also represents income from sales commission recognised on legal completion of the sale.

 
2.5

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to profit or loss over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

 
2.6

Borrowing costs

All borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the year in which they are incurred.

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2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.7

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 Statement of Financial Position. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

 
2.8

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss 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.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date in the countries where the company operates and generates income.

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the reporting 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 reporting date.

 
2.9

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.

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2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.9
Tangible fixed assets (continued)

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:

Freehold land
-
Nil
Fixtures, fittings and equipment
-
20% - 25% per annum

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.

 
2.10

Revaluation of tangible fixed assets

Individual freehold and leasehold properties are carried at current year value at fair value at the date of the revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. Revaluations are undertaken with sufficient regularity to ensure the carrying amount does not differ materially from that which would be determined using fair value at the reporting date.
Fair values are determined from market based evidence normally undertaken by professionally qualified valuers or other market related information.

Revaluation gains and losses are recognised in other comprehensive income unless losses exceed the previously recognised gains or reflect a clear consumption of economic benefits, in which case the excess losses are recognised in profit or loss.

 
2.11

Investment property

Investment property is carried at fair value determined annually by external valuers and derived from the current market rents and investment property yields for comparable real estate, adjusted if necessary for any difference in the nature, location or condition of the specific asset. No depreciation is provided. Changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.12

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a first in, first out basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

At each reporting date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

 
2.13

Debtors

Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment.

 
2.14

Cash and cash equivalents

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

 
2.15

Creditors

Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

 
2.16

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are made where an event has taken place that gives the company a legal or constructive obligation that probably requires settlement by a transfer of economic benefit, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
Provisions are charged as an expense to profit or loss in the year that the company becomes aware of the obligation, and are measured at the best estimate at the reporting date of the expenditure required to settle the obligation, taking into account relevant risks and uncertainties.
When payments are eventually made, they are charged to the provision carried in the Statement of Financial Position.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

3.


Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

Other key sources of estimation uncertainty.
Tangible fixed assets (see note 11)
Tangible fixed assets, other than investment properties are depreciated over their useful lives taking into account residual values, where appropriate. The actual lives of the assets and residual values are assessed annually and may vary depending on the number of factors. In re-assessing asset lives, factors such as technological innovation, product life cycles and maintenance programmes are taken into account. Residual value assessments consider issues such as future market conditions, the remaining life of the asset and projected disposal values.
The freehold property valuations are based on a multiple of 8.25 times EBITDA, with market related evidence supporting adjustments to the prior year valuation.
The freehold investment property is based on the prior year professional valuation using a net present value of expected cashflow method, adjusted for market related evidence obtained in the current financial year.
Key Inputs from the last formal valuation into the the freehold investment property valuation were:
Length of cashflows 25 years
Weighted average cost of capital 8.5%
Average length of stay 6.5 years
Average growth property rate 4% of annum
Service charge subsidy of £81,890


4.


Turnover

An analysis of turnover by class of business is as follows:


2024
2023
£000
£000

Care services
2,668
2,594

Property management
25
26

Sales commission
52
57

Deferred membership fee
52
57

2,797
2,734


All turnover arose within the United Kingdom.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

5.


Other operating income

2024
2023
£000
£000

Other operating income
-
14

-
14



6.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2024
2023
£000
£000

Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
75
79

Defined contribution pension costs
31
33


7.


Auditors' remuneration

2024
2023
£000
£000

Fees payable to the Company's auditors for the audit of the Company's financial statements

6
6
The Company has taken advantage of the exemption not to disclose amounts paid for non-audit services as these are disclosed in the consolidated accounts of the parent Company.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

8.


Employees

Staff costs were as follows:


2024
2023
£000
£000

Wages and salaries
1,480
1,642

Social security costs
124
144

Cost of defined contribution scheme
31
33

1,635
1,819


The average monthly number of employees, including the directors, during the year was as follows:


        2024
        2023
            No.
            No.







Employees (Including part time)
77
85


9.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2024
2023
£000
£000


Bank interest payable
169
137

Other interest payable
20
5

189
142


10.


Taxation


2024
2023
£000
£000


Total current tax
-
-

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
(72)
68

Total deferred tax
(72)
68


Taxation on (loss)/profit on ordinary activities
(72)
68
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
 
10.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is lower than (2023 - higher than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 19%). The differences are explained below:

2024
2023
£000
£000


Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities before tax
170
(104)


Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 19%)
43
(20)

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes
2
1

Capital allowances for year in excess of depreciation
-
9

Movement in deferred tax not recognised
(45)
29

Capital gains
(72)
52

Income not taxable for tax purposes
-
(3)

Total tax charge for the year
(72)
68


Factors that may affect future tax charges

As at 31 March 2024 the company has not recognised deferred tax assets in respect of losses and fixed
assets timing differences of £106,966 (2023: £63,618) due to uncertainty regarding timing and the amount of the realisation.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

11.


Tangible fixed assets





Freehold land and buildings
Freehold investment property
Fixtures and fittings
Total

£000
£000
£000
£000



Cost or valuation


At 1 April 2023
4,724
480
670
5,874


Additions
-
-
17
17


Revaluations
(215)
(74)
-
(289)



At 31 March 2024

4,509
406
687
5,602



Depreciation


At 1 April 2023
-
-
427
427


Charge for the year on owned assets
-
-
75
75



At 31 March 2024

-
-
502
502



Net book value



At 31 March 2024
4,509
406
185
5,100



At 31 March 2023
4,724
480
243
5,447

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

           11.Tangible fixed assets (continued)




The net book value of land and buildings may be further analysed as follows:


2024
2023
£000
£000


Freehold land and buildings
4,509
4,724

Freehold investment property
406
480

4,915
5,204


Freehold land and buildings and freehold investment property have been valued as at 31 March 2024 on an open market basis.

If the land and buildings and investment property had not been included at valuation, they would have been included under the historical cost convention as follows:


2024
2023
£000
£000



Cost
2,769
2,769

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

12.


Debtors

2024
2023
£000
£000


Trade debtors
156
145

Amounts owed by group undertakings
716
1,051

Prepayments and accrued income
71
72

943
1,268


All amounts shown under debtors fall due for payment within one year.


13.


Cash and cash equivalents

2024
2023
£000
£000

Cash at bank and in hand
120
59

120
59



14.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2024
2023
£000
£000

Bank loans
2,001
508

Resident funds held in trust
72
65

Trade creditors
51
106

Other taxation and social security
32
-

Other creditors
19
19

Accruals and deferred income
75
41

2,250
739


Secured loans
The loan is secured over the property which is held at valuation of £5,100,000.
Interest is payable at SONIA (previously LIBOR) + 3% per annum. The loan is repayable on 31 October 2024. 
The full £2,000,000 loan is payable within a year and shown above an arrangement fees of £20,000 (2023: £5,000). 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

15.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2024
2023
£000
£000

Bank loans
-
2,000

-
2,000



16.


Loans


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


2024
2023
£000
£000

Amounts falling due within one year

Bank loans
2,001
508


2,001
508

Amounts falling due 1-2 years

Bank loans
-
2,000


-
2,000



2,001
2,508



17.


Deferred taxation




2024


£000






At beginning of year
(304)


Charged to profit or loss
72



At end of year
(232)

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
 
17.Deferred taxation (continued)

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

2024
2023
£000
£000


Timing differences from freehold property
(232)
(304)

(232)
(304)


18.


Share capital

2024
2023
£
£
Authorised, allotted, called up and fully paid



1 (2023 - 1) Ordinary share of £1.00
1
1



19.


Reserves

Revaluation reserve

Gains/ losses arising on the valuation of nursing home held as freehold land and buildings.

Profit and loss account

Retained earnings represents cumulative profits and losses, net of dividends paid and other adjustments.


20.


Pension commitments

The Company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Company  in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Company  to the fund and amounted to £30,727 (2023: £33,358) . Contributions totalling £6,452 (2023: £12,056) were payable to the fund at the reporting date and are included in creditors.


21.


Related party transactions

The company has taken advantage of the exemption conferred by Financial Reporting Standard 102 section 33 ‘Related Party Disclosures’ paragraph 33.1A not to disclose transactions with certain group companies on the grounds that 100% of voting rights in the company are controlled by the group.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

22.


Post balance sheet events

On 30th April 2024, the £2.0m Leumi Loan at Somerleigh was extended with the full amount payable on termination date set as 31st October 2024. LifeCare Residences Limited remains as the guarantor to the agreement.


23.


Controlling party

The company's intermediate parent company is LifeCare Residences Limited. At 31 March 2024, the company's ultimate controlling shareholders are the family trusts of Cliff and Sue Cook.

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