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Registered number: 10044441










RAILBOOKERS UK TRADING LIMITED










FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INFORMATION FOR FILING WITH THE REGISTRAR

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

 
RAILBOOKERS UK TRADING LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 10044441

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

2023
2022
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 5 
30,284
22,881

  
30,284
22,881

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 6 
7,468,795
1,625,181

Cash at bank and in hand
  
1,059,516
690,252

  
8,528,311
2,315,433

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 7 
(7,641,021)
(1,610,421)

Net current assets
  
 
 
887,290
 
 
705,012

Total assets less current liabilities
  
917,574
727,893

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
  
(588,139)
(776,127)

  

Net assets/(liabilities)
  
329,435
(48,234)


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
  
30,000
30,000

Profit and loss account
  
299,435
(78,234)

  
329,435
(48,234)


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: 




J J Tavano
Director

Date: 28 June 2024

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RAILBOOKERS UK TRADING LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1.


General information

Railbookers UK Trading Limited is a private limited company by shares incorporated in England and Wales, United Kingdom.
The address of the registered office is 107-111 Fleet Street, London, Englang, EC4A 2AB.
The nature of the Company's operations and principal activities are that of a specialist tour operator.

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 directors have prepared forecasts taking into account their assessment of the performance of the business and are confident that the Group will be able to continue to meet their liabilities as they fall due for a period of not less than 12 months from the date these accounts are signed.

 
2.3

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.

At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.

Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.

Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are presented in the Statement of comprehensive income within 'finance income or costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in profit or loss within 'other operating income'.

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RAILBOOKERS UK TRADING LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.4

Revenue recognition

Turnover comprises of revenue recognised by the company in respect of inclusive rail tours and other services supplied to customers in the ordinary course of business. Revenue is taken to the profit and loss account based on the date of departure.
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. 

 
2.5

Operating leases: the Company as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.

 
2.6

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.

 
2.7

Borrowing costs

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

 
2.8

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.

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RAILBOOKERS UK TRADING LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.9

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.

  
2.10

Advance bookings

All amounts received from customers relating to holidays with departures after the year end are disclosed under other creditors.
All amounts paid to suppliers relating to holidays with departures after the year end are disclosed under other debtors.

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RAILBOOKERS UK TRADING LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.11

Intangible assets

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the difference between amounts paid on the cost of a business combination and the acquirer’s interest in the fair value of its identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquiree at the date of acquisition. Subsequent to initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is amortised on a straight-line basis to the Statement of comprehensive income over its useful economic life.
 
Other intangible assets
Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.

All intangible assets are considered to have a finite useful life. If a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made, the useful life shall not exceed ten years.

 The estimated useful lives range as follows:

Goodwill
-
5
years
Trademarks
-
5
years

 
2.12

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.

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.

The estimated useful lives range as follows:

Office equipment
-
3 years straight line

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.

 
2.13

Debtors

Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

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RAILBOOKERS UK TRADING LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
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. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.

 
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

Holiday pay accrual

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

 
2.17

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are recognised when an event has taken place that gives rise to a legal or constructive obligation, a transfer of economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made.
Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
 
Increases in provisions are generally charged as an expense to profit or loss.

 
2.18

Financial instruments

The Company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the Company's Statement of financial position when the Company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally 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.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include trade and other receivables, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, 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.

Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Company's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other receivables due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.

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RAILBOOKERS UK TRADING LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.18
Financial instruments (continued)

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting date. 

Financial assets are impaired when events, subsequent to their initial recognition, indicate the estimated future cash flows derived from the financial asset(s) have been adversely impacted. The impairment loss will be the difference between the current carrying amount and the present value of the future cash flows at the asset(s) original effective interest rate.

If there is a favourable change in relation to the events surrounding the impairment loss then the impairment can be reviewed for possible reversal. The reversal will not cause the current carrying amount to exceed the original carrying amount had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the profit or loss.

Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instruments any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Company after the deduction of all its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other payables, bank loans and other loans are initially measured at their transaction price after transaction costs. When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade payables are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade payables are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Derecognition of financial instruments

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Company transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the Company will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Company's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

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RAILBOOKERS UK TRADING LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

3.


Employees

The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 24 (2022 - 19).


4.


Intangible assets




Trademarks
Goodwill
Total

£
£
£



Cost


At 1 January 2023
2,500
869,126
871,626



At 31 December 2023

2,500
869,126
871,626



Amortisation


At 1 January 2023
2,500
869,126
871,626



At 31 December 2023

2,500
869,126
871,626



Net book value



At 31 December 2023
-
-
-



At 31 December 2022
-
-
-

Goodwill represents all payments made to acquire the assets and related costs to honour pre-acquisition bookings already taken.



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RAILBOOKERS UK TRADING LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

5.


Tangible fixed assets





Office equipment

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2023
67,231


Additions
20,523



At 31 December 2023

87,754



Depreciation


At 1 January 2023
44,350


Charge for the year on owned assets
13,120



At 31 December 2023

57,470



Net book value



At 31 December 2023
30,284



At 31 December 2022
22,881


6.


Debtors

2023
2022
£
£


Trade debtors
5,200
27,794

Amounts owed by group undertakings
6,343,571
1,067,049

Other debtors
151,360
235,585

Prepayments and accrued income
758,954
36,238

Deferred taxation
209,710
258,515

7,468,795
1,625,181


Included within prepayments are £364,280 (2022: £36,238) of payments made to suppliers for customers who are travelling post 31 December 2023.

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RAILBOOKERS UK TRADING LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

7.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2023
2022
£
£

Bank loans
190,000
190,000

Trade creditors
44,155
184,147

Amounts owed to group undertakings
6,571,156
20,206

Corporation tax
55,816
-

Other taxation and social security
146,227
22,917

Other creditors
77,551
178,172

Accruals and deferred income
556,116
1,014,979

7,641,021
1,610,421


Included within accruals and deferred income is £524,199 (2022: £928,952) of deposits held from customers who are travelling post 31 December 2023.
On 21 November 2016 the Company created a fixed charge and negative pledge in favour of National Westminster Bank Plc. It was satisfied on 14 February 2023.
On 2 June 2020 the Company created a fixed charge, floating chage that covers all the property or undertakings of the Company and negative pledge in favour of National Westminster Plc. 
On 27 March 2023 the Company created a fixed charge on all its present and future rights, title and iinterest in each cash deposit placed with Travel & General Insurance Services Limited in favour of Accelerant Insurance Europe Sa.

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RAILBOOKERS UK TRADING LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

8.


Loans


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


2023
2022
£
£

Amounts falling due within one year

Bank loans
190,000
190,000

Amounts falling due 1-2 years

Bank loans
190,000
190,000

Amounts falling due 2-5 years

Bank loans
95,000
284,400


475,000
664,400


During 2020, a Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan (CBIL) was taken with Barclays by the Company amounting to £950,000. This is repayable in 5 years and has a floating rate charge under which the interest will never be less than the Margin of 3.41% per annum.


9.


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 £25,190 (2022: £22,033). 
No contributions (2022: £4,714) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date.


10.


Related party transactions

The company has a balance due to a connected company Yankee Leisure Group Inc, a company owned by the directors of the parent company. The balance due to Yankee Leisure Group Inc as at the balance sheet date was £6,571,157 (2022: £20,206). 
The company has a balance due from a connected company Yankee Leisure Group Pty Ltd, a company owned by the directors of the parent company. The balance due from Yankee Leisure Group Pty Ltd as at the balance sheet date was £6,087,486 (2022: £1,067,049).
The company has taken advantage of the exemption from disclosing related party transactions with other 100% owned members of the Group headed by Yankee Leisure Group Limited by virtue of FRS 102 section 33.1A. 


11.


Controlling party

The ultimate parent company is Yankee Leisure Group Limited, a company incorporated in England and Wales, by virtue of its shareholding.
The ultimate controlling party is J J Tavano.

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RAILBOOKERS UK TRADING LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

12.


Auditors' information

The auditors' report on the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 was unqualified.

The audit report was signed on 28 June 2024 by Karanjit Gill FCCA (Senior statutory auditor) on behalf of Xeinadin Audit Limited.

 
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