Caseware UK (AP4) 2023.0.135 2023.0.135 2023-12-242023-12-242023-12-24No description of principal activity2022-12-25false00falsefalse 13420604 2022-12-24 13420604 2022-12-25 2023-12-24 13420604 2021-12-26 2022-12-25 13420604 2023-12-24 13420604 2022-12-25 13420604 2021-12-26 13420604 c:Director1 2022-12-25 2023-12-24 13420604 c:Director2 2022-12-25 2023-12-24 13420604 c:Director3 2022-12-25 2023-12-24 13420604 c:Director4 2022-12-25 2023-12-24 13420604 c:RegisteredOffice 2022-12-25 2023-12-24 13420604 d:Buildings d:ShortLeaseholdAssets 2022-12-25 2023-12-24 13420604 d:FurnitureFittings 2022-12-25 2023-12-24 13420604 d:OfficeEquipment 2022-12-25 2023-12-24 13420604 d:ComputerEquipment 2022-12-25 2023-12-24 13420604 d:Goodwill 2022-12-25 2023-12-24 13420604 d:CurrentFinancialInstruments 2023-12-24 13420604 d:CurrentFinancialInstruments 2022-12-25 13420604 d:CurrentFinancialInstruments d:WithinOneYear 2023-12-24 13420604 d:CurrentFinancialInstruments d:WithinOneYear 2022-12-25 13420604 d:ShareCapital 2022-12-25 2023-12-24 13420604 d:ShareCapital 2023-12-24 13420604 d:ShareCapital 2021-12-26 2022-12-25 13420604 d:ShareCapital 2022-12-25 13420604 d:ShareCapital 2021-12-26 13420604 d:SharePremium 2022-12-25 2023-12-24 13420604 d:SharePremium 2023-12-24 13420604 d:SharePremium 2021-12-26 2022-12-25 13420604 d:SharePremium 2022-12-25 13420604 d:SharePremium 2021-12-26 13420604 d:CapitalRedemptionReserve 2022-12-25 2023-12-24 13420604 d:CapitalRedemptionReserve 2023-12-24 13420604 d:CapitalRedemptionReserve 2022-12-25 13420604 d:CapitalRedemptionReserve 2021-12-26 13420604 d:MergerReserve 2022-12-25 2023-12-24 13420604 d:RetainedEarningsAccumulatedLosses 2022-12-25 2023-12-24 13420604 d:RetainedEarningsAccumulatedLosses 2023-12-24 13420604 d:RetainedEarningsAccumulatedLosses 2021-12-26 2022-12-25 13420604 d:RetainedEarningsAccumulatedLosses 2022-12-25 13420604 d:RetainedEarningsAccumulatedLosses 2021-12-26 13420604 c:OrdinaryShareClass1 2022-12-25 2023-12-24 13420604 c:OrdinaryShareClass1 2023-12-24 13420604 c:OrdinaryShareClass1 2022-12-25 13420604 c:OrdinaryShareClass2 2022-12-25 2023-12-24 13420604 c:OrdinaryShareClass2 2023-12-24 13420604 c:OrdinaryShareClass2 2022-12-25 13420604 c:OrdinaryShareClass3 2022-12-25 2023-12-24 13420604 c:OrdinaryShareClass3 2023-12-24 13420604 c:OrdinaryShareClass3 2022-12-25 13420604 c:OrdinaryShareClass4 2022-12-25 2023-12-24 13420604 c:OrdinaryShareClass4 2022-12-25 13420604 c:OrdinaryShareClass5 2022-12-25 2023-12-24 13420604 c:OrdinaryShareClass5 2022-12-25 13420604 c:FRS102 2022-12-25 2023-12-24 13420604 c:Audited 2022-12-25 2023-12-24 13420604 c:FullAccounts 2022-12-25 2023-12-24 13420604 c:PrivateLimitedCompanyLtd 2022-12-25 2023-12-24 13420604 c:Consolidated 2023-12-24 13420604 c:ConsolidatedGroupCompanyAccounts 2022-12-25 2023-12-24 13420604 2 2022-12-25 2023-12-24 13420604 4 2022-12-25 2023-12-24 13420604 6 2022-12-25 2023-12-24 13420604 e:PoundSterling 2022-12-25 2023-12-24 xbrli:shares iso4217:GBP xbrli:pure

Registered number: 13420604









COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED









ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 24 DECEMBER 2023

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
J S Goldstein 
M R Grech-Smith 
J D Simmonds 
A J Taylor 




Registered number
13420604



Registered office
101 New Cavendish Street
First Floor South

London

W1W 6XH




Independent auditors
Harris & Trotter LLP
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors

101 New Cavendish Street

First Floor South

London

W1W 6XH





 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Group Strategic Report
1 - 4
Directors' Report
5 - 7
Independent Auditors' Report
8 - 12
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
13
Consolidated Balance Sheet
14 - 15
Company Balance Sheet
16
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
17
Company Statement of Changes in Equity
18
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
19 - 20
Consolidated Analysis of Net Debt
21
Notes to the Financial Statements
22 - 41


 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 24 DECEMBER 2023

Introduction
 
The directors present their report and financial statements for the period ended 24 December 2023.

Business review
 
Competitive Socialising is the London and New York-based parent company of Swingers, the high-end crazy golf entertainment experience.  The principal activity of the group remains that of experiential leisure in the hospitality market. The group remains focused on developing in new geographies and offering innovative competitive experiences combined with best-in-class food, cocktails and service.
In December 2022, Swingers completed the lease for its flagship Las Vegas venue, opening Autumn 2024 at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.  In May 2023, Swingers agreed to open a new location on Bluewaters Island, Dubai, UAE, which will be Swingers’ first franchise, in partnership with Daud Investments. It is scheduled to open in Autumn 2024.
In May 2023, Competitive Socialising completed its Series-C $52m growth capital raise to fund its continued expansion.  This investment was part funded by Jampurchaseco Limited, who followed on their Series-B investment of 2018. They were joined in the round by a number of third party institutional investors.
The board continues to manage the group’s cost base despite significant macroeconomic cost pressures but is well placed for growth over the coming years.
The key financial highlights are as follows:

52 week period ended 24 December 2023
52 week period ended December 2022
52 week period ended December 2021
        £
        £
        £

Turnover

43,335,135

36,160,072

14,357,034
 
Gross profit/ (loss)

18,995,640

17,013,765

6,282,109
 
Profit / (loss) before taxation

(17,039,252)

(7,862,824)

(6,705,190)
 
Profit / (loss) before exceptional items

(10,094,943)

(7,730,062)

(6,577,062)
 
Shareholders' funds

2,549,123

(7,055,834)

(1,627,354)
 


Page 1

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 

GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 24 DECEMBER 2023

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
Financial instruments
 
The Group's principal financial instruments comprise bank balances, rent deposits, bank loans, letters of credit, trade creditors and other creditors. The main purpose of these instruments is to raise funds for the Group's operations and to finance the Group's operations.
Due to the nature of the financial instruments used by the Group there is no exposure to price risk. The Group's approach to managing other risks applicable to the financial instruments concerned is shown below.
 
Liquidity risk
 
In respect of bank balances the liquidity risk is managed by maintaining a balance between the continuity of funding and the flexibility through the use of bank loans. The Group does not make use of money market facilities.
Trade creditor liquidity risk is managed by ensuring sufficient funds are available to meet amounts due.
 
Competition
 
The market in which the Group operates is becoming increasingly competitive through the introduction of new entrants as well as the expansion of established players. Trading demonstrates that the Group maintains a strong position, due to factors including the location of the sites, the brand recognition and the quality of the experience provided. These factors are expected to ensure continued growth and profitability.
 

Employee involvement
 
The Group is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all employees without discrimination and applied fair and equitable employment policies which ensure entry and progression within the Group. Appointments are determined solely by application of job criteria and competency.

Environmental Policy
 
The Group will seek to minimise adverse impacts on the environment from its activities where possible, whilst continuing to address health, safety and economic issues. The group has complied with all applicable legislation and regulations.

Page 2

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 

GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 24 DECEMBER 2023

Directors' statement of compliance with duty to promote the success of the Group
 
The Directors of the Company strive to act in ways most likely to promote the success of the business for the benefit of its stakeholders having regard to the matters set out in S172 (1) a-f of the Companies Act 2006 when making strategic decisions. 
 
The following Section 172 (1) statement is made on behalf of the Company in Compliance with the Act.
 
Foster business relationships with suppliers, customers and other stakeholders
 
Suppliers
 
The Company works hard to ensure that its suppliers are treated fairly and are valued and that relationships with them can be managed actively.
 
Customers
 
The Company is customer focused which is why customer service is essential. The Company is always looking for new ways to strengthen customer services and is continuously engaging with customers to build even deeper relationships. 
 
Community and Environment
 
Building trust with customers and the communities around them is important. The Company aims to facilitate positive change for the people and communities in which it interacts. 
 
Business conduct
 
The company seeks to operate with high ethical standards and integrity by conducting business activities in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The company also implements internal policies governing behaviour and conduct as well as policies that protect customers and promote better services. The Company undertakes an ongoing review of how evolving legislation, guidelines and best practises should be best reflected on topics including conduct, risk, compliance and the sustainable development of the industry. 
 
Acting fairly between shareholders
 
The Company is committed to acting fairly with its shareholders and being transparent in its activities and directions. 
 
Likely consequences of any decision in the long term 
 
Each year, a review of the Company’s strategy is carried out for the following year and beyond as part of the budgeting process. This helps to plan ahead and also forms the basis for financial budgets and planning and other strategic plans. The Company considers the long term implications of any decisions made with its stakeholders in mind and its long term reputation. 
 

Page 3

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 

GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 24 DECEMBER 2023


This report was approved by the board on 13 June 2024 and signed on its behalf.



................................................
M R Grech-Smith
Director

Page 4

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 24 DECEMBER 2023

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the period ended 24 December 2023.

Directors' responsibilities statement

The directors are responsible for preparing the Group Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the consolidated 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 the Group and of the profit or loss of the Group for that period.

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


select suitable accounting policies for the Group'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 Group 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 the Group 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 the Group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Results and dividends

The loss for the period, after taxation and minority interests, amounted to £12,458,203 (2022 - loss £7,131,195).

No dividends were declared or paid during the period.

Directors

The directors who served during the period were:

J S Goldstein 
M R Grech-Smith 
J D Simmonds 
A J Taylor 

Future developments

The directors believe that the Company is in a satisfactory position with further Swingers' venues expected to open across the world over the next few years. Additionally, and following the recent growth capital raise, the Group maintains a strong cash position and the board estimates that the group will continue to operate for a period of more than 13 months.

Page 5

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 24 DECEMBER 2023

Greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption and energy efficiency action

The Streamline Energy and Carbon Report provides an overview of the energy and carbon emissions for UK operational control and the mechanisms being put in place to manage these impacts.
The UK Government’s 2018 Regulations launched the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Report (SECR) which required all large UK companies to report their carbon emissions and energy usage on an annual basis. The regulations took effect from 1 April 2019 and cover financial reporting years starting after this date. This Company falls within scope of the SECR reporting obligations as a ‘large’ organization and is now required toreport the following:
• UK energy use (to include as a minimum purchased electricity, gas and transport)
• Associated greenhouse gas emissions
• At least one intensity ratio
• Previous year’s figures for energy use and GHG emissions
• Information about energy efficiency action taken in the organisation’s financial year
• Methodologies used in calculations of disclosures.
As this is the first year we have qualified as a large group we do not have detailed figures regarding our greenhouse gas emissions within the year, however this is something we are now tracking and will report figures within the next set of accounts.





Page 6

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 24 DECEMBER 2023


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 and the Group'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 and the Group's auditors are aware of that information.

Post balance sheet events

Since the period end, Competitive Socialising Group has had a further growth capital raise of $10m. Funded by the same third party institutional investors as the growth capital raises within the period.

Auditors

The auditorsHarris & Trotter LLPwill be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

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





................................................
M R Grech-Smith
Director

Date: 13 June 2024

Page 7

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Competitive Socialising Group Limited (the 'parent Company') and its subsidiaries (the 'Group') for the period ended 24 December 2023, which comprise the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Consolidated Balance Sheet, the Company Balance Sheet, the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, the Company 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 Group's and of the parent Company's affairs as at 24 December 2023 and of the Group's loss for the period 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 Group 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 Group's or the parent 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.


Page 8

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP 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 ReportOur 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 Group Strategic Report and the Directors' Report for the financial period for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the Group 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 Group and the parent Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Group 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 by the parent Company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the parent Company 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.


Page 9

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Responsibilities of directors
 

As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 5, 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 Group's and the parent 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 Group or the parent Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.


Page 10

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP 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 Group 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:

Explanation as to what extent the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud
The objectives of our audit are to identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements due to fraud or error; to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the assessed risks of material misstatement due to fraud or error; and to respond appropriately to those risks. Owing to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk that material misstatements in the financial statements may not be detected, even though the audit is properly planned and performed in accordance with the ISAs (UK).
In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, our procedures included the following:
• We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks applicable to the Group and the industry in which it operates. We determined that the following laws and regulations were most significant: FRS 102 and the Companies Act 2006.
• We obtained an understanding of how the Group is complying with those legal and regulatory frameworks by making enquiries of management.
• We challenged assumptions and judgments made by management in its significant accounting estimates.
We did not identify any key audit matters relating to irregularities, including fraud.


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.


Page 11

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP 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.





Daniel Walters (Senior Statutory Auditor)
  
for and on behalf of
Harris & Trotter LLP
 
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors
  
101 New Cavendish Street
First Floor South
London
W1W 6XH

13 June 2024
Page 12

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 24 DECEMBER 2023

2023
2022
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
43,335,136
36,160,072

Cost of sales
  
(24,339,496)
(19,146,307)

Gross profit
  
18,995,640
17,013,765

Administrative expenses
  
(35,910,685)
(21,668,080)

Exceptional administrative expenses
  
(6,944,309)
(132,762)

Operating loss
 5 
(23,859,354)
(4,787,077)

Profit on disposal of investment
  
8,280,514
-

Interest receivable and similar income
 9 
12,912
9,353

Interest payable and similar expenses
 10 
(1,473,324)
(3,085,100)

Loss before taxation
  
(17,039,252)
(7,862,824)

Tax on loss
 11 
1,544,840
731,629

Loss for the financial period
  
(15,494,412)
(7,131,195)

  

Currency translation differences
  
(1,066,764)
-

Other comprehensive income for the period
  
(1,066,764)
-

Total comprehensive income for the period
  
(16,561,176)
(7,131,195)

(Loss) for the period attributable to:
  

Non-controlling interests
  
(3,036,209)
-

Owners of the parent Company
  
(12,458,203)
(7,131,195)

  
(15,494,412)
(7,131,195)

Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to:
  

Non-controlling interest
  
(3,036,209)
-

Owners of the parent Company
  
(13,524,967)
(7,131,195)

  
(16,561,176)
(7,131,195)

The notes on pages 22 to 41 form part of these financial statements.

Page 13

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 13420604

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 24 DECEMBER 2023

2023
2022
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 13 
265,862
1,454,803

Tangible assets
 14 
18,515,241
27,036,489

Fixed asset investments
  
-
29,860

Assets under construction
 16 
1,557,621
-

  
20,338,724
28,521,152

Current assets
  

Stocks
 17 
386,636
400,225

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 18 
9,338,331
8,330,181

Cash and cash equivalents
 19 
5,793,981
3,039,235

  
15,518,948
11,769,641

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 20 
(10,366,439)
(21,594,730)

Net current assets/(liabilities)
  
 
 
5,152,509
 
 
(9,825,089)

Total assets less current liabilities
  
25,491,233
18,696,063

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 21 
-
(25,751,897)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Net assets excluding pension asset
  
25,491,233
(7,055,834)

Net assets/(liabilities)
  
25,491,233
(7,055,834)


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 25 
321,672
247,636

Share premium account
 26 
20,862,462
1,666,421

Capital redemption reserve
 26 
65,499
-

Merger reserve
 26 
4,163,054
4,163,054

Profit and loss account
 26 
(26,657,912)
(13,132,945)

Equity attributable to owners of the parent Company
  
(1,245,225)
(7,055,834)

Non-controlling interests
  
26,736,458
-

  
25,491,233
(7,055,834)


Page 14

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 13420604
    
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 24 DECEMBER 2023

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 13 June 2024.




................................................
M R Grech-Smith
Director

The notes on pages 22 to 41 form part of these financial statements.

Page 15

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 13420604

COMPANY BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 24 DECEMBER 2023

2023
2022
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Investments
 15 
19,768,637
241,158

  
19,768,637
241,158

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 18 
8,441,822
1,662,899

  
8,441,822
1,662,899

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 20 
(2,210,214)
-

Net current assets
  
 
 
6,231,608
 
 
1,662,899

Total assets less current liabilities
  
26,000,245
1,904,057

  

  

Net assets excluding pension asset
  
26,000,245
1,904,057

Net assets
  
26,000,245
1,904,057


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 25 
321,672
247,636

Share premium account
 26 
20,862,462
1,666,421

Capital redemption reserve
 26 
65,487
-

Profit and loss account
 26 
4,750,624
(10,000)

  
26,000,245
1,904,057


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 13 June 2024.


................................................
M R Grech-Smith
Director

The notes on pages 22 to 41 form part of these financial statements.

Page 16

 

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED


 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 24 DECEMBER 2023



Called up share capital
Share premium account
Capital redemption reserve
Merger reserve
Profit and loss account
Non-controlling interests
Total equity


£
£
£
£
£
£
£



At 26 December 2021
211,342
-
-
4,163,054
(6,001,750)
-
(1,627,354)





Loss for the period
-
-
-
-
(7,131,195)
-
(7,131,195)


Shares issued during the period
36,294
1,666,421
-
-
-
-
1,702,715





At 25 December 2022
247,636
1,666,421
-
4,163,054
(13,132,945)
-
(7,055,834)





Loss for the period
-
-
-
-
(12,458,203)
(3,036,209)
(15,494,412)


Currency translation differences
-
-
-
-
(1,066,764)
-
(1,066,764)


Purchase of own shares
-
-
65,499
-
-
-
65,499


Shares issued during the period
74,036
19,196,041
-
-
-
-
19,270,077


Non-controlling interests investment
-
-
-
-
-
29,772,667
29,772,667



At 24 December 2023
321,672
20,862,462
65,499
4,163,054
(26,657,912)
26,736,458
25,491,233



The notes on pages 22 to 41 form part of these financial statements.

Page 17

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 

COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 24 DECEMBER 2023


Called up share capital
Share premium account
Capital redemption reserve
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£
£


At 26 December 2021
211,343
-
-
-
211,343


Comprehensive income for the period

Loss for the period
-
-
-
(10,000)
(10,000)

Shares issued during the period
36,293
1,666,421
-
-
1,702,714



At 25 December 2022
247,636
1,666,421
-
(10,000)
1,904,057


Comprehensive income for the period

Profit for the period
-
-
-
4,760,624
4,760,624

Purchase of own shares
-
-
65,487
-
65,487

Shares issued during the period
74,036
19,196,041
-
-
19,270,077


At 24 December 2023
321,672
20,862,462
65,487
4,750,624
26,000,245


The notes on pages 22 to 41 form part of these financial statements.

Page 18

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 24 DECEMBER 2023

2023
2022
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Loss for the financial period
(15,494,412)
(7,131,195)

Adjustments for:

Amortisation of intangible assets
7,500
102,379

Depreciation of tangible assets
3,284,359
2,467,972

Loss on disposals of assets
6,472,473
3,254

Interest paid
1,473,324
361,475

Interest received
(12,912)
(9,353)

Taxation charge
(1,544,840)
(731,629)

Decrease/(increase) in stocks
13,582
(164,436)

(Increase) in debtors
(217,531)
(1,094,360)

(Decrease)/increase in creditors
(7,192,579)
6,551,208

Foreign exchange differences
1,066,764
-

Exceptional costs
111,307
2,185,105

Loss attributable to Non-controlling interest
3,036,209
-

Net cash generated from operating activities

(8,996,756)
2,540,420


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of intangible fixed assets
(722,567)
(322,942)

Disposal of intangible assets
1,699,931
-

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
-
(10,934,519)

Disposal of tangible fixed assets
81,742
262,862

Purchase of assets under construction
(1,557,621)
-

Profit on disposal of investment
(8,280,514)
-

Purchase of fixed asset investments
-
(29,816)

Interest received
12,912
9,353

Foreign exchange differences
-
(1,012,798)

Net cash from investing activities

(8,766,117)
(12,027,860)

Cash flows from financing activities

Issue of ordinary shares
19,270,145
1,702,647

Repayment of loans
(4,443,956)
(1,010,000)

Other new loans
-
10,611,834

Repayment of other loans
(22,607,913)
-

Interest paid
(1,473,324)
(361,475)

Issue of shares to non-controlling interests
29,772,667
-

Interest accrued
-
(2,185,105)
Page 19

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 24 DECEMBER 2023


2023
2022

£
£


Net cash used in financing activities
20,517,619
8,757,901

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
2,754,746
(729,539)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
3,039,235
3,768,774

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period
5,793,981
3,039,235


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
5,793,981
3,039,235

5,793,981
3,039,235


The notes on pages 22 to 41 form part of these financial statements.

Page 20

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED ANALYSIS OF NET DEBT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 24 DECEMBER 2023





At 25 December 2022
Cash flows
Other non-cash changes
At 24 December 2023
£

£

£

£

Cash at bank and in hand

3,039,235

2,754,746

-

5,793,981

Debt due after 1 year

(24,715,985)

-

24,715,985

-

Debt due within 1 year

(2,427,497)

-

1,146,204

(1,281,293)


(24,104,247)
2,754,746
25,862,189
4,512,688

The notes on pages 22 to 41 form part of these financial statements.

Page 21

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 24 DECEMBER 2023

1.


General information

Competitive Socialising Group Limited is a private company limited by shares, and is incorporated in England and Wales (company number: 13420604).
Its registered office is 101 New Cavendish Street, First Floor South, London, United Kingdom, W1W 6XH.
The Company's principal activity is that of a holding company.

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 Group management to exercise judgment in applying the Group's accounting policies (see note 3).

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own Statement of Comprehensive Income in these financial statements.

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements present the results of the Company and its own subsidiaries ("the Group") as if they form a single entity. Intercompany transactions and balances between group companies are therefore eliminated in full.
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of business combinations using the purchase method. In the Balance Sheet, the acquiree's identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities are initially recognised at their fair values at the acquisition date. The results of acquired operations are included in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income from the date on which control is obtained. They are deconsolidated from the date control ceases.
In accordance with the transitional exemption available in FRS 102, the Group has chosen not to retrospectively apply the standard to business combinations that occurred before the date of transition to FRS 102, being 01 May 2015.

 
2.3

Going concern

The Group's business activities, together with the factors likely to affect its future development and performance are set out in the strategic report.
Having reviewed future forecasts, allowing for reasonable effects of current and future market conditions, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue operational existence for at least 12 months from the date of approval of the financial statements. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual financial statements.

Page 22

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 24 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.4

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 Consolidated 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'.

On consolidation, the results of overseas operations are translated into Sterling at rates approximating to those ruling when the transactions took place. All assets and liabilities of overseas operations are translated at the rate ruling at the reporting date. Exchange differences arising on translating the opening net assets at opening rate and the results of overseas operations at actual rate are recognised in other comprehensive income.

Page 23

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 24 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.5

Turnover

Turnover is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the turnover can be reliably measured. Turnover 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 turnover is recognised:

Sale of goods

Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the Group has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
the Group retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
the amount of turnover can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Group will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and
the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

Rendering of services

Turnover 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 turnover can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Group 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.

 
2.6

Operating leases: the Group 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.

 
2.7

Interest income

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

 
2.8

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.

Page 24

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 24 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.9

Borrowing costs

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

 
2.10

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Group operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Group pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Group 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 Group in independently administered funds.

 
2.11

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the period 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 balance sheet date in the countries where the Company and the Group operate and generate income.

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;
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met; and
Where they relate to timing differences in respect of interests in subsidiaries, associates, branches and joint ventures and the Group can control the reversal of the timing differences and such reversal is not considered probable in the foreseeable future.

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.

 
2.12

Exceptional items

Exceptional items are transactions that fall within the ordinary activities of the Group but are presented separately due to their size or incidence.

Page 25

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 24 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.13

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 the Group's share 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 Consolidated 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.

 
2.14

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.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Short-term leasehold property
-
over the lease term
Fixtures and fittings
-
25%
Equipment
-
25%
Computer 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.

 
2.15

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

Page 26

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 24 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.16

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 balance sheet 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.

 
2.17

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.

 
2.18

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.

In the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Group's cash management.

 
2.19

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.

 
2.20

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.

Page 27

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 24 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.21

Financial instruments

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

The Group has elected to apply the recognition and measurement provisions of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (as adopted by the UK Endorsement Board) with the disclosure requirements of Sections 11 and 12 and the other presentation requirements of FRS 102.

Financial instruments are recognised in the Group's Balance Sheet when the Group 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 Group's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other receivables due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.

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.
 
Page 28

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 24 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.21
Financial instruments (continued)


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 Group after the deduction of all its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other payables, bank loans, other loans and loans due to fellow group companies 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 Group 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 Group 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 Group's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.


3.


Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the Company's accounting policies, which are described in note 2, management is required to make judgments, estimates and assumptions about the carrying values of assets and the liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and underlying assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revisions affect only that period, or in the period of the revisions and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

Page 29

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 24 DECEMBER 2023

4.


Turnover

The total turnover for the group for the period has been derived from its principal activities.

Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

2023
2022
£
£

United Kingdom
15,197,955
17,203,242

Rest of the world
28,137,181
18,956,830

43,335,136
36,160,072



5.


Operating loss

The operating loss is stated after charging:

2023
2022
£
£

Exchange differences
267,121
(345,078)

Other operating lease rentals
3,723,854
3,156,234


6.


Auditors' remuneration

2023
2022
£
£

Fees payable to the Group's auditors for the audit of the Group's annual  financial statements
80,000
60,000


7.


Employees

Staff costs, including directors' remuneration, were as follows:


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


        2023
        2022
            No.
            No.







Employees
648
535

Page 30

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 24 DECEMBER 2023

8.


Directors' remuneration

2023
2022
£
£

Directors' emoluments
969,532
863,727

Group contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
2,094
2,094

971,626
865,821


During the period retirement benefits were accruing to 1 director (2022 - 1) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.

The highest paid director received remuneration of £614,486 (2022 - £525,000).

The value of the Group's contributions paid to a defined contribution pension scheme in respect of the highest paid director amounted to £2,094 (2022 - £2,094).


9.


Interest receivable

2023
2022
£
£


Other interest receivable
12,912
9,353

12,912
9,353


10.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2023
2022
£
£


Bank interest payable
291,827
361,475

Other loan interest payable
1,181,497
2,723,625

1,473,324
3,085,100

Page 31

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 24 DECEMBER 2023

11.


Taxation


2023
2022
£
£



Total current tax
-
-

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
(1,544,840)
(731,629)

Total deferred tax
(1,544,840)
(731,629)


Taxation on loss on ordinary activities
(1,544,840)
(731,629)

Factors affecting tax charge for the period

The tax assessed for the period is the same as (2022 - the same as) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 19% (2022 - 19%) as set out below:

2023
2022
£
£


Loss on ordinary activities before tax
(17,039,251)
(7,862,824)


Loss on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 19% (2022 - 19%)
(3,237,458)
(2,593,530)

Effects of:


Non-tax deductible amortisation of goodwill and impairment
4,275
3,000

Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
510,509
476,258

Capital allowances for period in excess of depreciation
(80,500)
(72,637)

Utilisation of tax losses
-
(34,301)

Higher rate taxes on overseas earnings
(501,606)
133,621

Short-term timing difference leading to an increase (decrease) in taxation
(293,520)
(502,661)

Unrelieved tax losses carried forward
1,795,726
1,663,383

Unrelieved loss on foreign subsidiaries
271,780
195,238

Group relief
(14,046)
-

Total tax charge for the period
(1,544,840)
(731,629)


Factors that may affect future tax charges

There were no factors that may affect future tax charges

Page 32

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 24 DECEMBER 2023

12.


Exceptional items

2023
2022
£
£


Restructuring costs
6,944,309
132,762

6,944,309
132,762


13.


Intangible assets

Group and Company





Computer software
Goodwill
Total

£
£
£



Cost


At 25 December 2022
1,643,272
75,000
1,718,272


Additions
722,567
-
722,567


Disposals
(1,699,931)
-
(1,699,931)


Foreign exchange movement
20,820
-
20,820



At 24 December 2023

686,728
75,000
761,728



Amortisation


At 25 December 2022
240,969
22,500
263,469


Charge for the period on owned assets
325,131
7,500
332,631


On disposals
(99,871)
-
(99,871)


Foreign exchange movement
(363)
-
(363)



At 24 December 2023

465,866
30,000
495,866



Net book value



At 24 December 2023
220,862
45,000
265,862



At 24 December 2022
1,402,303
52,500
1,454,803



None of the Group's intangible fixed assets are held in the Parent Company.

Page 33

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 24 DECEMBER 2023

14.


Tangible fixed assets

Group






Short-term leasehold property
Fixtures and fittings
Equipment
Computer equipment
Total

£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 25 December 2022
25,376,288
5,200,378
3,000,852
1,164,852
34,742,370


Additions
413,148
678,634
149,547
60,417
1,301,746


Disposals
(4,724,496)
(1,020,085)
(1,137,804)
(83,209)
(6,965,594)


Exchange adjustments
219,243
(235,753)
323,864
27,177
334,531



At 24 December 2023

21,284,183
4,623,174
2,336,459
1,169,237
29,413,053



Depreciation


At 25 December 2022
4,730,028
1,511,432
848,924
615,497
7,705,881


Charge for the period on owned assets
1,610,934
968,834
520,740
141,463
3,241,971


Disposals
(160,001)
(258,992)
(182,633)
(2,044)
(603,670)


Exchange adjustments
114,994
234,398
167,202
37,036
553,630



At 24 December 2023

6,295,955
2,455,672
1,354,233
791,952
10,897,812



Net book value



At 24 December 2023
14,988,228
2,167,502
982,226
377,285
18,515,241



At 24 December 2022
20,646,260
3,688,946
2,151,928
549,355
27,036,489




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


2023
2022
£
£

Short leasehold
14,988,227
20,646,259

14,988,227
20,646,259


Page 34

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 24 DECEMBER 2023

15.


Fixed asset investments

Company





Investments in subsidiary companies

£



Cost or valuation


At 25 December 2022
241,158


Additions
19,527,480



At 24 December 2023
19,768,638





The principal activity of all subsidiary undertakings was that of experiential leisure in the hospitality market.
The following subsidiary undertakings had their registered office address at 101 New Cavendish Street, First Floor South, London, W1W 6XH: - 
- Competitive Socialising Limited;
- Swingers 1 Limited;
- Swingers 2 Limited;
- Brewskee Limited;
- Eagle 2 Limited;
- Birdie 3 Limited.
- LME1 Limited;
- CSL (Jam) Limited.
The following subsidiary undertakings had their registered office address at c/o CohnReznick, 1301 Avenue of the Americas, Tenth Floor, New York, New York 10019: -
- Competitive Socializing US LLC;
- Swingers NY LLC;
- S (WDC) LLC;
- S (WMB) LLC;
- S (LSV) LLC;
- S (WBP) LLC;
- S (CHI) LLC; 
- S (BOS) LLC.

Page 35

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 24 DECEMBER 2023

16.


Assets under construction

Group


Property under construc-tion

£



Cost


Additions at cost
1,557,621



At 24 December 2023
1,557,621














17.


Stocks

Group
Group
2023
2022
£
£

Finished goods and goods for resale
386,636
400,225

386,636
400,225


Page 36

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 24 DECEMBER 2023

18.


Debtors

Group
Group
Company
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£


Trade debtors
165,944
236,025
-
-

Amounts owed by group undertakings
-
-
8,283,746
1,660,830

Other debtors
4,207,600
4,251,311
158,076
2,001

Called up share capital not paid
-
68
-
68

Prepayments and accrued income
2,073,793
2,433,182
-
-

Deferred taxation
2,890,994
1,409,595
-
-

9,338,331
8,330,181
8,441,822
1,662,899



19.


Cash and cash equivalents

Group
Group
2023
2022
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
5,793,981
3,039,235

5,793,981
3,039,235



20.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Group
Group
Company
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£

Bank loans
1,281,293
2,427,497
-
-

Trade creditors
1,681,481
3,249,686
-
-

Amounts owed to group undertakings
-
-
2,210,214
-

Other taxation and social security
719,716
864,786
-
-

Other creditors
3,261,418
6,137,391
-
-

Accruals and deferred income
3,422,531
8,915,370
-
-

10,366,439
21,594,730
2,210,214
-


Page 37

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 24 DECEMBER 2023

21.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

Group
Group
2023
2022
£
£

Bank loans
-
2,133,333

Other loans
-
22,582,652

Accruals and deferred income
-
1,035,912

-
25,751,897





22.


Loans


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


Group
Group
2023
2022
£
£

Amounts falling due within one year

Bank loans
1,281,293
2,427,497


1,281,293
2,427,497

Amounts falling due 1-2 years

Bank loans
-
800,000


-
800,000

Amounts falling due 2-5 years

Bank loans
-
1,333,333

Other loans
-
16,582,652


-
17,915,985

Amounts falling due after more than 5 years

Other loans
-
6,000,000

-
6,000,000

1,281,293
27,143,482


During the period the CBILS and HSBC term loan A loan balances were repaid in full.

Page 38

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 24 DECEMBER 2023

23.


Financial instruments

Group
Group
2023
2022
£
£

Financial assets

Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss
5,793,981
3,039,235

Financial assets that are debt instruments measured at amortised cost
5,209,708
5,085,657

11,003,689
8,124,892


Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost
(11,232,465)
(22,193,051)


Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss comprise cash at bank and in hand.


Financial assets that are debt instruments measured at amortised cost comprise trade and other debtors.


Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost comprise bank loans, trade and other creditors, accruals and other loans.


24.


Deferred taxation


Group



2023


£






At beginning of period
1,409,595


Charged to profit or loss
1,481,398



At end of period
2,890,993

Group
Group
2023
2022
£
£

Accelerated capital allowances
(276,030)
(168,552)

Tax losses carried forward
3,167,024
1,578,147

2,890,994
1,409,595

Page 39

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 24 DECEMBER 2023

25.


Share capital

2023
2022
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



0 (2022 - 210) C2b shares of £0.10 each
-
21
288,019 (2022 - 148,496) A Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
288,019
148,496
29,675 (2022 - 59,350) B1 shares of £1.00 each
29,675
59,350
3,978 (2022 - 7,956) B2 shares of £1.00 each
3,978
7,956
0 (2022 - 1,000) C1 shares of £1.00 each
-
1,000
0 (2022 - 950) C2a shares of £1.00 each
-
950
0 (2022 - 4,666) C3 shares of £0.01 each
-
47
0 (2022 - 29,816) Preferred shares of £1.00 each
-
29,816

321,672

247,636





26.


Reserves

Share premium account

Includes all premiums paid on the acquisition of share capital. 

Capital redemption reserve

Includes amounts which were transferred following the buyback of own shares

Merger Reserve

Includes the difference between the consideration and the book value of the net assets acquired following the group reconstruction.

Profit and loss account

Includes all current and prior period retained profits and losses.

Page 40

 
COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 24 DECEMBER 2023

27.


Commitments under operating leases

At 24 December 2023 the Group and the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:


Group
Group
2023
2022
£
£

Not later than 1 year
5,656,367
1,818,880

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
21,631,757
17,879,812

Later than 5 years
69,407,371
46,457,941

96,695,495
66,156,633



28.


Controlling party

The immediate parent company is JamPurchaseCo Limited, a company incorporated in England & Wales (registered number: 11682889), registered at 72 Welbeck Street, London, W1G 0AY. There is no ultimate controlling party.

Page 41