Company Registration No. 12219976 (England and Wales)
WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2023
10 Bridge Street
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 1EF
WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Company information
1
Strategic report
2 - 3
Directors' report
4 - 5
Independent auditor's report
6 - 9
Profit and loss account
10
Group statement of comprehensive income
11
Group balance sheet
12 - 13
Company balance sheet
14
Group statement of changes in equity
15
Company statement of changes in equity
16
Group statement of cash flows
17
Notes to the financial statements
18 - 36
WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
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Directors
Mrs C V Hilton
Ms O J Jacobs
Mrs M L Harris
Mrs J H Jacobs
Company number
12219976
Registered office
10 Bridge Street
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 1EF
Auditor
TC Group
10 Bridge Street
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 1EF
WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2023.

Fair review of the business

The 2023 year has marked significant challenges and opportunities for the Waterside brand. As we navigate through what has been a tough economic landscape, our focus remains on sustaining growth, enhancing customer experience, and mitigating any potential risks.

We have continued to build on the ‘Waterside’ brand and have invested in our marketing strategy to ensure that the brand continues to grow in a competitive market. It has been tough to keep our margins strong and still maintain our great holiday offering, with inflationary pressures and rising interest rates challenging the business to look for efficiencies, and maintaining pricing competitiveness versus our competitors who look to generate volume over value.

In the 2nd half of 2023 we completed the ‘Stables’ project which created 31 new lodge bases on our Bowleaze site. As a result, we saw significant sales growth at Bowleaze, which has helped the business in terms of rising costs and owner growth. We continue to sell these lodges into 2024.

The group, which includes Bowleaze Holiday Park & Spa, Chesil Beach Holiday Park and Tregoad Holiday park achieved total turnover of £31,388,733 with profit before tax at £2,301,420. The group outperformed expectation for the period.

Health, safety, risk management and sustainability is high priority for Waterside, and we continue to monitor potential risks, eliminate waste, and look at better green practices when sourcing and delivering key projects.

Capital Investment

We continued our Fleet replenishment programme in 2023 and expect this to continue as we ensure our units are kept up-to-date and offer our customers outstanding accommodation when they visit.

As part of our ESG strategy we have continued to invest in Solar Energy with new panels installed at our Chesil park. We have also continued to look at other ways we can invest in ‘Green’ technology at all our sites.

We continued our expansion at Tregoad increasing our pitches by 35 for 2023. We started late in 2023 a further development of 29 bases, which will take total pitches to 204 across the site in 2024. To support this growth, we have also invested in the infrastructure and are reviewing our leisure and facilities offerings to ensure its supports this growth.

We also invested in new technology for our entertainment offering, trialling LED screens to enhance the visual of our entertainment shows at our Bowleaze site. This has been well received and we have since rolled out similar at our Chesil Beach site.

WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Principal risks and uncertainties

As with most businesses in the UK the business cost base is being impacted by:

There has been a significant increase to our cost base because of the above impacts and the business has really driven sales growth and negotiated costs down where possible, to offset this.

Although it is expected that inflation and the Bank of England rate will fall in 2024, this will continue to put pressure on costs. This along with a general election in 2024, means there is a lot of uncertainty around what future challenges the business will face. The Board remain confident that the operational model can flex accordingly to any change in the market and we continue to monitor our customer spending habits, competitor pricing and the UK economy to ensure we navigate these hurdles successfully.

Strategy

The Group's strategy remains focussed on our 4 strategic pillars: Team, Customers, Financial Performance and Site Growth. We always aim to offer the best experience to our customer in the industry, build and support a great team and maintain a profitable operating model that can adapt to the changing landscape.

We continue to look to add to our park portfolio and continue to invest in all our sites to strengthen the core business, create further pitch growth, and enhance our leisure and activities offering.

Waterside Holiday Group remains in the rankings by Which? Magazine in its survey of Holiday Parks across the UK, scoring 5 stars in all its categories.

On behalf of the board

Mrs M L Harris
Director
1 August 2024
WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023.

Principal activities

The principal activity of the company and group continued to be that of the operation of holiday parks and spa facilities.

Results and dividends

The results for the year are set out on page 10.

Ordinary dividends were paid amounting to £1,000,000. The directors do not recommend payment of a further dividend.

Directors

The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:

Mrs C V Hilton
Ms O J Jacobs
Mrs M L Harris
Mrs J H Jacobs
Auditor

The auditor, TC Group, is deemed to be reappointed under section 487(2) of the Companies Act 2006.

Statement of directors' responsibilities

The directors are responsible for preparing the Annual 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 United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). 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 group and company, and of the profit or loss of the group for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:

 

 

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

WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Statement of disclosure to auditor

So far as each person who was a director at the date of approving this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the auditor of the company is unaware. Additionally, the directors individually have taken all the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit information and to establish that the auditor of the company is aware of that information.

On behalf of the board
Mrs M L Harris
Director
1 August 2024
WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
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Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Waterside Holiday Parks Limited (the 'parent company') and its subsidiaries (the 'group') for the year ended 31 December 2023 which comprise the group profit and loss account, the group statement of comprehensive income, the group balance sheet, the company balance sheet, the group statement of changes in equity, the company statement of changes in equity, the group statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The 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:

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 Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the group and parent company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’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 and 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.

WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
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Other information

The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's 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.

Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

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

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 their 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:

Responsibilities of directors

As explained more fully in the directors' responsibilities statement, 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 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 parent company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
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Auditor's 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 auditor's 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. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.

 

Extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud

The objectives of our audit, in respect to fraud, are: to identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements due to fraud; to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the assessed risks of material misstatement due to fraud, through designing and implementing appropriate responses; and to respond appropriately to fraud or suspected fraud identified during the audit. However, the primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of fraud rests with both those charged with governance of the entity and its management.

1) We identified areas of laws and regulations that could reasonably be expected to have a material effect on the financial statements from our general commercial and sector experience, and through discussion with the directors and other management (as required by auditing standards), and discussed with the directors and other management the policies and procedures regarding compliance with laws and regulations.

2) We focused on specific laws and regulations which we consider may have a direct material effect on the financial statements or the operations of the company and the group, including the Companies Act 2006, taxation legislation, data protection, anti-bribery, employment, health and safety legislation and any other specific compliance measures.

3) We assessed the extent of compliance with the laws and regulations identified above through making enquiries of management and inspecting legal correspondence.

4) Identified laws and regulations were communicated within the audit team regularly and the team remained alert to instances of non-compliance throughout the audit.

5) We considered the procedures and controls that the company and the group has established to address risks identified, or that otherwise prevent, deter and detect fraud; and how senior management monitors those programmes and controls.

WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
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To address the risk of fraud through management bias and override of controls, we;

a) performed analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships

b) tested journal entries to identify unusual transactions

c) assessed whether judgement and assumptions made in determining the accounting estimates set out in financial statements were indicative of potential bias

d) investigated the rationale behind significant or unusual transactions

In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we designed procedures which included, but were not limited to;

a) agreeing financial statement disclosure to underlying supporting documentation

b) enquiring of management as to actual and potential litigation and claims

c) reviewing correspondence with HMRC, relevant regulator and group's legal advisors as considered necessary.

 

Owing to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk that we may not have detected some material misstatements in the financial statements, even though we have properly planned and performed our audit in accordance with auditing standards. For example, the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations (irregularities) is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely the inherently limited procedures required by auditing standards would identify it. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation. We are not responsible for preventing non-compliance and cannot be expected to detect non-compliance with all laws and regulations.

A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/Our-Work/Audit/Audit-and-assurance/Standards-and-guidance/Standards-and-guidance-for-auditors/Auditors-responsibilities-for-audit/Description-of-auditors-responsibilities-for-audit.aspx. This description forms part of our auditor’s report.

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 2006. Our 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 auditor's 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.

Dean Pullen FCCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of TC Group
6 August 2024
Statutory Auditor
Office: Christchurch
WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
GROUP PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
31,388,733
29,239,226
Cost of sales
(12,370,005)
(10,301,792)
Gross profit
19,018,728
18,937,434
Administrative expenses
(16,292,980)
(14,412,967)
Operating profit
4
2,725,748
4,524,467
Interest receivable and similar income
8
76,164
28,644
Interest payable and similar expenses
9
(500,492)
(288,884)
Profit before taxation
2,301,420
4,264,227
Tax on profit
10
(390,089)
(619,002)
Profit for the financial year
1,911,331
3,645,225
Profit for the financial year is all attributable to the owners of the parent company.
WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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2023
2022
£
£
Profit for the year
1,911,331
3,645,225
Other comprehensive income
-
-
Total comprehensive income for the year
1,911,331
3,645,225
Total comprehensive income for the year is all attributable to the owners of the parent company.
WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
GROUP BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
31 December 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Goodwill
12
2
2
Other intangible assets
12
152,699
87,753
Total intangible assets
152,701
87,755
Tangible assets
13
32,926,069
28,516,219
33,078,770
28,603,974
Current assets
Stocks
16
5,192,131
3,654,451
Debtors
17
4,897,771
5,263,178
Cash at bank and in hand
6,472,852
8,263,590
16,562,754
17,181,219
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
18
(14,769,666)
(11,494,290)
Net current assets
1,793,088
5,686,929
Total assets less current liabilities
34,871,858
34,290,903
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
19
(6,301,803)
(7,009,873)
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
21
1,717,544
1,339,850
(1,717,544)
(1,339,850)
Net assets
26,852,511
25,941,180
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
23
47,180,000
47,180,000
Revaluation reserve
265,000
265,000
Merger reserve
(47,160,000)
(47,160,000)
Profit and loss reserves
26,567,511
25,656,180
Total equity
26,852,511
25,941,180
WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
GROUP BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
31 December 2023
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The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 1 August 2024 and are signed on its behalf by:
01 August 2024
Mrs M L Harris
Director
Company registration number 12219976 (England and Wales)
WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
COMPANY BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
31 December 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Investments
14
47,181,000
47,181,000
Current assets
Debtors
17
7,000
7,000
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
18
(8,000)
(8,000)
Net current liabilities
(1,000)
(1,000)
Net assets
47,180,000
47,180,000
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
23
47,180,000
47,180,000

As permitted by s408 Companies Act 2006, the company has not presented its own profit and loss account and related notes. The company’s profit for the year was £1,000,000 (2022 - £1,007,000 profit).

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 1 August 2024 and are signed on its behalf by:
01 August 2024
Mrs M L Harris
Director
Company registration number 12219976 (England and Wales)
WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Share capital
Revaluation reserve
Merger reserve
Profit and loss reserves
Total
Notes
£
£
£
£
£
Balance at 1 November 2019
47,180,000
265,000
(47,160,000)
23,010,955
23,295,955
Year ended 31 December 2022:
Profit and total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
-
3,645,225
3,645,225
Dividends
11
-
-
-
(1,000,000)
(1,000,000)
Balance at 31 December 2022
47,180,000
265,000
(47,160,000)
25,656,180
25,941,180
Year ended 31 December 2023:
Profit and total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
-
1,911,331
1,911,331
Dividends
11
-
-
-
(1,000,000)
(1,000,000)
Balance at 31 December 2023
47,180,000
265,000
(47,160,000)
26,567,511
26,852,511
The notes on pages 18 to 36 form part of these financial statements
WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Share capital
Profit and loss reserves
Total
Notes
£
£
£
Year ended 31 December 2022:
Profit and total comprehensive income for the year
-
1,007,000
1,007,000
Dividends
11
-
(1,000,000)
(1,000,000)
Balance at 31 December 2022
47,180,000
-
0
47,180,000
Year ended 31 December 2023:
Profit and total comprehensive income for the year
-
1,000,000
1,000,000
Dividends
11
-
(1,000,000)
(1,000,000)
Balance at 31 December 2023
47,180,000
-
0
47,180,000
The notes on pages 18 to 36 form part of these financial statements
WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
29
6,396,500
4,208,567
Interest paid
(500,492)
(288,884)
Income taxes refunded/(paid)
874,939
(1,856,706)
Net cash inflow from operating activities
6,770,947
2,062,977
Investing activities
Purchase of intangible assets
(102,843)
-
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(7,555,111)
(6,040,065)
Proceeds on disposal of tangible fixed assets
586,561
963,501
Interest received
76,164
28,644
Net cash used in investing activities
(6,995,229)
(5,047,920)
Financing activities
Repayment of borrowings
(566,456)
(354,035)
Dividends paid to equity shareholders
(1,000,000)
(1,000,000)
Net cash used in financing activities
(1,566,456)
(1,354,035)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(1,790,738)
(4,338,978)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
8,263,590
12,602,568
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
6,472,852
8,263,590
The notes on pages 18 to 36 form part of these financial statements
WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

Waterside Holiday Parks Limited (“the company”) is a private limited company domiciled and incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 10 Bridge Street, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1EF. The principal place of business is Waterside Holiday Park, Bowleaze Cove, Weymouth, Dorset, England, DT 3 6PP.

 

The group consists of Waterside Holiday Parks Limited and all of its subsidiaries.

1.1
Accounting convention

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2
Business combinations

Acquisitions are accounted for under the merger accounting method. The results of companies acquired or disposed of are included in the profit and loss after or up to the date that control passes respectively.

 

No acquisitions or disposals have occurred in the periods being reported.

1.3
Basis of consolidation

The consolidated group financial statements consist of the financial statements of the parent company Waterside Holiday Parks Limited together with all entities controlled by the parent company (its subsidiaries) and the group’s share of its interests in joint ventures and associates.

 

All financial statements are made up to 31 December 2023. Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring the accounting policies used into line with those used by other members of the group.

 

All intra-group transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between group companies are eliminated on consolidation. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred.

Subsidiaries are consolidated in the group’s financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases.

Entities in which the group holds an interest and which are jointly controlled by the group and one or more other venturers under a contractual arrangement are treated as joint ventures. Entities other than subsidiary undertakings or joint ventures, in which the group has a participating interest and over whose operating and financial policies the group exercises a significant influence, are treated as associates.

WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Investments in joint ventures and associates are carried in the group balance sheet at cost plus post-acquisition changes in the group’s share of the net assets of the entity, less any impairment in value. The carrying values of investments in joint ventures and associates include acquired goodwill.

 

If the group’s share of losses in a joint venture or associate equals or exceeds its investment in the joint venture or associate, the group does not recognise further losses unless it has incurred obligations to do so or has made payments on behalf of the joint venture or associate.

 

Unrealised gains arising from transactions with joint ventures and associates are eliminated to the extent of the group’s interest in the entity.

Related party exemption

The company has taken advantage of exemption, under the terms of Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland', not to disclose related party transactions with wholly owned subsidiaries within the group.

 

Transactions between group entities which have been eliminated on consolidation are not disclosed within the financial statements.

1.4
Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.5
Turnover

Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.

 

When cash inflows are deferred and represent a financing arrangement, the fair value of the consideration is the present value of the future receipts. The difference between the fair value of the consideration and the nominal amount received is recognised as interest income.

 

Revenue from holidays sold, and associated income, is recognised in the accounting period in which the holiday occurs. Caravan sales are recognised in the accounting period in which the company has fulfilled all of its obligations in respect of the sale which is typically when all the proceeds have been received and ownership is transferred. Income from pitch fees and other services is recognised in the accounting period in which the income is due to the company.

WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.6
Intangible fixed assets - goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquisition of a business over the fair value of net assets acquired. It is initially recognised as an asset at cost and is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is considered to have a finite useful life and is amortised on a systematic basis over its expected life.

 

For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to the cash-generating units expected to benefit from the acquisition. Cash-generating units to which goodwill has been allocated are tested for impairment at least annually, or more frequently when there is an indication that the unit may be impaired. If the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than the carrying amount of the unit, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit pro-rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the unit.

1.7
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill

Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.

 

Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably; the intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights; and the intangible asset is separable from the entity.

Amortisation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Software
5 years
1.8
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Freehold land and buildings
4% on cost
Fixtures and fittings
15% on reducing balance
Motor vehicles
25% on reducing balance
Caravans
10% on reducing balance
Other assets
15% on reducing balance, 10% on cost and 4% on cost

Computer equipment (Hardware) included with fixed assets is depreciated at 20% on cost.

 

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the profit and loss account.

WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 21 -
1.9
Fixed asset investments

Equity investments are measured at fair value through profit or loss, except for those equity investments that are not publicly traded and whose fair value cannot otherwise be measured reliably, which are recognised at cost less impairment until a reliable measure of fair value becomes available.

 

In the parent company financial statements, investments in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.

A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the group. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

1.10
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting period end date, the group reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

 

The carrying amount of the investments accounted for using the equity method is tested for impairment as a single asset. Any goodwill included in the carrying amount of the investment is not tested separately for impairment.

Where a reasonable and consistent basis of allocation can be identified, assets are allocated to individual cash-generating units, or otherwise they are allocated to the smallest group of cash-generating units for which a reasonable and consistent allocation basis can be identified.

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

 

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 22 -
1.11
Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.

 

Stocks held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured at the lower of cost and replacement cost, adjusted where applicable for any loss of service potential.

At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.

1.12
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.13
Financial instruments

The group has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

 

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 and 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 debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method 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. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 23 -
Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.

 

Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.

 

If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the group transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.

Classification of financial liabilities

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

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

 

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

 

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

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

WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 24 -
1.14
Equity instruments

Equity instruments issued by the group are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the group.

1.15
Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The group’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.

 

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if, and only if, there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.

1.16
Employee benefits

The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.

 

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

 

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.17
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 25 -
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the group’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated 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 where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

The fixed asset depreciation charge is derived from the estimated useful economic life and residual value of the asset. These are reviewed annually alongside any impairment indicators.

 

The directors assess the closing debtor balances for recoverability and those not considered probable of recovery are provided for in full. For the current year, the directors have assessed the balances outstanding and consider no provision to be required against these.

 

Accruals for goods or services not yet invoiced are estimated based on historic activity with the supplier or quotations received ahead of invoicing. Accrued management fee charges are recognised at the invoice value raised post year end by the third party. Prepayments are based on actual invoices received and costs allocated across the relevant accounting period on a straight line basis of the time period in which the service relates to.

 

Deferred income represents owners' site fees and rates paid in advance. These are deferred based on a monthly basis, applied under a straight line method, over the contracted period of 12 months.

 

Stock is held at the lower of cost and net realisable value which is based on the estimated sales value of the asset at the year end in relation all market data available to the directors.

 

There were no other key sources of estimation uncertainty.

3
Turnover and other revenue
2023
2022
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Holiday park and spa facilities
31,388,733
29,239,226
2023
2022
£
£
Other significant revenue
Interest income
76,164
28,644

 

WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 26 -
4
Operating profit
2023
2022
£
£
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
2,593,818
1,995,169
Profit on disposal of tangible fixed assets
(35,118)
(336,694)
Amortisation of intangible assets
37,897
37,553
5
Auditor's remuneration
2023
2022
Fees payable to the company's auditor and associates:
£
£
For audit services
Audit of the financial statements of the group and company
7,000
7,000
Audit of the financial statements of the company's subsidiaries
57,750
55,000
64,750
62,000
6
Employees

The average monthly number of persons (excluding directors) employed by the group and company during the Period was:

Group
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
Number
Number
Number
Number
Administration and site support
95
92
-
0
-
0

Aggregate remuneration comprised:

Group
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
Wages and salaries
6,835,061
6,920,951
-
0
-
0
Social security costs
615,657
576,206
-
-
Pension costs
153,334
157,910
-
0
-
0
7,604,052
7,655,067
-
0
-
0
WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
6
Employees
(Continued)
- 27 -

The average number of employees reported above exclude those not meeting the requirements stipulated within FRS102. The average number of such individuals was 182 (2022 - 171).

 

Within prior reporting periods, the total average of these individuals have been disclosed.

7
Directors' remuneration
2023
2022
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
52,846
49,797

For reporting purposes, the directors consider they are the key management personnel of the company and group.

8
Interest receivable and similar income
2023
2022
£
£
Interest income
Interest on bank deposits
76,164
28,644

Investment income includes the following:

Interest on financial assets not measured at fair value through profit or loss
76,164
28,644
9
Interest payable and similar expenses
2023
2022
£
£
Interest on financial liabilities measured at amortised cost:
Interest on bank overdrafts and loans
500,492
288,884
10
Taxation
2023
2022
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
-
0
407,516
Adjustments in respect of prior periods
12,395
-
0
Total current tax
12,395
407,516
WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
10
Taxation
2023
2022
£
£
(Continued)
- 28 -
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
377,694
211,486
Total tax charge
390,089
619,002

The actual charge for the year can be reconciled to the expected charge for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:

2023
2022
£
£
Profit before taxation
2,301,420
4,264,227
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2022: 19.00%)
575,355
810,203
Unutilised tax losses carried forward
192,273
-
0
Under/(over) provided in prior years
12,395
-
0
Capital allowances in excess of depreciation
(382,363)
(172,423)
Profit / loss on disposal of fixed assets
(7,571)
(18,778)
Taxation charge
390,089
619,002
11
Dividends
2023
2022
Recognised as distributions to equity holders:
£
£
Final paid
1,000,000
1,000,000
WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 29 -
12
Intangible fixed assets
Group
Goodwill
Software
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2023
2
188,912
188,914
Additions
-
0
102,843
102,843
At 31 December 2023
2
291,755
291,757
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 January 2023
-
0
101,159
101,159
Amortisation charged for the year
-
0
37,897
37,897
At 31 December 2023
-
0
139,056
139,056
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
2
152,699
152,701
At 31 December 2022
2
87,753
87,755
The company had no intangible fixed assets at 31 December 2023 or 31 December 2022.
WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 30 -
13
Tangible fixed assets
Group
Freehold land and buildings
Fixtures and fittings
Motor vehicles
Caravans
Other assets
Total
£
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2023
21,394,256
15,538,619
467,478
4,955,074
2,251,412
44,606,839
Additions
1,596,532
3,386,483
31,075
2,432,797
108,224
7,555,111
Disposals
-
0
-
0
(24,743)
(980,060)
-
0
(1,004,803)
At 31 December 2023
22,990,788
18,925,102
473,810
6,407,811
2,359,636
51,157,147
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2023
4,885,428
7,828,472
282,087
1,375,785
1,718,848
16,090,620
Depreciation charged in the year
441,288
1,556,164
49,886
468,951
77,529
2,593,818
Eliminated in respect of disposals
-
0
-
0
(20,126)
(433,234)
-
0
(453,360)
At 31 December 2023
5,326,716
9,384,636
311,847
1,411,502
1,796,377
18,231,078
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
17,664,072
9,540,466
161,963
4,996,309
563,259
32,926,069
At 31 December 2022
16,508,828
7,710,147
185,391
3,579,289
532,564
28,516,219
The company had no tangible fixed assets at 31 December 2023 or 31 December 2022.
14
Fixed asset investments
Group
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Investments in subsidiaries
15
-
0
-
0
47,181,000
47,181,000
WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
14
Fixed asset investments
(Continued)
- 31 -
Movements in fixed asset investments
Company
Shares in subsidiaries
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2023
47,181,000
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
47,181,000
At 31 December 2022
47,181,000
15
Subsidiaries

Details of the company's subsidiaries at 31 December 2023 are as follows:

Name of undertaking
Registered office
Class of
% Held
shares held
Direct
Waterside Holiday Group Limited
10 Bridge Street, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1EF
Ordinary
100.00
Tregoad Holiday Park Limited
10 Bridge Street, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1EF
Ordinary
100.00
16
Stocks
Group
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
Caravan and lodge stock
5,157,024
3,628,266
-
0
-
0
Bar and restaurant stock
35,107
26,185
-
0
-
0
5,192,131
3,654,451
-
-
WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 32 -
17
Debtors
Group
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
£
£
Trade debtors
2,005,435
1,466,645
-
0
-
0
Corporation tax recoverable
696,722
1,584,056
-
0
-
0
Amounts owed by undertakings in which the company has a participating interest
7,000
-
7,000
7,000
Other debtors
13,500
213,725
-
0
-
0
Prepayments and accrued income
2,175,114
1,998,752
-
0
-
0
4,897,771
5,263,178
7,000
7,000
18
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Group
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Bank loans
20
566,456
424,842
-
0
-
0
Trade creditors
1,958,882
630,709
-
0
-
0
Amounts owed to group undertakings
-
0
-
0
1,000
1,000
Other taxation and social security
926,759
688,876
-
-
Other creditors
11,317,569
9,749,863
7,000
7,000
14,769,666
11,494,290
8,000
8,000

Directors' current accounts £1,951 (2022 - £1,715 ), are included within Other Creditors. These are not secured and are considered repayable on demand.

 

A balance due to a related company external to the group of £3,696,736 (2022 - £2,633,833) is included in other creditors.

19
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
Group
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
20
6,301,803
7,009,873
-
0
-
0
WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 33 -
20
Loans and overdrafts
Group
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
Bank loans
6,868,259
7,434,715
-
0
-
0
Payable within one year
566,456
424,842
-
0
-
0
Payable after one year
6,301,803
7,009,873
-
0
-
0

The outstanding loan balance is secured against the assets of Waterside Holiday Group Limited. The bank loan is repayable in equal monthly instalments over a 5 year term (2025 year end) and attracts interest of 2.35% above base rate.

21
Deferred taxation

The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the group and company, and movements thereon:

Liabilities
Liabilities
2023
2022
Group
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
1,717,544
1,339,850
The company has no deferred tax assets or liabilities.
Group
Company
2023
2023
Movements in the year:
£
£
Liability at 1 January 2023
1,339,850
-
Charge to profit or loss
377,694
-
Liability at 31 December 2023
1,717,544
-
22
Retirement benefit schemes
2023
2022
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
153,334
157,910
WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
22
Retirement benefit schemes
(Continued)
- 34 -

A defined contribution pension scheme is operated for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the group in an independently administered fund.

23
Share capital
2023
2022
2023
2022
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of 1p each
4,717,999,896
4,717,999,896
47,180,000
47,180,000
24
Reserves

The revaluation reserve represents the uplift on freehold land and buildings held at 1 March 1989 taken to be the revised deemed cost of the assets. No further application of the revaluation model has been applied for valuation of assets.

 

Merger reserve created on acquisition of subsidiaries.

 

The profit and loss reserve represents cumulative profits or losses, net of dividends and other adjustments.

25
Capital commitments

At the year end, the company had entered into capital commitments of £1,765,138 (2022 - £3,205,035 ) whereby goods and services would be received post year end.

26
Operating lease commitments

At the reporting end date the group had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:

Group
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
Within one year
16,641
22,434
-
-
Between two and five years
4,597
12,401
-
-
21,238
34,835
-
-
WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 35 -
27
Related party transactions

During the period, there were net transactions with a company under common ultimate control, but external to the Waterside Holiday Parks Limited group, of £1,063,462 (2022 - £2,416,519). At the reporting date, £3,696,736 (2022 - £2,633,833) was due to the company under common ultimate control. These transactions represent a management charge (£66,987) and recharges performed at cost value and provision of cash funding (£996,475).

28
Ultimate controlling party

The group is controlled by the Jacobs family and associated family controlled trusts who combined own 100% of the issued share capital of Waterside Holiday Parks Limited.

29
Cash generated from group operations
2023
2022
£
£
Profit for the year after tax
1,911,331
3,645,225
Adjustments for:
Taxation charged
390,089
619,002
Finance costs
500,492
288,884
Investment income
(76,164)
(28,644)
Gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets
(35,118)
(336,694)
Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets
37,897
37,553
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
2,593,818
1,995,169
Movements in working capital:
Increase in stocks
(1,537,680)
(1,955,144)
Increase in debtors
(521,927)
(1,916,979)
Increase in creditors
3,133,762
1,860,195
Cash generated from operations
6,396,500
4,208,567
WATERSIDE HOLIDAY PARKS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 36 -
30
Analysis of changes in net debt - group
2023
£
Opening net funds/(debt)
Cash and cash equivalents
8,263,590
Loans
(7,434,715)
828,875
Changes in net debt arising from:
Cash flows of the entity
(1,224,282)
Closing net funds/(debt) as analysed below
(395,407)
Closing net funds/(debt)
Cash and cash equivalents
6,472,852
Loans
(6,868,259)
(395,407)
2023-12-312023-01-01falseCCH SoftwareCCH Accounts Production 2024.210Mrs C V HiltonMs O J JacobsMrs M L HarrisMrs J H 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