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Registered number: 02323420










SPARK IMPACT LIMITED










ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

 
SPARK IMPACT LIMITED
 
 
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Introduction
 
The directors present their strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2023.

Business review
 
The directors believe that the company has achieved a satisfactory result for the year under review in the light of prevailing trading conditions.
The directors plan to continue to develop the existing activities of the company.
Strategic agreement with River Capital Management
The strategic agreement entered into by SPARK with River Capital Management has been working well to the benefit of both parties.

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The company’s operations expose it to a variety of financial risks. The company seeks to limit the adverse effects on the financial performance of the company by monitoring levels of liquidity and the related finance costs. The company does not use derivative financial instruments and as such, no hedge accounting is applied.
Given the size of the company, the directors have not delegated the responsibility of monitoring financial risk management to a sub-committee of the board. The policies set by the board of directors are implemented by the company’s finance department, which is outsourced to Fact3.

Financial key performance indicators
 
The company monitors its performance on an ongoing basis and produces comprehensive quarterly management information. Key performance indicators are used on an ongoing basis to manage the business and these include the levels of assets under management, recurring income, new business, costs and EBITDA.
Liquidity risk
The company actively monitors liquidity levels to ensure the company has sufficient available funds for operations and planned expansions.

Other key performance indicators
 
The majority of the company’s activities are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The directors are aware of the risks of non-compliance and ensure adequate resource and personnel are in place to maintain a controlled and fully compliant environment.


This report was approved by the board on 23 April 2024 and signed on its behalf.



Marc Francois D'Abbadie
Director

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SPARK IMPACT LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023.

Directors' responsibilities statement

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

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


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

make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

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

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

Principal activity

The principal activity of the company is acting as manager and general partner of The North West Fund for Biomedical and Fund: TMT.










Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

Mark Borzomato 
Marc Francois D'Abbadie 

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SPARK IMPACT LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Future developments

The directors intend to continue to develop the existing activities of the group.

Disclosure of information to auditors

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

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

Post balance sheet events

There have been no significant events affecting the Company since the year end.

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SPARK IMPACT LIMITED
 
 
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2023
2022
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
  
342,052
199,664

Gross profit
  
342,052
199,664

Administrative expenses
  
(297,252)
(231,063)

Operating profit/(loss)
  
44,800
(31,399)

Income from fixed assets investments
  
(212)
(23,143)

Interest receivable and similar income
  
2,106
6,285

Profit/(loss) before tax
  
46,694
(48,257)

Tax on profit/(loss)
  
(5,373)
(507)

Profit/(loss) for the financial year
  
41,321
(48,764)

There were no recognised gains and losses for 2023 or 2022 other than those included in the statement of comprehensive income.

There was no other comprehensive income for 2023 (2022:£NIL).

The notes on pages 8 to 16 form part of these financial statements.

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SPARK IMPACT LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02323420

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

2023
2022
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Investments
 5 
1
29,726

  
1
29,726

Current assets
  

Debtors
 6 
31,094
384,067

Cash at bank and in hand
 7 
255,585
391,452

  
286,679
775,519

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 8 
(140,010)
(18,917)

Net current assets
  
 
 
146,669
 
 
756,602

Total assets less current liabilities
  
146,670
786,328

  

Net assets
  
146,670
786,328


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
  
515
515

Capital redemption reserve
  
495
495

Profit and loss account
  
145,660
785,318

  
146,670
786,328


The Company's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

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

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 23 April 2024.




Marc Francois D'Abbadie
Director

The notes on pages 8 to 16 form part of these financial statements.

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SPARK IMPACT LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023


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

£
£
£
£

At 1 January 2022 (as restated)
515
495
785,318
786,328


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
-
41,321
41,321

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
(680,979)
(680,979)


Total transactions with owners
-
-
(680,979)
(680,979)


At 31 December 2023
515
495
145,660
146,670


The notes on pages 8 to 16 form part of these financial statements.

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SPARK IMPACT LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022


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

£
£
£
£

At 1 January 2022
515
495
838,082
839,092


Comprehensive income for the year

Loss for the year
-
-
(48,764)
(48,764)

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
(4,000)
(4,000)


Total transactions with owners
-
-
(4,000)
(4,000)


At 31 December 2022
515
495
785,318
786,328


The notes on pages 8 to 16 form part of these financial statements.

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SPARK IMPACT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1.


General information

The company is a private company limited by shares, which is incorporated under the Companies Act 2006 and registered in England and Wales (no.02323420). The address of the registered office is Suite 6c, The Plaza, 100 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, L3 9QJ.
These financial statements present information about the company as an individual undertaking; it is a subsidiary of SPARK Impact Holdings Limited. The principal activity of the company is acting as manager and general partner of The North West Fund for Biomedical and Fund: TMT.

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 presentation currency of these financial statements is £ sterling; the financial statements are
rounded to the nearest £.

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

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Going concern

After reviewing the company's budget and forecasts for the future, taking into account reasonably possible changes in trading performance and the uncertain economic outlook, the directors are satisfied that, at the time of approving the financial statements, it is appropriate to continue to adopt he going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

 
2.3

Revenue

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

Rendering of services

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

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SPARK IMPACT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.4

Interest income

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

 
2.5

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

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

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

 
2.6

Taxation

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 operates and generates income.

 
2.7

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.

 
2.8

Tangible fixed assets

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

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SPARK IMPACT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.8
Tangible fixed assets (continued)

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

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Fixtures and fittings
-
33%
straight line
Office equipment
-
33%
straight line
Computer equipment
-
33%
straight line

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

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

 
2.9

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

 
2.10

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.

 
2.11

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.

 
2.12

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.

 
2.13

Financial instruments

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

The Company 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 Company's Balance sheet when the Company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

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SPARK IMPACT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.13
Financial instruments (continued)

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include trade and other receivables, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.

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

Other financial assets

Other financial assets, which includes investments in equity instruments which are not classified as subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the recognised transaction price. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with the changes in fair value being recognised in the profit or loss. Where other financial assets are not publicly traded, hence their fair value cannot be measured reliably, they are measured at cost less impairment.

Impairment of financial assets

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

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

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

Financial liabilities

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

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

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SPARK IMPACT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.13
Financial instruments (continued)

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.

Other financial instruments

Derivatives, including forward exchange contracts, futures contracts and interest rate swaps, are not classified as basic financial instruments. These are initially recognised at fair value on the date the derivative contract is entered into, with costs being charged to the profit or loss. They are subsequently measured at fair value with changes in the profit or loss.

Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions as set out in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through the profit or loss. This recognition and measurement would also apply to financial instruments where the performance is evaluated on a fair value basis as with a documented risk management or investment strategy.

Derecognition of financial instruments

Derecognition of financial assets

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

Derecognition of financial liabilities

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

 
2.14

Dividends

Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.

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SPARK IMPACT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

3.


Employees

2023
2022
£
£

Wages and salaries
19,333
-

Social security costs
2,545
-

Cost of defined contribution scheme
98,861
5,889

120,739
5,889


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


        2023
        2022
            No.
            No.







Directors
2
2


4.


Tangible fixed assets





Office equipment

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2023
31,326



At 31 December 2023

31,326



Depreciation


At 1 January 2023
31,326



At 31 December 2023

31,326



Net book value



At 31 December 2023
-



At 31 December 2022
-

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SPARK IMPACT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

5.


Fixed asset investments





Listed investments

£





At 1 January 2023
29,729


Revaluations
(216)


Transfers intra group
(29,513)



At 31 December 2023
-




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SPARK IMPACT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

6.


Debtors

2023
2022
£
£

Due after more than one year

Amounts owed by group undertakings
-
149,592

-
149,592

Due within one year

Trade debtors
2,000
-

Amounts owed by group undertakings
-
2,275

Other debtors
25,615
228,210

Prepayments and accrued income
3,479
3,990

31,094
384,067


Included within other debtors due within one year is a loan to M Borzomato, a director, amounting to £NIL (2022 - £100,850).
Included within other debtors due within one year is a loan to M F D'Abbadie, a director, amounting to £NIL (2022 - £100,850).

The loans are unsecured and carry an interest rate of 2.25%. There are no repayment terms.


7.


Cash and cash equivalents

2023
2022
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
255,585
391,452

255,585
391,452



8.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2023
2022
£
£

Trade creditors
2,669
6,732

Amounts owed to group undertakings
123,427
1,039

Corporation tax
5,373
-

Accruals and deferred income
8,541
11,146

140,010
18,917


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SPARK IMPACT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

9.


Financial instruments

2023
2022
£
£

Financial assets


Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss
278,086
621,937




Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss comprises of amounts owed by group companies, trade debtors, other debtors and cash at bank and in hand.


10.


Pension commitments

The company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the company to the fund and amounted to £98,861 (2022: £5,889).
Contributions totalling £nil (2022 - £nil) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date.


11.


Controlling party

The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of SPARK Impact Holdings Limited, the ultimate parent company.
SPARK Impact Holdings Limited is a company incorporated in England and Wales (company number 9988752) and its registered office is situated at Suite 6c, The Plaza, 100 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, L2 2PP. Copies of the parent company financial statements may be obtained from Companies House, Cardiff, CF14 3UZ.
The company is controlled by M F D'Abbadie and M Borzomato by virtue of their shareholdings in SPARK Impact Holdings Limited.


12.


Auditors' information

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

The audit report was signed on 23 April 2024 by Eifion Roberts (Senior statutory auditor) on behalf of Langtons Professional Services Limited.

 
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