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Registered number: 10543650










LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED










ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

 
LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Director
Adam Grainger 




Registered number
10543650



Registered office
Imperial House
21-25 North Street

Bromley

Kent

BR1 1SD




Independent auditor
MHA

Victoria Court

17-21 Ashford Road

Maidstone

Kent

ME14 5DA





 
LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Group strategic report
 
 
1 - 2
Director's report
 
 
3 - 4
Independent auditor's report
 
 
5 - 8
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
 
 
9
Consolidated balance sheet
 
 
10 - 11
Company balance sheet
 
 
12 - 13
Consolidated statement of changes in equity
 
 
14
Company statement of changes in equity
 
 
15
Consolidated statement of cash flows
 
 
16 - 17
Notes to the financial statements
 
 
18 - 39


 
LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
 
 
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Introduction
 
The director presents the strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2023.

Strategy and principal activity

The principal activity of the business is the provision of specialist recruitment services to companies operating within the Renewable Energy sector. LSP Renewables Limited was founded in 2017 to provide both contract and permanent hire services to the Renewable Energy sector. The Group services positions across the full spectrum of Renewable Energy generation sources.
The Group’s figures include all trade derived from the UK Company and its subsidiaries and branches operating in Taiwan, South Korea and the USA.
Fair review of the business and future developments
The director is pleased to report another year of significant growth compared to the previous year.
2023 saw continued growth in both sales and support headcount in the existing UK and Taiwan offices and the United States. At the end of 2022 the Group employed 50 employees globally, by the end of 2023 this number has risen to 57 people  (36 male, 21 female).
Significant investment was also made in our operating technology, processes and systems and ensuring a reduction in our carbon footprint. LSP are currently working on ISO 45001 accreditation, having attained ISO 14001.
During the period, the Group continued its growth within the Onshore Wind, Offshore Wind, Solar, EV and Storage subsectors. Additionally, we expanded our geographical offerings to include the USA as well as our technical offerings within the emerging global 'Power-to-X' market and Energy Storage markets, principally within Green Hydrogen. The strategy of the business is to continue its expansion within the Renewable Energy markets in the UK, Asia, Europe and America.
During the year ending 31 December 2023, the Group generated £42.3m in revenue up 19.0% on the previous year’s £35.6m. Net Fee Income increased by 15.3% to £7.3m up from £6.4m in  the previous year. Operating Profit declined to £1.7m a result of increased investment in future market growth areas (staff costs of £871k ) and additional administrative costs of £1.54m.
Contractors out on assignment increased by 9% at year end, compared to prior year.

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LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
 

GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Principal risks and uncertainties

Financing costs – The Group utilises finance facilities to support the growth of its contractor business. The Company monitors market rates and cost of capital and reflects any changes in its margins for new business.
Credit Risk – The Group mitigates credit risk through regular credit searches and stringent credit control policies. Regular review of overdue items and dialogue with customers is monitored monthly.
Competition Risk – The Renewable Energy industry is growing rapidly and many new market entrants from other recruitment service providers are entering the sector. The directors monitor new market entrants and improve our market position and standing through advanced sector specific training, staff development and retention. The Company also conducts regular customer satisfaction surveys and monitors these results monthly.
Economic/Market Risk – Demand for recruitment services is broadly linked to the performance of given geographic markets’ economy and can be cyclical. The directors mitigate this risk by remaining specialised within the Renewable Energy sector, as well as specialising within certain sub technologies and geographic markets to  ensure over exposure in one particular market is limited.
Currency Risk – The Group is exposed to transaction foreign exchange risk. The Group hedges this exposure via holding both currency denominations and borrowings in its bank accounts in GBP, Euro, USD and New Taiwanese Dollars.
Reputational Risk – Specialist niche industry specific recruiters are exposed to reputational risk. The directors manage this risk through regular review of satisfaction surveys, returning customer levels and regular training of its staff.

Financial key performance indicators
 
The directors monitor the delivery of the overall strategy via certain financial and non-financial key performance indicators across each sub-segment of the business. The principal Group results are as follows ;
                                                      
2023                                                                                      2022
Permanent Placements                         210                                  Permanent Placements                         165
Permanent Net Fee Income   £3,254,926                           Permanent Net Fee Income £2,177,800
Contract Net Fee Income        £4,072,139                           Contract Net Fee Income          £4,174,139
Debtor Days                                           47                                 Debtor Days                                          56


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



Adam Grainger
Director

Date: 27 September 2024

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LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

The director presents his report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023.

Director's responsibilities statement

The director is responsible for preparing the Group strategic report, the Director's report and the consolidated financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
 
Company law requires the director to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the director has 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 director must not approve the financial statements unless he is 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 director is required to:


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

make judgements 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 director is 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 him to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006He is 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.

Principal activity

The principal activity of the Company and Group continued to be that of the provision of recruitment services to the international energy industry.

Results and dividends

The results for the year are set out on page 8.

Ordinary dividends were paid amounting to £645,000 (2022: £393,750). The director does not recommend payment of a further dividend (2022: £Nil).

Director

The director who served during the year was:

Adam Grainger 

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LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Future developments

There has been continued investment in improving systems and controls and further growth through increased headcount as a long-term strategy for growth and expansion both globally and in the UK. This additional capacity has been added to both sales and support functions to increase capacity. This coupled with our strong brand and experienced management team ensure we are well positioned for the future. Further expansion in to new Renewables markets is scheduled for the coming year.

Matters covered in the Group Strategic Report
Certain items required under Schedule 7 to be disclosed in the Directors' Report are set out in the Strategic
Report in accordance with S.414C(II) of the Companies Act 2006; these being the Group's principal risks and uncertainties.
 
Disclosure of information to auditor

The director at the time when this Director's report is approved has confirmed that:
 
so far as  is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company and the Group's auditor is unaware, and

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 auditor is aware of that information.

Post balance sheet events

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

Auditor

The auditor, MHAwill 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.
 





Adam Grainger
Director

Date: 27 September 2024

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LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of LSP Renewables Limited (the 'parent Company') and its subsidiaries (the 'Group') for the year ended 31 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 31 December 2023 and of the Group's profit for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.


Basis for opinion


We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's 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 director's 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 director with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.


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LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED (CONTINUED)


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 director is 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 Director's report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the Group strategic report and the Director's 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 Director's 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 director's remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.


Responsibilities of directors
 

As explained more fully in the Director's responsibilities statement set out on page 3, the director is 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 director determines 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 director is 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 director either intends to liquidate the Group or the parent Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.


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LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED (CONTINUED)


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 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:

Enquiry of management around actual and potential litigation claims;
Enquiry of entity staff to identify any instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations; 
Performing audit work over the risk of management override of controls, including testing of journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business and reviewing accounting estimates for bias; 
Reviewing minutes of meetings of those charged with governance; and
Reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulation.


Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.


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 Auditor's report.


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LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF LSP RENEWABLES 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 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.





Duncan Cochrane-Dyet BSc BFP FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of
MHA
Statutory Auditor
Maidstone 
United Kingdom


MHA is the trading name of MacIntyre Hudson LLP, a limited liability partnership in England and Wales (registered number OC312313)27 September 2024
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LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2023
2022
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
42,323,333
35,560,244

Cost of sales
  
(34,996,268)
(29,409,964)

Gross profit
  
7,327,065
6,150,280

Administrative expenses
  
(5,629,473)
(4,089,431)

Other operating income
 5 
-
2,993

Operating profit
 6 
1,697,592
2,063,842

Interest payable and similar expenses
 10 
(165,893)
(103,312)

Profit before taxation
  
1,531,699
1,960,530

Tax on profit
 11 
(422,431)
(479,199)

Profit for the financial year
  
1,109,268
1,481,331

  

Foreign exchange gains/(losses)
  
(57,100)
(15,408)

Total comprehensive income for the year
  
1,052,168
1,465,923

Profit for the year attributable to:
  

Owners of the parent Company
  
1,109,268
1,481,331

  
1,109,268
1,481,331

Profit for the financial year is all attributable to the owners of the parent Company.
There were no recognised gains and losses for 2023 or 2022 other than those included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

The notes on pages 18 to 39 form part of these financial statements.

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LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 10543650

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

2023
2022
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 13 
147,420
116,297

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 15 
8,064,780
7,564,844

Cash at bank and in hand
 16 
1,011,426
1,155,474

  
9,076,206
8,720,318

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 17 
(6,413,802)
(6,417,193)

Net current assets
  
 
 
2,662,404
 
 
2,303,125

Total assets less current liabilities
  
2,809,824
2,419,422

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 18 
(46,329)
(62,395)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred taxation
 21 
(16,799)
(18,437)

  
 
 
(16,799)
 
 
(18,437)

Net assets
  
2,746,696
2,338,590


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 22 
108
105

Share premium account
 23 
2,805
1,870

Foreign exchange reserve
 23 
(3,255)
(15,408)

Profit and loss account
 23 
2,747,038
2,352,023

Equity attributable to owners of the parent Company
  
2,746,696
2,338,590


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LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 10543650
    
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 




Adam Grainger
Director

Date: 27 September 2024

The notes on pages 18 to 39 form part of these financial statements.

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LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 10543650

COMPANY BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

2023
2022
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 13 
143,744
113,407

Investments
 14 
190
190

  
143,934
113,597

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 15 
7,714,047
6,437,334

Cash at bank and in hand
 16 
58,469
97,479

  
7,772,516
6,534,813

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 17 
(5,283,708)
(4,944,303)

Net current assets
  
 
 
2,488,808
 
 
1,590,510

Total assets less current liabilities
  
2,632,742
1,704,107

  

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 18 
(46,329)
(62,395)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred taxation
 21 
(16,799)
(18,437)

  
 
 
(16,799)
 
 
(18,437)

Net assets
  
2,569,614
1,623,275


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 22 
108
105

Share premium account
 23 
2,805
1,870

Profit and loss account brought forward
  
1,621,300
691,094

Profit for the year
  
1,590,401
1,323,956

Other changes in the profit and loss account

  

(645,000)
(393,750)

Profit and loss account carried forward
  
2,566,701
1,621,300


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LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 10543650
    
COMPANY BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 


Adam Grainger
Director

Date: 27 September 2024

The notes on pages 18 to 39 form part of these financial statements.

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LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
 

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


Called up share capital
Share premium account
Foreign exchange reserve
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£
£


At 1 January 2022
101
468
-
1,264,442
1,265,011


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
-
-
1,481,331
1,481,331

Foreign exchange gains/(losses) OCI
-
-
(15,408)
-
(15,408)
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
(15,408)
1,481,331
1,465,923


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
-
(393,750)
(393,750)

Shares issued during the year
4
1,402
-
-
1,406



At 1 January 2023
105
1,870
(15,408)
2,352,023
2,338,590


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
-
-
1,109,268
1,109,268

Foreign exchange gains/(losses) OCI
-
-
12,153
(69,253)
(57,100)
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
12,153
1,040,015
1,052,168


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
-
(645,000)
(645,000)

Shares issued during the year
3
935
-
-
938


At 31 December 2023
108
2,805
(3,255)
2,747,038
2,746,696


The notes on pages 18 to 39 form part of these financial statements.

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LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
 

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


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

£
£
£
£


At 1 January 2022
101
468
691,094
691,663


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
-
1,323,956
1,323,956
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
1,323,956
1,323,956


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
(393,750)
(393,750)

Shares issued during the year
4
1,402
-
1,406



At 1 January 2023
105
1,870
1,621,300
1,623,275


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
-
1,590,401
1,590,401
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
1,590,401
1,590,401


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
(645,000)
(645,000)

Shares issued during the year
3
935
-
938


At 31 December 2023
108
2,805
2,566,701
2,569,614


The notes on pages 18 to 39 form part of these financial statements.

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LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2023
2022
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the financial year
1,109,268
1,481,331

Adjustments for:

Depreciation of tangible assets
39,274
33,660

Finance costs
165,893
103,312

Taxation charge
422,431
479,199

Increase in debtors
(499,936)
(2,184,984)

Increase in creditors
330,802
1,211,593

Corporation tax (paid)
(579,058)
(339,793)

Net cash generated from operating activities

988,674
784,318


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(70,397)
(101,577)

HP interest paid
(4,449)
(4,803)

Net cash from investing activities

(74,846)
(106,380)

Cash flows from financing activities

Issue of ordinary shares
938
1,406

Repayment of loans/new loans
(239,018)
489,635

Repayment of finance leases
(13,352)
(168,003)

Dividends paid
(645,000)
(393,750)

Interest paid
(161,444)
(98,509)

Net cash used in financing activities
(1,057,876)
(169,221)
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LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023


2023
2022

£
£



Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
(144,048)
508,717

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
1,155,474
646,757

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
1,011,426
1,155,474


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
1,011,426
1,155,474


The notes on pages 18 to 39 form part of these financial statements.

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LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1.


General information

LSP Renewables Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales in the United Kingdom. The address of the registered office is Imperial House, 21-25 North Street, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1SD. 

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 judgement 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.

 
2.3

Going concern

The directors have assessed that there are no material uncertainty in the group's ability to continue  as a going concern. As a result, the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern  basis.

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LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.4

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP, rounded to the nearest £1.

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.

 
2.5

Turnover

Turnover represents the invoiced value, net of Value Added Tax, of services provided to customers. 
Turnover from temporary placements is recognised upon receipt of client approved timesheet or equivalent. 
Turnover from permanent placements, which is based upon a percentage of the candidate's remuneration package, is recognised when candidates commence employment at which point it is provable the economic benefits associated with the transaction will be transferred. 

 
2.6

Finance costs

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

 
2.7

Borrowing costs

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

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LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.8

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.

 
2.9

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the 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.

 
2.10

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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LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.10
Tangible fixed assets (continued)

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Leasehold improvements
-
Over the term of the lease
Plant and machinery
-
25% straight line
Motor vehicles
-
6 years straight line
Fixtures and fittings
-
25% 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.

 
2.11

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

 
2.12

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.

 
2.13

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.

 
2.14

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.

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LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.15

Provisions for liabilities

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

 
2.16

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.

Financial instruments are recognised in the Group's Balance sheet when the Group becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

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.

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.
 
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LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.16
Financial instruments (continued)

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.

 
2.17

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.

  
2.18

Invoice discounting

Trade debtors are subject to a financing agreement whereby an advance is received based upon and secured against trade receivables.
Where the Company has retained sigificant benefits and risks relating to the factored debts, separate presentation is adopted whereby the gross debts and a corresponding liability in respect of the advance received are shown separately on the balance sheet. The interest element of the factor's charges is recognised as it accrues and is included in the profit and loss account with other interest charges. 

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LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

3.


Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the group's accounting policies, the director is 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 revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods. 
Accrued income and accrued costs
Activity is accounted for in the year that it takes place, not when cash payments are made or received.
Revenue from contracts with service recipients, are recognised when the services are transferred to the service recipient in accordance with the performance obligations within the contract. This will result in accruing income and costs, all such accruals are based on actual timesheets and expenses within the pay and bill system at any point in time that such accruals are recorded. 
Recoverability of debtors
The business is exposed to the risk of payment default by customers for services rendered. This risk is monitored by regular reviews of outstanding items, ongoing dialogue with customers and investment in devleoping our internal support teams and procedures. 
Where there is a likelihood that an amount will not be recovered, it is provided.
Equity settled share-based payments
Equity-settled share-based payments are measured at fair value at the date of grant by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments granted using the appropriate model. The fair value determined at the grant date is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the estimate of shares that will eventually vest. A corresponding adjustment is made to equity. 
In the year all such amounts were held to be immaterial and no entry has therefore been made.
Useful economic life of tangible fixed assets
Details on the deemed useful economic life of assets can be found in Note 2. A judgement is necessary as to the useful expected lives of assets, and their residual value. 

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LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

4.


Turnover

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


2023
2022
£
£

Provision of recruitment services
42,323,333
35,560,244

42,323,333
35,560,244


Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

2023
2022
£
£

United Kingdom
32,670,318
24,684,650

Rest of the world
9,653,015
10,875,594

42,323,333
35,560,244



5.


Other operating income

2023
2022
£
£

Government grants receivable
-
2,993



6.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging/(crediting):

2023
2022
£
£

Exchange differences
76,008
(6,944)

Government grants
-
(2,993)

Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
23,394
19,103

Dereciation of tangible fixed assets held under finance leases
15,880
14,557

Operating lease charges
-
84,335

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LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

7.


Auditor's remuneration

During the year, the Group obtained the following services from the Company's auditor:


2023
2022
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditor for the audit of the consolidated and parent Company's financial statements
31,600
29,000


8.


Employees

Staff costs, including director's remuneration, were as follows:


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


Wages and salaries
3,346,383
4,187,437
2,867,188
2,318,509

Social security costs
481,035
394,156
418,961
353,507

Cost of defined contribution scheme
61,809
39,122
54,547
38,849

3,889,227
4,620,715
3,340,696
2,710,865


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



Group
Group
Company
Company
        2023
        2022
        2023
        2022
            No.
            No.
            No.
            No.









Employees
52
39
41
33


9.


Director's remuneration

2023
2022
£
£

Director's emoluments
283,915
245,451

283,915
245,451


The highest paid director received remuneration of £283,915 (2022 - £245,451).

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

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LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

10.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2023
2022
£
£


Bank interest payable
159,753
98,509

Finance leases and hire purchase contracts
4,449
4,803

Interest on invoice finance arrangements
1,691
-

165,893
103,312


11.


Taxation


2023
2022
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
458,324
466,615

Adjustments in respect of previous periods
(34,255)
-


424,069
466,615


Total current tax
424,069
466,615

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
(1,638)
12,584

Total deferred tax
(1,638)
12,584


Tax on profit
422,431
479,199
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LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
 
11.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is the same as (2022 - the same as) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 23.52% (2022 - 19%) as set out below:

2023
2022
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
1,531,699
1,960,530


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 23.52% (2022 - 19%)
360,256
372,501

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
41,742
94,240

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods
(34,255)
56,040

Other differences leading to an increase (decrease) in taxation
(10,978)
-

Foreign tax credits
17,217
12,614

Unrelieved tax losses carried forward
48,629
-

Movements in deferred tax for changes in tax rates
(91)
3,020

Fixed asset differences
(89)
990

Exempt ABGH distributions
-
(60,206)

Total tax charge for the year
422,431
479,199


Factors that may affect future tax charges

There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.




12.


Dividends

2023
2022
£
£


Dividends paid
645,000
393,750

645,000
393,750

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LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

13.


Tangible fixed assets

Group






Leasehold improvements
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Fixtures and fittings
Total

£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2023
34,937
61,713
95,261
18,598
210,509


Additions
53,681
12,515
-
4,201
70,397



At 31 December 2023

88,618
74,228
95,261
22,799
280,906



Depreciation


At 1 January 2023
28,012
39,690
14,557
11,953
94,212


Charge for the year
7,111
11,523
15,880
4,760
39,274



At 31 December 2023

35,123
51,213
30,437
16,713
133,486



Net book value



At 31 December 2023
53,495
23,015
64,824
6,086
147,420



At 31 December 2022
6,925
22,023
80,704
6,645
116,297

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LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

           13.Tangible fixed assets (continued)


Company






Leasehold improvements
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Fixtures and fittings
Total

£
£
£
£
£

Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2023
34,937
58,823
95,261
18,598
207,619


Additions
53,681
10,737
-
4,201
68,619



At 31 December 2023

88,618
69,560
95,261
22,799
276,238



Depreciation


At 1 January 2023
28,012
39,690
14,557
11,953
94,212


Charge for the year
7,111
10,531
15,880
4,760
38,282



At 31 December 2023

35,123
50,221
30,437
16,713
132,494



Net book value



At 31 December 2023
53,495
19,339
64,824
6,086
143,744



At 31 December 2022
6,925
19,133
80,704
6,645
113,407






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LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

14.


Fixed asset investments

Company





Investments in subsidiary companies

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2023
190



At 31 December 2023
190





Subsidiary undertakings


The following are subsidiary undertakings of the Company and all are included in the consolidated accounts:

Name

Registered office

Class of shares

Holding

LSP Renewables Consultancy Limited
Imperial House, 21-25 North Street, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1SD, United Kingdom
Ordinary
100%
LSP Renewables (Scotland) Limited
Summit House, 4-5 Mitchell Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH6 7BD, United Kingdom
Ordinary
100%
LSP Renewables (Europe) Limited
Unit 3D North Point House, North Point Business Park, New Mallow Road, Cork, T23 AT2P, Ireland
Ordinary
100%
LSP Renewables Inc.
7700 Windrose Ave, Plano, TX 75024, USA
N/A
100%

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LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

15.


Debtors

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


Trade debtors
5,490,927
5,499,989
3,416,483
3,176,918

Amounts owed by group undertakings
-
-
1,760,889
1,233,503

Other debtors
58,669
46,865
46,750
41,385

Prepayments and accrued income
2,515,184
2,017,990
2,489,925
1,985,528

8,064,780
7,564,844
7,714,047
6,437,334



16.


Cash and cash equivalents

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

Cash at bank and in hand
1,011,426
1,155,474
58,469
97,479

1,011,426
1,155,474
58,469
97,479



17.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

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

Bank loans
306,867
545,885
-
-

Invoice discounting
2,333,334
2,310,741
2,333,334
2,310,741

Trade creditors
500,629
513,288
125,844
57,180

Corporation tax
201,979
356,968
109,928
267,547

Other taxation and social security
197,942
231,379
158,627
195,991

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
16,066
13,352
16,066
13,352

Other creditors
310,739
44,521
101,979
22,566

Accruals and deferred income
2,546,246
2,401,059
2,437,930
2,076,926

6,413,802
6,417,193
5,283,708
4,944,303


The invoice discounting facility of £2,333,334 (2022: £2,310,741) is secured by way of a fixed charge over the assets of the Company, including trade debtors (see note 15).
The Company and Group's obligations under finance leases are secured by the lessor's charge over the leased assets. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

18.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

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

Net obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts
46,329
62,395
46,329
62,395


The Company and Group's obligations under finance leases are secured by the lessor's charge over the leased assets.


19.


Borrowings


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


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

Amounts falling due within one year

Bank loans
306,867
545,885
-
-

Invoice discounting
2,333,334
2,310,741
2,333,334
2,310,741


2,640,201
2,856,626
2,333,334
2,310,741




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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

20.


Hire purchase and finance leases


Minimum lease payments under hire purchase fall due as follows:

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

Within one year
16,066
13,352
16,066
13,352

Between 1-5 years
48,156
62,395
48,156
62,395

64,222
75,747
64,222
75,747

Finance lease payments represent rentals payable by the Company or Group for motor vehicles. Leases include purchase options at the end of the lease period. The average lease term is 3 years. All leases are on a fixed repayment basis and no arrangements have been entered into for contingent rental payments. 
The Group's obligations under finance leases are secured by the lessor's charge over the leased assets. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

21.


Deferred taxation


Group



2023


£






At beginning of year
(18,437)


Charged to profit or loss
1,638



At end of year
(16,799)

Company


2023


£






At beginning of year
(18,437)


Charged to profit or loss
1,638



At end of year
(16,799)

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

Accelerated capital allowances
(21,292)
(18,437)
(21,292)
(18,437)

Short term timing differences
4,493
-
4,493
-

(16,799)
(18,437)
(16,799)
(18,437)


22.


Share capital

2023
2022
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



10,750 (2022 - 10,500) Ordinary shares of £0.01 each
108
105


On 1 January 2023, 250 Ordinary shares were issued with a nominal value of £0.01 per share, for total consideration of £938. 
As a result of the exercise of 250 share options, Share premium of £935 arose.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

23.


Reserves

Share premium account

Consideration received for shares issued above their nominal value net of transaction costs.

Profit and loss account

Cumulative profit and loss net of distribution to owners. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

24.


Share-based payments

LSP Renewables Limited set up an Enterprise Management Incentive Share Option plan on 6 April 2018 whereby it grants employees rights to its equity instruments.
Under the plan, share options are granted at the average price of the Company's shares at the grant date. The employee is entitled to exercise the share options once certain performance conditions are met (the "vesting period"). If options remain unexercised after a period of 10 years from the date of grant, the options expire. Furthermore, options are forfeited if the employee ceases employment before they become entitled to exercise the share options. 
Details of options granted are set out below: 

Weighted average exercise price (pence)
2023
Number
2023
Weighted average exercise price
(pence)
2022
Number
2022

Outstanding at the beginning of the year

9.98

860

3.89
 
1,250
 
Granted during the year

85.5

250

85.5
 
60
 
Exercised during the year

3.75

(250)

3.15
 
(450)
 
Outstanding at the end of the year
33.74

860

9.98
 
860
 



The weighted average share price at the date of exercise for share options exercised during the year was £3.75 (2022: £3.15). 
The options outstanding at 31 December 2023 had an exercise price ranging from £3 to £86, and a remaining contractual life of 7 years. 
A share based payment charge in respect of the equity settled transaction above has not been recognised as the amount is not deemed material to these financial statements 2022: £Nil). 

In the year, 1 director exercised share options (2022: 0). 




 




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LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

25.


Financial commitments

In accordance with Section 479A-479C of the Companies Act 2006, LSP Renewables Limited has provided a guarantee over the liabilities of LSP Renewables Consultancy Limited (Company Number 2226285). 
 


26.


Pension commitments

The Group operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Group in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Group to the fund and amounted to £61,809 (2022: £39,122). Contributions totalling £13,097 (2022: £15,015) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date. 


27.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 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
Company
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£

Not later than 1 year
183,447
80,689
137,142
49,840

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
514,283
506
514,283
-

697,730
81,195
651,425
49,840

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LSP RENEWABLES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

28.


Related party transactions

Remuneration of key management personnel
The total remuneration of the director and other senior employees and shareholders of the Group, who are considered to be the key management personnel, was £772,877 (2022: £800,065), including employer's national insurance of £92,538 (2022: £96,889). 
Transactions with related parties
During the year the group entered the following transactions with related parties: 
                                                                                        
 Purchase of services                Dividends


2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£

Entities under common control
108,000
108,000
-
-
Key management personnel
-
-
645,000
393,750

The following amounts were outstanding at the reporting end date: 
Amounts due to related parties

2023
2022
£
£
Group
Entities under common control

-

3,000
 

The company has taken the exemption to not disclose transactions with other members of the group headed by LSP Renewables Limited. 

During the year the Company advanced £Nil (2022: £78) to the director. At the reporting date, amounts totalling £78 (2022: £78) remained payable to the Company and is included within other debtors. These amounts are payable on demand and interest free. 



29.


Controlling party

The ultimate controlling party is Adam Grainger, an individual who is the sole director and owner of the Company. 

 
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