Company registration number 01355738 (England and Wales)
CHAMBERLAIN TRANSPORT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
CHAMBERLAIN TRANSPORT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
G E Chamberlain
M E Chamberlain
M A Chamberlain
S J Chamberlain
Secretary
M A Chamberlain
Company number
01355738
Registered office
Weston Gate North
Crewe
Cheshire
CW1 6NB
Auditor
Afford Bond Holdings Limited
31 Wellington Road
Nantwich
Cheshire
CW5 7ED
Bankers
Handelsbanken
1 Lakeside
Festival Way
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 5RY
Solicitors
Aaron & Partners
Aaron & Partners LLP
Grosvenor Court
Foregate Street
Chester
CH1 1HG
CHAMBERLAIN TRANSPORT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1
Directors' report
2 - 3
Independent auditor's report
4 - 6
Group statement of comprehensive income
7
Group balance sheet
8
Company balance sheet
9
Group statement of changes in equity
10
Company statement of changes in equity
11
Group statement of cash flows
12
Notes to the financial statements
13 - 27
CHAMBERLAIN TRANSPORT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 March 2024.

Review of the business

The Group has continued to provide road transport services during the year. Turnover for 2024 has fallen to £6,544,246 (2023: £7,066,739). Profit for the financial year has also seen a downturn at £103,272 (2023: £559,303) total equity has decreased to £5,037,655 (2023: £5,072,980). Gross profit margin has remained consistent at 22.5% from 23.6% in 2023.

In what has been an extremely challenging year, the directors are pleased to report a reasonable profit and a strong balance sheet position.

The year to 31 March 2024 and beyond has sadly seen many family hauliers and larger corporates fall into administration. As an industry, we have come under immense pressure from our customers to keep our prices as low as possible, encouraging businesses to undertake unprofitable and unsustainable work. In addition to this, we have seen our primary costs, such as fuel, maintenance and vehicle prices continue to increase. The impact of this, on some businesses within our sector, has been terminal.

We are grateful that, despite these industry wide pressures, we live to tell the tale. Our turnover is down on the previous the year, due to market conditions dictating the loss of a few contracts, however, we have gained some excellent new work and look forward to building on this in the coming months. Our relationships with our customers have been a focus of the year, with timely and effective communication being the key.

We continue to acknowledge that our workforce remains our most valuable asset and we strive to offer a competitive package to retain good people. We have given all our employees pay reviews throughout the year.

New vehicle purchasing continued during the year, with the addition of tractor units and trailers, although, as we predicted last year, prices have remained prohibitively high. Our commitment to a more sustainable, greener business model has taken a leading role this year. We have converted all our local delivery vehicles to HVO fuel (Hydrotreated vegetable oil), reducing carbon emissions by 85%. We have also installed solar panels at our depot, reducing our environmental impact.

Principal risks and uncertainties

With so much uncertainty in the haulage industry at present, we envisage that further businesses will fail in the coming months and price pressures will continue to manifest. Careful management and cost control have become more important than ever, whilst continuing to provide an excellent service to our customers.

Key performance indicators

In addition to monitoring turnover and profitability, the directors review financial ratios such as liquidity ratios, employee productivity and cash flow ratios on a monthly basis. Analytical review of all cost centre's is undertaken regularly.

Debtor recoverability remains a key focus and substantial efforts are made to ensure bad debts are kept to a minimum.

Future developments

The Group will continue to work hard to increase our turnover and profitability, whist keeping our service standard and customers satisfaction high. We will look for further ways to future proof our business, reducing our carbon footprint and environmental impact.

On behalf of the board

G E Chamberlain
Director
17 October 2024
CHAMBERLAIN TRANSPORT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024.

Principal activities

The principal activity of the group continued to be that of transport hauliers.

Results and dividends

The results for the year are set out on page 7.

Ordinary dividends were paid amounting to £100,000. 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:

G E Chamberlain
M E Chamberlain
M A Chamberlain
S J Chamberlain
Auditor

The auditor, Afford Bond Holdings Limited, 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.

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.

CHAMBERLAIN TRANSPORT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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On behalf of the board
G E Chamberlain
Director
17 October 2024
CHAMBERLAIN TRANSPORT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF CHAMBERLAIN TRANSPORT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
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Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Chamberlain Transport (Holdings) Limited (the 'parent company') and its subsidiaries (the 'group') for the year ended 31 March 2024 which comprise 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.

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:

CHAMBERLAIN TRANSPORT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF CHAMBERLAIN TRANSPORT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
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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.

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.

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

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.

 

Our procedures are developed based on risks identified from our knowledge of the entity, its environment, the significant laws and regulations governing its activities and of the related parties and service organisations connected with it. We also consider how the systems and controls the entity has put in place over its activities might mitigate risks identified.

Audit response to risks identified

In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, including fraud, we undertook procedures which included, but were not limited to:

 

- Enquiry of management, those charged with governance around actual and potential litigation and claims.

- Reviewing minutes of meetings of those charged with governance.

- Reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

- Auditing the risk of management override of controls, including through testing journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness.

A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.

CHAMBERLAIN TRANSPORT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF CHAMBERLAIN TRANSPORT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
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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.

Paul Edwards FCCA CTA
Senior Statutory Auditor
For and on behalf of Afford Bond Holdings Limited
17 October 2024
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
31 Wellington Road
Nantwich
Cheshire
CW5 7ED
CHAMBERLAIN TRANSPORT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
6,544,246
7,066,739
Cost of sales
(5,074,834)
(5,399,576)
Gross profit
1,469,412
1,667,163
Administrative expenses
(1,408,733)
(1,085,850)
Operating profit
4
60,679
581,313
Interest receivable and similar income
7
62,318
10,777
Interest payable and similar expenses
8
(19,725)
(32,787)
Profit before taxation
103,272
559,303
Tax on profit
9
(38,597)
(199,773)
Profit for the financial year
64,675
359,530
Profit for the financial year is attributable to:
- Owners of the parent company
64,870
359,150
- Non-controlling interests
(195)
380
64,675
359,530
Total comprehensive income for the year is attributable to:
- Owners of the parent company
64,870
359,150
- Non-controlling interests
(195)
380
64,675
359,530
CHAMBERLAIN TRANSPORT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
GROUP BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 MARCH 2024
31 March 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
10
3,042,583
3,205,981
Current assets
Stocks
14
35,849
57,351
Debtors
15
1,106,377
981,099
Cash at bank and in hand
2,469,889
2,336,928
3,612,115
3,375,378
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
16
(916,130)
(661,847)
Net current assets
2,695,985
2,713,531
Total assets less current liabilities
5,738,568
5,919,512
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
17
(112,693)
(233,847)
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
20
588,220
612,685
(588,220)
(612,685)
Net assets
5,037,655
5,072,980
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
22
1,002
1,002
Share premium account
100,178
100,178
Revaluation reserve
346,257
346,257
Profit and loss reserves
4,586,185
4,621,315
Equity attributable to owners of the parent company
5,033,622
5,068,752
Non-controlling interests
4,033
4,228
5,037,655
5,072,980
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 17 October 2024 and are signed on its behalf by:
17 October 2024
G E Chamberlain
Director
Company registration number 01355738 (England and Wales)
CHAMBERLAIN TRANSPORT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
COMPANY BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
31 March 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
10
646,255
670,255
Investments
11
1,000
1,000
647,255
671,255
Current assets
Debtors
15
1,622,172
1,617,850
Cash at bank and in hand
777,801
671,255
2,399,973
2,289,105
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
16
(28,785)
(4,367)
Net current assets
2,371,188
2,284,738
Total assets less current liabilities
3,018,443
2,955,993
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
22
1,000
1,000
Share premium account
100,178
100,178
Revaluation reserve
346,257
346,257
Profit and loss reserves
2,571,008
2,508,558
Total equity
3,018,443
2,955,993

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 £62,450 (2023 - £68,987 profit).

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 17 October 2024 and are signed on its behalf by:
17 October 2024
G E Chamberlain
Director
Company Registration No. 01355738
CHAMBERLAIN TRANSPORT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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Share capital
Share premium account
Revaluation reserve
Profit and loss reserves
Total controlling interest
Non-controlling interest
Total
Notes
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Balance at 1 April 2022
1,002
100,178
346,257
4,362,165
4,809,602
3,848
4,813,450
Year ended 31 March 2023:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
-
359,150
359,150
380
359,530
Dividends
-
-
-
(100,000)
(100,000)
-
(100,000)
Balance at 31 March 2023
1,002
100,178
346,257
4,621,315
5,068,752
4,228
5,072,980
Year ended 31 March 2024:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
-
64,870
64,870
(195)
64,675
Dividends
-
-
-
(100,000)
(100,000)
-
(100,000)
Balance at 31 March 2024
1,002
100,178
346,257
4,586,185
5,033,622
4,033
5,037,655
CHAMBERLAIN TRANSPORT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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Share capital
Share premium account
Revaluation reserve
Profit and loss reserves
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Balance at 1 April 2022
1,000
100,178
346,257
2,439,572
2,887,007
Year ended 31 March 2023:
Profit and total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
-
68,986
68,986
Balance at 31 March 2023
1,000
100,178
346,257
2,508,558
2,955,993
Year ended 31 March 2024:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
-
62,450
62,450
Balance at 31 March 2024
1,000
100,178
346,257
2,571,008
3,018,443
CHAMBERLAIN TRANSPORT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
26
891,961
1,113,830
Interest paid
(19,725)
(32,787)
Income taxes paid
(18,243)
(14,974)
Net cash inflow from operating activities
853,993
1,066,069
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(413,603)
(742,944)
Proceeds from disposal of tangible fixed assets
32,000
97,550
Loans made
(81,302)
-
Interest received
62,318
10,777
Net cash used in investing activities
(400,587)
(634,617)
Financing activities
Repayment of borrowings
(156,800)
(146,568)
Payment of finance leases obligations
(63,645)
(100,237)
Dividends paid to equity shareholders
(100,000)
(100,000)
Net cash used in financing activities
(320,445)
(346,805)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
132,961
84,647
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
2,336,928
2,252,281
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
2,469,889
2,336,928
CHAMBERLAIN TRANSPORT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

Chamberlain Transport (Holdings) Limited (“the company”) is a private limited company domiciled and incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Weston Gate North, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 6NB.

 

The group consists of Chamberlain Transport (Holdings) 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. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

The company is a qualifying entity for the purposes of FRS 102, being a member of a group where the parent of that group prepares publicly available consolidated financial statements, including this company, which are intended to give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the group. The company has therefore taken advantage of exemptions from the following disclosure requirements for parent company information presented within the consolidated financial statements:

 

1.2
Basis of consolidation

In the parent company financial statements, the cost of a business combination is the fair value at the acquisition date of the assets given, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed, plus costs directly attributable to the business combination. The excess of the cost of a business combination over the fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired is recognised as goodwill. The cost of the combination includes the estimated amount of contingent consideration that is probable and can be measured reliably, and is adjusted for changes in contingent consideration after the acquisition date. Provisional fair values recognised for business combinations in previous periods are adjusted retrospectively for final fair values determined in the 12 months following the acquisition date. Investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates are accounted for at cost less impairment.

 

Deferred tax is recognised on differences between the value of assets (other than goodwill) and liabilities recognised in a business combination accounted for using the purchase method and the amounts that can be deducted or assessed for tax, considering the manner in which the carrying amount of the asset or liability is expected to be recovered or settled. The deferred tax recognised is adjusted against goodwill or negative goodwill.

CHAMBERLAIN TRANSPORT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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The consolidated group financial statements consist of the financial statements of the parent company Chamberlain Transport (Holdings) 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 March 2024. 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.

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.

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.

At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company 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.

 

 

1.3
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.

 

Turnover consists of revenue from the sale of road transport services.

1.4
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:

Land and buildings Freehold
2% Straight line
Plant and machinery
20% reducing balance
Motor vehicles
20% reducing balance

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.

CHAMBERLAIN TRANSPORT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
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.

An associate is an entity, being neither a subsidiary nor a joint venture, in which the company holds a long-term interest and where the company has significant influence. The group considers that it has significant influence where it has the power to participate in the financial and operating decisions of the associate.

 

Investments in associates are initially recognised at the transaction price (including transaction costs) and are subsequently adjusted to reflect the group’s share of the profit or loss, other comprehensive income and equity of the associate using the equity method. Any difference between the cost of acquisition and the share of the fair value of the net identifiable assets of the associate on acquisition is recognised as goodwill. Any unamortised balance of goodwill is included in the carrying value of the investment in associates.

 

Losses in excess of the carrying amount of an investment in an associate are recorded as a provision only when the company has incurred legal or constructive obligations or has made payments on behalf of the associate.

 

In the parent company financial statements, investments in associates are accounted for at cost less impairment.

Entities in which the group has a long term interest and shares control under a contractual arrangement are classified as jointly controlled entities.

1.6
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting period end date, the group reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible 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.

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.

CHAMBERLAIN TRANSPORT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.

1.7
Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell.

Cost is calculated using the first in first out method.

1.8
Cash at bank and in hand

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.

1.9
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.

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.

CHAMBERLAIN TRANSPORT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 17 -
Other financial liabilities

Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. Debt instruments may be designated as being measured at fair value though profit or loss to eliminate or reduce an accounting mismatch or if the instruments are measured and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy.

1.10
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.

1.11
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.

1.12
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.

1.13
Retirement benefits
The company operates a defined contribution scheme for the benefit of its employees. Contributions payable are charged to the profit and loss account in the year they are payable.
CHAMBERLAIN TRANSPORT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 18 -
1.14
Leases

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.

 

Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.

Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leased asset are consumed.

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.

3
Turnover and other revenue

An analysis of the group's turnover is as follows:

2024
2023
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Sale of road transport services
6,544,246
7,066,739
4
Operating profit
2024
2023
£
£
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
543,463
500,659
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets held under finance leases
-
48,644
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
1,538
22,986
Cost of stocks recognised as an expense
2,211,724
2,517,730
Operating lease charges
23,524
23,625
CHAMBERLAIN TRANSPORT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
- 19 -
5
Auditor's remuneration
2024
2023
Fees payable to the company's auditor and associates:
£
£
For audit services
Audit of the financial statements of the group and company
-
-
Audit of the financial statements of the company's subsidiaries
1,500
1,500
6
Employees

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

Group
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
Number
Number
Number
Number
Office and management
13
13
-
-
Drivers
42
41
-
-
Warehouse
9
8
-
-
Total
64
62
-
0
-
0

Their aggregate remuneration comprised:

Group
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
Wages and salaries
2,670,056
2,630,220
-
0
-
0
Pension costs
271,510
46,998
-
0
-
0
2,941,566
2,677,218
-
0
-
0
7
Interest receivable and similar income
2024
2023
£
£
Interest income
Interest on bank deposits
60,439
10,588
Other interest income
1,879
189
Total income
62,318
10,777
CHAMBERLAIN TRANSPORT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
- 20 -
8
Interest payable and similar expenses
2024
2023
£
£
Interest on finance leases and hire purchase contracts
403
2,295
Other interest
19,322
30,492
Total finance costs
19,725
32,787
9
Taxation
2024
2023
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
63,062
32,426
Adjustments in respect of prior periods
-
0
(20,227)
Total current tax
63,062
12,199
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
(24,465)
187,574
Total tax charge
38,597
199,773

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:

2024
2023
£
£
Profit before taxation
103,272
559,303
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2023: 19.00%)
25,818
106,268
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
6,928
4,477
Adjustments in respect of prior years
-
0
(20,227)
Effect of change in corporation tax rate
(149)
147,045
Permanent capital allowances in excess of depreciation
-
(42,350)
Depreciation on assets not qualifying for tax allowances
6,000
4,560
Taxation charge
38,597
199,773
CHAMBERLAIN TRANSPORT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
- 21 -
10
Tangible fixed assets
Group
Land and buildings Freehold
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 April 2023
1,200,000
243,561
3,489,617
4,933,178
Additions
-
0
80,766
332,837
413,603
Disposals
-
0
-
0
(49,000)
(49,000)
At 31 March 2024
1,200,000
324,327
3,773,454
5,297,781
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2023
529,745
182,851
1,014,601
1,727,197
Depreciation charged in the year
24,000
12,059
507,404
543,463
Eliminated in respect of disposals
-
0
-
0
(15,462)
(15,462)
At 31 March 2024
553,745
194,910
1,506,543
2,255,198
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2024
646,255
129,417
2,266,911
3,042,583
At 31 March 2023
670,255
60,710
2,475,016
3,205,981
Company
Land and buildings Freehold
£
Cost
At 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024
1,200,000
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2023
529,745
Depreciation charged in the year
24,000
At 31 March 2024
553,745
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2024
646,255
At 31 March 2023
670,255

The net carrying value of tangible fixed assets includes the following in respect of assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts.

Group
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
Motor vehicles
-
0
194,576
-
0
-
0
CHAMBERLAIN TRANSPORT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
- 22 -
11
Fixed asset investments
Group
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Investments in subsidiaries
12
-
0
-
0
1,000
1,000
Movements in fixed asset investments
Company
Shares in subsidiaries
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024
1,000
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2024
1,000
At 31 March 2023
1,000
12
Subsidiaries

Details of the company's subsidiaries at 31 March 2024 are as follows:

Name of undertaking
Registered
Nature of business
Class of
% Held
office
shares held
Direct
Indirect
Chamberlain Transport Limited
Weston Gate North, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 6NB
Transport hauliers
Ordinary B
100
-

The investments in subsidiaries are stated at cost.

13
Financial instruments
Group
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
Carrying amount of financial assets
Debt instruments measured at amortised cost
1,019,657
912,147
n/a
n/a
Carrying amount of financial liabilities
Measured at amortised cost
855,931
800,093
n/a
n/a

As permitted by the reduced disclosure framework within FRS 102, the company has taken advantage of the exemption from disclosing the carrying amount of certain classes of financial instruments, denoted by 'n/a' above.

 

CHAMBERLAIN TRANSPORT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
- 23 -
14
Stocks
Group
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
Finished goods and goods for resale
35,849
57,351
-
0
-
0
15
Debtors
Group
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
£
£
Trade debtors
938,353
912,145
-
0
-
0
Amounts owed by undertakings in which the company has a participating interest
-
-
1,607,157
1,617,657
Other debtors
81,304
2
-
0
-
0
Prepayments and accrued income
86,720
68,952
15,015
193
1,106,377
981,099
1,622,172
1,617,850
16
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Group
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Obligations under finance leases
19
-
0
63,645
-
0
-
0
Other borrowings
18
121,154
156,800
-
0
-
0
Trade creditors
538,821
313,284
-
0
-
0
Corporation tax payable
62,479
17,660
28,035
3,617
Other taxation and social security
110,413
77,941
-
-
Other creditors
20,751
20,659
-
0
-
0
Accruals and deferred income
62,512
11,858
750
750
916,130
661,847
28,785
4,367
17
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
Group
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Other borrowings
18
112,693
233,847
-
0
-
0
CHAMBERLAIN TRANSPORT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
- 24 -
18
Loans and overdrafts
Group
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
Other loans
233,847
390,647
-
0
-
0
Payable within one year
121,154
156,800
-
0
-
0
Payable after one year
112,693
233,847
-
0
-
0

Included within other loans are loans secured by a legal charge dated 25 March 2011 entered into by the Trustees of The CTL Pension Plan and the company relating to the property.

 

19
Finance lease obligations
Group
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
Future minimum lease payments due under finance leases:
Within one year
-
0
64,083
-
0
-
0
Less: future finance charges
-
0
(438)
-
0
-
0
-
63,645
-
0
-
0

Finance lease payments represent rentals payable by the company or group for certain items of plant and machinery. Leases include purchase options at the end of the lease period, and no restrictions are placed on the use of the assets. All leases are on a fixed repayment basis and no arrangements have been entered into for contingent rental payments. Finance leases are secured on the assets to which they relate.

20
Deferred taxation

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset where the group or company has a legally enforceable right to do so. The following is the analysis of the deferred tax balances (after offset) for financial reporting purposes:

Liabilities
Liabilities
2024
2023
Group
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
588,220
612,685
The company has no deferred tax assets or liabilities.
CHAMBERLAIN TRANSPORT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
20
Deferred taxation
(Continued)
- 25 -
Group
Company
2024
2024
Movements in the year:
£
£
Liability at 1 April 2023
612,685
-
Credit to profit or loss
(24,465)
-
Liability at 31 March 2024
588,220
-
21
Retirement benefit schemes
2024
2023
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
271,510
46,998

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.

22
Share capital
Group and company
2024
2023
2024
2023
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
23
Capital commitments

At the year end, the group had a commitment to purchase new vehicles totalling £nil (2023: £87,856).

CHAMBERLAIN TRANSPORT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
- 26 -
24
Related party transactions
Remuneration of key management personnel

The remuneration of key management personnel is as follows.

2024
2023
£
£
Aggregate compensation
196,100
192,786
Transactions with related parties

The following amounts were outstanding at the reporting end date:

Amounts owed to related parties
2024
2023
£
£
Group
Key management personnel
4,758
4,758
Other related parties
233,847
390,647
Other information

Amounts owed to other related parties relate to loan amounts from The CTL Pension Plan.

 

The directors of the company are beneficiaries of The CTL Pension Plan. Pension contributions totaling £225,000 (2023: £nil) have been made to the pension plan.

25
Directors' transactions

Advances or credits have been granted by the group to its directors as follows:

Description
% Rate
Opening balance
Amounts advanced
Interest charged
Closing balance
£
£
£
£
Director loan
2.25
-
80,000
1,302
81,302
-
80,000
1,302
81,302
CHAMBERLAIN TRANSPORT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
- 27 -
26
Cash generated from group operations
2024
2023
£
£
Profit for the year after tax
64,675
359,530
Adjustments for:
Taxation charged
38,597
199,773
Finance costs
19,725
32,787
Investment income
(62,318)
(10,777)
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
1,538
22,986
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
543,463
549,303
Movements in working capital:
Decrease/(increase) in stocks
21,502
(27,916)
(Increase)/decrease in debtors
(43,976)
193,381
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
308,755
(205,237)
Cash generated from operations
891,961
1,113,830
27
Analysis of changes in net funds - group
1 April 2023
Cash flows
31 March 2024
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
2,336,928
132,961
2,469,889
Borrowings excluding overdrafts
(390,647)
156,800
(233,847)
Obligations under finance leases
(63,645)
63,645
-
1,882,636
353,406
2,236,042
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