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REGISTERED NUMBER: 04312513 (England and Wales)















Stable Resources Ltd

Strategic Report, Report of the Directors and

Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31 January 2024






Stable Resources Ltd (Registered number: 04312513)






Contents of the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 January 2024




Page

Company Information 1

Strategic Report 2

Report of the Directors 4

Report of the Independent Auditors 6

Statement of Income and Retained Earnings 10

Statement of Financial Position 11

Notes to the Financial Statements 12


Stable Resources Ltd

Company Information
for the Year Ended 31 January 2024







DIRECTORS: D E Aspden
A M Aspden





SECRETARY: A M Aspden





REGISTERED OFFICE: 1 Talbot Street
Pontcanna
Glamorgan
CF11 9BW





REGISTERED NUMBER: 04312513 (England and Wales)





AUDITORS: Xeinadin Audit Limited
Chartered Accountants
& Statutory Auditors
Highdale House
7 Centre Court
Treforest Industrial Estate
Pontypridd
Rhondda Cynon Taff
CF37 5YR

Stable Resources Ltd (Registered number: 04312513)

Strategic Report
for the Year Ended 31 January 2024

Introduction from the Directors

As we reflect on the past year, we are proud of how Stable has continued to grow and adapt in an ever-changing environment. By maintaining a careful balance between financial discipline and our commitment to innovation, we have achieved sustainable growth while remaining steadfast in our company vision: enabling the future of work through technology, inclusivity, and innovation.

This year's performance highlights the resilience of our business and our people. Our ability to adapt swiftly to external challenges and change, combined with the collaborative strength of our unique Team of Teams methodology, has allowed us to deliver strong outcomes and maintain profitability. These results not only underscore our financial stability but also affirm the strength of our approach, centred on empowering our clients and shaping a more inclusive, innovative future.

BUSINESS REVIEW
This year has been one of significant progress and achievement for Stable. We are proud to report a year of strong financial performance, driven by our ability to adapt, diversify, and invest in the future of our business.

Key performance indicators for the year are summarised below:*

2024 2023 Change
Turnover 13,225,437 10,919,663 2,305,774
Gross Profit 3,102,978 1,951,420 1,151,558
Gross Profit % 23.46% 17.87% 5.59%
EBITDA 605,085 632,501 -27,416
EBITDA % 4.58% 5.79% -1.22%

*These results reflect not only our financial resilience but also our strategic focus on diversifying our offerings and expanding our capabilities. Gross profit increased by £1.1m compared to the previous year, supported by the successful growth of our resourcing arm and investments in our team.

During the year, we welcomed an additional 10 employees and enhanced our consultant base, enabling us to meet growing client demand while maintaining our commitment to quality and innovation. While these investments contributed to a slight decrease in operating profit, they form part of our broader strategy to strengthen Stable's capacity to deliver impactful,customer-centred solutions.

Our balance sheet remains strong, with consistent current assets and liabilities compared to the previous year. Credit risk concentration and bad debt remain low, highlighting our disciplined financial management and trusted client relationships.

EBITDA, a key performance measure, represents profit adjusted for the effects of depreciation and certain non-cash items, as measured using UK GAAP principles. This year, EBITDA decreased by £27k compared to the previous period, reflecting Stable's continued focus on investing for sustainable growth and efficiency.

PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
Stable operates in a dynamic environment influenced by economic and competitive factors. However, our ability to adapt and thrive is deeply rooted in the trust we have built with our partners over many years. This trust positions us as a valued and reliable advisor,strengthening our resilience in challenging times.

Economic factors remain a key consideration for the business. Stable's diversified expertise across industries and clients, combined with a recurring revenue base from established partnerships, provides a robust foundation of stability. In an environment where technology is a driving force behind economic and business growth, our ability to combine technical innovation with people-centred solutions ensures we remain not only relevant but essential to our clients' success.

The competitive environment brings both challenges and opportunities. While we face established players and new entrants, our unique strength lies in the seamless integration of our three core pillars-Solutions, Learning, and People. This fusion empowers us to deliver bespoke, impactful solutions tailored to evolving client needs. It is this distinctive approach, paired with the trust we've earned as a strategic advisor, that continues to differentiate Stable in a crowded market and secure our position for the future.


Stable Resources Ltd (Registered number: 04312513)

Strategic Report
for the Year Ended 31 January 2024

CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
At Stable, corporate responsibility is more than an obligation-it is integral to who we are and how we operate. We are proud of our achievements to date and remain committed to building on this foundation to enhance our reputation as a company that prioritises people, innovation, and meaningful change.

Our vision is to pioneer the integration of social value into everything we do, making it an intrinsic part of our operations and outcomes. By working with trusted partners, including third-sector organisations, we aim to amplify our efforts and address societal challenges collaboratively and sustainably.

Through our commitment to inclusivity, sustainability, and innovation, we strive to deliver outcomes that matter-to our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. Whether it's through the solutions we deliver, the learning we foster, or the people we empower, our goal is to create lasting, positive change while strengthening Stable's role as a trusted partner.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD:





D E Aspden - Director


28 January 2025

Stable Resources Ltd (Registered number: 04312513)

Report of the Directors
for the Year Ended 31 January 2024

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 January 2024.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY
The principal activity of the company in the year under review was that of specialist recruitment and bespoke technical consultancy services.

DIVIDENDS
An interim dividend of £176,000 per share was paid on the Ordinary £1 shares on 31 January 2024.

The total distribution of dividends for the year ended 31 January 2024 will be £352,000.

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
At Stable, we are dedicated to advancing our technology offerings and strengthening our strategic partnership with Microsoft to provide our clients with best-in-class solutions. Looking ahead, we will continue to leverage Microsoft’s cloud, AI, and productivity tools, integrating them seamlessly into our offerings to enhance scalability, security, and efficiency. By staying at the cutting edge of
Microsoft’s innovations, we aim to deliver next-generation solutions that help businesses drive digital transformation, streamline operations, and improve overall performance. Our ongoing collaboration with Microsoft will empower us to stay agile, respond to evolving market demands, and unlock new opportunities for our clients in an increasingly connected world.

DIRECTORS
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from 1 February 2023 to the date of this report.

D E Aspden
A M Aspden

CHARITABLE DONATIONS AND EXPENDITURE
During the year the company made charitable donations totalling £18,645 (2023 £24,707).

STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES
The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Report of the Directors 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), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:

-select suitable accounting policies 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 company will continue in business.

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

STATEMENT AS TO DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO AUDITORS
So far as the directors are aware, there is no relevant audit information (as defined by Section 418 of the Companies Act 2006) of which the company's auditors are unaware, and each director has taken all the steps that he or she ought to have taken as a director in order to make himself or herself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the company's auditors are aware of that information.

Stable Resources Ltd (Registered number: 04312513)

Report of the Directors
for the Year Ended 31 January 2024


AUDITORS
The auditors, Xeinadin Audit Limited, will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD:





D E Aspden - Director


28 January 2025

Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of
Stable Resources Ltd

Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Stable Resources Ltd (the 'company') for the year ended 31 January 2024 which comprise the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings, Statement of Financial Position and Notes to the Financial Statements, including a summary of 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:
-give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 January 2024 and of its 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 Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the 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 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 directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information in the Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors, but does not include the financial statements and our Report of the Auditors thereon.

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.

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, 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 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 the audit:
- the information given in the Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
- the Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors 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 company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic Report or the Report of the Directors.

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
- adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
- the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
- certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
- we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.

Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of
Stable Resources Ltd


Responsibilities of directors
As explained more fully in the Statement of Directors' Responsibilities set out on page four, 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 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 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 company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of
Stable Resources Ltd


Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the Auditors 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:

In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations we have considered the following:

- The nature of the industry and sector, control environment and business performance;
- Results of the enquiries of management about their own identification and assessment of the risks of
irregularities;
- Any matters we have identified having obtained and reviewed the company's documentation of their policies and procedures relating to:
-- identifying, evaluating and complying with laws and regulations and whether they were aware of any
instances of noncompliance;
-- detecting and responding to the risks of fraud and whether they have knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud;
-- the internal controls established to mitigate risks of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations;
-- the matters discussed among the audit engagement team regarding how and where fraud might occur in the financial statements and any potential indicators of fraud.

As a result of these procedures, we considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the organisation for fraud and identified the greatest potential for fraud in the following areas: timing of recognition of income.. In common with all audits under ISAs (UK), we are also required to perform specific procedures to respond to the risk of management override.

We also obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that the company operates in, focusing on provisions of those laws and regulations that had a direct effect on the determination of material amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The key laws and regulations we considered in this context included UK Companies Act, health and safety and tax legislation.

In addition, we considered provisions of other laws and regulations that do not have a direct effect on the financial statements but compliance with which may be fundamental to the company's ability to operate or to avoid a material penalty.

Audit response to risks identified

Our procedures to respond to risks identified included the following:

- reviewing the financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with provisions of relevant laws and regulations described as having a direct effect on the financial statements;
- enquiring of management concerning actual and potential litigation and claims;
- performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud;
- reviewing correspondence with HMRC; and
- in addressing the risk of fraud through management override of controls, testing the appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustments; assessing whether the judgements made in making accounting estimates are indicative of a potential bias; and evaluating the business rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of business.

We also communicated relevant identified laws and regulations and potential fraud risks to all engagement team members including internal specialists, and remained alert to any indications of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations throughout the audit.

No instances of material non-compliance were identified. However, the likelihood of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is limited by the inherent difficulty in detecting irregularities, the effectiveness of the entity's controls, and the nature, timing and extent of the audit procedures performed. Irregularities that result from fraud might be inherently more difficult to detect than irregularities that result from error.

As explained above, there is an unavoidable risk that material misstatements may not be detected, even though the audit has been planned and performed in accordance with ISAs (UK).

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 Report of the Auditors.

Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of
Stable Resources Ltd




Other matters which we are required to address
The financial statements for the prior period have not been audited. This is the first year that the Group is required to undergo an audit, as it has exceeded the thresholds set by applicable regulations for audit purposes. As a result, the prior period financial statements were prepared in accordance with the applicable accounting framework but have not been subject to an external audit.

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 Report of the Auditors.

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 a Report of the Auditors 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.




Gareth Francis (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of Xeinadin Audit Limited
Chartered Accountants
& Statutory Auditors
Highdale House
7 Centre Court
Treforest Industrial Estate
Pontypridd
Rhondda Cynon Taff
CF37 5YR

28 January 2025

Stable Resources Ltd (Registered number: 04312513)

Statement of Income and
Retained Earnings
for the Year Ended 31 January 2024

31.1.24 31.1.23
Notes £    £   

TURNOVER 13,225,437 10,919,663

Cost of sales 10,122,459 8,968,243
GROSS PROFIT 3,102,978 1,951,420

Administrative expenses 2,551,179 1,347,032
551,799 604,388

Other operating income 506 193
OPERATING PROFIT 4 552,305 604,581

Interest receivable and similar income - 2,759
552,305 607,340

Interest payable and similar expenses 5 20,124 18,737
PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION 532,181 588,603

Tax on profit 6 149,432 74,308
PROFIT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 382,749 514,295

Retained earnings at beginning of year 844,997 495,702

Dividends 7 (352,000 ) (165,000 )

RETAINED EARNINGS AT END OF YEAR 875,746 844,997

Stable Resources Ltd (Registered number: 04312513)

Statement of Financial Position
31 January 2024

31.1.24 31.1.23
Notes £    £    £    £   
FIXED ASSETS
Intangible assets 8 3,683 4,983
Tangible assets 9 677,395 434,874
681,078 439,857

CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 10 2,090,515 2,350,616
Cash at bank 297,745 382,831
2,388,260 2,733,447
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year 11 1,930,307 2,030,336
NET CURRENT ASSETS 457,953 703,111
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES

1,139,031

1,142,968

CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one year 12 (187,401 ) (247,529 )

PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES 14 (75,882 ) (50,440 )
NET ASSETS 875,748 844,999

CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Called up share capital 15 2 2
Retained earnings 16 875,746 844,997
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 875,748 844,999

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 28 January 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:





D E Aspden - Director


Stable Resources Ltd (Registered number: 04312513)

Notes to the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 January 2024

1. STATUTORY INFORMATION

Stable Resources Ltd is a private company, limited by shares , registered in England and Wales. The company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the Company Information page.

The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£).


2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Financial Reporting Standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions
The company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland":

the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows;
the requirement of paragraph 3.17(d);
the requirements of paragraphs 11.42, 11.44, 11.45, 11.47, 11.48(a)(iii), 11.48(a)(iv), 11.48(b) and 11.48(c);
the requirements of paragraphs 12.26, 12.27, 12.29(a), 12.29(b) and 12.29A;
the requirements of paragraphs 26.18(b), 26.19 to 26.21 and 26.23;
the requirements of paragraphs 29.28(b) and 29.29;
the requirement of paragraph 33.7.

This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of Stable Group Holdings Limited as at 31 January 2024 and these financial statements may be obtained from Companies House.

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

Significant judgements and estimates
In the application of the company's accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

The directors consider that the following are the most significant areas of judgement and estimation:

Tangible Fixed Assets
The useful economic lives of tangible fixed assets, their residual values and the impairment reviews is a significant area requiring management judgement. The judgements, estimates and associated assumptions necessary to calculate these provisions are based on historical experience and other relevant factors.

Debtor Recoverability
The directors continually review the recoverability of debtors and a provision is made where there is uncertainty about recoverability.

Stable Resources Ltd (Registered number: 04312513)

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 January 2024

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Turnover
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes.

Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have transferred to the buyer. Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for the work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs.

Intangible assets
Intangible assets are initially measured at cost. After initial recognition, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.

Computer software is being amortised evenly over its estimated useful life of five years.

Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Long leasehold - not provided
Fixtures and fittings - 15% on reducing balance
Computer equipment - 20% on reducing balance

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

Financial instruments are recognised in the company;'s Statement of Financial Position when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

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

Taxation
Taxation for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Income Statement, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity.

Current or deferred taxation assets and liabilities are not discounted.

Current tax is recognised at the amount of tax payable using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the statement of financial position date.

Deferred tax
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the statement of financial position date.

Timing differences arise from the inclusion of income and expenses in tax assessments in periods different from those in which they are recognised in financial statements. Deferred tax is measured using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the year end and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference.

Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits.

Research and development
Expenditure on research and development is written off in the year in which it is incurred.


Hire purchase and leasing commitments
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

Stable Resources Ltd (Registered number: 04312513)

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 January 2024

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the company's pension scheme are charged to profit or loss in the period to which they relate.

Going concern
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.

3. EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS
31.1.24 31.1.23
£    £   
Wages and salaries 9,238,866 8,564,218
Social security costs 145,686 84,211
Other pension costs 26,761 14,585
9,411,313 8,663,014

The average number of employees during the year was as follows:
31.1.24 31.1.23

Core staff 29 19
Other staff 50 50
79 69

31.1.24 31.1.23
£    £   
Directors' remuneration 85,512 78,078

4. OPERATING PROFIT

The operating profit is stated after charging:

31.1.24 31.1.23
£    £   
Hire of plant and machinery 1,350 504
Other operating leases 57,306 39,638
Depreciation - owned assets 51,480 26,620
Computer software amortisation 1,300 1,300

5. INTEREST PAYABLE AND SIMILAR EXPENSES
31.1.24 31.1.23
£    £   
Loan 17,729 18,737
Interest payable 2,395 -
20,124 18,737

Stable Resources Ltd (Registered number: 04312513)

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 January 2024

6. TAXATION

Analysis of the tax charge
The tax charge on the profit for the year was as follows:
31.1.24 31.1.23
£    £   
Current tax:
UK corporation tax 123,990 43,645

Deferred tax 25,442 30,663
Tax on profit 149,432 74,308

Reconciliation of total tax charge included in profit and loss
The tax assessed for the year is higher than the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK. The difference is explained below:

31.1.24 31.1.23
£    £   
Profit before tax 532,181 588,603
Profit multiplied by the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 24.030% (2023 -
19%)

127,883

111,835

Effects of:
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes 5,381 4,379
Capital allowances in excess of depreciation (9,274 ) (41,790 )
Adjustments to tax charge in respect of previous periods - (30,779 )
Deferred tax 25,442 30,663
Total tax charge 149,432 74,308

7. DIVIDENDS
31.1.24 31.1.23
£    £   
Ordinary shares of £1 each
Interim 352,000 165,000

8. INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Computer
software
£   
COST
At 1 February 2023
and 31 January 2024 6,500
AMORTISATION
At 1 February 2023 1,517
Amortisation for year 1,300
At 31 January 2024 2,817
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 January 2024 3,683
At 31 January 2023 4,983

Stable Resources Ltd (Registered number: 04312513)

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 January 2024

9. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
Long and Computer
leasehold fittings equipment Totals
£    £    £    £   
COST
At 1 February 2023 166,447 219,034 131,642 517,123
Additions 204,998 25,132 63,871 294,001
At 31 January 2024 371,445 244,166 195,513 811,124
DEPRECIATION
At 1 February 2023 - 25,796 56,453 82,249
Charge for year - 29,877 21,603 51,480
At 31 January 2024 - 55,673 78,056 133,729
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 January 2024 371,445 188,493 117,457 677,395
At 31 January 2023 166,447 193,238 75,189 434,874

10. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.1.24 31.1.23
£    £   
Trade debtors 744,789 1,327,956
Other debtors 26,152 11,374
Prepayments and accrued income 1,319,574 1,011,286
2,090,515 2,350,616

11. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.1.24 31.1.23
£    £   
Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 13) 103,635 95,697
Trade creditors 185,196 155,876
Amounts owed to group undertakings 91 2,437
Tax 199,837 60,639
Social security and other taxes 236,309 293,223
VAT 443,219 565,432
Other creditors 584,494 791,200
Accrued expenses 177,526 65,832
1,930,307 2,030,336

12. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
31.1.24 31.1.23
£    £   
Bank loans (see note 13) 187,401 247,529

Stable Resources Ltd (Registered number: 04312513)

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 January 2024

13. LOANS

An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:

31.1.24 31.1.23
£    £   
Amounts falling due within one year or on demand:
Bank overdrafts 45,755 40,315
Bank loans 57,880 55,382
103,635 95,697

Amounts falling due between one and two years:
Bank loans - 1-2 years 57,880 55,382

Amounts falling due between two and five years:
Bank loans - 2-5 years 111,984 148,211

Amounts falling due in more than five years:

Repayable by instalments
Bank loans more 5 yr by instal 17,537 43,936

14. PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES
31.1.24 31.1.23
£    £   
Deferred tax 75,882 50,440

Deferred
tax
£   
Balance at 1 February 2023 50,440
Provided during year 25,442
Balance at 31 January 2024 75,882

15. CALLED UP SHARE CAPITAL

Allotted, issued and fully paid:
Number: Class: Nominal 31.1.24 31.1.23
value: £    £   
2 Ordinary £1 2 2

There is a single class of ordinary shares. There are no restrictions on the distribution of dividends and the repayment of capital.

Stable Resources Ltd (Registered number: 04312513)

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 January 2024

16. RESERVES
Retained
earnings
£   

At 1 February 2023 844,997
Profit for the year 382,749
Dividends (352,000 )
At 31 January 2024 875,746

17. ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY

The company's parent undertaking at the balance sheet date was Stable Group Holdings Limited, a company incorporated in England and Wales. The ultimate controlling parties at the year end were Mr D E Aspden and Mrs A M Aspden.