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DIRECTORS | Mrs A M Curran |
Mr B Curran |
REGISTERED OFFICE | Group First House 12a Mead Way |
Padiham | |
Burnley | |
BB12 7NG | |
United Kingdom |
COMPANY NUMBER | 06648384 (England and Wales) |
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS | PM+M Solutions for Business LLP |
New Century House | |
Greenbank Technology Park | |
Challenge Way | |
Blackburn | |
BB1 5QB |
The directors present their annual report and the unaudited financial statements of the Company for the financial year ended 30 April 2024.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
GOING CONCERN
NOTE FROM THE DIRECTORS
This was a milestone year for the business. We acquired the trade of Steelsec Ltd from James Steel, who joined KeyPlus as Technical Director. This strategic move expanded our expertise in installing and maintaining security systems, diversified our service offerings and strengthened our market position.
Financial Performance
Our financial achievements this year have been significant, with a 23% increase in turnover. This highlights our robust business model and our clients' trust in our services. Our profitability remains consistently strong, demonstrating our ability to manage costs effectively and strategically invest in future growth.
Strategic Developments
We started leveraging artificial intelligence to streamline vehicle routes, reduce fuel and maintenance costs, and improve response times. This not only addresses the economic challenges but also enhances our operational efficiency.
Challenges and Responses
The past year presented economic challenges, including volatile fuel prices and inflationary pressures. We responded proactively by integrating AI technologies to optimise operations and maintain competitive service levels. Our strategic acquisition has also allowed us to scale and diversify, mitigating potential risks from economic fluctuations.
Future Outlook
Looking ahead, KeyPlus is poised for further expansion. We plan to acquire additional companies and expand our services to include fire safety, access control and electrical installations. We are investing heavily in AI to differentiate our service offerings and improve client care, ensuring we remain at the forefront of technological advancements in our industry.
Corporate Social Responsibility
This year, we initiated our journey towards sustainability by incorporating electric and hybrid vehicles into our fleet. This step is part of a broader strategy to reduce our environmental impact.
Acknowledgements
I want to express my gratitude to every member of the KeyPlus team. Their dedication, professionalism and friendly service delivery are the backbone of our success. Thank you for your hard work and commitment to excellence, which continues to drive our company forward.
Conclusion
The past year has laid a strong foundation for growth and innovation. As we continue to expand and evolve, we remain committed to providing unparalleled security services and solutions that protect our clients and contribute to a safer community.
DIRECTORS
The directors, who served during the financial year and to the date of this report except as noted, were as follows:
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SMALL COMPANIES EXEMPTION
Approved by the Board of Directors and signed on its behalf by:
Mr B Curran
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Debtors | 5 |
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Total assets less current liabilities | 81,952 | 13,669 | ||
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year | 7 | (
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Directors' responsibilities:
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A – small entities. The financial statements of KeyPlus Security Ltd (registered number:
Mr B Curran
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The principal accounting policies are summarised below. They have all been applied consistently throughout the financial year and to the preceding financial year, unless otherwise stated.
KeyPlus Security Ltd (the Company) is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in the United Kingdom under the Companies Act 2006 and is registered in England and Wales. The address of the Company's registered office is Group First House 12a Mead Way, Padiham, Burnley, BB12 7NG, United Kingdom.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain items at fair value, and in accordance with Section 1A of Financial Reporting Standard 102 (FRS 102) ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland’ issued by the Financial Reporting Council and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements are presented in pounds sterling which is the functional currency of the Company and rounded to the nearest £.
The directors have assessed the Balance Sheet and likely future cash flows at the date of approving these financial statements. The directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence and to meet its financial obligations as they fall due for at least 12 months from the date of signing these financial statements. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
Turnover is recognised when the significant risks and rewards are considered to have been transferred to the customer.
Short term benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised as an expense when the Company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
Defined contribution schemes
The Company operates a defined contribution scheme. The amount charged to the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings in respect of pension costs and other post-retirement benefits is the contributions payable in the financial year. Differences between contributions payable in the financial year and contributions actually paid are included as either accruals or prepayments in the Balance Sheet.
Current tax is provided at amounts expected to be paid (or recoverable) using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the Balance Sheet date.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax arises as a result of including items of income and expenditure in taxation computations in periods different from those in which they are included in the Company's financial statements. Deferred tax is provided in full on timing differences which result in an obligation to pay more or less tax at a future date, at the average tax rates that are expected to apply when the timing differences reverse, based on current tax rates and laws. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and a valuation allowance is set up against deferred tax assets so that the net carrying amount equals the highest amount that is more likely than not to be recovered based on current or future taxable profit.
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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 credited or charged to profit or loss.
Assets, other than those measured at fair value, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each Balance Sheet date. If there is objective evidence of impairment, an impairment loss is recognised in the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings as described below.
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
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 Company after deducting all of its liabilities.
Financial assets and liabilities are only offset in the Balance Sheet when, and only when there exists a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and the Company intends either 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.
Financial assets are derecognised when and only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire or are settled, or the Company transfers to another party substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset, or the Company, despite having retained some, but not all, significant risks and rewards of ownership, has transferred control of the asset to another party.
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.
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the Company are recorded at the fair value of cash or other resources received or receivable, net of direct issue costs. If payment is deferred and the time value of money is material, the initial measurement is on a present value basis. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the Company.
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.
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Obligations under hire purchase contracts amounting to £13,114 are secured on the assets to which they relate.
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Obligations under hire purchase contracts amounting to £40,261 are secured on the assets to which they relate.
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