REGISTERED NUMBER: 11806378 (England and Wales) |
ALL ABOUT THE BUILDINGS LIMITED |
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT, REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND |
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024 |
REGISTERED NUMBER: 11806378 (England and Wales) |
ALL ABOUT THE BUILDINGS LIMITED |
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT, REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND |
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024 |
ALL ABOUT THE BUILDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 11806378) |
CONTENTS OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024 |
Page |
Company Information | 1 |
Group Strategic Report | 2 |
Report of the Directors | 3 |
Report of the Independent Auditors | 5 |
Consolidated Income Statement | 8 |
Consolidated Other Comprehensive Income | 9 |
Consolidated Balance Sheet | 10 |
Company Balance Sheet | 11 |
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity | 12 |
Company Statement of Changes in Equity | 13 |
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement | 14 |
Notes to the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement | 15 |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | 16 |
ALL ABOUT THE BUILDINGS LIMITED |
COMPANY INFORMATION |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024 |
DIRECTORS: |
REGISTERED OFFICE: |
REGISTERED NUMBER: |
AUDITORS: |
Statutory Auditors |
Chartered Accountants |
Fryern House |
125 Winchester Road |
Chandlers Ford |
Hampshire |
SO53 2DR |
ALL ABOUT THE BUILDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 11806378) |
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024 |
The directors present their strategic report of the company and the group for the year ended 31 May 2024. |
REVIEW OF BUSINESS |
2024 was a challenging year impacted by several factors. |
Sales fell 17% from £37,805,640 to £31,330,698 due to the closure of our Hedge End premises in October 2022. Although this was planned for and we benefitted from reduced overheads, this had little effect on profits. |
Gross profit reduced from £1,559,493 to £1,048,436 and the gross profit margin reduced from 4% to 3% for the reasons outlined below. |
New car sales improved during the year which increased the number of used part exchanges in the market which were available for us to purchase. However, as expected, this resulted in a dramatic fall in used car prices which affected the value of our stock. We reduced our prices in order to clear our stock so we could re-purchase at the reduced prices but this resulted in large losses throughout October, November and December 2023 before margins returned to their normal levels in January 2024. |
Interest rates continued to rise, with the base rate reaching 5.25% in August 2023 and remaining at that level throughout the rest of our accounting period. This impacted heavily on our business, particularly following the purchase of an additional office premises in the previous year and the subsequent increase in borrowings related to that purchase. Furthermore, anticipated office demand didn't materialise which resulted in us accepting a lower than hoped for third party rental for part of the office premises. |
PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES |
The group is subject to a number of risks, the most significant being stock values, and the holding of excess vehicle stock if prices are falling. The directors constantly monitor market conditions and modify stocking and pricing policies to manage and reflect the prevailing economic conditions. |
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS |
The group's key performance indicators are considered to be turnover and gross profit. These have been discussed within the Review of Business above. |
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: |
ALL ABOUT THE BUILDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 11806378) |
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024 |
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company and the group for the year ended 31 May 2024. |
DIVIDENDS |
The total distribution of dividends for the year ended 31 May 2024 will be £50,000. |
FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS |
In view of high interest rates, we decided to sell our Southampton premises in December 2024 as disclosed in Note 27. This enabled to settle the mortgage on the premises and generated enough cash to allow us to settle the mortgages on two of our other sites. The reduced level of borrowings leaves us less susceptible to unfavourable interest rate fluctuations in the future. |
EVENTS SINCE THE END OF THE YEAR |
Information relating to events since the end of the year is given in the notes to the financial statements. |
DIRECTORS |
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from 1 June 2023 to the date of this report. |
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES |
Price risk |
The Group is exposed to the risk of the value of its stock falling due to general economic or industry specific factors, as are all businesses in this industry. The directors mitigate this risk by ensuring they only carry stock of a suitable profile and price range, and closely monitor the ageing of stock to ensure a suitable stock turn is maintained. |
Credit risk |
Due to the nature of the financial instruments used by the Group there is no exposure to credit risk. |
Liquidity risk |
This is managed by ensuring that stock levels are carefully controlled and adequate financing arrangements are in place to meet the Group's needs. The company maintains a strong relationship with its bankers. |
Cash flow risk |
The Group manages its cash flow risk by ensuring sufficient funds are available to meet amounts due. |
THIRD PARTY INDEMNITIES |
Qualifying third party indemnity provisions for the benefit of the directors were in force during the year under review and remain in force as at the date of approval of the financial statements. |
STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES |
The directors are responsible for preparing the Group 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). 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 the group and of the profit or loss of the group 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 and the group's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and the group 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 the group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. |
ALL ABOUT THE BUILDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 11806378) |
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024 |
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 group's auditors are unaware, and each director has taken all the steps that he ought to have taken as a director in order to make himself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the group's auditors are aware of that information. |
AUDITORS |
The auditors, Rothmans Audit LLP, will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. |
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: |
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF |
ALL ABOUT THE BUILDINGS LIMITED |
Opinion |
We have audited the financial statements of All About The Buildings Limited (the 'parent company') and its subsidiaries (the 'group') for the year ended 31 May 2024 which comprise the Consolidated Income Statement, Consolidated Other Comprehensive Income, Consolidated Balance Sheet, Company Balance Sheet, Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, Company Statement of Changes in Equity, Consolidated Cash Flow Statement and Notes to the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement, 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 group's and of the parent company affairs as at 31 May 2024 and of the group's loss 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 group 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 the parent company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. |
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the 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 Group 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 Group 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 Group Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. |
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF |
ALL ABOUT THE BUILDINGS LIMITED |
Matters on which we are required to report by exception |
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the group and the parent company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Group Strategic Report or the 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 by the parent company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or |
- | the parent company financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or |
- | certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or |
- | we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. |
Responsibilities of directors |
As explained more fully in the Statement of Directors' Responsibilities set out on page three, 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 group's and the parent company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the group or the parent company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. |
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF |
ALL ABOUT THE BUILDINGS LIMITED |
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: |
We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework that the Group operates in, focusing on those laws and regulations that had a direct effect on the Financial Statements or that had a fundamental effect of the operations of the Group. The key laws and regulations we considered in this context included the UK Companies Act and Health & Safety regulations. |
Discussions were held within the engagement team regarding how and where fraud might occur in the Financial Statements and any potential indicators of fraud. As part of this discussion, we identified potential risk areas such as the completeness of revenue and management override of controls. Audit procedures were designed to ensure all of the risks were addressed. |
In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we designed procedures which included, but were not limited to: |
o | enquiring of management as to actual and potential litigation and claims; and |
o | reviewing any correspondence with regulators and the Group's legal advisors. |
To address the risk of fraud through management bias and override of controls, we: |
o | performed analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships; |
o | tested journal entries to identify unusual transactions; and |
o | assessed whether judgements and assumptions contained any indication of potential bias. |
There are inherent limitations in our audit procedures described above. The more removed that laws and regulations are from financial transactions, the less likely it is that we would become aware of non-compliance. Auditing standards also limit the audit procedures required to identify non-compliance with laws and regulations to enquiry of the directors and other management and the inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence, if any. |
Material misstatements that arise due to fraud can be harder to detect than those that arise from error as they may involve deliberate concealment or collusion. |
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. |
for and on behalf of |
Statutory Auditors |
Chartered Accountants |
Fryern House |
125 Winchester Road |
Chandlers Ford |
Hampshire |
SO53 2DR |
ALL ABOUT THE BUILDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 11806378) |
CONSOLIDATED |
INCOME STATEMENT |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024 |
2024 | 2023 |
as restated |
Notes | £ | £ |
TURNOVER | 3 | 31,330,698 | 37,805,640 |
Cost of sales | 30,282,262 | 36,246,147 |
GROSS PROFIT | 1,048,436 | 1,559,493 |
Administrative expenses | 1,305,881 | 1,434,321 |
OPERATING (LOSS)/PROFIT | 5 | (257,445 | ) | 125,172 |
Interest payable and similar expenses | 6 | 159,255 | 103,132 |
(LOSS)/PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION | (416,700 | ) | 22,040 |
Tax on (loss)/profit | 7 | (12,324 | ) | 24,480 |
LOSS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR | ( |
) | ( |
) |
Loss attributable to: |
Owners of the parent | (404,376 | ) | (2,440 | ) |
ALL ABOUT THE BUILDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 11806378) |
CONSOLIDATED |
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024 |
2024 | 2023 |
as restated |
Notes | £ | £ |
LOSS FOR THE YEAR | (404,376 | ) | (2,440 | ) |
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | - | - |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR |
(404,376 |
) |
(2,440 |
) |
Total comprehensive income attributable to: |
Owners of the parent | (404,376 | ) | (2,440 | ) |
ALL ABOUT THE BUILDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 11806378) |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET |
31 MAY 2024 |
2024 | 2023 |
as restated |
Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ |
FIXED ASSETS |
Tangible assets | 12 | 4,140,754 | 4,693,057 |
Investments | 13 | - | - |
Investment property | 14 | 1,064,886 | 556,540 |
5,205,640 | 5,249,597 |
CURRENT ASSETS |
Stocks | 15 | 4,239,634 | 4,139,346 |
Debtors | 16 | 467,531 | 274,875 |
Cash at bank | 211,212 | 337,444 |
4,918,377 | 4,751,665 |
CREDITORS |
Amounts falling due within one year | 17 | 5,256,567 | 4,306,911 |
NET CURRENT (LIABILITIES)/ASSETS | (338,190 | ) | 444,754 |
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
4,867,450 |
5,694,351 |
CREDITORS |
Amounts falling due after more than one year |
18 |
(1,658,018 |
) |
(1,951,446 |
) |
PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES | 22 | (125,306 | ) | (204,403 | ) |
NET ASSETS | 3,084,126 | 3,538,502 |
CAPITAL AND RESERVES |
Called up share capital | 23 | 3,333,000 | 3,333,000 |
Retained earnings | 24 | (248,874 | ) | 205,502 |
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS | 3,084,126 | 3,538,502 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 13 February 2025 and were signed on its behalf by: |
L Jones - Director |
ALL ABOUT THE BUILDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 11806378) |
COMPANY BALANCE SHEET |
31 MAY 2024 |
2024 | 2023 |
as restated |
Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ |
FIXED ASSETS |
Tangible assets | 12 |
Investments | 13 |
Investment property | 14 |
CURRENT ASSETS |
Stocks | 15 |
Debtors | 16 | 278,262 | 387,087 |
Cash at bank |
CREDITORS |
Amounts falling due within one year | 17 |
NET CURRENT (LIABILITIES)/ASSETS | ( |
) |
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
CREDITORS |
Amounts falling due after more than one year |
18 |
NET ASSETS |
CAPITAL AND RESERVES |
Called up share capital | 23 |
Retained earnings | 24 |
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS |
Company's loss for the financial year | (30,625 | ) | (12,717 | ) |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on |
ALL ABOUT THE BUILDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 11806378) |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024 |
Called up |
share | Retained | Total |
capital | earnings | equity |
£ | £ | £ |
Balance at 1 June 2022 | 3,333,000 | 282,942 | 3,615,942 |
Changes in equity |
Dividends | - | (75,000 | ) | (75,000 | ) |
Total comprehensive income | - | (2,440 | ) | (2,440 | ) |
Balance at 31 May 2023 | 3,333,000 | 205,502 | 3,538,502 |
Changes in equity |
Dividends | - | (50,000 | ) | (50,000 | ) |
Total comprehensive income | - | (404,376 | ) | (404,376 | ) |
Balance at 31 May 2024 | 3,333,000 | (248,874 | ) | 3,084,126 |
ALL ABOUT THE BUILDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 11806378) |
COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024 |
Called up |
share | Retained | Total |
capital | earnings | equity |
£ | £ | £ |
Balance at 1 June 2022 |
Changes in equity |
Dividends | - | ( |
) | ( |
) |
Total comprehensive income | - | ( |
) | ( |
) |
Balance at 31 May 2023 |
Changes in equity |
Dividends | - | ( |
) | ( |
) |
Total comprehensive income | - | ( |
) | ( |
) |
Balance at 31 May 2024 |
ALL ABOUT THE BUILDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 11806378) |
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024 |
2024 | 2023 |
as restated |
Notes | £ | £ |
Cash flows from operating activities |
Cash generated from operations | 1 | 189,970 | 1,297,431 |
Interest paid | (159,255 | ) | (103,132 | ) |
Tax paid | (13,664 | ) | (89,266 | ) |
Net cash from operating activities | 17,051 | 1,105,033 |
Cash flows from investing activities |
Purchase of tangible fixed assets | (22,537 | ) | (812,544 | ) |
Purchase of investment property | - | (556,540 | ) |
Net cash from investing activities | (22,537 | ) | (1,369,084 | ) |
Cash flows from financing activities |
New bank loans in year | - | 750,000 |
Bank loan repayments in year | (293,428 | ) | (258,138 | ) |
Stocking loan movement | 222,682 | (636,248 | ) |
Equity dividends paid | (50,000 | ) | (75,000 | ) |
Net cash from financing activities | (120,746 | ) | (219,386 | ) |
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (126,232 | ) | (483,437 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year |
2 |
337,444 |
820,881 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | 2 | 211,212 | 337,444 |
ALL ABOUT THE BUILDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 11806378) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024 |
1. | RECONCILIATION OF (LOSS)/PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION TO CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS |
2024 | 2023 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
(Loss)/profit before taxation | (416,700 | ) | 22,040 |
Depreciation charges | 66,494 | 82,672 |
Movement in provisions | (79,097 | ) | 52,198 |
Finance costs | 159,255 | 103,132 |
(270,048 | ) | 260,042 |
(Increase)/decrease in stocks | (100,288 | ) | 1,388,596 |
(Increase)/decrease in trade and other debtors | (192,656 | ) | 444,793 |
Increase/(decrease) in trade and other creditors | 752,962 | (796,000 | ) |
Cash generated from operations | 189,970 | 1,297,431 |
2. | CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
The amounts disclosed on the Cash Flow Statement in respect of cash and cash equivalents are in respect of these Balance Sheet amounts: |
Year ended 31 May 2024 |
31/5/24 | 1/6/23 |
£ | £ |
Cash and cash equivalents | 211,212 | 337,444 |
Year ended 31 May 2023 |
31/5/23 | 1/6/22 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
Cash and cash equivalents | 337,444 | 820,881 |
3. | ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET DEBT |
Other |
non-cash |
At 1/6/23 | Cash flow | changes | At 31/5/24 |
£ | £ | £ | £ |
Net cash |
Cash at bank | 337,444 | (126,232 | ) | 211,212 |
337,444 | (126,232 | ) | 211,212 |
Debt |
Debts falling due |
within 1 year | (3,051,010 | ) | 293,428 | (293,427 | ) | (3,051,009 | ) |
Debts falling due |
after 1 year | (1,951,446 | ) | - | 293,428 | (1,658,018 | ) |
(5,002,456 | ) | 293,428 | 1 | (4,709,027 | ) |
Total | (4,665,012 | ) | 167,196 | 1 | (4,497,815 | ) |
ALL ABOUT THE BUILDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 11806378) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024 |
1. | COMPANY INFORMATION |
All About The Buildings Limited was incorporated on 5 February 2019 under the Companies Act 2006, as a private company limited by shares and is registered in England and Wales. The principal activity of the Group is the sale and service of second hand vehicles. The address of its head office and registered office is Unit 2, Station Industrial Estate, Duncan Road, Park Gate, Southampton, SO31 1BX. |
2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Basis of preparing the financial statements |
The presentation currency is £ sterling. |
Going concern |
The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis. |
Financial reporting standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions |
The parent 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": |
o the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows; |
o the requirement of paragraph 3.17(d); |
o 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); |
o the requirements of paragraphs 12.26, 12.27, 12.29(a), 12.29(b) and 12.29A; |
o the requirements of paragraphs 26.18(b), 26.19 to 26.21 and 26.23; |
o the requirement of paragraph 33.7. |
Basis of consolidation |
The group financial statements consolidate the accounts of All About The Buildings Limited and its subsidiary company. These financial statements are made up to 31 May 2024. |
As permitted by Section 408 of the Companies Act 2006, the Income Statement of the parent company is not presented as part of these financial statements. |
Unless otherwise stated, the acquisition method of accounting has been adopted. Under this method the results of subsidiary companies acquired or disposed of in the year are included in the consolidated Income Statement from the date of acquisition or up to the date of disposal. |
Significant judgements and estimates |
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported for assets and liabilities as at the balance sheet date, and the amounts reported for revenues and expenses during the year. However, the nature of estimation means that actual outcomes could differ from those estimates. |
The following judgements (apart from those involving estimates) have had the most significant effect on amounts recognised in the financial statements. |
1) Leases |
A lease that does not transfer substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership is classified as an operating lease and is therefore not included in the statement of financial position. |
Other key sources of estimation uncertainty; |
1) Fair value of investment property |
The fair value of the property is subject to estimation by the directors. In considering the fair value, directors review rental yields, market conditions and reference to external professional valuations. |
ALL ABOUT THE BUILDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 11806378) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024 |
2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
Turnover |
Turnover represents net sales during the year (excluding value added tax and discounts) adjusted for accrued and deferred income where applicable. |
Turnover relates to the sale and servicing of vehicles, commissions receivable and rental income. Vehicle sales are recognised when the goods are delivered to or collected by the customer. Turnover from the service of vehicles is recognised when the work is complete. Turnover arising from commissions is recognised when the customer is in receipt of the goods the commission relates to. Turnover arising from rental income is recognised on a straight line basis in accordance with the terms of the leases. |
Tangible fixed assets |
All fixed assets are initially recognised at cost and subsequently carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. |
The cost of fixed assets initially recognised includes its purchase price and any cost that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in a manner intended by management. |
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life as follows: |
Freehold property (excluding land) | 50 years straight line |
Fixtures and fittings | 12-36 months straight line |
Motor vehicles | 12-36 months straight line |
Computer equipment | 12-36 months straight line |
The assets' residual values and useful lives are reviewed and adjusted, if appropriate, at the end of each reporting period. The effect of any change is accounted for prospectively. |
Fixed assets are derecognised on disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected. On disposal, the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount is recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement. |
No depreciation is provided on freehold land. |
The directors have elected to classify properties rented to group companies as freehold properties within the parent company's accounts as permitted by FRS 102. |
Investment property |
Investment property is shown at fair value as estimated by the directors. Any aggregate surplus or deficit arising from changes in fair value is recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement. |
ALL ABOUT THE BUILDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 11806378) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024 |
2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
Stocks |
Stock is stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. |
Vehicle stock is based on the purchase price of the vehicle plus any costs in bringing the vehicle to a suitable condition to sell. Provisions against cost are made where appropriate where the directors assess the estimated selling price to be lower than cost. |
Work in progress is measured at the cost of labour and materials. |
Taxation |
Taxation for the period comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. |
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 balance sheet date. |
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the balance sheet date except that the recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that the company anticipates generating sufficient taxable profits in the future to fully absorb the reversal of the underlying timing differences. |
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. |
Operating lease commitments |
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Consolidated Income Statement on a straight line basis over the period of the lease. |
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits |
The group operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the group's pension scheme are charged to the Consolidated Income Statement in the period to which they relate. |
Financial instruments |
Basic financial instruments are measured at amortised cost. |
Warranty provision |
The warranty provision represents the expected future costs to be incurred in order to repair vehicles under the period of the warranty. |
Finance costs |
Finance costs relate to the effective interest rates on the loans and have been charged directly to the Consolidated Income Statement. |
Cash and cash equivalents |
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held on call with other banks and other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. |
Dividends |
Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting. |
ALL ABOUT THE BUILDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 11806378) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024 |
3. | TURNOVER |
The turnover and loss (2023 - profit) before taxation are attributable to the principal activities of the group. |
An analysis of turnover by class of business is given below: |
2024 | 2023 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
Vehicles | 31,180,754 | 37,366,068 |
Other associated sales | 113,208 | 431,239 |
Rental income | 36,736 | 8,333 |
31,330,698 | 37,805,640 |
4. | EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS |
2024 | 2023 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
Wages and salaries | 1,363,512 | 1,568,117 |
Social security costs | 141,674 | 172,831 |
Other pension costs | 31,367 | 33,467 |
1,536,553 | 1,774,415 |
The average number of employees during the year was as follows: |
2024 | 2023 |
as restated |
Selling and other direct activities | 30 | 33 |
Administration | 9 | 7 |
The average number of employees by undertakings that were proportionately consolidated during the year was 39 (2023 - 40 ) . |
2024 | 2023 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
Directors' remuneration | 257,277 | 243,453 |
Directors' pension contributions to money purchase schemes | 3,963 | 3,963 |
The number of directors to whom retirement benefits were accruing was as follows: |
Money purchase schemes | 3 | 3 |
Information regarding the highest paid director is as follows: |
2024 | 2023 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
Emoluments etc | 102,624 | 89,215 |
Pension contributions to money purchase schemes | 1,321 | 1,321 |
ALL ABOUT THE BUILDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 11806378) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024 |
5. | OPERATING (LOSS)/PROFIT |
The operating loss (2023 - operating profit) is stated after charging: |
2024 | 2023 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
Hire of plant and machinery | - | 1,206 |
Depreciation - owned assets | 66,494 | 82,672 |
Auditors' remuneration | 8,525 | 8,125 |
Operating leases | 67,875 | 69,583 |
6. | INTEREST PAYABLE AND SIMILAR EXPENSES |
2024 | 2023 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
Bank interest | 660 | 934 |
Bank loan interest | 158,595 | 102,198 |
159,255 | 103,132 |
7. | TAXATION |
Analysis of the tax (credit)/charge |
The tax (credit)/charge on the loss for the year was as follows: |
2024 | 2023 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
Current tax: |
UK corporation tax | - | 25,000 |
Over/under provision in prior |
year | (12,324 | ) | (520 | ) |
Tax on (loss)/profit | (12,324 | ) | 24,480 |
Reconciliation of total tax (credit)/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: |
2024 | 2023 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
(Loss)/profit before tax | (416,700 | ) | 22,040 |
(Loss)/profit multiplied by the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25 % (2023 - 19 %) |
(104,175 |
) |
4,188 |
Effects of: |
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes | 14,381 | 9,148 |
Adjustments to tax charge in respect of previous periods | (12,324 | ) | (520 | ) |
Movement in deferred tax unprovided | 89,794 | 8,496 |
Other timing differences | - | 2,508 |
Impact of super deduction | - | (145 | ) |
Impact of change in tax rates | - | 805 |
Total tax (credit)/charge | (12,324 | ) | 24,480 |
ALL ABOUT THE BUILDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 11806378) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024 |
8. | INDIVIDUAL INCOME STATEMENT |
As permitted by Section 408 of the Companies Act 2006, the Income Statement of the parent company is not presented as part of these financial statements. |
9. | DIVIDENDS |
2024 | 2023 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
Ordinary shares of £1 each |
Final | 50,000 | 75,000 |
10. | PRIOR YEAR ADJUSTMENT |
In the prior year financial statements investment property had been included within freehold property. The prior year figures have been updated to re-classify this. This has led to tangible fixed assets being reduced by £556,540 with a corresponding increase to investment property. There was no impact on profit or net assets as a result of the prior year adjustment. The brought forward figures for freehold property and investment property in notes 12 and 14 have been restated as follows: |
Note 12 - Group and Company |
£ |
At 1 June 2023 as previously stated | 5,392,151 |
Prior year adjustment | (556,540) |
At 1 June 2023 as restated | 4,835,611 |
Note 14 - Group and Company |
£ |
At 1 June 2023 as previously stated | - |
Prior year adjustment | 556,540 |
At 1 June 2023 as restated | 556,540 |
ALL ABOUT THE BUILDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 11806378) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024 |
11. | OPERATING LEASES |
Minimum lease payments are receivable as follows: |
Group |
2024 | 2023 |
£ | £ |
Within one year | - | 15,233 |
Between one and five years | - | - |
In more than five years | - | - |
- | 15,233 |
Company |
2024 | 2023 |
£ | £ |
Within one year | 375,000 | 390,233 |
Between one and five years | 1,187,500 | 1,442,000 |
In more than five years | - | 120,500 |
1,562,500 | 1,937,500 |
12. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
Group |
Fixtures |
Freehold | and | Motor | Computer |
property | fittings | vehicles | equipment | Totals |
£ | £ | £ | £ | £ |
COST |
At 1 June 2023 | 4,835,611 | 165,369 | 18,759 | 46,288 | 5,066,027 |
Additions | 22,537 | - | - | - | 22,537 |
Reclassification/transfer | (508,346 | ) | - | - | - | (508,346 | ) |
At 31 May 2024 | 4,349,802 | 165,369 | 18,759 | 46,288 | 4,580,218 |
DEPRECIATION |
At 1 June 2023 | 159,348 | 150,759 | 18,759 | 44,104 | 372,970 |
Charge for year | 50,883 | 13,427 | - | 2,184 | 66,494 |
At 31 May 2024 | 210,231 | 164,186 | 18,759 | 46,288 | 439,464 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 31 May 2024 | 4,139,571 | 1,183 | - | - | 4,140,754 |
At 31 May 2023 | 4,676,263 | 14,610 | - | 2,184 | 4,693,057 |
The freehold properties are secured against the bank loan. |
ALL ABOUT THE BUILDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 11806378) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024 |
12. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS - continued |
Company |
Freehold |
property |
£ |
COST |
At 1 June 2023 |
Additions |
Reclassification/transfer | ( |
) |
At 31 May 2024 |
DEPRECIATION |
At 1 June 2023 |
Charge for year |
At 31 May 2024 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 31 May 2024 |
At 31 May 2023 |
The freehold properties are secured against the bank loan. |
13. | FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS |
Company |
Shares in |
group |
undertakings |
£ |
COST |
At 1 June 2023 |
and 31 May 2024 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 31 May 2024 |
At 31 May 2023 |
The group or the company's investments at the Balance Sheet date in the share capital of companies include the following: |
Subsidiary |
Registered office: Unit 2, Station Industrial Estate Duncan Road Park Gate Southampton SO31 1BX |
Nature of business: |
% |
Class of shares: | holding |
ALL ABOUT THE BUILDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 11806378) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024 |
14. | INVESTMENT PROPERTY |
Group |
Total |
£ |
FAIR VALUE |
At 1 June 2023 | 556,540 |
Reclassification/transfer | 508,346 |
At 31 May 2024 | 1,064,886 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 31 May 2024 | 1,064,886 |
At 31 May 2023 | 556,540 |
The investment properties are secured against the bank loan. |
Company |
Total |
£ |
FAIR VALUE |
At 1 June 2023 |
Reclassification/transfer | 508,346 |
At 31 May 2024 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 31 May 2024 |
At 31 May 2023 |
The investment properties are secured against the bank loan. |
15. | STOCKS |
Group | Company |
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
as restated | as restated |
£ | £ | £ | £ |
Finished goods | 4,233,603 | 4,136,467 |
Work-in-progress | 6,031 | 2,879 |
4,239,634 | 4,139,346 |
The carrying value of stock includes £3,800,538 (2023: £3,416,498) pledged as security for liabilities. |
ALL ABOUT THE BUILDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 11806378) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024 |
16. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
Group | Company |
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
as restated | as restated |
£ | £ | £ | £ |
Trade debtors | 202,511 | 83,507 |
Amounts owed by group undertakings | - | - |
Other debtors | 9,976 | 9,843 |
Directors' current accounts | 17,906 | 4,024 | 17,906 | 4,024 |
Prepayments and accrued income | 237,138 | 177,501 |
467,531 | 274,875 |
17. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
Group | Company |
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
as restated | as restated |
£ | £ | £ | £ |
Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 19) | 287,500 | 287,500 |
Other loans (see note 19) | 2,986,192 | 2,763,510 |
Trade creditors | 727,152 | 480,576 |
Corporation tax | - | 25,000 |
Social security and other taxes | 69,258 | 51,986 |
VAT | 195,630 | 256,808 |
Other creditors | 8,604 | 90,540 |
Directors' current accounts | 9,181 | 16,592 |
Accruals and deferred income | 973,050 | 334,399 |
5,256,567 | 4,306,911 |
18. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR |
Group | Company |
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
as restated | as restated |
£ | £ | £ | £ |
Bank loans (see note 19) | 1,658,018 | 1,951,446 |
ALL ABOUT THE BUILDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 11806378) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024 |
19. | LOANS |
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below: |
Group | Company |
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
as restated | as restated |
£ | £ | £ | £ |
Amounts falling due within one year or on | demand: |
Bank loans | 287,500 | 287,500 |
Vehicle stocking loan | 2,986,192 | 2,763,510 |
3,273,692 | 3,051,010 |
Amounts falling due between one and two | years: |
Bank loans - 1-2 years | 288,333 | 287,500 |
Amounts falling due between two and five | years: |
Bank loans - 2-5 years | 832,499 | 843,528 |
Amounts falling due in more than five years: |
Repayable by instalments |
Bank loans more than 5 years | 537,186 | 820,418 | 537,186 | 820,418 |
£1,245,518 of the bank loans are due for repayment in November 2029. Interest is charged at 2.5% above Finance House Bank Rate. |
£679,167 of the bank loans are due for repayment in December 2037. Interest is charged at 2.5% above Finance House Bank Rate. |
£20,833 of the bank loans are due for repayment in June 2026. Interest is charged at 2.5%. |
20. | LEASING AGREEMENTS |
Minimum lease payments fall due as follows: |
Group |
Non-cancellable |
operating leases |
2024 | 2023 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
Within one year | - | 67,875 |
ALL ABOUT THE BUILDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 11806378) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024 |
21. | SECURED DEBTS |
The following secured debts are included within creditors: |
2024 | 2023 |
£ | £ |
Other loans | 2,986,192 | 2,763,510 |
Bank loans | 1,924,685 | 2,208,113 |
Accruals and deferred income | 804,721 | 179,208 |
5,715,598 | 5,150,831 |
The vehicle stocking loan (included in other loans) falling due within one year is secured against the stock items to which they relate. |
The bank loans are secured by way of a fixed and floating charge over all the assets of the group. |
Within accruals and deferred income falling due within one year is an advance commission facility. This is secured against the property and assets of the group. |
22. | PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES |
2024 | 2023 |
£ | £ |
Other provisions |
Warranty provision | 125,306 | 204,403 |
Warranty provision |
£ |
Balance at 31 May 2023 | 204,403 |
Utilised during the year | (79,097 | ) |
Balance at 31 May 2024 | 125,306 |
23. | CALLED UP SHARE CAPITAL |
Allotted, issued and fully paid: |
Number: | Class: | Nominal | 2024 | 2023 |
value: | as restated |
£ | £ |
Ordinary | £1 |
The ordinary shares are irredeemable and have full rights in the company with regard to voting, dividend and capital distribution. |
ALL ABOUT THE BUILDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 11806378) |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024 |
24. | RESERVES |
Group |
Retained |
earnings |
£ |
At 1 June 2023 | 205,502 |
Deficit for the year | (404,376 | ) |
Dividends | (50,000 | ) |
At 31 May 2024 | (248,874 | ) |
Company |
Retained |
earnings |
£ |
At 1 June 2023 |
Deficit for the year | ( |
) |
Dividends | ( |
) |
At 31 May 2024 |
Retained earnings are the accumulated profits and losses to date. |
25. | ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY |
The directors do not consider there to be any one individual controlling party. |
26. | RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES |
During the year purchases of £424,180 (2023: £500,222) were made from MediaQuest Ltd, a company in which Mr L Jones is a shareholder and director. The balance due to MediaQuest Ltd at the year end was £39,313 (2023: £40,097). |
During the period, a loan was advanced to the company by Mr S Prebble, a director and shareholder of the company. The balance outstanding at the period end was £9,182 (2023: £14,197) and is included within 'Creditors: amounts falling due within one year'. |
During the period, a loan was advanced to Mr L Jones by the company, a director and shareholder of the company. The balance outstanding at the period end was £5,230 (2023: £4,024) and is included within 'Debtors: amounts falling due within one year'. |
During the period, a loan was advanced to Mr B Jellett by the company, a director and shareholder of the company. The balance outstanding at the period end was £12,676 (2023: £2,394 owed by the company to Mr B Jelltett) and is included within 'Debtors: amounts falling due within one year'. |
The directors of the company have provided personal guarantees in relation to the bank loans taken out by All About The Buildings Limited. |
During the period, a total of key management personnel compensation of £261,240 (2023: £247,416) was paid. |
27. | POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS |
On 13 December 2024, the Group sold one of its freehold properties for £900,000. |