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Registered number: 11296234









THE ARTISAN TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED









FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INFORMATION FOR FILING WITH THE REGISTRAR

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

 
THE ARTISAN TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 11296234

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2024

As restated
2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 4 
348,126
394,199

Tangible assets
 5 
6,168
3,934

  
354,294
398,133

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 7 
1,117,810
470,042

Cash at bank and in hand
 8 
722,163
494,769

  
1,839,973
964,811

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 9 
(1,443,010)
(907,482)

Net current assets
  
 
 
396,963
 
 
57,329

Total assets less current liabilities
  
751,257
455,462

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred taxation
 10 
(13,996)
(5,501)

  
 
 
(13,996)
 
 
(5,501)

Net assets
  
737,261
449,961


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
  
100
100

Merger reserve
  
683,824
683,824

Profit and loss account
  
53,337
(233,963)

  
737,261
449,961


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THE ARTISAN TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 11296234
    
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2024

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - small entities.

The financial statements have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The Company has opted not to file the consolidated statement of comprehensive income in accordance with provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 11 February 2025.




A V Hope
Director

The notes on pages 8 to 20 form part of these financial statements.

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THE ARTISAN TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 11296234

COMPANY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Investments
 6 
1,567,149
1,567,149

  
1,567,149
1,567,149

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 7 
20,100
20,100

  
20,100
20,100

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 9 
(893,632)
(893,632)

Net current liabilities
  
 
 
(873,532)
 
 
(873,532)

Total assets less current liabilities
  
693,617
693,617

  

  

Net assets
  
693,617
693,617


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
  
100
100

Merger reserve
  
683,824
683,824

Profit and loss account
  
9,693
9,693

  
693,617
693,617


The Company's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The Company has opted not to file the consolidated statement of comprehensive income in accordance with provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 11 February 2025.




A V Hope
Director

The notes on pages 8 to 20 form part of these financial statements.

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THE ARTISAN TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024


Called up share capital
Merger reserve
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£


At 1 September 2022
100
683,824
(356,768)
327,156


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
-
122,805
122,805



At 1 September 2023
100
683,824
(233,963)
449,961


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
-
287,300
287,300


At 31 August 2024
100
683,824
53,337
737,261


The notes on pages 8 to 20 form part of these financial statements.

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THE ARTISAN TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED
 

COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024


Called up share capital
Merger reserve
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£


At 1 September 2022
100
683,824
18,770
702,694



Loss for the year
-
-
(9,077)
(9,077)



At 1 September 2023
100
683,824
9,693
693,617


At 31 August 2024
100
683,824
9,693
693,617


The notes on pages 8 to 20 form part of these financial statements.

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THE ARTISAN TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

2024
2023
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the financial year
287,300
122,805

Adjustments for:

Amortisation of intangible assets
90,528
87,135

Depreciation of tangible assets
4,313
3,224

Interest paid
571
24,584

Interest received
(16,136)
(351)

Taxation charge
8,495
63,134

Increase in debtors
(189,329)
(60,411)

Increase in amounts owed by group undertakings
(458,439)
(128,098)

Increase in creditors
589,385
82,234

Corporation tax paid
(53,855)
(52,108)

Net cash generated from operating activities

262,833
142,148


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of intangible fixed assets
(44,457)
(23,844)

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(6,547)
(1,737)

Interest received
16,136
351

Net cash from investing activities

(34,868)
(25,230)
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THE ARTISAN TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024


2024
2023

£
£



Cash flows from financing activities

Repayment of bank loans
-
(196,409)

Repayment of other loans
-
(216,423)

Interest paid
(571)
(24,584)

Net cash used in financing activities
(571)
(437,416)

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
227,394
(320,498)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
494,769
815,267

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
722,163
494,769


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
722,163
494,769

722,163
494,769


The notes on pages 8 to 20 form part of these financial statements.

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THE ARTISAN TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

1.


General information

The Artisan Travel Group Ltd (the 'parent company') is a private company limited by shares and is registered and incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 168 Brinkburn Street, Suite B, The Old Public Library, Newcastle, NE6 2AR.
The group consists of The Artisan Travel Group Ltd and all of its subsidiaries.

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland' and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. The disclosure requirements of Section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own Statement of Comprehensive Income in these financial statements.

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements present the results of the Company and its own subsidiaries ("the Group") as if they form a single entity. Intercompany transactions and balances between group companies are therefore eliminated in full.
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of business combinations using the purchase method. In the Statement of Financial Position, the acquiree's identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities are initially recognised at their fair values at the acquisition date. The results of acquired operations are included in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income from the date on which control is obtained. They are deconsolidated from the date control ceases.

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THE ARTISAN TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.3

Going concern

Group management and the directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, being at least the following 12 months from the signing of these financial statements.
As a result, and with the Group continuing to receive the full support of its shareholders, the directors believe that it is still appropriate to apply the going concern basis for the foreseeable future.

 
2.4

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.

At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.

Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.

 
2.5

Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes.
Travel arrangements provided to customers are recognised on the date of departure basis.

 
2.6

Operating leases: the Group as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.

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THE ARTISAN TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.7

Research and development

In the research phase of an internal project it is not possible to demonstrate that the project will generate future economic benefits and hence all expenditure on research shall be recognised as an expense when it is incurred. Intangible assets are recognised from the development phase of a project if and only if certain specific criteria are met in order to demonstrate the asset will generate probable future economic benefits and that its cost can be reliably measured. The capitalised development costs are subsequently amortised on a straight-line basis over their useful economic lives, which range from 3 to 6 years.
If it is not possible to distinguish between the research phase and the development phase of an internal project, the expenditure is treated as if it were all incurred in the research phase only.

 
2.8

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.

 
2.9

Finance costs

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

 
2.10

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Group operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Group pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Group has no further payment obligations.

The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Statement of Financial Position. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Group in independently administered funds.

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THE ARTISAN TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.11

Current and deferred taxation

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

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date in the countries where the Company and the Group operate and generate income.

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the reporting date, except that:
The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits;
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met; and
Where they relate to timing differences in respect of interests in subsidiaries, associates, branches and joint ventures and the Group can control the reversal of the timing differences and such reversal is not considered probable in the foreseeable future.

Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.

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THE ARTISAN TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.12

Intangible assets

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the difference between amounts paid on the cost of a business combination and the acquirer’s interest in the fair value of the Group's share of its identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquiree at the date of acquisition. Subsequent to initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is amortised on a straight-line basis to the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income over its useful economic life.

Other intangible assets

Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.

All intangible assets are considered to have a finite useful life. If a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made, the useful life shall not exceed ten years.

 The estimated useful lives range as follows:

Development expenditure
-
3
years
Goodwill
-
10
years

 
2.13

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Fixtures and fittings
-
10%
Office equipment
-
33%

The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.

 
2.14

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

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THE ARTISAN TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.15

Debtors

Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

 
2.16

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.

In the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Group's cash management.

 
2.17

Creditors

Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

 
2.18

Provisions for liabilities

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

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THE ARTISAN TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.19

Financial instruments

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

Financial instruments are recognised in the Group's Statement of Financial Position when the Group 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.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include trade and other receivables, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.

Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Group's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other receivables due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.

Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instruments any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Group after the deduction of all its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other payables, bank loans, other loans and loans due to fellow group companies are initially measured at their transaction price after transaction costs. When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade payables are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade payables are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Group transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the Group will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained.

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THE ARTISAN TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.19
Financial instruments (continued)

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Group's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.


3.


Employees

The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 26 (2023 - 26).


4.


Intangible assets

Group





Development expenditure
Goodwill (as restated - see note 12)
Total

£
£
£



Cost


At 1 September 2023
104,131
778,184
882,315


Additions
44,457
-
44,457



At 31 August 2024

148,588
778,184
926,772



Amortisation


At 1 September 2023
86,061
402,055
488,116


Charge for the year on owned assets
12,712
77,818
90,530



At 31 August 2024

98,773
479,873
578,646



Net book value



At 31 August 2024
49,815
298,311
348,126



At 31 August 2023
18,070
376,129
394,199



The company had no intangible fixed assets at 31 August 2024 or 31 August 2023.

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THE ARTISAN TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

5.


Tangible fixed assets

Group






Office equipment

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 September 2023
37,921


Additions
6,547



At 31 August 2024

44,468



Depreciation


At 1 September 2023
33,987


Charge for the year on owned assets
4,313



At 31 August 2024

38,300



Net book value



At 31 August 2024
6,168



At 31 August 2023
3,934

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THE ARTISAN TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

6.


Fixed asset investments

Company





Investments in subsidiary companies

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 September 2023
1,567,149



At 31 August 2024
1,567,149





Subsidiary undertakings


The following were subsidiary undertakings of the Company:

Name

Registered office

Class of shares

Holding

The Artisan Travel Company Limited
168 Brinkburn Street, Suite B, The Old Public Library, Newcastle, NE6 2AR
Ordinary
100%
Activities Abroad Limited
168 Brinkburn Street, Suite B, The Old Public Library, Newcastle, NE6 2AR
Ordinary
100%

The aggregate of the share capital and reserves as at 31 August 2024 and the profit or loss for the year ended on that date for the subsidiary undertakings were as follows:

Name
Aggregate of share capital and reserves
Profit/(loss)
£
£

The Artisan Travel Company Limited
943,342
366,950

Activities Abroad Limited

369,339
(1,832)

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THE ARTISAN TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

7.


Debtors

Group
Group
Company
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£


Amounts owed by group undertakings (see note 16)
586,537
128,098
-
-

Other debtors
34,147
70,430
20,100
20,100

Prepayments and accrued income
497,126
271,514
-
-

1,117,810
470,042
20,100
20,100


Included in prepayments and accrued income above is the sum of £474,745 (2023: £228,219) which relates to advance supplier payments for bookings departing from 1 September 2024 onwards.


8.


Cash and cash equivalents

Group
Group
2024
2023
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
722,163
494,769

722,163
494,769


Included in cash at bank above were restricted funds held in the Trust Account of £49,032 (2023: £147,157).


9.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Group
Group
Company
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£

Trade creditors
2,966
31,268
-
-

Amounts owed to group undertakings
-
-
893,632
893,632

Corporation tax
-
53,855
-
-

Other taxation and social security
16,775
9,845
-
-

Accruals and deferred income
1,423,269
812,514
-
-

1,443,010
907,482
893,632
893,632


Included in accruals and deferred income balance is the sum of £1,367,824 (2023: £757,573) which relates to advance customer receipts for bookings departing from 1 September 2024 onwards.

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THE ARTISAN TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

10.


Deferred taxation


Group



2024
2023


£

£






At beginning of year
(5,501)
(1,703)


Charged to profit or loss
(8,495)
(3,798)



At end of year
(13,996)
(5,501)

Company


2024
2023






At end of year
-
-
The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

Group
Group
2024
2023
£
£

Accelerated capital allowances
(13,996)
(5,501)

(13,996)
(5,501)


11.


Prior year adjustment

An adjustment has been made to correct the accounting treatment previously made in relation to a company buyback shares on 16 June 2017 in one of company's subsidiaries, The Artisan Travel Company Limited. The prior year balances have been restated by reducing brought forward goodwill costs by £10,000 and brought forward amortisation charges by £5,167.


12.


Contingent liabilities

At 31 August 2024, there were contingent liabilities outstanding in respect of counter indemnities and guarantees given by the Group, in the normal course of business, to the Group's bond insurance obligors in respect of ABTA travel bonds amounting to £101,632 (2023: £203,494). 

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THE ARTISAN TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

13.


Pension commitments

The Group operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Group in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Group to the fund and amounted to £20,101 (2023: £15,301). Contributions totalling £Nil (2023: £Nil) were payable to the fund at the reporting date.


14.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 August 2024 the Group and the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:


Group
Group
2024
2023
£
£

Not later than 1 year
66,060
5,940

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
37,710
-

103,770
5,940

15.


Related party transactions

Included in other debtors in note 8 above, is an amount due from the parent company, The Artisan Travel Holding Limited, amounting to £586,537 (2023: £128,098).


16.


Controlling party

In the opinion of the directors, there is no single individual who is the ultimate controlling party of the Group.


17.


Auditors' information

The auditors' report on the financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2024 was unqualified.

The audit report was signed on 11 February 2025 by M S Caldicott ACA FCCA CTA (Senior Statutory Auditor) on behalf of White Hart Associates (London) Limited.

 
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