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Registered number: 03079936


 

MPL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT
 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

 
MPL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
 

COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
L Cahill 
J A Glover 
M A Kitson 
C J Tennant 




Company secretary
Warwick Consultancy Services Limited



Registered number
03079936



Registered office
New Derwent House
69-73 Theobalds Road

London

WC1X 8TA




Independent auditor
Cooper Parry Group Limited
Statutory Auditor

New Derwent House

69-73 Theobalds Road

London

WC1X 8TA





 
MPL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Strategic Report
 
1 - 3
Directors' Report
 
4 - 5
Independent Auditor's Report
 
6 - 8
Profit and loss account
 
9
Balance Sheet
 
10
Statement of Changes in Equity
 
11
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
12 - 24


 
MPL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

The directors present the Strategic Report and financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2024.
The purpose of the Strategic Report is to inform shareholders and help them to assess how the directors have performed their duties to promote the success of MPL Wealth Management Limited (the 'Company'). The report, together with the further information in the Directors' Report, provides a fair and balanced review of the Company's business including; the development and performance of the business during the year, the position of the Company at the end of the year and a description of the principal risks and uncertainties facing the Company.

Review and analysis of the business during the current year
 
The principal activity of the Company continued to be the provision of financial services, discretionary asset management and financial advice.
The Company is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Key performance indicators
 
Management use a range of performance measures to monitor and manage the business. As set out below the following financial key performance measures are considered by management to be the key performance indicators for the Company.

2024
2023
        £
        £

Turnover

2,246,381

1,918,699
 
Profit before tax

648,544

345,726
 
Shareholders' funds

1,591,488

1,504,159
 

Given the straight forward nature of the business the directors are of the opinion that further analysis using KPI’s is not necessary for the understanding of the development, performance or position of the business.

Development and financial performance during the year

MPL Wealth Management Limited is a company registered in England and Wales which provides financial services, discretionary asset management and financial advice and is authorised and regulated by the FCA. As reported in the Company's Profit and Loss Account revenue has shown a increase of 17.10% from £1,919k to £2,246k in the current year. Profit after tax has increased from £262k to £487k. The results for the year and the financial position at the year end were considered satisfactory by the directors who expect continued profitability for the foreseeable future.

The financial position of the Company at year end
 
At the year end the Company had a post-tax profit for the year of £487k and a increase in shareholders' funds from £1,504k to £1,591k. The increase in shareholders' funds is explained by the post-tax profit of £487k and a dividend payable of £400k. The Company had no bank borrowings at the reporting date.

Future developments
 
The directors expect continued profitability for the foreseeable future.

Principal risks and uncertainties facing the business
 
This section highlights some of the key business risks that impact on the Company but it is not intended to be an extensive analysis of all the risks facing the business. Some risks may be unknown to us and other risks, currently regarded as immaterial, could turn out to be material. All of them have the potential to impact our business.

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MPL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

Financial instruments risk

Financial risk management relates to the risk to the Company in respect of its own assets and liabilities and risk to the accounts to which it provides investment management services. In the latter case risks primarily relate to a decline in asset values which would lead to a decline in fee income. The Company has very limited exposure to financial instruments in respect of its own assets and liabilities. They include cash deposits and trade receivables and trade payables. The main risks arising from financial instruments are asset valuation risk, a limited exposure to interest rate risk and liquidity risk.

Asset valuation risk

Asset valuation risk is the risk that a decline in the value of assets of the accounts managed by the Company adversely impacts on the profitability of the company, through the decline of assets under management generating lower fees. This risk is partially mitigated by strict controls over investment decisions and diversification of investment product and geography.

Liquidity risk

It is the Company's policy to ensure that it has sufficient access to funds to cover all forecast committed requirements for the next 12 months. Personnel within the Company are responsible for producing and maintaining market and liquidity risk reports

Interest rate risk

The Company is exposed to interest rate risk with regard to holdings in cash. Cash holdings are placed on deposit at fixed and variable rates. The Company does not have any borrowings and surplus funds are placed on short term deposits.

Reputational risk

Reputational risk relates to damage to the Company through loss of its reputation or standing, which would in turn impact on fees receivable by the Company. This could include a variety of factors such as regulatory & compliance failures, failure to properly oversee its employees and failure to provide appropriate risk oversight over the funds.

Operational risk

Operational risk relates to risks to the firm when running the business. This would include the Firms Disaster Recovery solutions and risks to the firms IT.

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MPL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

Section 172(1) statement

The directors' of the Company consider, both individually and together, that they have acted in the way they consider, in good faith, would be most likely to promote the success of the Company for the benefit of its shareholders as a whole (having regard to the stakeholders and matters set out in s172 (1)(a-f) of the Act) in the decisions taken during the year ended 30 September 2024. In particular, by performance of the following:
 
Our business aims are designed to have a long-term beneficial impact on the Company and contribute to its success;
Our business requires strong relationships with suppliers, customers and others and we continually strive to maintain and improve these relationships;
The impact of the Company's operations on the community and environment are considered by the directors and reviewed regularly;
As the directors, our intentions are to behave responsibility and ensure that management operates the business in a responsible manner, operating within the high standards of business conduct and good governance; and
As the directors, our intention is to behave responsibly towards our shareholders and treat them fairly and equally, so they too may benefit from the success of the Company.


This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.



M A Kitson
Director

Date: 7 January 2025

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MPL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
 

 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2024.

Directors' responsibilities statement

The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
 
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), 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 for the Company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;

make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and

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 to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006They 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.

Dividends

An interim dividend of £0.99 per share on the Ordinary B Shares £1 shares was paid on 22 July 2024. The directors recommend that no final dividend be paid on these shares.

No interim dividend was paid on the Ordinary C Shares 2p shares. The directors recommend that no final dividend be paid on these shares.
The total distribution of dividends for the year ended 30 September 2024 will be £400,000.

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

L Cahill 
J A Glover 
M A Kitson 
C J Tennant 

Disclosure in the strategic report

As permitted by paragraph 1A of schedule 7 to the Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) regulations 2008 certain matters which are required to be disclosed in the Directors' Report have been omitted as they are included in the Strategic Report on pages 1-3. These matters relate to financial instruments and future developments.

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MPL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
 

 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

Disclosure of information to auditor

Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors' Report is approved has confirmed that:
 
so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditor is unaware, and

the director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company's auditor is aware of that information.

Auditor

The auditor, Cooper Parry Group Limitedwill be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
 





M A Kitson
Director

Date: 7 January 2025

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MPL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF MPL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of MPL Wealth Management Limited (the 'Company') for the year ended 30 September 2024, which comprise the Profit and loss account, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policiesThe 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 30 September 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 Auditor's 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 United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council'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 other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our Auditor's Report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual reportOur opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.


We have nothing to report in this regard.


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MPL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF MPL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Opinion 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 Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report 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 Directors' Report.


We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:


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.


Responsibilities of directors
 

As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 4, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.


In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the 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.


Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditor's Report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.


Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below.

We gained an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the company and the industry in which it operates and considered the risk of acts by the company that were contrary to applicable laws and regulations, including fraud. We discussed with the directors the policies and procedures in place regarding compliance with laws and regulations. We discussed amongst the audit team the identified laws and regulations and remained alert to any indications of non-compliance.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF MPL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED (CONTINUED)



During the audit we focused on laws and regulations which could reasonably be expected to give rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements, including, but not limited to, the Companies Act 2006, UK tax legislation and FCA capital requirements. Our tests included agreeing the financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documentations and enquiries with management.
 
Our procedures in relation to fraud included but were not limited to: inquiries of management whether they have any knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud, and discussions amongst the audit team regarding risk of fraud such as opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of financial statements. We determined that the principal risks related to posting manual journal entries to manipulate financial performance and management bias through judgements in accounting estimates. We also addressed the risk of management override of internal controls, including testing journals and evaluating whether there was evidence of bias by the directors that represented a risk of material misstatement due to fraud. Our tests include agreeing the financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documentation.

Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation. In assessing the potential risks of material misstatement we obtained an understanding of; the entities operations, including the nature of its revenue sources and services and of its objectives and strategies to understand the classes of transactions, account balances, expected financial statement disclosures and business risks that may result in risks of material misstatement. We did not identify any matters relating to non-compliance with laws and regulations relating to fraud.
 
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 Auditor's Report.


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 2006Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditor's Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.





Robert Blundell BSc FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of
Cooper Parry Group Limited
Statutory Auditor
New Derwent House
69-73 Theobalds Road
London
WC1X 8TA

 
Date: 
7 January 2025
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MPL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
 

PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Turnover
 4 
2,246,381
1,918,699

Cost of sales
  
(50,948)
(58,786)

Gross profit
  
2,195,433
1,859,913

Administrative expenses
  
(1,591,089)
(1,485,985)

Other operating income / (costs)
 5 
15,781
(49,657)

Operating profit
 10 
620,125
324,271

Interest receivable and similar income
 6 
28,429
21,455

Profit before tax
  
648,554
345,726

Tax on profit
 11 
(161,265)
(84,102)

Profit for the financial year
  
487,289
261,624

There were no recognised gains and losses for 2024 or 2023 other than those included in the profit and loss account.

The notes on pages 12 to 24 form part of these financial statements.

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MPL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 03079936

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 13 
-
-

Tangible assets
 14 
25,167
24,433

  
25,167
24,433

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 15 
1,055,574
864,060

Investments
 16 
104,549
88,769

Cash at bank and in hand
  
695,884
791,093

  
1,856,007
1,743,922

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 17 
(226,056)
(200,526)

Net current assets
  
 
 
1,629,951
 
 
1,543,396

Total assets less current liabilities
  
1,655,118
1,567,829

Provisions for liabilities
  

Other provisions
 19 
(63,670)
(63,670)

Net assets
  
1,591,448
1,504,159


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 20 
406,050
406,050

Capital redemption reserve
 21 
45,750
45,750

Profit and loss account
 21 
1,139,648
1,052,359

Shareholders' funds
  
1,591,448
1,504,159


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 




M A Kitson
Director

Date: 7 January 2025

The notes on pages 12 to 24 form part of these financial statements.

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MPL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024


Called up share capital
Capital redemption reserve
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£

At 1 October 2023
406,050
45,750
1,052,359
1,504,159



Profit for the year
-
-
487,289
487,289

Dividends
-
-
(400,000)
(400,000)


At 30 September 2024
406,050
45,750
1,139,648
1,591,448



STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023


Called up share capital
Capital redemption reserve
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£

At 1 October 2022
406,050
45,750
1,241,451
1,693,251



Profit for the year
-
-
261,624
261,624

Dividends
-
-
(450,716)
(450,716)


At 30 September 2023
406,050
45,750
1,052,359
1,504,159


The notes on pages 12 to 24 form part of these financial statements.

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MPL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

1.


Statutory information

MPL Wealth Management Limited 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. 

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.
The presentational currency and the functional currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£).
Amounts in the financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgement in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

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 the FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland":
the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows;
the requirements of Section 3 Financial Statement Presentation paragraph 3.17(d);
the requirements of Section 33 Related Party Disclosures paragraph 33.7.


 
2.3

Going concern

These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
The current economic conditions discussed in the Directors' Report, present increased risks for all businesses. In response to such conditions, the directors have carefully considered these risks including an assessment on uncertainty on future trading projection for a period of at least 12 months from the date of signing the financial statements, and the extent to which they might affect the preparation of the financial statements on a going concern basis.
Based on assessment, the directors consider that the Company maintains an appropriate level of liquidity, sufficient to meet the demands of the business including any capital and servicing obligations and external debt liabilities.
In addition, the Company's assets are assessed for recoverability on a regular basis, and the directors consider that the Company is not exposed to losses on these assets which would affect their decision to adopt the going concern basis.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.4

Turnover

Turnover represents the fair value of fees receivable net of VAT during the period for discretionary investment management and advisory services. Turnover is recognised in line with the accrual accounting basis.

 
2.5

Goodwill

Acquired goodwill is written off in equal annual instalments over its estimated useful economic life.
The estimated useful life of goodwill is 10 years.

 
2.6

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.


 
2.7

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:


Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Fixtures and fittings
-
Cost over 3 years
Computer equipment
-
Cost over 3 years



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.

  
2.8

Current asset Investments

Current asset investments are investments in listed company shares. Current asset investments are re-measured at market value at each balance sheet date. Gains and losses on remeasurement are recognised in the Profit and Loss Account for the year.

  
2.9

Equity

Equity instruments are classified in accordance with the substance of contractual agreement. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the fair value of the cash or other resources received or receivable, net of direct costs of issuing the equity instruments.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

  
2.10

Impairment of assets

At each reporting date the Company reviews the carrying value of its assets to determine whether there is any indication that these assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss.
The recoverable amount of an asset is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. Value in use is the present value of the future cash flows expected to be derived from the asset, or cash generating unit. The present value calculation involves estimating the future cash inflows and outflows to be derived from continuing use of the asset, and from its ultimate disposal, applying an appropriate discount rate to those future cash flows.
Where the recoverable amount of an asset is less than the carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognised immediately in the Profit and Loss Account. An impairment loss recognised for all assets is reversed in a subsequent period if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Impairment losses are charged to the Profit and Loss Account in administrative expenses.

 
2.11

Taxation

Taxation for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Profit and Loss Account 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 Balance Sheet date.


  
2.12

Deferred taxation

Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the Balance Sheet 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.

  
2.13

Leases

Payments made under operating lease arrangements are charged to the Profit and Loss Account on a straight line basis over the lease term.

  
2.14

Pension

The Company contributes to individual employees' personal pension plans held separately from the Company. Contributions payable are charged to the Profit and Loss Account in the year they are payable.  Amounts are held in a separately administered fund from the Company.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.15

Provisions

Provisions are recognised when there is a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that the obligation will be required to be settled, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Provisions are discounted when the time value of money is material.

 
2.16

Financial instruments

Financial assets and liabilities are recognised when the Company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the financial instrument. The Company holds basic financial instruments which comprise cash at bank, trade and other receivables, equity investments and trade and other payables. The Company has chosen to apply the provisions of Section 11 Basic Financial Instruments in full.

  
2.17

Financial assets - classified as basic financial instruments

(i) Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand include cash in hand, deposits held with banks, and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.
(ii) Trade and other receivables
Trade and other receivables are initially recognised at the transaction price, including any transaction costs. Amounts that are receivable within one year are measured at the undiscounted amount of the cash expected to be received, net of any impairment.
At the end of each reporting period, the Company assesses whether there is objective evidence that an receivable amount may be impaired. A provision for impairment is established when there is objective evidence that the Company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables. The amount of the provision is the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the present value of the estimated future cash flows, discounted at the effective interest rate. The amount of the provision is recognised immediately in the Profit and Loss Account.
(iii) Equity investments
Equity investments comprise ordinary shares, publicly traded in active markets for which a reliable fair value can be measured reliably. Equity investments are initially recognised at fair value, which is the transaction price excluding transaction costs and are subsequently measured at fair value through the Profit and Loss Account.

 
2.18

Financial Liabilities - classified as basic financial instruments

(i) Trade and other payables and loans and borrowings 
Trade and other payables and loans and borrowings are initially measured at the transaction price, including any transaction costs, and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Amounts that are payable within one year are measured at the undiscounted amount of the cash expected to be paid.

  
2.19

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.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

3.


Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In applying the Company's accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions in determining the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities. The directors' judgements, estimates and assumptions are based on the best and most reliable evidence available at the time when the decisions are made, and are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be applicable. Due to the inherent subjectivity involved in making such judgements, estimates and assumptions, the actual results and outcomes may differ.
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, if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods, if the revision affects both current and future periods.
Critical judgements in applying Company's accounting policies
The critical judgement that the directors have made in the process of applying the Company's accounting policies that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the statutory financial statements are discussed below:
(i) Assessing indicators and impairment
In assessing whether there have been any indicators or impairment assets, the directors have considered both external and internal sources of information such as market conditions, counterparty credit ratings and experience or recoverability. There have been no indicators or impairments identified during the current financial year.
Key sources of estimation uncertainty
The key assumptions concerning the future, and other key sources of estimation uncertainty that have a significant risk of causing material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below:
(i) Recoverability of receivables
The Company establishes a provision for receivables that are estimated not to be recoverable. When assessing recoverability the directors consider factors such as the ageing of the receivables, past experience and recoverability, and the credit profile of individual or groups of customers.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

4.


Turnover

The turnover and profit before taxation are attributable to the one principal activity of the Company.


5.


Other operating income

2024
2023
£
£

Other operating income / (costs)
15,781
(49,657)



6.


Interest receivable

2024
2023
£
£


Other interest receivable
28,429
21,455


7.


Employees and directors

Staff costs, including directors' remuneration, were as follows:


2024
2023
£
£

Wages and salaries
794,653
744,323

Social security costs
96,184
89,590

Other pension costs
56,724
55,792

947,561
889,705


The average monthly number of employees, including the directors, during the year was as follows:


        2024
        2023
            No.
            No.







Sales
6
6



Administration
7
7

13
13

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

8.


Directors' emoluments

2024
2023
£
£

Directors' emoluments
309,038
330,718

Directors' pension contributions to money purchase schemes
18,725
22,208

327,763
352,926


During the year retirement benefits were accruing to 4 directors (2023: 4) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.

The highest paid director received remuneration of £200,276 (2023: £192,391).

The value of the Company's contributions paid to a defined contribution pension scheme in respect of the highest paid director amounted to £9,999 (2023: £9,999).

Other than the directors there are no members of staff considered to be key management.


9.


Auditor's remuneration

During the year, the Company obtained the following services from the Company's auditor:


2024
2023
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditor for the audit of the Company's financial statements
20,800
17,950

Fees payable to the Company's auditor in respect of:

Taxation compliance services
2,000
3,350


10.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2024
2023
£
£

Other operating lease rentals
110,000
110,000

Depreciation - owned assets
17,161
13,328

Loss on disposal of fixed assets
-
55,110

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MPL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

11.


Taxation


2024
2023
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
161,265
84,102


Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is higher than (2023: higher than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023: 19%). The differences are explained below:

2024
2023
£
£


Profit before tax
648,554
345,726


Profit multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023: 19%)
162,139
65,688

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes
8,444
10,659

Income not taxable for tax purpose
(9,037)
(4,015)

Depreciation in excess of capital allowances
(246)
606

Utilisation of group tax losses
-
(333)

Changes in tax rate
-
11,497

Tax already paid
(35)
-

Total tax charge for the year
161,265
84,102


Factors that may affect future tax charges

There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.


12.


Dividends

2024
2023
£
£

Ordinary B Shares of £1 each


Interim
400,000
450,716

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

13.


Intangible assets




Goodwill

£





At 1 October 2023
315,514


Disposals
(315,514)



At 30 September 2024

-





At 1 October 2023
315,514


On disposals
(315,514)



At 30 September 2024

-



Net book value



At 30 September 2024
-



At 30 September 2023
-

Goodwill relates to the acquisition of a business by the company in February 2011. The goodwill was being amortised straight line over 10 years and has a residual value of £Nil.



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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

14.


Tangible fixed assets





Fixtures and fittings
Computer equipment
Total

£
£
£



Cost


At 1 October 2023
111,890
89,835
201,725


Additions
2,050
16,201
18,251



At 30 September 2024

113,940
106,036
219,976



Depreciation


At 1 October 2023
109,133
68,159
177,292


Charge for the year on owned assets
3,202
14,315
17,517



At 30 September 2024

112,335
82,474
194,809



Net book value



At 30 September 2024
1,605
23,562
25,167



At 30 September 2023
2,757
21,676
24,433


15.


Debtors: amounts falling due within one year

2024
2023
£
£


Trade debtors
287,333
281,532

Amounts owed by group undertakings
628,847
416,709

Other debtors
54,423
53,836

Prepayments and accrued income
84,971
111,983

1,055,574
864,060


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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

16.


Current asset investments

2024
2023
£
£

Listed investments
104,549
88,769


Market value of listed investments at 30 September 2024 - £104,549 (2023: £88,769).
All current asset investments are shares held in listed companies which are traded on a regular basis. The total income recognised on these investments in the period was a gain of £35,401 (2023: £21,309) representing the loss on sales of investment £Nil (2023: £Nil), unrealised gain on investments of £15,780 (2023: £5,462), and dividends received of £19,621 (2023: £15,667).


17.


Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

2024
2023
£
£

Trade creditors
5,220
18,864

Corporation tax
161,265
84,102

Other taxation and social security
38,446
56,435

Accruals and deferred income
21,125
41,125

226,056
200,526



18.


Financial instruments

The Company's financial instruments may be analysed as follows:

2024
2023
£
£

Financial assets


Financial assets measured at fair value through the profit and loss account
104,549
83,307

Financial assets that are debt instruments measured at amortised cost
1,671,989
2,003,885


Financial liabilities


Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost
26,345
59,988


Financial assets measured at fair value through the profit and loss account comprise of current asset investments.


Financial assets measured at amortised cost comprise cash, trade debtors, amounts owned by group undertakings and other debtors.
Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost comprise trade creditors and accruals.
Information regarding the Company’s exposure to risks are included in the Strategic Report.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

19.


Provisions for liabilities





Dilapidation provision

£





At 1 October 2023
63,670



At 30 September 2024
63,670

Dilapidation provision
As part of the property leasing  agreement, the Company is contractually obligated to repair and restore any damage incurred during the life of the lease. The cost is charged to the Profit and Loss Account as the obligation arises. 


20.


Share capital

2024
2023
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



405,000 (2023: 405,000) Ordinary B shares of £1.00 each
405,000
405,000
52,500 (2023: 52,500) Ordinary C shares of £0.02 each
1,050
1,050

406,050

406,050

The ordinary B shares are entitled to voting and dividend rights and to participate in any distribution (including on winding up).
The ordinary C shares are entitled to voting and dividend rights and to participate in any distribution (including on winding up).



21.


Reserves

Capital redemption reserve

The capital redemption reserve contains the nominal value of own shares that have been acquired by the Company and cancelled.

Profit and loss account

This comprises of the opening retained earnings and the profit or loss for the year, net of any dividends paid.


22.


Pension commitments

Contribution payable by the Company for the year £56,742 (2023: £55,792).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

23.


Leasing agreement

Minimum lease payments under hire purchase fall due as follows:

2024
2023
£
£


Not later than 1 year
110,000
110,000

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
220,000
330,000

330,000
440,000

The Company has entered into a lease agreement to extend the lease of its business premises on 9 November 2017. The lease agreement is a 10 year lease ending on 30 September 2027. A rent review was undertaken on 26 September 2022 and the annual rent payable was increased to £110,000 from 01 October 2022.


24.


Related party transactions

During the year, the Company was billed £Nil (2023: £65,551) by a company related by virtue of having common control.
During the year, the Company paid for £350 (2023: £Nil) of computer equipment on behalf of a company related by virtue of having common control. 


25.


Ultimate controlling party

The immediate and ultimate parent undertaking is Morcombe Holdings Group Limited a company registered in the England & Wales. The ultimate controlling party is M A Kitson. 


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