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COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 13675254
Potters Resorts Limited
Financial Statements
31 December 2024
Potters Resorts Limited
Financial Statements
Year ended 31 December 2024
Contents
Page
Officers and professional advisers
1
Strategic report
2
Director's report
5
Independent auditor's report to the members
8
Consolidated statement of income and retained earnings
13
Company statement of income and retained earnings
14
Consolidated statement of financial position
15
Company statement of financial position
16
Consolidated statement of cash flows
17
Notes to the financial statements
18
Potters Resorts Limited
Officers and Professional Advisers
Director
Mr J H Potter
Registered office
2 Westbrook Court
Sharrow Vale Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S11 8YZ
Auditor
Hebblethwaites
Chartered accountants & statutory auditor
2 Westbrook Court
Sharrow Vale Road
Sheffield
S11 8YZ
Bankers
Barclays
Potters Resorts Limited
Strategic Report
Year ended 31 December 2024
Development and performance of the business The principal activity of the group during the year continued to be in the provision of holiday and recreational facilities . Potters operates from two resorts in the United Kingdom, at Hopton On Sea on the South East Coast of England and Five Lakes in Essex. The group invests heavily to ensure that it delivers high quality service, accommodation and facilities, combined with numerous activities to cater for loyal guests to offer a unique proposition for families in the UK market and now, as a marketed USP, on a fully inclusive basis and, selectively, on an adult only basis. Business has been extremely strong in the so called staycation market, having remained buoyant in the post pandemic era despite a general return to international travel. There remains an element of reluctance, in the target market of the group, to return to overseas holidays which, allied to an expanding short break market, has resulted in strong and ongoing future reservation levels. Financial Performance The latest year has reflected a further year of revenue enhancement, with a net improvement in turnover of 10%, this following the previous year's growth of 13.3%. Administrative and overhead costs have risen as expected, but as a result of efficiencies the cost increases have been minimised. This has given rise to a pre tax profit for the year of £4.2 million (2023: £0.9 Million) The statement of financial position reflects the post tax profit and as a result shareholder funds have increased from £20.9 million to £23.9 million. The significant, and ongoing, capital investment undertaken by the group in recent years is expected to continue to assist in the generation of future, and enhanced, levels of revenue and profitability, in addition to which the group continues to explore new avenues of revenue and profit generation. Key performance indicators Turnover growth 2024: 10% (2023: 13.3%) Gross profit percentage 2024: 68% (2023:67%) Profit after tax 2024: £2.9m (2023: £0.4m) Year end position The year end position of the group, as portrayed by the Statement of Financial Position, has improved as a result of the financial performance in the year. The net asset strength and additional support made available by the groups bankers provides a significant platform for future expansion and growth in a market of high demand. Ongoing investment in enhanced facilities and high levels of resort maintenance continue to strengthen the underlying asset base as reflected in the Statement of Financial Position. In addition, the intangible value of the reputation, history and service branding of "The Resort" adds synergies and underlying value.
Principal risks and uncertainties
FRAUD A risk of fraud exists in terms of the possible misappropriation of assets, including the possibility of theft of stock and cash held by the group. The group mitigates this risk through the management structure with appropriate controls in place and regular financial reviews involving the extensive use of business software and related systems. MARKET RISK FACTORS General Economic Conditions The disposable income of guests will be affected by changes in general economic environment and this may result in a fall in the number of guests and/or a decrease in on-site expenditure. The directors regularly review its product offering and engages with guests to ensure value for money. The current market analysis and review does not indicate any projected diminishing guest numbers, in fact the opposite is the current perception and understanding. Health and pandemic risks Following the global COVID-19 pandemic consequences of recent years, there inevitably remains a risk, in a high occupancy environment such as the Resorts, of transmittable diseases, of various types both known and not yet known, posing a threat to the ongoing business. The group is managed in such a way as to minimise such risks and to constantly monitor the position and introduce measures and restrictions as necessary to control any such health risks. If these risks and uncertainties materialise, they could result in a material change in the forecast liquidity and trading position of the group, if with ongoing profitability and increasing reserves, the resilience of the group to such issues is enhanced. Competition Potters has a reputation for high quality breaks, but competes with other holiday options available to guests. The Directors believe that this risk is mitigated by the strength of the Potters brand and the high volume of return guests who enjoy the continual investment in the accommodation and central facilities, allied to the unique inclusive break packages now on offer to guests. FINANCIAL RISKS The Directors and senior management monitor the financial requirements of the group and associated risks. The group finances its operations and developments via a mixture of retained earnings and borrowings as required. Borrowings are in the form of overdraft facilities and term loans which have full support from the group bankers and secured on the group assets. The directors have assessed future compliance with financial covenants and at this time do not foresee any breach. Interest rate risk Principal sources of borrowings are subject to variable rates of interest. Rates are not currently prohibitive, nor are they anticipated to be, per continual detailed forecasts. Liquidity risk The group maintains sufficient levels of cash and liquidity to meet its medium-term working capital and funding obligations. Rolling forecasts of liquidity requirements are prepared and monitored. Credit risk Cash balances are held on deposit. Credit risk from revenue streams is limited as customers are required to pay in advance of their holiday. Financial reporting risks The group's financial systems are required to process a large number of transactions, weaknesses could result in the incorrect reporting of financial results. This risk is mitigated by the production of detailed management accounts which are compared to budgets and forecasts on a monthly basis, thus providing a control environment to readily identify any issues.
SECTION 172(1) STATEMENT The Board aims to promote the success of the group for the benefit of its members as a whole and have collectively acted in good faith, making strategic decisions to enable the business to grow and develop. The Board look to ensure the decision making process provides benefit to employees and its stakeholders whist maintaining fairness: The group is looking to invest in the resorts to secure the long term future. The group relies on its staff to ensure quality service is maintained. Staff are remunerated at the relevant level dependent on role and experience, whilst staff in key roles are involved in the decision making process. It is imperative to maintain a good relationship with our customers and vital for the reputation, to maintain high level of service in the resorts. The supply chain is important to the brand and allow smooth operation within the resort. We maintain a good relationship with our suppliers so that the group can maintain its high standards. Respecting our planet, looking to make energy savings and reduce the carbon footprint of the group where possible.
This report was approved by the board of directors on 21 May 2025 and signed on behalf of the board by:
Mr J H Potter
Director
Registered office:
2 Westbrook Court
Sharrow Vale Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S11 8YZ
Potters Resorts Limited
Director's Report
Year ended 31 December 2024
The director presents his report and the financial statements of the group for the year ended 31 December 2024 .
Director
The director who served the company during the year was as follows:
Mr J H Potter
Dividends
Particulars of recommended dividends are detailed in note 12 to the financial statements.
Future developments
The group has made significant progress since the enforced closures that impacted the hotel and leisure industry so heavily. This is the third full year of trade since re-opening and no changes to the nature of the business are anticipated in the longer term, but the directors are committed to delivering a safe environment, with the health and safety of our guests and team members being one of our highest priorities. The group is looking to improve efficiencies and reduce its carbon footprint further following the significant solar energy generation investment in 2023.
Greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption
Unit
2024
2023
Electricity grid and renewable
tCO2e
1,893
1,924
Petrol and diesel
tCO2e
62
62
Natural gas
tCO2e
1,614
1,643
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Total emissions
tCO2e
3,569
3,629
Greenhouse Gas Emississions Intensity Ratio: C02 per £100,000 of revenue
7.37
8.16
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Methodologies for energy and emissions calculations
Data has been collected in respect of the period ended 31 December 2024 and reported on a consistent basis with that used for the Group's Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) reporting.
Principal measures taken to increase energy efficiency
The Group has implemented a number of energy efficiency actions to limit emissions, including the following: - In 2023 the company completed a significant Solar energy generation investment with full year benefits seen in 2024. - The installation of the Solar array is expected to generate upto 20% of the resort's expected ongoing electricity consumption. - Installation of Voltage Reduction Equipment to help reduce overall electricity usage, net saving of 6.9%. - A significant programme of upgrading the lighting to LED across the resorts. - A significant programme of gas boiler modern replacements to reduce emissions and gas consumption. - Installation of EV charge points for resort and guest use and expand use of EV in the fleet. - Implement additional sub-metering where appropriate to support targeted efficiency actions. - Introduction of an Energy Awareness Team to establish resort wide good working practice to reduce unnecessary usage. - Review and implement cost effective opportunities to implement large scale carbon reduction schemes. - Ongoing development of long-term energy usage and emissions plans to support UK government aims for 2030 and beyond. - All ESOS 1, ESOS 2 & ESOS 3 phases are complete and the group looks forward to working with engaged consultants on the next round. - Energy consumption and electricity generation is constantly measured, reported visibly across the group and regularly reviewed. The headline 2024 CO2e tonnes per £100,000 of revenue ratio of 7.4 has been substantially reduced from 2023, 2022 and 2021 following the implementation of the above measures.
Employment of disabled persons
The group has a policy of equal opportunities and is committed to training, developing and promoting employees of all nationalities, religions, gender or physical ability.
Employee involvement
The group has continued its' policy of consultation with employees relative to the provision of information and in the context of performance and awareness of factors affecting the group.
Financial instruments
The group finances it's operations through a mixture of retained earnings and borrowings as required.
Liquidity risk is managed by ensuring sufficient levels of cash are available to enable the group to meet its short and medium-term working capital and debt service obligations.
Credit risk in respect of the group's revenue streams is limited as the vast majority of customers pay in advance.
Research and development
No research and development activities were undertaken during the year.
Disclosure of information in the strategic report
The group has set out, on pages 2,3 and 4, the Strategic Report for the year, which incorporates the business review for the year.
Director's responsibilities statement
The director is responsible for preparing the strategic report, director's report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Company law requires the director to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the director has 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 director must not approve the financial statements unless he is satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the group and the company and the profit or loss of the group for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the director is required to: - select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; - make judgments 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; - prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business. The director is responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. He is 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. Auditor
Each of the persons who is a director at the date of approval of this report confirms that:
- so far as they are aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the group and the company's auditor is unaware; and - they have taken all steps that they ought to have taken as a director to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the group and the company's auditor is aware of that information.
This report was approved by the board of directors on 21 May 2025 and signed on behalf of the board by:
Mr J H Potter
Director
Registered office:
2 Westbrook Court
Sharrow Vale Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S11 8YZ
Potters Resorts Limited
Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Potters Resorts Limited
Year ended 31 December 2024
Qualified opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Potters Resorts Limited (the 'parent company') and its subsidiaries (the 'group') for the year ended 31 December 2024 which comprise the consolidated statement of income and retained earnings, company statement of income and retained earnings, consolidated statement of financial position, company statement of financial position, consolidated statement of cash flows and the related notes, 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 FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). In our opinion, except for the effects of the matter described in the basis for qualified opinion section of our report, the financial statements: - give a true and fair view of the state of the group's and of the parent company's affairs as at 31 December 2024 and of the group's profit for the year then ended; - have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; - have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for qualified opinion
As disclosed in note 17 to the financial statements, one of the directors is indebted to the company by way of loan, in the sum of £5,320,904 (2023 £5,314,152), this balance having no formal terms for repayment at the balance sheet date, and hence being included as a debtor repayable within one year. The loan is unsecured. Recoverability of this loan balance is dependent on the personal financial position and activities of the director. Plans are currently being considered, which would allow the loan to be repaid in full, which in turn would result in the recovery of the S455 tax, in line with statutory repayment terms, as disclosed in note 17. At the date of approving these financial statements, we have been unable to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence, to conclusively confirm the loan will be repaid, as this is dependent on the conclusion of ongoing financial planning and tax status of the director. At this time, we are therefore unable to categorically determine whether this loan balance will be repaid in full.
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 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 qualified opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the director's 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 or 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 director 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 director is responsible for the other information. 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 there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
- the information given in the strategic report and the director's report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
- the strategic report and the director's 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 group and the parent company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the strategic report or the director's 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 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 director's remuneration specified by law are not made; or - we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of the director
As explained more fully in the director's responsibilities statement, the director is 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 director determines 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 director is 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 director either intends to liquidate the group or the parent company or to cease operations, or has 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 identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and then design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, including obtaining audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we considered the following: - the nature of the industry and sector, control environment and business performance, including the identification of related party transactions, and matters which could potentially impact on the company's continuation as a going concern; - results of our enquiries of management and assessment of the risks of irregularities; - any matters we identified having obtained and reviewed the company's documentation of their policies and procedures relating to: - identifying, evaluating and complying with laws and regulations and whether they were aware of any instances of non-compliance; - detecting and responding to the risks of fraud and whether they have knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud; - the internal controls established to mitigate risks of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations; - the matters discussed among the audit engagement team, including how and where fraud might occur in the financial statements and any potential indicators of fraud. As a result of these procedures, we considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the organisation for fraud and identified the greatest potential for fraud in relation to revenue recognition. In common with all audits under ISAs (UK), we are also required to perform specific procedures to respond to the risk of management override. We also obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that the company operates in, focusing on provisions of those laws and regulations that had a direct effect on the determination of material amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The key laws and regulations we considered in this context included the UK Companies Act, UK Corporate Governance Code and local tax legislation. In addition, we considered provisions of other laws and regulations that do not have a direct effect on the financial statements but compliance with which may be fundamental to the company's ability to operate or to avoid a material penalty. We also communicated relevant identified laws and regulations and potential fraud risks to all engagement team members, and remained alert to any indications of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations throughout the audit. As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs (UK), we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also: - Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. - Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the group's internal control. - Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the director. - Conclude on the appropriateness of the director's use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the group's or the parent company's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the group or the parent company to cease to continue as a going concern. - Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. - Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities within the group to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion. We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. 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 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.
Richard Murdoch FCA
(Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of
Hebblethwaites
Chartered accountants & statutory auditor
2 Westbrook Court
Sharrow Vale Road
Sheffield
S11 8YZ
21 May 2025
Potters Resorts Limited
Consolidated Statement of Income and Retained Earnings
Year ended 31 December 2024
2024
2023
Note
£
£
Turnover
4
50,762,011
45,832,108
Cost of sales
16,040,214
15,013,171
-------------
-------------
Gross profit
34,721,797
30,818,937
Administrative expenses
28,746,859
28,116,968
-------------
-------------
Operating profit
5
5,974,938
2,701,969
Other interest receivable and similar income
9
31
Interest payable and similar expenses
10
1,773,912
1,843,410
-------------
-------------
Profit before taxation
4,201,026
858,590
Tax on profit
11
1,279,536
464,867
------------
---------
Profit for the financial year and total comprehensive income
2,921,490
393,723
------------
---------
Retained earnings at the start of the year
20,910,759
20,517,036
-------------
-------------
Retained earnings at the end of the year
23,832,249
20,910,759
-------------
-------------
All the activities of the group are from continuing operations.
Potters Resorts Limited
Company Statement of Income and Retained Earnings
Year ended 31 December 2024
2024
2023
Note
£
£
Profit for the financial year and total comprehensive income
10,800
Retained earnings at the start of the year
101,262
90,462
---------
---------
Retained earnings at the end of the year
101,262
101,262
---------
---------
Potters Resorts Limited
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
31 December 2024
2024
2023
Note
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
13
13,224,708
14,002,632
Tangible assets
14
43,483,378
43,118,338
-------------
-------------
56,708,086
57,120,970
Current assets
Stocks
16
405,779
380,389
Debtors: due within one year
17
6,017,206
6,219,965
Debtors: due after more than one year
17
1,354,868
1,352,589
Cash at bank and in hand
2,545,496
137,760
-------------
------------
10,323,349
8,090,703
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
19
40,960,467
22,151,735
-------------
-------------
Net current liabilities
30,637,118
14,061,032
-------------
-------------
Total assets less current liabilities
26,070,968
43,059,938
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
20
126,380
21,183,815
Provisions
22
2,088,339
941,364
-------------
-------------
Net assets
23,856,249
20,934,759
-------------
-------------
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
25
24,000
24,000
Profit and loss account
26
23,832,249
20,910,759
-------------
-------------
Shareholders funds
23,856,249
20,934,759
-------------
-------------
These financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 21 May 2025 , and are signed on behalf of the board by:
Mr J H Potter
Director
Company registration number: 13675254
Potters Resorts Limited
Company Statement of Financial Position
31 December 2024
2024
2023
Note
£
£
Fixed assets
Investments
15
21,623,990
21,623,990
Current assets
Debtors: due within one year
17
3,392,222
4,542,222
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
19
23,987,500
4,150,000
-------------
------------
Net current (liabilities)/assets
( 20,595,278)
392,222
-------------
-------------
Total assets less current liabilities
1,028,712
22,016,212
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
20
20,987,500
------------
-------------
Net assets
1,028,712
1,028,712
------------
-------------
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
25
24,000
24,000
Capital redemption reserve
26
903,450
903,450
Profit and loss account
26
101,262
101,262
------------
------------
Shareholders funds
1,028,712
1,028,712
------------
------------
The profit for the financial year of the parent company was £Nil (2023: £ 10,800 ).
These financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 21 May 2025 , and are signed on behalf of the board by:
Mr J H Potter
Director
Company registration number: 13675254
Potters Resorts Limited
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Year ended 31 December 2024
2024
2023
Note
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit for the financial year
2,921,490
393,723
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of tangible assets
2,547,424
2,670,942
Amortisation of intangible assets
777,924
777,924
Other interest receivable and similar income
( 31)
Interest payable and similar expenses
1,773,912
1,843,410
(Gains)/loss on disposal of tangible assets
( 52,981)
61,753
Tax on profit
1,279,536
464,867
Accrued expenses
217,616
371,383
Changes in:
Stocks
( 25,390)
( 9,373)
Trade and other debtors
201,408
294,330
Trade and other creditors
( 613,767)
656,736
Provisions and employee benefits
4,002
------------
------------
Cash generated from operations
9,027,172
7,529,666
Interest paid
( 1,773,912)
( 1,843,410)
Interest received
31
------------
------------
Net cash from operating activities
7,253,260
5,686,287
------------
------------
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible assets
( 2,920,128)
( 5,513,399)
Proceeds from sale of tangible assets
60,645
------------
------------
Net cash used in investing activities
( 2,859,483)
( 5,513,399)
------------
------------
Cash flows from financing activities
Repayments of borrowings
( 1,150,000)
( 862,500)
Proceeds from finance leases
137,093
Payments of finance lease liabilities
( 66,882)
( 89,665)
------------
------------
Net cash used in financing activities
( 1,216,882)
( 815,072)
------------
------------
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
3,176,895
( 642,184)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
(631,399)
10,785
------------
---------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
18
2,545,496
( 631,399)
------------
---------
Potters Resorts Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year ended 31 December 2024
1. General information
The company is a private company limited by shares, registered in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is 2 Westbrook Court, Sharrow Vale Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 8YZ.
2. Statement of compliance
These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland'.
3. Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through profit or loss.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.
Going concern
The group made a profit of £4,201,026 during the current period and shareholder funds as at 31 December 2024 were £23,856,249. Despite the strong financial performance, the group has a deficiency of net current assets amounting to £30,637,118 (2023 £14,061,032) at the year end. The significant increase in the net liability position is due to the group loan facility falling due for repayment within 1 year, approximately £21m. In reality, this loan will be re-financed and potentially extended further, with the intention to increase capacity across the resorts. The group has a strong relationship with their bankers, and negotiations around debt restructuring are in the final stages, with the transaction expected to be signed off shortly after the approval of the financial statements. Clearly the group wish to keep loan funding levels at a minimum, and therefore some working capital is used to fund expansion and renovation of the resorts. The management and directors keep liquidity under constant review, reporting various financial ratios to the group's bankers on a quarterly basis, which is a requirement of the group loan facility. The group loan is secured on the assets and future assets of all companies within the group. Despite the position outlined above, the directors are forecasting the group liquidity position to improve relatively quickly, as a return on the investment by way of increased group profitability, which is already evident. The group has strong forward bookings in both resorts with adequate support from banking facilities, the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements, and have considered a period in excess of 12 months from the approval date of the financial statements.
Disclosure exemptions
The parent company satisfies the criteria of being a qualifying entity as defined in FRS 102. As such, advantage has been taken of the following reduced disclosures available under FRS 102: (a) No cash flow statement has been presented for the company. The company has taken advantage of exemption, under the terms of Financial reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' not to disclose related party transactions with wholly owned subsidiaries within the group. Transactions between group entities which have been eliminated on consolidation are not disclosed within the financial statements.
Consolidation
The financial statements consolidate the financial statements of Potters Resorts Limited and all of its subsidiary undertakings.
The results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the year are included from or to the date that control passes.
The parent company has applied the exemption contained in section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its individual profit and loss account.
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. In the opinion of management, there are no areas of judgement or key sources of estimation uncertainty that have a significant effect on the financial statements, other than those highlighted below. The directors review the estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment at the end of each reporting period. During the current year, the directors have concluded that no revision is required to these estimates and that residual values exceed carrying values.
Revenue recognition
The turnover shown in the profit and loss account is exclusive of Value Added Tax and represents both residential income and daily income from operations. Residential income is recognised on completion of the guests stay, adjusted for breaks spanning the year end. Daily income from operations is recognised on the day of receipt.
Taxation
The taxation expense represents the aggregate amount of current and deferred tax recognised in the reporting period. Tax is recognised in profit or loss, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. In this case, tax is recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively. Current tax is recognised on taxable profit for the current and past periods. Current tax is measured at the amounts of tax expected to pay or recover using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences at the reporting date. Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference.
Operating leases
Lease payments are recognised as an expense over the lease term on a straight-line basis. The aggregate benefit of lease incentives is recognised as a reduction to expense over the lease term, on a straight-line basis.
Goodwill
Goodwill arises on business acquisitions and represents the excess of the cost of the acquisition over the company's interest in the net amount of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the acquired business. Goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. It is amortised on a straight-line basis over its useful life. Where a reliable estimate of the useful life of goodwill or intangible assets cannot be made, the life is presumed not to exceed ten years.
Amortisation
Amortisation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, less its estimated residual value, over the useful life of that asset as follows:
Goodwill
-
over 20 years
If there is an indication that there has been a significant change in amortisation rate, useful life or residual value of an intangible asset, the amortisation is revised prospectively to reflect the new estimates.
Tangible assets
Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Any tangible assets carried at revalued amounts are recorded at the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
Depreciation
Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:
Plant, equipment, fixtures and fittings
-
3-10 years straight line
Motor vehicles
-
25% straight line
Computer and IT equipment
-
2-5 years straight line
Depreciation is not provided on freehold buildings as the value in use of the properties concerned and the anticipated long expected useful life, coupled with high expected residual value, mean that any depreciation charge would not be material.
Investments
Fixed asset investments are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Listed investments are measured at fair value with changes in fair value being recognised in profit or loss.
Impairment of fixed assets
A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date. For the purposes of impairment testing, when it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, an estimate is made of the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
Stocks
Stocks are measured at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost includes all costs of purchase, costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the stock to its present location and condition.
Finance leases and hire purchase contracts
Assets held under finance leases and hire purchase contracts are recognised in the statement of financial position as assets and liabilities at the lower of the fair value of the assets and the present value of the minimum lease payments, which is determined at the inception of the lease term. Any initial direct costs of the lease are added to the amount recognised as an asset. Lease payments are apportioned between the finance charges and reduction of the outstanding lease liability using the effective interest method. Finance charges are allocated to each period so as to produce a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the entity has an obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event, it is probable that the entity will be required to transfer economic benefits in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be estimated reliably. Provisions are recognised as a liability in the statement of financial position and the amount of the provision as an expense. Provisions are initially measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date and subsequently reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimate of the amount that would be required to settle the obligation. Any adjustments to the amounts previously recognised are recognised in profit or loss unless the provision was originally recognised as part of the cost of an asset.
Financial instruments
Financial instruments are classified and accounted for, according to the substance of the contractual arrangement, as either financial assets, financial liabilities or equity instruments. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.
Defined contribution plans
Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refund. When contributions are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the end of the reporting date in which the employees render the related service, the liability is measured on a discounted present value basis. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period in which it arises.
4. Turnover
Turnover arises from:
2024
2023
£
£
Provision of holiday accommodation and associated guest spend
50,762,011
45,832,108
-------------
-------------
The whole of the turnover is attributable to the principal activity of the group wholly undertaken in the United Kingdom.
5. Operating profit
Operating profit or loss is stated after charging/crediting:
2024
2023
£
£
Amortisation of intangible assets
777,924
777,924
Depreciation of tangible assets
2,547,424
2,670,942
(Gains)/loss on disposal of tangible assets
( 52,981)
61,753
------------
------------
6. Auditor's remuneration
2024
2023
£
£
Fees payable for the audit of the financial statements
28,450
27,500
--------
--------
Fees payable to the company's auditor and its associates for other services:
Taxation compliance services
5,000
5,000
Taxation advisory services
2,500
2,000
Other assurance services
1,550
2,740
Other non-audit services
12,335
12,595
--------
--------
21,385
22,335
--------
--------
7. Staff costs
The average number of persons employed by the group during the year, including the director, amounted to:
2024
2023
No.
No.
Production staff
753
708
Administrative staff
21
21
Management staff
46
55
----
----
820
784
----
----
The aggregate payroll costs incurred during the year, relating to the above, were:
2024
2023
£
£
Wages and salaries
18,764,426
16,897,641
Social security costs
1,508,746
1,288,360
Other pension costs
824,062
500,426
-------------
-------------
21,097,234
18,686,427
-------------
-------------
8. Director's remuneration
The director's aggregate remuneration in respect of qualifying services was:
2024
2023
£
£
Remuneration
219,624
206,297
Company contributions to defined contribution pension plans
118,000
4,500
---------
---------
337,624
210,797
---------
---------
Remuneration of the highest paid director in respect of qualifying services:
2024
2023
£
£
Aggregate remuneration
219,624
206,994
---------
---------
9. Other interest receivable and similar income
2024
2023
£
£
Interest on cash and cash equivalents
31
----
----
10. Interest payable and similar expenses
2024
2023
£
£
Interest on banks loans and overdrafts
1,597,562
1,685,857
Interest on obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts
17,480
10,361
Dividends paid on shares classed as debt
139,200
139,200
Other interest payable and similar charges
19,670
7,992
------------
------------
1,773,912
1,843,410
------------
------------
11. Tax on profit
Major components of tax expense
2024
2023
£
£
Current tax:
UK current tax income
132,561
Deferred tax:
Origination and reversal of timing differences
1,146,975
464,867
------------
---------
Tax on profit
1,279,536
464,867
------------
---------
Reconciliation of tax expense
The tax assessed on the profit on ordinary activities for the year is higher than (2023: higher than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25 % (2023: 23.50 %).
2024
2023
£
£
Profit on ordinary activities before taxation
4,201,026
858,590
------------
---------
Profit on ordinary activities by rate of tax
1,050,256
201,768
Effect of expenses not deductible for tax purposes
229,280
215,525
Effect of capital allowances and depreciation
6,430
Unused tax losses
41,144
------------
---------
Tax on profit
1,279,536
464,867
------------
---------
12. Dividends
Dividends on shares classed as debt
Dividends paid during the year (excluding those for which a liability existed at the end of the prior year):
2024
2023
£
£
Dividends on shares classed as financial liabilities
139,200
139,200
---------
---------
13. Intangible assets
Group
Goodwill
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024
15,558,480
-------------
Amortisation
At 1 January 2024
1,555,848
Charge for the year
777,924
-------------
At 31 December 2024
2,333,772
-------------
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
13,224,708
-------------
At 31 December 2023
14,002,632
-------------
The company has no intangible assets.
14. Tangible assets
Group
Freehold property
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Equipment
Investment property
Total
£
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 Jan 2024
29,352,688
28,352,424
274,045
466,020
693,473
59,138,650
Additions
2,657,548
78,193
184,387
2,920,128
Disposals
( 20,150)
( 20,150)
-------------
-------------
---------
---------
---------
-------------
At 31 Dec 2024
29,352,688
31,009,972
332,088
650,407
693,473
62,038,628
-------------
-------------
---------
---------
---------
-------------
Depreciation
At 1 Jan 2024
15,486,346
183,064
350,902
16,020,312
Charge for the year
2,402,291
44,962
100,171
2,547,424
Disposals
( 12,486)
( 12,486)
-------------
-------------
---------
---------
---------
-------------
At 31 Dec 2024
17,888,637
215,540
451,073
18,555,250
-------------
-------------
---------
---------
---------
-------------
Carrying amount
At 31 Dec 2024
29,352,688
13,121,335
116,548
199,334
693,473
43,483,378
-------------
-------------
---------
---------
---------
-------------
At 31 Dec 2023
29,352,688
12,866,078
90,981
115,118
693,473
43,118,338
-------------
-------------
---------
---------
---------
-------------
The company has no tangible assets.
The investment property is included at its fair value. The property has not been valued by an independent valuer, but is based on the opinion of the directors.
Finance leases and hire purchase contracts
Included within the carrying value of tangible assets are the following amounts relating to assets held under finance leases or hire purchase agreements:
Group
Fixtures and fittings
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
At 31 December 2024
281,293
9,006
290,299
---------
-------
---------
At 31 December 2023
301,930
18,013
319,943
---------
--------
---------
15. Investments
The group has no investments.
Company
Shares in group undertakings
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024
21,623,990
-------------
Impairment
At 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024
-------------
Carrying amount
At 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024
21,623,990
-------------
At 31 December 2023
21,623,990
-------------
Potters Leisure Limited
Registered office: 2 Westbrook Court, Sharrow Vale Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 8YZ The company is included by full consideration on a line by line basis.
A.B. Hotels (Five Lakes) Limited
Registered office: 2 Westbrook Court, Sharrow Vale Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 8YZ The company is included by full consideration on a line by line basis.
Subsidiaries, associates and other investments
Details of the investments in which the parent company has an interest of 20% or more are as follows:
Class of share
Percentage of shares held
Subsidiary undertakings
Potters Leisure Ltd
Ordinary
100
A.B. Hotels (Five Lakes) Limited
Ordinary
100
16. Stocks
Group
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
Stocks of food, beverages and consumables
405,779
380,389
---------
---------
----
----
17. Debtors
Debtors falling due within one year are as follows:
Group
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
Trade debtors
17,696
27,737
Amounts owed by group undertakings
3,392,222
4,542,222
Prepayments and accrued income
456,902
575,452
Corporation tax repayable
1,351
Director's loan account
5,320,904
5,314,152
S 455 tax recoverable
(1,354,868)
(1,352,589)
Other debtors
1,576,572
1,653,862
------------
------------
------------
------------
6,017,206
6,219,965
3,392,222
4,542,222
------------
------------
------------
------------
Debtors falling due after one year are as follows:
Group
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
S 455 tax recoverable
1,354,868
1,352,589
------------
------------
----
----
Included within other debtors above is an amount of £1,354,868 (2023: £1,352,589) which is repayable after one year at the earliest. This balance relates to tax paid in respect of director's loan accounts, and is repayable to the company nine months following the company year-end in which the director's loan account is repaid to the company.
18. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise the following:
2024
2023
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
2,545,496
137,760
Bank overdrafts
( 769,159)
------------
---------
2,545,496
( 631,399)
------------
---------
19. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Group
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
20,987,500
1,919,159
20,987,500
1,150,000
Trade creditors
1,701,634
2,817,156
Accruals and deferred income
12,716,145
12,219,739
Corporation tax
133,489
Social security and other taxes
1,756,070
1,525,480
Shares classed as financial liabilities
3,000,000
3,000,000
3,000,000
3,000,000
Obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts
114,252
111,199
Other creditors
551,377
559,002
-------------
-------------
-------------
------------
40,960,467
22,151,735
23,987,500
4,150,000
-------------
-------------
-------------
------------
All hire purchase agreements are secured by a charge over the related asset The bank loan was secured by a legal mortgage over the groups freehold land and buildings and by a debenture over the assets of the company and its subsidiary undertaking. The bank loan due within 12 months, amounting to £20,987,500, is due for repayment in May 2025. The directors are currently in the process of renegotiating this borrowing to fund the next phase of group expansion. Discussions with the company's bankers are progressing as expected, and both parties are confident of achieving a successful renegotiation of the group's facilities.
20. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
Group
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
20,987,500
20,987,500
Obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts
126,380
196,315
---------
-------------
----
-------------
126,380
21,183,815
20,987,500
---------
-------------
----
-------------
All hire purchase agreements are secured by a charge over the related asset The bank loan was secured by a legal mortgage over the groups freehold land and buildings and by a debenture over the assets of the company and its subsidiary undertaking.
21. Finance leases and hire purchase contracts
The total future minimum lease payments under finance leases and hire purchase contracts are as follows:
Group
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
Not later than 1 year
114,252
111,199
Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
126,380
196,315
---------
---------
----
----
240,632
307,514
---------
---------
----
----
22. Provisions
Group
Deferred tax (note 23)
£
At 1 January 2024
941,364
Additions
1,146,975
------------
At 31 December 2024
2,088,339
------------
The company does not have any provisions.
23. Deferred tax
The deferred tax included in the statement of financial position is as follows:
Group
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
Included in provisions (note 22)
2,088,339
941,364
------------
---------
----
----
The deferred tax account consists of the tax effect of timing differences in respect of:
Group
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
2,088,339
941,364
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24. Employee benefits
Defined contribution plans
The amount recognised in profit or loss as an expense in relation to defined contribution plans was £ 706,062 (2023: £ 500,426 ).
25. Called up share capital
Issued, called up and fully paid
2024
2023
No.
£
No.
£
Amounts presented in equity:
Ordinary shares of £ 1 each
24,000
24,000
24,000
24,000
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Amounts presented in liabilities:
Preference shares of £ 1 each
3,000,000
3,000,000
3,000,000
3,000,000
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26. Reserves
Capital redemption reserve - This reserve records the nominal value of shares repurchased by the company. Profit and loss account - This reserve records retained earnings and accumulated losses.
27. Analysis of changes in net debt
At 1 Jan 2024
Cash flows
At 31 Dec 2024
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
137,760
2,407,736
2,545,496
Bank overdrafts
(769,159)
769,159
Debt due within one year
(1,261,199)
(19,840,553)
(21,101,752)
Debt due after one year
(21,183,815)
21,057,435
(126,380)
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( 23,076,413)
4,393,777
( 18,682,636)
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28. Operating leases
The total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:
Group
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
Not later than 1 year
24,322
39,338
Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
97,287
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121,609
39,338
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29. Director's advances, credits and guarantees
Included within debtors due within one year are amounts owed by the director, £5,320,904 (2023: £5,314,152). There are no formal terms for repayment and interest is not being charged, but plans are being put in place to repay this balance at the earliest opportunity.