Company registration number 08658656 (England and Wales)
MFL PROJECTS LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
MFL PROJECTS LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Accountants' report
1
Balance sheet
2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 8
MFL PROJECTS LIMITED
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT TO THE DIRECTOR ON THE PREPARATION OF THE UNAUDITED STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF MFL PROJECTS LIMITED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
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In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have prepared for your approval the financial statements of MFL Projects Limited for the year ended 31 August 2024 set out on pages 2 to 8 from the company’s accounting records and from information and explanations you have given us.
As a practising member firm of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), we are subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed at https://www.icaew.com/regulation.
This report is made solely to the board of directors of MFL Projects Limited, as a body, in accordance with the terms of our engagement letter dated 17 February 2020. Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the financial statements of MFL Projects Limited and state those matters that we have agreed to state to the board of directors of MFL Projects Limited, as a body, in this report in accordance with ICAEW Technical Release 07/16 AAF. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than MFL Projects Limited and its board of directors as a body, for our work or for this report.
It is your duty to ensure that MFL Projects Limited has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare statutory financial statements that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and loss of MFL Projects Limited. You consider that MFL Projects Limited is exempt from the statutory audit requirement for the year.
We have not been instructed to carry out an audit or a review of the financial statements of MFL Projects Limited. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the statutory financial statements.
Spencer Gardner Dickins Limited
23 May 2025
Chartered Accountants
3 Coventry Innovation Village
Cheetah Road
Coventry
CV1 2TL
MFL PROJECTS LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 AUGUST 2024
31 August 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
3
17,454
18,697
Tangible assets
4
133,704
146,067
Investments
5
1,484,978
2,567,820
1,636,136
2,732,584
Current assets
Stocks
-
3,749
Debtors
6
148,055
104,544
Cash at bank and in hand
5,493
20,844
153,548
129,137
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
7
(2,357,831)
(3,305,774)
Net current liabilities
(2,204,283)
(3,176,637)
Net liabilities
(568,147)
(444,053)
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
8
1
1
Profit and loss reserves
(568,148)
(444,054)
Total equity
(568,147)
(444,053)
The director of the company has elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
For the financial year ended 31 August 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The director acknowledges his responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The member has not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved and signed by the director and authorised for issue on 23 May 2025
P Mans
Director
Company registration number 08658656 (England and Wales)
MFL PROJECTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
MFL Projects Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Unit 3 Sutherland Court, Brownfields, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1BJ.
1.1
Accounting convention
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of long term investment loans at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Going concern
These financial statements are prepared on the going concern basis. The financial statements show that the company has negative equitytrue. The director is of the opinion that the external finance providers will continue with the existing facilities over which the director has provided a personal guarantee. The director continues to support the company and will not seek repayment of his loan until cash flow allows,
1.3
Turnover
Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes.
Subscription income received or receivable is recognised over the period to which the subscription relates.
1.4
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill
Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.
Amortisation is recognised so as to write off the cost of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Patents
10 - 20 years straight line
1.5
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Land and buildings leasehold
20 years straight line
Plant and machinery
5 years straight line
Fixtures, fittings and equipment
4 years straight line
Computer equipment
3 years straight line
MFL PROJECTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.
1.6
Fixed asset investments
Interests in jointly controlled entities are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. The investments are assessed for impairment at each reporting date and any impairment losses or reversals of impairment losses are recognised immediately in profit or loss.
Entities in which the company has a long term interest and shares control under a contractual arrangement are classified as jointly controlled entities.
Long term loans to jointly controlled entities are initially measured at transaction price, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss.
1.7
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those 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 (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
1.8
Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.
Stocks held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured at the lower of cost and replacement cost, adjusted where applicable for any loss of service potential.
1.9
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash at bank and in hand are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.10
Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in the profit and loss account in other administrative expenses.
1.11
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.
MFL PROJECTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.12
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
Current tax
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and 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. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.
1.13
Leases
Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to income on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease.
2
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2024
2023
Number
Number
Total
1
1
MFL PROJECTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
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3
Intangible fixed assets
Other
£
Cost
At 1 September 2023
36,166
Additions
2,310
At 31 August 2024
38,476
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 September 2023
17,469
Amortisation charged for the year
3,553
At 31 August 2024
21,022
Carrying amount
At 31 August 2024
17,454
At 31 August 2023
18,697
4
Tangible fixed assets
Land and buildings
Plant and machinery etc
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 September 2023 and 31 August 2024
226,401
28,156
254,557
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 September 2023
82,070
26,420
108,490
Depreciation charged in the year
11,320
1,043
12,363
At 31 August 2024
93,390
27,463
120,853
Carrying amount
At 31 August 2024
133,011
693
133,704
At 31 August 2023
144,331
1,736
146,067
5
Fixed asset investments
2024
2023
£
£
Shares in group undertakings and participating interests
26,666
186,825
Loans to group undertakings and participating interests
1,458,312
2,380,995
1,484,978
2,567,820
MFL PROJECTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
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Fixed asset investments
(Continued)
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Fixed asset investment loans comprise of interest free loan of £500,000 (2023: £500,000) and an interest bearing loan of £958,312 (2023: £1,880,995) that are repayable upon the completion of the joint venture project including NPV adjustment.
The interest free loan of £500,000 has been discounted to net present value using an interest rate of 2% which is deemed to be the market rate for a similar debt instrument issued in 2020.
The interest bearing loan of £958,312 (2023: £1,880,995) incurs interest at a rate of 2% per annum and interest is accrued in the balance. During the year a repayment of £1,060,000 was made.
Movements in fixed asset investments
Shares in joint ventures
Loans to joint ventures
Total
£
£
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 September 2023
186,825
2,380,995
2,567,820
Additions
-
25,050
25,050
Release to profit and loss
(160,159)
112,267
(47,892)
Disposals
-
(1,060,000)
(1,060,000)
At 31 August 2024
26,666
1,458,312
1,484,978
Carrying amount
At 31 August 2024
26,666
1,458,312
1,484,978
At 31 August 2023
186,825
2,380,995
2,567,820
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Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Amounts owed by undertakings in which the company has a participating interest
45,000
Other debtors
100,145
101,677
Prepayments and accrued income
2,910
2,867
148,055
104,544
7
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
260,558
3,044,249
Trade creditors
45,189
56,169
Other creditors
2,016,878
186,731
Accruals and deferred income
35,206
18,625
2,357,831
3,305,774
MFL PROJECTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
7
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
(Continued)
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Bank loans and overdrafts are secured by way of a fixed charge over the cash held at UBS AG which has been guaranteed by the Director.
8
Called up share capital
2024
2023
2024
2023
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary share of £1 each
1
1
1
1
9
Operating lease commitments
Lessee
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
2,500
2,500
10
Related party transactions
The following amounts were outstanding at the reporting end date:
2024
2023
Amounts due to related parties
£
£
Owners holding a participating interest
2,061,838
186,691
The amounts due to owners holding a participating interest were interest free and repayable on demand.