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Registered number: 05265964









TRAVELBRANDS LIMITED









FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INFORMATION FOR FILING WITH THE REGISTRAR

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

 
TRAVELBRANDS LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF TRAVELBRANDS LIMITED
UNDER SECTION 449 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 2006
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Travelbrands Limited (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 December 2024, which comprise  the Statement of Financial Position, the Statement of Cash Flows, 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 31 December 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 Auditors' 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.


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TRAVELBRANDS LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF TRAVELBRANDS LIMITED (CONTINUED)
UNDER SECTION 449 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 2006


Other information


The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditors' 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.


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 Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the Directors' Report has 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 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; or


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TRAVELBRANDS LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF TRAVELBRANDS LIMITED (CONTINUED)
UNDER SECTION 449 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 2006


Responsibilities of directors
 

As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 1, 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.


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TRAVELBRANDS LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF TRAVELBRANDS LIMITED (CONTINUED)
UNDER SECTION 449 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 2006


Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditors' 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 exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit;
- We 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 deliberate override of internal control; 
- We 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 internal control;
- We evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made;
- We assess the risk of management override of controls, including testing journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, and evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business;
- We review the scope of the Company's compliance with The Package and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 (“PTRs”) and sample test relevant documentation to assess this and the effectiveness of its control environment;
- We request and review the minutes of management meetings, and assess any matters identified not already provided for or disclosed that may materially impact the financial statements.


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 Auditors' Report.





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TRAVELBRANDS LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF TRAVELBRANDS LIMITED (CONTINUED)
UNDER SECTION 449 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 2006


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 Auditors' 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.





M S Caldicott ACA FCCA CTA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
  
for and on behalf of
White Hart Associates (London) Limited
 
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors
  
2nd Floor, Nucleus House
2 Lower Mortlake Road
Richmond
TW9 2JA

22 May 2025
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TRAVELBRANDS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 05265964

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
As restated 2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 4 
22,280
23,658

  
22,280
23,658

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 5 
2,331,154
2,012,396

Cash at bank and in hand
 6 
1,941,097
1,233,544

  
4,272,251
3,245,940

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 7 
(3,322,410)
(2,799,420)

Net current assets
  
 
 
949,841
 
 
446,520

Total assets less current liabilities
  
972,121
470,178

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 8 
(44)
(5,274)

  
 
 
(44)
 
 
(5,274)

Net assets
  
972,077
464,904


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
  
230,000
230,000

Capital redemption reserve
 10 
538,000
538,000

Profit and loss account
 10 
204,077
(303,096)

  
972,077
464,904


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TRAVELBRANDS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 05265964
    
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

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

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

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

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 22 May 2025.




................................................
N R Smithson
Director

The notes on pages 10 to 19 form part of these financial statements.

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TRAVELBRANDS LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


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

£
£
£
£


At 1 January 2023 (as restated)
230,000
538,000
(637,691)
130,309


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
-
334,595
334,595



At 1 January 2024 (as restated)
230,000
538,000
(303,096)
464,904


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
-
507,173
507,173


At 31 December 2024
230,000
538,000
204,077
972,077


The notes on pages 10 to 19 form part of these financial statements.

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TRAVELBRANDS LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

As restated
2024
2023
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the financial year
507,173
334,595

Adjustments for:

Depreciation of tangible assets
9,859
14,880

Interest received
(29,562)
(12,805)

Taxation charge
(37,514)
155,251

Increase in debtors
(286,761)
(778,174)

Increase in creditors
486,546
869,183

Increase/(decrease) in amounts owed to groups
68,441
(245,567)

Corporation tax paid
(31,710)
-

Net cash generated from operating activities

686,472
337,363


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(8,481)
(23,225)

Interest received
29,562
12,805

Net cash from investing activities

21,081
(10,420)


Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
707,553
326,943

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
1,233,544
906,601

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
1,941,097
1,233,544


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
1,941,097
1,233,544


The notes on pages 10 to 19 form part of these financial statements.

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TRAVELBRANDS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1.


General information

Travelbrands Limited is a private company limited by shares and incorporated in England under registration number 05265964. Its registered office is 2nd Floor Nucleus House, 2 Lower Mortlake Road, Richmond, TW9 2JA.
The company's principal place of business is 4 Old Lodge Place, St Margarets Road, St Margarets, TW1 1RQ.

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 preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgment in applying the Company's accounting policies.

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Going concern

Company management and the directors continue to constantly review the Company’s financial position as well as forecasts and budgets, and plan mitigation actions in order to neutralise the potential financial impact from any significant downturn in trading. This work has also enabled them to assess and plan for the potential impact of any additional capital requirements that might be required by its regulators.
As a result, and specifically with the continuing support of the Group, the Company's directors and management have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, being at least the following 12 months from the signing of these financial statements. Consequently, the directors believe that it is still appropriate to apply the going concern basis in the preparation of the accounts.

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TRAVELBRANDS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.3

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

Transactions and balances

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

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

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

Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are presented in the Statement of Comprehensive Income within 'finance income or costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in profit or loss within 'other operating income'.

 
2.4

Revenue

Turnover represents the net commission and margin earned in respect of the sale of travel and holiday arrangements, net of value added tax, recognised on a date of departure basis. This is a change from the recognition policy adopted in previous years, where turnover was recognised on a date of booking basis. The comparative figures have been restated on the basis that the new recognition policy had always been in place (see note 13). 
Total transaction value (TTV) is the total gross sales amounts receivable in respect of all travel and holiday sales for the period. Section 23 of FRS 102 requires the statutory turnover to be the net commission / margin earned.
Trade debtors still represent gross amounts receivable in respect of travel and holiday sales and trade creditors still represent gross amounts payable in respect of travel and holiday purchases.
Turnover is attributable to one continuing activity.

 
2.5

Operating leases: the Company as lessee

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

 
2.6

Interest income

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

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TRAVELBRANDS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.7

Finance costs

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

 
2.8

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

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

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

 
2.9

Current and deferred taxation

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

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

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

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


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TRAVELBRANDS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.10

Tangible fixed assets

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

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

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Fixtures and fittings
-
Over 5 years
Office equipment
-
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.

 
2.11

Debtors

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

 
2.12

Cash and cash equivalents

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

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

 
2.13

Creditors

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

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TRAVELBRANDS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.14

Provisions for liabilities

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


3.


Employees

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


        2024
        2023
            No.
            No.







Sales and administration
23
23


4.


Tangible fixed assets





Plant and machinery

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
454,769


Additions
8,481



At 31 December 2024

463,250



Depreciation


At 1 January 2024
431,111


Charge for the year on owned assets
9,859



At 31 December 2024

440,970



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
22,280



At 31 December 2023
23,658

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TRAVELBRANDS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

5.


Debtors

As restated
2024
2023
£
£


Trade debtors
549
16,605

Other debtors
79,173
20,758

Prepayments and accrued income
2,251,432
1,975,033

2,331,154
2,012,396


Included in prepayments and accrued income above is the sum of £2,234,356 (2023: £1,888,537) which relates to advance supplier payments for bookings departing from 1 January 2025 onwards.


6.


Cash and cash equivalents

2024
2023
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
1,941,097
1,233,544

1,941,097
1,233,544



7.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

As restated
2024
2023
£
£

Trade creditors
24,105
34,747

Amounts owed to group undertakings
115,435
46,994

Corporation tax
-
31,997

Other taxation and social security
1,311
36,273

Other creditors
4,280
7,082

Accruals and deferred income
3,177,279
2,642,327

3,322,410
2,799,420


Included in accruals and deferred income above is the sum of £3,129,150 (2023: £2,579,125) which relates to advance customer receipts for bookings departing from 1 January 2025 onwards.

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TRAVELBRANDS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

8.


Deferred taxation




2024


£






At beginning of year
(5,274)


Charged to profit or loss
5,230



At end of year
(44)

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

2024
2023
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
(5,085)
(5,274)

Tax losses carried forward
5,041
-

(44)
(5,274)


9.


BSP Outstanding

As at 31 December 2024, the Company had £Nil (2023: £1,813) of outstanding payments due to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for tickets issued in the month of December 2024.


10.


Reserves

Capital redemption reserve

The capital redemption reserve represents the amounts arising from the redemption of Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares. 

Profit and loss account

The profit and loss account represents all current and prior period retained profits and losses, less any dividends paid to the Company's parent.

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TRAVELBRANDS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

11.


Prior year adjustment

Change of accounting policy: During the year, the directors decided to revert to the more prudent accounting policy of recognising turnover and income on the sale of travel and holiday arrangements on a date of departure basis as opposed to a date of booking basis. This was done to bring the Company in line with the revenue recognition policies followed by other companies within the group.
The prior year comparatives have been restated on the basis that revenue recognition on a date of departure basis has always applied. This has resulted in a reduction in the retained profit and loss account balance brought forward at 1 January 2023 of £377,560. For the year ended 31 December 2023, debtors have reduced by £1,735,338, creditors have reduced by £1,084,263 and provisions have reduced by £14,737. This is a decrease in net assets of £636,338. Of this amount, £258,778 represents the reduction in profit before tax for the year ended 31 December 2023, with the balance of £377,560 being the reduction in recognised profits for the period prior to 1 January 2023, as noted above. These reductions in retained profits reflect the impact of the change in accounting policy to recognise turnover and income later than previously.


12.


Contingent liabilities

At 31 December 2023, there were contingent liabilities outstanding in respect of counter indemnities and guarantees given by the company in the normal course of business to its travel bond insurance obligors in respect of Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) and similar travel bonds amounting to £355,462 (2023: £286,700).


13.


Pension commitments

The Company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Company  in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Company  to the fund and amounted to £16,760 (2023: £11,288). Contributions totalling £Nil (2023: £Nil) were payable to the fund at the reporting date.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

14.


Related party transactions

N R Smithson
Director       
The Company trades out of premises that are 100% owned by N R Smithson.       
Total rent and service charges invoiced to the Company for the year amounted to £41,580 (2023- £39,600).     
       
Travelco Limited       
Another company in which N R Smithson is a director and shareholder. 
      
The Company makes sales to Travelco Limited.
       
Sales for the year amounted to £19,662 (2023: £75,500).          
The amount owed by Travelco Limited at the year-end amounted to £1,491 (2023 - £1,354).
    
Group companies       
The Company has taken advantage of the exemption from disclosing transactions with group companies on the basis that the Company is a wholly owned member.
Also, in relation to the Company's Air Travel Organisers Licence (ATOL) granted by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the ultimate holding company, Interline Travel & Tour Inc., has provided a Deed of Undertaking to the Air Travel Trust (ATT) Trustees in favour of the Company for the value of £1,250,000.


15.


Share capital

On 31 March 2021, the Company issued 150,000 cumulative redeemable preference shares of £1.00 each at par to its parent company Interline Travel & Tour Inc. These shares have no set redemption date, are redeemable only at the option of the Company, and no premium is payable on redemption.
These shares have also been subordinated to the Civil Aviation Association and cannot be redeemed without their prior written consent.  


16.


Controlling party

The immediate holding company is Dargal Interline Worldwide Company, a company registered in Canada and located at 1632 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna BC, V1Y 7T2, Canada.
The ultimate holding company is Interline Travel & Tour Inc., a Texas Corporation registered in the USA. There is no controlling party of Interline Travel & Tour Inc. Dargal Interline Worldwide Company is a 100% owned subsidiary of Interline Travel & Tour Inc. Copies of the consolidated accounts may be obtained from 12708 Riata Vista Circle, Ste A125, Austin, Texas 78727 USA.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

17.


Auditors' information

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

The audit report was signed on 22 May 2025 by M S Caldicott ACA FCCA CTA (Senior Statutory Auditor) on behalf of White Hart Associates (London) Limited.

 
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