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Shelbourne Motors Holdings Ltd
Strategic Report, Directors' Report and
Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 December 2024
Contents
Page
Strategic Report 1—2
Directors' Report 3—7
Independent Auditor's Report 8—11
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 12
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 13
Company Statement of Financial Position 14
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 15
Company Statement of Changes in Equity 16
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 17
Notes to the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 18
Notes to the Financial Statements 19—31
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Strategic Report
The directors present their strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Review of the Business
2024 was the first full year of operation of the business post reconstruction.
During the year the marketplace was difficult in terms of maintaining margins with both the weakness of the general economy and the confidence of consumers reflecting in pressures for all retailers, not just in the motor industry, to maintain competitive advantage.
Notwithstanding, turnover was up by 13% and this helped contribute to what was ultimately a successful year in the circumstances.
Overall, the business is in a strong financial position at the end of the year and the steps taken in 2024, both in terms of the reconstruction of the business activities, the renewal of focus of the management team on the business model and the impact of revenue and capital investment to strengthen and promote the existing key franchise partnerships, strongly indicates that further growth and success will follow.
Principal Risks and Uncertainties
The management of the company and the execution of the company and group's strategy are subject to any or all of the following risks and uncertainties:-
Franchise financial stability
The group relies on its franchised motor car dealerships. Without a franchise we may be unable to source new car stock or perform service warranty repairs. The group has attempted to mitigate this risk by having trading relationships with a number of manufacturers so that the impact of any one manufacturer failing would be reduced.
Competition
The retail motor trade is highly competitive and comprises of a number of large dealer networks and independent retailers. In addition, the aftersales market comprises of similar franchised businesses, supply and fit chains, and a large number of small independent garages and bodyshops. The group therefore offers customers different options depending upon price and quality of service they wish to take; our aftersales business is reliant on our customer service and the ability to adjust pricing in reaction to local competitive conditions.
Human resources and employees
The group's success depends to a large extent upon the effort and abilities of senior management and key employees. Further, our business is dependent upon our ability to continue to attract and retain skilled personnel.
Legislation
A number of regulations affect our business of selling, financing and servicing cars, such as those set out by the Financial Conduct Authority. Non-compliance can lead to fines or suspension from selling finance or general insurance products.
Stock value risk
The group is exposed, as are all businesses in this industry, to the risk of the value of its stock in trade falling due to general economic or industry specific factors, although currently stock values are not falling due to high demand. The directors mitigate this risk through a two-fold policy of ensuring the group only carries stock of a suitable profile and price range that is appropriately aged, and by a strict monthly write-down policy that immediately recognises any fall in value through the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.
General economic conditions
The general economic environment and levels of consumer and business confidence have a direct impact on levels of demand in the motor retail sector. Currently the UK is still facing a Cost of Living crisis with interest rates reduced to 4.25% and slow economic growth, but inflation is now down to 3.5%.
Market risk
Uncertainty in financial markets has dented consumer confidence. Steps taken by financial institutions to reduce exposure and risk have resulted in limiting available consumer credit. Initiatives led by the management team within the group have assisted in maintaining a good level of retail finance penetration.
Key performance indicators
Our KPIs are the percentage growth in both turnover and underlying profit which are shown in the Review of Business above. Gross profit margin is another KPI - this fell slightly in 2024 to 4.2% (2023: 4.9%).
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Section 172(1) Statement
The directors of Shelbourne Motors Holdings Limited consider, both individually and collectively, that they have acted in the way they consider, in good faith, would be most likely to prompts the success of the group for the benefit of its members as a whole (having regard to the stakeholders and matters set out in S172(l) (a) - (f) of the Companies Act 2006) in the decisions taken during the year ended 31 December 2024.
- Our plan was designed to have a long term beneficial impact on the group and to contribute to its success in delivering a high quality of service across all areas of our business.
- Our team members are fundamental to the delivery of our plan. We aim to be a responsible employer in our approach to the pay and benefits our team members receive. The health, safety and well being of our team members is one of our primary considerations in the way we do business.
- Engagement with suppliers and customers is key to our success. We meet with our major manufacturing partners regularly throughout the year and take appropriate action, where necessary, to prevent involvement in modern slavery, corruption, bribery and breaches of competition law.
- Our plan takes into account the impact of the group operations on the community, environment and our wider social responsibilities, in particular how we comply with environmental legislation pursue waste saving opportunities and react promptly to local community concerns.
- Our intention is to behave responsibly and ensure that management operate the business in a responsible manner, operating within the high standards of business conduct and good governance expected for a business such as ours and in doing so, will contribute to the delivery of our plan. The intention is to nurture our reputation, through both the construction and delivery of our plan that reflects our responsible behaviour.
On behalf of the board
Mrs C N Willis
Director
19th June 2025
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Directors' Report
The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Principal Activity
The principal activity of the company is that of property rental and of a holding company.
The principal activity of the group is that of operating motor dealerships.
Future Developments
These are covered in the Review of Business in the Strategic Report.
Dividends
The value of dividends paid amounted to £NIL (2023: £NIL).
The directors recommended a final dividend of £NIL (2023: £NIL).
Financial Instruments
The group uses various financial instruments, other than derivatives, which include bank, financial institution and stocking loans, cash and various items, such as consignment stock, trade debtors and trade creditors that arise directly from operations. The main purpose of these financial instruments is to raise finance for the group's operations. Their existence exposes the group to a number of financial risks.The significant risks arising from the group's financial instruments are interest rate risk, liquidity risk and credit risk.
The directors review and agree policies for the management of each of these risks which are noted below. These policies are consistent with those from the previous year.
Interest rate risk
The group sometimes uses bank borrowings and other loans to finance its operations during peak periods. The Bank of England base rates have been falling during 2024 and 2025 and are currently standing at 4.25%, thereby decreasing the group's interest payments on its variable rate loans tracked to that rate.
Liquidity risk
The group seeks to manage risk by ensuring sufficient liquidity is available to meet foreseeable needs and to invest cash and assets safely and profitably.
The group's policy throughout the year has been to achieve this objective through the day to day involvement of management in business decisions rather than through setting maximum or minimum liquidity ratios.
Credit risk
The group's principal financial assets are cash and trade debtors. The credit risk associated with the cash is minimal as the counterparts have high credit ratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies. The principal credit risk therefore arises from its trade debtors.
In order to manage credit risk, the directors have implemented processes to ensure receipt of cleared funds for vehicle sales before the vehicle is released. Other trade debtors require an approved credit limit in advance. The directors set credit limits for customers based on a combination of payment history and third party credit references. Credit limits are reviewed by the finance director on a regular basis in conjunction with debt ageing and collection history.
Directors
The directors who held office during the year were as follows:
Mr R F Ward
Mrs C N Willis
Mr P S Ward
Post Balance Sheet Events
There are no post balance sheet events to report in the financial statements.
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Employee Engagement Statement
Why it is important to engage?
Our employees are our business. Without them, we cannot deliver our group strategy.
Ways to engage
Employee satisfaction survey.
Apprenticeship programme.
Training and development.
Annual top performer awards.
Stakeholders' key interests
Career opportunities.
Pay and conditions.
Ongoing training and development.
Outcomes in 2024
We had a strong apprenticeship programme in 2024, expanding into other departments of the business rather than just technicians. Continued investments in staff.
Statement of Engagement with Suppliers, Customers and Others in a Business Relationship with the Group
1. Customers
Why it is important to engage?
The mission statement of our group is "to treat every customer as if they were a guest in our own home'.
Ways to engage
Website. 
Social media.
Customer surveys.
Customer service.
Stakeholders' key interests
Customer service. 
Convenience.
Product choice. 
Value for money.
Product knowledge.
Outcomes in 2024
Customer satisfaction remained a priority for the Group and we remained focused on reputation.
2. Manufacturers
Why it is important to engage?
The group operates a franchised business model so strong ongoing relationships with our manufacturer partners are fundamental to this.
Ways to engage
Organisation structure along a franchise line. 
Monthly performance reporting.
Representation on dealer councils.
Stakeholders' key interests
Brand standards.
New cars sales. 
Volume targets.
Customer satisfaction. 
Dealership performance.
Outcomes in 2024
Brand standards are continually audited by the brands.
New Renault Signage in Q2 2024.
Toyota plans are to refurbish in mid 2025.
3. Finance providers
Why it is important to engage?
Access to finance is key for the operation of the business and to provide our customers with the ability to finance vehicle purchases.
Ways to engage
Monthly performance reporting.
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Statement of Engagement with Suppliers, Customers and Others in a Business Relationship with the Group - continued
Monthly compliance reporting.
Credit reviews. 
Compliance reviews.
Stakeholders' key interests
Compliance with regulations.
Finance volumes written. 
Strength of financial provision.
Forecasting and business planning.
Outcomes in 2024
Good relationship with FCA via our agent.
Finance volumes were achieved in 2024.
Strong relationship with all finance houses.
4. Suppliers
Why it is important to engage?
Suppliers provide the essential goods and services which allow the business to operate efficiently.
Ways to engage
Regular feedback on performance. 
Periodic review of terms.
Stakeholders' key interests 
Prompt payment practices. 
Credit worthiness.
Long term relationships.
Outcomes in 2024
We remained consistent with between 30 - 60-day credit terms.
Operating a PO system.
We had a good relationship with all creditors.
5. Government and regulators
Why it is important to engage?
The group operates in a highly regulated environment, compliance is therefore essential to the business model.
Ways to engage
Open and constructive engagement with HMRC, FCA, DVLA etc.
Regular self audits of regulatory compliance performance
Continual management and training.
Stakeholders' key interests 
Compliance with laws and regulations. 
Treating customers fairly.
Payment of the correct amount of tax within timeframe.
Outcomes in 2024
Good relationship by Automotive Compliance with FCA regulations.
All VAT & other taxes paid on time.
6. Communities
Why it is important to engage?
Our businesses are integral members of their local community, so need to make a positive impact on those around them.
Ways to engage
Local community event sponsorship.
Actively taking part supporting other businesses through local Chambers.
Purchasing locally.
Being clean, quiet and respectful of neighbours.
Stakeholders' key interests
Contributing to the local economy.
Engaging with like-mided business and sharing knowledge.
Environmentally friendly. 
Outcomes in 2024
We contribute to two main local charities and several sport clubs at both senior and junior levels.
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Statement of Engagement with Suppliers, Customers and Others in a Business Relationship with the Group - continued
We remain focused on reducing our carbon footprint and encourage all employees to assist in this challenge.
Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting
Adler & Allan Group Limited were instructed by the group to undertake an assessment of energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as a result of business operations, for the financial year ending 31 December 2024. This report has been conducted in line with the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) Framework and the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic and Directors’ Reports) Regulations 2013.
Our energy and carbon calculations have been conducted in accordance with the UK Government’s Reporting Guidelines for Company Report. Data has been reviewed and verified by a third-party (Adler and Allan). GHG calculations have been performed using the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Reporting Standards (GHG Protocol) and ISO14064-1:2018 Greenhouse Gases – Part 1: Specification with guidance at the organization level for quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals. All emissions calculations use up to date GHG Conversion Factors for Company Report (BEIS) and are reported as carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e), accounting for all major greenhouse gases.
The table below sets out total energy consumption and resulting GHG emissions by scope arising from business operations.
Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)
2023
2024
% Change from BL
kWh
tCO2e
kWh
tCO2e
kWh
tCO2e
Diesel
606,156
144.94
455,194
115.64
-25%
-21%
Petrol
605,605
134.25
450,916
104.79
-26%
-22%
Gas Oil
649
0.17
177,030
40.77
+27,277%
+23,883%
Kerosene
105,606
26.04
73,880
19.19
-30%
-26%
Biomass
244,486

2.43
452,640
5.12
+85%
+111%
Scope 2 Emissions (tCO2e)
Purchased Electricity (location based)
580,928
120.30
617,617
127.90
+6%
+6%
Total emissions (tCO2e)
2,143,431

428.13
2,227,377
413.41
+4%
-4%
Carbon Intensity Ratios (location based)
tCO2e per £m Turnover
4.24
3.63
-14%
kgCO2e per Floor Area
19.81
19.30
-2%
The group is committed to responsible environmental and carbon management and will practice energy efficiency throughout our organisation, where possible and cost-effective to do so. We recognise that climate change is one of the most serious environmental challenges currently threatening the global community and we understand our role in firstly reducing our own direct emissions, as well as supporting our customers to transition to more efficient and low carbon vehicles.
Our absolute GHG emissions have decreased by 4% on the previous year. This was achieved via reducing reliance on diesel, kerosene, and petrol during the last 12 months. It is, however, recognised that kerosene and biomass are purchased on an ad-hoc basis and there may be annual variances depending on the timing of purchases.
During the last financial year, our revenue has increased by 13%. Despite this, the carbon intensity of our operations has decreased by 4%, demonstrating that we are able to achieve sustainable business growth whilst also reducing environmental impact.
In the future, we will continue to explore ways to save energy and natural resources, including low and zero emissions vehicles; renewable energy procurement and generation; and low carbon heating. Solar power has been quoted for and we are looking for implementation in 2025.
Additionally, sustainable champions are being selected to drive the group's sustainable goals and EV goals for staff are to be set.
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Statement of Directors' Responsibilities
The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards, comprising FRS102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland', and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and the group and of the profit or loss of the group for that period. In preparing the financial statements the directors are required to:
  • select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
  • make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
  • state whether applicable United Kingdom Accounting Standards, comprising FRS102, 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 directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company and group's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and the group and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and the group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Statement of Disclosure of Information to Auditors
In the case of each director in office at the date the Directors' Report is approved:
  • so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company and group's auditors are unaware; and
  • they have taken all the steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the company and group's auditors are aware of that information.
Independent Auditors
The auditors, Ascendis Audit Limited, will be proposed for re-appointment under Section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.
On behalf of the board
Mrs C N Willis
Director
19th June 2025
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Independent Auditor's Report
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Shelbourne Motors Holdings Ltd for the year ended 31 December 2024 which comprise the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, Company Statement of Financial Position, Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, Company Statement of Changes in Equity, 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 (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland".
In our opinion the financial statements:
  • give a true and fair view of the state of the group'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 Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the group and parent company 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 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 group and parent company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least 12 months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
Other Information
The other information comprises the information included in the annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. 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 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.
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 Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
  • the Strategic Report and Directors' Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
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Matters on Which We Are Required to Report by Exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the group and parent company and their environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic Report or the Directors' Report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
  • adequate accounting records have not been kept 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 or returns; or
  • certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
  • we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of Directors
As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 9, 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 group and 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 directors either intend to liquidate the group or the parent company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
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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.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below: 
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, control environment and business performance including the design of the group's remuneration policies, key drivers for directors' remuneration, bonus levels and performance targets;
- our enquiries of management about their own identification and assessment of the risks of irregularities;
- any matters we identified having obtained and reviewed the group'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, in particular in relation to the FCA;
- detecting and responding to the risks of fraud and whether they have knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud;
- the matters discussed among the audit engagement team regarding 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 group for fraud and identified the greatest potential for fraud in the following areas: bank payment processing, payroll, sales processing, used/demo stock valuation, and credit card/cash transactions. In common with all audits under lSAs (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 framework that the group 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 Companies Act 2006, pensions legislation and tax legislation.
Audit response to risks identified:-
ln addition to the above, our procedures to respond to risks identified included the following:
- reviewing the financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with provisions of relevant laws and regulations described as having a direct effect on the financial statements;
- enquiring of management concerning actual and potential litigation and claims;
- performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud;
- reviewing correspondence with the FCA and;
- in addressing the risk of fraud through management override of controls, testing the appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustments; assessing whether the judgements made in making accounting estimates are indicative of a potential bias; and evaluating the business rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of business.
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.
ln 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 group's ability to operate or to avoid a material penalty. These included the group's FCA regulatory requirements.
There are inherent limitations in our audit procedures described above. The more removed that laws and regulations are from financial transactions, the less likely it is that we would become aware of non-compliance. Auditing standards also limit the audit procedures required to identify non-compliance with laws and regulations to enquiry of the directors and other management and the inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence, if any. Material misstatements that arise due to fraud can be harder to detect than those that arise from error as they may involve deliberate concealment or collusion.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.
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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 that 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.
Paul Allan Byrne BA (Double Hons) FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of Ascendis Audit Limited , Statutory Auditor
19th June 2025
Ascendis Audit Limited
Unit 3, Building 2, The Colony
Altrincham Road
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 4LY
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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
2024 2023
Notes £ £
TURNOVER 3 113,891,521 100,836,899
Cost of sales (109,145,850 ) (95,894,513 )
GROSS PROFIT 4,745,671 4,942,386
Administrative expenses (5,148,190 ) (7,090,009 )
Other operating income 1,143,768 721,166
OPERATING PROFIT/(LOSS) 5 741,249 (1,426,457 )
Profit on disposal of fixed assets 91,979 112,079
Interest payable and similar charges 10 (453,387 ) (456,625 )
PROFIT/(LOSS) BEFORE TAXATION 379,841 (1,771,003 )
Tax on Profit/(loss) 11 (96,660 ) 700,745
PROFIT/(LOSS) AFTER TAXATION BEING PROFIT/(LOSS) FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE OWNERS OF THE PARENT 283,181 (1,070,258 )
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR - -
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE OWNERS OF THE PARENT 283,181 (1,070,258 )
The notes on pages 18 to 31 form part of these financial statements.
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Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
Registered number: NI687638
2024 2023
Notes £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets 12 14,692,229 13,458,663
14,692,229 13,458,663
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks 14 16,716,374 15,576,333
Debtors 15 3,681,313 3,088,046
Cash at bank and in hand 697 781
20,398,384 18,665,160
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 16 (16,868,557 ) (15,776,603 )
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) 3,529,827 2,888,557
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 18,222,056 16,347,220
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year 17 (9,021,637 ) (7,428,955 )
PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES
Deferred Taxation 19 (115,670 ) (116,697 )
NET ASSETS 9,084,749 8,801,568
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Called up share capital 21 20,000 20,000
Capital redemption reserve 10,000 10,000
Income Statement 9,054,749 8,771,568
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 9,084,749 8,801,568
On behalf of the board
Mrs C N Willis
Director
19th June 2025
The notes on pages 18 to 31 form part of these financial statements.
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Company Statement of Financial Position
Registered number: NI687638
2024 2023
Notes £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets 12 11,000,019 10,313,414
Investments 13 20,000 20,000
11,020,019 10,333,414
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 15 1,018,058 426,956
1,018,058 426,956
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 16 (8,161,780 ) (6,592,095 )
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) (7,143,722 ) (6,165,139 )
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 3,876,297 4,168,275
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year 17 (2,121,637 ) (2,348,955 )
PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES
Deferred Taxation 19 (73,387 ) (102,167 )
NET ASSETS 1,681,273 1,717,153
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Called up share capital 21 20,000 20,000
Income Statement 1,661,273 1,697,153
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 1,681,273 1,717,153
In accordance with section 408(3) of the Companies Act 2006, the company has not presented its own profit and loss account and the related notes. The company's (loss)/profit for the year was £(35,880 ) (2023: £1,697,153).
On behalf of the board
Mrs Caroline Willis
Director
19th June 2025
The notes on pages 18 to 31 form part of these financial statements.
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
Share Capital Revaluation reserve Capital Redemption Income Statement Total
£ £ £ £ £
As at 1 January 2023 20,000 1,923,723 10,000 7,918,103 9,871,826
Loss for the year and total comprehensive income - - - (1,070,258 ) (1,070,258)
Dividends paid - - - - -
Transfer from revaluation reserve - - - 1,923,723 1,923,723
Transfer to/from Profit & Loss Account - (1,923,723 ) - - (1,923,723)
As at 31 December 2023 and 1 January 2024 20,000 - 10,000 8,771,568 8,801,568
Profit for the year and total comprehensive income - - - 283,181 283,181
As at 31 December 2024 20,000 - 10,000 9,054,749 9,084,749
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Company Statement of Changes in Equity
Share Capital Revaluation reserve Capital Redemption Income Statement Total
£ £ £ £ £
As at 1 January 2023 20,000 - - - 20,000
Profit for the year and total comprehensive income - - - 1,697,153 1,697,153
As at 31 December 2023 and 1 January 2024 20,000 - - 1,697,153 1,717,153
Loss for the year and total comprehensive income - - - (35,880 ) (35,880)
As at 31 December 2024 20,000 - - 1,661,273 1,681,273
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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
2024 2023
Notes £ £
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash generated from/(used in) operations 1 940,998 (685,920 )
Interest paid (453,387 ) (456,625 )
Tax paid (181,298 ) (365,738 )
Net cash generated from/(used in) operating activities 306,313 (1,508,283 )
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible assets (3,912,109 ) (2,646,832 )
Proceeds from disposal of tangible assets 1,767,701 3,655,850
Net cash (used in)/generated from investing activities (2,144,408 ) 1,009,018
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from new other loans 2,380,000 880,000
Repayment of other loans (547,318) (547,318)
Amount withdrawn by directors (59,608) (136,800)
Net cash generated from financing activities 1,773,074 195,882
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (65,021 ) (303,383 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 2 (433,010 ) (129,627 )
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 2 (498,031 ) (433,010 )
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Notes to the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
1. Reconciliation of profit/(loss) for the financial year to cash generated from/(used in) operations
2024 2023
£ £
Profit/(loss) for the financial year 283,181 (1,070,258 )
Adjustments for:
Tax on profit/(loss) 96,660 (700,745 )
Interest expense 453,387 456,625
Depreciation of tangible assets 1,002,821 902,613
Profit on disposal of tangible assets (91,979) (539,628)
Movements in working capital:
(Increase)/decrease in stocks (1,055,549 ) 918,392
(Increase)/decrease in trade and other debtors (593,267 ) 331,633
Increase/(decrease) in trade and other creditors 845,744 (984,552 )
Net cash generated from/(used in) operations 940,998 (685,920 )
2. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, as stated in the Statement of Cash Flows, relates to the following items in the Balance Sheet:
2024 2023
£ £
Cash at bank and in hand 697 781
Overdraft facilities repayable on demand (498,728 ) (433,791 )
Cash and cash equivalents as stated in the Statement of Cash Flows (498,031) (433,010)
3. Analysis of changes in net debt
As at 1 January 2024 Cash flows As at 31 December 2024
£ £ £
Cash at bank and in hand 781 (84) 697
Overdraft facilities repayable on demand (433,791) (64,937) (498,728)
Cash and cash equivalents (433,010 ) (65,021) (498,031 )
Debts falling due within one year (367,316 ) (240,000) (607,316 )
Debts falling due after more than one year (7,428,955) (1,592,682) (9,021,637)
(8,229,281) (1,897,703) (10,126,984)
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Notes to the Financial Statements
1. General Information
Shelbourne Motors Holdings Ltd is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in Northern Ireland, registered number NI687638 . The registered office, and principal place of business, is 334 Tandragee Road, Portadown, Craigavon, BT62 3RB.
The trading subsidiary has no single principal place of business.
The presentational currency of the financial statements is Pound Sterling (£).
Amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
2. Accounting Policies
2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'' and the Companies Act 2006.
2.2. Basis Of Consolidation
The Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income and Consolidated Statement of Financial Position include the financial statements of the company and its subsidiary undertakings made up to 31 December 2024. The consolidated financial statements have been drawn up under the merger accounting method. Intra group balances, transactions and profits are eliminated fully on consolidation.
2.3. Going Concern Disclosure
The directors have not identified any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt about the group and parent company's ability to continue as a going concern.
2.4. Significant judgements and estimations
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported for assets and liabilities at the reporting date and the amounts reported for revenues and expenses during the year. However, the nature of estimation means that actual outcomes might differ from those estimates.
The following judgements have been made by the directors in applying the company's and group's accounting policies:
Property, plant and equipment
At each reporting date property, plant and equipment is assessed for any indication of impairment. If such an indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined based on value in use calculations which require estimates to be made of future cash flows. An impairment loss is recognised where the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount.
Stock valuation
Stock valuation is regularly monitored against age profile and market demand. Management use a number of market tools during the appraisal process including CAP valuation guides. The directors perform regular reviews to assess if any provision is required.
Consignment stock
Consignment stock has been included within the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position on the grounds that the group considerably bears the risks and rewards of ownership attached to these vehicles. As such, the consignment stock is considered to be under control of the group.
Brand incentives
The group receives income in the form of various incentives which are determined by the group's brand partners. The amount receivable is generally based on achieving specific objectives such as a specified sales volume, as well as other objectives including maintaining brand partner standards which may include, but are not limited to, retail centre image and design requirements, customer satisfaction survey results and training standards. Objectives are generally set and measured on either a quarterly or annual basis.
Where incentives are based on a specific sales volume or number of registrations, the related income is recognised as a reduction in cost of sales when it is reasonably certain that the income has been earned. This is generally the later of the date the related vehicles are sold or registered or when it is reasonably certain that the related target will be met. Where incentives are linked to retail centre image and design requirements, customer satisfaction survey results or training standards, they are recognised as a reduction in cost of sales when it is reasonably certain that the incentive will be received for the relevant period.
The group may also receive contributions towards advertising and promotional expenditure. Where such contributions are received they are recognised as a reduction in the related expenditure in the period to which they relate.
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2.5. Turnover
Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, net of discounts and value added tax, when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the buyer. In general this occurs when vehicles or parts have been supplied or when a service has been completed.
Turnover from the hire of vehicles is recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, net of discount and value added tax, over the hire period.
Rental income and management charge income is accounted for on an accruals basis. 
Commission income is accounted for on a receivable basis.
2.6. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
Freehold 2% per annum on a straight line basis
Plant & Machinery 5% - 33% per annum on a straight line basis
Motor Vehicles 20% - 33% per annum on a straight line basis
Fixtures & Fittings 6.67% - 33% per annum on a straight line basis
Computer Equipment 10% - 33% per annum on a straight line basis
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. The group took advantage of the transitional exemption set out in the triennial review of FRS 102 to record certain freehold property at a deemed cost of £5,529,868.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.
2.7. Investments
Investments in subsidiary undertakings are stated at cost less provision for impairment where necessary.
2.8. Stocks and Work in Progress
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.
At each reporting date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.
Consignment vehicles are regarded as being under the control of the group, and in accordance with FRS 102 are included in stocks on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, although legal title has not passed to the group. The corresponding liability is included in trade creditors and is secured directly on these vehicles.
2.9. Financial Instruments
The company and group only have basic financial instruments, which are recognised at amortised cost.
2.10. Taxation
Current tax
Taxation for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity.
Current tax is recognised at the amount of tax payable using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the statement of financial position date.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the statement of financial position date.
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2.10. Taxation - continued
Timing differences arise from the inclusion of income and expenses in tax assessments in periods different from those in which they are recognised in financial statements. Deferred tax is measured using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the year end and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference.
Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits.
2.11. Pensions
The group operates a defined pension contribution scheme. Contributions are charged to the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme.
2.12. Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs are charged to the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income on an accruals basis.
2.13. Dividends
Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders.
3. Turnover
Analysis of turnover by class of business is as follows:
2024 2023
£ £
Commissions 396,896 484,684
Management charge income 36,000 24,000
Rendering of services 3,998,934 3,743,700
Rental income 36,000 24,000
Sale of goods 109,020,704 96,205,979
Vehicle hire 402,987 354,536
113,891,521 100,836,899
Analysis of turnover by geographical market is as follows:
2024 2023
£ £
United Kingdom 113,248,268 100,491,664
Europe 643,253 345,235
113,891,521 100,836,899
4. Other Operating Income
2024 2023
£ £
Commission income 234,771 -
Other operating income 908,997 721,166
1,143,768 721,166
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5. Operating Profit/(loss)
The operating profit/(loss) is stated after charging:
2024 2023
£ £
Bad debts 11,230 14,392
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 1,002,821 902,613
Profit on disposal of tangible fixed assets - (427,549 )
6. Auditor's Remuneration
Remuneration received by the company's auditors and their associates during the year was as follows:
2024 2023
£ £
Audit Services
Audit of the group and company's financial statements 9,000 12,500
Other Services
Other non-audit services 1,950 11,175
7. Staff Costs
Staff costs, including directors' remuneration, were as follows:
Group Company
2024 2023 2024 2023
£ £ £ £
Wages and salaries 6,100,100 5,598,881 1,410,000 -
Social security costs 674,408 518,823 193,981 -
Other pension costs 95,957 169,884 - -
6,870,465 6,287,588 1,603,981 -
8. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees, including directors, during the year was as follows:
Group Company
2024 2023 2024 2023
Sales 128 114 - -
Administration 27 29 - -
Directors 3 3 3 -
158 146 3 -
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9. Directors' remuneration
2024 2023
£ £
Emoluments 1,413,614 1,293,338
Company contributions to money purchase pension schemes - 94,647
1,413,614 1,387,985
The number of directors to whom retirement benefits were accruing was as follows:
2024 2023
Money purchase pension schemes 3 3
Information regarding the highest paid director was as follows:
2024 2023
£ £
Emoluments 471,350 431,193
Company contributions to money purchase pension schemes - 31,549
471,350 462,742
10. Interest Payable and Similar Charges
2024 2023
£ £
Interest payable on other loans 226,782 190,932
Other finance charges 226,605 265,693
453,387 456,625
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11. Tax on Profit
The tax charge/(credit) on the profit for the year was as follows:
Tax Rate 2024 2023
2024 2023 £ £
Current tax
UK Corporation Tax 25.0% 23.5% 97,446 180,991
Prior period adjustment 241 9,220
97,687 190,211
Deferred Tax
Deferred tax credit (1,027 ) (890,956 )
Total tax charge for the period 96,660 (700,745 )
The actual charge/(credit) for the year can be reconciled to the expected charge/(credit) for the year based on the profit and the standard rate of corporation tax as follows:
2024 2023
£ £
Profit before tax 379,841 (1,771,003)
Tax on profit at 25% (UK standard rate) 94,960 (416,558 )
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes 2,270 574,087
Capital allowances (6,024 ) 153,438
Short term timing differences 6,240 -
Prior period adjustment 241 9,220
Difference in tax rates - (63,694 )
Deferred tax from unrecognised tax loss or credit (1,027 ) (830,313 )
Revenue exempt from taxation - (126,925 )
Total tax charge for the period 96,660 (700,745)
12. Tangible Assets
Group
Land & Property
Freehold Plant & Machinery Motor Vehicles Fixtures & Fittings
£ £ £ £
Cost
As at 1 January 2024 11,596,717 1,034,431 3,630,683 823,479
Additions 645,907 20,788 2,956,481 288,933
Disposals - - (2,178,569 ) -
As at 31 December 2024 12,242,624 1,055,219 4,408,595 1,112,412
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Depreciation
As at 1 January 2024 1,454,352 679,434 790,049 715,810
Provided during the period 108,300 65,323 767,406 54,694
Disposals - - (502,847 ) -
As at 31 December 2024 1,562,652 744,757 1,054,608 770,504
Net Book Value
As at 31 December 2024 10,679,972 310,462 3,353,987 341,908
As at 1 January 2024 10,142,365 354,997 2,840,634 107,669
Computer Equipment Total
£ £
Cost
As at 1 January 2024 189,848 17,275,158
Additions - 3,912,109
Disposals - (2,178,569 )
As at 31 December 2024 189,848 19,008,698
Depreciation
As at 1 January 2024 176,850 3,816,495
Provided during the period 7,098 1,002,821
Disposals - (502,847 )
As at 31 December 2024 183,948 4,316,469
Net Book Value
As at 31 December 2024 5,900 14,692,229
As at 1 January 2024 12,998 13,458,663
Included in cost of land and buildings is freehold land of £821,833 (2023: £821,833) which is not depreciated.
Company
Land & Property
Freehold Motor Vehicles Fixtures & Fittings Total
£ £ £ £
Cost
As at 1 January 2024 11,597,242 242,059 214,215 12,053,516
Additions 645,907 - 196,574 842,481
As at 31 December 2024 12,243,149 242,059 410,789 12,895,997
Depreciation
As at 1 January 2024 1,454,354 79,683 206,065 1,740,102
Provided during the period 108,300 25,856 21,720 155,876
As at 31 December 2024 1,562,654 105,539 227,785 1,895,978
Net Book Value
As at 31 December 2024 10,680,495 136,520 183,004 11,000,019
As at 1 January 2024 10,142,888 162,376 8,150 10,313,414
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Included in cost of land and buildings is freehold land of £821,833 (2023: £821,833) which is not depreciated.
13. Investments
Company
Subsidiaries
£
Cost
As at 1 January 2024 20,000
As at 31 December 2024 20,000
Provision
As at 1 January 2024 -
As at 31 December 2024 -
Net Book Value
As at 31 December 2024 20,000
As at 1 January 2024 20,000
Subsidiaries
Details of the company's subsidiaries as at 31 December 2024 are as follows:
Name of undertaking Registered Office Class of shares held Direct holding Indirect holding
Shelbourne Motors Limited 334 Tandragee Road, Portadown, County Armagh, BT62 3RB Ordinary A & B 100.00% -
Shelbourne Motors (Nissan) Limited 334 Tandragee Road, Portadown, County Armagh, BT62 3RB Ordinary - 100.00%
Shelbourne Motors (Portadown) Limited 334 Tandragee Road, Portadown, County Armagh, BT62 3RB Ordinary - 100.00%
Orchard Cars Limited 334 Tandragee Road, Portadown, County Armagh, BT62 3RB Ordinary - 100.00%
Shelbourne Motors (Newry) Limited 334 Tandragee Road, Portadown, County Armagh, BT62 3RB Ordinary - 100.00%
Fleet4You Limited 334 Tandragee Road, Portadown, County Armagh, BT62 3RB Ordinary - 100.00%
The principal activities of Shelbourne Motors Limited were those of operating motor dealerships and vehicle rental.
All other subsidiaries were dormant during the year ended 31 December 2024 and had zero balance sheet totals at that date.
14. Stocks
2024 2023
£ £
Vehicle stock 16,298,286 15,292,433
Parts and accessories 418,088 283,900
16,716,374 15,576,333
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The movement on the group stock provision during the year was as follows:-
2024
2023
£
£
Balance at 1 January
969,496
661,342
Released in the year
(228,843)
(22,645)
Provided in the year
38,194
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330,799
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Balance at 31 December
778,847image
969,496
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15. Debtors
Group Company
2024 2023 2024 2023
£ £ £ £
Due within one year
Trade debtors 1,814,768 1,193,698 - -
Amounts owed by group undertakings - - 872,687 -
Other debtors 1,866,545 1,894,348 145,371 426,956
3,681,313 3,088,046 1,018,058 426,956
There were no bad debt provisions at either 31 December 2024 or 31 December 2023 for either the group or the company.
16. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
Group Company
2024 2023 2024 2023
£ £ £ £
Trade creditors 5,332,085 4,964,264 49,153 14,561
Bank loans and overdrafts 498,728 433,791 6,046,148 5,707,579
Other loans 607,316 367,316 227,316 227,316
Other creditors 8,603,573 8,430,781 1,392,100 534,527
Corporation tax 97,380 180,991 18,858 -
Taxation and social security 190,891 378,991 139,988 69,511
Accruals and deferred income 1,538,584 1,020,469 288,217 38,601
16,868,557 15,776,603 8,161,780 6,592,095
17. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year
Group Company
2024 2023 2024 2023
£ £ £ £
Other loans 9,021,637 7,428,955 2,121,637 2,348,955
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Of the creditors the following amounts are secured.
Group
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
Bank overdrafts
498,728
433,791
6,046,148
5,707,579
Other loans
2,348,953
2,576,271
2,348,953
2,576,271
Stock funding
18,252,830
17,671,713
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-
image21,100,511
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image8,395,101
image8,283,850
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The bank overdrafts are secured by way of a fixed charge over the book debts of the group and by a floating charge over the assets of the group.
The stock funding is secured over the vehicles financed and over the freehold propert at Portadown.
The other loan is secured over the freehold property at Newry.
18. Loans
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:
Group Company
2024 2023 2024 2023
£ £ £ £
Amounts falling due within one year or on demand:
Other loans 607,316 367,316 227,316 227,316
Group Company
2024 2023 2024 2023
£ £ £ £
Amounts falling due between one and five years:
Other loans 9,021,637 7,428,955 2,121,637 2,348,955
(1) £2,348,953 (2023: £2,576,271) which is repayable over 15 years, ending in December 2034, with equal monthly instalments of £18,943 at an interest rate of 2.1% above Bank of England base rate;
(2) £nil (2023: £140,000) which is repayable over 5 years, ending in December 2024, with an equal annual instalment of £152,848 including a fixed interest charge of £12,848 per annum;
(3) £1,000,000 (2023: £nil) which is repayable over 5 years with an equal instalment of £267,175 including a fixed interest charge of £67,175 per annum;
(4) £6,100,000 (2023: £4,900,000) which is on a rolling basis at an interest rate of 2.15% above Bank of England base rate;
(5) £180,000 (2023: £180,000) which is on a rolling basis at an interest rate of nil.
19. Deferred Taxation
The provision for deferred tax is made up as follows:
Group Company
2024 2023 2024 2023
£ £ £ £
Other timing differences 115,670 116,697 73,387 102,167
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Deferred taxation is analysed below:
Group
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
129,007
116,697
80,484
102,167
Short term timing differences
(6,240)
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-
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-
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122,767image
116,697
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80,484image
102,167
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20. Provisions for Liabilities
Group
Deferred Tax Total
£ £
As at 1 January 2024 116,697 116,697
Reversals (1,027 ) (1,027)
Balance at 31 December 2024 115,670 115,670
Company
Deferred Tax Total
£ £
As at 1 January 2024 102,167 102,167
Reversals (28,780 ) (28,780)
Balance at 31 December 2024 73,387 73,387
21. Share Capital
2024 2023
Allotted, called up and fully paid £ £
18,000 Ordinary A shares of £ 1.00 each 18,000 18,000
2,000 Ordinary B Shares of £ 1.00 each 2,000 2,000
20,000 20,000
The ordinary A shares and ordinary B shares have full rights in respect to voting, dividends and distributions.
22. Contingent Liabilities
Group
The group had no contingent liabilities at either 31 December 2024 or 31 December 2023.
Company
The company is subject to a cross guarantee over a manufacturer loan held by its subsidiary undertaking, Shelbourne Motors Limited. At the year end this loan amounted to £6,280,000 (2023: £5,080,000).
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23. Capital Commitments
2024 2023
£ £
At the end of the period - 1,009,950
24. Pension Commitments
The group operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the group in an independently administered fund.
During the year the charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes was £95,957 (2023: £169,884).
At the statement of financial position date contributions of £24,961 (2023: £0) were due to the fund and are included in creditors.
25. Reserves
Group
Capital redemption reserve
This reserve comprises the nominal value of shares repurchased by the company in 2017.
Retained earnings
This reserve comprises all current and prior period retained profits and losses less dividends and other distributions.
Revaluation reserve
This reserve comprised prior year fixed asset revaluation gains. These gains were realised as part of the group restructure in 2023 and have been transferred to retained earnings.
26. Related Party Disclosures
The company has taken advantage of exemption, under 33.1A of the Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland", not to disclose 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.
At the year end the company was owed £872,687 (2023: £nil) by these companies.
Shelbourne Motors Limited Pension Scheme
The directors of the group have an interest in Shelbourne Motors Limited Pension Scheme. 
During the year the group had two loans with the pension scheme. In respect of the first loan, at the year end, the group owed the scheme £nil (2023: £140,000) and interest charged on this loan during the year amounted to £2,141 (2023: £nil). In respect of the second loan the group owed the scheme £1,000,000 (2023: £nil) and interest charged on this loan during the year amounted to £44,784 (2023: £nil).
Ricapa Holdings Ltd
The group is also related to Ricapa Holdings Ltd through common directors/owners.
At the year end the group was owed £28,708 (2023: £nil) by, and owed £474,619 (2023: £nil) to, Ricapa Holdings Ltd.
At the start of previous year a loan of £1,354,500 was due from Ricapa Holdings Ltd. During the previous year a further loan of £500,000 was made to Ricapa Holdings Ltd and subsequently the entire loan of £1,854,500 was written off in the previous year. This loan was interest free, repayable on demand and the group held no security in its respect.
SVR Go Holdings Ltd
The company is also related to SVR Go Holdings Ltd through common directors/owners.
During the year management charges of £36,000 (2023: £24,000), payroll recharges of £45,000 (2023: £38,500), and rent recharges of £36,000 (2023: £24,000) were raised to SVR Go Holdings Ltd.
The group also made purchases of £1,630,969 (2023: £4,167,999) from, and sales of £2,046,361 (2023:£3,499,396) to, SVR Go Holdings Ltd.
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26. Related Party Disclosures - continued
During the year the group recharged vehicle costs of £234,771 (2023: £nil) to SVR Go Holdings Ltd.
At the year end the group was owed £1,352,276 (2023: £1,276,776) by, and owed £1,218,607 (2023: £852,774) to, SVR Go Holdings Ltd.
During the previous year the group made a loan of £500,000 to SVR Go Holdings Ltd. This loan was subsequently written off in the previous year. This loan was interest free, repayable on demand and the group held no security in its respect.
Directors
At the year end the company and group owed its directors £411,483 (2023: £471,091). These loans are interest free, repayable on demand and are secured by a charge dated 27 March 2024 over part of the land at 334 Tandragee Road.
During the year, the group sold vehicles for a total of £69,636 (2023: £114,385) to its directors on an arm's length basis.
27. Controlling Parties
There is no single ultimate controlling party.
28. Exceptional Items
2024
2023
£
£
Ricapa Holdings Ltd - loan written off
-
1,854,500
SVR Go Holdings Ltd - loan written off
-
500,000
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2,354,500
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