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COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 06692651
Apex Europe Limited
Financial Statements
30 March 2024
Apex Europe Limited
Financial Statements
Year ended 30 March 2024
Contents
Page
Officers and professional advisers
1
Strategic report
2
Directors' report
4
Independent auditor's report to the members
6
Statement of income and retained earnings
10
Statement of financial position
11
Notes to the financial statements
12
Apex Europe Limited
Officers and Professional Advisers
The board of directors
Mr L McLachlan
Miss L McLachlan
Registered office
Old Hall Farm
19 Barnston Lane
Moreton
Wirral
England
CH46 7TN
Registered number 06692651 (England and Wales)
Auditor
Hailwood & Co.
Chartered accountants & statutory auditor
392-394 Hoylake Road
Moreton
Wirral
CH46 6DF
Apex Europe Limited
Strategic Report
Year ended 30 March 2024
The directors present their strategic report for the year ended 30 March 2024. The company's business activity consists of the provision of workers.
Review of business
Turnover decreased from £12.2 million to £4.9 million this year. The company's gross profit has decreased from 11.0% to 2%. The employee numbers have decreased from 275 to 260.
Principal risks and uncertainties
The group operates in an area which is impacted by legislative changes with its principal risks being governmental changes and the associated impact on the regulations along with any changes in employment law and agency workers regulations. The group's credit and price risk are very low as the structure of the business means monies are received upfront so the group does not have any external debtors. There is an unsecured intercompany debtor to an associated non group entity; no interest is charged on this loan. It is considered recoverable due the other assets held within the associated company. The group manages financial risk by monitoring cash flow to ensure that the group is able to meet its foreseeable debts as they fall due. The directors recognise the importance of the group's environmental responsibilities. The group monitors its impact on the environment, and designs and implements policies to mitigate any adverse impact that might be caused by its activities. These include recycling and reduction of energy consumption. The group communicates wherever possible with electronic methods in order to minimise its carbon footprint.
Employee policy
It is the company's policy that matters which will likely affect the employee's interests are communicated and discussed via unions, staff councils and meetings. The company's policy is to ensure all employees are aware of the financial and economic factors that affect the performance of the company, which is conveyed by providing employees with information on training and other key developments. The company fully considers any applications made by disabled persons for employment, whilst bearing in mind the applicant's aptitudes and abilities. The company's policy includes the arrangement of appropriate training and opportunities for career development of disabled persons are identical to that of other employees. It is the company's policy that in the event of any members of staff becoming disables, the upmost effort is made to ensure their continued employment with the group and that the appropriate training is arranged.
Future developments
The company is actively pursuing further accreditations, and once achieved, it anticipates a strong rebound in turnover. This is likely to restore revenues to previous levels and unlock exciting opportunities for further growth and expansion with its well-established client relationships which have been strengthened further during the year through our focus on robust compliance and efficient processes, will play a key role in this upward trajectory. We are also making significant investments in our onboarding and processing software to enhance operational efficiency. With a strong pipeline of new business heading into the next financial year, the outlook remains positive. Additionally, a series of internal promotions have elevated highly skilled and experienced team members to senior roles, reinforcing our leadership strength and positioning the Group for sustained success.
Assessment of prospects and viability
The directors confirm that they have a reasonable expectation that the company will be able to continue in operation and meets its liabilities.
This report was approved by the board of directors on 25 March 2025 and signed on behalf of the board by:
Miss L McLachlan
Director
Registered office:
Old Hall Farm
19 Barnston Lane
Moreton
Wirral
England
CH46 7TN
Apex Europe Limited
Directors' Report
Year ended 30 March 2024
The directors present their report and the financial statements of the company for the year ended 30 March 2024 .
Directors
The directors who served the company during the year were as follows:
Mr L McLachlan
Miss L McLachlan
Dividends
Particulars of recommended dividends are detailed in note 11 to the financial statements.
Employment of disabled persons
The company is committed to promoting equality and inclusivity in the workplace. Applications for employment from disabled persons are given full consideration, taking into account the individual's aptitudes and abilities. The company’s policy ensures that disabled employees have access to training and career development opportunities equivalent to those available to all staff. In the event that an employee becomes disabled during their tenure, the company is dedicated to making every reasonable effort to retain their employment within the group, providing appropriate training and support as needed.
Employee involvement
The company values open communication and actively engages with employees on matters affecting their interests through unions, staff councils, and regular meetings. It is our policy to ensure that all employees are well-informed about financial and economic factors impacting company performance. This is achieved by sharing relevant information, offering training, and updating staff on key developments.
Directors' responsibilities statement
The directors are responsible for preparing the directors' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Under Companies Act 2006 the directors are required 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 and applicable law). The directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the company financial position and performance of the company for that period. In preparing these 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; - prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business. The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and 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 hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Auditor
Each director at the date of approval of this report confirms that: - to the best of their knowledge, there is no relevant audit information of which the company's auditor is unaware; and - they have taken all necessary steps to ensure they are aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the company's auditor is informed of such information.
This report was approved by the board of directors on 25 March 2025 and signed on behalf of the board by:
Miss L McLachlan
Director
Registered office:
Old Hall Farm
19 Barnston Lane
Moreton
Wirral
England
CH46 7TN
Apex Europe Limited
Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Apex Europe Limited
Year ended 30 March 2024
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Apex Europe Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 30 March 2024 which comprise the statement of income and retained earnings, statement of financial position and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). In our opinion the financial statements: - give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 30 March 2024 and of its loss for the year then ended; - have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; - have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the 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
We draw attention to note 3 in the financial statements, which describes the effect of reduced turnover in the year ended 31 March 2024 continuing into the new accounting period.
As stated in note 3, these events or conditions, indicate that a material uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on the company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.
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.
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. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
- the information given in the strategic report and the directors' report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
- the strategic report and the directors' report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the strategic report or the directors' report. We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: - adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or - the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or - certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or - we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of directors
As explained more fully in the directors' responsibilities statement, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below: - We ascertained what financial controls are in place to prevent loss or misappropriation of the company's assets, reached conclusions on their adequacy, and observed them in operation. - Based on the above we assessed the risk that the accounts could be misstated due to irregularities, and selected appropriately sized samples of transactions to verify through detailed testing. - Sample sizes were such that we would expect to have a reasonable expectation of discovering material misstatements. Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation. As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs (UK), we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also: - Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. - Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the internal control. - Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the directors. - Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the company to cease to continue as a going concern. - Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. Use of our report
This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with chapter 3 of part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
A D French
(Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of
Hailwood & Co.
Chartered accountants & statutory auditor
392-394 Hoylake Road
Moreton
Wirral
CH46 6DF
25 March 2025
Apex Europe Limited
Statement of Income and Retained Earnings
Year ended 30 March 2024
2024
2023
Note
£
£
Turnover
4
4,899,406
12,250,405
Cost of sales
( 4,799,940)
( 10,906,962)
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-------------
Gross profit
99,466
1,343,443
Administrative expenses
( 178,814)
( 1,341,604)
---------
------------
Operating (loss)/profit
5
( 79,348)
1,839
Other interest receivable and similar income
8
142
Interest payable and similar expenses
9
( 13,012)
( 1,052)
---------
------------
(Loss)/profit before taxation
( 92,218)
787
Tax on (loss)/profit
10
( 523)
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----
(Loss)/profit for the financial year and total comprehensive income
( 92,218)
264
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----
Dividends paid and payable
11
( 15,000)
( 50,000)
Retained earnings at the start of the year
161,566
211,302
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---------
Retained earnings at the end of the year
54,348
161,566
---------
---------
All the activities of the company are from continuing operations.
Apex Europe Limited
Statement of Financial Position
30 March 2024
2024
2023
Note
£
£
Current assets
Debtors
13
1,852,651
1,425,797
Cash at bank and in hand
116,301
41,748
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------------
1,968,952
1,467,545
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
14
( 1,898,675)
( 1,280,082)
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------------
Net current assets
70,277
187,463
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---------
Total assets less current liabilities
70,277
187,463
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
15
( 15,829)
( 25,797)
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---------
Net assets
54,448
161,666
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---------
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
17
100
100
Profit and loss account
18
54,348
161,566
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---------
Shareholders funds
54,448
161,666
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---------
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the medium companies regime.
These financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 25 March 2025 , and are signed on behalf of the board by:
Miss L McLachlan
Director
Company registration number: 06692651
Apex Europe Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year ended 30 March 2024
1. General information
The company is a private company limited by shares, registered in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is Old Hall Farm, 19 Barnston Lane, Moreton, Wirral, CH46 7TN, England.
2. Statement of compliance
These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland'.
3. Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through profit or loss.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.
Debtor balances
The directors have made a judgement that a significant amount due from a connected party is recoverable.
Going concern
The Directors have prepared the accounts using the going concern basis of accounting. Whilst they maintain that this basis remains appropriate, the company has undergone a planned change in its client base which saw numbers dropping in the year. They remained low until late 2024. Since then the trend has been upwards, however, this needs to continue in order for the company to return to profitability in 2025/26. The course of action described above has only been possible through a payment holiday being extended by the group's related service company Pearl Management Limited in respect of its management charges.
Disclosure exemptions
The entity satisfies the criteria of being a qualifying entity as defined in FRS 102. As such, advantage has been taken of the following disclosure exemptions available under paragraph 1.12 of FRS 102: no cash flow statement has been presented for the company.
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the company's accounting policies, management is required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily available from other sources. The estimates and underlying assumptions are based on experience and other factors considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The key judgements and sources of estimation uncertainty that have a significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements are described in the accounting policies.
Revenue recognition
Turnover represents net invoiced sales from payroll services and is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. Turnover is recognised as the service is provided. Revenue from the rendering of services is measured by reference to the stage of completion of the service transaction at the end of the reporting period provided that the outcome can be reliably estimated. When the outcome cannot be reliably estimated, revenue is recognised only to the extent that it is probable the expenses recognised will be recovered.
Income tax
The taxation expense represents the aggregate amount of current tax and deferred tax recognised in the reporting period. Tax is recognised in the Income Statement, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. Current tax is recognised on taxable profit for the current and past periods. Current tax is measured at the amounts of tax payable or recoverable using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date. Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the reporting date. Timing differences arise from the inclusion of income and expenses in tax assessments in periods different from those in which they are recognised in financial statements. Deferred tax is measured using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the year end and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference. Current or deferred taxation assets and liabilities are not discounted. 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.
Tangible assets
Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Any tangible assets carried at revalued amounts are recorded at the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. An increase in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of a revaluation, is recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity, except to the extent it reverses a revaluation decrease of the same asset previously recognised in profit or loss. A decrease in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of revaluation, is recognised in other comprehensive income to the extent of any previously recognised revaluation increase accumulated in equity in respect of that asset. Where a revaluation decrease exceeds the accumulated revaluation gains accumulated in equity in respect of that asset, the excess shall be recognised in profit or loss.
Depreciation
Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:
Plant and machinery
-
33% straight line
Impairment of fixed assets
A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date.
Financial instruments
Intercompany loans (being repayable on demand), trade debtors, and trade creditors are measured at the undiscounted amount of the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received.
Defined contribution plans
Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refund.
4. Turnover
Turnover arises from:
2024
2023
£
£
Rendering of services
4,899,406
12,250,405
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The whole of the turnover is attributable to the principal activity of the company wholly undertaken in the United Kingdom.
5. Operating (loss)/profit
Operating profit or loss is stated after charging:
2024
2023
£
£
Depreciation of tangible assets
1,967
Impairment of trade debtors
216,171
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6. Auditor's remuneration
2024
2023
£
£
Fees payable for the audit of the financial statements
5,000
5,000
-------
-------
Fees payable to the company's auditor and its associates for other services:
Other non-audit services
940
940
-------
-------
7. Staff costs
The average number of persons employed by the company during the year, including the directors, amounted to:
2024
2023
No.
No.
Employees
260
275
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----
The aggregate payroll costs incurred during the year, relating to the above, were:
2024
2023
£
£
Wages and salaries
4,260,479
9,661,687
Social security costs
466,786
1,046,864
Other pension costs
40,854
99,716
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4,768,119
10,808,267
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-------------
8. Other interest receivable and similar income
2024
2023
£
£
Interest on cash and cash equivalents
142
----
----
9. Interest payable and similar expenses
2024
2023
£
£
Interest on banks loans and overdrafts
804
1,052
Other interest payable and similar charges
12,208
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13,012
1,052
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-------
10. Tax on (loss)/profit
Major components of tax expense
2024
2023
£
£
Current tax:
UK current tax expense
523
----
----
Tax on (loss)/profit
523
----
----
Reconciliation of tax expense
The tax assessed on the (loss)/profit on ordinary activities for the year is the same as (2023: higher than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 19 % (2023: 19 %).
2024
2023
£
£
(Loss)/profit on ordinary activities before taxation
( 92,218)
787
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----
(Loss)/profit on ordinary activities by rate of tax
150
Effect of expenses not deductible for tax purposes
373
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----
Tax on (loss)/profit
523
--------
----
11. Dividends
2024
2023
£
£
Dividends paid during the year (excluding those for which a liability existed at the end of the prior year )
15,000
50,000
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12. Tangible assets
Plant and machinery
£
Cost
At 2 April 2023 and 30 March 2024
5,900
-------
Depreciation
At 2 April 2023 and 30 March 2024
5,900
-------
Carrying amount
At 30 March 2024
-------
At 1 April 2023
-------
13. Debtors
2024
2023
£
£
Trade debtors
830
2,788
Prepayments and accrued income
67,802
170,029
Other debtors
1,784,019
1,252,980
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------------
1,852,651
1,425,797
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------------
14. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
10,920
10,911
Trade creditors
3,312
13,669
Amounts owed to group undertakings
1,380,055
636,984
Accruals and deferred income
11,880
9,190
Corporation tax
51,901
39,693
Social security and other taxes
439,160
566,251
Other creditors
1,447
3,384
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1,898,675
1,280,082
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------------
15. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2024
2023
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
15,829
25,797
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16. Employee benefits
Defined contribution plans
The amount recognised in profit or loss as an expense in relation to defined contribution plans was £ 40,854 (2023: £ 99,716 ).
17. Called up share capital
Issued, called up and fully paid
2024
2023
No.
£
No.
£
Ordinary shares of £ 1 each
100
100
100
100
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18. Reserves
Profit and loss account - This reserve records retained earnings and accumulated losses.
19. Ultimate parent company
Blue Garnet Management Services Limited is regarded by the directors as being the company's ultimate parent company.
Blue Garnet Management Services Limited prepares consolidated financial statements which are available from Companies House, Crown Way, Cardiff, CF14 3UZ.
20. Ultimate controlling party
The ultimate controlling party of the company is Mr L. McLachlan, who is a director, by virtue of his shareholding in Blue Garnet Management Services Limited.
21. Related party transactions
During the year the company entered into the following transactions with related parties:
Transaction value
Balance owed by/(owed to)
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
Pearl Management Limited
1,752,612
1,216,787
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The company has taken advantage of exemption, under the terms of Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland', not to disclose related party transactions with wholly owned subsidiaries within the group.