| Ermine Construction Services Limited |
| Registered number: |
09534978 |
| Directors' Report |
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| The directors present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024. |
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| Principal activities |
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| The company's principal activity during the year continued to be the construction of new homes and undertaking and completing general building and construction projects. |
| Directors review of the year and outlook for 2025 |
It gives us great pleasure to present the Director’s Report for Ermine for the year ending 31st December 2024. A Year of Achievement and Progress 2024 has been a significant year in Ermine’s journey. As a company, we have continued to grow, evolve and demonstrate resilience in a demanding sector. Turnover increased as expected and outlined within our Strategic Business Plan by 111% and we maintain the expected profit level. Key Project Milestones During the year, we successfully: • Completed two major projects: Meadowcroft and Canvey Island • Commenced four exciting new developments: • Naked House – 22 Units • Sparrow Farm Drive – 9 Units • Caishowe Road – 3 Units • Manor Gardens – 6 Units These developments reflect the continued trust placed in Ermine by our partners and the high standard of delivery that our team consistently upholds. Operational Excellence & Awards In 2024, we were proud to obtain ISO accreditations in: • ISO 9001 (Quality Management) • ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) • ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) • We received Gold in the High Growth Business & Best Overall Winner in the SME Cambridgeshire Awards |
These accreditations demonstrate our continued investment in operational excellence and our commitment to the highest standards of quality, sustainability, and safety. Framework Success We secured positions on several key frameworks and dynamic purchasing systems, including: • Prosper Procurement DPS • Procurement for Housing Framework • South East Consortium DPS These frameworks support our growth strategy and continue to open up new opportunities for the business into 2025 and beyond. Looking Ahead to 2025 The year ahead promises to be one of celebration and continued success. Most notably, 10th April 2025 marks our 10th year of trading – a milestone we will be commemorating with pride and visibility across our platforms, including a special email footer and social campaign. As of year end, our current secured workload for 2025 including pre-existing awards stands at £14.0m with a further £17.7m being currently negotiated. |
| Directors |
| The following persons served as directors during the year: |
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Darren Peters |
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Fiona Peters |
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Mark Peasey (terminated 31st March 2025) |
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Philip Burrows (appointed 1st January 2025) |
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| Small company provisions |
| This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. |
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| This report was approved by the board on 11 July 2025 and signed on its behalf. |
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| D Peters |
| Director |
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| Ermine Construction Services Limited |
| Registered number: |
09534978 |
| Balance Sheet |
| as at 31 December 2024 |
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| Notes |
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2024 |
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2023 |
| £ |
£ |
| Fixed assets |
| Tangible assets |
3 |
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170,984 |
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136,888 |
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| Current assets |
| Stocks |
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35,997 |
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50,647 |
| Debtors |
4 |
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867,958 |
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991,461 |
| Cash at bank and in hand |
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1,080,809 |
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878,513 |
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1,984,764 |
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1,920,621 |
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| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year |
5 |
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(1,453,719) |
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(1,455,679) |
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| Net current assets |
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531,045 |
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464,942 |
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| Total assets less current liabilities |
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702,029 |
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601,830 |
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| Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year |
6 |
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(119,570) |
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(146,335) |
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| Provisions for liabilities |
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(42,548) |
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(33,885) |
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| Net assets |
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539,911 |
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421,610 |
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| Capital and reserves |
| Called up share capital |
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100 |
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100 |
| Profit and loss account |
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539,811 |
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421,510 |
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| Shareholders' funds |
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539,911 |
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421,610 |
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| The directors are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006. |
| The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act. |
| The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. |
| The accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the special provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The profit and loss account has not been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. |
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| D Peters |
| Director |
| Approved by the board on 11 July 2025 |
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| Ermine Construction Services Limited |
| Notes to the Accounts |
| for the year ended 31 December 2024 |
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Accounting policies |
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Basis of preparation |
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The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with FRS 102, The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (as applied to small entities by section 1A of the standard). |
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Turnover |
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Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have transferred to the buyer. Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs. |
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Intangible fixed assets |
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Intangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulative amortisation and any accumulative impairment losses. |
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Tangible fixed assets |
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Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulative depreciation and any accumulative impairment losses. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset evenly over its expected useful life, as follows: |
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Plant and machinery |
25% reducing balance method |
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Fixtures, fittings, tools and equipment |
25% reducing balance method |
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Stocks |
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Stocks are measured at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is determined using the first in first out method. The carrying amount of stock sold is recognised as an expense in the period in which the related revenue is recognised. |
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Debtors |
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Short term debtors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price), less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Loans and other financial assets are initially recognised at transaction price including any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. |
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Creditors |
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Short term creditors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price). Loans and other financial liabilities are initially recognised at transaction price net of any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method. |
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Taxation |
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A current tax liability is recognised for the tax payable on the taxable profit of the current and past periods. A current tax asset is recognised in respect of a tax loss that can be carried back to recover tax paid in a previous period. Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences between the recognition of income and expenses in the financial statements and their inclusion in tax assessments. 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. Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference, except for revalued land and investment property where the tax rate that applies to the sale of the asset is used. Current and deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted. |
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Provisions |
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Provisions (ie liabilities of uncertain timing or amount) are recognised when there is an obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event, it is probable that economic benefit will be transferred to settle the obligation and the amount of the obligation can be estimated reliably. |
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Leased assets |
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A lease is classified as a finance lease if it transfers substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership. All other leases are classified as operating leases. The rights of use and obligations under finance leases are initially recognised as assets and liabilities at amounts equal to the fair value of the leased assets or, if lower, the present value of the minimum lease payments. Minimum lease payments are apportioned between the finance charge and the reduction in the outstanding liability using the effective interest rate method. The finance charge is allocated to each period during the lease so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Leased assets are depreciated in accordance with the company's policy for tangible fixed assets. If there is no reasonable certainty that ownership will be obtained at the end of the lease term, the asset is depreciated over the lower of the lease term and its useful life. Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense on a straight line basis over the lease term. |
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Pensions |
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Contributions to defined contribution plans are expensed in the period to which they relate. |
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Employees |
2024 |
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2023 |
| Number |
Number |
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Average number of persons employed by the company |
10 |
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5 |
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Tangible fixed assets |
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Land and buildings |
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Plant and machinery etc |
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Motor vehicles |
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Total |
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£ |
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Cost |
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At 1 January 2024 |
8,631 |
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41,141 |
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148,280 |
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198,052 |
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Additions |
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14,916 |
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75,271 |
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90,187 |
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Disposals |
- |
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- |
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(3,500) |
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(3,500) |
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At 31 December 2024 |
8,631 |
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56,057 |
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220,051 |
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284,739 |
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Depreciation |
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At 1 January 2024 |
7,644 |
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19,052 |
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34,468 |
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61,164 |
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Charge for the year |
197 |
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8,553 |
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45,153 |
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53,903 |
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On disposals |
- |
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- |
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(1,312) |
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(1,312) |
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At 31 December 2024 |
7,841 |
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27,605 |
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78,309 |
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113,755 |
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Net book value |
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At 31 December 2024 |
790 |
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28,452 |
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141,742 |
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170,984 |
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At 31 December 2023 |
987 |
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22,089 |
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113,812 |
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136,888 |
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Debtors |
2024 |
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2023 |
| £ |
£ |
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Trade debtors |
535,859 |
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900,158 |
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Other debtors |
332,099 |
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91,303 |
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867,958 |
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991,461 |
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Amounts due after more than one year included above |
201,417 |
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68,578 |
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year |
2024 |
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2023 |
| £ |
£ |
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Bank loans and overdrafts |
29,919 |
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29,523 |
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Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts |
28,410 |
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17,623 |
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Trade creditors |
905,201 |
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1,208,476 |
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Taxation and social security costs |
53,982 |
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119,563 |
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Other creditors |
436,207 |
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80,494 |
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1,453,719 |
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1,455,679 |
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Creditors: amounts falling due after one year |
2024 |
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2023 |
| £ |
£ |
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Bank loans |
52,524 |
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82,038 |
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Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts |
67,046 |
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64,297 |
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119,570 |
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146,335 |
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| 7 |
Loans |
2024 |
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2023 |
| £ |
£ |
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Creditors include: |
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Secured bank loans |
82,443 |
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111,561 |
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The loan is from Starling Bank and is secured by a directors guarentee given by Darren Peters and Fiona Peters. |
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| 8 |
Other financial commitments |
2024 |
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2023 |
| £ |
£ |
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Total future minimum payments under non-cancellable operating leases |
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5,877 |
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13,713 |
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| 9 |
Related party transactions |
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During the year the company purchased £111,200 of professional services from Abbey Consultancy Services Ltd, a company controlled by Mark Peasey, The amount due to Abbey Consultancy Services at the year end was £22,944. |
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Controlling party |
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The company is controlled by Darren Peters and Fiona Peters, who jointly own 80% of the issued share capital of the company. |
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| 11 |
Other information |
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Ermine Construction Services Limited is a private company limited by shares and incorporated in England. Its registered office is: |
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4 St Georges Tower |
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Hatley St Geroge |
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Sandy |
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Cambridgeshire |
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SG19 3SH |