Financial Statements
Red Handling UK Limited
For the year ended 31 December 2023
Registered number: 10414033
Red Handling UK Limited
Company Information
Sean Patrick Slattery
Director
10414033
Registered number
Rooms 7981, Pier 2 South Terminal Gatwick Air
Registered office
Perimeter Road East
London Gatwick Airport
Gatwick
England
RH6 0LX
Grant Thornton
Independent auditor
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors
13-18 City Quay
Dublin 2
Ireland
Red Handling UK Limited
Contents
Page
Director's report
1
Director's responsibilities statement
2
Independent auditor's report
3 - 6
Statement of comprehensive income
7
Statement of financial position
8
Statement of changes in equity
9
Notes to the financial statements
10 - 19
Red Handling UK Limited
Director's report
For the year ended 31 December 2023
The director presents his report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Principal activity
The Company trades as a service provider in activities related to air transportation at London Gatwick and Heathrow Airports.
Results and dividends
The loss for the year, after taxation, amounted to £303,960 (2022: £217,791 profit) and at the year end the Company has net assets of £21,499 (2022: £325,459).
No dividend payments have been made during 2023 and the director does not recommend the payment of a final dividend for the period.
Director
The director who served during the year was:
Sean Patrick Slattery
Disclosure of information to auditor
The director at the time when this Director's report is approved has confirmed that:
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so far as is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditor is unaware, and
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has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company's auditor is aware of that information.
Events since the end of the year
There have been no significant events affecting the Company since the financial year end.
Auditor
The auditor, Grant Thornton, will be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.
Small companies note
In preparing this report, the director has taken advantage of the small companies exemptions provided by section 415A of the Companies Act 2006.
This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
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Sean Patrick Slattery
Director
Date: 1 August 2025
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Red Handling UK Limited
Director's responsibilities statement
For the year ended 31 December 2023
The director is responsible for preparing the Director's report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the director to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the director has elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. Under company law the director must not approve the financial statements unless he is satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and of the profit or loss of the Company for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the director is required to:
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select suitable accounting policies for the Company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;
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make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
*
state whether the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting
standards, identify those standards, and note the effect and the reasons for any material departure from
those standards; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Company will continue in business.
The director is 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 to enable him to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. He is 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.
On behalf of the board:
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Sean Patrick Slattery
Director
Date: 1 August 2025
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Independent auditor's report to the members of Red Handling UK Limited
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Red Handling UK Limited (the Company) which comprise the Statement of comprehensive income, the Statement of financial position, the Statement of changes in equity for the year ended 31 December 2023, and the related notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies.
The financial reporting framework that has been applied in the preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion, Red Handling UK Limited's financial statements:
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give a true and fair view in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice of the assets, liabilities and financial position of the Company as at 31 December 2023 and of its financial performance for the year then ended; and
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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 'Responsibilities of the auditor for the audit of the financial statements' section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the FRC's Ethical Standard and the ethical pronouncements established by Chartered Accountants Ireland, applied as determined to be appropriate in the circumstances of the entity. 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.
Material uncertainty related to going concern
In forming our opinion, which is not modified, we draw attention to Note 2.2 in the financial statements concerning the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The Company incurred a loss after tax of £303,960 for the financial year ended 31 December 2023 and had net current liabilities of £572,537 at that date. The Company incurred a further unaudited loss before tax of £2,456,981 for the financial year ended 31 December 2024. These events indicate the existence of a material uncertainty, which may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes that the Company will continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The validity of this assumption depends on the continued effectiveness of the proactive measures taken by the Director and the forecasted improvements in operations due to implementation of new processes and systems that will bring efficiencies in staffing and labour management. The Company has also negotiated payment arrangements with a key supplier in 2025. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classifications of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue in existence.
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Independent auditor's report to the members of Red Handling UK Limited (continued)
Other information
Other information comprises the information included in the Annual report, other than the financial statements and our Auditor's report thereon, including the Director's report. The director is responsible for the other information. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the 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 in the financial statements, 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:
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the information given in the Director's report for the year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements, and
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the Director's report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment we have obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Director's 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:
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adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
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the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
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certain disclosures of director's remuneration specified by law are not made; or
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we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or
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the director was not entitled to take advantage of the small companies' exemptions from the requirement to prepare a strategic report or in preparing the Director's report.
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Independent auditor's report to the members of Red Handling UK Limited (continued)
Responsibilities of management and those charged with governance for the financial statements
Management is responsible for the preparation of the financial statements which give a true and fair view in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice, including FRS102 and for such internal control as the director 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, management is 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 management either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Company's financial reporting process.
Responsibilities of the auditor for the audit of the financial statements
The objectives of an auditor 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 their 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.
A further description of an auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.
Explanation as to what extent the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of noncompliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. Owing to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk that material misstatement in the financial statements may not be detected, even though the audit is properly planned and performed in accordance with ISAs (UK).
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below:
Based on our understanding of the Company and industry, we identified that the principal risks of noncompliance with laws and regulations related to compliance with data protection and we considered the extent to which noncompliance might have a material effect on the financial statements. We also considered those laws and regulation that have a direct impact on the preparation of the financial statements such as Companies Act 2006 and UK tax legislation. The Audit engagement partner considered the experience and expertise of the engagement team to ensure that the team had appropriate competence and capabilities to identify or recognise noncompliance with the laws and regulation. We evaluated management's incentives and opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of the financial statements (including the risk of override of controls), and determined that the principal risks were related to posting inappropriate journal entries to manipulate financial performance and management bias through judgements and assumptions in significant accounting estimates, in particular in relation to significant oneoff or unusual transactions. We apply professional scepticism through the audit to consider potential deliberate omission or concealment of significant transactions, or incomplete/inaccurate disclosures in the financial statements.
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Independent auditor's report to the members of Red Handling UK Limited (continued)
Responsibilities of the auditor for the audit of the financial statements (continued)
Explanation as to what extent the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud (continued)
In response to these principal risks, our audit procedures included but were not limited to:
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inquiries of management and board on the policies and procedures in place regarding compliance with laws and regulations, including consideration of known or suspected instances of noncompliance and whether they have knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud;
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inspection of the Company's legal correspondence and review of minutes of board meetings during the financial year to corroborate inquiries made;
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gaining an understanding of the internal controls established to mitigate risk related to fraud;
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discussion amongst the engagement team in relation to the identified laws and regulations and regarding the risk of fraud, and remaining alert to any indications of noncompliance or opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of financial statements throughout the audit;
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identifying and testing journal entries to address the risk of inappropriate journals and management override of controls;
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designing audit procedures to incorporate unpredictability around the nature, timing or extent of our testing;
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challenging assumptions and judgements made by management in their significant accounting estimates; and
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review of the financial statements disclosures to underlying supporting documentation and inquiries of management.
The primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of irregularities including fraud rests with those charged with governance and management. As with any audit, there remains a risk of nondetection or irregularities, as these may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations or override of internal controls.
The purpose of our audit work and to whom we owe our responsibilities
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.
Jason Crawford (Senior statutory auditor)
for and on behalf of
Grant Thornton
Chartered Accountants &
Statutory Auditors
13-18 City Quay
Dublin 2
Republic of Ireland
Date: 1 August 2025
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Red Handling UK Limited
Statement of comprehensive income
For the year ended 31 December 2023
2023
2022
Note
£
£
Turnover
11,287,193
5,715,456
Cost of sales
(9,612,241)
(5,046,512)
Gross profit
1,674,952
668,944
Administrative expenses
(1,555,132)
(451,135)
Intercompany loan impairment
8
(423,780)
-
Operating profit
(303,960)
217,809
Tax on profit
6
(18)
(Loss)/profit for the year
(303,960)
217,791
All of the amounts above relate to continuing operations.
There was no other comprehensive income for 2023 (2022: £Nil).
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________
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The notes on pages 10 to 19 form part of these financial statements.
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Red Handling UK Limited
Registered number:10414033
Statement of financial position
As at 31 December 2023
2023
2022
Note
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
7
594,036
115,840
________
________
594,036
115,840
Current assets
Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
8
2,758,824
2,349,383
Cash at bank and in hand
9
71,185
135,832
________
________
2,830,009
2,485,215
Current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
10
(3,402,547)
(2,275,596)
________
________
(572,537)
209,619
Net current (liabilities)/assets
________
________
Net assets
21,499
325,459
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
11
500,000
500,000
Profit and loss account
(478,501)
(174,541)
________
________
Shareholder's funds
21,499
325,459
The Company's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by:
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Sean Patrick Slattery
Director
Date: 1 August 2025
The notes on pages 10 to 19 form part of these financial statements.
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Red Handling UK Limited
Statement of changes in equity
For the year ended 31 December 2023
Profit and loss account
Called up share capital
Total equity
£
£
£
At 1 January 2023
500,000
(174,541)
325,459
Comprehensive loss for the year
Loss for the year
-
(303,960)
(303,960)
________
________
________
At 31 December 2023
500,000
(478,501)
21,499
Statement of changes in equity
For the year ended 31 December 2022
Profit and loss account
Called up share capital
Total equity
£
£
£
At 1 January 2022
500,000
(392,332)
107,668
Comprehensive income for the year
Profit for the year
-
217,791
217,791
________
________
________
At 31 December 2022
500,000
(174,541)
325,459
The notes on pages 10 to 19 form part of these financial statements.
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Red Handling UK Limited
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2023
1.
General information
Red Handling is a limited Company incorporated in England and Wales with a registered address at Rooms 7981, Pier 2, South Terminal Gatwick Air Perimeter Road East, London Gatwick Airport, Gatwick, RH6 0LX. The Company's principal activity is provision of services in air transportation.
2.
Accounting policies
2.1
Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.
The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgement in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).
The financial statements are presented in UK Sterling(£).
The following principal accounting policies have been applied:
2.2
Going concern
During 2023, the Company's operations have grown significantly as the airports return to full operations as passengers resume travel plans after the pandemic. Revenues have increased significantly by 97% from £5,715,456 in 2022 to £11,287,193 in 2023. Related direct costs increased by 103% as well resulting in a 70% increase in gross profit. The Company made advances to group companies in 2023, however due to uncertainty in relation to timing of repayment of these advances, a provision against this balance of £423,780 was recognised during the year resulting in a loss before tax of £303,960.
Despite these positive movements in operations in 2023, significant inefficiencies in staffing and resourcing have resulted to operational challenges in 2024, with the Company incurring an unaudited loss before tax of £2,456,981 despite a steady increase in revenues. These conditions resulted in cash flow constraints and ultimately led to supplier payment delays. The loss also resulted in an expected shareholder deficit position for the Company as at 31 December 2024.
During 2025, management has taken actions to address these challenges through cost reductions, systems upgrades and strategic initiatives. A key milestone in this regard is the Company's extension of its long term contract with its largest customer, locking in revenue streams for 2025 and beyond. Other initiatives include implementation of a new payroll and labour management system that will allow for a better tracking and management of labour costs. In addition, a new rostering software for staff scheduling will be implemented in Q3 2025, that will allow better matching of resources with flights. The Company was also able to return leased equipment due to early completion of a project and negotiations from their partners, allowing for further cost reduction. In particular, a £1.8 million reduction of the liability with a key supplier was negotiated and a monthly payment plan for the remaining balance agreed.
While there is no assurance in the current environment that the above initiatives will fully resolve the Company's funding needs, the Director has a reasonable expectation that the Company will operate profitably for the remainder of the 2025 financial year and for the 2026 financial year, and achieve positive operating cash flows and thus continue operating for at least 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements. Accordingly, the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 have been prepared on a going concern basis. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classifications of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue in existence.
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Red Handling UK Limited
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2023
2.3
Foreign currency translation
Functional and presentation currency
The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP (£).
Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.
At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Nonmonetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and nonmonetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.
Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at periodend exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.
Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are presented in the Statement of comprehensive income within 'finance income or costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in profit or loss within 'other operating income.
2.4
Revenues
Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:
Sale of goods
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised on the satisfaction of performance obligations, such as the transfer of a promised good, identified in the contract between the Company and the customer.
A receivable is recognised when the goods are delivered as this is the point in time that the consideration is unconditional because only the passage of time is required before the payment is due.
Rendering of services
Revenue from providing services is recognised in the accounting period in which the services are rendered.
For fixedprice contracts, revenue is recognised based on the actual service provided to the end of the reporting period as a proportion of the total services to be provided because the customer receives and uses the benefits simultaneously.
2.5
Operating leases: the Company as lessee
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
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Red Handling UK Limited
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2023
2.6
Borrowing costs
All borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the year in which they are incurred.
2.7
Pensions
Defined contribution pension plan
The Company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Company has no further payment obligations.
The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Statement of financial position. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.
2.8
Taxation
Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.
The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date in the countries where the Company operates and generates income.
2.9
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straightline method.
Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
Plant and machinery
10 years
Office equipment
3 years
The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.
2.10
Debtors
Shortterm debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, inclusive of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.
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Red Handling UK Limited
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2023
2.11
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.
2.12
Creditors
Creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of
business from suppliers.
Creditors are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the
effective interest method.
2.13
Financial instruments
The Company only enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors, loans from banks and other third parties, loans to related parties and investments in ordinary shares.
Debt instruments (other than those wholly repayable or receivable within one year), including loans and other accounts receivable and payable, are initially measured at present value of the future cash flows and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Debt instruments that are payable or receivable within one year, typically trade debtors and creditors, are measured, initially and subsequently, at the undiscounted amount of the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received. However, if the arrangements of a shortterm instrument constitute a financing transaction, like the payment of a trade debt deferred beyond normal business terms or in case of an outright shortterm loan that is not at market rate, the financial asset or liability is measured, initially at the present value of future cash flows discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument and subsequently at amortised cost, unless it qualifies as a loan from a director in the case of a small company, or a public benefit entity concessionary loan.
Financial assets that are measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in the Statement of comprehensive income. For financial assets measured at amortised cost, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated cash flows discounted at the asset's original effective interest rate. If a financial asset has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate determined under the contract.
For financial assets measured at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and best estimate of the recoverable amount, which is an approximation of the amount that the Company would receive for the asset if it were to be sold at the reporting date.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the Statement of financial position when there is an enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
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Red Handling UK Limited
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2023
3.
Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty
The preparation of financial statements requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgment in the process of applying the Company's accounting policies.
Useful lives of depreciable assets
Management reviews its estimate of the useful lives of depreciable assets at each reporting date, based on the expected utility of the assets. Uncertainties in these estimates relate to technical and physical obsolescence that may change the utility of certain property, plant and equipment.
4.
Operating Profit
The operating profit is stated after charging:
2023
2022
£
£
Intercompany loan forgiveness
(143,546)
Depreciation
69,678
11,548
Foreign exchange losses
26,132
6,967
Pension costs
73,217
30,291
5.
Employees
The average monthly number of employees, including the director, during the year was as follows:
2023
2022
No.
No.
Administration
142
30
The director did not receive or accrue any remuneration for the current or previous financial periods.
6.
Taxation
2023
2022
£
£
Corporation tax
Adjustments in respect of prior years
18
________
________
Tax on profit
18
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Red Handling UK Limited
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2023
6.
Taxation (continued)
Factors affecting tax charge for the year
The tax assessed for the year is higher than (2022 - lower than) the lower rate of corporation tax in the UK of 19% (2022 - 19%). The differences are explained below:
2023
2022
£
£
(Loss)/profit on ordinary activities before tax
(303,960)
217,809
(Loss)/profit on ordinary activities multiplied by lower rate of corporation tax in the UK of 19% (2022 - 19%)
(57,752)
41,384
Effects of:
Adjustment in respect of prior years
18
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes
110,098
-
Capital allowances for financial year in excess of depreciation
(103,056)
(41,384)
Losses carried forward
50,710
-
Total tax charge for the year
18
Factors that may affect future tax charges
The standard rate of UK Corporation Tax remained at 19% until 31 March 2023. In summary, the rate of corporation tax from 1 April 2023 increased to 25% for companies generating taxable profits of more than £250,000.
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Red Handling UK Limited
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2023
7.
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and machinery
Office equipment
Total
£
£
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2023
143,699
9,725
153,424
Additions
540,680
7,194
547,874
________
________
________
At 31 December 2023
684,379
16,919
701,298
________
________
________
Depreciation
At 1 January 2023
36,443
1,141
37,584
Charge for the year on owned assets
65,288
4,390
69,678
________
________
________
At 31 December 2023
101,731
5,531
107,262
________
________
________
Net book value
At 31 December 2023
582,648
11,388
594,036
At 31 December 2022
107,256
8,584
115,840
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Red Handling UK Limited
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2023
8.
Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
£
£
Trade debtors
2,279,056
1,070,115
Amounts owed by group undertakings
423,780
1,090,837
Other debtors
52,100
188,431
Accrued income
3,888
-
2,758,824
2,349,383
Amounts owed by group undertakings are unsecured, interestfree and repayable on demand.
A provision for doubtful debts of £423,780 has been included against amounts owed by group undertakings above (2022: £Nil). No amounts were provided against trade debtors at the reporting date (2022: £Nil).
________
________
9.
Cash and cash equivalents
2023
2022
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
71,185
135,832
________
________
71,185
135,832
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Red Handling UK Limited
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2023
10.
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
£
£
Trade creditors
2,343,166
1,730,004
Amounts owed to group undertakings
244,375
356,706
Other taxation and social security
618,394
74,513
Other creditors
127,334
45,095
Accruals
69,278
69,278
3,402,547
2,275,596
Amounts owed to fellow subsidiary undertakings are unsecured, interest free and are repayable on demand.
Trade and other creditors, including accruals, are payable at various dates over the coming months in accordance with the suppliers' usual and customary credit terms.
Corporation tax and other taxes including social insurance are repayable at various dates over the coming months in accordance with the applicable statutory provisions.
________
________
11.
Share capital
2023
2022
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid
500,000 (2022 500,000) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
500,000
500,000
12.
Commitments under operating leases
At 31 December 2023, the Company had no minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases.
13.
Related party transactions
The company has taken advantage of the requirements of FRS 1AD.51 Related Party Disclosures not to disclose transactions with fellow wholly owned group companies.
14.
Post balance sheet events
There have been no material events subsequent to the reporting period that might have a significant effect on the financial statements.
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Red Handling UK Limited
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2023
15.
Comparative financial statement adjustment
Comparative information in the statement of comprehensive income has been represented by £318,524 between cost of sales and administrative expenses where necessary, to conform to the current year presentation. There was no impact on previously recognised profit, assets or equity.
16.
Controlling party
The company's immediate parent undertaking and controlling party is Fenix Logistix Ireland Limited. The ultimate parent undertaking and controlling party is Fenix Logistix Inc. a company incorporated in the United States of America.
The results of the Company for the financial year ended 31 December 2023 are not included in the financial statements of the company's parent company.
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