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REGISTERED NUMBER: 14485695 (England and Wales)















ATHLEY LIMITED

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024






ATHLEY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 14485695)






Contents of the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2024




Page

Company Information 1

Balance Sheet 2 to 3

Notes to the Financial Statements 4 to 9


ATHLEY LIMITED

Company Information
for the year ended 31 December 2024







Director: T R Atherton





Secretary: S J Bradley





Registered office: McDonald's
Bilborough Top, Tadcaster Road
Bilborough
York
Yorkshire
YO23 3PP





Registered number: 14485695 (England and Wales)





Accountants: Cooper Parry Advisory Limited
CUBO Birmingham
4th Floor
Two Chamberlain Square
Birmingham
West Midlands
B3 3AX

ATHLEY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 14485695)

Balance Sheet
31 December 2024

2024 2023
Notes £ £ £ £
Fixed assets
Intangible assets 4 2,090,853 968,034
Tangible assets 5 737,226 335,842
Investments 6 3,750 1,250
2,831,829 1,305,126

Current assets
Stocks 7 72,434 32,350
Debtors 8 72,413 24,484
Cash at bank and in hand 949,373 654,243
1,094,220 711,077
Creditors
Amounts falling due within one year 9 1,753,762 883,912
Net current liabilities (659,542 ) (172,835 )
Total assets less current liabilities 2,172,287 1,132,291

Creditors
Amounts falling due after more than one year 10 (1,487,812 ) (812,500 )

Provisions for liabilities 11 (173,582 ) (71,018 )
Net assets 510,893 248,773

Capital and reserves
Called up share capital 100 100
Retained earnings 510,793 248,673
510,893 248,773

ATHLEY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 14485695)

Balance Sheet - continued
31 December 2024


The company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 December 2024.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The director acknowledges his responsibilities for:
(a)ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
(b)preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of each financial year and of its profit or loss for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company.

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

In accordance with Section 444 of the Companies Act 2006, the Income Statement has not been delivered.

The financial statements were approved by the director and authorised for issue on 18 August 2025 and were signed by:





T R Atherton - Director


ATHLEY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 14485695)

Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2024

1. Statutory information

Athley Limited is a private company, limited by shares , registered in England and Wales. The company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the Company Information page.

The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£).


2. Accounting policies

Basis of preparing the financial statements
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" including the provisions of Section 1A "Small Entities" and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Going Concern
The company is in a net current liabilities position at the balance sheet date, however this is a reflection of the nature of the fast food industry and not a reflection of the strength of the business.

The directors have considered the application of the going concern basis of accounting, and in doing so they have considered the period from the date of this report until 31 December 2026. The directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus, they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the annual financial statements.

Turnover
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods at its restaurants in the ordinary course of the company's activities. Turnover is shown net of discounts and Value Added Tax

The company recognises revenue when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured, it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the company, and specific criteria have been met for each of the company's activities.

Franchise rights & fees
Franchise rights & fees are initially recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. They are amortised over their useful lives, which is taken as the remaining term stated in the franchise agreements.

Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Restaurant equipment - at varying rates on cost
Office equipment - at varying rates on cost

Stocks
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.

Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand are basic financial assets comprising of cash in hand, demand deposits with bank, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within current liabilities.

Taxation
Taxation for the year comprises current and deferred tax. 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 or deferred taxation assets and liabilities are not discounted.

Current tax is recognised at the amount of tax payable using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.


ATHLEY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 14485695)

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024

2. Accounting policies - continued
Deferred tax
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the balance sheet 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.

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.

Hire purchase and leasing commitments
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the company's pension scheme are charged to profit or loss in the period to which they relate.

Impairment of fixed assets
If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to each asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

Holiday pay accrual
A liability is recognised to the extent of any unused holiday pay entitlement which is accrued at the Balance Sheet date and carried forward to future periods. This is measured at the undiscounted cost of the future holiday entitlement so accrued at the Balance Sheet date.

ATHLEY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 14485695)

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024

2. Accounting policies - continued

Financial instruments
For financial assets measured at amortised cost, the impairment cost is measured at the difference between an asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated cash flows discounted at the assets effective interest rate. If the 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 assets measured at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and best estimate, which is an approximation of the amount that the Company would receive for the asset if it were to be sold at the balance sheet date.

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

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

Dividends
Equity dividends are recognised when they legally become payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.

Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the process of applying the company's accounting policies, management are required to make certain estimates and judgements. The key estimates and judgements are as follows:

Depreciation and residual values
The director has reviewed the asset lives and associated residual values of all fixed asset classes, and has concluded that asset lives and residual values are appropriate.

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.

Holiday pay accrual
A liability is recognised to the extent of any unused holiday pay entitlement which is accrued at the Balance Sheet date and carried forward to future periods. This is measured at the undiscounted cost of the future holiday entitlement so accrued at the Balance Sheet date.

3. Employees and directors

The average number of employees during the year was 225 (2023 - 109 ) .

ATHLEY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 14485695)

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024

4. Intangible fixed assets
Franchise
rights
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024 1,012,500
Additions 1,197,208
At 31 December 2024 2,209,708
Amortisation
At 1 January 2024 44,466
Amortisation for year 74,389
At 31 December 2024 118,855
Net book value
At 31 December 2024 2,090,853
At 31 December 2023 968,034

5. Tangible fixed assets
Restaurant Office
equipment equipment Totals
£ £ £
Cost
At 1 January 2024 378,991 1,414 380,405
Additions 487,026 1,108 488,134
At 31 December 2024 866,017 2,522 868,539
Depreciation
At 1 January 2024 44,402 161 44,563
Charge for year 86,297 453 86,750
At 31 December 2024 130,699 614 131,313
Net book value
At 31 December 2024 735,318 1,908 737,226
At 31 December 2023 334,589 1,253 335,842

6. Fixed asset investments
Unlisted
investments
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024 1,250
Additions 2,500
At 31 December 2024 3,750
Net book value
At 31 December 2024 3,750
At 31 December 2023 1,250

Fixed asset investments consists of 3,750 (2023 - 1,250) ordinary shares of £1 each in Fries Holding Company Limited, a company registered in Guernsey. The investments are included in the accounts at cost.

ATHLEY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 14485695)

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024

7. Stocks
2024 2023
£ £
Food stock 54,208 24,399
Paper stock 11,855 5,006
Non-product stock 6,371 2,945
72,434 32,350

8. Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
2024 2023
£ £
Other debtors 45,147 5,236
Prepayments 27,266 19,248
72,413 24,484

9. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024 2023
£ £
Other loans 496,750 250,000
Trade creditors 506,286 223,535
Corporation tax 22,875 21,669
Social security and other taxes 25,037 10,039
VAT 399,839 164,584
Other creditors 47,564 23,314
Directors' current accounts 60,190 114,923
Accrued expenses 195,221 75,848
1,753,762 883,912

10. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2024 2023
£ £
Other loans - 1-2 years 496,750 250,000
Other loans - 2-5 years 991,062 562,500
1,487,812 812,500

11. Provisions for liabilities
2024 2023
£ £
Deferred tax 173,582 71,018

Deferred tax
£
Balance at 1 January 2024 71,018
Provided during year 102,564
Balance at 31 December 2024 173,582

ATHLEY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 14485695)

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024

12. Related party disclosures

JRA Family Restaurants Limited
During the year, the company was provided a loan in the sum of £1,233,750 by JRA Family Restaurants Limited, a related party by way of control by a family member. As at the balance sheet date, the total amount owed to JRA Family Restaurants Limited is £1,984,563 (2023 - £1,062,500). Interest is payable on the loan at 0.5% above the base rate of the Bank of England and is repayable over five years in equal monthly instalments.

Total interest paid amounts to £15,268 (2023 - £8,906).

During the year the company purchased £350,791(2023 - £135,804) of goods from, and sold £19,299 (2023 - £27,643) of goods to, JRA Family Restaurants Limited. At the balance sheet date, there is an amount included within trade creditors totalling £40,624 (2023 - £8,082).


T Atherton
During the period, interest totalling £nil (2023- £6,000) was charged to the company, being a rate of 6% on the balance included within directors current accounts.