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Registered number: 09903392










CARPENTER FINCO LIMITED










ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024

 
CARPENTER FINCO LIMITED
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
B J Magnus 
C Wilkie 




Registered number
09903392



Registered office
20 Bentinck Street

London

United Kingdom

W1U 2EU




Independent auditors
HaysMac LLP

10 Queen Street Place

London

EC4R 1AG





 
CARPENTER FINCO LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Strategic Report
 
1 - 3
Directors' Report
 
4 - 5
Independent Auditors' Report
 
6 - 9
Statement of Comprehensive Income
 
10
Balance Sheet
 
11
Statement of Changes in Equity
 
12
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
13 - 20


 
CARPENTER FINCO LIMITED
 
 
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024

Introduction
 
During the year, the principal activity of the Company was that of a holding company. 

Business review
 
During the year, the Company continued to service its intragroup debt obligations. 

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The principal risk is liquidity risk. The Company must be in a position to meet its interest, debt repayments and overheads as they fall due. These obligations are serviced through the utilisation of intragroup facilities and the support of group companies. 

Financial key performance indicators
 
The key financial indicator is cash flow, which is monitored and managed on a regular basis to ensure that liabilities of the Company can be met as they fall due. This is monitored at group level to ensure the group as a whole can meet its obligations as they fall due. 

Other key performance indicators
 
The directors do not consider that there are any other key performance indicators to the Company.

Directors' statement of compliance with duty to promote the success of the Company
 
The Directors are aware of their duty under section 172 of the Companies Act 2006, to act in a way which they consider, in good faith, would be most likely to promote the success of the Group for the benefit of its members as a whole and in doing so, have regard (amongst other matters) to:-
 
the likely consequences of any decision in the long-term;
the interests of the company’s employees; 
the need to foster the company’s business relationships with suppliers, customers and others; 
the impact of the company’s operations on the community and the environment; 
the desirability of the company maintaining a reputation for high standards of business conduct; and 
the need to act fairly as between members.
 
The Company doesn't trade or hold any employees itself but for the wider group below is how we focus and promote these areas:-
Long term impact
 
The Directors regularly update their stakeholders on the balanced scorecard KPI measures and see  debate, challenge and approval from the Board.
 
Engagement with employees
The business has gone through a period of growth during the period alongside a change in the operational model including strategic and operational processes including the way we communicate with our employees. The overall management of the Company alongside individual site management collectively have a number of years of experience working and leading teams in the hospitality industry. 
With the new operational model now in place such as our people, our systems and processes, the Company will be well placed to explore opportunities going forward and to enhance growth. 
 
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CARPENTER FINCO LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024


We continue to strengthen our recruitment initiative and have been well placed to attract new talent into both the existing sites.  A key measure of our ongoing success in the future is being able to retain the talent in the business and to help us achieve our ambition and therefore introduced:
 
Structured bonus schemes driven by specific key performance indicators in place for site level management and head office employees
We hold weekly calls with site management including General Managers, Head Chefs and Bar Managers to discuss site level performance and any significant operating issues which enables quick decision making at the operational level
We also hold senior management meetings on a weekly basis and bi-weekly head of department meetings to ensure all departments are aligned with strategic goals and to take advantage of specific initiatives
Head of Department’s have regular communication with site management.  
Effective direct communication with all employees about internal and external news which has importance to the business 
 
Disabled employees
It is the company’s policy that all persons should be considered for employment, training, career development and promotion of the basis of their abilities and aptitudes, regardless of physical ability, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic origin. 
The company applies employment policies that are fair and equitable for all employees and these ensure that entry into and progression within the company are determined solely by application of job criteria and personal ability and competency. 

Customers
 
Building trust with our customers at every stage of the customer journey and ensuring our customers are
      at the heart of all process such as deposits, cancellations, no shows, refunds, complaints, feedback.
Providing premium dining experience consistently.
Responding to customer feedback.
 
Suppliers
 
Long term partnerships with suppliers and landlords have been built.
Maintain regular conversations with suppliers to act in the best interest of both parties.
Building long term partnerships focusing on quality, provenance and sustainability which is constantly reviewed
Engaging with suppliers to increase knowledge amongst our produce and sharing this with our customers
 
Community & Environment
 
As our businesses are rooted in our local communities, we operate our licences responsibly
Focus on environmentally friendly operating procedures such as procurement of UK based produce

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CARPENTER FINCO LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024


This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.


................................................
B J Magnus
Director

Date: 27 August 2025

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CARPENTER FINCO LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the period ended 29 December 2024.

Directors' responsibilities statement

The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
 
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with 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 directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and of the profit or loss of the Company for that period.

 In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:


select suitable accounting policies for the Company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;

make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;

prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Company will continue in business.

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006They 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.

Results and dividends

The profit for the period, after taxation, amounted to £5,248,648 (2023 - loss £1,800).

The directors have not proposed a dividend for the year (31 December 2023: £nil). 

Directors

The directors who served during the period were:

B J Magnus 
C Wilkie 

Future developments

The directors do not anticipate any changes in the level or nature of the Company's business in the near future. 

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CARPENTER FINCO LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024

Disclosure of information to auditors

Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors' Report is approved has confirmed that:
 
so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditors are unaware, and

the director 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 auditors are aware of that information.

Auditors

The auditorsHaysMac LLPwill be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
 





................................................
B J Magnus
Director

Date: 27 August 2025

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CARPENTER FINCO LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CARPENTER FINCO LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Carpenter Finco Limited (the 'Company') for the period ended 29 December 2024, which comprise the Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policiesThe financial reporting framework that has been applied in their 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 the financial statements:


give a true and fair view of the state of the Company's affairs as at 29 December 2024 and of its profit for the period then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.


Basis for opinion


We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' 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 United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.


Conclusions relating to going concern


In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.


Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.


Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.


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CARPENTER FINCO LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CARPENTER FINCO LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Other information


The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditors' Report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual ReportOur 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. 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 course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.


We have nothing to report in this regard.


Opinion 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 period 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 set out on page 4, 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.


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CARPENTER FINCO LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CARPENTER FINCO LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Auditors' 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 Auditors' 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:

Explanation as to what extent the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud
Based on our understanding of the Company and industry, we identified the principal risks of noncompliance
with laws and regulations and we considered the extent to which non-compliance might have a material effect on the financial statements. We also considered those laws and regulations that have a direct impact on the preparation of the financial statements such as the Companies Act 2006 and income tax.
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 and management bias in accounting estimates. Audit procedures performed by the engagement team included:
 
inspecting correspondence with regulators and tax authorities; 
discussions with management including consideration of known or suspected instances of non-compliance with laws and regulation and fraud; 
evaluating management’s controls designed to prevent and detect irregularities; 
identifying and testing journals, in particular closing entry journals and journals impacting profit; and 
challenging assumptions and judgements made by management in their critical accounting estimates.

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.


A further description of our 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 Auditors' Report.


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CARPENTER FINCO LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CARPENTER FINCO LIMITED (CONTINUED)


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 2006Our 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 Auditors' 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.





Jessica Edwards (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of
HaysMac LLP
Statutory Auditors
10 Queen Street Place
London
EC4R 1AG

27 August 2025
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CARPENTER FINCO LIMITED
 
 
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

  

Administrative expenses
  
(420)
(1,800)

Reversal of impairment charge
 9 
5,249,068
-

Operating profit/(loss)
  
5,248,648
(1,800)

Interest receivable and similar income
 6 
570,467
568,130

Interest payable and similar expenses
 7 
(570,467)
(568,130)

Profit/(loss) before tax
  
5,248,648
(1,800)

Profit/(loss) for the financial period
  
5,248,648
(1,800)

The notes on pages 13 to 20 form part of these financial statements.

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CARPENTER FINCO LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 09903392

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 29 DECEMBER 2024

29 December
31 December
2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Investments
 10 
20,427,973
15,178,905

  
20,427,973
15,178,905

Current assets
  

Debtors: Amounts falling due after more than one year
 11 
-
4,782,308

Debtors: Amounts falling due within one year
 11 
22,209,514
16,857,159

  
22,209,514
21,639,467

Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
 12 
(14,534,872)
(16,831,405)

Net current assets
  
 
 
7,674,642
 
 
4,808,062

Total assets less current liabilities
  
28,102,615
19,986,967

Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year
 13 
(6,970,502)
(4,782,308)

  

Net assets
  
21,132,113
15,204,659


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 14 
394,642
394,642

Other reserves
 15 
20,856,777
20,177,971

Profit and loss account
 15 
(119,306)
(5,367,954)

  
21,132,113
15,204,659


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 




................................................
B J Magnus
Director

Date: 27 August 2025

The notes on pages 13 to 20 form part of these financial statements.

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CARPENTER FINCO LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024


Called up share capital
Other reserve
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£


At 1 January 2023
394,642
20,177,971
(5,366,154)
15,206,459



Loss for the period
-
-
(1,800)
(1,800)



At 1 January 2024
394,642
20,177,971
(5,367,954)
15,204,659



Profit for the period
-
-
5,248,648
5,248,648

Loan modification
-
678,806
-
678,806


At 29 December 2024
394,642
20,856,777
(119,306)
21,132,113


The notes on pages 13 to 20 form part of these financial statements.

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CARPENTER FINCO LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024

1.


General information

Carpenter Finco Limited is a private company, limited by shares and incorporated in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is 20 Bentinck Street, London, United Kingdom, W1U 2EU. 
The prinicipal activity of the company is that of a holding company. 

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the 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 judgment in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).

 
2.2

Financial Reporting Standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions

The Company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by the FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland":
the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows;
the requirements of Section 3 Financial Statement Presentation paragraph 3.17(d);
the requirements of Section 11 Financial Instruments paragraphs 11.42, 11.44 to 11.45, 11.47, 11.48(a)(iii), 11.48(a)(iv), 11.48(b) and 11.48(c);
the requirements of Section 12 Other Financial Instruments paragraphs 12.26 to 12.27, 12.29(a), 12.29(b) and 12.29A;
the requirements of Section 33 Related Party Disclosures paragraph 33.7.

This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of Carpenter Holdco Limited as at 31 December 2024 and these financial statements may be obtained from Companies House, Crown Way, Cardiff, CF14 3UZ.

 
2.3

Going concern

The directors have assessed the Company’s going concern position and have concluded that due to the post year end loan maturity date extension, along with wider Group support and its sufficient net asset position, the directors have concluded the basis of preparing the accounts as a going concern is reasonable. 

 
2.4

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.

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CARPENTER FINCO LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.5

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to profit or loss 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.

 
2.6

Impairment of fixed assets and goodwill

Assets that are subject to depreciation or amortisation are assessed at each balance sheet date to determine whether there is any indication that the assets are impaired. Where there is any indication that an asset may be impaired, the carrying value of the asset (or cash-generating unit to which the asset has been allocated) is tested for impairment. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's (or CGU's) fair value less costs to sell and value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (CGUs). Non-financial assets that have been previously impaired are reviewed at each balance sheet date to assess whether there is any indication that the impairment losses recognised in prior periods may no longer exist or may have decreased.

 
2.7

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

 
2.8

Debtors

Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

 
2.9

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.

 
2.10

Financial instruments

The Company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

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CARPENTER FINCO LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024

3.


Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

Critical judgements
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting practice requires management to make estimates and judgements that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as well as the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Key judgements made by management include.
Valuation of investments in subsidiaries
Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment. Impairment is recognised when the recoverable amount of a subsidiary is below that of the carrying amount of the investment. The recoverable amount of subsidiaries is the higher of its fair value and its value in use. Where value in use is estimated, this is calculated using a discounted cash flow model, which includes assumptions around future performance of a subsidiary and the use of an appropriate discount rate. Further projections are compared to actual performance on a regular basis to assess the accuracy of such projections.
Recoverability of intercompany debtors
Judgement is required in assessing the recoverability of the intercompany debtors. When considering this, forecast expected trading results for the company, its subsidiaries and the wider group are considered. These forecasts are based on estimates which include assumptions and estimates on future performance. If the actual results differ from the forecasts then material impairment to the intercompany debtors may be required.
Below market rate loan value 
In estimating the net present value of the future cash flows in connection with the interest free loans within the Group, the directors have assessed the market rate of interest that would apply. The directors have used a composite single rate of 4.98% which they believe is a reasonable estimate of the market rate which would be applicable to debt instruments of a similar time, risk and subordination profile.


4.


Auditors' remuneration

2024
2023
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditors and its  associates for the audit of the Company's annual financial statements
3,400
3,200

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption not to disclose amounts paid for non-audit services as these are disclosed in the consolidated accounts of the parent Company.


5.


Employees




The Company has no employees other than the directors, who did not receive any remuneration (2023 - £nil).

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CARPENTER FINCO LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024

6.


Interest receivable

2024
2023
£
£


Interest receivable from group companies
570,467
568,130


7.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2024
2023
£
£


Interest payable to group companies
570,467
568,130


8.


Taxation



Factors affecting tax charge for the period

The tax assessed for the period is higher than (2023 - higher than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 25%). The differences are explained below:

2024
2023
£
£


Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities before tax
5,248,648
(1,800)


Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 25%)
1,312,162
(424)

Effects of:


Non-taxable income
(1,312,267)
-

Group relief
105
424

Total tax charge for the period
-
-


9.


Exceptional items

2024
2023
£
£


Reversal of impairment charge
(5,249,068)
-

(5,249,068)
-

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CARPENTER FINCO LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024

10.


Fixed asset investments








Investments in subsidiary companies

£



Cost


At 1 January 2024
20,427,973



At 29 December 2024

20,427,973





At 1 January 2024
5,249,068


Reversal of impairment losses
(5,249,068)



At 29 December 2024

-



Net book value



At 29 December 2024
20,427,973



At 31 December 2023
15,178,905


Subsidiary undertakings


The following were subsidiary undertakings of the Company:

Name

Registered office

Class of shares

Holding

Carpenter Sub-Finco Limited
10 Motcomb Street, London, England, SW1X 8LA
Ordinary
100%
Cubitt House*
10 Motcomb Street, London, England, SW1X 8LA
Ordinary
100%
Montagu House*
10 Motcomb Street, London, England, SW1X 8LA
Ordinary
100%

Companies marked with an asterisk are indirectly owned. 

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CARPENTER FINCO LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024

11.


Debtors

29 December
31 December
2024
2023
£
£

Due after more than one year

Amounts owed by group undertakings
-
4,782,308


29 December
31 December
2024
2023
£
£

Due within one year

Amounts owed by group undertakings
22,064,874
16,712,519

Other debtors
144,640
144,640

22,209,514
16,857,159


All other amounts owed by group undertakings are interest free and repayable on demand. 
Included within the above is principal loan balances due to Carpenter Finco Limited and Carpenter Sub- Finco Limited, fellow group undertakings. The loans are considered to be interest free however as the loan is below market rate of interest, the principal balance has been discounted using an annual rate of 4.98%. Total interest recognised in respect of the balance was £570,466 (2023: £586,250).


12.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

29 December
31 December
2024
2023
£
£

Amounts owed to group undertakings
14,530,372
16,826,905

Accruals and deferred income
4,500
4,500

14,534,872
16,831,405


All amounts owed to group undertakings, other than those listed in note 12 and below are repayable on demand. 
IIncluded within the above is a principal loan balance due to Carpenter Holdco Limited, a fellow group undertaking. The loan is considered to be interest free however as the loan is below market rate of interest, the principal balance has been discounted using an annual rate of 4.98%. Total interest recognised in respect of the balance was £238,868 (2023: £226,914). The total discounted loan is due for repayment on 5 March 2025.

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CARPENTER FINCO LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024

13.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

29 December
31 December
2024
2023
£
£

Amounts owed to group undertakings
6,970,502
4,782,308


Included within the above balance is an amount due to Carpenter Topco (Jersey) Limited, the immediate parent undertaking of Carpenter Holdco Limited. The balance is interest free and therefore the loan is deemed to be below market rate. The principal balance has been discounted by 4.98%. Total interest incurred during the period was £331,598 (31 December 2023: £341,216). The loan is due for repayment on 31 December 2025.


14.


Share capital

29 December
31 December
2024
2023
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



250,002 (2023 - 250,002) Ordinary A shares of £1.00 each
250,002
250,002
13,600 (2023 - 13,600) Ordinary B shares of £10.00 each
136,000
136,000
8,640 (2023 - 8,640) Ordinary C shares of £1.00 each
8,640
8,640

394,642

394,642



15.


Reserves

Other reserves

The other reserves represent the capital contribution reserve. This consists of funds provided by the shareholders by way of a non-refundable gift and adjustments made on the interest charged on below market-rate loans from group Companies. 

Profit and loss account

The profit and loss account represents cumulative profits and losses net of dividends and other adjustments. 


16.


Related party transactions

The Company has taken advantage of the exemptions provided by Section 33.1A of FRS 102 not to disclose related party transactions because it is a wholly owned subsidiary of a company preparing consolidated accounts.

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CARPENTER FINCO LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024

17.


Post balance sheet events

In August 2025, Carpenter Topco (Jersey) Limited extended the loan terms with the Company which resulted in the maturity date of the facility being extended to 31 December 2027.


18.


Controlling party

The Company’s immediate parent undertaking is Carpenter Holdco Limited. The ultimate parent undertaking is Stonegate Pub Company Topco S.a.r.l. The ultimate controlling party is a group of investment funds managed by TDR Capital LLP (registered in England & Wales). 
 
The results of the Company are included in the consolidated financial statements of Carpenter Holdco Limited, an indirectly owned subsidiary of Stonegate Pub Company Topco S.a.r.l. 

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