Company registration number 08692512 (England and Wales)
NEXUS SOFTWARE PLATFORMS LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
NEXUS SOFTWARE PLATFORMS LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
J R Whitaker
D M Whitaker
P R Whitaker
Company number
08692512
Registered office
C/O Alexander & Co
Centurion House
129 Deansgate
Manchester
M3 3WR
Accountants
Alexander & Co LLP
Centurion House
129 Deansgate
Manchester
M3 3WR
NEXUS SOFTWARE PLATFORMS LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Directors' report
1
Accountants' report
2
Profit and loss account
3
Balance sheet
4
Notes to the financial statements
5 - 10
NEXUS SOFTWARE PLATFORMS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2024.

Principal activities

The principal activity of the company is that of the provision of educational services.

Directors

The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:

J R Whitaker
D M Whitaker
P R Whitaker
Small companies exemption

This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small companies exemption.

On behalf of the board
J R Whitaker
Director
29 August 2025
NEXUS SOFTWARE PLATFORMS LIMITED
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON THE PREPARATION OF THE UNAUDITED STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF NEXUS SOFTWARE PLATFORMS LIMITED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
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In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have prepared for your approval the financial statements of Nexus Software Platforms Limited for the year ended 31 August 2024 set out on pages 3 to 10 from the company’s accounting records and from information and explanations you have given us.

 

As a practising member firm of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), we are subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed at https://www.icaew.com/regulation.

This report is made solely to the board of directors of Nexus Software Platforms Limited, as a body, in accordance with the terms of our engagement letter dated 17 November 2020. Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the financial statements of Nexus Software Platforms Limited and state those matters that we have agreed to state to the board of directors of Nexus Software Platforms Limited, as a body, in this report in accordance with ICAEW Technical Release 07/16 AAF. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than Nexus Software Platforms Limited and its board of directors as a body, for our work or for this report.

It is your duty to ensure that Nexus Software Platforms Limited has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare statutory financial statements that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and loss of Nexus Software Platforms Limited. You consider that Nexus Software Platforms Limited is exempt from the statutory audit requirement for the year.

We have not been instructed to carry out an audit or a review of the financial statements of Nexus Software Platforms Limited. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the statutory financial statements.

Alexander & Co LLP
Chartered Accountants
Centurion House
129 Deansgate
Manchester
M3 3WR
29 August 2025
NEXUS SOFTWARE PLATFORMS LIMITED
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Turnover
120,961
108,696
Cost of sales
(43,848)
(54,809)
Gross profit
77,113
53,887
Administrative expenses
(317,206)
(315,518)
Other operating income
-
0
232
Operating loss
(240,093)
(261,399)
Interest receivable and similar income
19
25
Interest payable and similar expenses
(37,039)
(40,778)
Loss before taxation
(277,113)
(302,152)
Tax on loss
343
57,202
Loss for the financial year
(276,770)
(244,950)

The profit and loss account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.

NEXUS SOFTWARE PLATFORMS LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 AUGUST 2024
31 August 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
4
333,634
354,523
Tangible assets
5
3,684
4,303
337,318
358,826
Current assets
Debtors
6
12,047
77,008
Cash at bank and in hand
999
14,241
13,046
91,249
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
7
(972,355)
(790,573)
Net current liabilities
(959,309)
(699,324)
Total assets less current liabilities
(621,991)
(340,498)
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
9
(6,038)
(10,761)
Net liabilities
(628,029)
(351,259)
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
10
19,629
19,629
Share premium account
1,419,625
1,419,625
Profit and loss reserves
(2,067,283)
(1,790,513)
Total equity
(628,029)
(351,259)

For the financial year ended 31 August 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

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

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 29 August 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
J R Whitaker
Director
Company registration number 08692512 (England and Wales)
NEXUS SOFTWARE PLATFORMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

Nexus Software Platforms Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is C/O Alexander & Co, Centurion House, 129 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3WR.

1.1
Accounting convention

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2
Going concern

The company has negative revenue reserves and is not forecast to make a profit in the next financial year, and therefore is in an insolvent position. The directors have confirmed in writing that it is appropriate to prepare these financial statements on a going concern basis due to the continued support the company will receive from its shareholders.

1.3
Turnover

Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.

 

When cash inflows are deferred and represent a financing arrangement, the fair value of the consideration is the present value of the future receipts. The difference between the fair value of the consideration and the nominal amount received is recognised as interest income.

Revenue from contracts for the provision of professional services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion when the stage of completion, costs incurred and costs to complete can be estimated reliably. The stage of completion is calculated by comparing costs incurred, mainly in relation to contractual hourly staff rates and materials, as a proportion of total costs. Where the outcome cannot be estimated reliably, revenue is recognised only to the extent of the expenses recognised that it is probable will be recovered.

1.4
Research and development expenditure

Research expenditure is written off against profits in the year in which it is incurred. Identifiable development expenditure is capitalised to the extent that the technical, commercial and financial feasibility can be demonstrated.

1.5
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill

Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.

 

Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably.

NEXUS SOFTWARE PLATFORMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Amortisation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Development Costs
20% straight line
1.6
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Fixtures, fittings & equipment
20% straight line

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.

1.7
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. 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.

1.8
Cash and cash equivalents

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

1.9
Financial instruments

The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

 

Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

 

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally 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.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are measured at transaction price including transaction costs. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Classification of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.

NEXUS SOFTWARE PLATFORMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are recognised at transaction price. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

 

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised at transaction price.

1.10
Equity instruments

Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.

1.11
Taxation

The tax asset represents the tax currently receivable in respect of research and development.

1.12
Employee benefits

The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.

 

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

 

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.13
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

1.14
Leases

Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.

2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

NEXUS SOFTWARE PLATFORMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
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3
Employees

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:

2024
2023
Number
Number
5
6
5
6
4
Intangible fixed assets
Other
£
Cost
At 1 September 2023
1,683,684
Additions
127,221
At 31 August 2024
1,810,905
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 September 2023
1,329,161
Amortisation charged for the year
148,110
At 31 August 2024
1,477,271
Carrying amount
At 31 August 2024
333,634
At 31 August 2023
354,523
NEXUS SOFTWARE PLATFORMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
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5
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and machinery etc
£
Cost
At 1 September 2023
18,040
Additions
969
At 31 August 2024
19,009
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 September 2023
13,737
Depreciation charged in the year
1,588
At 31 August 2024
15,325
Carrying amount
At 31 August 2024
3,684
At 31 August 2023
4,303
6
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
11,704
19,806
Corporation tax recoverable
343
57,202
12,047
77,008
7
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Bank loans
520,891
506,845
Trade creditors
15,104
7,711
Taxation and social security
57,639
10,309
Other creditors
378,721
265,708
972,355
790,573

Loans of £422,000 have been personally guaranteed by the directors.

NEXUS SOFTWARE PLATFORMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
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8
Loans and overdrafts
2024
2023
£
£
Bank loans
526,929
517,606
Payable within one year
520,891
506,845
Payable after one year
6,038
10,761

Loans of £422,000 have been personally guaranteed by the directors.

 

Included in the above is a loan of £10,782 received via the Government 'Bounce Back' loan scheme, which is repayable over 2 years.

9
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2024
2023
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
6,038
10,761
10
Called up share capital
2024
2023
2024
2023
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
19,534
19,534
19,534
19,534
Ordinary C shares of £1 each
95
95
95
95
19,629
19,629
19,629
19,629
11
Directors' transactions

At the balance sheet date, the company owed the directors £337,629 (2023 - £233,479). This loan is interest free, repayable on demand and included within other creditors.

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