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WATSONS BS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED

Registered Number
07078742
(England and Wales)

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year ended
31 March 2025

WATSONS BS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
Company Information
for the year from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025

Directors

CHALLENGER, Vincent
DRAKE, Marcus Damian
PELTIER, Dean

Registered Address

Watson House Howden Road
Silsden
Keighley
BD20 0HD

Registered Number

07078742 (England and Wales)
WATSONS BS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
Statement of Financial Position
31 March 2025

Notes

2025

2024

£

£

£

£

Fixed assets
Investments33,458,8423,458,842
3,458,8423,458,842
Current assets
Debtors4392392
Cash at bank and on hand100100
492492
Net current assets (liabilities)492492
Total assets less current liabilities3,459,3343,459,334
Net assets3,459,3343,459,334
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital5050
Other reserves5050
Profit and loss account3,459,2343,459,234
Shareholders' funds3,459,3343,459,334
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 29 August 2025, and are signed on its behalf by:
PELTIER, Dean
Director
Registered Company No. 07078742
WATSONS BS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2025

1.Accounting policies
Statutory information
The company is a private company limited by shares and registered in England and Wales. The company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the Company Information page. The Company, and the Group headed by it, qualify as small as set out in section 383 of the Companies Act 2006 and the parent and Group are considered eligible for the exemption to prepare consolidated accounts. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary undertaking of Watsons BS Group Limited a company registered in England and Wales. The financial statements of Watsons BS Group Limited are available to the public and may be obtained from Companies House, Cardiff, CF14 3UZ.
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention on a going concern basis unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Section 1A of Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.
Functional and presentation currency
The financial statements are presented in sterling and this is the functional currency of the company.
Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis.
Investments
Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures are measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Listed investments are measured at fair value where the difference between cost and fair value is material. Unlisted investments are measured at fair value unless the value cannot be measured reliably, in which case they are measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Changes in fair value are included in the Income Statement.
2.Average number of employees

20252024
Average number of employees during the year33
3.Fixed asset investments
The following was a subsidiary undertaking of the Company: Name: Watsons Building Services Limited Principal activity: Provision of plumbing, electrical, heating and air-conditioning installation services. Class of shares: Ordinary Holding: 100%

Investments in groups1

Total

££
Cost or valuation
At 01 April 243,458,8423,458,842
At 31 March 253,458,8423,458,842
Net book value
At 31 March 253,458,8423,458,842
At 31 March 243,458,8423,458,842

Notes

1Investments in group undertakings and participating interests
4.Debtors: amounts due within one year

2025

2024

££
Amounts owed by group undertakings392392
Total392392
Short term debtors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price), less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Loans and other financial assets are initially recognised at transaction price including any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method.
5.Related party transactions
Included in debtors, amounts falling due within one year, is an amount of £3,586,932 (2024 - £3,586,932) due from Watsons BS Group Limited. This amount is interest free and repayable on demand. Included in debtors, amounts falling due within one year, is an amount of £3,586,540 creditor (2024 - £3,586,540 creditor) owed to Watsons Building Services Limited. This amount is interest free and repayable on demand.