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WHITELINK SEAFOODS LIMITED





ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 DECEMBER 2024

 
WHITELINK SEAFOODS LIMITED
 

COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
A Sutherland 
G Sutherland 
J Sutherland 
M Sutherland (resigned 20 May 2025)




Registered number
SC138829



Registered office
Maxwell Place
Fraserburgh

Aberdeenshire

AB43 9SX




Independent auditors
Anderson Anderson & Brown Audit LLP

Prime Four Business Park

Kingswells

Aberdeen

AB15 8PU





 
WHITELINK SEAFOODS LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Strategic report
1 - 3
Directors' report
4 - 6
Directors' responsibilities statement
7
Independent auditors' report
8 - 11
Statement of comprehensive income
12
Balance sheet
13 - 14
Statement of changes in equity
15
Statement of cash flows
16 - 17
Analysis of net debt
18
Notes to the financial statements
19 - 39


 
WHITELINK SEAFOODS LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 DECEMBER 2024

Introduction
 
Whitelink Seafoods Limited is based in Scotland and operates throughout the UK and Europe. The company also has branches in Germany, France and Spain. The principal activities are the catching, processing and sale of fish. 
The financial performance of the company during the year was satisfactory. The results for the year are presented on page 11 and show turnover of £70.6m (2023 - £76.0m), reflecting the demand for and supply of quality products.  Profit before tax is £1.5m (2023 - £1.3m).
The company's net assets are £16.1m (2023 - £15.2m) at the year end, reflecting the policy of retaining profits and re-investing them in the business.

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
Market and economic risk
The company is exposed to foreign currency risk on sales to Europe and seeks to manage this risk by appropriate treasury management.
The company is exposed to risks associated with the wider fishing industry.
Financial risk
The company has working capital and loan funding in place which the directors consider provides sufficient working capital as well as funding for growth and capital expenditure.

Environment
 
The company recognises the importance of its environmental responsibilities, and has policies in place to manage its impact on the environment.

Other key performance indicators
 
The directors consider the company's key performance indicators to be turnover, gross margin, profit before tax and overall cash generation of the business.

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STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 DECEMBER 2024

Directors' statement of compliance with duty to promote the success of the Company
 
The directors have acted in a way that they considered, in good faith, to be most likely to promote the success of the company for the benefit of its members as a whole, and in doing so had 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 shareholders of the company.
 
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STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 DECEMBER 2024

The vast majority of stakeholder engagement is carried out by the Board.   
  
The Board considers and discusses information from across the organisation to help it understand the impact of the company’s operations, and the interests and views of our key stakeholders. It also reviews strategy, financial and operational performance as well as information covering areas such as key risks, and legal and regulatory compliance. As a result of these activities, the Board has an overview of engagement with stakeholders, and other relevant factors, which enables the directors to comply with their legal duty under section 172 of the Companies Act 2006.


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



G Sutherland
Director

Date: 3 September 2025

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DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 DECEMBER 2024

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 28 December 2024.

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £1,070,811 (2023 - £918,982).

Dividends of £200,000 were paid in the year (2023: £200,000). 

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

A Sutherland 
G Sutherland 
J Sutherland 
M Sutherland (resigned 20 May 2025)

Future developments

The directors will continue to seek new opportunities for the company both in the UK and overseas.

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DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 DECEMBER 2024

Greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption and energy efficiency action

This is the third year the company has been required to report greenhouse gas (‘GHG’) emissions in the Directors’ report, in line with the Companies (Directors’ Report) and Limited Liability Partnerships (Energy and Carbon Report) Regulations 2018. GHG emissions are reported in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (TCO2e), and this submission covers the year 29 December 2023  – 28 December 2024.

The company’s approach to reporting is based on the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard. In line with the guidance on SECR, the company has included the energy and emissions for the buildings owned and operated (those within its financial control boundary) and other leased facilities, where the company is responsible for the energy consumption (but which are outside its financial control).
Emissions from vehicles that the company is obliged to report have also been considered.

The following gross emissions / intensity ratios are noted below for the current and prior year:
 
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DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 DECEMBER 2024

Energy efficiency action
The company recognises the importance of energy efficiency and has previously implemented a number of initiatives to monitor, manage and decrease energy usage. However, the directors acknowledge there is more that can be done to reduce the company’s carbon footprint and are therefore committed to identifying and implementing new initiatives, whenever possible.

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.

Post balance sheet events

There have been no significant events affecting the company since the year end.

Auditors

A resolution to appoint AAB Audit & Accountancy Limited as auditor of the company will be proposed at the next general meeting. 

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



G Sutherland
Director

Date: 3 September 2025

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DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 DECEMBER 2024

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 judgements 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.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WHITELINK SEAFOODS LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Whitelink Seafoods Limited (the 'Company') for the year ended 28 December 2024, which comprise the Statement of comprehensive income, the Balance sheet, the Statement of cash flows, 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 28 December 2024 and of its profit for the year 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.


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.


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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WHITELINK SEAFOODS LIMITED (CONTINUED)


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 year 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 7, 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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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WHITELINK SEAFOODS 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:

We considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the organisation for fraud and identified the greatest potential for fraud in the following areas:
 
Timing and completeness of revenue recognition
Compliance with relevant laws and regulations which may impact on the financial statements and those that  the company needs to comply with for the purpose of trading
Management judgements applied in calculating provisions
Management override of controls to manipulate the Company’s key performance indicators to meet 

We discussed these risks with client management, designed audit procedures to address these risks including:
 
Reviewed internal documentation and correspondence with regulators for evidence or irregularities
Testing a sample of sales transactions to source documents and vouching recognition is in the correct period
Consideration of the assumptions applied whether the judgements applied in calculation of provisions appropriate
Reviewed areas of judgement and tested a sample of journal entries for indicators of management bias
Performed analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships which may be an indication of material misstatement due to fraud
Testing of journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness



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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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WHITELINK SEAFOODS 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.





Derek Mair (Senior statutory auditor)
  
for and on behalf of
Anderson Anderson & Brown Audit LLP
 
Prime Four Business Park
Kingswells
Aberdeen
AB15 8PU

4 September 2025
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WHITELINK SEAFOODS LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
70,622,715
76,043,420

Cost of sales
  
(64,190,346)
(69,820,068)

Gross profit
  
6,432,369
6,223,352

Administrative expenses
  
(4,608,829)
(4,757,849)

Other operating income
 5 
173,401
99,100

Operating profit
 6 
1,996,941
1,564,603

Interest receivable and similar income
 10 
8,704
-

Interest payable and expenses
 11 
(484,867)
(279,341)

Profit before tax
  
1,520,778
1,285,262

Tax on profit
 12 
(449,967)
(366,280)

Profit for the financial year
  
1,070,811
918,982

There was no other comprehensive income for 2024 (2023:£NIL).

The notes on pages 19 to 39 form part of these financial statements.

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WHITELINK SEAFOODS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: SC138829

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 28 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 14 
1,599,585
1,714,798

Tangible assets
 15 
12,379,096
10,948,410

Investments
 16 
10,000
10,000

  
13,988,681
12,673,208

Current assets
  

Stocks
 17 
7,818,405
8,355,189

Debtors
 18 
10,385,120
10,185,475

Cash at bank and in hand
 19 
832,211
915,013

  
19,035,736
19,455,677

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 20 
(13,126,130)
(14,421,136)

Net current assets
  
 
 
5,909,606
 
 
5,034,541

Total assets less current liabilities
  
19,898,287
17,707,749

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 21 
(1,434,111)
(661,433)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 25 
(1,655,377)
(1,218,171)

Other provisions
 26 
(743,054)
(633,211)

  
 
 
(2,398,431)
 
 
(1,851,382)

Net assets
  
16,065,745
15,194,934

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WHITELINK SEAFOODS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: SC138829

BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 28 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 27 
120,600
120,600

Revaluation reserve
  
972,537
972,537

Profit and loss account
  
14,972,608
14,101,797

  
16,065,745
15,194,934


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


G Sutherland
Director

Date: 3 September 2025

The notes on pages 19 to 39 form part of these financial statements.

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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 DECEMBER 2024


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

£
£
£
£


At 30 December 2022
120,600
972,537
13,382,815
14,475,952



Profit for the year
-
-
918,982
918,982

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
(200,000)
(200,000)



At 29 December 2023
120,600
972,537
14,101,797
15,194,934



Profit for the year
-
-
1,070,811
1,070,811

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
(200,000)
(200,000)


At 28 December 2024
120,600
972,537
14,972,608
16,065,745


The notes on pages 19 to 39 form part of these financial statements.

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the financial year
1,070,811
918,982

Adjustments for:

Amortisation of intangible assets
115,213
117,992

Depreciation of tangible assets
1,100,400
888,020

Gain on disposal of tangible assets
(66,856)
(59,457)

Interest paid
484,867
279,341

Interest received
(8,704)
-

Taxation charge
449,967
366,280

Decrease/(increase) in stocks
536,784
(2,179,782)

Increase in debtors
(222,748)
(71,351)

(Decrease)/increase in creditors
(1,630,820)
1,789,501

Increase in grants
109,843
294,072

Corporation tax received/(paid)
102,900
(314,173)

Net cash generated from operating activities

2,041,657
2,029,425


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of intangible fixed assets
-
(59,620)

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(2,573,827)
(2,963,787)

Sale of tangible fixed assets
109,597
962,801

Interest received
8,704
-

HP interest paid
(7,747)
(2,073)

Net cash from investing activities

(2,463,273)
(2,062,679)
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 DECEMBER 2024


2024
2023

£
£



Cash flows from financing activities

New secured loans
1,300,000
-

Repayment of loans
(302,773)
(535,147)

Repayment of/new finance leases
18,707
52,039

Dividends paid
(200,000)
(200,000)

Interest paid
(477,120)
(277,268)

Net cash used in financing activities
338,814
(960,376)

Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(82,802)
(993,630)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
915,013
1,908,643

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
832,211
915,013


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
832,211
915,013

832,211
915,013


The notes on pages 19 to 39 form part of these financial statements.

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ANALYSIS OF NET DEBT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 DECEMBER 2024




At 29 December 2023
Cash flows
At 28 December 2024
£

£

£

Cash at bank and in hand

915,013

(82,802)

832,211

Debt due after 1 year

(598,399)

(774,317)

(1,372,716)

Debt due within 1 year

(217,600)

(222,910)

(440,510)

Finance leases

(95,599)

(18,706)

(114,305)


3,415
(1,098,735)
(1,095,320)

The notes on pages 19 to 39 form part of these financial statements.

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WHITELINK SEAFOODS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 DECEMBER 2024

1.


General information

Whitelink Seafoods Limited is a limited liability company registered in Scotland. The registered office is Maxwell Place, Fraserburgh, AB43 9SX.  The company's registration number is SC138829.

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 judgement in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Going concern

The directors, having made due and careful enquiry, are of the opinion that the company has adequate working capital to execute its operations over the next 12 months. The directors, therefore, have made an informed judgement, at the time of approving the financial statements, that there is a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
 
As a result, the directors have continued to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the annual financial statements. 

 
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. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary 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 period-end 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'.

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WHITELINK SEAFOODS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.4

Revenue

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 when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the Company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and
the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

 
2.5

Operating leases: the Company as lessor

Rental income from operating leases is credited to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

 
2.6

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.

 
2.7

Interest income

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

 
2.8

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.

 
2.9

Borrowing costs

All borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the year in which they are incurred.

 
2.10

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 Balance sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

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WHITELINK SEAFOODS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.11

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. 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.

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the balance sheet date, except that:
The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.

Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.


 
2.12

Intangible assets

Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.

All intangible assets are considered to have a finite useful life. If a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made, the useful life shall not exceed ten years.

 
2.13

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.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.13
Tangible fixed assets (continued)

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, on the following bases:.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Freehold property
-
2% straight line
Plant and machinery
-
10% and 20% straight line
Motor vehicles
-
20% straight line
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
-
20% straight line
Fishing vessels
-
5% straight line

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.

 
2.14

Revaluation of tangible fixed assets

Individual freehold and leasehold properties are carried at current year value at fair value at the date of the revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. Revaluations are undertaken with sufficient regularity to ensure the carrying amount does not differ materially from that which would be determined using fair value at the balance sheet date.
Fair values are determined from market based evidence normally undertaken by professionally qualified valuers.

Revaluation gains and losses are recognised in other comprehensive income unless losses exceed the previously recognised gains or reflect a clear consumption of economic benefits, in which case the excess losses are recognised in profit or loss.

 
2.15

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

Investments in unlisted Company shares, whose market value can be reliably determined, are remeasured to market value at each balance sheet date. Gains and losses on remeasurement are recognised in the Statement of comprehensive income for the period. Where market value cannot be reliably determined, such investments are stated at historic cost less impairment.

Investments in listed company shares are remeasured to market value at each balance sheet date. Gains and losses on remeasurement are recognised in profit or loss for the period.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.16

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost of finished goods is based on purchase price of materials plus estimated production costs including indirect labour. Cost of fresh fish is estimated by discounting selling price back to cost. Net realisable value is based on expected selling price less selling costs. 
At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in the profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss. 

 
2.17

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.

 
2.18

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.

In the Statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Company's cash management.

 
2.19

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.

 
2.20

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are recognised when an event has taken place that gives rise to a legal or constructive obligation, a transfer of economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made.
Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
 
Increases in provisions are generally charged as an expense to profit or loss.

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WHITELINK SEAFOODS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.21

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.

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 trade and other debtors, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusted for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial assets that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss) and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.

Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Company's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other debtors due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.

Other financial assets

Other financial assets, which includes investments in equity instruments which are not classified as subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the recognised transaction price. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with the changes in fair value being recognised in the profit or loss. Where other financial assets are not publicly traded, hence their fair value cannot be measured reliably, they are measured at cost less impairment.

Impairment of financial assets

At the end of each reporting period financial assets measured at amortised cost are assessed for objective evidence of impairment. If an asset is impaired the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss. 

Financial assets are impaired when events, subsequent to their initial recognition, indicate the estimated future cash flows derived from the financial asset(s) have been adversely impacted. The impairment loss will be the difference between the current carrying amount and the present value of the future cash flows at the asset(s) original effective interest rate.

If there is a favourable change in relation to the events surrounding the impairment loss then the impairment can be reviewed for possible reversal. The reversal will not cause the current carrying amount to exceed the original carrying amount had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the profit or loss.

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 the deduction of all its liabilities.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.21
Financial instruments (continued)

Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other creditors, bank loans and other loans are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusting for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial liabilities that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss). When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest, discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade creditors are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Other financial instruments

Derivatives, including forward exchange contracts, futures contracts and interest rate swaps, are not classified as basic financial instruments. These are initially recognised at fair value on the date the derivative contract is entered into, with costs being charged to the profit or loss. They are subsequently measured at fair value with changes in the profit or loss.

Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions as set out in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through the profit or loss. This recognition and measurement would also apply to financial instruments where the performance is evaluated on a fair value basis as with a documented risk management or investment strategy.

Derecognition of financial instruments

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Company transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the Company will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Company's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

 
2.22

Dividends

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

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 DECEMBER 2024

3.


Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In application of the company's accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgments, 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.
Key sources of estimation uncertainty
The estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities are as follows:
Stock valuation
Certain items of stock are valued based on directors judgement and knowledge of the industry. Full details are explained in note 2.16 and these items of stock are included in the stock value of £7,818,405 (2023: £8,355,189).
Estimated useful life
The estimated useful economic life of each class of asset is a judgemental exercised by management. depreciation and amortisation in the period was £1,215,613 (2023: £1,006,012).
Fair value of investment properties
Investment properties are valued by the directors of the company at the period end on an open market basis. The directors consider cost as representative of fair value at the period end.
Valuation of intangible fixed assets
Fishing Licences (note 14) are valued at market value and the accounts include a revaluation adjustment in 2018. Some of the licences were valued by independent valuers and these valuations have been reviewed by the directors who believe these valuations represent the market value of the licences at 28 December 2024. 


4.


Turnover

An analysis of turnover by class of business is as follows:


2024
2023
£
£

Sale of fish
70,622,715
76,043,420


Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

2024
2023
£
£

United Kingdom/Europe
70,622,715
76,043,420


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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 DECEMBER 2024

5.


Other operating income

2024
2023
£
£

Other operating income
173,401
99,100



6.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2024
2023
£
£

Exchange differences
11,924
86,415



7.


Auditors' remuneration

During the year, the Company obtained the following services from the Company's auditors and their associates:


2024
2023
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditors and their associates in connection with the Company's pension scheme(s) in respect of:

Audit-related assurance services
32,760
28,500

Taxation compliance services
8,625
7,000
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 DECEMBER 2024

8.


Employees

Staff costs, including directors' remuneration, were as follows:


2024
2023
£
£

Wages and salaries
7,132,628
6,548,561

Social security costs
654,490
588,272

Cost of defined contribution scheme
121,698
114,019

7,908,816
7,250,852


The average monthly number of employees, including the directors, during the year was as follows:


        2024
        2023
            No.
            No.







Directors
4
4



Employees
186
187

190
191


9.


Directors' remuneration

2024
2023
£
£

Directors' emoluments
176,600
204,424

Company contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
11,088
5,544

187,688
209,968


During the year retirement benefits were accruing to no directors (2023 - 3) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.

The highest paid director received remuneration of £58,400 (2023 - £60,736).

The value of the Company's contributions paid to a defined contribution pension scheme in respect of the highest paid director amounted to £2,336 (2023 - £2,336).


10.


Interest receivable

2024
2023
£
£


Other interest receivable
8,704
-

8,704
-

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 DECEMBER 2024

11.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2024
2023
£
£


Bank interest payable
329,505
251,555

Loans from related parties
48,844
25,713

Hire purchase interest payable
7,747
2,073

Other interest payable
98,771
-

484,867
279,341


12.


Taxation


2024
2023
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
21,118
203,123

Adjustments in respect of previous periods
(8,357)
(38,858)


12,761
164,265

Foreign tax


Foreign tax on income for the year
-
47,466

-
47,466

Total current tax
12,761
211,731

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
430,828
153,172

Adjustments in respect of prior periods
6,378
1,377

Total deferred tax
437,206
154,549


Taxation on profit on ordinary activities
449,967
366,280
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 DECEMBER 2024
 
12.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is higher than (2023 - higher than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 23.47%). The differences are explained below:

2024
2023
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
1,520,778
1,285,262


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 23.47%)
380,195
301,667

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
32,018
9,451

Capital allowances for year in excess of depreciation
39,733
35,780

Overseas taxes
-
47,466

Remeasurement of deferred tax rates
-
9,397

Adjustments in respect of prior periods
(1,979)
(38,858)

Remeasurement of deferred tax for changes in tax
-
1,377

Total tax charge for the year
449,967
366,280

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 DECEMBER 2024
 
12.Taxation (continued)


Factors that may affect future tax charges

There are no factors identified that may affect future tax charges.


13.


Dividends

2024
2023
£
£


Dividends
200,000
200,000

200,000
200,000

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 DECEMBER 2024

14.


Intangible assets




Licence

£



Cost


At 29 December 2023
2,394,620



At 28 December 2024

2,394,620



Amortisation


At 29 December 2023
679,822


Charge for the year on owned assets
115,213



At 28 December 2024

795,035



Net book value



At 28 December 2024
1,599,585



At 28 December 2023
1,714,798

The directors had three of the fishing licences independently valued in November 2018 to a value of £1,370,000. A further two licences were revalued by the directors on 28 December 2018 on the basis of available market information to a value of £850,000. The overall effect of the new valuations was an increase in value of £1,239,000.  The directors believe these valuation reflect the current market value and climate as at 28 December 2024.
If revalued assets were stated on an historical cost basis rather than a fair value basis, the total amounts included would have been as follows; 





Net book value
2024
2023
£
£

Licenses

Cost
1,096,000
1,096,000

Depreciation
(418,467)
(363,667)

Net book value
677,533
732,333



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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 DECEMBER 2024

15.


Tangible fixed assets





Freehold property
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Office equipment
Total

£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 29 December 2023
4,257,911
15,119,785
1,641,670
301,335
21,320,701


Additions
111,675
1,978,361
483,791
-
2,573,827


Disposals
-
(478,823)
(374,448)
-
(853,271)



At 28 December 2024

4,369,586
16,619,323
1,751,013
301,335
23,041,257



Depreciation


At 29 December 2023
1,227,225
7,878,050
968,967
298,049
10,372,291


Charge for the year on owned assets
84,000
750,236
265,022
1,142
1,100,400


Disposals
-
(460,518)
(350,012)
-
(810,530)



At 28 December 2024

1,311,225
8,167,768
883,977
299,191
10,662,161



Net book value



At 28 December 2024
3,058,361
8,451,555
867,036
2,144
12,379,096



At 28 December 2023
3,030,686
7,241,735
672,703
3,286
10,948,410




The net book value of land and buildings may be further analysed as follows:


2024
2023
£
£

Freehold
3,058,361
3,030,686

3,058,361
3,030,686


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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 DECEMBER 2024

           15.Tangible fixed assets (continued)

The net book value of assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts, included above, are as follows:


2024
2023
£
£



Plant and machinery
4,592
6,492

Motor vehicles
146,074
253,214

150,666
259,706


16.


Fixed asset investments





Trade investments

£





At 29 December 2023 and 28 December 2024
10,000





17.


Stocks

2024
2023
£
£

Finished goods and goods for resale
7,818,405
8,355,189


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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 DECEMBER 2024

18.


Debtors


2024
2023
£
£

Due after more than one year

Other debtors
39,700
-

39,700
-

Due within one year

Trade debtors
8,565,842
8,976,534

Other debtors
1,332,312
1,014,892

Prepayments and accrued income
375,827
170,946

Tax recoverable
71,439
23,103

10,385,120
10,185,475



19.


Cash and cash equivalents

2024
2023
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
832,211
915,013

832,211
915,013



20.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2024
2023
£
£

Bank loans
440,510
217,600

Trade creditors
3,343,580
4,125,518

Amounts owed to group undertakings
1,222,553
1,416,016

Corporation tax
92,557
-

Other taxation and social security
197,727
161,224

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
52,911
32,565

Other creditors
6,520,426
7,550,712

Accruals and deferred income
1,255,866
917,501

13,126,130
14,421,136


Included in other creditors is £3,623,824 (2023: £5,047,194) in relation to bank working facilities.  These are secured over trade debtors and by a floating charge over the assets of the company.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 DECEMBER 2024

21.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2024
2023
£
£

Bank loans
1,372,716
598,399

Net obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts
61,395
63,034

1,434,111
661,433



22.


Loans


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


2024
2023
£
£

Amounts falling due within one year

Bank loans
440,510
217,600


Amounts falling due 2-5 years

Bank loans
1,318,083
598,399

Amounts falling due after more than 5 years

Bank loans
54,633
-

54,633
-

1,813,226
815,999


The bank loans and overdrafts are secured by a bond and floating charge over the assets of the company, along with standard security over the property owned by the company.  The bank also holds ship mortgages over the fishing vessels included within tangible fixed assets.
During the year, one loan was repaid and the company entered into a new loan. The company has two loans in place.  The loans are repayable in quarterly instalments ending in August 2027 and March 2030.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 DECEMBER 2024

23.


Hire purchase and finance leases


Minimum lease payments under hire purchase fall due as follows:

2024
2023
£
£


Within one year
52,910
32,565

Between 1-5 years
61,395
63,034

114,305
95,599

All leases are on a fixed repayment basis and no arrangements have been entered into for contingent rental payments.  Net obligations under hire purchase contracts are secured by fixed charges on the assets concerned.
Net obligations under finance leases are secured on the individual assets to which they relate.


24.


Financial instruments

2024
2023
£
£

Financial assets


Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss
832,211
915,013

Financial assets that are debt instruments measured at amortised cost
9,898,154
9,991,426

10,730,365
10,906,439


Financial liabilities


Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost
(12,933,098)
(13,409,730)


Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss comprise cash at bank and in hand.


Financial assets that are debt instruments measured at amortised cost comprise trade debtors and other debtors.


Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost comprise trade creditors, loans, accruals and other creditors. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 DECEMBER 2024

25.


Deferred taxation




2024


£






At beginning of year
1,218,171


Charged to profit or loss
437,206



At end of year
1,655,377

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

2024
2023
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
1,381,344
944,984

Revaluations
276,908
276,908

Short term timing differences
(2,875)
(3,721)

1,655,377
1,218,171


26.


Government grant




Government grant

£





At 29 December 2023
633,211


Charged to profit or loss
(95,028)


Additions in the year
204,871



At 28 December 2024
743,054


27.


Share capital

2024
2023
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



120,600 (2023 - 120,600) Ordinary shares of £1 each
120,600
120,600

During the year, all shares were reclassified as Ordinary shares with equal voting rights and rights to dividends.


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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 DECEMBER 2024

28.


Capital commitments


At 28 December 2024 the Company had capital commitments as follows:

2024
2023
£
£


Contracted for but not provided in these financial statements
342,840
1,571,312

342,840
1,571,312


29.


Pension commitments

The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. There was £26,333 unpaid contributions outstanding at the year end and these are included in creditors at year end (2023: £nil). 


30.


Commitments under operating leases

At 28 December 2024 the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:

2024
2023
£
£


Not later than 1 year
30,089
35,973

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
17,211
3,646

Later than 5 years
25,090
-

72,390
39,619


31.


Related party transactions

The aggregate remuneration paid to key management during the year was £570,816 (2023: £417,736).
During the year, the company made sales and recharged costs of £1,022,400 (2023: £1,410,990) and purchases and costs incurred of £1,120,293 (2023: £1,332,921) to and from companies with common directors. The balance due to these companies at the year end was £1,827,002 (2023: £1,416,016).
At the year end £1,594,425 (2023: £1,597,628) was due to the directors. These loans are unsecured and  interest free.


32.


Controlling party

The company is controlled by the directors.


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