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Company registration number: 08058712







ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 MARCH 2025


INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED






































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INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED
 


 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
D Travis 
S Wilson 




Registered number
08058712



Registered office
Inspiro Learning Centre Rands Lane

Armthorpe

Doncaster

DN3 3EW




Independent auditor
Menzies LLP
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor

3000a Parkway

Whiteley

Hampshire

PO15 7FX





 


INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED
 



CONTENTS



Page
Strategic report
1 - 3
Directors' report
4 - 6
Independent auditor's report
7 - 10
Statement of comprehensive income
11
Statement of financial position
12
Statement of changes in equity
13
Notes to the financial statements
14 - 27


 


INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED
 


 
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Introduction
 
Inspiro Learning Limited is a national multisector training provider, providing apprenticeships and commercial training across the UK. Government funding is through the Department of Education ("DfE" formerly “ESFA”), Skills Development Scotland, the Department for the Economy Northern Ireland  and, via a subcontracting agreement, the Welsh Assembly Government and, the apprenticeship Levy. Funding for commercial programmes is via bespoke contractual agreements with customers.

Business review
 
This is the first full year of trading following full separation from Babcock Group systems and processes, which was completed in early 2024. During the year ended 31 March 2025, Inspiro has thrived,  both in continuing excellent, long term working relationships with key customers, and winning of new accounts. This has resulted in financial results showing growth both at a revenue and profit level.
An ongoing strategy for growth has been developed in conjunction with our shareholders who work with the business to review progress against those plans and input into the development of this strategy.
We continue to make investment in developing learning solutions to suit the changing needs of both employers and learners whilst further developing skills and capabilities in our people.

Audit & Risk Committee

In August 2024 as required by the DfE (formerly ESFA) an Audit & Risk Committee was formed to:
 
Assist the Board in its oversight of the integrity of the Business’ DfE related funding provision, including supporting the Board in meeting its responsibilities regarding regulatory matters alongside related systems and internal controls
Monitor, on behalf of the Board, the effectiveness and objectivity of internal auditors
Assess, on behalf of the Board, the effectiveness of the Business’ key controls framework across the following areas:
 
°Operational risk including appropriateness of the control environment
°Funding rule compliance
°Quality
°Risk management and assurance
°External and internal audit including oversight of implementation of any recommendations in relation to the DfE 
°Whistleblowing
°Assessing the appropriateness of fraud prevention measure and the procedures in place for reporting any such occurrences

The audit committee is operating to a Terms of Reference as approved by the Board of Inspiro Learning Ltd and to whom it reports it activities and finding including recommendation from time to time.
The Audit and Risk Committee is made up of 2 members, the Chair who is also part of the Board and an independent non-executive who has deep sector experience in relation to funding rules and obligations. In addition, a number of the Executive attend in their specific capability including the CEO, COO and CFO.
This committee meets at least 4 times a year.

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STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The key risks and uncertainties affecting the Company are considered to be related to changes in government policy, budget allocations and the changing political and regulatory environment. The Directors manage this risk by having regular dialogue with government funding bodies and by ensuring the business adapts to those changes and those of employers.
Government Education Policy Risk
The company generates a proportion of its revenue from training activities influenced and in part funded ultimately by government sources. Changes to UK Government and/or the policy initiatives they pursue in respect of education and training is both a risk and opportunity to the Company futures growth aspirations.
Regulatory Risk
The Board of Directors maintain an up-to-date knowledge of general regulatory risk associated with the undertaking of the business in its marketplace. General regulatory frameworks include but not limited to those areas of Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Employment Law, and Data Protection Law. Risk is managed through the adoption of policies and procedures that address each area.
Price risk
The Company is exposed to price risk as a result of its operations. The board closely monitors changes to prices across its markets and reacts appropriately to such changes on a timely basis where this is deemed appropriate. This includes price changes enforced by government legislation changes.
Credit risk
A key trade debtor of the company is the Department of Education (DfE formerly ESFA), although there is an onward risk whereby, we require the employer partners that we work with to pay their apprenticeship levy to allow the DfE (formerly ESFA) to release the funding to us. The Company ensures that it is in compliance with the requirements set out in the contract between the Company and the DfE (formerly ESFA) to manage the credit risk. Strong relationships are maintained with customers to ensure that all performance obligations are met thereby managing any credit risk on a regular basis.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is managed through regular monitoring of short-term cash flows as well as medium and long-term scenario planning.

Financial key performance indicators

The performance of the business is monitored at various levels, from overall Company performance down to individual operating business units and teams.  Detailed management financial statements are produced on a monthly basis, being reviewed at various levels throughout the company with those accountable for the performance.
The key profit and loss performance measures considered by the board and management are turnover, gross profit and margin and EBITDA.
Aside from the performance as presented on the profit and loss account, cash flow and associated Balance Sheet positions are monitored. The DfE (formerly ESFA)  uses financial health as a measure of an organisation’s financial status in terms of its ability to meet ongoing financial commitments. This health check is reviewed at every Board meeting and the Board is satisfied with the financial health of the business.

2025
2024
        £
        £
Turnover

47,893,598

44,468,465
 
Gross Profit

13,658,096

11,645,578
 
EBITDA

5,647,934

4,545,285
 

EBITDA disclosed above is an internal measure.

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STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Other key performance indicators
 
There are other non-financial key performance indicators monitored by the business, many of which are of particular relevance to the activities. Measures that are monitored include but not limited to trainer activity levels, learner enrolment levels, timeliness of learner progression, learner achievement rates, the quality of teacher provision, and both learner and customer satisfaction.

Directors' statement of compliance with duty to promote the success of the Company
 
Under Section 172(1) of the Companies Act 2006, the Board of Directors have a duty to act in good faith and in a way that would be most likely to promote the sucess of the Company for the benefit of its shareholders whilst having regard to matters set out in Section 172(1) (a-f) of the Act:
a) the likely consequence of any decision in the long term;
b) the interest of the Company's employees;
c) the need to foster the Company's business relationships with suppliers, customers and others;
d) the impact of the Company's operations on the community and environment;
e) the desirability of the Company maintaining a reputation of high standards of business and conduct; and
f) the need to act fairly as between members of the Group.
The directors of the Company, both individually and collectively, believe they have acted in good faith at all times during the year and are focused on promoting the success of the Company for the benefit of all stakeholders. The directors consider the impact on the interests of the Company stakeholders, while discharging all of their duties.



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



S Wilson
Director

Date: 11 August 2025

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DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.

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 year, after taxation, amounted to £3,592,831 (2024 - £2,243,434).

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

D Travis 
S Wilson 

Future developments

The Board of Directors are pleased with the trading performance for the last year, which was in line with expectations.
During the year we have developed a strong pipeline for additional growth, both through developing relationships with existing clients and through relationships with new customers. 
At the forefront of our strategy is maintaining the high level of quality and excellent learner outcomes for which Inspiro Learning Limited is known.

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DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Engagement with employees

The board encourages an open culture with its employees through the following:

Regular CEO updates on the performance of the company and its strategy
A forum to raise questions with the CEO through the formation of our People Matters group with representatives from different levels across the breadth of Inspiro
Annual staff survey to listen to the views of all colleagues at Inspiro
Open door policy to the senior leadership
Living wage employer

Engagement with suppliers, customers and others

The Directors place great importance on maintaining and nurturing relationships with external stakeholders including customers, partners, suppliers and others and the impact of decisions taken by the Company during the financial year.

Streamlined energy and carbon reporting (SECR) disclosure

The company has not disclosed information in respect of greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumptions and energy efficiency actions as it is included in the group report of Inspirit Tulip Topco Limited.

Disabled employees

The company is committed to a policy of recruitment and promotion on the basis of aptitude and ability without discrimination of any kind. As such, the Company gives full and fair consideration to applications for employment by disabled persons.
In the event of employees becoming disabled whilst in the service of the Company, all reasonable efforts are made to ensure that they have the opportunity for continued employment with the Company.

Disclosure of information to auditor

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 auditor is 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 auditor is aware of that information.

Post balance sheet events

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

Auditor

Under section 487(2) of the Companies Act 2006Menzies LLP will be deemed to have been reappointed as auditor 28 days after these financial statements were sent to members or 28 days after the latest date prescribed for filing the accounts with the registrar, whichever is earlier.

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DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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





S Wilson
Director

Date: 11 August 2025

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Inspiro Learning Limited (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 March 2025, which comprise the Statement of comprehensive income, the Statement of financial position, 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 31 March 2025 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 Auditor's 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 Auditor's 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 AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF INSPIRO LEARNING 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 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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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED (CONTINUED)

Auditor's 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 Auditor's 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:

The Company is subject to laws and regulations that directly affect the financial statements including financial 
reporting legislation, and general regulations such as health and safety and general data protection regulation. There
are no industry specific laws and regulations which would be deemed to have a significant impact on the financial
statements. We assessed the extent of compliance with the appropriate laws and regulations as part of our 
procedures on the related financial statement items.
 
We understood how the Company is complying with the legal and regulatory frameworks by, making inquiries to
management and those responsible for legal and compliance procedures.
 
The engagement partner assessed whether the engagement team collectively had the appropriate competence and
capabilities to identify or recognise non-compliance with laws and regulations. The assessment did not identify any
issues in this area. 
 
We assessed the susceptibility of the Company financial statements to material misstatement, including how fraud
might occur. Audit procedures performed by the engagement team included: 
°Identifying and assessing the design effectiveness of controls management has in place to prevent and detect
fraud; 
°Understanding how those charged with governance considered and addressed the potential for override of 
controls or other inappropriate influence over the financial reporting process; 
°Challenging assumptions and judgments made by management in its significant accounting estimates; and 
°Identifying and testing journal entries, in particular any journal entries posted with unusual account 
combinations. 
 
As a result of the above procedures, 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: 
°Posting of unusual journals and complex transactions. 
°Misappropriation of funds through fraudulent purchase ledger and payroll activity. 
°Manipulation of amounts subject to significant judgment or estimate.


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 Auditor's report.


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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF INSPIRO LEARNING 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 Auditor's 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.





James Hadfield FCA (Senior statutory auditor)
  
for and on behalf of
Menzies LLP
 
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
  
3000a Parkway
Whiteley
Hampshire
PO15 7FX

11 August 2025
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STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2025
2024
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
47,893,598
44,468,465

Cost of sales
  
(34,235,502)
(32,822,887)

Gross profit
  
13,658,096
11,645,578

Administrative expenses
  
(9,204,297)
(9,447,529)

Operating profit
 5 
4,453,799
2,198,049

Interest receivable and similar income
  
13,622
-

Interest payable and similar expenses
 10 
(128)
(4,340)

Profit before tax
  
4,467,293
2,193,709

Tax on profit
 11 
(874,462)
49,725

Profit for the financial year
  
3,592,831
2,243,434

There was no other comprehensive income for 2025 (2024:£NIL).

The notes on pages 14 to 27 form part of these financial statements.

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INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:08058712



STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

2025
2024
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 13 
710,202
311,254

Tangible assets
 14 
316,933
466,738

  
1,027,135
777,992

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 15 
17,975,922
14,618,348

Cash at bank and in hand
  
3,300,006
4,779,089

  
21,275,928
19,397,437

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 16 
(8,791,874)
(10,435,155)

Net current assets
  
 
 
12,484,054
 
 
8,962,282

Total assets less current liabilities
  
13,511,189
9,740,274

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 17 
(197,900)
(19,816)

Other provisions
 18 
(180,000)
(180,000)

  
 
 
(377,900)
 
 
(199,816)

Net assets
  
13,133,289
9,540,458


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 19 
111
111

Profit and loss account
 20 
13,133,178
9,540,347

  
13,133,289
9,540,458


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




S Wilson
Director

Date: 11 August 2025

The notes on pages 14 to 27 form part of these financial statements.

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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025


Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£


At 1 April 2023
111
7,296,913
7,297,024



Profit for the year
-
2,243,434
2,243,434
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
2,243,434
2,243,434


Total transactions with owners
-
-
-



At 1 April 2024
111
9,540,347
9,540,458



Profit for the year
-
3,592,831
3,592,831
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
3,592,831
3,592,831


At 31 March 2025
111
13,133,178
13,133,289


The notes on pages 14 to 27 form part of these financial statements.

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INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED
 


 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1.


General information

Inspiro Learning Limited is a private company limited by shares, incorporated in England and Wales. The address of its registered office is disclosed on the company information page.

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).

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
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 33 Related Party Disclosures paragraph 33.7.

This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of Inspirit Tulip Topco Limited as at 31 March 2025 and these financial statements may be obtained from 2 Babmaes Street, London SW1Y 6HD.

 
2.3

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:

Rendering of services

Revenue from a contract to provide services is recognised in the period in which the services are provided in accordance with the stage of completion of the contract when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the contract;
the stage of completion of the contract at the end of the reporting period can be measured reliably; and
the costs incurred and the costs to complete the contract can be measured reliably.

 
2.4

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.

Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.

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INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED
 


 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.5

Research and development

In the research phase of an internal project it is not possible to demonstrate that the project will generate future economic benefits and hence all expenditure on research shall be recognised as an expense when it is incurred. Intangible assets are recognised from the development phase of a project if and only if certain specific criteria are met in order to demonstrate the asset will generate probable future economic benefits and that its cost can be reliably measured. The capitalised development costs related to employee costs spent on developing content are subsequently amortised on a straight-line basis over their useful economic lives, which range from 3 to 6 years.
If it is not possible to distinguish between the research phase and the development phase of an internal project, the expenditure is treated as if it were all incurred in the research phase only.

 
2.6

Interest income

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

 
2.7

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.

 
2.8

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 Statement of financial position. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

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INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED
 


 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.9

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 reporting 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 reporting 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 reporting date.


 
2.10

Exceptional items

Exceptional items are transactions that fall within the ordinary activities of the Company but are presented separately due to their size or incidence.

 
2.11

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.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Fixtures and fittings
-
33.3% - 66.6% straight line
Computer equipment
-
33.3% straight line
Other fixed assets
-
66.6% 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.

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INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED
 


 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.12

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.

 
2.13

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 Statement of financial position 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.

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.

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.

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INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED
 


 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

3.


Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The company's revenue recognition policies require management to make an estimate of the cost to complete for long-term contracts. Management estimates outturn costs on a contract-by-contract basis and estimates are carried out by suitably qualified and experienced personnel. Estimates of cost to complete include assessment of contract contingencies arising out of technical, commercial, operational and other risks. The assessments of all significant contract outturns are subject to review and challenge, and judgements and estimates are reviewed regularly throughout the contract life based on latest available information and adjustments are made where necessary. As contracts near completion, often less judgement is required to determine the expected outturn.


4.


Turnover

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


2025
2024
£
£

Rendering of services
47,893,598
44,468,465

47,893,598
44,468,465


Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

2025
2024
£
£

United Kingdom
47,893,598
44,468,465

47,893,598
44,468,465



5.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2025
2024
£
£

Exchange differences
1,556
297

Other operating lease rentals
51,361
56,575

Depreciation
256,384
182,495

Amortisation
122,664
35,008

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INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED
 


 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

6.


Auditor's remuneration

During the year, the Company obtained the following services from the Company's auditor and its associates:


2025
2024
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditor and its associates for the audit of the Company's financial statements
17,050
15,000

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.


7.


Employees

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


2025
2024
£
£

Wages and salaries
19,868,933
18,360,563

Social security costs
2,558,644
1,997,537

Cost of defined contribution scheme
875,730
794,906

23,303,307
21,153,006


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


        2025
        2024
            No.
            No.







Operations
431
341



Management and administration
127
186



Directors
2
2

560
529


8.


Directors' remuneration

During this year and the prior year all of  the directors of the Company were remunerated by other group companies. It is not possible to make an accurate apportionment of these directors' emoluments relating to services provided to the Company and as such no dislosure has been made in these financial statements. 

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INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED
 


 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

9.


Interest receivable

2025
2024
£
£


Other interest receivable
13,622
-

13,622
-


10.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2025
2024
£
£


Bank interest payable
128
4,340

128
4,340


11.


Taxation


2025
2024
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
666,469
241,783

Adjustments in respect of previous periods
29,909
(348,931)


696,378
(107,148)


Total current tax
696,378
(107,148)

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
178,084
57,423

Total deferred tax
178,084
57,423


Tax on profit
874,462
(49,725)
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INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED
 


 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
 
11.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is lower than (2024 - lower than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 - 25%). The differences are explained below:

2025
2024
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
4,467,293
2,193,709


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 - 25%)
1,116,823
548,427

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
6,058
2,481

Capital allowances for year in excess of depreciation
7,704
1,264

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods
29,909
(348,931)

Movement in deferred tax not recognised
93,856
-

Group relief surrendered/(claimed)
(379,888)
(252,966)

Total tax charge for the year
874,462
(49,725)


Factors that may affect future tax charges

There were no factors which may affect future tax charges.

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INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED
 


 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

12.


Exceptional items

2025
2024
£
£

Cost of sales


Redundancy costs
147,509
5,259

147,509
5,259

2025
2024
£
£

Administrative expenses


Residual seperation costs from Badcock
69,745
1,874,717

Dilapidations
10,000
-

Redundancy costs
83,213
98,761

Other intergration costs
90,694
150,767

253,652
2,124,245

The above amounts relate to one-off operational costs that were incurred in the finanical year.


13.


Intangible assets




Development expenditure

£



Cost


At 1 April 2024
346,262


Additions - internal
521,613



At 31 March 2025

867,875



Amortisation


At 1 April 2024
35,008


Charge for the year on owned assets
122,665



At 31 March 2025

157,673



Net book value



At 31 March 2025
710,202



At 31 March 2024
311,254



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INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED
 


 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

14.


Tangible fixed assets





Fixtures and fittings
Computer equipment
Other fixed assets
Total

£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 April 2024
205,608
415,731
46,224
667,563


Additions
-
83,490
-
83,490



At 31 March 2025

205,608
499,221
46,224
751,053



Depreciation


At 1 April 2024
109,006
86,683
5,136
200,825


Charge for the year on owned assets
53,998
148,481
30,816
233,295



At 31 March 2025

163,004
235,164
35,952
434,120



Net book value



At 31 March 2025
42,604
264,057
10,272
316,933



At 31 March 2024
96,602
329,048
41,088
466,738


15.


Debtors

2025
2024
£
£


Trade debtors
3,863,091
4,033,930

Amounts owed by group undertakings
7,256,768
4,449,830

Other debtors
4,125
27,355

Prepayments and accrued income
653,599
807,258

Contract assets
6,198,339
5,299,975

17,975,922
14,618,348


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INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED
 


 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

16.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2025
2024
£
£

Trade creditors
2,626,992
2,089,538

Corporation tax
224,873
285,567

Other taxation and social security
841,684
799,874

Other creditors
1,542,333
1,557,807

Accruals and deferred income
3,555,992
5,702,369

8,791,874
10,435,155



17.


Deferred taxation




2025


£






At beginning of year
(19,816)


Charged to profit or loss
(178,084)



At end of year
(197,900)

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

2025
2024
£
£


Fixed asset timing differences
(219,249)
(52,881)

Short term timing differences
21,349
33,065

(197,900)
(19,816)

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INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED
 


 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

18.


Provisions




Provision

£





At 1 April 2024
180,000



At 31 March 2025
180,000

A provision is held in respect of anticipated activities to ensure that the changes in funding rules are implemented throughout the organisation. Such costs include the use of external audit support to provide assurance around current processes, consultancy support, documentation preparation and any improvements required. This in turn ensure robust foundation in anticipation of an Inspection. The costs have been estimated on historical costs of previous activity incurred. Whilst the exact timing of such an inspection is uncertain the activities required to implement changes to the Funding rules and compliance matters are reviewed by the Audit and Risk committee.

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INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED
 


 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

19.


Share capital

2025
2024
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



111 (2024 - 111) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
111
111

All Ordinary shares hold equal voting rights.



20.


Reserves

Profit and loss account

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


21.


Pension commitments

The Company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Company to the fund and amounted to £875,730 (2024 - £794,906). At year end, £164,121 was included within other creditors in relation to the defined contribution pension scheme (2024 - £132,261).


22.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 March 2025 the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:

2025
2024
£
£


Not later than 1 year
128,586
137,172

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
317,667
437,667

446,253
574,839

During the year, operating lease expenses of £205,740 (2024 - £112,279) were recognised in the profit and loss account.


23.


Related party transactions

At the year end the company was owed £7,256,768 (2024 - £4,449,830) by group companies. These amounts are undated, interest free and repayble on demand.

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INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED
 


 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

24.


Controlling party

The immediate parent undertaking is Inspirit Tulip Bidco Limited.
The ultimate controlling party is Inspirit Tulip Topco Limited. Inspirit Tulip Topco Limited creates both the largest 
and smallest group of undertakings in which consolidated accounts are drawn up.
Consolidated accounts may be obtained from Companies House, Crown Way, Cardiff, CF14 3UZ.
 
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