Whitemeadow Furniture Limited Company accounts

COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 06386737

WHITEMEADOW FURNITURE LIMITED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED

31 December 2024

WHITEMEADOW FURNITURE LIMITED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Contents	Page

Officers and professional advisers	1

Strategic report	2

Directors' report	7

Independent auditor's report to the member	11

Income statement	15

Statement of financial position	16

Statement of changes in equity	17

Notes to the financial statements	18

WHITEMEADOW FURNITURE LIMITED

OFFICERS AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISERS

The board of directors	A Kitchen
	M Clarridge
	P Ainley
	D Oscroft
	N Wilkinson
	A Price

Registered office	Whitemeadow Furniture Limited
	Orchard Way
	Calladine Business Park
	Sutton In Ashfield
	Nottinghamshire
	NG17 1JU

Auditor	Streets Audit LLP
	Chartered accountants & statutory auditor
	Windsor House
	A1 Business Park at
	Long Bennington
	Notts
	NG23 5JR

WHITEMEADOW FURNITURE LIMITED

STRATEGIC REPORT

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2023. Fair review of the business Turnover for the year was £54.5m compared to £58.1m in 2023, with a pre-tax profit for the year of £2.9m, our gross margin has increased by 1.7% year on year, this has been primarily achieved through cost efficiencies and the reduction of labour both UK and overseas based contractor costs. Turnover has reduced by 6.5%, overall market conditions have been very challenging with tightening of the customer base, with increased imports from certain market areas, combined with pressure on consumer incomes driving reduced spending in the furniture sector. Raw Material price stabilisation and improved availability have helped realise the benefits of the efficiency programmes, where in the past few years this has been in constant decline, the removal of labour costs has also been very significant. The reduced global economic activity has brought about significant restructuring requirements across the business as it contends higher interest rates, higher labour costs and the higher Selling prices, there has been an industry decline in overall production volumes. Principle risks and uncertainties The shareholders of the business are heavily involved in the day-to-day management of the group of companies and hold regular meetings to review the performance of the group. They analyse the potential risks and opportunities and put into place appropriate plans to mitigate risks and promote opportunities. Cash and Debtors are constantly monitored to optimise the business cash flow. Principle risks and uncertainties include: - UK economic and political climate, increasing taxation, increased employment cost and uncertainty of consumer behaviour.. - Overseas imports have been increasing putting pressure on UK production volumes and customers margins. - Labour and production efficiency can only support these once and rising operational costs will impact. The business is constantly looking at its production operations and supply chain to mitigate these risks, through improved efficiencies and better supply chain management, diversification opportunities to support our own supply requirements, our employees and strong treasury management to ensure we minimise any exchange rate risks. Key Performance Indicators Level of orders- we continually monitor the level of orders into and out of the business. This is categorised by customer accounts and product ranges and gives us a direct opportunity to enhance ongoing relationships whilst exploring opportunities with new customers. This achieved a growth in turnover whilst developing our overall customer base. Raw material and Gross Margin- tracking of these are key to the long-term success of the business. Along with the customer base, our material requirement is a key aspect of our product. Energy- we have seen major changes in the pricing structure of UK energy supplies in the last 12 months, not only does this impact direct energy costs it impacts on all other purchased items inflating at levels not seen for many years, but we are also reviewing our energy efficiency Labour- is a key resource to our future, and as such we are investing in this area continually through training and employee welfare. We work with our key customers and legislation changes to ensure we meet and stay ahead of their requirements and are proud to employ a wide range of nationalities. Transport costs- these are key drivers within the business and have significant impacts on operational efficiencies, the underlying cost structure, and the environment whilst providing our customer base with a quality service. We are constantly therefore challenging this area to develop and improve our service. Other Key Performance Indicators As a property owner key occupancy rates on our premises is also key, and offers a challenge in its own right, finding suitable tenants to cohabit larger production facilities is key.

S172 Report Company Vision- Driven to lead. Proud to impress. Our mission at Whitemeadow is to constantly strive to lead in our industry, both in terms of product, service, and innovation. We're proud of the work we do and the people we work alongside. Most companies exist to simply make and sell product. We're different. We exist because we believe in inspiring, impressing and innovating. Our Values There are six pillars on which the Whitemeadow brands rests: - Crafted- everything we do we do with care and accuracy. Crafting British- made upholstery skills that have taken years to master. - Vibrant- our vibrant workplace culture helps inspire creativity and craftsmanship. - Proud- we're proud of what we do. We're proud of who we are. We're proud of how far we've come and where we're going. - Dynamic- dynamic working is instrumental to our everyday operations. Instilling a high-trust, high-performance culture within our business. - Dependable- constantly delivering on our designs, quality, and service. - Best in Class- We aspire to be the best we can be crafting innovative products that people are proud to own, taking the lead in our industry. Employee Engagement Our vision takes a multi-disciplined workforce, each with skills that contribute to pushing us ahead of our competition and impressing our loyal customer base. We encourage engagement from everyone in the business and truly believe by doing this our vision and values will become the unifying components of our company culture and in time this will ultimately lead to a better workplace for all, and a company that has a strong and bright future. We offer a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, formal and informal training opportunities, good welfare facilities and a wide range of employee benefits and opportunities to enable our employees to fulfill their potential. Our Joint Consultative Committee and Health and Safety enables all employees to feel involved and have a voice. We are working hard to create an environment where employees feel valued and are recognised for their hard work and successful demonstration of our company values. We hold monthly and annual employee recognition awards and are proud to be an Investors in People accredited employer. We take our commitment to the development of our employees very seriously and invest in their future by offering training courses and accessible routes to career progression. Our industry leading in-house Sewing Academy has now trained a number of fully qualified Sewing Machinists. Our commitment to improvement will see us complete our ISO journey which we started in 2024, something that will benefit the future of the Whitemeadow group Community and Industry Commitment Whitemeadow continues to lead the charge on educating and inspiring the next generation of skilled furniture makers. By sharing our knowledge and skills with local students, we hope to show them that there are some fantastic career opportunities right on their doorstep in the future. Local residents were also offered the opportunity to come along and find out more about career opportunities in the furniture industry. Whitemeadow also work with partners such as job centres, parole services and the Armed Forces Community to provide pathways into work. Charity Work Whitemeadow have our own charity team, who continue to raise money through regular fund-raising events to support local charities. Whitemeadow are members of the Furniture Makers which support the industries commitment to all employees past and present. Environmental Responsibilities Our commitment to the environment and sustainably is at the heart of the future for Whitemeadow. FSC- In 2020 we became one of the first upholstery manufacturers to achieve FSC accreditation. All the timber we use is sourced legally, ethically, and sustainably, from plantations or Forestry commissions that replant and replace to ensure that species continue to thrive and provide a sustainable source of timber for generations to come. We do not purchase any materials that do not come with FSC (Forestry Stewardship Commission) accreditation. Recycling- We recycle all forms of paper and card. All confidential waste is shredded and recycled, and all other paper waste goes directly to recycling plants across the UK, with zero to landfill. In partnership with Biffa and Flame, all our sites now divert over 94% of wastage away from landfills and 100% of our plastic packaging is recyclable. Our plastic packaging is made from 30% recycled plastic. Energy- We use HVO to fuel some of our fleet and continue to drive for efficiencies throughout. HVO (hydro-treated vegetable oil) is a premium, high quality diesel fuel, made from renewable, sustainable, raw materials and can reduce our net CO2 greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90%. Our current project involves looking at the use of solar energy to reduce reliance on the grid and contribute to a lower carbon process. 85% of our factory lighting is energy efficient LED and our Biomass units are powered by recycled wood, providing 100% of the heating at our Orchard Way, Design, Export Drive and Stores sites. Product innovation- Whitemeadow are early adopters of innovation and sustainability practices in the upholstery industry. We were the first in the sector to invest in sustainable components such as interiors made of recycled bottles and fabrics made from recycled yarns. We currently work with like-minded organisations such as Plastic Bank, which is a social enterprise that builds recycling ecosystems in under-developed communities in an effort to fight both plastic pollution in oceans, as well as high poverty levels in developing countries. Securing the Future of Whitemeadow We know our people are our biggest strength, and we're determined to improve the way we manage, develop, and lead. A successful review of our Investor in People accreditation was achieved in 2024, which will help us to continue to focus on the right areas and make positive changes for all those that choose to work at Whitemeadow. We will continue to expand the number of ethical suppliers we work with to ensure our supply chains are as committed to positive change as we are, making a substantial effort to reduce harmful impact on the planet. We will continue to try and improve our carbon footprint, through better energy usage and generation. Our aim is to be recognised as a company known for its integrity and creativity, that paves the way for the future of upholstery making.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 10 September 2025 and signed on behalf of the board by:

M Clarridge

Director

Registered office:

Whitemeadow Furniture Limited

Orchard Way

Calladine Business Park

Sutton In Ashfield

Nottinghamshire

NG17 1JU

WHITEMEADOW FURNITURE LIMITED

DIRECTORS' REPORT

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

The directors present their report and the financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 December 2024 .

Directors

The directors who served the company during the year were as follows:

A Kitchen
M Clarridge
P Ainley
D Oscroft
N Wilkinson
A Price
I Oscroft	(Resigned 28 October 2024)

Dividends

Particulars of recommended dividends are detailed in note 13 to the financial statements.

Greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption

	Unit	2024	2023
Emissions resulting from activities for which the company is responsible	tCO2e	940	1,121
Emissions resulting from the purchase of electricity by the company for its own use	tCO2e	354	360
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Total emissions	tCO2e	1,294	1,481
Total energy consumption	kWh	7,953,061	8,009,984
Intensity metric - desc in a/c		0.05	0.06
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Methodologies for energy and emissions calculations

Quantification and reporting methodology - we have followed the 2019 HM Government Environmental Reporting Guidelines. We have also used the GHG Reporting Protocol - Corporate Standard and have used the 2024 UK Government's Conversion Factors for Company Reporting. Intensity measurement - the chosen intensity measurement ratio is total gross emissions in metric tonnes CO2e per m2 of property floor space, the recommended ratio for the sector.

Principal measures taken to increase energy efficiency

During the 2024 reporting year, Whitemeadow did not undertake any major new energy efficiency initiatives. However, the company continued its programme of replacing inefficient lighting with energy-efficient LED fittings across its sites. These LED fittings are equipped with PIR (passive infrared) sensors to reduce unnecessary lighting usage by automatically switching off when areas are unoccupied. Whitemeadow also continues to assess and implement appropriate measures identified under the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS). No significant operational changes occurred in 2024. Nevertheless, total energy consumption fell by 56,922.10 kWh, representing a 0.71% reduction compared to the previous year. This decrease was primarily driven by reductions in gas and electricity usage, which declined by 15.04% and 2.30%, respectively. As a result of these efforts, total greenhouse gas emissions from Whitemeadow's operations decreased by 188.50 tCO2e, a 12.72% reduction. The reductions in energy and emissions are attributed largely to ongoing energy efficiency improvements, behavioural changes initiated in previous financial years, and the continued transition to lower-carbon energy sources, including the installation of biomass boilers. It is worth noting that fuel consumption rose significantly during the reporting period, increasing by 206,122.59 kWh (a 4.31% rise). The cause of this increase is a result of the increased consumption of wood to fuel biomass boilers heating large warehouses. Whilst this has resulted in increased overall energy consumption, it should be noted that because of moving from carbon-intensive fuels to renewable biofuel, carbon emissions from fuel combustion have fallen by 56.31 tCO2e. Furthermore, by utilising wood offcuts in the Frames site, Whitemeadow has reduced its carbon footprint by 229.08 tCO2e when comparing on-site combustion against sending the waste to landfill. Using the selected intensity metric, tCO?e per square metre, Whitemeadow achieved a reduction of 0.00718 tCO2e/m², equating to a 12.71% improvement. This progress reinforces the impact of reduced reliance on fossil fuels and the strategic shift towards renewable and less carbon-intensive sources of energy.

Employment of disabled persons

Applications for employment by disabled persons are always fully considered, bearing in mind the aptitudes of the applicant concerned. In the event of members of staff becoming disabled, every effort is made to ensure that their employment within the company continues and that the appropriate training is arranged. It is the policy of the company that the training, career development and promotion of disabled persons should, as far as possible, be identical to that of other employees.

Employee involvement

The company's policy is to consult and discuss with employees at meetings, matters likely to affect employees' interests. Information of matters of concern to employees is given through information bulletins and reports which seek to achieve a common awareness on the part of all employees of the financial and economic factors affecting the company performance.

Disclosure of information in the strategic report

The company has chosen in accordance with section 414C(11) of the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 to set out in the company's strategic report information required by schedule 7 of the Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008.

Directors' responsibilities statement

The directors are responsible for preparing the strategic report, 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 United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). 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 the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to: - select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; - make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; - 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 enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They 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. Auditor

Each of the persons who is a director at the date of approval of this report confirms that:

- so far as they are aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company's auditor is unaware; and - they have taken all steps that they ought to have taken as a director to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the company's auditor is aware of that information.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 10 September 2025 and signed on behalf of the board by:

M Clarridge

Director

Registered office:

Whitemeadow Furniture Limited

Orchard Way

Calladine Business Park

Sutton In Ashfield

Nottinghamshire

NG17 1JU

WHITEMEADOW FURNITURE LIMITED

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBER OF WHITEMEADOW FURNITURE LIMITED

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Whitemeadow Furniture Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 31 December 2024 which comprise the income statement, statement of financial position, statement of changes in equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including FRS 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 December 2024 and of its profit for the year then ended; - have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; - 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 UK, including the FRC’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. Our 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. In connection with our audit of the financial statements, 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 audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. 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.

Opinions 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, 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.

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: Our approach to identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, was that we identified the material laws and regulations applicable to the company through discussions with management, and from our commercial knowledge and experience of the company and sector in which it operates. These were the Companies Act 2006, taxation legislation, data protection, anti-bribery, employment, environmental and health and safety legislation. We then assessed the extent of compliance with these laws and regulations through making enquiries of management. We assessed the susceptibility of the company's financial statements to material misstatement, including obtaining an understanding of how fraud might occur, by making enquiries of management as to where they considered there was susceptibility to fraud, their knowledge of actual, suspected and alleged fraud; and considering the internal controls in place to mitigate risks of fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations. To address the risk of fraud through management bias and override of controls we tested journal entries to identify unusual transactions, we assessed whether judgements and assumptions made in determining the accounting estimates set out in Note 3 were indicative of potential bias; and we investigated the rationale behind significant or unusual transactions. In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we designed procedures which included, but were not limited to agreeing financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documentation and reviewing correspondence with relevant regulators. There are inherent limitations in our audit procedures described above. The more removed that laws and regulations are from financial transactions, the less likely it is that we would become aware of non-compliance. Auditing standards also limit the audit procedures required to identify non-compliance with laws and regulations to enquiry of the directors and other management and the inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence, if any. Material misstatements that arise due to fraud can be harder to detect than those that arise from error as they may involve deliberate concealment or collusion. 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. Use of our report

This report is made solely to the company's member, as a body, in accordance with chapter 3 of part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's member 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 member as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

MARK BRADSHAW

(Senior Statutory Auditor)

For and on behalf of

Streets Audit LLP

Chartered accountants & statutory auditor

Windsor House

A1 Business Park at

Long Bennington

Notts

NG23 5JR

12 September 2025

WHITEMEADOW FURNITURE LIMITED

INCOME STATEMENT

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

		2024	2023
Note		£	£
Turnover	4	54,466,940	58,153,587

Cost of sales	( 35,680,885)	( 39,070,030)
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Gross profit	18,786,055	19,083,557

Distribution costs		( 59,469)	( 154,080)
Administrative expenses		( 15,646,556)	( 16,078,684)
Other operating income	5	–	2,474
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Operating profit	6	3,080,030	2,853,267

Other interest receivable and similar income	10	–	8,691
Interest payable and similar expenses	11	( 136,675)	( 151,313)
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Profit before taxation		2,943,355	2,710,645

Tax on profit	12	( 809,346)	( 651,563)
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Profit for the financial year		2,134,009	2,059,082
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All the activities of the company are from continuing operations.

The company has no other recognised items of income and expenses other than the results for the year as set out above.

WHITEMEADOW FURNITURE LIMITED

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

31 December 2024

	2024		2023
Note	£	£	£

Fixed assets

Tangible assets	14	1,521,141	1,661,988
Investments	15	607,494	107,429
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		2,128,635	1,769,417

Current assets

Stocks	16	1,679,442	1,664,777
Debtors	17	9,459,633	11,562,221
Cash at bank and in hand		326,577	435,233
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		11,465,652	13,662,231

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year	18	( 10,637,397)		( 11,917,580)
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Net current assets			828,255	1,744,651
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Total assets less current liabilities			2,956,890	3,514,068

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year	19		( 240,909)	( 109,280)

Provisions	21	( 184,589)	( 207,405)
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Net assets		2,531,392	3,197,383
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Capital and reserves

Called up share capital	24	28,873	28,873
Profit and loss account		2,502,519	3,168,510
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Shareholder funds		2,531,392	3,197,383
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These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the medium companies regime.

These financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 10 September 2025 , and are signed on behalf of the board by:

M Clarridge

Director

Company registration number: 06386737

WHITEMEADOW FURNITURE LIMITED

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

		Called up share capital	Profit and loss account	Total
		£	£	£
At 1 January 2023		28,873	1,941,428	1,970,301

Profit for the year			2,059,082	2,059,082
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Total comprehensive income for the year		–	2,059,082	2,059,082

Dividends paid and payable	13	–	( 832,000)	( 832,000)
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Total investments by and distributions to owners		–	( 832,000)	( 832,000)

At 31 December 2023		28,873	3,168,510	3,197,383

Profit for the year			2,134,009	2,134,009
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Total comprehensive income for the year		–	2,134,009	2,134,009

Dividends paid and payable	13	–	( 2,800,000)	( 2,800,000)
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Total investments by and distributions to owners		–	( 2,800,000)	( 2,800,000)

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At 31 December 2024		28,873	2,502,519	2,531,392
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WHITEMEADOW FURNITURE LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1. General information

The company is a private company limited by shares, registered in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is Whitemeadow Furniture Limited, Orchard Way, Calladine Business Park, Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 1JU.

2. Statement of compliance

These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland'.

3. Accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis and in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.

Disclosure exemptions

The entity satisfies the criteria of being a qualifying entity as defined in FRS 102. Its financial statements are consolidated into the financial statements of Whitemeadow Investments Limited which can be obtained from their registered office at Orchard Way, Calladine Business Park, Sutton in Ashfield, Notts, NG17 1JU. As such, advantage has been taken of the following disclosure exemptions available under paragraph 1.12 of FRS 102: (a) Disclosures in respect of each class of share capital have not been presented. (b) No cash flow statement has been presented for the company. (c) Disclosures in respect of financial instruments have not been presented. (d) Disclosures in respect of share-based payments have not been presented. (e) No disclosure has been given for the aggregate remuneration of key management personnel.

Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The actual outcome may diverge from these estimates if other assumptions are made, or other conditions arise. - 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:- (i) Dilapidation provision Estimation is required in respect of amounts contractually payable to restore leasehold premises back to their original condition. The Director's have obtained professional advice in determining the best estimate of amounts which may become payable should the premises be exited at a future point in time. The Directors have also considered where landlords are connected parties whether the full dilapidations provision is required. (ii) Rebates The Company also benefits from supplier rebates and are required to estimate the level of rebate to which the company is entitled to claim at the year end date.

Revenue recognition

Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and represents amounts receivable for goods supplied and services rendered, stated net of discounts and of Value Added Tax. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates. Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have transferred to the buyer, usually on despatch of the goods, the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the associated economic benefits will flow to the entity, and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transactions can be measured reliably.

Income tax

The taxation expense represents the aggregate amount of current and deferred tax recognised in the reporting period. Tax is recognised in profit or loss, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. In this case, tax is recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively. Current tax is recognised on taxable profit for the current and past periods. Current tax is measured at the amounts of tax expected to pay or recover using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.

Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences at the reporting date. Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference.

Foreign currencies

Foreign currency transactions are initially recorded in the functional currency, by applying the spot exchange rate as at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rate ruling at the reporting date, with any gains or losses being taken to the profit and loss account.

Operating leases

Lease payments are recognised as an expense over the lease term on a straight-line basis. The aggregate benefit of lease incentives is recognised as a reduction to expense over the lease term, on a straight-line basis.

Tangible assets

Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.

Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:

Plant and machinery	-	15% - 33% straight line
Fixtures and fittings	-	10% - 33% straight line
Motor vehicles	-	15% - 33% straight line

Investments

Investments in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.

A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the company. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities

Impairment of fixed assets

A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date.

Stocks

Stocks are measured at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost includes all costs of purchase and, where applicable, direct labour costs and other costs incurred in bringing the stock to its present location and condition. Stocks held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured at the lower of cost and replacement cost, adjusted where applicable for any loss of service potential. 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 profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.

Finance leases and hire purchase contracts

Assets held under finance leases and hire purchase contracts are recognised in the statement of financial position as assets and liabilities at the lower of the fair value of the assets and the present value of the minimum lease payments, which is determined at the inception of the lease term. Any initial direct costs of the lease are added to the amount recognised as an asset. Lease payments are apportioned between the finance charges and reduction of the outstanding lease liability using the effective interest method. Finance charges are allocated to each period so as to produce a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.

Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the entity has an obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event, it is probable that the entity will be required to transfer economic benefits in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be estimated reliably. Provisions are recognised as a liability in the statement of financial position and the amount of the provision as an expense.

Financial instruments

The company only holds basic financial instruments as defined in FRS 102. The financial assets and financial liabilities of the company and their measurement basis are as follows: Financial assets - trade and other debtors are basic financial instruments and are debt instruments measured at amortised cost. Prepayments are not financial instruments. Cash at bank is classified as a basic financial instrument and is measured at amortised cost. Financial liabilities - trade creditors, accruals and other creditors are financial instruments, and are measured at amortised cost. Taxation and social security are not included in the financial instruments disclosure definition.

Defined contribution plans

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refund.

4. Turnover

Turnover arises from:

	2024	2023
	£	£
Sale of goods	54,466,940	58,153,587
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The turnover is attributable to the one principal activity of the company. An analysis of turnover by the geographical markets that substantially differ from each other is given below:

	2024	2023
	£	£
United Kingdom	50,866,658	54,370,752
Overseas	3,600,282	3,782,835
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	54,466,940	58,153,587
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5. Other operating income

	2024	2023
	£	£
Other operating income	–	2,474
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6. Operating profit

Operating profit or loss is stated after charging/crediting:

	2024	2023
	£	£
Depreciation of tangible assets	457,288	517,300
Loss/(gains) on disposal of tangible assets	21,267	( 6,081)
Impairment of trade debtors	(31,667)	(132,103)
Foreign exchange differences	16,401	( 4,588)
Operating lease charges	1,183,173	825,837
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7. Auditor's remuneration

	2024	2023
	£	£
Fees payable for the audit of the financial statements	31,503	37,500
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8. Staff costs

The average number of persons employed by the company during the year, including the directors, amounted to:

	2024	2023
	No.	No.
Production staff	386	452
Administrative staff	120	124
	----	----
	506	576
	----	----

The aggregate payroll costs incurred during the year, relating to the above, were:

	2024	2023
	£	£
Wages and salaries	15,115,824	16,186,834
Social security costs	1,415,354	1,416,015
Other pension costs	534,121	426,403
	-------------	-------------
	17,065,299	18,029,252
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9. Directors' remuneration

The directors' aggregate remuneration in respect of qualifying services was:

	2024	2023
	£	£
Remuneration	1,377,569	1,338,806
Company contributions to defined contribution pension plans	213,256	94,998
	------------	------------
	1,590,825	1,433,804
	------------	------------

The number of directors who accrued benefits under company pension plans was as follows:

	2024	2023
	No.	No.
Defined contribution plans	6	6
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Remuneration of the highest paid director in respect of qualifying services:

	2024	2023
	£	£
Aggregate remuneration	269,642	290,695
Company contributions to defined contribution pension plans	38,375	17,500
	---------	---------
	308,017	308,195
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10. Other interest receivable and similar income

	2024	2023
	£	£
Interest on cash and cash equivalents	–	8,691
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11. Interest payable and similar expenses

	2024	2023
	£	£
Interest on banks loans and overdrafts	126,083	140,309
Interest on obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts	8,235	11,004
Other interest payable and similar charges	2,357	–
	---------	---------
	136,675	151,313
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12. Tax on profit

Major components of tax expense

	2024	2023
	£	£

Current tax:

UK current tax expense	833,472	608,688
Adjustments in respect of prior periods	( 1,310)	–
	---------	---------
Total current tax	832,162	608,688
	---------	---------

Deferred tax:

Origination and reversal of timing differences	( 22,816)	42,875
	---------	---------
Tax on profit	809,346	651,563
	---------	---------

Reconciliation of tax expense

The tax assessed on the profit on ordinary activities for the year is higher than (2023: higher than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25 % (2023: 23.50 %).

	2024	2023
	£	£
Profit on ordinary activities before taxation	2,943,355	2,710,645
	------------	------------
Profit on ordinary activities by rate of tax	735,839	637,559
Adjustment to tax charge in respect of prior periods	( 1,310)	–
Effect of expenses not deductible for tax purposes	66,080	1,904
Effect of capital allowances and depreciation	8,737	9,564
Effect of different UK tax rates on some earnings	–	2,536
	------------	------------
Tax on profit	809,346	651,563
	------------	------------

13. Dividends

	2024	2023
	£	£
Dividends paid during the year (excluding those for which a liability existed at the end of the prior year )	2,800,000	832,000
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14. Tangible assets

	Plant and machinery	Fixtures and fittings	Motor vehicles	Total
	£	£	£	£
Cost
At 1 January 2024	2,293,249	1,441,098	2,126,359	5,860,706
Additions	141,737	–	258,828	400,565
Disposals	( 18,350)	–	( 217,269)	( 235,619)
	------------	------------	------------	------------
At 31 December 2024	2,416,636	1,441,098	2,167,918	6,025,652
	------------	------------	------------	------------
Depreciation
At 1 January 2024	1,985,937	679,334	1,533,447	4,198,718
Charge for the year	214,470	97,047	145,771	457,288
Disposals	( 15,833)	–	( 135,662)	( 151,495)
	------------	------------	------------	------------
At 31 December 2024	2,184,574	776,381	1,543,556	4,504,511
	------------	------------	------------	------------
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024	232,062	664,717	624,362	1,521,141
	------------	------------	------------	------------
At 31 December 2023	307,312	761,764	592,912	1,661,988
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Finance leases and hire purchase contracts

Included within the carrying value of tangible assets are the following amounts relating to assets held under finance leases or hire purchase agreements:

	Plant and machinery	Motor vehicles	Total
	£	£	£
At 31 December 2024	–	422,260	422,260
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At 31 December 2023	48,332	257,546	305,878
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15. Investments

	Shares in group undertakings	Shares in participating interests	Total
	£	£	£
Cost
At 1 January 2024	107,429	–	107,429
Additions	–	500,065	500,065
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At 31 December 2024	107,429	500,065	607,494
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Impairment
At 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024	–	–	–
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Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024	107,429	500,065	607,494
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At 31 December 2023	107,429	–	107,429
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Following a restructure on 24 October 2024 the company took ownership of the group's interest in Peak Converters Limited and The Branded Furniture Company limited.

Subsidiaries, associates and other investments

	Class of share	Percentage of shares held
Subsidiary undertakings
W M Frames Limited (Dormant)	Ordinary	100
Peak Converters Limited	Ordinary	45
The Branded Furniture Company Limited	Ordinary	65

16. Stocks

	2024	2023
	£	£
Raw materials and consumables	1,142,270	1,065,837
Work in progress	378,927	472,407
Finished goods and goods for resale	158,245	126,533
	------------	------------
	1,679,442	1,664,777
	------------	------------

17. Debtors

	2024	2023
	£	£
Trade debtors	5,934,629	8,636,917
Amounts owed by group undertakings	1,899,935	2,185,000
Prepayments and accrued income	927,380	728,714
Other debtors	697,689	11,590
	------------	-------------
	9,459,633	11,562,221
	------------	-------------

18. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

	2024	2023
	£	£
Trade creditors	4,228,209	4,479,142
Amounts owed to group undertakings	500,565	111,994
Accruals and deferred income	2,253,123	1,919,482
Corporation tax	401,780	382,262
Social security and other taxes	947,662	1,085,845
Obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts	102,322	106,148
Other creditors	2,203,736	3,832,707
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	10,637,397	11,917,580
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Amounts included in other creditors totalling £1,247,314 (2023 - £3,241,711) are secured against trade debtors in note 18. At 31 December 2024, HSBC UK Bank plc held a fixed charge by way of a legal mortgage over all of the freehold and leasehold properties. The bank also held fixed and floating changes over all the assets of the company at this date and a legal assignment of contract monies. At 31 December 2024, HSBC Invoice Finance (UK) Limited held a fixed and floating charges over all the property of the group at this date.

19. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year

	2024	2023
	£	£
Obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts	240,909	109,280
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20. Finance leases and hire purchase contracts

The total future minimum lease payments under finance leases and hire purchase contracts are as follows:

	2024	2023
	£	£
Not later than 1 year	102,322	106,148
Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years	240,909	109,280
	---------	---------
	343,231	215,428
	---------	---------

Finance lease payments represent rentals payable by the company or group for certain items of plant and machinery. Leases include purchase options at the end of the lease period, and no restrictions are placed on the use of the assets. All leases are on a fixed repayment basis and no arrangements have been entered into for contingent rental payments.

21. Provisions

	Deferred tax (note 22)
	£
At 1 January 2024	207,405
Charge against provision	( 22,816)
	---------
At 31 December 2024	184,589
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22. Deferred tax

The deferred tax included in the statement of financial position is as follows:

	2024	2023
	£	£
Included in provisions (note 21)	184,589	207,405
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The deferred tax account consists of the tax effect of timing differences in respect of:

	2024	2023
	£	£
Accelerated capital allowances	226,413	217,700
Other short term timing differences	( 41,824)	( 10,295)
	---------	---------
	184,589	207,405
	---------	---------

23. Employee benefits

Defined contribution plans

The amount recognised in profit or loss as an expense in relation to defined contribution plans was £ 534,121 (2023: £ 426,403 ).

24. Called up share capital

Issued, called up and fully paid

	2024		2023
	No.	£	No.	£
Ordinary shares of £ 1 each	28,572	28,572	28,572	28,572
A Ordinary shares of £ 1 each	301	301	301	301
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	28,873	28,873	28,873	28,873
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25. Operating leases

The total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:

	2024	2023
	£	£
Not later than 1 year	1,423,850	1,283,148
Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years	3,216,437	3,853,481
Later than 5 years	–	323,972
	------------	------------
	4,640,287	5,460,601
	------------	------------

26. Related party transactions

The directors have taken advantage of the exemption in FRS 102 from disclosing related party transactions with its parent company on the grounds that the company is a subsidiary undertaking where 100% of the voting rights are controlled within the group, and the consolidated financial statements in which the subsidiary undertaking is included are publicly available.

27. Controlling party

At the start of the year the immediate parent was Whitemeadow Group Holdings Limited, a company incorporated in the UK. The ultimate parent undertaking, and the smallest and largest group to consolidate these financial statements, was Whitemeadow Investments Limited. The Whitemeadow Investments Limited consolidated financial statements are publicly available from Companies House. In the opinion of the directors the controlling and ultimate controlling party was I R Oscroft. On 24 October 2024, following a restructure and a management buy out, the company became a direct subsidiary of Whitemeadow (2024) Limited and the controlling party became D Oscroft .