The company has allowed charges over the freehold land and buildings with a carrying amount of £1,850,000 (2024 - £1,706,415) as security for the bank loans disclosed at Note 8.
The freehold land and buildings were revalued by the directors as at 31 March 2025. The fair value was determined using the revaluation model in accordance with FRS 102, based on the directors’ knowledge of, and experience in, the property industry. No external independent valuer was involved in this revaluation.
The historical cost of the freehold land and buildings at the balance sheet amounted to £1,332,846 (2024 - £1,332,846).