Company Registration No. 04521113 (England and Wales)
Christchurch Hotels Limited
Annual Report and Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Christchurch Hotels Limited
Company information
Directors
M O Warren
G A Hall
Company number
04521113
Registered office
Harbour House
60 Purewell
Christchurch
England
BH23 1ES
Auditor
Fiander Tovell Limited
Stag Gates House
63 - 64 The Avenue
Southampton
SO17 1XS
Christchurch Hotels Limited
Contents
Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Directors' report
3 - 4
Independent auditor's report
5 - 7
Statement of comprehensive income
8
Statement of financial position
9
Statement of changes in equity
10
Notes to the financial statements
11 - 22
Christchurch Hotels Limited
Strategic report
For the year ended 31 December 2024
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The Directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Fair review of the business

The company faced a dynamic trading environment in 2024, with continued macroeconomic pressures and changing consumer behaviour post-pandemic. Total revenue for the year was £10.6m, a 2% decline compared to the prior year. The shortfall against last year was primarily driven by a difficult trading environment experienced in transient catering and leisure. Despite this, the company achieved notable profitability improvements, particularly at the operating profit level, which increased to £2.9m (2023 - £2.6m).

Management’s ongoing focus on operational efficiency and cost discipline yielded strong results. Payroll costs were static year-on-year despite inflationary pressure in the labour market. EBITDA margins remained robust reflecting effective margin management in a high-cost environment.

Strategic initiatives included targeted investment in training and service quality, aligned with the company’s positioning in the premium leisure and events market. Guest feedback mechanisms were further refined, and technology enhancements improved operational responsiveness and booking experience.

Looking ahead to 2025, the company will continue to operate within an economic context marked by inflationary pressures and heightened competition. To remain resilient and pursue growth, the company will focus on three strategic priorities:

1. Enhancing the Luxury Experience: Expanding bespoke and high-value packages tailored to leisure and event guests, and elevating service delivery standards.

2. Accelerating Digital Innovation: Further investment in digital infrastructure to support mobile-first engagement and more effective revenue management.

3. Talent and Culture: Strengthening our people strategy to support retention, engagement, and development, with a focus on leadership capabilities and front-line excellence.

The directors are confident that the company is well positioned to build on its strong 2024 operational base, navigating external headwinds while pursuing sustainable value creation for stakeholders.

Principal risks and uncertainties

Key risks include inflationary cost pressure, interest rate volatility, and demand fluctuations in the discretionary travel market. The Board monitors these closely and continues to take mitigating actions, including renegotiation of supplier contracts, dynamic pricing strategies, and rigorous cash flow management.

Key performance indicators

The C ompany uses a wide range of performance measures to manage and monitor the business. The most significant of these are the key performance indicators, which for the C ompany are turnover and occupancy, as they are the most effective measure of performance against the C ompany’s objectives.

2024 2023

Turnover £10.6m £10.8m

Occupancy % 78% 79%

Christchurch Hotels Limited
Strategic report (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
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Going concern

In accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006, this strategic report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the Company's performance, financial position, and prospects. As part of this report, we consider the concept of going concern, which is fundamental to assessing the Company's ability to continue operating in the foreseeable future.

The Directors have carried out a thorough assessment of the Company's financial position and performance, taking into account various factors, including current and projected cash flows, financial obligations, and available resources. Based on this assessment, the Directors have formed the opinion that the Company has adequate financial resources to meet its obligations and continue operating for the foreseeable future, at least for the next 12 months from the date of this report.

In making this assessment, the Directors have considered both internal and external factors that may impact the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. These factors include market conditions, competitive landscape, regulatory changes, and potential risks and uncertainties. The Directors have also considered the Company's current and future liquidity position, including its ability to generate sufficient cash flows, access additional funding if required, and manage its working capital requirements.

It is important to note that the assessment of going concern is based on various assumptions, estimates, and judgments, which are inherently uncertain and subject to change. The Directors will continue to monitor the Company's financial performance and position, regularly reviewing its ability to operate as a going concern and taking appropriate actions if circumstances change.

In conclusion, based on the Directors' assessment, the Company is considered to be a going concern, as it has adequate financial resources, liquidity, and operational plans in place to support its ongoing operations for the foreseeable future. The strategic report provides a transparent and balanced view of the Company's prospects, highlighting any significant risks and uncertainties that may impact its ability to operate as a going concern in the future.

For more information regarding the basis of preparation see note 1 to the financial statements.

On behalf of the board

G A Hall
Director
14 August 2025
Christchurch Hotels Limited
Directors' report
For the year ended 31 December 2024
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The Directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Principal activities

The principal activity of the Company continued to be that of owning and operating a hotel.

Results and dividends

The results for the year are set out on page 8.

No ordinary dividends were paid. The Directors do not recommend payment of a final dividend.

Directors

The Directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:

M O Warren
G A Hall
Financial instruments

The business's principal financial instruments comprise bank balances, bank overdrafts, trade debtors, trade creditors and loans to the business from shareholders. The main purpose of these instruments is to finance the business's operations.

Trade debtors are managed in respect of credit and cash flow risk by policies concerning the credit offered to customers and the regular monitoring of amounts outstanding for both time and credit limits. The amounts presented in the balance sheet are net of allowances for doubtful debtors.

Trade creditors liquidity is managed by ensuring sufficient funds are available to meet amounts due.

Loans comprise loans from the shareholders. Budgets are being used to ensure that sufficient funds continue to be available in the future and repayments can be met in the long term. Cash flow risk is reviewed and the loans from shareholders are repaid when funds are available, with support continuing when required to meet liquidity needs as they arise.

Future developments

The Directors propose to continue their strategy of investing in the physical resources of the Company through maintaining and upgrading the facilities, and investing in the human resources of the Company by ensuring the business remains a workplace our teams are proud to be associated with. Doing this will ensure the standards delivered meet the expectations of our guests.

Auditor

The auditor, Fiander Tovell Limited, is deemed to be reappointed under section 487(2) of the Companies Act 2006.

Christchurch Hotels Limited
Directors' report (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
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Statement of directors' responsibilities

The Directors are responsible for preparing the annual 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 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 and then apply them consistently;

- make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and

- 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.

Strategic report

The C ompany has chosen in accordance with Companies Act 2006, s. 414C(11) to set out in the C ompany's strategic report information required by Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, Sch. 7 to be contained in the d irectors' report. It has done so in respect of the business review and principal risks and uncertainties.

Statement of disclosure to auditor

So far as each person who was a D irector at the date of approving this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the C ompany’s auditor is unaware. Additionally, the D irectors individually have taken all the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as D irectors in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit information and to establish that the C ompany’s auditor is aware of that information.

On behalf of the board
G A Hall
Director
14 August 2025
Christchurch Hotels Limited
Independent auditor's report
to the member of Christchurch Hotels Limited
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Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Christchurch Hotels Limited (the 'C ompany') for the year ended 31 December 2024 which comprise the statement of comprehensive income, the statement of financial position, the statement of changes in equity and notes to the financial statements, including 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; 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 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 C ompany'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 Directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. 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. 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.

Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit:

- the information given in the s trategic r eport and the directors' r eport 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.

Christchurch Hotels Limited
Independent auditor's report (continued)
to the member of Christchurch Hotels Limited
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Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the C ompany and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identifie d material misstatements in the s trategic r eport and the directors' r eport.

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where 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' r esponsibilities s tatement, 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 C ompany'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 C ompany 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.

Extent to which the audit was capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud

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 as follows:

- the engagement partner ensured that the engagement team collectively had the appropriate competence, capabilities and skills to identify or recognise non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

- we identified the laws and regulations applicable to the C ompany through discussions with D irectors and other management, and from our commercial knowledge and experience.

- we focused on specific laws and regulations which we considered may have a direct material effect on the financial statements or the operations of the C ompany, including the Companies Act 2006, taxation legislation, data protection, employment, environmental and health and safety legislation.

- we assessed the extent of compliance with the laws and regulations identified above through making enquiries of management.

We assessed the susceptibility of the C ompany’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.

- considering the internal controls in place to mitigate risks of fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations.

Christchurch Hotels Limited
Independent auditor's report (continued)
to the member of Christchurch Hotels Limited
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Audit response to risks identified

To address the risk of fraud through management bias and override of controls, we:

- performed analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships.

- tested journal entries to identify unusual transactions.

- tested a sample of BACS payments to identify payments being made to unexpected bank accounts.

- performed testing on payroll costs in respect of those employees with responsibility or authority in connection with the payroll function.

- assessed whether judgements and assumptions made in determining the accounting estimates were indicative of potential bias.

- 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.

- enquiring of management as to actual and potential litigation and claims.

- reading the minutes of meetings of those charged with governance.

There are inherent limitations in our audit procedures described above. The more removed those 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 is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://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 C ompany's member 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 C ompany's member those matters we are required to state to the member 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 C ompany and the C ompany's member for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Andrew Jay FCA FCCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of Fiander Tovell Limited
22 August 2025
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
Stag Gates House
63 - 64 The Avenue
Southampton
SO17 1XS
Christchurch Hotels Limited
Statement of comprehensive income
For the year ended 31 December 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
10,592,371
10,831,712
Cost of sales
(5,113,269)
(5,221,387)
Gross profit
5,479,102
5,610,325
Administrative expenses
(2,582,387)
(3,057,570)
Operating profit
4
2,896,715
2,552,755
Interest payable and similar expenses
6
(964,126)
(965,128)
Profit before taxation
1,932,589
1,587,627
Tax on profit
7
(35,869)
44,497
Profit for the financial year
1,896,720
1,632,124
Other comprehensive income for the financial year
Tax relating to other comprehensive income
207,535
-
0
Total comprehensive income for the financial year
2,104,255
1,632,124

The income statement has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.

Christchurch Hotels Limited
Statement of financial position
as at 31 December 2024
31 December 2024
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2024
2023
as restated
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
8
33,034,156
32,853,596
Current assets
Stocks
9
102,901
105,804
Debtors
10
2,181,166
673,706
Cash at bank and in hand
170,195
132,312
2,454,262
911,822
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
11
(1,189,615)
(1,399,204)
Net current assets/(liabilities)
1,264,647
(487,382)
Total assets less current liabilities
34,298,803
32,366,214
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
12
(20,020,530)
(20,020,530)
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
14
5,214,746
5,386,412
(5,214,746)
(5,386,412)
Net assets
9,063,527
6,959,272
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
16
402
402
Profit and loss reserves
17
9,063,125
6,958,870
Total equity
9,063,527
6,959,272
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 14 August 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
G A Hall
Director
Company Registration No. 04521113
Christchurch Hotels Limited
Statement of changes in equity
For the year ended 31 December 2024
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Share capital
Profit and loss reserves
Total
£
£
£
As restated for the period ended 31 December 2023:
Balance at 1 January 2023
402
5,326,746
5,327,148
Year ended 31 December 2023:
Profit and total comprehensive income for the year
-
1,632,124
1,632,124
Balance at 31 December 2023
402
6,958,870
6,959,272
Year ended 31 December 2024:
Profit for the year
-
1,896,720
1,896,720
Other comprehensive income:
Tax relating to other comprehensive income
-
207,535
207,535
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
0
2,104,255
2,104,255
Balance at 31 December 2024
402
9,063,125
9,063,527
Christchurch Hotels Limited
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

Christchurch Hotels Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Harbour House, 60 Purewell, Christchurch, England, BH23 1ES.

1.1
Accounting convention

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary a mounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of leasehold properties at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

This company is a qualifying entity for the purposes of FRS 102, being a member of a group where the parent of that group prepares publicly available consolidated financial statements, including this company, which are intended to give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the group. T he company has therefore taken advantage of exemptions from the following disclosure requirements:

- s ection 7 ‘Statement of Cash Flows’: Presentation of a statement of cash flow and related notes and disclosures;

- s ection 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and s ection 12 ‘Other Financial Instrument Issues: The disclosure requirements of paragraphs 11.42, 11.44, 11.45, 11.47, 11.48(a)(iii), 11.48(a)(iv), 11.48(b), 11.48(c), 12.26, 12.27, 12.29(a), 12.29(b), and 12.29A; and

- s ection 33 ‘Related Party Disclosures’: Compensation for key management personnel.

The financial statements of the company are consolidated in the financial statements of Harbour International Limited. These consolidated financial statements may be obtained from Companies House, Crown Way, Cardiff, CF14 3UZ.

1.2
Going concern

A true t the time of approving the financial statements, t he directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus t he directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3
Turnover

Turnover represents amounts receivable from the provision of hotel services, recognised net of VAT at the point of service to the customer.

1.4
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Leasehold land and buildings
75 years straight line
Plant and equipment
6% straight line
Fixtures and fittings
15% straight line
Computer equipment
25% straight line
Motor vehicles
20% straight line
Finance lease asset
Nil

Assets in the course of construction are not depreciated.

Christchurch Hotels Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
1
Accounting policies
(continued)
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The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.

1.5
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

1.6
Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a first in, first out basis.

1.7
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, cash in transit, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

The prior period has been restated to reflect cash in transit classified as cash, rather than trade debtors. The restatement has no effect upon equity.

1.8
Financial instruments

The company only enters into basic financial instruments transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors, and loans from related parties.

Financial liabilities and equity are classified according to the substance of the financial instrument's contractual obligations, rather than its legal form.

Financial assets that are measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. lf objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in the s tatement of c omprehensive i ncome.

Christchurch Hotels Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
1
Accounting policies
(continued)
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Other financial assets

Other financial assets, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss, except that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.

Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.

If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the company transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.

Other financial liabilities

Derivatives, including interest rate swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts, are not basic financial instruments. Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are s ubsequently re-measured at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in profit or loss in finance costs or finance income as appropriate, unless hedge accounting is applied and the hedge is a cash flow hedge.

Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. Debt instruments may be designated as being measured at fair value th r ough profit or loss to eliminate or reduce an accounting mismatch or if the instruments are measured and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.9
Equity instruments

Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.

1.10
Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the income statement because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.

Christchurch Hotels Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
1
Accounting policies
(continued)
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Deferred tax

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the Statement of Financial Position 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

- A ny 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.

1.11
Employee benefits

The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.12
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

1.13
Leases

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.

Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the statement of financial position as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.

1.14
Foreign exchange

Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.

Christchurch Hotels Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
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2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

Critical judgements

The following judgements (apart from those involving estimates) have had the most significant effect on amounts recognised in the financial statements.

Leases

Determine whether leases entered into by the company either as a lessor or a lessee are operating leases or finance leases. These decisions depend on an assessment of whether the risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred from the lessor to the lessee on a lease by lease basis.

Impairment of assets

Determine whether there are indicators of impairment of the company's tangible assets. Factors taken into consideration in reaching such a decision include the economic viability and expected future financial performance of the asset and where it is a component of a larger cash-generating unit, the viability and expected future performance of that unit.

Disposal of assets

Where an asset is replaced and historic cost information pertaining to the original asset is not readily available, then the value is assigned to the year seen as most appropiate, and an RPI adjustment is made to determine the original purchase price.

Tax charge

The calculation of the company's tax charge involves a degree of estimation and judgement in respect of certain items, including the differences between the accounting and tax base; which assets qualify for capital allowances; the level of disallowable expenditure; the extent of rollover gains; indexation thereon and the tax base into which they are rolled; the amount of deferred tax assets which can be recognised, based upon the likely timing and level of future taxable profits together with an assessment of future tax planning.

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.

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are depreciated over their useful lives taking into account residual values, where appropriate. The actual lives of the assets and residual values are assessed annually and may vary depending on a number of factors such as future economic viability, utilisation and continued relevance of the asset.

Leasehold property

Leasehold property is revalued by an independent valuation expert on a regular basis such that the carrying value is in line with the prevailing market rates. The valuation uses the profit method which is based on the company's estimates and assumptions concerning its future revenue growth, trading and cash flows.

Christchurch Hotels Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
- 16 -
3
Turnover and other revenue

An analysis of the company's turnover is as follows:

2024
2023
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Provision of hotel services
10,592,371
10,831,712

Turnover is attributable to the principal activity of the company wholly undertaken in the United Kingdom.

4
Operating profit
2024
2023
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging:
£
£
Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of the company's financial statements
10,810
10,300
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
393,795
642,523
(Profit)/loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
-
6,507
5
Employees

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:

2024
2023
Number
Number
Hotel staff
167
186

Their aggregate remuneration comprised:

2024
2023
£
£
Wages and salaries
2,965,958
2,966,995
Social security costs
210,943
224,825
Pension costs
48,079
38,413
3,224,980
3,230,233

No remuneration was paid to the directors.

Christchurch Hotels Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
- 17 -
6
Interest payable and similar expenses
2024
2023
£
£
Interest payable to group undertakings
637,359
643,129
Other interest on financial liabilities
10
-
0
Interest on finance leases and hire purchase contracts
326,757
321,999
964,126
965,128
7
Taxation
2024
2023
£
£
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
35,779
(63,421)
Adjustment in respect of prior periods
90
18,924
Total deferred tax
35,869
(44,497)

The actual charge/(credit) for the year can be reconciled to the expected charge for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:

2024
2023
£
£
Profit before taxation
1,932,589
1,587,627
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2023: 23.50%)
483,147
373,092
Adjustments in respect of prior years
90
18,924
Effect of change in corporation tax rate
-
0
(3,426)
Group relief
(447,368)
(432,808)
Permanent capital allowances in excess of depreciation
-
0
(279)
Taxation charge/(credit) for the year
35,869
(44,497)

In addition to the amount charged/(credited) to the income statement, the following amounts relating to tax have been recognised directly in other comprehensive income:

2024
2023
£
£
Deferred tax arising on:
Revaluation of property
(207,535)
-
Christchurch Hotels Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
- 18 -
8
Tangible fixed assets
Leasehold land and buildings
Assets under construction
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Computer equipment
Motor vehicles
Finance lease asset
Total
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2024
26,984,417
-
0
2,045,011
2,103,271
315,577
5,600
5,905,082
37,358,958
Additions
160,808
4,861
43,678
115,074
50,787
-
0
-
0
375,208
Disposals
-
0
-
0
(15,184)
(51,506)
-
0
-
0
-
0
(66,690)
At 31 December 2024
27,145,225
4,861
2,073,505
2,166,839
366,364
5,600
5,905,082
37,667,476
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
500,261
-
0
1,682,627
2,032,793
284,081
5,600
-
0
4,505,362
Depreciation charged in the year
186,606
-
0
113,775
75,982
17,432
-
0
-
0
393,795
Eliminated in respect of disposals
-
0
-
0
(15,184)
(51,507)
-
0
-
0
-
0
(66,691)
Other changes
-
0
-
0
-
0
(199,146)
-
0
-
0
-
0
(199,146)
At 31 December 2024
686,867
-
0
1,781,218
1,858,122
301,513
5,600
-
0
4,633,320
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
26,458,358
4,861
292,287
308,717
64,851
-
0
5,905,082
33,034,156
At 31 December 2023
26,484,156
-
0
362,384
70,478
31,496
-
0
5,905,082
32,853,596
Christchurch Hotels Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
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L easehold properties, along with associated fixtures, fittings and equipment, were last professionally revalued as at 31 January 2022 by Cushman & Wakefield, independent valuers not connected with the group. The valuation was prepared on the basis of market value under the profits method and in accordance with the RICS Valuation – Global Standards.

As at 31 December 2024 the directors have undertaken a review of current market conditions and relevant performance metrics for the properties. Based on this assessment, they are satisfied that there has been no material change in value since the last valuation and that the carrying values continue to reflect a fair approximation of market value. Accordingly, the directors have concluded that there is no requirement to update the valuation at this time.

The following assets are carried at valuation. If the assets were measured using the cost model, the carrying amounts would be as follows:

Leasehold land and buildings
2024
2023
£
£
Cost
6,290,928
6,130,120
9
Stocks
2024
2023
£
£
Raw materials and consumables
102,901
105,804
10
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
19,023
2,709
Amounts owed by group undertakings
1,897,219
348,257
Other debtors
-
0
71,431
Prepayments and accrued income
264,924
251,309
2,181,166
673,706

Amounts owed by group undertakings are interest free and repayable on demand.

Christchurch Hotels Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
- 20 -
11
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Trade creditors
244,075
239,572
Amounts owed to group undertakings
175
24,090
Taxation and social security
350,071
357,919
Other creditors
303,123
490,611
Accruals and deferred income
292,171
287,012
1,189,615
1,399,204

Amounts owed to group undertakings are interest free and repayable on demand.

12
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Obligations under finance leases
13
5,856,992
5,856,992
Amounts owed to group undertakings
14,163,538
14,163,538
20,020,530
20,020,530

A mount s owed to group undertakings are repayable on 31 March 2027 and interest is charged at 4.5% per annum.

13
Finance lease obligations
2024
2023
Future minimum lease payments due under finance leases:
£
£
In over five years
5,856,992
5,856,992

In 201 2 the company entered into a sale and leaseback arrangement with a third party in respect of an interest in the hotel’s freehold land. This resulted in a fiannce lease with the proceeds of £5.9m being recognised as a liability.The lease is subject to annual payments of £380,000 (2023: £323,000) per annum increasing with movements in RPI. The liability is measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. The land subject to the finance lease arrangement has been shown within fixed assets as a separate class of asset which is not subject to depreciation at a cost equivalent to the proceeds received.

Christchurch Hotels Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
- 21 -
14
Deferred taxation

The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the company and movements thereon:

Liabilities
Liabilities
2024
2023
Balances:
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
4,229
(31,795)
Revaluations
5,211,495
5,419,030
Other short term timing differences
(978)
(823)
5,214,746
5,386,412
2024
Movements in the year:
£
Liability at 1 January 2024
5,386,412
Charge to profit or loss
35,869
Credit to other comprehensive income
(207,535)
Liability at 31 December 2024
5,214,746
15
Retirement benefit schemes
2024
2023
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
48,079
38,413

The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.

16
Share capital
2024
2023
2024
2023
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
402
402
402
402

The shares have attached to them full voting, dividend and capital distribution (including on a winding up) rights. They do not confer any rights of redemption.

17
Reserves
Revaluation reserve

The revaluation reserve records the value of asset revaluations and fair value movements on assets recognised in other comprehensive income.

Christchurch Hotels Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
17
Reserves
(continued)
- 22 -
Profit and loss reserves

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

18
Financial commitments, guarantees and contingent liabilities

The bank loans of Harbour Hotels Group Limited, an intermediate parent company, are secured by a cross guarantee and a fixed and floating charge debenture over the company's assets.

19
Ultimate controlling party

The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Harbour Hotels Group Limited. The ultimate parent company is Global Reach UK Holdings Limited, a company in which Turnstone (Isle of Man) Limited, Isle of Man, is considered the ultimate controlling party.

The smallest group in which the results of the company are consolidated is that headed by Harbour Hotels Group Limited whose registered office is Harbour House, 60 Purewell, Christchurch, BH23 1ES. T he largest group in which the results of the company are consolidated is that headed by Global Reach UK Holdings Limited whose registered office is c/o Zedra, Booths Hall, Booths Park 3, Chelford Road, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 3GS. Financial statements are publicly available from Companies House, Crown Way, Cardiff, CF14 3UZ.

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