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I-Cover (Screening) Limited Registered number: 06643359 Annual report For the year ended 31 December 2024
I-COVER (SCREENING) LIMITED COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors | J A Osborn
| N L Osborn
Registered number | 06643359
Registered office | 30 Old Bailey
| London
| United Kingdom
| EC4M 7AU
Independent auditor | Warrener Stewart
| Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor
| Harwood House
| 43 Harwood Road
| Fulham
| London
| SW6 4QP
I-COVER (SCREENING) LIMITED CONTENTS
| Page
Directors' Report | 1 - 2
Independent Auditor's Report | 3 - 6
Statement of Comprehensive Income | 7
Statement of Financial Position | 8
Statement of Changes in Equity | 9
Notes to the Financial Statements | 10 - 17
I-COVER (SCREENING) LIMITED DIRECTORS' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 The directors present their report and the audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Principal activity
The principal activity of the Company is that of providing pre-employment screening services and risk management solutions.
Directors
The directors who served during the year and to the date of this report were:
J A Osborn
N L Osborn
Directors' responsibilities statement
The directors are responsible for preparing the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and of the profit or loss of the Company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to: ∙select suitable accounting policies for the Company's financial statements and then apply them consistently; ∙make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; 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 to 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.
Going Concern
The directors have assessed the Company's ability to continue as a going concern and have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. In doing this, the directors have considered the results for the period, expectations of future trading and the availability of continued funding. On the basis of this information the directors are satisfied that the Company will continue as a going concern and so the financial statements have been prepared on this basis. - 1 -
I-COVER (SCREENING) LIMITED DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Economic impact of global events
UK business is currently facing many uncertainties and challenges caused by political, social, technological, legal and environmental factors. These uncertainties have contributed to an environment where there exists a range of issues and risks, including inflation, rising interest rates, labour shortages, disrupted supply chains and new ways of working. The directors have carried out an assessment of the potential impact of these uncertainties on the business, including the impact of mitigation measures, and have concluded that the greatest impact on the business is expected to be from the economic ripple effect on the global economy. The directors have taken account of these potential impacts in their going concern assessment. The Company continues to work with its partners to minimise any impacts of these events and maximise the realisation of any opportunities they may provide to the business.
Disclosure of information to the auditor
Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors' Report is approved has confirmed that: ∙so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditor is unaware, and ∙the director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company's auditor is aware of that information.
Post balance sheet events
There have been no significant events affecting the Company since the year end.
Auditor
The auditor, Warrener Stewart, will be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.
Small companies note
In preparing this report, the directors have taken advantage of the small companies exemptions provided by section 415A of the Companies Act 2006. This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf by:
J A Osborn Director
Date: 17 September 2025
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I-COVER (SCREENING) LIMITED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF I-COVER (SCREENING) LIMITED Opinion We have audited the financial statements of I-Cover (Screening) Limited (the ‘Company’) 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 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; 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 Financial Reporting Council’s Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Conclusions relating to going concern In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. Other information The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Auditor’s Report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual Report. 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. - 3 -
I-COVER (SCREENING) LIMITED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF I-COVER (SCREENING) LIMITED 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 the audit: ∙the information given in the Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and ∙the Directors' Report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. Matters on which we are required to report by exception In 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 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; or ∙the directors were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small companies' regime and take advantage of the small companies’ exemption in preparing the Directors' Report and from the requirement to prepare a Strategic Report. - 4 -
I-COVER (SCREENING) LIMITED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF I-COVER (SCREENING) LIMITED Responsibilities of Directors As explained more fully in the Directors' responsibilities statement set out on page 1, 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 intend either 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 assessment of the susceptibility of the entity's financial statements to material misstatement, including how fraud might occur, is considered to be low. We reached this conclusion after consideration of the following: ∙a clear segregation of duties between senior management, finance management and operations staff resulting in a good review control procedures; ∙a culture that includes regular review of key performance and similar indicators; ∙a high level of informed management within senior and finance management; ∙the general absence of individuals with opportunity and authority to override controls undetected; and ∙inquiring of management and, where appropriate, those charged with governance, as to whether the company is in compliance with laws and regulations, and discussing their policies and procedures regarding compliance with laws and regulations. - 5 -
I-COVER (SCREENING) LIMITED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF I-COVER (SCREENING) LIMITED We designed our audit procedures to respond to identified risks, including non-compliance with laws and regulations (irregularities) that are material to the financial statements. Some of the specific procedures performed to detect irregularities, including fraud, are detailed below: ∙review of control accounts and key ledgers for large, unusual or unauthorised entries; ∙analytical review of the detailed profit and loss account for variances that are either unexpected or felt not to be in accordance with our understanding of the business during the year; and ∙review of journals and adjustments for any indication of fraud or management override. Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more the compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring because of fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation. A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditor’s Report. Use of our report This report is made solely to the Company's members as a body in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditor's Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's members as a body for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. Colin Edney (Senior Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of Warrener Stewart Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor 43 Harwood Road Fulham London SW6 4QP 17 September 2025 - 6 -
I-COVER (SCREENING) LIMITED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 2024 | 2023
| £ | £
Turnover | 3,381,664 | 2,243,974
Cost of sales | (84,778) | (69,052)
Gross profit | 3,296,886 | 2,174,922
Administrative expenses | (2,480,393) | (2,087,279)
Operating profit | 816,493 | 87,643
Interest receivable and similar income | 1,732 | 1,128
Interest payable and similar expenses | - | (5,784)
Profit before tax | 818,225 | 82,987
Tax on profit | (222,947) | (8,458)
Profit for the financial year | 595,278 | 74,529
Other comprehensive income | - | -
Total comprehensive income for the year | 595,278 | 74,529
The Statement of Comprehensive Income has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.
The notes on pages 10 to 17 form part of these financial statements.
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I-COVER (SCREENING) LIMITED REGISTERED NUMBER: 06643359 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
|  | 2024 |  | 2023
Note |  | £ |  | £
Fixed assets |  |  |  |  |
Tangible assets | 5 |  | 5,155 |  | 3,877
|  |  | 5,155 |  | 3,877
Current assets |  |  |  |  |
Debtors: amounts falling due within one year | 6 | 3,344,735 |  | 1,913,406 |
Cash and cash equivalents |  | 313,342 |  | 444,436 |
|  | 3,658,077 |  | 2,357,842 |
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | 7 | (2,341,141) |  | (1,635,457) |
Net current assets |  |  | 1,316,936 |  | 722,385
Total assets less current liabilities |  |  | 1,322,091 |  | 726,262
Provisions for liabilities |  |  |  |  |
Deferred tax | 8 | (917) |  | (366) |
|  |  | (917) |  | (366)
Net assets |  |  | 1,321,174 |  | 725,896
Capital and reserves |  |  |  |  |
Called up share capital | 9 |  | 100 |  | 100
Profit and loss account |  |  | 1,321,074 |  | 725,796
Total equity |  |  | 1,321,174 |  | 725,896
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - small entities. The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by:
J A Osborn
Director
Date: 17 September 2025
The notes on pages 10 to 17 form part of these financial statements. - 8 -
I-COVER (SCREENING) LIMITED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Called up share capital | Profit and loss account | Total equity
| £ | £ | £
At 1 January 2023 | 100 | 1,438,990 | 1,439,090
Comprehensive income for the year |  |  |
Profit for the year | - | 74,529 | 74,529
Total comprehensive income for the year | - | 74,529 | 74,529
Dividends: Equity capital | - | (787,723) | (787,723)
At 1 January 2024 | 100 | 725,796 | 725,896
Comprehensive income for the year |  |  |
Profit for the year | - | 595,278 | 595,278
Total comprehensive income for the year | - | 595,278 | 595,278
At 31 December 2024 | 100 | 1,321,074 | 1,321,174
| The notes on pages 10 to 17 form part of these financial statements.
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I-COVER (SCREENING) LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. | General information
I-Cover (Screening) Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered number of the Company is 06643359. The address of its registered office is 30 Old Bailey, London, United Kingdom, EC4M 7AU. The principal activity of the Company is that of providing pre-employment screening services and risk management solutions. 2.Accounting policies
| 2.1 | Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland' and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. The disclosure requirements of Section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view. The financial statements have been presented in Pound Sterling as this is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Company operates and is rounded to the nearest pound. The following principal accounting policies have been applied:
| 2.2 | Going concern
The director has assessed the Company's ability to continue as a going concern and has a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. In doing this, the director has considered the results for the period, expectations of future trading and the availability of continued funding. On the basis of this information the director is satisfied that the Company will continue as a going concern and so the financial statements have been prepared on this basis.
| 2.3 | Foreign currency translation
Functional and presentation currency The Company's functional and presentation currency is GBP. Transactions and balances Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions. At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in the Statement of comprehensive income within 'administrative expenses'. - 10 -
I-COVER (SCREENING) LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2.Accounting policies (continued)
| 2.4 | Turnover
Turnover is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the turnover can be reliably measured. Turnover is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before turnover is recognised: Rendering of services Turnover from a contract to provide services is recognised in the period in which the services are provided in accordance with the stage of completion of the contract when all of the following conditions are satisfied: ∙the amount of turnover can be measured reliably; ∙it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the contract; ∙the stage of completion of the contract at the end of the reporting period can be measured reliably; and ∙the costs incurred and the costs to complete the contract can be measured reliably.
| 2.5 | Interest receivable and similar income
Interest receivable and similar income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.
| 2.6 | Interest payable and similar expenses
Interest payable and similar expenses are charged to profit or loss over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.
| 2.7 | Pensions
Defined contribution pension plan The Company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Company has no further payment obligations. The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in other creditors as a liability in the Statement of Financial Position. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds. - 11 -
I-COVER (SCREENING) LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2.Accounting policies (continued)
| 2.8 | Current and deferred taxation
The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively. The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date in the countries where the Company operates and generates income. Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the reporting date, except that: ∙The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and ∙Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met. Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.
| 2.9 | Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management. At each reporting date the Company assesses whether there is any indication of impairment. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined which is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. An impairment loss is recognised where the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount. Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, on a reducing balance basis. Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
|  |  |  | Office equipment | - | 20% |
The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date. Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss. - 12 -
I-COVER (SCREENING) LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2.Accounting policies (continued)
| 2.10 | Debtors
Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment.
| 2.11 | Cash and cash equivalents
Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.
| 2.12 | Creditors
Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
| 2.13 | Holiday pay accrual
A liability is recognised to the extent of any unused holiday pay entitlement which is accrued at the reporting date and carried forward to future periods. This is measured at the undiscounted salary cost of the future holiday entitlement so accrued at the reporting date.
| 2.14 | Provisions for liabilities
Provisions are made where an event has taken place that gives the Company a legal or constructive obligation that probably requires settlement by a transfer of economic benefit, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. Provisions are charged as an expense to profit or loss in the year that the Company becomes aware of the obligation, and are measured at the best estimate at the reporting date of the expenditure required to settle the obligation, taking into account relevant risks and uncertainties. When payments are eventually made, they are charged to the provision carried in the Statement of financial position.
| 2.15 | 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 accounts receivable and payable. Financial assets Financial assets that are measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If objective evidence of impairment is identified, an impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss. For financial assets measured at amortised cost, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated cash flows discounted at the asset's original effective interest rate. - 13 -
I-COVER (SCREENING) LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2.Accounting policies (continued)
| 2.15 | Financial instruments (continued)
For financial assets measured at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and its recoverable amount, which is an estimate of the amount that the Company would receive for the asset if it were to be sold at the reporting date Financial liabilities Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other payables are initially recognised at transaction price, unless the arrangement constitute a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a rate of interest. Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payables are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade payables are recognised initially at transactions price and subsequently measured at amortised costs. Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the Statement of financial position when there is an enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
| 2.16 | Dividends
Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.
3. | Employees
| The average monthly number of employees, including the directors, during the year was 6 (2023: 5).
4. | Dividends
|  |  |  |  | 2024 | 2023
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Final dividends | - | 787,723
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I-COVER (SCREENING) LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
5. | Tangible fixed assets
|  | Office equipment
|  | £
| Cost |
| At 1 January 2024 | 12,002
| Additions | 2,963
| At 31 December 2024 | 14,965
| Depreciation |
| At 1 January 2024 | 8,125
| Charge for the year | 1,685
| At 31 December 2024 | 9,810
| Net book value |
| At 31 December 2024 | 5,155
| At 31 December 2023 | 3,877
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I-COVER (SCREENING) LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
6. | Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
|  |  |  |  | 2024 | 2023
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Trade debtors | 868,318 | 730,406
| Amounts owed by group undertakings | 2,076,082 | 551,984
| Other debtors | 11,988 | 22,836
| Prepayments and accrued income | 388,347 | 517,236
| Tax recoverable | - | 90,944
|  | 3,344,735 | 1,913,406
| Amounts owed by group undertakings are unsecured, interest free and payable on demand.
7. | Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
|  |  |  |  | 2024 | 2023
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Trade creditors | 344 | 5,424
| Amounts owed to group undertakings | 49,215 | -
| Corporation tax | 146,236 | -
| Other taxation and social security | 82,280 | 45,956
| Other creditors | 1,487 | 51,599
| Accruals | 2,061,579 | 1,532,478
|  | 2,341,141 | 1,635,457
| Amounts owed to group undertakings are unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand.
8. | Deferred taxation
|  | 2024
|  | £
| At beginning of year | (366)
| Charged to the Statement of Comprehensive Income | (551)
| At end of year | (917)
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I-COVER (SCREENING) LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 8.Deferred taxation (continued)
| The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:
|  |  |  |  | 2024 | 2023
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Accelerated capital allowances | (917) | (366)
9. | Called up share capital
|  |  |  |  | 2024 | 2023
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
|  | Allotted, called up and fully paid |  |
|  | 100 (2023: 100) ordinary shares of £1 each | 100 | 100
| The Company has one class of ordinary shares; each share has attached to it full voting, dividend and capital distribution rights.
10. | Pension commitments
The Company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Company in an independently administered fund. Contributions totalling £1,487 (2023: £2,414) were payable to the fund at the reporting date and are included in other creditors.
11. | Related party transactions
| The Company has taken advantage of the exemption from disclosing related party transactions undertaken between wholly owned members of the group that have been concluded under normal market conditions.
12. | Post balance sheet events
There have been no significant events affecting the Company since the year end.
13. | Controlling party
The immediate parent undertaking is I-Cover SAS, a company incorporated in France. The address of its registered office is 10 rue de Penthièvre, 75008, Paris, France. The ultimate parent company is ICE group. The ultimate controlling party is Mr James Osborn by virtue of his majority shareholding in ICE group.
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