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Registered number: 02845757










TECHNOCOVER LTD










ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

 
TECHNOCOVER LTD
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
S Ling 
G Doy (resigned 25 October 2024)
D J Ling 
P J Raybould 
C K Rayment 
C M Tisdale 
J N Whitfield 




Company secretary
S Ling



Registered number
02845757



Registered office
Henfaes Lane
Welshpool

Wales

SY21 7BE




Independent auditor
MHA

Stautory Auditors

11 Merus Court

Meridian Business Park

Leicester

LE19 1RJ





 
TECHNOCOVER LTD
 

CONTENTS



Page
Strategic Report
 
1 - 2
Directors' Report
 
3 - 4
Independent Auditor's Report
 
5 - 8
Statement of Comprehensive Income
 
9
Balance Sheet
 
10 - 11
Statement of Changes in Equity
 
12
Statement of Cash Flows
 
13 - 14
Analysis of Net Debt
 
15
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
16 - 34

 
TECHNOCOVER LTD
 
 
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Introduction
 
The principal activity of Technocover Ltd (‘the Company’) is the manufacture and installation of high-security steel access products for the utilities market.
The Company operated a 12 month period ending 31 December 2024. The prior period relates to the 18 months ending 31 December 2023.

Business review
 
Overview – Turnover for the period of £12,819,458 (2023: £16,602,267) 
Operating result was a profit of £1,075,420 (2023: £1,390,130).
Following the restructuring in 2022, the company has continued to trade profitably in 2023 and 2024.
Strategy – The Company’s strategy is to continue to build long term relationships with existing customers, and increase sales activities beyond its current core market (water) through a proactive focus on sales of existing products into new markets. Delivering outstanding customer service and product quality, and achieving efficiencies in design, contracts, procurement and production processes are also key strategies for the Company in achieving its success. Investing in and developing employees plays a fundamental part in achieving these aims.
Corporate Social Responsibility – The Company recognises the importance of balancing the interests of its stakeholders - employees, customers, shareholders, suppliers and the wider community in which it operates.  The Company remains committed to a continuous improvement in its environmental performance to ensure that its activities comply with or exceed environmental standards and legislation. The Company also supports its employees in their local charitable endeavours. 
Health and Safety – Health and safety remains core to the Company’s business. The Company is committed to a continuous improvement in its health and safety performance and compliance with health and safety standards and legislation. 
The Board believes that the medium and longer term outlook for the business is positive as the Directors expect to see continued strong levels of infrastructure investment in our core markets in the UK.

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The Directors continue to develop policies and procedures that reflect the nature and scale of the Company’s business. These are designed to identify, mitigate and manage risk. The Directors have identified the following key areas of risk to the business: market spend cycles; the volatility of raw material and utility prices; loss of key personnel and increased competition bringing a reduction in selling prices.

Financial key performance indicators
 
The Company’s key performance indicators are as follows:
Financial – The Company considers revenue growth, operating margin, return on capital employed and net cash flow from operating activities to be its principal financial key performance indicators. All of which can be derived on the face of the Statement of Comprehensive Income, Balance Sheet and Statement of Cashflows.

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STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


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



................................................
S Ling
Director

Date: 22 September 2025
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DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

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

Directors' responsibilities statement

The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
 
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and of the profit or loss of the Company for that period.

 In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:


select suitable accounting policies for the Company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;

make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;

prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Company will continue in business.

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £735,519 (2023 : £1,083,380).

During the period, dividends of £350,000 were paid.

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

S Ling 
G Doy (resigned 25 October 2024)
D J Ling 
P J Raybould 
C K Rayment 
C M Tisdale 
J N Whitfield 

Future developments

An indication of likely developments is included within the business review set out on page 1.

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TECHNOCOVER LTD
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Disclosure of information to auditor

Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors' Report is approved has confirmed that:
 
so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditor is unaware; and

the director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company's auditor is aware of that information.

Post balance sheet events

There have been no significant events affecting the Company since the year end.
Going Concern 
After reviewing the Company's forecasts and projections, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and for at least 12 months from the date of approval of the financial statements. The directors have not identified any material uncertainties in relation to going concern. The Company therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements.

Independant Auditor

The auditor, MHA, previously traded through the legal entity MacIntyre Hudson LLP. In response to                       regulatory changes, MacIntyre Hudson LLP ceased to hold an audit registration with the engagement transitioning to MHA Audit Services LLP. 
MHA will be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

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





................................................
S Ling
Director

Date: 22 September 2025

Henfaes Lane
Welshpool
Wales
SY21 7BE

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TECHNOCOVER LTD
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF TECHNOCOVER LTD
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Technocover Ltd (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 December 2024, which comprise the Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Cash Flows, the Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes, including significant accounting policiesThe financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).


In our opinion the financial statements:


give a true and fair view of the state of the Company's affairs as at 31 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 United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.


Conclusions relating to going concern


In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.


Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.


Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.


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TECHNOCOVER LTD
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF TECHNOCOVER LTD (CONTINUED)


Other information


The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditor's Report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual ReportOur opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.


We have nothing to report in this regard.


Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
 

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


the information given in the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.


Matters on which we are required to report by exception
 

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic Report or the Directors' Report.


We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:


adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.


Responsibilities of directors
 

As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 3, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.


In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.


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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF TECHNOCOVER LTD (CONTINUED)


Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditor's Report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.


Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:

• Enquiry of management and those charged with governance around actual, potential or suspected                         litigation, claims, non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations and fraud.
• Performing audit work over the risk of management override, including testing of journal entries and other   adjustments for appropriateness, evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the     normal course of business and reviewing accounting estimates for bias. 
• Reviewing financial statements disclosures and testing these to supporting documentation to assess             compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 
• Discussion amongst engagement team in relation to how and where fraud might occur in the financial                 statements and any potential indicators of fraud.


Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.


A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditor's Report.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF TECHNOCOVER LTD (CONTINUED)


Use of our report
 

This report is made solely to the Company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditor's Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.




Liam Hammond FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of MHA, Statutory Auditor
Leicester, United Kingdom

Date:
MHA is the trading name of MHA Audit Services LLP, a limited liability partnership in England and Wales (registered number OC455542).





  
 

22 September 2025
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TECHNOCOVER LTD
 
 
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

12 months ended 31 December
18 months ended
31 December
2024
2023
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
12,819,458
16,602,267

Cost of sales
  
(7,191,626)
(9,248,392)

Gross profit
  
5,627,832
7,353,875

Distribution costs
  
(1,385,097)
(1,867,912)

Administrative expenses
  
(3,167,315)
(4,095,833)

Operating profit
 5 
1,075,420
1,390,130

Interest payable and similar expenses
 9 
(94,396)
(147,027)

Profit before tax
  
981,024
1,243,103

Tax on profit
 10 
(245,505)
(159,723)

Profit for the financial year
  
735,519
1,083,380

There were no recognised gains and losses for 2024 or 2023 other than those included in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

There was no other comprehensive income for 2024 (2023 : £NIL).

The notes on pages 16 to 34 form part of these financial statements.

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TECHNOCOVER LTD
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02845757

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 12 
841,028
309,992

  
841,028
309,992

Current assets
  

Stocks
 13 
845,191
834,138

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 14 
4,052,389
3,324,926

Cash at bank and in hand
 15 
98,594
92,645

Current liabilities
  
4,996,174
4,251,709

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 16 
(2,408,734)
(2,394,243)

Net current assets
  
 
 
2,587,440
 
 
1,857,466

Total assets less current liabilities
  
3,428,468
2,167,458

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 17 
(999,391)
(262,667)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 18 
(138,767)
-

  
 
 
(138,767)
 
 
-

Net assets
  
2,290,310
1,904,791


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 19 
1,000,000
1,000,000

Profit and loss account
  
1,290,310
904,791

  
2,290,310
1,904,791

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TECHNOCOVER LTD
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02845757
    
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

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




................................................
S Ling
Director

Date: 22 September 2025

The notes on pages 16 to 34 form part of these financial statements.
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TECHNOCOVER LTD
 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£


At 1 July 2022
1,000,000
121,411
1,121,411


Comprehensive income for the period

Profit for the 18 month period
-
1,083,380
1,083,380


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Dividends: Equity capital
-
(300,000)
(300,000)



At 1 January 2024
1,000,000
904,791
1,904,791


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
735,519
735,519

Dividends: Equity capital
-
(350,000)
(350,000)


At 31 December 2024
1,000,000
1,290,310
2,290,310


The notes on pages 16 to 34 form part of these financial statements.

Profit and loss account
Includes all current and prior period retained profits and losses. All amounts are distributable.
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TECHNOCOVER LTD
 

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

12 months ended 2024
18 months ended 2023
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the financial year
735,519
1,083,380

Adjustments for:

Depreciation of tangible assets
129,355
181,948

Profit on disposal of tangible assets
(6,534)
(359)

Interest paid
94,396
147,027

Taxation charge
245,505
159,723

(Increase) in stocks
(11,053)
(165,666)

(Increase) in debtors
(734,361)
(342,588)

Increase/(decrease) in creditors
73,793
(493,420)

Increase/(decrease)) in amounts owed to groups
-
(1,250,000)

Corporation tax (paid)/received
(163,390)
38,357

Net cash generated from operating activities

363,230
(641,598)


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(660,442)
(196,466)

Sale of tangible fixed assets
6,585
16,644

Net cash from investing activities

(653,857)
(179,822)

Cash flows from financing activities

(Repayment)/new of loans
664,000
(207,637)

Repayment of/new finance leases
76,972
23,366

Dividends paid
(350,000)
(300,000)

Interest paid
(94,396)
(147,027)

Net cash used in financing activities
296,576
(631,298)
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TECHNOCOVER LTD
 

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


2024
2023

£
£



Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
5,949
(1,452,718)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
92,645
1,545,363

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
98,594
92,645


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
98,594
92,645

98,594
92,645


The notes on pages 16 to 34 form part of these financial statements.

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TECHNOCOVER LTD
 

ANALYSIS OF NET DEBT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024





At 1 January 2024
Cash flows
Other non-cash changes
At 31 December 2024
£

£

£

£

Cash at bank and in hand

92,645

5,949

-

98,594

Debt due after 1 year

(262,667)

(664,000)

-

(926,667)

Debt due within 1 year

(161,155)

-

25,155

(136,000)

Finance leases

(23,366)

(76,972)

-

(100,338)


(354,543)
(735,023)
25,155
(1,064,411)

The notes on pages 16 to 34 form part of these financial statements.
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TECHNOCOVER LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1.


General information

Technocover Ltd is a private company limited by shares and registered in England and Wales, registered number 02845757. The registered head office is located at Henfaes Lane, Welshpool, Wales, SY21 7BE.
The principal activity of the Company during the period continued to be that of manufacture and installation of high-security steel access and products for the utilities market.  

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 preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgment in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Going concern

After reviewing the Company's forecasts and projections, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and for at least 12 months from the date of approval of the financial statements. The directors have not identified any material uncertainties in relation to going concern. The Company therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements.

 
2.3

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is British Pound Sterling (£).

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.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.4

Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the Company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and
the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

 
2.5

Operating leases: the Company as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Comprehensive Income on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

 
2.6

Research and development

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

 
2.7

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to the Statement of Comprehensive Income over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

 
2.8

Borrowing costs

All borrowing costs are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income in the year in which they are incurred.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.9

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 the Statement of Comprehensive Income when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Balance Sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

 
2.10

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income 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 balance sheet 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 balance sheet 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 balance sheet date.


 
2.11

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.11
Tangible fixed assets (continued)

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

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Freehold property
-
4% reducing balance
Plant and machinery
-
4-20 years straight line
Motor vehicles
-
4-20 years straight line
Office equipment
-
4-20 years straight line
Other fixed assets
-
Not depreciated

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  the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

 
2.12

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. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

At each balance sheet date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

 
2.13

Debtors

Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at transaction price, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

 
2.14

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice. 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.

In the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Company's cash management.

 
2.15

Creditors

Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at transaction price, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.16

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are recognised when an event has taken place that gives rise to a legal or constructive obligation, a transfer of economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made.
Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
 
Increases in provisions are generally charged as an expense to profit or loss.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.17

Financial instruments

The Company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the Company's Balance Sheet when the Company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include trade and other debtors, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusted for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial assets that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss) and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.

Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Company's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other debtors due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.

Other financial assets

Other financial assets, which includes investments in equity instruments which are not classified as subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the recognised transaction price. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with the changes in fair value being recognised in the profit or loss. Where other financial assets are not publicly traded, hence their fair value cannot be measured reliably, they are measured at cost less impairment.

Impairment of financial assets

At the end of each reporting period financial assets measured at amortised cost are assessed for objective evidence of impairment. 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. 

Financial assets are impaired when events, subsequent to their initial recognition, indicate the estimated future cash flows derived from the financial asset(s) have been adversely impacted. The impairment loss will be the difference between the current carrying amount and the present value of the future cash flows at the asset(s) original effective interest rate.

If there is a favourable change in relation to the events surrounding the impairment loss then the impairment can be reviewed for possible reversal. The reversal will not cause the current carrying amount to exceed the original carrying amount had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the profit or loss.

Financial liabilities

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.17
Financial instruments (continued)

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Company after the deduction of all its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other creditors, bank loans and other loans are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusting for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial liabilities that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss). When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest, discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade creditors are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Other financial instruments

Derivatives, including forward exchange contracts, futures contracts and interest rate swaps, are not classified as basic financial instruments. These are initially recognised at fair value on the date the derivative contract is entered into, with costs being charged to the profit or loss. They are subsequently measured at fair value with changes in the profit or loss.

Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions as set out in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through the profit or loss. This recognition and measurement would also apply to financial instruments where the performance is evaluated on a fair value basis as with a documented risk management or investment strategy.
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.17
Financial instruments (continued)


Derecognition of financial instruments

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Company transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the Company will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Company's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

 
2.18

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.

  
2.19

Accounting period

The Company operated a 12 month period to 31 December 2024. The prior year was extended to a 18 month period ending 31 December 2023. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

3.


Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
The Company makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are addressed below.
(i) Useful economic lives of tangible assets 
The annual depreciation charge for tangible assets is sensitive to changes in the estimated useful economic lives and residual values of the assets. The useful economic lives and residual values are reassessed annually. They are amended when necessary to reflect current estimates, based on technological advancement, future investments, economic utilisation and the physical condition of the assets.
(ii) Stocks provisioning
The Company continues to manufacture and install high-security steel access products and is exposed to changes in the market prices of raw materials it uses. As a result it is necessary to consider the recoverability of the cost of stocks and the associated provisioning required. When calculating the stocks provision, management considers the nature and condition of the stocks, as well as applying assumptions around anticipated saleability of finished goods and future usage of raw materials.
(
(iii) Work in progress valuation 
The Company estimates work in progress on the basis of the level of completion at the year end. A fixed percentage is applied to the total job costs of each job based on the level of completion assessed to determine the value of work in progress. The percentages applied are reassessed annually.

iiv) Impairment of financial assets
The Company makes an estimate of the recoverable value of trade and other debtors. When assessing impairment of trade and other debtors, management considers factors including the current credit rating of the debtor, the ageing profile of debtors and historical experience.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

4.


Turnover

Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

12 months ended 31 December
18 months ended
31 December
2024
2023
£
£

United Kingdom
12,791,872
16,434,057

Rest of Europe
27,586
168,210

12,819,458
16,602,267


In the opinion of the directors, there is one major product line.


5.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging/(crediting)

12 months ended 31 December
18 months ended
31 December
2024
2023
£
£

Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
129,355
181,948

Exchange differences
-
1,007

Research & development charged as an expense
222,564
118,450

Profit on disposal of assets
(6,534)
(359)

Operating lease payments
37,368
23,328

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

6.


Auditor's remuneration

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


12 months ended 31 December
18 months ended
31 December
2024
2023
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditor and its associates for the audit of the Company's annual financial statements
26,500
25,250

Fees payable to the Company's auditor and it's associates in respect of:

Taxation compliance services
6,000
13,800

All other services
5,200
4,200


7.


Employees

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


12 months ended 31 December
18 months ended
31 December
2024
2023
£
£

Wages and salaries
4,729,248
6,380,320

Social security costs
488,298
682,136

Cost of defined contribution scheme
155,139
220,260

5,372,685
7,282,716


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


12 months ended 31 December
   18 months ended
      31 December
        2024
        2023
            No.
            No.







Production
91
86



Administration
9
8



Sales, distribution and management
31
30

131
124

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

8.


Directors' remuneration

12 months ended 31 December
18 months ended
31 December
2024
2023
£
£

Directors' emoluments
186,761
301,690

Company contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
19,609
4,656

206,370
306,346


During the year retirement benefits were accruing to 1 director (2023 - 1) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.


9.


Interest payable and similar expenses

12 months ended 31 December
18 months ended
31 December
2024
2023
£
£


Bank interest payable
1,000
46,359

Other loan interest payable
93,396
100,668

94,396
147,027

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

10.


Taxation


12 months ended 31 December
18 months ended
31 December
2024
2023
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year/period
99,840
196,270

Adjustments in respect of previous periods
-
(71,237)


99,840
125,033


Total current tax
99,840
125,033

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
145,665
34,690

Total deferred tax
145,665
34,690


245,505
159,723
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
 
10.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the year/period

The tax assessed for the year/period is lower than (2023 - lower than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 25%). The differences are explained below:

31 December
18 months ended
31 December
2024
2023
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
981,024
1,243,103


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 25%)
245,256
273,483

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
-
218

Capital allowances for year/period in excess of depreciation
1,003
(30,126)

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods
-
(39,752)

Other timing differences leading to an increase (decrease) in taxation
(754)
(6,810)

Unrelieved tax losses carried forward
-
(22,571)

Group relief
-
(14,719)

Total tax charge for the year/period
245,505
159,723


Factors that may affect future tax charges

There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.


11.


Dividends

2024
2023
£
£


Dividends on ordinary shares
350,000
300,000

350,000
300,000

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


12.


Tangible fixed assets






Freehold property
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Office equipment
Other fixed assets
Total

£
£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
100,854
982,502
504,694
150,730
-
1,738,780


Additions
8,320
43,944
71,182
36,124
500,872
660,442


Disposals
-
(28,500)
(61,345)
(36,597)
-
(126,442)



At 31 December 2024

109,174
997,946
514,531
150,257
500,872
2,272,780



Depreciation


At 1 January 2024
65,782
740,665
485,365
136,976
-
1,428,788


Charge for the year
8,517
91,475
19,927
9,436
-
129,355


Disposals
-
(28,496)
(61,341)
(36,554)
-
(126,391)



At 31 December 2024

74,299
803,644
443,951
109,858
-
1,431,752



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
34,875
194,302
70,580
40,399
500,872
841,028



At 31 December 2023
35,072
241,838
19,329
13,754
-
309,993

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

13.


Stocks

2024
2023
£
£

Raw materials and consumables
469,014
437,991

Work in progress (goods to be sold)
185,254
219,276

Finished goods and goods for resale
190,923
176,871

845,191
834,138


The value of stocks written down and expensed in the Statement of Comprehensive Income amounted to £Nil (2023: £25,000).


14.


Debtors

2024
2023
£
£


Trade debtors
2,114,047
1,660,994

Amounts owed by group undertakings
919,031
919,031

Other debtors
797,801
479,865

Prepayments and accrued income
221,510
258,138

Deferred taxation
-
6,898

4,052,389
3,324,926



15.


Cash and cash equivalents

2024
2023
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
98,594
92,645

98,594
92,645


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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

16.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2024
2023
£
£

Other loans
136,000
136,000

Trade creditors
1,094,768
736,836

Corporation tax
99,840
163,390

Other taxation and social security
46,437
223,585

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
27,614
23,366

Other creditors
471,421
385,562

Accruals and deferred income
532,654
725,504

2,408,734
2,394,243


Other loans of £136,000 (2023: £136,000) are secured against assets of the Company.
Hire purchase agreements of £27,614 (2023 : £23,366) are secured against the assets to which they relate.


17.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2024
2023
£
£

Other loans
926,667
262,667

Net obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts
72,724
-

999,391
262,667


Other loans of £926,667 (2023: £262,667) are secured against assets of the Company.
Hire purchase agreements of £72,724 (2023 : £Nil) are secured against the assets to which they relate.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

18.


Deferred taxation




31 December 2024


£






At beginning of year
6,898


Charged to Statement of Comprehensive Income
(145,665)



At end of year
(138,767)

The deferred taxation balance is made up as follows:

2024
2023
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
(138,767)
6,898

(138,767)
6,898


19.


Share capital

2024
2023
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



1,000,000 (2023 - 1,000,000) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
1,000,000
1,000,000

Each ordinary share carries equal voting rights and there are no restrictions on any share.



20.


Capital commitments


At 31 December 2024 the Company had capital commitments as follows:

2024
2023
£
£


Contracted for but not provided in these financial statements
110,764
218,393

110,764
218,393

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

21.


Pension commitments

The Company operates a defined pension contribution pension plan for its employees. The pension cost for the period represents the contribution payable by the Company into fund and amounted to £155,139 (2023: £220,260). Contributions totalling £27,581 (2023: £25,155) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in other creditors.


22.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 December 2024 the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:

2024
2023
£
£


Not later than 1 year
219,078
197,368

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
749,217
725,692

Later than 5 years
360,000
520,000

1,328,295
1,443,060


23.


Related party transactions

The Company has taken advantage of the exemptions under Financial Reporting Standard 102, section 33.1A from the requirement to disclose transactions with Group companies that are wholly owned members of the Group.
Total key management personnel remuneration for the period were £503,556 (2023: £691,283).

No other transactions with related parties were undertaken such as are required to be disclosed under Financial Reporting Standard 102, Section 33.


24.


Controlling party

The ultimate parent and controlling party of the Company is Threesixty Holdco 4 Limited, a Company registered and domiciled in England and Wales. The registered head office is located at Henfaes Lane, Welshpool, Wales, SY21 7BE.
 
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