Company registration number 03966553 (England and Wales)
SPORTING INSIGHTS LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2024
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
One Bell Lane
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1JU
SPORTING INSIGHTS LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Company information
1
Statement of financial position
2 - 3
Notes to the financial statements
4 - 11
SPORTING INSIGHTS LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
- 1 -
Directors
Mr J R Bushell
Mr R E McCowen
Mr G P L Zeidler
Ms J J Proctor
(Appointed 16 April 2024)
Secretary
Mr G P L Zeidler
Company number
03966553
Registered office
32 Frederick Sanger Road
Surrey Research Park
Guildford
Surrey
GU27YD
Accountants
TC Group
One Bell Lane
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1JU
Bankers
Barclays
54 High Street
Ruislip
Middlesex
HA4 7AT
SPORTING INSIGHTS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
- 2 -
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Non-current assets
Intangible assets
3
24,145
132,119
Property, plant and equipment
4
5,555
7,881
Investments
5
3,878
3,878
33,578
143,878
Current assets
Inventories
17,513
15,001
Trade and other receivables
6
200,084
175,054
Cash and cash equivalents
125,759
285,707
343,356
475,762
Current liabilities
7
(275,476)
(258,511)
Net current assets
67,880
217,251
Total assets less current liabilities
101,458
361,129
Non-current liabilities
8
(100,799)
-
0
Net assets
659
361,129
Equity
Called up share capital
9
10,010
10,013
Other reserves
10
9
-
0
Retained earnings
12
(9,360)
351,116
Total equity
659
361,129
SPORTING INSIGHTS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (CONTINUED)
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
- 3 -

For the financial year ended 31 December 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the income statement within the financial statements.true

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 18 September 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr J R Bushell
Director
Company registration number 03966553 (England and Wales)
SPORTING INSIGHTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
- 4 -
1
Accounting policies
Company information

Sporting Insights Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 32 Frederick Sanger Road, Surrey Research Park, Guildford, Surrey, GU27YD.

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 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. 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 are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £1.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2
Revenue

Turnover represents amounts receivable for market research services net of VAT.

Revenue from contracts for the provision of professional services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion when the stage of completion, costs incurred and costs to complete can be estimated reliably. The stage of completion is calculated by comparing costs incurred, mainly in relation to contractual hourly staff rates and materials, as a proportion of total costs. Where the outcome cannot be estimated reliably, revenue is recognised only to the extent of the expenses recognised that are recoverable.

1.3
Research and development expenditure

Research expenditure is written off against profits in the year in which it is incurred. Identifiable development expenditure is capitalised to the extent that the technical, commercial and financial feasibility can be demonstrated.

1.4
Intangible fixed assets - goodwill

Acquired goodwill is written off in equal annual instalments over its estimated useful economic life of 7 years.

1.5
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill

Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.

 

Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably; the intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights; and the intangible asset is separable from the entity.

SPORTING INSIGHTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 5 -

Amortisation 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:

Software
33.33% straight line
Development Costs
33.33% straight line
Other Intangibles
20% straight line
1.6
Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment 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:

Fixtures, fittings and equipment
25% reducing balance
Computer equipment
33.33% straight line

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.

1.7
Non-current investments

Interests in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. The investments are assessed for impairment at each reporting date and any impairment losses or reversals of impairment losses are recognised immediately in profit or loss.

An associate is an entity, being neither a subsidiary nor a joint venture, in which the company holds a long-term interest and where the company has significant influence. The company considers that it has significant influence where it has the power to participate in the financial and operating decisions of the associate.

1.8
Impairment of non-current assets

At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible 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.

1.9
Inventories

Work in progress is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.

1.10
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, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

SPORTING INSIGHTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 6 -
1.11
Financial instruments

The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

 

Financial instruments are recognised in the company's statement of financial position 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 receivables and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method 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. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Loans and receivables

Trade receivables, loans and other receivables that have fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market are classified as 'loans and receivables'. Loans and receivables are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

 

Interest is recognised by applying the effective interest rate, except for short-term receivables when the recognition of interest would be immaterial. The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a debt instrument and of allocating the interest income over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the debt instrument to the net carrying amount on initial recognition.

 

Trade debtors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in the profit and loss account in other administrative expenses.

Classification of financial liabilities

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 deducting all of its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other payables, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.

SPORTING INSIGHTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 7 -
1.12
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.

1.13
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.

1.14
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 non-current 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.

1.15
Retirement benefits
The company operates a defined contribution scheme for the benefit of its employees. Contributions payable are charged to the profit and loss account in the year they are payable.
1.16
Leases

Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.

1.17
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.

SPORTING INSIGHTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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2
Employees

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

2024
2023
Number
Number
Total
18
18
3
Intangible fixed assets
Goodwill
Software
Development Costs
Other Intangibles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
443,476
5,770
202,801
42,500
694,547
Additions
-
0
-
0
11,000
-
0
11,000
At 31 December 2024
443,476
5,770
213,801
42,500
705,547
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
434,546
3,846
107,036
17,000
562,428
Amortisation charged for the year
1,785
1,924
106,765
8,500
118,974
At 31 December 2024
436,331
5,770
213,801
25,500
681,402
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
7,145
-
0
-
0
17,000
24,145
At 31 December 2023
8,930
1,924
95,765
25,500
132,119
SPORTING INSIGHTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
- 9 -
4
Property, plant and equipment
Fixtures, fittings and equipment
Computer equipment
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
5,462
22,517
27,979
Additions
-
0
2,337
2,337
At 31 December 2024
5,462
24,854
30,316
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
2,769
17,329
20,098
Depreciation charged in the year
673
3,990
4,663
At 31 December 2024
3,442
21,319
24,761
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
2,020
3,535
5,555
At 31 December 2023
2,693
5,188
7,881
5
Fixed asset investments
2024
2023
£
£
Shares in group undertakings and participating interests
3,878
3,878
6
Trade and other receivables
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade receivables
142,431
100,685
Corporation tax recoverable
-
0
3,217
Other receivables
57,653
71,152
200,084
175,054
SPORTING INSIGHTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
- 10 -
7
Current liabilities
2024
2023
£
£
Trade payables
57,347
71,844
Taxation and social security
58,154
46,324
Other payables
159,975
140,343
275,476
258,511
8
Non-current liabilities
2024
2023
£
£
Other payables
100,799
-
0

The Other payables are due for repayment on 23 June 2026 and interest is charged at 2.5% above base up to 23 December 2025 and then at 8% above base until the end of the term.

9
Called up share capital
2024
2023
2024
2023
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
Ordinary 'E' shares of £1 each
10
13
10
13
10,010
10,013
10,010
10,013

Ordinary E shares can only be held by individuals who are employees of the company. In the year, three employees left and their share capital is held in treasury within Own Shares Reserves in equity.

10
Own shares reserve
2024
2023
£
£
At the beginning of the year
-
0
-
0
Additions
3
-
0
At the end of the year
3
-
0

Ordinary E shares can only be held by individuals who are employees of the company. In the year, three employees left and their share capital is held in treasury.

SPORTING INSIGHTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
- 11 -
11
Other Reserves
2024
2023
£
£
At the beginning of the year
-
-
Additions
6
-
At the end of the year
6
-

There are six options outstanding as at 31 December 2024 with an exercise price of £7.25, and a remaining contractual life of eight years.

12
Retained earnings
2024
2023
£
£
At the beginning of the year
351,116
418,626
Loss for the year
(360,476)
(54,510)
Dividends declared and paid in the year
-
(13,000)
At the end of the year
(9,360)
351,116
13
Operating lease commitments
Lessee

Operating leases primarily relate to property rentals and vehicle hire.

At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:

2024
2023
£
£
105,932
165,887
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