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DARKE & TAYLOR (HOLDINGS) LIMITED









ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

 
DARKE & TAYLOR (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
SD Newton 
 
G Winstone
 
 
J Butler
 
 
K Richmond
 
 
M Swadling
 




 
Company secretary
S D Newton



 
Registered number
06514453



 
Registered office
Radiant House
11 Blenheim Office Park

Long Hanborough

Oxfordshire

OX29 8LN




 
Independent auditors
KBDR Ltd
Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors

The Old Tannery

Hensington Road

Woodstock

Oxfordshire

OX20 1JL





 
DARKE & TAYLOR (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Strategic Report
1 - 2
Directors' Report
3 - 4
Independent Auditors' Report
5 - 8
Statement of Comprehensive Income
9
Balance Sheet
10
Statement of Changes in Equity
11 - 12
Statement of Cash Flows
13
Notes to the Financial Statements
14 - 26


 
DARKE & TAYLOR (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
 
 
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Introduction
 
The results for the year and financial position of the company are shown in the attached financial statements. The directors are satisfied with the results for the year in which turnover and gross profit increased, and operating profit remained strong.

Business review
 
Darke & Taylor is a specialist company that provides a multi-disciplinary and integrated approach to building services incorporating electrical, network, mechanical, public health, fire, security and energy efficiency systems. The company provides high quality, compliant solutions for the design and installation of these systems as a specialist subcontractor to main contractors and project managers constructing and refurbishing buildings, and also to the landlords, owners and occupants of buildings who require maintenance, testing, remedial repairs and minor works.    
The directors and senior management play an important part in day-to-day operations, and bring their extensive experience to each project. Furthermore, in an industry where the extensive use of sub-contract and agency labour is common, the company has a proud tradition of committing to the direct employment of site and office staff. Continual investment in staff training, staff benefits, and an award-winning apprenticeship scheme are important aspects of the company’s long-term, sustainable plan to continually develop its workforce and provide the skills, experience and technical knowledge to deliver services that meet client requirements and keep up to date with advancing technology in its sector.
The company benefits from high levels of repeat business and focuses on developing long-term relationships with its valued client base. As the company progresses and evolves it continues to acquire new clients that it looks to establish relationships with. In particular the company is experiencing growth in its integrated approach to building services and is now established as a multi-disciplinary MEP services company that is well placed to deliver the future requirements for the drive towards zero carbon and digital transformation in the sectors it operates in.
As the company continues to develop both its range of services and the scale at which it can operate, the selection and management of a quality supply chain is key. The commercial relationships with this supply chain are seen as an important component of the company’s ability to deliver. Collaboration, partnership, fair treatment and good payment terms are the core principles that ensure that these relationships continue to succeed. 
Despite the disruption caused to the UK economy in recent years by the coronavirus pandemic, Brexit and high inflation, the company has delivered significant growth and solid financial performance. This has been achieved through its commitment to high-quality solutions, staff investment, and excellent service levels. The directors are optimistic for the company’s future prospects and its ability to generate excellent levels of repeat and referral business.
 

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The business faces no specific risks over the coming year, but its marketplace is competitive and the company is exposed to general risks associated with operating in the building sector and to broader economic trends. Cash flow has been identified as a general risk that might affect the business, however there are sufficient cash reserves and credit facilities available. Where risks can be identified they have been addressed and actions taken, where possible, to control them.

Financial key performance indicators
 
The key performance indicators defined by the company are turnover, trading profit and cash.

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DARKE & TAYLOR (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
 

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

Other key performance indicators
 
The group has no other defined key performance indicators.


This report was approved by the board on 23 September 2025 and signed on its behalf.



................................................
SD Newton
Director

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DARKE & TAYLOR (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
 
 
 
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;

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 £2,196,615 (2023 - £2,519,473).

During the year equity dividends of £602,466 were paid (2023 - £910,805). No final dividend is recommended by the directors in respect of the year’s result.  

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

SD Newton 
G Winstone 
J Butler 
K Richmond 
M Swadling 

Future developments

There are no material future developments to disclose in these financial statements.

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DARKE & TAYLOR (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


Disclosure of information to auditors

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 auditors are 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 auditors are aware of that information.

Post balance sheet events

There have been no significant events affecting the Company since the year end.

Auditors

The auditorsKBDR Ltdwill be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

This report was approved by the board on 23 September 2025 and signed on its behalf.
 





................................................
SD Newton
Director

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DARKE & TAYLOR (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF DARKE & TAYLOR (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Darke & Taylor (Holdings) Limited (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 a summary of 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 Auditors' 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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DARKE & TAYLOR (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF DARKE & TAYLOR (HOLDINGS) LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Other information


The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditors' 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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DARKE & TAYLOR (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF DARKE & TAYLOR (HOLDINGS) LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Auditors' 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 Auditors' 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:

Discussions with and enquires of management and those charged with governance were held with a view to identifying those laws and regulations that could be expected to have a material impact on the financial statements.  During the engagement team briefing, the outcomes of these discussions and enquiries were shared with the team, as well as consideration as to where and how fraud may occur in the entity
The following laws and regulations were identified as being of significance to the entity:
- Those laws and regulations considered to have a direct effect on the financial statements include UK financial reporting standards, Company Law, Tax and Pensions legislation, and distributable profits legislation.
- Those laws and regulations for which non-compliance may be fundamental to the operating aspects of the business and therefore may have a material effect on the financial statements include health and safety legislation.
Audit procedures undertaken in response to the potential risks relating to irregularities (which include fraud and non-compliance with law regulations) comprised of: enquiries of management and those charged with governance as to whether the entity complies with such laws and regulations; enquiries with the same concerning any actual or potential litigation or claims; inspection of relevant legal correspondence; review of board minutes; testing the appropriateness of journal entries; and the performance of analytical review to identify unexpected movements in account balances which may be indicative of fraud.
No instances of material non-compliance were identified.  However, the likelihood of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is limited by the inherent difficulty in detecting irregularities, the effectiveness of the entity’s controls, and the nature, timing and extent of the audit procedures performed.  Irregularities that result from fraud might be inherently more difficult to detect than irregularities that result from error.  As explained above, there is an unavoidable risk that material misstatements may not be detected, even though the audit has been planned and performed in accordance with ISAs (UK).


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 Auditors' Report.


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DARKE & TAYLOR (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF DARKE & TAYLOR (HOLDINGS) LIMITED (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 Auditors' 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.





Lorraine Butler FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
  
for and on behalf of
KBDR Ltd
 
Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors
  
The Old Tannery
Hensington Road
Woodstock
Oxfordshire
OX20 1JL

23 September 2025
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DARKE & TAYLOR (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
 
 
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
138,080
138,080

Gross profit
  
138,080
138,080

Administrative expenses
  
(42,601)
(34,600)

Operating profit
  
95,479
103,480

Income from fixed assets investments
  
2,102,443
2,410,020

Interest receivable and similar income
 8 
43,794
38,965

Profit before taxation
  
2,241,716
2,552,465

Tax on profit
 9 
(45,101)
(32,992)

Profit for the financial year
  
2,196,615
2,519,473

  

Total comprehensive income for the year
  
2,196,615
2,519,473

The notes on pages 14 to 26 form part of these financial statements.

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DARKE & TAYLOR (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 06514453

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 11 
2,223,902
1,720,800

Investments
 12 
2,062,340
2,062,340

  
4,286,242
3,783,140

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 13 
5,776,510
5,777,477

Cash at bank and in hand
 14 
887,994
2,632,135

  
6,664,504
8,409,612

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 15 
(1,764,897)
(4,601,052)

Net current assets
  
 
 
4,899,607
 
 
3,808,560

Total assets less current liabilities
  
9,185,849
7,591,700

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 17 
(93,835)
(93,835)

  
 
 
(93,835)
 
 
(93,835)

Net assets
  
9,092,014
7,497,865


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 18 
37,950
37,950

Capital redemption reserve
 19 
5,014
5,014

Leasehold property revaluation reserve
 19 
315,624
315,624

Profit and loss account
 19 
8,733,426
7,139,277

  
9,092,014
7,497,865


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 23 September 2025.




................................................
SD Newton
................................................
G Winstone
Director
Director

The notes on pages 14 to 26 form part of these financial statements.

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DARKE & TAYLOR (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
 

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


Called up share capital
Capital redemption reserve
Leasehold property revaluation reserve
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£
£

At 1 January 2024
37,950
5,014
315,624
7,139,277
7,497,865


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year

-
-
-
2,196,615
2,196,615


Other comprehensive income for the year
-
-
-
-
-


Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
-
2,196,615
2,196,615


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
-
(602,466)
(602,466)


Total transactions with owners
-
-
-
(602,466)
(602,466)


At 31 December 2024
37,950
5,014
315,624
8,733,426
9,092,014


The notes on pages 14 to 26 form part of these financial statements.

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DARKE & TAYLOR (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023


Called up share capital
Capital redemption reserve
Leasehold property revaluation reserve
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£
£

At 1 January 2023 (as previously stated)
37,950
5,014
333,406
5,538,777
5,915,147

Prior year adjustment - change in accounting policy
-
-
(8,891)
(17,059)
(25,950)

At 1 January 2023 (as restated)
37,950
5,014
324,515
5,521,718
5,889,197


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year

-
-
-
2,519,473
2,519,473

Surplus on revaluation of leasehold property
-
-
-
8,891
8,891

Adj for depreciation on revaluation
-
-
(8,891)
-
(8,891)


Other comprehensive income for the year
-
-
(8,891)
8,891
-


Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
(8,891)
2,528,364
2,519,473


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
-
(910,805)
(910,805)


Total transactions with owners
-
-
-
(910,805)
(910,805)


At 31 December 2023
37,950
5,014
315,624
7,139,277
7,497,865


The notes on pages 14 to 26 form part of these financial statements.

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DARKE & TAYLOR (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the financial year
2,196,615
2,519,473

Adjustments for:

Depreciation of tangible assets
37,648
34,600

Investment income received
(2,146,237)
(2,448,985)

Taxation charge
45,101
32,992

Decrease/(increase) in debtors
967
(8,345)

Decrease/(increase) in amounts owed by groups
-
(2,662,342)

Increase/(decrease) in creditors
14,887
(74,829)

(Decrease)/increase in amounts owed to groups
(2,854,500)
289,980

Corporation tax (paid)
(41,641)
(23,652)

Net cash generated from operating activities

(2,747,160)
(2,341,108)


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(540,750)
-

Interest received
43,794
38,965

Dividends received
2,102,443
2,410,020

Net cash from investing activities

1,605,487
2,448,985

Cash flows from financing activities

Dividends paid
(602,466)
(910,805)

Net cash used in financing activities
(602,466)
(910,805)

Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(1,744,139)
(802,928)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
2,632,133
3,435,061

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
887,994
2,632,133


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
887,994
2,632,133

887,994
2,632,133


The notes on pages 14 to 26 form part of these financial statements.

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DARKE & TAYLOR (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1.


General information

Darke & Taylor (Holdings) Limited, Company Registration Number 06514453
A company limited by shares and incorporated in England and Wales
Radiant House
11 Blenheim Office Park
Long Hanborough
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX29 8LN
The company's principal activity is that of making and holding invesments.
The principal activity of the group is that of the provision of design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of building services systems.

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 Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and 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

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:

Rendering of services

Revenue 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 revenue 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.

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DARKE & TAYLOR (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.3

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.

 
2.4

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 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.

 
2.5

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.

Investment property rented to other group entities and accounted for under the cost model is stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses.

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. The estimated useful lives range as follows:

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Long Term Leasehold Property
-
2%
straight line

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DARKE & TAYLOR (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.6

Revaluation of tangible fixed assets

Individual freehold and leasehold properties are carried at current year value at fair value at the date of the revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. Revaluations are undertaken with sufficient regularity to ensure the carrying amount does not differ materially from that which would be determined using fair value at the balance sheet date.
Fair values are determined from market based evidence normally undertaken by professionally qualified valuers.

Revaluation gains and losses are recognised in other comprehensive income unless losses exceed the previously recognised gains or reflect a clear consumption of economic benefits, in which case the excess losses are recognised in profit or loss.

 
2.7

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment. 
Investments in unlisted Group shares, whose market value can be reliably determined, are remeasured to market value at each balance sheet date. Gains and losses on remeasurement are recognised in the Consolidated profit and loss account for the period. Where market value cannot be reliably determined, such investments are stated at historic cost less impairment.
 Gains and losses on remeasurement are recognised in profit or loss for the period.

 
2.8

Debtors

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

 
2.9

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.

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.

 
2.10

Creditors

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

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DARKE & TAYLOR (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.11

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.

 
2.12

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.

The Company has elected to apply the recognition and measurement provisions of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (as adopted by the UK Endorsement Board) with the disclosure requirements of Sections 11 and 12 and the other presentation requirements of FRS 102.

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 receivables, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price including transaction costs 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 receivables 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

Financial assets are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting date. 

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
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DARKE & TAYLOR (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.12
Financial instruments (continued)

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

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instruments 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 payables, bank loans and other loans are initially measured at their transaction price after transaction costs. 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 payables are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade payables are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade payables 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.

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.

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DARKE & TAYLOR (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.12
Financial instruments (continued)

Derecognition of financial liabilities

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

 
2.13

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.


Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

Profit on long-term contracts is taken as the work is carried out if the final outcome can be assessed with reasonable certainty. The profit included is calculated on a prudent basis to reflect the proportion of the work carried out at the year end, by recording turnover and related costs as contract activity progresses. Turnover is calculated as that proportion of total contract value which costs incurred to date bear to total expected costs for that contract. Revenues derived from variations on contracts are recognised only when they have been accepted by the customer. Full provision is made for losses on all contracts in the year in which they are first foreseen. 


4.


Turnover

The whole of the turnover is attributable to rental income.

All turnover arose within the United Kingdom.


5.


Auditors' remuneration

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


2024
2023
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditors for the audit of the Company's financial statements
3,400
3,200

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption not to disclose amounts paid for non-audit services as these are disclosed in the consolidated accounts of the parent Company.

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DARKE & TAYLOR (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

6.


Employees

Staff costs were as follows:





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


        2024
        2023
            No.
            No.







Directors
5
5


7.


Income from investments

2024
2023
£
£





Dividends received from unlisted investments
2,102,443
2,410,020



8.


Interest receivable

2024
2023
£
£


Other interest receivable
43,794
38,965

43,794
38,965

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DARKE & TAYLOR (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

9.


Taxation


2024
2023
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
45,101
41,642


Total current tax
45,101
41,642

Deferred tax


Leasehold property revaluation reserve release
-
(8,650)

Total deferred tax
-
(8,650)


Tax on profit
45,101
32,992

Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is lower than (2023 - lower than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 19/25%). The differences are explained below:

2024
2023
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
2,241,716
2,552,465


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 19/25%)
560,429
484,968

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
10,283
8,420

Other differences leading to an increase (decrease) in the tax charge
(525,611)
(460,396)

Total tax charge for the year
45,101
32,992


Factors that may affect future tax charges

There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.

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DARKE & TAYLOR (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

10.


Dividends

2024
2023
£
£


Dividends - ordinary shares
602,466
910,805

602,466
910,805


11.


Tangible fixed assets





Long Term Leasehold Property

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
1,790,000


Additions
540,750



At 31 December 2024

2,330,750



Depreciation


At 1 January 2024
69,200


Charge for the year on owned assets
37,648



At 31 December 2024

106,848



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
2,223,902



At 31 December 2023
1,720,800

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DARKE & TAYLOR (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

           11.Tangible fixed assets (continued)




The net book value of land and buildings may be further analysed as follows:


2024
2023
£
£

Long leasehold
2,223,902
1,720,800

2,223,902
1,720,800



12.


Fixed asset investments





Investments in subsidiary companies
Unlisted investments
Total

£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
2,047,340
15,000
2,062,340



At 31 December 2024
2,047,340
15,000
2,062,340





Subsidiary undertakings


The following were subsidiary undertakings of the Company:

Name

Class of shares

Holding

Darke & Taylor Limited
Ordinary
100
Darke & Taylor Building Services Ltd
Ordinary
100

The aggregate of the share capital and reserves as at 31 December 2024 and the profit or loss for the year ended on that date for the subsidiary undertakings were as follows:

Name
Aggregate of share capital and reserves
Profit/(Loss)
£
£

Darke & Taylor Limited
4,210,995
3,089,655

Darke & Taylor Building Services Ltd
100
100

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DARKE & TAYLOR (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

13.


Debtors

2024
2023
£
£


Trade debtors
23,458
24,425

Amounts owed by group undertakings
5,753,052
5,753,052

5,776,510
5,777,477



14.


Cash and cash equivalents

2024
2023
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
887,994
2,632,135

887,994
2,632,135



15.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2024
2023
£
£

Payments received on account
26,563
26,184

Trade creditors
819
2,856

Amounts owed to group undertakings
1,643,038
4,497,538

Corporation tax
45,101
41,642

Other taxation and social security
7,349
7,758

Other creditors
28,627
11,674

Accruals and deferred income
13,400
13,400

1,764,897
4,601,052


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DARKE & TAYLOR (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

16.


Financial instruments

2024
2023
£
£

Financial assets


Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss
8,726,844
10,471,952




Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss comprise Investments, cash at bank and in hand, trade debtors and amounts owed by group undertakings


17.


Deferred taxation




2024


£






At beginning of year
(93,835)



At end of year
(93,835)

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

2024
2023
£
£


 Long term leasehold property revaluation
(93,835)
(93,835)

(93,835)
(93,835)


18.


Share capital

2024
2023
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



379,502 (2023 - 379,502) Ordinary shares of £0.10 each
37,950.20
37,950.20




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DARKE & TAYLOR (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

19.


Reserves

Capital redemption reserve

Represents the value of the redemptions of the company's shares.

Leasehold property revaluation reserve

Represents the fair value gain of the leasehold property revaluation net of the deferred tax provision.

Profit and loss account

Represents all current and prior period retained profits and losses.


20.


Controlling party

At the balance sheet date, Darke & Taylor (Holdings) Limited is a 100% subsidiary of the ultimate holding company, Darke & Taylor Group Ltd, which is also controlled by the directors.  
 
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