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Registration number: 08123565

Gallowglass Group Limited

Annual Report and Consolidated Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

 

Gallowglass Group Limited

Contents

Company Information

1

Strategic Report

2

Directors' Report

3

Statement of Directors' Responsibilities

4

Accountants' Report

5

Consolidated Profit and Loss Account

6

Consolidated Balance Sheet

7

Balance Sheet

8 to 9

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

10

Statement of Changes in Equity

11

Notes to the Financial Statements

12 to 24

 

Gallowglass Group Limited

Company Information

Directors

Mr John Paul Grecian

Ms Christine Ann Parry Jones

Registered office

SW19 Studios
62 Weir Road
London
SW19 8UG

Accountants

Franklin, Chartered Accountants 320 Garratt Lane
London
SW18 4EJ

 

Gallowglass Group Limited

Strategic Report for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

The directors present their strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Principal activity

The principal activity of the group is holding company.

Fair review of the business

The Group experienced a stable performance across its core business areas in 2024, despite macroeconomic headwinds. Activity within the labour division was steady, although growth was tempered by political uncertainty in the lead-up to the general election and subsequent budget announcements. While government assurances suggested a rebound in business sentiment, the broader economic environment remained subdued, delaying the anticipated uplift in commercial confidence and investment.

Our television and film work continued its upward trajectory, securing new contracts and achieving preferred supplier status with a prominent London venue—an encouraging development that reflects our growing reputation in the sector. The health and safety business delivered solid results across the UK and Europe, maintaining consistent demand and client engagement. However, performance in the Middle East was comparatively softer, reflecting regional market dynamics.

Looking ahead to 2025, we remain cautiously optimistic. The Group is well-positioned to capitalise on emerging opportunities across all divisions, supported by a resilient operational model and a strong commitment to service excellence.

Approved and authorised by the Board on 18 September 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
 

.........................................
Mr John Paul Grecian
Director

 

Gallowglass Group Limited

Directors' Report for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

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

Directors of the group

The directors who held office during the year were as follows:

Mr John Paul Grecian

Ms Christine Ann Parry Jones

Mr Philip Alan Thomas Harwood - Director (ceased 4 December 2024)

Approved and authorised by the Board on 18 September 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
 

.........................................
Mr John Paul Grecian
Director

 

Gallowglass Group Limited

Statement of Directors' Responsibilities

Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the group and the company and of the profit or loss of the group for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:

select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;

make judgements 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; and

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

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

 

Chartered Accountants' Report to the Board of Directors on the Preparation of the Unaudited Statutory Accounts of
Gallowglass Group Limited
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have prepared for your approval the accounts of Gallowglass Group Limited for the year ended 31 December 2024 as set out on pages from the company's accounting records and from information and explanations you have given us.

As a practising member firm of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), we are subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed at
http://www.icaew.com/regulation.

This report is made solely to the Board of Directors of Gallowglass Group Limited, as a body, in accordance with the terms of our engagement letter. Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the accounts of Gallowglass Group Limited and state those matters that we have agreed to state to the Board of Directors of Gallowglass Group Limited, as a body, in this report in accordance with ICAEW Technical Release 07/16 AAF. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than Gallowglass Group Limited and its Board of Directors as a body for our work or for this report.

It is your duty to ensure that Gallowglass Group Limited has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare statutory accounts that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and loss of Gallowglass Group Limited. You consider that Gallowglass Group Limited is exempt from the statutory audit requirement for the year.

We have not been instructed to carry out an audit or a review of the accounts of Gallowglass Group Limited. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the statutory accounts.

......................................

Franklin, Chartered Accountants
320 Garratt Lane
London
SW18 4EJ

18 September 2025

 

Gallowglass Group Limited

Consolidated Profit and Loss Account for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Note

2024
£

2023
£

Turnover

3

8,260,716

9,103,617

Cost of sales

 

(5,339,272)

(5,901,186)

Gross profit

 

2,921,444

3,202,431

Administrative expenses

 

(2,953,279)

(2,592,272)

Operating (loss)/profit

6

(31,835)

610,159

Other interest receivable and similar income

7

-

38

Interest payable and similar expenses

8

(40,883)

(86,644)

   

(40,883)

(86,606)

(Loss)/profit before tax

 

(72,718)

523,553

Tax on (loss)/profit

11

(62,527)

(81,389)

(Loss)/profit for the financial year

 

(135,245)

442,164

Profit/(loss) attributable to:

 

Owners of the company

 

(135,245)

339,137

Minority interests

 

-

103,027

 

(135,245)

442,164

The group has no recognised gains or losses for the year other than the results above.

 

Gallowglass Group Limited

(Registration number: 08123565)
Consolidated Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2024

Note

2024
£

2023
£

Tangible assets

12

204,935

257,312

Investments

13

89,311

-

Other financial assets

11,098

-

 

305,344

257,312

Current assets

 

Stocks

14

43,451

49,994

Debtors

15

5,532,993

2,535,876

Cash at bank and in hand

 

1,093,875

1,030,797

 

6,670,319

3,616,667

Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

17

(5,095,790)

(1,742,750)

Net current assets

 

1,574,529

1,873,917

Total assets less current liabilities

 

1,879,873

2,131,229

Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

17

(130,000)

(246,111)

Net assets

 

1,749,873

1,885,118

Capital and reserves

 

Called up share capital

19

19,650

19,650

Capital redemption reserve

4,700

4,700

Retained earnings

1,657,149

1,792,394

Equity attributable to owners of the company

 

1,681,499

1,816,744

minority interests

 

68,374

68,374

Shareholders' funds

 

1,749,873

1,885,118

Approved and authorised by the Board on 18 September 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
 

.........................................
Mr John Paul Grecian
Director

 

Gallowglass Group Limited

(Registration number: 08123565)
Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2024

Note

2024
£

2023
£

Fixed assets

 

Investments

13

66,126

66,126

Current assets

 

Debtors

15

1,006,543

1,204,097

Cash at bank and in hand

 

12,371

131,018

 

1,018,914

1,335,115

Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

17

(135,308)

(288,444)

Net current assets

 

883,606

1,046,671

Total assets less current liabilities

 

949,732

1,112,797

Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

17

(130,000)

(246,111)

Net assets

 

819,732

866,686

Capital and reserves

 

Called up share capital

19

19,650

19,650

Capital redemption reserve

700

700

Retained earnings

799,382

846,336

Shareholders' funds

 

819,732

866,686

The company made a loss after tax for the financial year of £46,954 (2023 - profit of £143,872).

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

For the financial year ending 31 December 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 479A of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small groups.

Directors' responsibilities:

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476; and

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and FRS 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard Applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland’.

Approved and authorised by the Board on 18 September 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
 

 

Gallowglass Group Limited

(Registration number: 08123565)
Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2024

.........................................
Mr John Paul Grecian
Director

 

Gallowglass Group Limited

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
Equity attributable to the parent company

Share capital
£

Capital redemption reserve
£

Retained earnings
£

Total
£

At 1 January 2024

19,650

4,700

1,792,394

1,816,744

Loss for the year

-

-

(135,245)

(135,245)

At 31 December 2024

19,650

4,700

1,657,149

1,681,499

Non-controlling interests - Equity
£

Total equity
£

At 1 January 2024

68,374

1,885,118

Loss for the year

-

(135,245)

At 31 December 2024

68,374

1,749,873

 

Gallowglass Group Limited

Statement of Changes in Equity for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Share capital
£

Capital redemption reserve
£

Retained earnings
£

Total
£

At 1 January 2024

19,650

700

846,336

866,686

Loss for the year

-

-

(46,954)

(46,954)

At 31 December 2024

19,650

700

799,382

819,732

Share capital
£

Capital redemption reserve
£

Retained earnings
£

Total
£

At 1 January 2023

19,650

700

702,464

722,814

Profit for the year

-

-

143,872

143,872

At 31 December 2023

19,650

700

846,336

866,686

 

Gallowglass Group Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

1

General information

The company is a private company limited by share capital, incorporated in England & Wales.

The address of its registered office is:
SW19 Studios
62 Weir Road
London
SW19 8UG

These financial statements were authorised for issue by the Board on 18 September 2025.

2

Accounting policies

Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

Statement of compliance

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 Section 1A smaller entities - 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006 (as applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime).

Basis of preparation

These financial statements have been prepared using the historical cost convention except that as disclosed in the accounting policies certain items are shown at fair value.

The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires Group management to exercise judgment in applying the Group's accounting policies.

The Group's functional and presentational currency is GBP

Summary of disclosure exemptions

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own income statement in these financial statements..

 

Gallowglass Group Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements consolidate the financial statements of the company and its subsidiary undertakings drawn up to 31 December 2024.

A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the company. Control is achieved where the company has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

The results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the Profit and Loss Account from the effective date of acquisition or up to the effective date of disposal, as appropriate. Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies into line with those used by the group.

The purchase method of accounting is used to account for business combinations that result in the acquisition of subsidiaries by the group. The cost of a business combination is measured as the fair value of the assets given, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed at the date of exchange, plus costs directly attributable to the business combination. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date. Any excess of the cost of the business combination over the acquirer’s interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities recognised is recorded as goodwill.

Inter-company transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between the company and its subsidiaries, which are related parties, are eliminated in full.

Intra-group losses are also eliminated but may indicate an impairment that requires recognition in the consolidated financial statements.

Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the group. Non-controlling interests in the net assets of consolidated subsidiaries are identified separately from the group’s equity therein. Non-controlling interests consist of the amount of those interests at the date of the original business combination and the non-controlling shareholder’s share of changes in equity since the date of the combination.

Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

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

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

 

Gallowglass Group Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Revenue recognition

Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services
provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.

When cash inflows are deferred and represent a financing arrangement, the fair value of the consideration is the present value of the future receipts. The difference between the fair value of the consideration and the nominal account received is recognised as interest income.

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 costs. Where the outcome cannot be estimated reliably, revenue is recognised only to the extent of the expenses recognised that are recoverable.

Government grants

Grants are accounted under the accruals model as permitted by FRS 102. Grants of a revenue nature are recognised in the Consolidated statement of comprehensive income in the same period as the related expenditure.

Foreign currency 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. Nonmonetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.

Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.

Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are presented in the Consolidated statement of comprehensive income within 'finance income or costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in profit or loss within 'other operating income'.

On consolidation, the results of overseas operations are translated into Sterling at rates approximating to those ruling when the transactions took place. All assets and liabilities of overseas operations are translated at the rate ruling at the reporting date. Exchange differences arising on translating the opening net assets at opening rate and the results of overseas operations at actual rate are recognised in other comprehensive income.

Tax

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or
substantively enacted by the reporting date in the countries where the Company and the Group operate and generate income.

 

Gallowglass Group Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the Statement of financial position date, except that:
• The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits;
• Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met; and
• Where they relate to timing differences in respect of interests in subsidiaries, associates, branches and joint ventures and the Group can control the reversal of the timing differences and such reversal is not considered probable in the foreseeable future.

Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.

Tangible assets

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

At each reporting date the company assesses whether there is any indication of impairment. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined which is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. An impairment loss is recognised where the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount

Depreciation

Depreciation is charged so as to write off the cost of assets, other than land and properties under construction over their estimated useful lives, as follows:

Asset class

Depreciation method and rate

Plant & machinery

5-10 years straight line

Motor vehicles

25% reducing balance

Fixtures and fittings

5 years straight line

Computer equipment

3-5 years straight line

The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.

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 statement of comprehensive income for the period. Where market value cannot be reliably determined, such investments are stated at historic cost less impairment

 

Gallowglass Group Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

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.

Trade debtors

Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.

Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the group will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.

The cost of finished goods and work in progress comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. At each reporting date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stocks are impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell; the impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

Trade creditors

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if the group does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities.

Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Borrowings

Interest-bearing borrowings are initially recorded at fair value, net of transaction costs. Interest-bearing borrowings are subsequently carried at amortised cost, with the difference between the proceeds, net of transaction costs, and the amount due on redemption being recognised as a charge to the profit and loss account over the period of the relevant borrowing.

Interest expense is recognised on the basis of the effective interest method and is included in interest payable and similar charges.

Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting date.

 

Gallowglass Group Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Provisions

Provisions are made where an event has taken place that gives the Group a legal or constructive obligation that probably requires settlement by a transfer of economic benefit, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

Provisions are charged as an expense to profit or loss in the year that the Group becomes aware of the obligation, and are measured at the best estimate at the Statement of financial position date of the expenditure required to settle the obligation, taking into account relevant risks and uncertainties.

When payments are eventually made, they are charged to the provision carried in the Statement of financial position.

Leases

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the lease term.

Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.

Share capital

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Equity instruments are measured at the fair value of the cash or other resources received or receivable, net of the direct costs of issuing the equity instruments. If payment is deferred and the time value of money is material, the initial measurement is on a present value basis.

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.

Defined contribution pension obligation

The Company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension
plan under which the Company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Company has no further payment obligations.

The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Statement of Financial Position. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

 

Gallowglass Group Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Financial instruments

Classification
The Company has chosen to adopt sections 11 and 12 of FRS 102 in respect of financial instruments.

 Recognition and measurement
Financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction price, 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.

Such assets are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

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.

 Impairment
Financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction price, 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.

Such assets are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

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.

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Turnover

The analysis of the group's turnover for the year from continuing operations is as follows:

2024
£

2023
£

Sale of goods

8,255,701

9,098,601

Other revenue

5,015

5,016

8,260,716

9,103,617

4

Other operating income

The analysis of the group's other operating income for the year is as follows:

 

Gallowglass Group Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

2024
£

2023
£

5

Other gains and losses

The analysis of the group's other gains and losses for the year is as follows:

2024
£

2023
£

Gain on disposal of tangible assets

-

275

6

Operating (loss)/profit

Arrived at after charging/(crediting)

2024
£

2023
£

Depreciation expense

95,485

60,728

Profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment

-

(275)

7

Other interest receivable and similar income

2024
£

2023
£

Other finance income

-

38

8

Interest payable and similar expenses

2024
£

2023
£

Interest on bank overdrafts and borrowings

29,445

30,812

Interest expense on other finance liabilities

405

15,880

Foreign exchange gains

11,033

39,952

40,883

86,644

9

Staff costs

The aggregate payroll costs (including directors' remuneration) were as follows:

2024
£

2023
£

Wages and salaries

1,758,933

2,583,036

Social security costs

131,501

118,682

Other short-term employee benefits

26,502

36,722

Pension costs, defined contribution scheme

38,672

37,630

Other employee expense

5,301

83,237

1,960,909

2,859,307

 

Gallowglass Group Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

The average number of persons employed by the company (including directors) during the year, was 0 (2023 - 0).

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Directors' remuneration

The directors' remuneration for the year was as follows:

2024
£

2023
£

Remuneration

3,640

12,664

11

Taxation

Tax charged/(credited) in the consolidated profit and loss account

2024
£

2023
£

Current taxation

UK corporation tax

62,527

81,389

12

Tangible assets

Group

Furniture, fittings and equipment
 £

Motor vehicles
 £

Total
£

Cost or valuation

At 1 January 2024

419,023

81,774

500,797

Additions

43,107

-

43,107

At 31 December 2024

462,130

81,774

543,904

Depreciation

At 1 January 2024

191,225

52,260

243,485

Charge for the year

71,520

23,964

95,484

At 31 December 2024

262,745

76,224

338,969

Carrying amount

At 31 December 2024

199,385

5,550

204,935

At 31 December 2023

227,798

29,514

257,312

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Investments

Company

 

Gallowglass Group Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

2024
£

2023
£

Investments in subsidiaries

66,126

66,126

Subsidiaries

£

Cost or valuation

At 1 January 2024

66,126

Provision

Carrying amount

At 31 December 2024

66,126

At 31 December 2023

66,126

Details of undertakings

Details of the investments (including principal place of business of unincorporated entities) in which the company holds 20% or more of the nominal value of any class of share capital are as follows:

Undertaking

Registered office

Holding

Proportion of voting rights and shares held

2024

2023

Subsidiary undertakings

Gallowglass Crewing Limited

Sw19 Studios 62 Weir Road, London, England, SW19 8UG

Ordinary

100%

100%

Gallowglass Limited **

Sw19 Studios 62 Weir Road, London, England, SW19 8UG

Ordinary

100%

100%

Gallowglass Consulting LLP

Sw19 Studios 62 Weir Road, London, England, SW19 8UG

LLP

100%

100%

Gallowglass Health & Safety LLP *

Sw19 Studios 62 Weir Road, London, England, SW19 8UG

LLP

70%

70%

Gallowglass Training Limited *

Unit D2 Sundance Court, Kansas Avenue, Salford, Manchester, M50 2GL

Ordinary

90%

90%

Gallowglass SRL **

Ordinary

96%

96%

Gallowglass Middle East LLC

Ordinary

49%

49%

Gallowglass Group Pty Limited

Ordinary

100%

100%

* these are subsidiaries of Gallowglass Consulting LLP
** these are subsidiaries of Gallowglass Crewing Limited

 

Gallowglass Group Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

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Stocks

 

Group

Company

2024
£

2023
£

2024
£

2023
£

Other inventories

43,451

49,994

-

-

Group

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Debtors

   

Group

Company

Current

Note

2024
£

2023
£

2024
£

2023
£

Trade debtors

 

639,840

1,896,133

-

-

Amounts owed by related parties

21

4,259,499

(1)

547,323

744,669

Other debtors

 

412,897

375,421

360,982

360,982

Prepayments

 

117,555

164,358

392

365

Deferred tax assets

11

4,591

4,826

4,591

4,826

Income tax asset

11

98,611

95,139

93,255

93,255

   

5,532,993

2,535,876

1,006,543

1,204,097

16

Cash and cash equivalents

 

Group

Company

2024
£

2023
£

2024
£

2023
£

Cash at bank

1,093,875

1,030,797

12,371

131,018

17

Creditors

   

Group

Company

Note

2024
£

2023
£

2024
£

2023
£

Due within one year

 

Loans and borrowings

20

120,000

193,333

120,000

193,333

Trade creditors

 

(114,103)

179,912

(12,490)

7,738

Amounts due to related parties

21

4,261,759

-

-

-

Social security and other taxes

 

428,725

471,051

24,292

86,953

Other payables

 

399,409

422,491

3,506

420

Deferred income

 

-

475,963

-

-

 

5,095,790

1,742,750

135,308

288,444

Due after one year

 

Loans and borrowings

20

130,000

246,111

130,000

246,111

 

Gallowglass Group Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

In November 2018 Gallowglass Limited entered into an agreement with Lloyds Bank Commercial Finance Limited. The invoice financing facility is secured by a first legal charge over certain freehold and leasehold properties owned by Gallowglass Limited, together with fixed and floating charges over the trade and assets of the company.

18

Pension and other schemes

Defined contribution pension scheme

The group operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The pension cost charge for the year represents contributions payable by the group to the scheme and amounted to £38,672 (2023 - £37,630).

19

Share capital

Allotted, called up and fully paid shares

2024

2023

No.

£

No.

£

Ordinary B shares of £1 each

13,650

13,650

13,650

13,650

Founder shares of £1 each

6,000

6,000

6,000

6,000

19,650

19,650

19,650

19,650

20

Loans and borrowings

Non-current loans and borrowings

 

Group

Company

2024
£

2023
£

2024
£

2023
£

Bank borrowings

130,000

246,111

130,000

246,111

Current loans and borrowings

 

Group

Company

2024
£

2023
£

2024
£

2023
£

Bank borrowings

120,000

193,333

120,000

193,333

 

Gallowglass Group Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

21

Related party transactions

Group

The Group has taken advantage of the exemption to disclose related party transactions with entities that are wholly owned within the group.

Included within debtors is an amount of £296,582 (2023: £288,555) owed by J P Grecian, a director of the Group.

22

Parent and ultimate parent undertaking

The ultimate controlling party is J P Grecian, a director, by virtue of his majority shareholding..