Company registration number 13575293 (England and Wales)
AR5 GROUP LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
AR5 GROUP LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 7
AR5 GROUP LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
- 1 -
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
3
1,158,854
1,236,459
Tangible assets
4
1,414,322
1,625,812
2,573,176
2,862,271
Current assets
Stocks
53,344
77,264
Debtors
5
128,072
24,895
Cash at bank and in hand
761,359
718,037
942,775
820,196
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(1,734,056)
(1,400,506)
Net current liabilities
(791,281)
(580,310)
Total assets less current liabilities
1,781,895
2,281,961
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
7
(1,801,545)
(2,253,687)
Net (liabilities)/assets
(19,650)
28,274
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
8
100
100
Profit and loss reserves
(19,750)
28,174
Total equity
(19,650)
28,274
AR5 GROUP LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
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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 director acknowledges his 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 director of the company has elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true

The financial statements were approved and signed by the director and authorised for issue on 26 September 2025
Dr A Rafiq
Director
Company registration number 13575293 (England and Wales)
AR5 GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

AR5 Group Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Unit 20 Trident Park, Trident Way, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 3NU.

1.1
Basis of preparation

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 £.

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

1.2
Going concern

The company finances its operation by means of bank loan facility. The director is not aware of any reason why such facility will not be maintained at its current level. As a result the director has continued to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

1.3
Turnover

Revenue comprises sales of goods or services provided to customers net of value added tax and other sales taxes, less an appropriate deduction for actual and expected returns and discounts. Revenue is recognised when performance obligations are satisfied and the control of goods or services is transferred to the buyer. Where the performance obligation is satisfied over time, revenue is recognised in accordance with its progress towards complete satisfaction of that performance obligation.

1.4
Intangible fixed assets - goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquisition of unincorporated businesses over the fair value of net assets acquired. It is initially recognised as an asset at cost and is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is considered to have a finite useful life and is amortised on a systematic basis over its expected life, which is 20 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.

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:

Franchise fees
20 years
Franchise rights
20 years
Investments
n/a
AR5 GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 4 -
1.6
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets 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:

Plant and equipment
7 years
Fixtures and fittings
7 years
Equipment
4 years
Other tangible asset
7 years

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
Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.

 

Stocks held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured at the lower of cost and replacement cost, adjusted where applicable for any loss of service potential.

1.8
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.

1.9
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 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 debtors 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.

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.

AR5 GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, 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 payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

1.10
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.

2
Employees

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

2024
2023
Number
Number
Total
492
340
3
Intangible fixed assets
Goodwill
Franchise fees
Franchise rights
Investments
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
955,991
45,750
327,250
2,500
1,331,491
Additions
-
0
-
0
-
0
1,250
1,250
At 31 December 2024
955,991
45,750
327,250
3,750
1,332,741
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
82,321
6,166
6,545
-
0
95,032
Amortisation charged for the year
47,800
4,875
26,180
-
0
78,855
At 31 December 2024
130,121
11,041
32,725
-
0
173,887
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
825,870
34,709
294,525
3,750
1,158,854
At 31 December 2023
873,670
39,584
320,705
2,500
1,236,459
AR5 GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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4
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Equipment
Other tangible asset
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
1,733,515
168,444
38,326
58,000
1,998,285
Additions
81,269
1,432
3,084
3,591
89,376
At 31 December 2024
1,814,784
169,876
41,410
61,591
2,087,661
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
331,095
22,741
4,364
14,273
372,473
Depreciation charged in the year
258,196
24,224
10,158
8,288
300,866
At 31 December 2024
589,291
46,965
14,522
22,561
673,339
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
1,225,493
122,911
26,888
39,030
1,414,322
At 31 December 2023
1,402,420
145,703
33,962
43,727
1,625,812
5
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
83,353
-
0
Prepayments and accrued income
44,719
24,895
128,072
24,895
6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Bank loans
362,141
362,141
Trade creditors
718,471
303,348
Taxation and social security
351,438
347,290
Accruals and deferred income
302,006
387,727
1,734,056
1,400,506
AR5 GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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7
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2024
2023
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
1,357,145
1,719,287
Other borrowings
444,400
534,400
1,801,545
2,253,687

Other borrowings comprise amounts owed to director.

8
Called up share capital
2024
2023
2024
2023
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
100
100
100
100
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