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Registered number: NI678466
Hillsborough Financial Management Ltd
Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 December 2024
Hillsborough Financial Management Ltd
Contents
Contents
Page
Balance Sheet 1—2
Notes to the Financial Statements 3—8
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Hillsborough Financial Management Ltd
Balance Sheet
As At 31 December 2024
Balance Sheet
Registered number: NI678466
2024 2023
Notes £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Intangible Assets 4 991,277 1,116,932
Tangible Assets 5 2,462 2,188
993,739 1,119,120
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 6 34,275 20,904
Cash at bank and in hand 12,022 5,622
46,297 26,526
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 7 (146,963 ) (138,588 )
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) (100,666 ) (112,062 )
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 893,073 1,007,058
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year 8 (883,203 ) (989,378 )
PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES
Deferred Taxation 9 (616 ) (547 )
NET ASSETS 9,254 17,133
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Called up share capital 11 2 2
Profit and Loss Account 9,252 17,131
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 9,254 17,133
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Hillsborough Financial Management Ltd
Balance Sheet (continued)
As At 31 December 2024
For the 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.
The member has not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The director acknowledges her responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The company has taken advantage of section 444(1) of the Companies Act 2006 and opted not to deliver to the registrar a copy of the company's Profit and Loss Account.
On behalf of the board
Mrs Barbara Copeland
Director
26/09/2025
The notes on pages 3 to 8 form part of these financial statements.
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Hillsborough Financial Management Ltd
Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 December 2024
Notes to the Financial Statements
1. General Information
Hillsborough Financial Management Ltd is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in Northern Ireland, registered number NI678466 . The registered office is 44 Bachelors Walk, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT28 1XN.
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 preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgement in applying the Company's policies (see note 2.3).
The following principal accounting policies have been applied:
2. Accounting Policies
2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 section 1A Small Entities "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006.
2.2. Going Concern Disclosure
The director has not identified any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern.
2.3. Significant judgements and estimations
In the application of the company's accounting policies, the director is 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 considered 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 period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
2.4. Turnover
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover is reduced for estimated customer returns, rebates and other similar allowances.
Rendering of services
Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs. Turnover is only recognised to the extent of recoverable expenses when the outcome of a contract cannot be estimated reliably.
2.5. Intangible Fixed Assets and Amortisation - Goodwill
Goodwill is the difference between amounts paid on the acquisition of a business and the fair value of the separable net assets. It is amortised to the profit and loss account over its estimated economic life of 10 years.
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Hillsborough Financial Management Ltd
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 December 2024
2.6. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
Office Equipment 15% Reducing balance
Fixtures & Fittings 15% Reducing balance
2.7. Leasing and Hire Purchase Contracts
Assets obtained under finance leases are capitalised as tangible fixed assets. Assets acquired under finance leases are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and their useful lives. Assets acquired under hire purchase contracts are depreciated over their useful lives. Finance leases are those where substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership are assumed by the company. Obligations under such agreements are included in the creditors net of the finance charge allocated to future periods. The finance element of the rental payment is charged to the profit and loss account so as to produce a constant periodic rate of charge on the net obligation outstanding in each period.
Rentals applicable to operating leases where substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership remain with the lessor are charged to the profit and loss account as incurred.
2.8. 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 I 02 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.
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 impairment loss will be the difference between the current carrying amount and the present value of the future cashflows at the asset(s) original ieffective 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 haad the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the profit and loss.
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Hillsborough Financial Management Ltd
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 December 2024
2.8. Financial Instruments - continued
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilities, 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 on year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, tbey are presented as non-current liabilities. 
Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cashflow 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 rewardds are retained after the transfer of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the Company will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Company's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
2.9. Taxation
Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from profit as reported in the statement of comprehensive income because of items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and items that are never taxable or deductible. The company's liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.
Deferred tax is recognised on timing differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable timing differences. Deferred tax assets are generally recognised for all deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which those deductible timing differences can be utilised. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in which the liability is settled or the asset realised, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. Deferred tax liabilities are presented within provisions for liabilities and deferred tax assets within debtors. The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and assets reflect the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the Company expects, at the end of the reporting period, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities.
Current and deferred tax are recognised in profit or loss for the year, except when they relate to items that are recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case current and deferred tax are recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.
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Hillsborough Financial Management Ltd
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 December 2024
2.10. Pensions
The company operates a defined pension contribution scheme for its employees. A defined contribution scheme 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 contribuitions are recognised as an expense in profit and loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liaibility in the balance sheet. The assets of the scheme are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.
2.11. 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 acquistion and that are readily convertible to known amouunts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.
2.12. Dividends
Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an Annual General Meeting.
2.13. Registrar Filing Requirements
The company has taken advantage of Companies Act 2006 section 444(1) and opted not to file the profit and loss account, directors report, and notes to the financial statements relating to the profit and loss account.
3. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees, including directors, during the year was: 6 (2023: 7)
6 7
4. Intangible Assets
Goodwill
£
Cost
As at 1 January 2024 1,364,341
As at 31 December 2024 1,364,341
Amortisation
As at 1 January 2024 247,409
Provided during the period 125,655
As at 31 December 2024 373,064
Net Book Value
As at 31 December 2024 991,277
As at 1 January 2024 1,116,932
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Hillsborough Financial Management Ltd
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 December 2024
5. Tangible Assets
Office Equipment Fixtures & Fittings Total
£ £ £
Cost
As at 1 January 2024 2,045 924 2,969
Additions 368 341 709
As at 31 December 2024 2,413 1,265 3,678
Depreciation
As at 1 January 2024 568 213 781
Provided during the period 277 158 435
As at 31 December 2024 845 371 1,216
Net Book Value
As at 31 December 2024 1,568 894 2,462
As at 1 January 2024 1,477 711 2,188
6. Debtors
2024 2023
£ £
Due within one year
Trade debtors 34,275 20,904
7. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
2024 2023
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts 75,638 83,956
Other creditors 6,564 5,460
Taxation and social security 64,761 49,172
146,963 138,588
8. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year
2024 2023
£ £
Bank loans 418,936 490,993
Other creditors 464,267 498,385
883,203 989,378
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Hillsborough Financial Management Ltd
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 December 2024
9. Deferred Taxation
The provision for deferred tax is made up as follows:
2024 2023
£ £
Other timing differences 616 547
10. Provisions for Liabilities
Deferred Tax Total
£ £
As at 1 January 2024 547 547
Additions 69 69
Balance at 31 December 2024 616 616
11. Share Capital
2024 2023
£ £
Allotted, Called up and fully paid 2 2
12. Dividends
2024 2023
£ £
On equity shares:
Final dividend paid 1,000 4,880
13. Related Party Transactions
Mrs Barbara Copeland has been identified as a related party under the definition of a related party as set out in FRS 102 section 33.2.
Included within creditors due after more than one year is a balance due to Mrs Barbara Copeland of £464,267 (2023: £498,385). The movement in the balance during the year was £34,118 (2023: £89,465). These movements consist of amounts due to the director that have been credited to her and offset by amounts withdrawn from the company by her.
14. Ultimate Controlling Party
The company's ultimate controlling party is Mrs Barbara Copeland by virtue of her ownership of 100% of the issued share capital in the company.
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