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Bryn Thomas Holdings Limited
Strategic Report, Directors' Report and
Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 December 2024
Stubbs Parkin
55 Hoghton Street
Southport
Merseyside
PR9 0PG
Contents
Page
Strategic Report 1—2
Directors' Report 3—4
Independent Auditor's Report 5—7
Consolidated Statement of Income and Retained Earnings 8
Consolidated Balance Sheet 9—10
Company Balance Sheet 11—12
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 13
Notes to the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 14
Company Statement of Cash Flows 15
Notes to the Company Statement of Cash Flows 16
Notes to the Financial Statements 17—30
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Strategic Report
The directors present their strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Principal Activity
The group's principal activity continues to be that of the rental of cranes and equipment.
The Group provides crane hire and associated transport services to customers across the construction and infrastructure sectors. It generates value by combining a modern, well-maintained fleet with experienced operators and support staff, ensuring safe and reliable delivery of lifting solutions. The business model is underpinned by continued investment in new equipment, effective use of funding facilities, and the retention of a skilled workforce to meet customer demand.
Review of the Business
Group turnover during the year was broadly consistent with the prior year. Costs also remained stable overall, although hire purchase charges and depreciation increased as a result of the continuing investment programme in new equipment. These investments are essential to ensure the fleet remains modern, efficient, and reliable, positioning the Group to deliver high standards of service in a competitive market.
At the trading subsidiary level, turnover was slightly higher than in the previous year. Gross profit improved, supported by a more favourable mix of work. Administrative expenses reduced significantly following the implementation of efficiency measures, resulting in a strong uplift in profitability year on year.
Key Performance Indicators
The directors monitor both financial and non-financial indicators. Financial measures include turnover, gross profit and profit before tax. Staff turnover is tracked as a non-financial KPI and was stable during the year, supported by investment in training and retention.
The group's key financial and other performance indicators during the year were as follows:
Financial KPI's
Unit
2024
2023
Turnover
£
18,806,590
17,697,617
Turnover growth
%
6
1
Gross profit margin
%
44
37
Profit pre tax
£
2.299,624
1,151,706
At the end of the year, net assets totalled £7,013,065, (2023- £5,650,453).
Principal Risks and Uncertainties
The Group faces a number of risks in the normal course of business:
  • Financing risk: Exposure to interest rate movements on asset finance facilities could affect profitability. The Group mitigates this by preparing regular cash flow forecasts and maintaining relationships with a number of funding providers.
  • Operational risk: The Group is reliant on the reliability and availability of its fleet. This is mitigated by scheduled maintenance programmes and continued fleet renewal.
  • Workforce risk: Recruiting and retaining skilled operators remains a challenge within the sector. Training programmes and employee engagement help the Group to attract and retain staff.
  • Market competition: Competitive pressures in the crane hire sector can put margins under strain. The Group mitigates this by focusing on service quality, customer relationships, and maintaining a strong reputation for reliability.
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Future Developments
The Group intends to continue its investment programme throughout 2025, with a particular focus on renewing machinery. This strategy will help reduce the average age of the fleet, improve operational efficiency, and ensure that the Group remains well placed to meet customer requirements with high-quality, dependable equipment.
On behalf of the board
Mr J B Thomas
Director
29th September 2025
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Directors' Report
The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Dividends
The value of dividends paid amounted to £532,990 .
Financial Instruments
Price risk, credit risk, liquidity risk and cash flow risk
The business' principal financial instruments comprise bank balances, trade debtors, trade creditors and loans to the business. The main purpose of these instruments is to finance the business' operations. 
In respect of bank balances, the liquidity risk is managed by maintaining a balance between the continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of overdrafts at floating rates of interest. The business makes use of money market facilities were funds are available.
Trade debtors are managed in respect of credit and cash flow risk by policies concerning the credit offered to customers and the regular monitoring of amounts outstanding for both time and credit limits. The amounts presented in the balance sheet are net of allowances for doubtful debtors.
Trade creditors' liquidity risk is managed by ensuring sufficient funds are available to meet amounts due.
Loans comprise loans from banks. The business manages the liquidity risk by ensuring that there are sufficient funds to meet the payments.
Going concern
The directors have reviewed the latest management information, performance indicators and documentation of board deliberations, where appropriate, and they are satisfied that the Group remains a Going Concern.
Directors
The directors who held office during the year were as follows:
Mr B Thomas
Mr D E Thomas Appointed 12/02/2024
Mr J B Thomas
Mr D E Thomas Appointed 12/02/2024
Mr C Woods Resigned 28/03/2024
Matters covered in the Strategic Report
Disclosures required under s416(4) of the Companies Act 2006 are commented upon in the Strategic Report as the directors consider them to be of strategic importance to the business.
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Statement of Directors' Responsibilities
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 United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards, comprising FRS102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland', 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 company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing the financial statements the directors are required to:
  • select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
  • make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
  • state whether applicable United Kingdom Accounting Standards, comprising FRS102, have been followed subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
  • 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 enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They 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.
The directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Statement of Disclosure of Information to Auditors
In the case of each director in office at the date the Directors' Report is approved: 
  • so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company and group's auditors are unaware; and
  • they have taken all the steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the company and group's auditors are aware of that information.
On behalf of the board
Mr J B Thomas
Director
29th September 2025
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Independent Auditor's Report
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Bryn Thomas Holdings Limited (the "parent company") and its subsidiaries (the "group") for the year ended 31 December 2024 which comprise the Consolidated Statement of Income and Retained Earnings, Consolidated Balance Sheet, Company Balance Sheet, Consolidated Cash Flow Statement, Company Cash Flow Statement and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland".
In our opinion the financial statements:
  • give a true and fair view of the state of the group's and of the parent company's affairs as at 31 December 2024 and of the group's profit/(loss) 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 Auditor's 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 UK, including the FRC'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 group and parent company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least 12 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.
Other Information
The other information comprises the information included in the annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our 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. In connection with our audit of the financial statements, 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 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.
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Opinions 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 Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
  • the Strategic Report and 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 or 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—4, 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 group'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 group or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
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Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. The primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of fraud rests with management and those charged with governance. Our audit procedures are designed to detect material misstatements in the financial statements, whether arising from fraud or error. Owing to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk that material misstatements may not be detected, even though the audit is properly planned and performed in accordance with ISAs (UK). The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one arising from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment, collusion, forgery, intentional misrepresentation, or management override of controls.
In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we:
  • Obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the group and considered those laws and regulations that have a direct effect on the preparation of the financial statements.
  • Made enquiries of management and those charged with governance, reviewed minutes of board meetings, and examined legal and professional correspondence to identify instances of non-compliance.
  • Evaluated the appropriateness of management’s significant accounting estimates and judgements, and assessed whether they indicated possible bias.
  • Tested the appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustments, and considered unusual or unexpected transactions.
  • Incorporated an element of unpredictability in the nature, timing, and extent of our audit procedures.
  • Reviewed legal expense accounts and other areas that might indicate potential non-compliance, and considered the adequacy of related disclosures.
  • We also considered whether the financial statements, taken as a whole, adequately reflect the underlying transactions and events in a manner consistent with applicable accounting standards and legal requirements.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.
Use Of Our Report
This report is made solely to the group's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the group's members those matters that we are required to state to them in an auditor's 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 group and the group's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Mrs K E Thompson FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of Stubbs Parkin Limited, 55 Hoghton Street, Southport, PR9 0PG , Statutory Auditor
29th September 2025
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Consolidated Statement of Income and Retained Earnings
2024 2023
Notes £ £
TURNOVER 3 18,806,590 17,697,617
Cost of sales (10,573,634 ) (11,075,243 )
GROSS PROFIT 8,232,956 6,622,374
Administrative expenses (4,582,094 ) (4,495,188 )
Other operating income 30,000 30,000
OPERATING PROFIT 5 3,680,862 2,157,186
(Loss)/profit on disposal of fixed assets (57,397 ) 58,876
Other interest receivable and similar income 10 718 -
Interest payable and similar charges 11 (1,324,559 ) (1,064,356 )
PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION 2,299,624 1,151,706
Tax on Profit 12 (404,022 ) (235,291 )
PROFIT AFTER TAXATION BEING PROFIT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE OWNERS OF THE PARENT 1,895,602 916,415
RETAINED EARNINGS
As at 1 January 2024 5,650,153 5,277,166
Dividends paid (532,990) (543,428)
As at 31 December 2024 7,012,765 5,650,153
The notes on pages 14 to 29 form part of these financial statements.
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Consolidated Balance Sheet
Registered number: 05298716
2024 2023
Notes £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Intangible Assets 13 1 1
Tangible Assets 14 20,706,649 18,128,961
20,706,650 18,128,962
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks 16 38,081 36,757
Debtors 17 5,219,875 4,578,827
Cash at bank and in hand 736,211 658,086
5,994,167 5,273,670
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 18 (6,467,858 ) (6,082,778 )
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) (473,691 ) (809,108 )
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 20,232,959 17,319,854
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year 19 (10,959,928 ) (9,748,951 )
PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES
Deferred Taxation 22 (2,259,966 ) (1,920,450 )
NET ASSETS 7,013,065 5,650,453
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Called up share capital 23 300 300
Profit and Loss Account 7,012,765 5,650,153
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 7,013,065 5,650,453
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On behalf of the board
Mr J B Thomas
Director
29th September 2025
The notes on pages 14 to 29 form part of these financial statements.
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Company Balance Sheet
Registered number: 05298716
2024 2023
Notes £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets 14 20,467,630 17,898,274
Investments 15 3 3
20,467,633 17,898,277
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 17 3,299,971 1,738,842
Cash at bank and in hand 108,728 290,428
3,408,699 2,029,270
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 18 (4,433,071 ) (3,374,551 )
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) (1,024,372 ) (1,345,281 )
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 19,443,261 16,552,996
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year 19 (10,918,262 ) (9,657,285 )
PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES
Deferred Taxation 22 (2,259,966 ) (1,920,450 )
NET ASSETS 6,265,033 4,975,261
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Called up share capital 23 300 300
Profit and Loss Account 6,264,733 4,974,961
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 6,265,033 4,975,261
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In accordance with section 408(3) of the Companies Act 2006, the company has not presented its own profit and loss account and the related notes. The company's profit for the year was £ 1,822,762 (2023: £ 850,405 profit).
On behalf of the board
Mr J B Thomas
Director
29th September 2025
The notes on pages 14 to 29 form part of these financial statements.
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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
2024 2023
Notes £ £
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash generated from operations 1 5,058,737 5,123,885
Interest paid (1,324,559 ) (1,064,356 )
Tax (paid)/refunded (126,807 ) 153,707
Net cash generated from operating activities 3,607,371 4,213,236
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible assets (6,312,381 ) (3,953,165 )
Proceeds from disposal of tangible assets 1,671,821 458,925
Interest received 718 -
Net cash used in investing activities (4,639,842 ) (3,494,240 )
Cash flows from financing activities
Equity dividends paid (532,990 ) (543,428 )
Repayment of bank borrowings (107,241 ) (103,256 )
Proceeds from new other loans 399,749 -
Repayment of other loans - (492,205)
Repayment of finance leases 1,721,355 875,100
Amount withdrawn by directors (372,834) (244,256)
Net cash generated from/(used in) financing activities 1,108,039 (508,045 )
Increase in cash and cash equivalents 75,568 210,951
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 2 658,086 447,135
Foreign exchange gains on cash and cash equivalents 2,557 -
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 2 736,211 658,086
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Notes to the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
1. Reconciliation of profit for the financial year to cash generated from operations
2024 2023
£ £
Profit for the financial year 1,895,602 916,415
Adjustments for:
Tax on profit 404,022 235,291
Interest expense 1,324,559 1,064,356
Interest income (718 ) -
Depreciation of tangible assets 2,005,475 1,702,457
Loss/(profit) on disposal of tangible assets 57,397 (58,876)
Foreign exchange (gains)/losses (2,557) 1
Movements in working capital:
(Increase)/decrease in stocks (1,324 ) 15,902
(Increase)/decrease in trade and other debtors (271,170 ) 1,162,598
(Decrease)/increase in trade and other creditors (352,549 ) 85,741
Net cash generated from operations 5,058,737 5,123,885
2. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, as stated in the Statement of Cash Flows, relates to the following items in the Balance Sheet:
2024 2023
£ £
Cash at bank and in hand 736,211 658,086
3. Analysis of changes in net debt
As at 1 January 2024 Cash flows As at 31 December 2024
£ £ £
Cash at bank and in hand 658,086 78,125 736,211
Finance leases (12,042,775) (1,721,355) (13,764,130)
Debts falling due within one year (1,811,189 ) (403,601) (2,214,790 )
Debts falling due after more than one year (282,793) 111,093 (171,700)
(13,478,671) (1,935,738) (15,414,409)
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Company Statement of Cash Flows
2024 2023
Notes £ £
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash generated from operations 1 2,599,201 3,163,050
Interest paid (996,770 ) (754,492 )
Tax refunded 55,404 153,707
Net cash generated from operating activities 1,657,835 2,562,265
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible assets (6,272,921 ) (3,794,527 )
Proceeds from disposal of tangible assets 1,671,821 458,925
Interest received 718 -
Dividends received 2,000,000 900,000
Net cash used in investing activities (2,600,382 ) (2,435,602 )
Cash flows from financing activities
Equity dividends paid (532,990 ) (543,428 )
Repayment of bank borrowings (57,241 ) (53,255 )
Repayment of finance leases 1,721,355 875,100
Amount withdrawn by directors (372,834) (254,308)
Net cash generated from financing activities 758,290 24,109
(Decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents (184,257 ) 150,772
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 2 290,428 139,656
Foreign exchange gains on cash and cash equivalents 2,557 -
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 2 108,728 290,428
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Notes to the Company Statement of Cash Flows
1. Reconciliation of profit for the financial year to cash generated from operations
2024 2023
£ £
Profit for the financial year 1,822,762 850,405
Adjustments for:
Tax on profit 287,084 235,291
Interest expense 996,770 754,492
Interest income (718 ) -
Income from shares in group undertakings (2,000,000) (900,000)
Depreciation of tangible assets 1,974,347 1,682,515
Loss/(profit) on disposal of tangible assets 57,397 (58,876)
Foreign exchange gains (2,557) -
Movements in working capital:
(Increase)/decrease in trade and other debtors (1,191,250 ) 136,592
Increase in trade and other creditors 655,366 462,631
Net cash generated from operations 2,599,201 3,163,050
2. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, as stated in the Statement of Cash Flows, relates to the following items in the Balance Sheet:
2024 2023
£ £
Cash at bank and in hand 108,728 290,428
3. Analysis of changes in net debt
As at 1 January 2024 Cash flows As at 31 December 2024
£ £ £
Cash at bank and in hand 290,428 (181,700) 108,728
Finance leases (12,042,775) (1,721,355) (13,764,130)
Debts falling due within one year (57,210 ) (3,852) (61,062 )
Debts falling due after more than one year (191,127) 61,093 (130,034)
(12,000,684) (1,845,814) (13,846,498)
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Notes to the Financial Statements
1. General Information
Bryn Thomas Holdings Limited is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number 05298716 . The registered office is 421 Chester Road, Oakenholt, Flint , Flintshire, CH6 5SF.
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 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'' and the Companies Act 2006.
The Group's functional and presentational currency is GBP and no level of rounding has been used in presenting the financial statements.
2.2. Basis Of Consolidation
The group consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the company and all of its subsidiary undertakings together with the group’s share of the results of associates made up to 31 December 2024.
A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the group. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. Where the group owns less than 50% of the voting powers of an entity but controls the entity by virtue of an agreement with other investors which give it control of the financial and operating policies of the entity, it accounts for that entity as a subsidiary.
Where a subsidiary has different accounting policies to the group, adjustments are made to those subsidiary financial statements to apply the group’s accounting policies when preparing the consolidated financial statements.
An associate is an entity, being neither a subsidiary nor a joint venture, in which the group holds a long-term interest and where the group has significant influence. The group considers that it has significant influence where it has the power to participate in the financial and operating decisions of the associate. The results of associates are accounted for using the equity method of accounting.
Any subsidiary undertakings or associates sold or acquired during the year are included up to, or from, the dates of change of control or change of significant influence respectively.
Where control of a subsidiary is lost, the gain or loss is recognised in the consolidated income statement. The cumulative amounts of any exchange differences on translation, recognised in equity, are not included in the gain or loss on disposal and are transferred to retained earnings. The gain or loss also includes amounts included in other comprehensive income that are required to be reclassified to profit or loss but excludes those amounts that are not required to be reclassified.
Where control of a subsidiary is achieved in stages, the initial acquisition that gave the group control is accounted for as a business combination. Thereafter where the group increases its controlling interest in the subsidiary the transaction is treated as a transaction between equity holders. Any difference between the fair value of the consideration paid and the carrying amount of the non-controlling interest acquired is recognised directly in equity. No changes are made to the carrying value of assets, liabilities or provisions for contingent liabilities.
2.3. Going Concern Disclosure
The directors have not identified any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt about the group and parent company's ability to continue as a going concern.
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2.4. Turnover
Turnover comprises the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the rendering of services in the ordinary course of the Group’s activities. Turnover is shown net of sales/value added tax, returns, rebates and discounts and after eliminating sales within the company.
The Group recognises revenue when it is probable that economic benefits will flow to the company and the amount of revenue can be reliably measured
2.5. Intangible Fixed Assets and Amortisation - Goodwill
Goodwill arising on the acquisition of an entity represents the excess of the cost of acquisition over the group’s interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the entity recognised at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is initially recognised as an asset at cost and is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is held in the currency of the acquired entity and revalued to the closing rate at each reporting period date. Goodwill is amortised over its useful life, which shall not exceed ten years if a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made.
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:
Freehold 2% Straight line basis
Plant & Machinery Straight line between 3 and 15 years
Motor Vehicles 25% Straight line basis
Property improvements 10% Reducing balance basis
Computer Equipment 15% Reducing balance basis
2.7. Investments
Investment in subsidiary companies is held at cost less accumulated impairment losses.
2.8. 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 group. 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.
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2.9. Stocks and Work in Progress
Stocks and work in progress are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value after making due allowance for obsolete and slow-moving stocks.
Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. Cost includes all direct costs and an appropriate proportion of fixed and variable overheads.
Work in progress is reflected in the accounts on a contract by contract basis by recording turnover and related costs as contract activity progresses.
At the end of each reporting period stocks are assessed for impairment. If an item of stock is impaired, the identified stock is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell and an impairment charge is recognised in the profit and loss account. Where a reversal of the impairment is required the impairment charge is reversed, up to the original impairment loss, and is recognised as a credit in the profit and loss account.
2.10. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and are readily convertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value, and bank overdrafts.
2.11. Financial Instruments
The Group only enters into basic financial instruments transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other accounts receiveable and payable, loans from banks and other third parties, and loans to related parties.
Debt instruments that are payable or receiveable within one year, typically trade payables or receiveables, are measured, initially and subsequently, at the undiscounted amount of the cash or other consideration, expected to be paid or received.
2.12. Foreign Currencies
Monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rate ruling on the date of the transaction. Exchange differences are taken into account in arriving at the operating profit.
2.13. Taxation
The tax expense for the period comprises current 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 group'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.
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2.13. Taxation - continued
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.
2.14. Pensions
The group operates a defined pension contribution scheme. Contributions are charged to the profit and loss account as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme.
3. Turnover
Analysis of turnover by class of business is as follows:
2024 2023
£ £
Sales 18,806,590 17,697,617
4. Other Operating Income
2024 2023
£ £
Rental income 30,000 30,000
30,000 30,000
5. Operating Profit
The operating profit is stated after charging:
2024 2023
£ £
Bad debts 23,791 509,431
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 2,005,475 1,702,457
6. Auditor's Remuneration
Remuneration received by the group's auditors and their associates during the year was as follows:
2024 2023
£ £
Audit Services
Audit of the group and company's financial statements 8,270 7,800
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7. Staff Costs
Staff costs, including directors' remuneration, were as follows:
Group Company
2024 2023 2024 2023
£ £ £ £
Wages and salaries 7,278,130 6,481,417 142,787 248,939
Social security costs 12,358 22,925 12,358 22,925
Other pension costs 4,379 7,157 4,379 7,157
7,294,867 6,511,499 159,524 279,021
8. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees, including directors, during the year was as follows:
Group Company
2024 2023 2024 2023
Office and administration 32 34 7 9
Other departments 92 86 - -
124 120 7 9
9. Directors' remuneration
2024 2023
£ £
Emoluments 189,618 253,343
10. Interest Receivable and Similar Income
2024 2023
£ £
Bank interest receivable 718 -
11. Interest Payable and Similar Charges
2024 2023
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts 16,844 20,346
Interest payable on other loans 37,843 23,804
Factoring charges 283,693 286,060
Finance charges payable under finance leases and hire purchase contracts 978,798 726,110
Other finance charges 7,381 8,036
1,324,559 1,064,356
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12. Tax on Profit
The tax charge on the profit for the year was as follows:
Tax Rate 2024 2023
2024 2023 £ £
Current tax
UK Corporation Tax 25.0% 25.0% 64,506 -
Deferred Tax
Deferred taxation 339,516 235,291
Total tax charge for the period 404,022 235,291
The actual charge for the year can be reconciled to the expected charge for the year based on the profit and the standard rate of corporation tax as follows:
2024 2023
£ £
Profit before tax 2,299,624 1,151,706
Tax on profit at 25% (UK standard rate) 1,074,906 287,927
Goodwill/depreciation not allowed for tax 369,241 266,282
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes 19,938 16,138
Tax losses utilised (240,254 ) 219,988
Capital allowances (659,325 ) (557,251 )
Difference in tax rates - 12,498
Deferred tax from unrecognised tax loss or credit 339,516 (235,291 )
Dividends from companies (500,000 ) 225,000
Total tax charge for the period 404,022 235,291
13. Intangible Assets
Group
Goodwill
£
Cost or Valuation
As at 1 January 2024 1
As at 31 December 2024 1
Net Book Value
As at 31 December 2024 1
As at 1 January 2024 1
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Company
The company had no intangible fixed assets as at 31 December 2024 or 31 December 2023.
14. Tangible Assets
Group
Land & Property
Freehold Plant & Machinery Motor Vehicles Property improvements
£ £ £ £
Cost
As at 1 January 2024 1,271,278 21,226,914 1,538,098 110,307
Additions - 5,998,888 255,245 25,230
Disposals - (2,259,480 ) - -
As at 31 December 2024 1,271,278 24,966,322 1,793,343 135,537
Depreciation
As at 1 January 2024 79,003 5,541,283 515,944 3,710
Provided during the period 25,426 1,615,266 333,042 11,323
Disposals - (530,262 ) - -
As at 31 December 2024 104,429 6,626,287 848,986 15,033
Net Book Value
As at 31 December 2024 1,166,849 18,340,035 944,357 120,504
As at 1 January 2024 1,192,275 15,685,631 1,022,154 106,597
Computer Equipment Total
£ £
Cost
As at 1 January 2024 187,971 24,334,568
Additions 33,018 6,312,381
Disposals - (2,259,480 )
As at 31 December 2024 220,989 28,387,469
Depreciation
As at 1 January 2024 65,667 6,205,607
Provided during the period 20,418 2,005,475
Disposals - (530,262 )
As at 31 December 2024 86,085 7,680,820
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Net Book Value
As at 31 December 2024 134,904 20,706,649
As at 1 January 2024 122,304 18,128,961
Included above are assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts with a net book value as follows:
2024 2023
£ £
Plant & Machinery 17,918,211 15,389,168
Motor Vehicles 920,995 994,323
18,839,206 16,383,491
Company
Land & Property
Freehold Plant & Machinery Motor Vehicles Computer Equipment Total
£ £ £ £ £
Cost
As at 1 January 2024 1,271,277 21,145,573 1,528,898 94,513 24,040,261
Additions - 5,998,888 255,245 18,788 6,272,921
Disposals - (2,259,480 ) - - (2,259,480 )
As at 31 December 2024 1,271,277 24,884,981 1,784,143 113,301 28,053,702
Depreciation
As at 1 January 2024 79,002 5,512,918 507,450 42,617 6,141,987
Provided during the period 25,426 1,607,250 332,865 8,806 1,974,347
Disposals - (530,262 ) - - (530,262 )
As at 31 December 2024 104,428 6,589,906 840,315 51,423 7,586,072
Net Book Value
As at 31 December 2024 1,166,849 18,295,075 943,828 61,878 20,467,630
As at 1 January 2024 1,192,275 15,632,655 1,021,448 51,896 17,898,274
Included above are assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts with a net book value as follows:
2024 2023
£ £
Plant & Machinery 17,918,211 15,389,168
Motor Vehicles 920,995 994,323
18,839,206 16,383,491
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15. Investments
Company
Subsidiaries
£
Cost or Valuation
As at 1 January 2024 3
As at 31 December 2024 3
Provision
As at 1 January 2024 -
As at 31 December 2024 -
Net Book Value
As at 31 December 2024 3
As at 1 January 2024 3
Subsidiaries
Details of the group's subsidiaries as at 31 December 2024 are as follows:
Name of undertaking Registered Office Class of shares held Direct holding Indirect holding
Bryn Thomas Cranes Limited 421 Chester Road, Flint, CH6 5SF Ordinary shares 100.00% -
BJW Cranes Limited 421 Chester Road, Flint, CH6 5SF Ordinary shares 100.00% -
Bryn Thomas Rail Limited 421 Chester Road, Flint, CH6 5SF Ordinary shares 100.00% -
The aggregate capital and reserves and the result for the year of the subsidiaries listed above was as follows:
Capital and Reserves Profit/(loss)
£ £
Bryn Thomas Cranes Limited 553,264 1,927,186
BJW Cranes Limited 194,772 145,655
Bryn Thomas Rail Limited 1 -
Under section 479C of the Companies Act 2006, Bryn Thomas Holdings Limited , registration number 05298716 , being the parent undertaking has guaranteed the liabilities of the following subsidiaries in order that they qualify for the exemption from audit under section 479A of the Companies Act 2006 in respect of the year ended 31 December 2024:
Name of undertaking Registered Number
Bryn Thomas Cranes Limited 07436233
BJW Cranes Limited 08267543
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16. Stocks
2024 2023
£ £
Stock 38,081 36,757
17. Debtors
Group Company
2024 2023 2024 2023
£ £ £ £
Due within one year
Trade debtors 3,248,617 3,017,006 - 138,000
Amounts owed by group undertakings - - 1,546,116 99,915
Other debtors 1,971,258 1,561,821 1,753,855 1,500,927
5,219,875 4,578,827 3,299,971 1,738,842
18. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
Group Company
2024 2023 2024 2023
£ £ £ £
Net obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts 2,975,902 2,576,617 2,975,902 2,576,617
Trade creditors 575,596 988,821 126,395 71,983
Bank loans and overdrafts 111,062 107,210 61,062 57,210
Other loans 2,103,728 1,703,979 - -
Amounts owed to group undertakings - - 1,090,026 628,282
Other creditors 165,261 38,984 570 18,042
Corporation tax 116,938 182,211 - -
Taxation and social security 371,971 435,770 158,855 3,867
Accruals and deferred income 47,400 49,186 20,261 18,550
6,467,858 6,082,778 4,433,071 3,374,551
19. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year
Group Company
2024 2023 2024 2023
£ £ £ £
Net obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts 10,788,228 9,466,158 10,788,228 9,466,158
Bank loans 171,700 282,793 130,034 191,127
10,959,928 9,748,951 10,918,262 9,657,285
Of the creditors falling due after more than one year the following amounts are due after more than five years.
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Group Company
2024 2023 2024 2023
£ £ £ £
Net obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts 2,541,616 1,857,094 2,514,616 1,857,094
Bank loans 38,838 46,043 38,838 46,043
20. Loans
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:
Group Company
2024 2023 2024 2023
£ £ £ £
Amounts falling due within one year or on demand:
Bank loans 111,062 107,210 61,062 57,210
Other loans 2,103,728 1,703,979 - -
2,214,790 1,811,189 61,062 57,210
Group Company
2024 2023 2024 2023
£ £ £ £
Amounts falling due between one and five years:
Bank loans 132,862 236,750 91,196 145,084
Group Company
2024 2023 2024 2023
£ £ £ £
Amounts falling due after more than five years:
Bank loans 38,838 46,043 38,838 46,043
Bank loans are denominated in £ with a nominal interest rate of 3%, and the final instalment is due on 4 December 2032. The carrying amount at year end is £84,238 (2023 - £91,443).
A legal mortgage over the freehold property known as BJW Cranes Ltd site.
CBILS loan are denominated in £ with a nominal interest rate of 3.9-7.4%, and the final instalment is due on 30 November 2027. The carrying amount at year end is £282,762 (2022 - £298,5608).
No restrictions over assets pledge as security in regards to the CBILs loan.
Other loans are secured by a fixed and floating charge over all property and assets present and future.
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21. Obligations Under Finance Leases and Hire Purchase
Group Company
2024 2023 2024 2023
£ £ £ £
The future minimum finance lease payments are as follows:
Not later than one year 2,975,902 2,576,617 2,975,902 2,576,617
Later than one year and not later than five years 8,273,612 7,609,064 8,273,612 7,609,064
Later than five years 2,514,616 1,857,094 2,514,616 1,857,094
13,764,130 12,042,775 13,764,130 12,042,775
13,764,130 12,042,775 13,764,130 12,042,775
Obligations under finance lease and hire purchases are denominated in £ with a nominal interest rate of 4-11%, and the final instalment is due on 31 August 2032.
The obligations under finance lease and hire purchases are secured against the assets.
22. Deferred Taxation
The provision for deferred tax is made up as follows:
Group Company
2024 2023 2024 2023
£ £ £ £
Accelerated capital allowances 2,259,966 1,920,450 2,259,966 1,920,450
23. Share Capital
2024 2023
Allotted, called up and fully paid £ £
300 Ordinary Shares of £ 1.00 each 300 300
24. Other Commitments
The total of future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as following:
Group Company
2024 2023 2024 2023
£ £ £ £
Not later than one year 286,630 216,980 98,900 89,580
Later than one year and not later than five years 573,260 325,470 118,680 134,370
859,890 542,450 217,580 223,950
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25. Pension Commitments
The group operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the group in an independently administered fund.
At the balance sheet date contributions of £15,333 (2023: £19,156) were due to the fund and are included in creditors.
26. Directors Advances, Credits and Guarantees
Included within Debtors are the following loans to directors:
As at 1 January 2024 Amounts advanced Amounts repaid Amounts written off As at 31 December 2024
£ £ £ £ £
Mr Bryn Thomas 284,089 372,853 - - 656,942
The above loan is unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand.
27. Dividends
2024 2023
£ £
On equity shares:
Interim dividend paid 532,990 543,428
28. Reserves
Group
Called-up share capital
This reserve represents the nominal value of shares that have been issued.
Profit and loss account
This reserve includes all current and prior period retained profits and losses less dividends voted prior to the balance sheet.
Company
Called-up share capital
This reserve represents the nominal value of shares that have been issued.
Profit and loss account
This reserve includes all current and prior period retained profits and losses less dividends voted prior to the balance sheet.
29. Related Party Disclosures
The group has taken advantage of exemption, under 33.1A of the Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland", not to disclose transactions with wholly owned subsidiaries within the group.
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Group
Summary of transactions with other related parties
Thomas Taylor Properties Limited
The Mountain Park Hotel & Country Club Limited
DAT Holdings Limited
BT North West Holdings Limited
Management advice and assistance
Loans to related parties
2024
2023
£
£
At start of period 
913,650
879,850
Advanced/ (repaid) 
302,733
33,800

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At end of period
1,216,383
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913,650
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Terms of loans to related parties
Amounts owed from related parties are unsecured, interest free, have no fixed date of repayment and are payable on demand.
Company
Summary of transactions with other related parties
Thomas Taylor Properties Limited
The Mountain Park Hotel & Country Club Limited
DAT Holdings Limited
BT North West Holdings Limited
Mr D Thomas
Management advice and assistance
Shareholders loan
Loans to related parties
2024
2023
£
£
At start of period 
870,362
1,134,171
Advanced/ (repaid) 
(3,523)
(263,809)
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At end of period
866,839
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870,362
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Terms of loans to related parties
Amounts owed from related parties are unsecured, interest free, have no fixed date of repayment and are payable on demand.
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