Company registration number 12088260 (England and Wales)
AP BRISTOL NUMBER 3 LIMITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
AP BRISTOL NUMBER 3 LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 10
AP BRISTOL NUMBER 3 LIMITED
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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2024
2023
£
£
Loss for the year
(627,716)
(351,586)
Other comprehensive income
Revaluation of tangible fixed assets
7,978,674
Tax relating to other comprehensive income
(1,871,847)
Total other comprehensive income for the year
6,106,827
Total comprehensive income for the year
5,479,111
(351,586)
AP BRISTOL NUMBER 3 LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
4
46,211,255
33,805,574
Investments
5
1
1
46,211,256
33,805,575
Current assets
Debtors
7
1,270,842
4,095,871
Cash at bank and in hand
17,947
1,288,789
4,095,871
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
8
(7,420,547)
(8,686,295)
Net current liabilities
(6,131,758)
(4,590,424)
Total assets less current liabilities
40,079,498
29,215,151
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
9
(24,443,428)
(20,930,039)
Provisions for liabilities
(4,038,468)
(2,166,621)
Net assets
11,597,602
6,118,491
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
1
1
Revaluation reserve
10
13,114,615
7,007,788
Profit and loss reserves
(1,517,014)
(889,298)
Total equity
11,597,602
6,118,491
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 26 September 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
Juin Yong Chin
Martyn David Giles
Director
Director
Company Registration No. 12088260
AP BRISTOL NUMBER 3 LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
AP Bristol Number 3 Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Hilton London Syon Park, Syon Park, London Road, Brentford, Middlesex, UK, TW8 8JF.
1.1
Accounting convention
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, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
The company has taken advantage of the exemption under section 400 of the Companies Act 2006 not to prepare consolidated accounts. The financial statements present information about the company as an individual entity and not about its group.
1.2
Going concern
Atruet the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The directors regard the foreseeable future as no less than twelve months following the publication of its annual financial statements. The directors have considered the Company's working capital forecasts and projections, support from it's ultimate parent undertaking, taking account of reasonable possible changes in trading performance and the current state of it's operating market, and are satisfied that the Company should be able to remain in operational existence. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3
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:
Leasehold land and buildings
Straight line over 150 years
Fixtures and fittings
20% reducing balance
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.
1.4
Fixed asset investments
Interests in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. The investments are assessed for impairment at each reporting date and any impairment losses or reversals of impairment losses are recognised immediately in profit or loss.
A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the company. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.
AP BRISTOL NUMBER 3 LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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An associate is an entity, being neither a subsidiary nor a joint venture, in which the company holds a long-term interest and where the company has significant influence. The company considers that it has significant influence where it has the power to participate in the financial and operating decisions of the associate.
Entities in which the company has a long term interest and shares control under a contractual arrangement are classified as jointly controlled entities.
1.5
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.
Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.
1.6
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.
1.7
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.
AP BRISTOL NUMBER 3 LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.
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.
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, they 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.
1.8
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.
1.9
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.10
Leases
Rental income from operating leases is recognised on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised on a straight line basis over the lease term.
AP BRISTOL NUMBER 3 LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Judgements 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 considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The company reviews on an annual basis the carrying amounts of tangible assets in order to determine if there is an indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, an impairment review is carried out in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss.
Valuation of debtors is based upon ongoing assessments of the probable estimated losses inherent in the trade and other debtors portfolio. Assessments are conducted by the board employing a methodology and guidelines, which are continually monitored and improved. The primary component of this methodology comprises specific allowances and collective allowances.
A debtor is subject to impairment test when valid indications exist, at the assessment date, which demonstrate that the customer will not be able to meet his obligations and/or when the flow of receipts decelerates over time. Usually such indications include failure of communication with the customers and indications of significant financial difficulty.
Amounts individually provided for concern claims evaluated individually for impairment based upon management’s best estimate of the present value of the cash flows which are expected to be received.
The accuracy of provisions depends on the accuracy of future cash flows for specific allowances and the model assumptions and parameters used in determining collective allowances. While this necessarily involves judgment, management believes that their provisions are reasonable and supportable.
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.
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Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2024
2023
Number
Number
Total
3
4
AP BRISTOL NUMBER 3 LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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4
Tangible fixed assets
Land and buildings
Plant and machinery etc
Total
£
£
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2024
34,034,593
3,136
34,037,729
Additions
4,572,419
136,560
4,708,979
Revaluation
7,492,988
7,492,988
At 31 December 2024
46,100,000
139,696
46,239,696
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
231,528
627
232,155
Depreciation charged in the year
254,158
27,814
281,972
Revaluation
(485,686)
(485,686)
At 31 December 2024
28,441
28,441
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
46,100,000
111,255
46,211,255
At 31 December 2023
33,803,065
2,509
33,805,574
Cost or Valuation at 31 December 2024 is represented by:-
Land and buildings
Plant and machinery etc
Total
£
£
£
Valuation in 2021
2,016,485
2,016,485
Valuation in 2022
6,644,400
6,644,400
Valuation in 2024
7,492,988
7,492,988
Cost
29,946,127
139,696
30,085,823
46,100,000
139,069
46,239,696
The long leasehold property has been revalued by Savills, Chartered Surveyors in December 2024 at £46.1m. The Directors believe that the long leasehold property would have been of a similar value and are of the opinion that this represents a fair value at the year end.
If long leasehold had not been revalued it would have been included at the following historical cost:
Land and Buildings
2024
2023
£
£
Cost
29,946,127
25,373,708
AP BRISTOL NUMBER 3 LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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5
Fixed asset investments
2024
2023
£
£
Shares in group undertakings and participating interests
1
1
6
Subsidiaries
Details of the company's subsidiaries at 31 December 2024 are as follows:
Name of undertaking
Registered office
Nature of business
Class of
% Held
shares held
Direct
AP Bristol Number 4 Limited
England & Wales
Operation of Hotel
Ordinary
100.00
The aggregate capital and reserves and the result for the year of the subsidiaries noted above was as follows:
Name of undertaking
Capital and Reserves
Profit/(Loss)
£
£
AP Bristol Number 4 Limited
7
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
148,404
132,086
Amounts owed by group undertakings
780,554
3,003,145
Other debtors
341,884
960,640
1,270,842
4,095,871
8
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Trade creditors
259,850
347,789
Amounts owed to group undertakings
7,157,931
8,338,160
Accruals and deferred income
2,766
346
7,420,547
8,686,295
9
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
24,443,428
20,930,039
AP BRISTOL NUMBER 3 LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
(Continued)
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The Company has given a fixed and floating charge over its assets and those of its subsidiaries.
The bank loan incurs an interest rate of 12%.
10
Revaluation reserve
2024
2023
£
£
At the beginning of the year
7,007,788
7,007,788
Revaluation surplus arising in the year
7,978,674
Deferred tax on revaluation of tangible assets
(1,871,847)
-
At the end of the year
13,114,615
7,007,788
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Audit report information
As the income statement has been omitted from the filing copy of the financial statements, the following information in relation to the audit report on the statutory financial statements is provided in accordance with s444(5B) of the Companies Act 2006.
The auditor's report is unqualified and includes the following:
Opinion
In our opinion the financial statements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 December 2024 and of its 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.
Senior Statutory Auditor:
Sadikali Premji FCCA
Statutory Auditor:
TC Group
Date of audit report:
26 September 2025
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Contingent liabilities
The company has given guarantees and charges over its assets in favour of other group companies in support of certain borrowings of those companies. At the balance sheet date the amount outstanding under these borrowings was approximately £24.443 million (2023: £20.93 million).
AP BRISTOL NUMBER 3 LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Related party transactions
The company has taken advantage of FRS 102, Section 33.1A, for the disclosure of transactions entered into between two or more members of a group, provided that any subsidiary which is party to the transaction is wholly owned by such a member.
Amounts owed to and from group companies are therefore shown in aggregate.
Included in debtors due within one year is an amount of £780,554 (2023: £3,003,145) owed by group undertakings.
Included in creditors due within one year is an mount of £7,157,931 (2023: £8,338,160) owed to group undertakings.
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Controlling party
The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of AP Bristol Number 2 Limited incorporated in England & Wales..
The ultimate parent undertaking is A.P. The Ability Group Limited, incorporated in Cyprus.
The ultimate controlling party is The Costas Panayiotou 1997 (No 2) Settlement.
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