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Company Registration Number: 07683927 BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 MARCH 2025
BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors | Mr I Clift
| Mr R J Wood
| Mr J M Wood
Company secretary | Mr I Clift
Registered number | 07683927
Registered office | Ravensworth House Fifth Avenue
| Team Valley Trading Estate
| Gateshead
| Tyne & Wear
| NE11 0HF
Independent auditors | Armstrong Watson Audit Limited
| Statutory Auditors & Chartered Accountants
| One Strawberry Lane
| Newcastle upon Tyne
| NE1 4BX
Bankers | Barclays Bank Plc
| 49-51 Northumberland Street
| Newcastle upon Tyne
| NE1 7AF
Solicitors | Ward Hadaway LLP
| Sandgate House
| 102 Quayside
| Newcastle upon Tyne
| NE1 3DX
Solicitors | DAC Beachcroft LLP
| Bank House East
| Pilgrim Street
| Newcastle upon Tyne
| NE1 6QF
BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED CONTENTS
| Page
Group Strategic Report | 1 - 11
Directors' Report | 12 - 15
Independent Auditors' Report | 16 - 19
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income | 20
Consolidated Balance Sheet | 21
Company Balance Sheet | 22
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity | 23
Company Statement of Changes in Equity | 24
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows | 25
Consolidated Analysis of Net Debt | 26
Notes to the Financial Statements | 27 - 48
BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Introduction
The Directors present their Strategic Report on the Group for the year ended 31 March 2025. Principal Activity The principal activity of the Group is providing building and construction services.
Review of the Business
I am delighted to report that the Group has delivered another excellent set of financial results. Thanks to our people the business has a track record of delivering robust margins as well as an increase in turnover. This was the second full year of trading for our new Teesside division and the division performed very well ending the year ahead of budgeted profit. With a number of projects on the horizon we look forward with confidence that the division will provide further growth opportunities from repeat business and new clients. Our strong balance sheet continues to be attractive to clients who seek to work with contractors who can deliver and respond in the long term. It is also important to our supply chain who want confidence of prompt payment and to our employees where it provides job security. The Group saw a 10.5% increase in turnover to £64.43m a new high in the Group’s history. Profit before tax also increased to £3.42m (2024: £3.31m). It was also pleasing to see that cashflow continues to be effectively managed and we closed the year with a healthy cash position of £20.81m (2024: £15.32m). The average cash balance through the year being £15.07m (2024: £9.6m). This was achieved through our strong culture of discipline and risk management and only pursuing opportunities where we have the skills, resources, contract terms and conditions to be successful. This continues to be a key differentiator when comparing Brims with many of our competitors. The Group therefore continues to outperform its peers and our strong financials together with our prudent strategy of: • developing and maintaining our existing client relationships; • expanding our list of quality clients; • aiming to maintain a sustainable and well spread order book across different sectors of the construction industry; • raising our profile within the industry; • focusing on profit and cash, not revenue and turning away any work with a high-risk profile; • ensuring robust risk management across the company; • focus on health and safety; is resulting in more and more clients appreciating the benefit of selecting Brims as their partner. This is resulting in more negotiated work. This strategy ensures [1] growth is sustainable and at a reasonable margin; [2] the works we carry out are cash generative; and [3] profits can be distributed to the holding company whilst retaining sufficient reserves for its trading requirements. Our secured sales at the end of June 2025 were at our strongest to date, standing at £73.7m and now in September 2025 these have increased to £93.08m, again being the strongest future sales to date. We therefore have confidence of a further increase in turnover for the next financial year. Page 1
BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Review of the Business (continued)
The success of our business is greatly assisted by our supply chain partners. Whilst we expect high standards of performance and competitive pricing, we treat our suppliers with respect and have an excellent reputation for prompt payment and fairness. As a Group we remain committed in developing and maintaining strong relationships. Looking forward, we continue to receive a high number of quality tenders and, as in previous years, are selective on the projects we look to undertake. We are confident that our careful approach will continue to deliver positive results.
Environment and Climate Change
Construction activities can have a seriously detrimental effect on the environment and the Group has put in place a management system to minimise such effects. The Group has a role to play in decarbonising the environment for a greener, more sustainable future and has made positive steps to reduce our carbon intensity rate through a number of initiatives.
Development and Performance during the Year
As in previous years we have successfully completed a wide variety of projects which are best demonstrated by the following examples: • Veterinary Referral Unit Phase 2 in South Tyneside. £0.9 million. Completed April 2024. • A 1950’s Cinema & Shops and an 1820’s Georgian Drovers Tavern at Beamish Museum, Durham. £7.5 million. Completed May 2024. • Refurbishment of an existing office for Northern Powergrid in Sunderland. £3.2 million. Completed July 2024. • Extension & modernisation of existing reservoir overflow facility. £1.1 million. Completed July 2024. • Works to Durham Castle including boundary wall repairs, landscaping and internal works to the Norman Chapel. £3.1 million. Completed August 2024. • New SEN Teaching Block for Billingham South Primary School. £0.9 million. Completed August 2024. • Fit out of a shell unit into a new Dental Practice in Northumberland. £1 million. Completed October 2024. • New Executive Coastal House in Sunderland. £2.2 million. Completed October 2024. • Refurbishment and Extension to existing house in North Tyneside. £9.2 million. Completed November 2024. • New Home Bargains Store in Sunderland. £4.4 million. Completed December 2024. • Site preparation & civil works for CO2 capture, concentration, purification & liquefaction plant. £2.7 million. Completed December 2024 • New Student Hub Building in Durham. £7.8 million. Completed January 2025. • Refurbishment of part of a 1960’s Industrial Estate in Durham. £1.9 million. Completed January 2025. • New Tesco Express Unit in Ashington, Northumberland. £0.97 million. Completed March 2025. We also are on the following regional frameworks: • NEPO207 Construction Works Framework Lots 1,2,3,4 & 5 • NEPO2011 Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Works • Home Group Development Contractors DPS Lots 1 & 2 • NHS Shared Business Services • Prosper DPS Agreement Page 2
BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Position at the Year End
Turnover - £64.43m Turnover increased to £64.43million, a 10.5% increase on 2024 (2024: £58.32 million). Operating Profit - £2.60m Operating profit increased to £2.60 million, a 4.7% decrease on 2024 (2024: £2.72 million). Interest - £847k Interest received increased to £847,057, a 42.2% increase on 2024 (2024: £595,681). Profit after Tax - £2.56m Our profit after tax increased to £2,556,041, a 3.8% increase on 2024 (2024: £2,461,402). Cash - £20.81m Cash balances remained strong throughout the year increasing to £20,808,247 (2024: £15,317,144).
Principal risks and uncertainties
The principal risks and uncertainties facing the Group are broadly grouped as - competitive, legislative, and financial and appropriate systems for the identification and control of risks are under continuous review. Financial Risks The principal financial risks that we run are associated with the ability to properly estimate the costs of carrying out the contracts in which we engage, the risk of properly incurring and controlling these costs, the ability to recover costs under the payment terms of the contracts, and the financial standing of our clients, subcontractors, and suppliers in terms of their ability to discharge their obligations to us. The Group controls these risks in several ways. The Group is highly selective in the type of work that it tenders for in terms of the project size, location, complexity, and contract duration. The Group specialises in certain types of building projects in line with the areas where we have proven expertise. Tenders are controlled in accordance with a tender control policy and are authorised by directors according to their value and type. The Directors also recognise the importance of financial risk management, and as such there are processes and procedures in place to ensure credit and other financial checks are carried out as appropriate. The Group's liquidity comprises cash and term deposits. No speculative trading in financial instruments is carried out by the Group. As the traditional cash flow profile of a construction project is cash generative the principal risk associated with cash flow is non-payment by clients. To that end we undertake a thorough credit check on all our private sector clients and have had no bad debts this year. Health & Safety The Group recognises the importance of the health and safety of all those employed in its offices and sites and operates policies to ensure that the risks associated with accidents and health are properly managed and controlled. We also recognise that incidents affect our reputation and have a direct financial impact on the business and our management resources. To mitigate these risks, we prioritise a safe working environment and promote health, safety and environmental issues and have a comprehensive policy and framework as well as dedicated full-time health & safety managers. Page 3
BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Principal risks and uncertainties (continued)
Project Delivery The Group recognises that the failure to deliver projects to time, quality or budget, or contractual disputes and supply chain issues that can arise over the scope and/or valuation of contracts make the ultimate outcome of contracts uncertain. The Group controls these risks by detailed monthly project reporting on each contract providing profit and cash forecasting. We monitor construction progress against programme to re-plan and reassess resources where applicable. People The availability of skilled resources is key to the success of the Group, and it is recognised that skill shortages will become an issue as the economy and construction industry improves. A training and development programme designed to optimise career satisfaction is therefore being implemented and we are continuing our policy of employing apprentices and trainees.
Financial key performance indicators
Key performance indicators, together with several other measures, are used by the Board to measure the overall progress of the Group against its business objectives and its strategy. A number of the objectives and measures have been redefined to reflect the market conditions. Health & Safety Objective - To ensure our operations are carried out safely and without causing injury with a Non Fatal Workplace Injury Rate (NFWIR) below the industry norm. Measure - The Non-Fatal Workplace Injury Rate is calculated as the total number Injuries with over a 7 day absence in the year multiplied by 100,000 divided by the average number of Employees incl Subcontractors. 2025 Performance Comment - Our NFWIR was again zero for the year due to having no injuries with over a 7 day absence. The industry average is 2,640. All our workforce continue to work hard to provide a safe working environment on all our sites and offices.
Pre Tax Margin
Objective - To deliver a sustainable operating margin for the relevant stage of the economic cycle. Measure - Profit for the financial year before Tax divided by turnover, expressed as a percentage. 2025 Performance Comment – The pre-tax profit margin remained strong though there was a very small decrease compared to last year. Page 4
BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Cash
Objective - To maintain optimum cash balances throughout the year. Measure - Net Cash at the year end, in £m. Our key measure is our overall net cash position. 2025 Performance Comment - The business continued to deliver substantial cash balances throughout the year. The year-end cash at £20.81m was in line with forecasts.
Order book
Objective - To secure a balanced visible stream of future profitable workload. Measure - The total sales expected to be generated from orders received in a financial year, in £m at the same point in time each year. 2025 Performance Comment - Our strategy continues to generate growth & our future order book as at end of June stood at £73.7 million with further contracts under negotiation. Page 5
BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Directors' statement of compliance with duty to promote the success of the Group
Section 172 Companies Act 2006 Statement Section 172 of the Companies Act 2006 requires the Group and Company directors, acting in good faith, to promote the success of the Group and Company for the benefit of its members as a whole, and in doing so has regard to relevant matters set out in section 172(1) of the Companies Act 2006. In discharging these duties the directors have considered the matters detailed below: Considering likely consequence of any decision in the long term Brims Building Group Limited operates mainly in the competitive construction market across a variety of sectors with a mixture of public and private sector clients. The Company and Group conducts monthly performance reviews on all ongoing contracts and consequences of changes to monthly forecasts are considered for longer term impact. All new potential construction contracts are subject to a detailed review and approval by the directors to ensure that turnover and profitability are maintained. Taking the interests of Brims Building Group Limited’s employees into account Employees are essential to Brims Building Group Limited’s interaction with other stakeholders and their commitment ensures successful trading and development of the business. The Directors recognise the importance of the employees feeling a strong sense of involvement in the business. Examples of how this is achieved are as follows: • Communication – the Group encourages open communication with employees aided by a flat management structure • Regular training to develop technical, functional and personal skills to improve performance • Regular reviews of employee benefits and conditions. Fostering Brims Building Group Limites’s business relationships with suppliers, customers and others Fostering strong relationships with customers are key to maintaining and growing the business and this is done by regular and open communication. The Group’s suppliers are fundamental to the business and the Directors endeavour to maintain strong long term relationships which ensure the quality of products and services provided and the continuity of the supply chain. The impact of Brims Building Group Limited’s operations on the community and the environment Brims Building Group Limited is committed to ensuring local communities and economies benefit from the Group’s presence. This includes opportunities for employment, providing work experience, training and career enhancement across all areas of the business. The local economy also benefits from the supply chain being afforded the opportunity to participate in our projects. Brims Building Group Limited is committed to the environment as detailed further in the SECR Disclosure noted above. Maintaining Brims Building Group Limited’s reputation for high standards of business conduct The Directors recognise the importance of maintaining high standards of business conduct and operates according to a full suite of policies, including personnel, ethical behaviour, health and safety, environmental, etc. Acting fairly between members of the Group The Directors consider its employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders and other service providers to be its major stakeholders. The Directors have a responsibility to ensure good relationships are maintained with all stakeholders. Page 6
BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
People and Culture
Brims can only perform consistently and predictably by having a culture that attracts and retains the right people, who share our purpose, values and objectives. Brims achieve this by having the right collaborative culture, providing a productive working environment where people can be themselves and are motivated to do their very best. The Directors continue to ensure that people are provided with the tools, resources and support needed to carry out their work efficiently and effectively, ensuring that the Brims Group is a great place to work. We therefore once again wish to pay tribute to the exceptional talents of the people we employ. Our success is a result of their hard work, professionalism, loyalty and work ethic making this another successful year. Reflecting once again on another successful year, I am immensely proud how we have successfully delivered multiple projects to many satisfied clients, how we have continued to grow our reputation and how we have continued to reward and provide development opportunities for our people. Page 7
BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Constructing the Future
Vision and Values As a growing business our approach to corporate social responsibility (CSR) is underpinned by our Group's vision, which is to be leaders in the construction of a sustainable future. We define CSR as “the management of our economic, environmental and social responsibilities to benefit future generations”. Our vision is the foundation of our approach to corporate social responsibility and the cornerstones of this foundation incorporate the following values: • Excellence - Striving to deliver the best • Passion - Committed and enthusiastic in all we do • Integrity - Demonstrating strong ethical standards with openness and honesty • Collaboration - Dedicated to working together to achieve results Our corporate social responsibilities span health and safety, climate change and the environment, our people, community involvement, procurement and our supply chain, corporate governance, and economic sustainability. We recognise there are business benefits and opportunities for the Group in the proper management of its corporate social responsibilities. These include increased efficiency improvements. Furthermore, we hope our CSR agenda will help give us a competitive advantage. CSR Management and Strategy The Group’s management of CSR ensures the integration of CSR into our business aiming to: • Identify opportunities for improving efficiencies and reducing cost; • Improve customer and industry perception of the Brims Group; and • Develop future plans to minimise risk and maximise opportunity from rising environmental costs, emerging legislation and changing client/societal expectations. Operating sustainably will help us to further improve the quality of our projects, increase customer satisfaction and strengthen our brand. This strategy is reviewed regularly and continues to be implemented. Health and Safety We are committed to a policy of effectively managing all aspects of health, safety and welfare. Jason Wood is the Board Director responsible for health, safety and the environment. We maintain our fundamental belief that everyone has the right to return home unharmed at the end of each and every working day. We aim to ensure the long-term success of our business by contributing economically, environmentally, and socially to the communities in which we operate. We ensure our people acquire new skills and techniques, to keep them safe and provide them with the right training and development. Monitoring and reporting our performance across the Group are a major part of our control system and enables us to target areas for improvement. However, our measures do not just relate to our own employees but all those working on our sites, whether employed by ourselves or one of our subcontractors. We are pleased to note that there were no HSE enforcement notices in the past year. Page 8
BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Constructing the Future (continued)
Our People The value we place on our employees is central to our culture. We started the year with 205 employees and ended the year with 195. We continue to create a working environment where our employees are motivated to give their best, we provide them with the tools and resources to efficiently carry out their work and reward them competitively. Our objective is to remain the employer of choice which is reflected by our low churn rate. Learning and career development remains an important part of our strategy. All employees undertake an annual performance and development review which helps the preparation of our detailed training plans which ensure employees focus on their own career objectives. Our commitment to equal opportunities is designed to ensure all our employees can develop their full potential within the Group. We recognise the value of a diverse workforce and have policies and practices in place that provide a fair opportunity for everyone in respect of employment, entry to employment, benefits, training, placement and promotion. The Group gives full consideration to applications from disabled persons where the requirements of the job can be adequately fulfilled. Where existing employees become disabled, it is Group policy wherever practicable to provide continuing employment under normal terms and conditions and to provide training, career development and promotion wherever appropriate. Clients and Customers Our business is built on total commitment to our customers and much of our work relies on establishing collaborative relationships. These relationships create a genuine sense of partnership, stimulate innovation, and result in strong long term order books. Environment We aim, as far as reasonably practicable, to protect the environment in all we do, and our action plans are focused on six key objectives: • Performance – To achieve policy commitments to prevent pollution by reducing the number of environmental incidents. • Leadership – Senior management leadership on all environmental issues. • Planning – Effective planning for all construction operations including a pre-construction environmental risk register. • Teamwork – Raising environmental awareness both internally and with all our partners. • Communication – Effectively communicating environment information. • Control – Robust standards for the identification and rectification of environmental issues through the Group’s environmental policy. Analysis of the impacts we have on the environment has led us to focus on the following key areas: • Waste Management – We aim to minimise the quantities initially generated and then maximise the reuse, recycling or recovery of waste materials to ensure that disposal to land fill is minimised. • Influence on Design – Where we have an input into the design process, we aim to take sustainability issues into consideration wherever practical. Procurement and Supply Chain We believe that developing long term relationships with all who provide services to our Group is essential to our ability to provide our clients and customers with projects that deliver to the highest standard. Through early engagement and working in partnership with these providers, we can address key performance requirements for health, safety, environmental and other CSR matters. Page 9
BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Constructing the Future (continued)
Communities Our priority is to make a positive impact within the communities in which we operate. Our policy is based on three key principles of engagement: • Engaging with the communities and individuals in the areas in which we operate; • Delivering wider community benefits such as local employment; and • Charitable investment. Economic Sustainability We recognise to be sustainable in the long term we need to be a profitable Group. However, our commitment is that this should not be at the expense of environmental and social issues and our plans aim to ensure this. Stakeholder Engagement We proactively engage with our key stakeholders who are: local communities, employees, customers, supply chain, regulators, national and local governments. We communicate regularly with employees on CSR issues.
Outlook
The new Governments promise ‘to get Britain building again’ has, in our experience, so far not materialised. Sustained political messages of the dire state of the Country’s finances, financial black holes, the need for tax rises creating additional costs for businesses has resulted in real uncertainty and a lack of investor confidence. As a result, nearly 40% of the projects for which we have tendered over the year have unfortunately not proceeded, which is by far the highest cancellation rate we have ever experienced. This issue has been especially evident within our Teesside operations. With its focus on civil works within the petro-chem sector we have experienced orders being cancelled, ongoing works abandoned, cancelled chemical plant investment and a general stagnation in the petro-chem sector. Fortunately, the Group with its clear leadership and agility to quickly adapt was quick to recognise the market challenges and has been successful in identifying and targeting alternative projects that were more likely to proceed and where funding was not an issue. Therefore, considering the uncertainty and lack of investor confidence, it is very pleasing to be able to report that we have secured the strongest order book to date and looking forward expect to see a continuing demand for Brims proven experience, skilled management teams and robust financials.
Conclusion
We remain confident in our strategy and that we are implementing it successfully. The Group has a number of differentiating strengths that underpin our ability to successfully deliver projects to clients. The Board has a clear strategy for the sustainable growth of the business over the longer term and remains focused on delivering this. The Board will continue to review opportunities and how we develop to ensure it remains appropriate and aligned to delivering shareholder value. We have a first-class business, and the directors looks forward to further success in the future. Approval The Board of Directors of Brims Building Group Limited has approved and authorised the contents of this report for the year ended 31 March 2025. Page 10
BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
................................................ Mr I Clift Director
Date: 22 September 2025
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BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED DIRECTORS' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Directors' responsibilities statement
The directors are responsible for preparing the Group Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the consolidated 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 applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. 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 the Group and of the profit or loss of the Group for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to: ∙select suitable accounting policies for the Group's financial statements and then apply them consistently; ∙make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; ∙state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; ∙prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Group 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 the Group and to 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 the Group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Results and dividends
The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £2,556,041 (2024 - £2,461,402). A dividend of £Nil was paid in the year, no further dividends are proposed (2024 - £300,000).
Directors
The directors who served during the year were:
Mr I Clift
Mr R J Wood
Mr J M Wood
Political contributions
The Group made no political donations during the year (2024 - £Nil).
Future developments
An indication of likely future developments in the business have been included in the Group Strategic Report. Page 12
BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Group meets its day to day working capital requirements through cash generated from operations. At the year end the Group had net current assets of £7,187,594 (2024: £5,072,333) including cash of £20,808,247 (2024: £15,317,144) and made a profit before tax of £3,421,503 (2024: £3,309,967). The Group has no external borrowings and limited financial commitments. The Group's forecasts and projections for the next twelve months show that the Group should be able to continue operational existence for that period, taking into account reasonable possible changes in trading performance. Based on the factors set out above the directors believe that it remains appropriate to prepare the financial statements on going concern basis.
Financial instruments
Objectives and policies The Group finances its activities with a combination of cash and short-term deposits. Other financial assets and liabilities, such as trade debtors and trade creditors, arise directly from the Group's operating activities. Price risk, credit risk, liquidity risk and cash flow risk see disclosures included in the Group Strategic Report in respect of the financial risk management of the Group.
Engagement with suppliers, customers and others
See disclosures included in the Group Strategic Report. Page 13
BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption and energy efficiency action
Methodology Brims SECR reporting is in accordance with UK regulations and includes emissions arising from our fleet, gas and electricity in all sites and offices. To calculate its emissions into equivalent tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2e) the Government’s carbon conversion factors, updated in 2021, have been used. We have measured our scopes 1, 2 and 3 emissions and for the year ended 31 March 2025 (with prior year provided for comparison) the energy usage is as follows: Principal Energy Efficiency Actions The Group operates an accredited ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (integrated with ISO 9001 and ISO 45001) which identifies and controls the environmental impact of our activities and services. We continually look to improve our environmental performance and implement a systematic approach to setting environmental objectives. To improve energy efficiency the Group is looking to use more renewable electricity and will be moving to a more energy efficient office with LED lighting in 2025.
Strategic Report
The Strategic Report has been prepared in accordance with section 414C(11) of the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic and Directors’ Report) Regulations 2013. Page 14
BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Disclosure of information to auditors
Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors' Report is approved has confirmed that: ∙so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company and the Group's auditors are unaware, and ∙the director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the company and the Group's auditors are aware of that information.
Post balance sheet events
There have been no significant events affecting the Group since the year end. In September 2025, the Group moved its head office into a refurbished office in Gateshead that has been specifically designed around wellbeing, sustainability and the future expansion needs of the business.
Auditors
Under section 487(2) of the Companies Act 2006, Armstrong Watson Audit Limited will be deemed to have been reappointed as auditors 28 days after these financial statements were sent to members or 28 days after the latest date prescribed for filing the accounts with the registrar, whichever is earlier. This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
................................................ Mr I Clift Director
Date: 22 September 2025
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BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Brims Building Group Limited (the 'parent company') and its subsidiaries (the 'Group') for the year ended 31 March 2025, which comprise the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Consolidated Balance Sheet, the Company Balance Sheet, the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, the Company Statement of Changes in Equity 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, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). 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 March 2025 and of the Group's profit 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 Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council'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's or the parent company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve 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. Page 16
BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED (CONTINUED)
Other information
The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditors' 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. 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 course of 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.
Opinion 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 Group Strategic Report and the Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and ∙the Group Strategic Report and the 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 Group and the parent company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Group 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 by the parent company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or ∙the parent company financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and 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 12, 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 and the parent company'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 the parent company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. Page 17
BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED (CONTINUED)
Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditors' Report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these Group financial statements. Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below: • We obtained an understanding of laws and regulations that affect the company, focusing on those that had a direct effect on the financial statements or that had a fundamental effect on its operations. Key laws and regulations that we identified included the UK Companies Act, tax legislation and occupational health and employment legislation. • We enquired of the directors, reviewed correspondence with HMRC and reviewed directors meeting minutes for evidence of non-compliance with relevant laws and regulations. We also reviewed controls the directors have in place to ensure compliance. • We gained an understanding of the controls that the directors have in place to prevent and detect fraud. We enquired of the directors about any incidences of fraud that had taken place during the accounting period. • The risk of fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations and fraud was discussed within the audit team and tests were planned and performed to address these risks. We identified the potential for fraud in the following areas: revenue recognition and management override of controls. • We reviewed financial statements disclosures and tested to supporting documentation to assess compliance with relevant laws and regulations discussed above. • We enquired of the directors and third-party advisors about actual and potential litigation and claims. • We performed analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that might indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud. • In addressing the risk of fraud due to management override of internal controls we tested the appropriateness of journal entries and assessed whether the judgements made in making accounting estimates were indicative of a potential bias. A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditors' Report. Page 18
BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED (CONTINUED)
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the company'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 company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditors' 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 company and the company's members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. Michael Morris (Senior Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of Armstrong Watson Audit Limited Statutory Auditors & Chartered Accountants Newcastle upon Tyne 22 September 2025 Page 19
BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| 2025 | 2024
Note | £ | £
Turnover | 4 | 64,427,245 | 58,315,598
Cost of sales |  | (57,953,746) | (52,660,958)
Gross profit |  | 6,473,499 | 5,654,640
Administrative expenses |  | (3,980,475) | (2,962,602)
Other operating income |  | 102,338 | 32,159
Operating profit | 5 | 2,595,362 | 2,724,197
Interest receivable and similar income | 9 | 847,057 | 595,681
Interest payable and similar expenses | 10 | (20,916) | (9,911)
Profit before taxation |  | 3,421,503 | 3,309,967
Tax on profit | 11 | (865,462) | (848,565)
Profit for the financial year |  | 2,556,041 | 2,461,402
There were no recognised gains and losses for 2025 or 2024 other than those included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
There was no other comprehensive income for 2025 (2024: £NIL).
The notes on pages 27 to 48 form part of these financial statements.
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BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED REGISTERED NUMBER: 07683927 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
|  | 2025 |  | 2024
Note |  | £ |  | £
Fixed assets |  |  |  |  |
Tangible assets | 13 |  | 2,755,830 |  | 1,910,418
Current assets |  |  |  |  |
Debtors: amounts falling due within one year | 15 | 9,554,433 |  | 10,445,004 |
Bank and cash balances |  | 20,808,247 |  | 15,317,144 |
|  | 30,362,680 |  | 25,762,148 |
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | 17 | (23,175,086) |  | (20,689,815) |
Net current assets |  |  | 7,187,594 |  | 5,072,333
Total assets less current liabilities |  |  | 9,943,424 |  | 6,982,751
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year |  |  | (342,297) |  | (94,824)
Provisions for liabilities |  |  |  |  |
Deferred taxation |  | (187,498) |  | (30,339) |
Net assets |  |  | 9,413,629 |  | 6,857,588
Capital and reserves |  |  |  |  |
Called up share capital | 21 |  | 600 |  | 600
Capital redemption reserve | 22 |  | 200 |  | 200
Other reserves | 22 |  | 66,665 |  | 66,665
Profit and loss account | 22 |  | 9,346,164 |  | 6,790,123
|  |  | 9,413,629 |  | 6,857,588
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by:
................................................ Mr I Clift
Director
Date: 22 September 2025
The notes on pages 27 to 48 form part of these financial statements. Page 21
BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED REGISTERED NUMBER: 07683927 COMPANY BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
|  | 2025 |  | 2024
Note |  | £ |  | £
Fixed assets |  |  |  |  |
Tangible assets | 13 |  | 1,774,569 |  | 1,194,832
Investments | 14 |  | 503 |  | 503
|  |  | 1,775,072 |  | 1,195,335
Current assets |  |  |  |  |
Debtors: amounts falling due within one year | 15 | 150,193 |  | 107,699 |
Bank and cash balances |  | 3,059,703 |  | 2,787,026 |
|  | 3,209,896 |  | 2,894,725 |
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | 17 | (759,889) |  | (63,613) |
Net current assets |  |  | 2,450,007 |  | 2,831,112
Total assets less current liabilities |  |  | 4,225,079 |  | 4,026,447
Provisions for liabilities |  |  |  |  |
Deferred taxation |  | (72,098) |  | - |
|  |  | (72,098) |  | -
Net assets |  |  | 4,152,981 |  | 4,026,447
Capital and reserves |  |  |  |  |
Called up share capital | 21 |  | 600 |  | 600
Capital redemption reserve | 22 |  | 200 |  | 200
Profit and loss account brought forward |  | 4,025,647 |  | 3,050,077 |
Profit for the year |  | 126,534 |  | 1,275,570 |
Other changes in the profit and loss account |  | - |  | (300,000) |
Profit and loss account carried forward |  |  | 4,152,181 |  | 4,025,647
|  |  | 4,152,981 |  | 4,026,447
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by:
................................................ Mr I Clift
Director
Date: 22 September 2025
The notes on pages 27 to 48 form part of these financial statements. Page 22
BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Called up share capital | Merger reserves | Capital redemption reserve | Profit and loss account | Total equity
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £
At 1 April 2023 | 600 | 66,665 | 200 | 4,628,721 | 4,696,186
Comprehensive income for the year |  |  |  |  |
Profit for the year | - | - | - | 2,461,402 | 2,461,402
Contributions by and distributions to owners |  |  |  |  |
Dividends: Equity capital | - | - | - | (300,000) | (300,000)
At 1 April 2024 | 600 | 66,665 | 200 | 6,790,123 | 6,857,588
Comprehensive income for the year |  |  |  |  |
Profit for the year | - | - | - | 2,556,041 | 2,556,041
At 31 March 2025 | 600 | 66,665 | 200 | 9,346,164 | 9,413,629
| The notes on pages 27 to 48 form part of these financial statements.
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BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Called up share capital | Capital redemption reserve | Profit and loss account | Total equity
| £ | £ | £ | £
At 1 April 2023 | 600 | 200 | 3,050,077 | 3,050,877
Comprehensive income for the year |  |  |  |
Profit for the year | - | - | 1,275,570 | 1,275,570
Contributions by and distributions to owners |  |  |  |
Dividends: Equity capital | - | - | (300,000) | (300,000)
At 1 April 2024 | 600 | 200 | 4,025,647 | 4,026,447
Comprehensive income for the year |  |  |  |
Profit for the year | - | - | 126,534 | 126,534
At 31 March 2025 | 600 | 200 | 4,152,181 | 4,152,981
| The notes on pages 27 to 48 form part of these financial statements.
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BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
|  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  | £ | £
Cash flows from operating activities |  |
Profit for the financial year | 2,556,041 | 2,461,402
Adjustments for: |  |
Taxation charge | 865,462 | 848,565
Interest paid | 20,916 | 9,911
Interest received | (847,057) | (595,681)
Profit on disposal of tangible assets | (55,261) | (58,123)
Depreciation and impairment of tangible assets | 263,732 | 167,323
Decrease/(increase) in debtors | 890,570 | (3,404,296)
Increase in creditors | 2,684,475 | 6,358,654
Corporation tax paid | (1,000,000) | (292,932)
Net cash generated from operating activities | 5,378,878 | 5,494,823
Cash flows from investing activities |  |
Purchase of tangible fixed assets | (1,113,049) | (1,415,431)
Proceeds from disposal of tangible fixed assets | 59,163 | 58,123
Interest received | 847,057 | 595,681
Net cash from investing activities | (206,829) | (761,627)
Cash flows from financing activities |  |
Payment of finance leases obligations | 339,970 | 105,781
Dividends paid | - | (300,000)
Interest paid | (20,916) | (9,911)
Net cash used in financing activities | 319,054 | (204,130)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 5,491,103 | 4,529,066
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 15,317,144 | 10,788,078
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year | 20,808,247 | 15,317,144
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise: |  |
Cash at bank and in hand | 20,808,247 | 15,317,144
The notes on pages 27 to 48 form part of these financial statements.
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BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED CONSOLIDATED ANALYSIS OF NET DEBT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
|  | At 1 April 2024 | Cash flows | New finance leases | At 31 March 2025
|  | £ | £ | £ | £
Cash at bank and in hand | 15,317,144 | 5,491,103 | - | 20,808,247
Debt due within 1 year | (70,194) | 70,194 | - | -
Finance leases | (143,151) | 48,327 | (388,297) | (483,121)
| 15,103,799 | 5,609,624 | (388,297) | 20,325,126
The notes on pages 27 to 48 form part of these financial statements.
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BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1. | General information
Brims Building Group Limited ("the company") is a private limited company domiciled and incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Ravensworth House Fifth Avenue, Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead, England, NE11 0HF. The Group consists of Brims Building Group Limited and all of its subsidiaries. 2.Accounting policies
| 2.1 | Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006. The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires Group management to exercise judgement in applying the Group's accounting policies (see note 3). 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. The parent company is a qualifying entity for the purposes of FRS 102, being a member of a group where the parent of that group prepares publicly available consolidated financial statements, including this company, which are intended to give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the group. The company has therefore taken advantage of exemptions from the following disclosure requirements for parent company information presented within the consolidated financial statements: • Section 7 'Statement of Cash Flows': Presentation of a statement of cash flow and related notes and disclosures; • Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments' and Section 12 'Other Financial Instrument Issues: Interest income/expense and net gains/losses for financial instruments not measured at fair value; basis of determining fair values; details of collateral, loan defaults or breaches, details of hedges, hedging fair value changes recognised in profit or loss and in other comprehensive income; • Section 26 'Share based Payment': Share-based payment expense charged to profit or loss, reconciliation of opening and closing number and weighted average exercise price of share options, how the fair value of options granted was measured, measurement and carrying amount of liabilities for cash-settled share-based payments, explanation of modifications to arrangements; • Section 33 'Related Party Disclosures': Compensation for key management personnel. Page 27
BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2.Accounting policies (continued)
| 2.2 | Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements present the results of the company and its own subsidiaries ("the Group") as if they form a single entity. Intercompany transactions and balances between group companies are therefore eliminated in full. The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of business combinations using the purchase method. In the Balance Sheet, the acquiree's identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities are initially recognised at their fair values at the acquisition date. The results of acquired operations are included in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income from the date on which control is obtained. They are deconsolidated from the date control ceases. In accordance with the transitional exemption available in FRS 102, the Group has chosen not to retrospectively apply the standard to business combinations that occurred before the date of transition to FRS 102.
| 2.3 | Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Group meets its day to day working capital requirements through cash generated from operations. The Group's forecasts and projections for the next twelve months show that the Group should be able to continue operational existence for that period, taking into account reasonable possible changes in trading performance. Based on the factors set out above the directors believe that it remains appropriate to prepare the financial statements on going concern basis.
| 2.4 | Turnover
Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.
| 2.5 | Operating leases: the Group as lessee
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.
| 2.6 | Government grants
Grants are accounted under the accruals model as permitted by FRS 102. Grants relating to expenditure on tangible fixed assets are credited to profit or loss at the same rate as the depreciation on the assets to which the grant relates. The deferred element of grants is included in creditors as deferred income. Grants of a revenue nature are recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income in the same period as the related expenditure. Page 28
BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2.Accounting policies (continued)
| 2.7 | Interest income
Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.
| 2.8 | Finance costs
Finance costs are charged to profit or loss over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.
| 2.9 | Pensions
Defined contribution pension plan The Group operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Group pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Group has no further payment obligations. The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Balance Sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Group in independently administered funds.
| 2.10 | Current and deferred taxation
The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively. The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date in the countries where the company and the Group operate and generate income. Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the balance sheet date, except that: ∙The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; ∙Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met; and ∙Where they relate to timing differences in respect of interests in subsidiaries, associates, branches and joint ventures and the Group can control the reversal of the timing differences and such reversal is not considered probable in the foreseeable future. Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. Page 29
BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2.Accounting policies (continued)
| 2.11 | Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management. Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives. Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
|  |  |  | Leasehold land and buildings | - | 2% | Straight line
|  |  |  | Plant and machinery | - | 33% | Straight line
|  |  |  | Motor vehicles | - | 25% | Straight line
|  |  |  | Fixtures and fittings | - | 25% | Straight line
|  |  |  | Office equipment | - | 33% | Straight line
The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date. Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.
| 2.12 | Fixed assets investments
Fixed asset investments are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. In the parent company financial statements, investments in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the group. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. Page 30
BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2.Accounting policies (continued)
| 2.13 | Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the group 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. The carrying amount of the investments accounted for using the equity method is tested for impairment as a single asset. Any goodwill included in the carrying amount of the investment is not tested separately for impairment. 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.
| 2.14 | Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the group 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 group.
| 2.15 | 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 Group is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
| 2.16 | Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due. Page 31
BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2.Accounting policies (continued)
| 2.17 | Leases
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases. Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
| 2.18 | Share capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Equity instruments are measured at the fair value of the cash or other resources received or receivable, net of the direct costs of issuing the equity instruments. If payment is deferred and the time value of money is material, the initial measurement is on a present value basis.
| 2.19 | Cash and cash equivalents
Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value. In the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Group's cash management.
| 2.20 | Provisions for liabilities
Provisions are recognised when an event has taken place that gives rise to a legal or constructive obligation, a transfer of economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made. Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties. Deferred tax liabilities are also presented within provisions but are measured in accordance with the accounting policy on taxation. Increases in provisions are generally charged as an expense to profit or loss.
| 2.21 | Financial instruments
The Group has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments. The Group has elected to apply the recognition and measurement provisions of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (as adopted by the UK Endorsement Board) with the disclosure requirements of Sections 11 and 12 and the other presentation requirements of FRS 102. Financial instruments are recognised in the Group's Balance Sheet when the Group 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. Page 32
BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2.Accounting policies (continued)
| 2.21 | Financial instruments (continued)
Basic financial assets Basic financial assets, which include trade and other debtors, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusted for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial assets that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss) and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, 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. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Group's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other debtors due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments. Other financial assets Other financial assets, which includes investments in equity instruments which are not classified as subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the recognised transaction price. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with the changes in fair value being recognised in the profit or loss. Where other financial assets are not publicly traded, hence their fair value cannot be measured reliably, they are measured at cost less impairment. Impairment of financial assets At the end of each reporting period financial assets measured at amortised cost are assessed for objective evidence of impairment. If an asset is impaired the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss. 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 cash flows at the asset(s) original effective 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 had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the profit or loss. 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 Group after the deduction of all its liabilities. Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other creditors, bank loans, other loans and loans due to fellow group companies are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusting for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial liabilities that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss). When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest, discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. Page 33
BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2.Accounting policies (continued)
| 2.21 | Financial instruments (continued)
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade creditors are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are 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 cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Group transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the Group 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 Group's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled. Page 34
BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
3. | Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the group'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 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. Critical judgements The following judgements (apart from those involving estimates) have had the most significant effect on amounts recognised in the financial statements. Assessing indicators of impairment In assessing whether there have been any indicators of impairment of assets, the directors have considered both external and internal sources of information such as market conditions, counterparty credit ratings and experience of recoverability. There have been no indicators of impairment identified during the current financial year. Key sources of estimation uncertainty The estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities are as follows. Valuation of work in progress Accounting estimates include the valuation of work in progress and profit on long term contracts. The group valuation policy dictates that if a contract is less than 80% complete, the group considers that the contract is at too early a stage to assess with reasonable certainty that the contract will be profitable and so profit recognised is based on costs incurred plus the expected percentage contribution of each project rounded down to the nearest 0.5%, capped at 3.5%. If a contract is greater than 80% complete, the profit recognised is a percentage of estimated total sales for a project based on costs incurred so far. Depreciation Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, less the residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset. An estimate of the useful economic life of assets is detailed in the depreciation accounting policy. The carrying amount is £2,766,107 (2024 - £1,910,418). Page 35
BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
4. | Turnover
| An analysis of turnover by class of business is as follows:
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Construction contract revenue | 64,427,245 | 58,315,598
| All turnover arose within the United Kingdom.
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Other revenue |  |
| Interest income | 847,057 | 595,681
| Rental income | 30,918 | -
| Insurance claims | 43,000 | -
| Grants received | 28,420 | 32,159
5. | Operating profit
| The operating profit is stated after charging:
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Government grants | (28,420) | (32,159)
| Depreciation of tangible fixed assets | 263,732 | 167,323
| Profit on disposal of tangible fixed assets | (55,261) | (58,123)
| Other operating lease rentals | 44,460 | 48,876
6. | Auditors' remuneration
| During the year, the Group obtained the following services from the company's auditors and their associates:
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| For audit services |  |
| Audit of the financial statements of the group and company | 4,380 | 4,000
| Audit of the financial statements of the company's subsidiaries | 21,000 | 19,500
| The audit fee for the company is borne by its subsidiary companies, Brims Construction Limited.
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BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
7. | Employees
| Staff costs, including directors' remuneration, employed by the Group and Company were as follows:
|  | Group | Group | Company | Company
|  | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024
|  | £ | £ | £ | £
| Wages and salaries | 11,171,379 | 11,423,281 | 750,000 | -
| Social security costs | 1,333,809 | 1,261,297 | 103,186 | -
| Cost of defined contribution scheme | 1,581,012 | 873,984 | - | -
|  | 14,086,200 | 13,558,562 | 853,186 | -
| The average monthly number of employees, including the directors, employed by the Group and Company during the year was as follows:
|  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  | No. | No.
|  | Administration | 13 | 17
|  | Executive Management | 4 | 4
|  | Site Management | 87 | 90
|  | Site Labour | 91 | 94
|  |  | 195 | 205
8. | Directors' remuneration
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Directors' emoluments | 2,432,631 | 1,910,983
| Group contributions to defined contribution pension schemes | 59,805 | 119,240
|  | 2,492,436 | 2,030,223
| During the year retirement benefits were accruing to 3 directors (2024 - 3) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.
| The highest paid director received remuneration of £811,619 (2024 - £657,579).
| The value of the Group's contributions paid to a defined contribution pension scheme in respect of the highest paid director amounted to £19,935 (2024 - £24,270).
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BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
9. | Interest receivable and similar income
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Interest on bank deposits | 841,452 | 457,954
| Other interest receivable | 5,605 | 137,727
|  | 847,057 | 595,681
10. | Interest payable and similar expenses
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Bank interest payable | 40 | 19
| Interest on finance leases and hire purchase contracts | 20,876 | 9,892
|  | 20,916 | 9,911
11. | Taxation
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Corporation tax |  |
| Current tax on profits for the year | 708,168 | 838,852
| Adjustments in respect of previous periods | 135 | 5,534
| Total current tax | 708,303 | 844,386
| Deferred tax |  |
| Origination and reversal of timing differences | 157,159 | 4,179
| Total deferred tax | 157,159 | 4,179
| Tax on profit | 865,462 | 848,565
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BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 11.Taxation (continued)
| Factors affecting tax charge for the year
| The tax assessed for the year is higher than (2024 - higher than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 - 25%). The differences are explained below:
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Profit on ordinary activities before tax | 3,421,503 | 3,309,967
| Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 - 25%) | 855,376 | 827,492
| Effects of: |  |
| Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit | 658 | 6,272
| Adjustments in respect of prior years | 135 | 5,534
| Fixed Asset Differences | 9,293 | 9,267
| Total tax charge for the year | 865,462 | 848,565
12. | Dividends
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Dividends paid | - | 300,000
|  | - | 300,000
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|  | BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| 13. | Tangible fixed assets
|  | Group
|  | Leasehold land and buildings | Plant and machinery | Fixtures and fittings | Office equipment | Motor vehicles | Total
|  | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £
| Cost or valuation |  |  |  |  |  |
| At 1 April 2024 | 1,846,773 | (2,734) | 39,639 | 128,506 | 447,014 | 2,459,198
| Additions | 616,664 | - | - | 7,468 | 488,914 | 1,113,046
| Disposals | - | - | - | - | (171,835) | (171,835)
| At 31 March 2025 | 2,463,437 | (2,734) | 39,639 | 135,974 | 764,093 | 3,400,409
| Depreciation |  |  |  |  |  |
| At 1 April 2024 | 133,388 | (2,734) | 38,742 | 101,759 | 277,625 | 548,780
| Charge for the year | 49,475 | - | 897 | 19,066 | 194,294 | 263,732
| Disposals | - | - | - | - | (167,933) | (167,933)
| At 31 March 2025 | 182,863 | (2,734) | 39,639 | 120,825 | 303,986 | 644,579
| Net book value |  |  |  |  |  |
| At 31 March 2025 | 2,280,574 | - | - | 15,149 | 460,107 | 2,755,830
| At 31 March 2024 | 1,713,385 | - | 897 | 26,747 | 169,389 | 1,910,418
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BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 13.Tangible fixed assets (continued)
| The net book value of land and buildings may be further analysed as follows:
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Long leasehold | 2,280,574 | 1,713,385
|  | 2,280,574 | 1,713,385
| The net book value of assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts, included above, are as follows:
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Motor vehicles | 483,121 | 151,028
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BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 13.Tangible fixed assets (continued)
| Company
|  | Leasehold land and buildings
|  | £
| Cost or valuation |
| At 1 April 2024 | 1,219,390
| Additions | 616,664
| At 31 March 2025 | 1,836,054
| Depreciation |
| At 1 April 2024 | 24,558
| Charge for the year on owned assets | 36,927
| At 31 March 2025 | 61,485
| Net book value |
| At 31 March 2025 | 1,774,569
| At 31 March 2024 | 1,194,832
| The net book value of land and buildings may be further analysed as follows:
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Long leasehold | 1,774,569 | 1,194,832
|  | 1,774,569 | 1,194,832
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BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
14. | Fixed asset investments
| Company
|  | Investments in subsidiary companies
|  | £
| Cost or valuation |
| At 1 April 2024 | 503
| At 31 March 2025 | 503
| Net book value |
| At 31 March 2025 | 503
| At 31 March 2024 | 503
| Subsidiary undertakings
| The following were subsidiary undertakings of the company:
| Name | Registered office | Class of shares | Holding
| Brims Construction Limited - Building and construction contractors | Ravensworth House Fifth Avenue, Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead, England, NE11 0HF | Ordinary shares | 100%
| Brims Civil Engineering Limited - Dormant company | Ravensworth House Fifth Avenue, Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead, England, NE11 0HF | Ordinary shares | 100%
| Brims Homes Limited - Dormant company | Ravensworth House Fifth Avenue, Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead, England, NE11 0HF | Ordinary shares | 100%
| Brims Maintenance Limited - Dormant company | Ravensworth House Fifth Avenue, Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead, England, NE11 0HF | Ordinary shares | 100%
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BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
15. | Debtors
|  | Group | Group | Company | Company
|  | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024
|  | £ | £ | £ | £
| Trade debtors | 6,652,984 | 7,052,736 | - | 14,190
| Amounts owed by group undertakings | - | - | 25,243 | 6,666
| Other debtors | 121,822 | 86,843 | 121,822 | 86,843
| Gross amounts owed by contract customers | 2,720,586 | 3,242,306 | - | -
| Prepayments and accrued income | 59,041 | 63,119 | 3,128 | -
|  | 9,554,433 | 10,445,004 | 150,193 | 107,699
16. | Cash and cash equivalents
|  | Group | Group | Company | Company
|  | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024
|  | £ | £ | £ | £
| Cash at bank and in hand | 20,808,247 | 15,317,144 | 3,059,703 | 2,787,026
|  | 20,808,247 | 15,317,144 | 3,059,703 | 2,787,026
17. | Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
|  | Group | Group | Company | Company
|  | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024
|  | £ | £ | £ | £
| Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts | 140,824 | 48,327 | - | -
| Payments received on account | 3,597,053 | 2,661,141 | - | -
| Trade creditors | 5,912,821 | 6,620,401 | 391 | 13,462
| Amounts owed to group undertakings | - | - | 753,609 | -
| Corporation tax | 362,322 | 834,736 | 135 | 50,148
| Other taxation and social security | 1,616,392 | 1,110,855 | - | -
| Other creditors | 3,050,917 | 1,069,809 | 4 | 3
| Accruals and deferred income | 8,494,757 | 8,344,546 | 5,750 | -
|  | 23,175,086 | 20,689,815 | 759,889 | 63,613
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BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
18. | Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year
|  | Group | Group
|  | 2025 | 2024
|  | £ | £
| Net obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts | 342,297 | 94,824
19. | Hire purchase and finance leases
| Minimum lease payments under hire purchase fall due as follows:
|  | Group | Group
|  | 2025 | 2024
|  | £ | £
| Within one year | 140,824 | 48,327
| Between 1-5 years | 342,297 | 94,824
|  | 483,121 | 143,151
| Hire purchase and finance lease payments represent rentals payable by the company or group for certain motor vehicles. Leases include purchase options at the end of the lease period, and no restrictions are placed on the use of the assets. The average lease term is 44 months. All leases are on a fixed repayment basis and no arrangements have been entered into for contingent rental payments. Hire purchase and finance lease obligations are secured against the assets to which they relate.
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BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
20. | Deferred taxation
| Group
|  | 2025
|  | £
| At beginning of year | (30,339)
| Charged to profit or loss | (157,159)
| At end of year | (187,498)
| Company
|  | £
| At beginning of year | -
| Charged to profit or loss | (72,098)
| At end of year | (72,098)
| The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:
|  | Group | Group | Company
|  | 2025 | 2024 | 2025
|  | £ | £ | £
| Accelerated capital allowances | 188,870 | 47,086 | 72,098
| Retirement benefit obligation | (1,372) | (16,747) | -
|  | 187,498 | 30,339 | 72,098
21. | Share capital
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
|  | Allotted, called up and fully paid |  |
|  | 300 (2024 - 300) Ordinary shares shares of £1.00 each | 300 | 300
|  | 300 (2024 - 300) Deferred ordinary shares shares of £1.00 each | 300 | 300
|  |  | 600 | 600
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BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
22. | Reserves
Called up share capital This represents the nominal value of shares that have been issued. Capital redemption reserve This records the nominal value of shares repurchased by the company. Merger Reserve This reserve was created following a group reorganisation and represents share premium reserve of a subsidiary company acquired as a business combination using merger accounting principles. Profit and loss account This reserve records retained earnings and accumulated losses.
23. | Retirement benefit schemes
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Defined contributions schemes |  |
| Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes | 994,960 | 873,984
| The group operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the group in an independently administered fund. Contributions totalling £5,485 (2024 - £70,194) were payable to the scheme at the end of the year and are included in creditors.
24. | Commitments under operating leases
| At 31 March 2025 the Group and the company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:
|  | Group | Group
|  | 2025 | 2024
|  | £ | £
| Not later than 1 year | 13,082 | 22,236
|  | 13,082 | 22,236
25. | Directors' transactions
Dividends totalling £NIL (2024: £300,000) were paid in the year in respect of shares held by the company's directors. Page 47
BRIMS BUILDING GROUP LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
26. | Controlling party
The directors do not consider there to be an ultimate controlling party.
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