Company registration number 09064516 (England and Wales)
DENNIS MAPS LIMITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
DENNIS MAPS LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
S R Burry
R Gilson
H Hendley
P J Reynolds
Company number
09064516
Registered office
Unit 2, Grove Lane
Frome
Somerset
BA11 4AT
Auditor
Bright Grahame Murray
3rd Floor
114a Cromwell Road
London
SW7 4AG
DENNIS MAPS LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1
Notes to the financial statements
2 - 8
DENNIS MAPS LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
31 March 2025
- 1 -
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
5
854,738
904,725
Current assets
Stocks
351,654
242,024
Debtors
6
326,199
394,686
Cash at bank and in hand
1,297,367
1,155,541
1,975,220
1,792,251
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
7
(502,035)
(450,903)
Net current assets
1,473,185
1,341,348
Total assets less current liabilities
2,327,923
2,246,073
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
8
(610,000)
(610,000)
Provisions for liabilities
(171,273)
(150,846)
Net assets
1,546,650
1,485,227
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
1,000
1,000
Share premium account
156,025
156,025
Profit and loss reserves
1,389,625
1,328,202
Total equity
1,546,650
1,485,227

These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 2 October 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
S R Burry
P J Reynolds
Director
Director
Company registration number 09064516 (England and Wales)
DENNIS MAPS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

Dennis Maps Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Unit 2, Grove Lane, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4AT.

1.1
Basis of preparation

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

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

1.2
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.

The company recognises revenue from the following major sources:

The nature, timing of satisfaction of performance obligations and significant payment terms of the company's major source of revenue is as follows:

Sales of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer (usually on dispatch of the goods), the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

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:

Land and buildings Leasehold
Over the period of the lease
Plant and machinery
Straight line over 3 to 10 years

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.

DENNIS MAPS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.4
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.

1.5
Stocks

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

 

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

At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.

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.

DENNIS MAPS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Classification of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.

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
Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.

DENNIS MAPS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 5 -
Deferred tax

Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.

 

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.

1.10
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.

1.11
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

1.12
Leases
As lessee

Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.

1.13
Foreign exchange

Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.

2
Turnover and other revenue
2025
2024
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Printing of maps
3,243,442
2,970,417
2025
2024
£
£
Other revenue
Interest income
11,798
8,976
DENNIS MAPS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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3
Employees

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

2025
2024
Number
Number
Total
30
28
4
Directors' remuneration
2025
2024
£
£
Remuneration paid to directors
206,139
193,623
5
Tangible fixed assets
Land and buildings
Plant and machinery etc
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 April 2024
422,012
1,772,663
2,194,675
Additions
-
0
59,932
59,932
At 31 March 2025
422,012
1,832,595
2,254,607
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2024
242,678
1,047,272
1,289,950
Depreciation charged in the year
27,518
82,401
109,919
At 31 March 2025
270,196
1,129,673
1,399,869
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
151,816
702,922
854,738
At 31 March 2024
179,334
725,391
904,725
6
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
225,933
221,274
Other debtors
100,266
173,412
326,199
394,686
DENNIS MAPS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 7 -
7
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Trade creditors
189,262
194,645
Corporation tax
541
-
0
Other taxation and social security
20,727
24,937
Other creditors
291,505
231,321
502,035
450,903

Included within other creditors is a pension liability of £6,541 (2024: £10,937).

8
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025
2024
£
£
Other creditors
610,000
610,000

Other creditors represent loans which are secured over the assets of the company. Due to the change in ownership of the company on 1 August 2025, £407,500 will be repaid within the current financial year.

9
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:

Senior Statutory Auditor:
Paul Davis
Statutory Auditor:
Bright Grahame Murray
Date of audit report:
3 October 2025
10
Operating lease commitments
As lessee

The increase in the amount of the operating lease commitments relates primarily to the negotiation of a new lease upon the property at Unit 2, Grove Lane, Frome.

DENNIS MAPS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
10
Operating lease commitments
(Continued)
- 8 -

At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:

2025
2024
£
£
Within 1 year
127,409
148,956
Years 2-5
384,979
475,673
After 5 years
-
36,716
Total commitments
512,388
661,345
11
Events after the reporting date

Change of ownership

 

On 1 August 2025, the company was acquired by Ordnance Survey Limited. This transaction occurred after the reporting date and is therefore classified as a non-adjusting event under Section 32 of FRS 102.

 

The acquisition is expected to bring strategic benefits and additional resources to the company. No adjustments have been made to the financial statements in respect of this event. The directors have assessed the implications of the change in ownership and continue to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis.

12
Directors' transactions

Included within other debtors is an interest free loan totalling £10,000 which was advanced to a director on 7 January 2022. There is no fixed date for its repayment.

13
Ultimate controlling parties

The company is under the control of its shareholders in accordance with the terms of the shareholders' agreement.

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