Company registration number 05167936 (England and Wales)
CHRISTOPHER WARD LONDON LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
CHRISTOPHER WARD LONDON LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
P M Ellis
M B France
J J Keech
S L Baumann
(Appointed 23 September 2024)
Secretary
J J Keech
Company number
05167936
Registered office
14-18 Bell Street
Maidenhead
SL6 1BR
Auditor
Spencer Gardner Dickins (Audit Services) Limited
3 Coventry Innovation Village
Cheetah Road
Coventry
CV1 2TL
CHRISTOPHER WARD LONDON LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Directors' report
3 - 4
Independent auditor's report
5 - 7
Statement of income and retained earnings
8
Balance sheet
9
Notes to the financial statements
10 - 22
CHRISTOPHER WARD LONDON LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 March 2025.

FAIR REVIEW OF THE BUSINESS

Business review

The business had an excellent year with sales of £43,966k, an increase of 50% and an ‘Adjusted EBITDA’ of £3,537k – a decrease of 14%. EBITDA is stated after £910k of donations to charitable and not-for-profit organisations as part of our 2% for Good initiative, which takes our total donated to nearly £2m in the last five years.

The sales growth for the Christopher Ward brand was up 50% with sales up 29% in the UK and 60% internationally. The USA, our main market, continues its excellent growth with a sales increase of 71%.

All our product platforms saw significant growth across the year, and our overall performance benefited from another strong performance from our signature Bel Canto collection. Bespoke continued its positive trajectory with an 84% increase.

The reduction in our gross profit margin was principally due to changes in product mix and the extra costs associated with more international shipping. With administrative expenses increasing due to our continued investment in our people, offices, showrooms and systems as we continue to prepare for future growth.

Non recurring items of £397k (2024 - £43k) related principally to overlap and one-off costs of our head office move. After non recurring items our EBITDA was £3,140 (2024 - £4,091k).

Capital expenditure of £2,011k (2024 - £379k) relates to our head office move and the continued investment in systems and business infrastructure.

Business Developments

During the next financial year our physical footprint will continue to develop in the UK and the continuing success of our UK showrooms. And, as the business continues to grow, we continue to plan for further investment in talent and business infrastructure.

Cash position and funding

As at the balance sheet date the Net Cash position of the company amounted to £2,221k (2024 - £2,869k).

Having allowed for increased capital spending mentioned above, the directors believe the Company has sufficient liquidity to fund its capital needs and the future growth of the Christopher Ward brand.

Economic risk

Global economic factors can disrupt our supply chain for watch components. This includes potential slowdowns or disruptions arising from geopolitical events, trade restrictions, or fluctuations in commodity prices. The company actively monitors these factors and implements mitigation strategies such as diversifying suppliers and maintaining buffer inventory levels to ensure production continuity. The directors continuously assess these risks and their potential impact on the business.

Liquidity risk

The company seeks to manage financial risk by ensuring sufficient liquidity is available to meet foreseeable needs and invest cash assets safely and profitably. The directors mitigate this risk by focusing on cash management and detailed cash flow forecasting.

CHRISTOPHER WARD LONDON LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

Currency risk

The nature of the business is that it is exposed to some degree to currency risk as it principally incurs costs in Sterling, Swiss Francs and US dollars. In addition, it principally sells its products in Sterling, Swiss Francs and US dollars. This potential currency risk is managed by applying sensible currency assumptions to all purchasing decisions, utilising the natural exchange rate hedge that is afforded by operating in different currencies and supplementing this with currency hedging, principally forward exchange contracts.

Going Concern

In view of the Company’s funding position which is covered earlier, the directors have assessed the Company's position and are satisfied sufficient liquidity is available to meet its working capital and other capital requirements for the next twelve months.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021
| £’000 | £’000 | £’000 | £’000 | £’000
Turnover | 45,369 | 29,220 | 13,057 | 9,958 | 10,417
Adjusted EBITDA | 3,537 | 4,134 | 195 | 42 | (1,411)
Capital expenditure | 2,130 | 477 | 295 | 205 | 617
Working Capital * | 653 | (10) | (6,567) | (506) | 598
Net Cash position (cash less bank overdrafts and loans) | 2,221 | 2,869 | 5,954 | 349 | 160
Charitable donations | 910 | 611 | 207 | 28 | 228

*This is after excluding cash/bank loans and overdrafts as well as accumulated interest on BGF and Founders Loan Notes and deferred tax balances.

On behalf of the board

P M Ellis
Director
12 July 2025
CHRISTOPHER WARD LONDON LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Principal activities
The principal activity of the company continued to be that of the sourcing and supply of watches.
Results and dividends

The results for the year are set out on page 8.

No ordinary dividends were paid. The directors do not recommend payment of a final dividend.

Directors

The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:

P M Ellis
M B France
J J Keech
S L Baumann
(Appointed 23 September 2024)
Auditor

The auditor, Spencer Gardner Dickins (Audit Services) Limited, is deemed to be reappointed under section 487(2) of the Companies Act 2006.

Statement of directors' responsibilities

The directors are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:

- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;

- make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Statement of disclosure to auditor

So far as each person who was a director at the date of approving this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company’s auditor is unaware. Additionally, the directors individually have taken all the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit information and to establish that the company’s auditor is aware of that information.

Medium-sized companies exemption

This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the medium-sized companies exemption.

CHRISTOPHER WARD LONDON LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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On behalf of the board
P M Ellis
Director
12 July 2025
CHRISTOPHER WARD LONDON LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF CHRISTOPHER WARD LONDON LIMITED
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Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Christopher Ward London Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the statement of income and retained earnings, the balance sheet and notes to the financial statements, including 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 company's affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of its 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 Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the 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.

Other information

The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. 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.

Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit:

- the information given in the strategic report and the directors' r eport for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and

- the strategic report and the directors' report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

CHRISTOPHER WARD LONDON LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF CHRISTOPHER WARD LONDON LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identifie d material misstatements in the strategic report or the directors' r eport.

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

- adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or

- the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records 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' r esponsibilities s tatement, 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 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 company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor's 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 auditor's 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 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:

- Enquiring of management and those charged with governance around actual and potential litigation and claims.

- Enquiring of entity staff in tax and compliance functions to identify any instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations.

- Reviewing minutes of meetings of those charged with governance.

- Reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

- Performing audit work over the risk of management override of controls and risk of fraud in revenue recognition, including testing of journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business and reviewing accounting estimates for bias.

Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.

A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.

CHRISTOPHER WARD LONDON LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF CHRISTOPHER WARD LONDON LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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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 auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Demsey Slater FCCA
Senior Statutory Auditor
For and on behalf of Spencer Gardner Dickins (Audit Services) Limited
14 July 2025
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
3 Coventry Innovation Village
Cheetah Road
Coventry
CV1 2TL
CHRISTOPHER WARD LONDON LIMITED
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£'000
£'000
Turnover
3
43,966
29,220
Cost of sales
(32,394)
(19,754)
Gross profit
11,572
9,466
Administrative expenses
(8,035)
(5,332)
Adjusted EBITDA
3,537
4,134
Non recurring items
4
(397)
(43)
EBITDA
3,140
4,091
Depreciation
(224)
(63)
Amortisation
(203)
(246)
Operating profit
5
2,713
3,782
Interest receivable and similar income
9
48
154
Interest payable and similar expenses
10
(8)
(3)
Profit before taxation
2,753
3,933
Tax on profit
11
(156)
-
0
Profit for the financial year
2,597
3,933
Retained earnings brought forward
(3,077)
(7,010)
Retained earnings carried forward
(480)
(3,077)

The profit and loss account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.

CHRISTOPHER WARD LONDON LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 MARCH 2025
31 March 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£'000
£'000
£'000
£'000
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
12
501
360
Tangible assets
13
1,588
177
2,089
537
Current assets
Stocks
14
6,666
5,275
Debtors
15
5,345
3,917
Cash at bank and in hand
2,221
2,869
14,232
12,061
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
16
(11,358)
(9,202)
Net current assets
2,874
2,859
Total assets less current liabilities
4,963
3,396
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
17
(2,275)
(3,461)
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
18
156
-
0
(156)
-
Net assets/(liabilities)
2,532
(65)
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
21
3,012
3,012
Profit and loss reserves
(480)
(3,077)
Total equity
2,532
(65)
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 12 July 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
P M Ellis
Director
Company Registration No. 05167936
CHRISTOPHER WARD LONDON LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

Christopher Ward London Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 14-18 Bell Street, Maidenhead, SL6 1BR.

1.1
Accounting convention

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary a mounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £'000.

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

This 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. T he company has therefore taken advantage of e xemptions from the following disclosure requirements:

- Section 7 ‘Statement of Cash Flows’: Presentation of a statement of cash flow and related notes and disclosures;

- 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.

Christopher Ward London Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Christopher Ward London (Holdings) Limited and the results of Christopher Ward London L imited are included in the consolidated financial statements of the Christopher Ward London (Holdings) Limited which are available from Companies House.

Christopher Ward London Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Christopher Ward London (Holdings) Limited and the results of Christopher Ward London Limited are included in the consolidated financial statements of the Christopher Ward London (Holdings) Limited which are available from Companies House.

The financial statements are made up to the last Friday of the financial year being 28 March 202 5 (20 24: 29 March 2024).

1.2
Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis as the directors have undertaken a review of the future financing requirements for on-going operations of the company, and are satisfied that sufficient cash facilities are secured to meet its working capital requirements for at least 12 months from the date of signing of these financial statements.true

1.3
Turnover

Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods 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.

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.

CHRISTOPHER WARD LONDON LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.4
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill

Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date if the fair value can be measured reliably.

Assets are included in intangible fixed assets as the cost is incurred. Applicable amortisation is provided from the date of use.

Amortisation is recognised so as to write off the cost of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Software
3 years straight line
Trademarks
5 years straight line
1.5
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Assets are included in tangible fixed assets as the cost is incurred. Applicable depreciation is provided from the date of use.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Leasehold property improvements
Over the lower of the life of the lease or 5 years straight line
Fixtures, fittings and equipment
5 years straight line
Computer equipment
Between 3 and 5 years straight line

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

1.6
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible 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.

1.7
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, other direct costs that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition. First in first out stock management is maintained.

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.

1.8
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash at bank and in hand are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

CHRISTOPHER WARD LONDON LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.9
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.

Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in the profit and loss account in other administrative expenses.

Basic financial assets

Other financial assets, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss, except that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.

Other financial assets

Other financial assets, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss, except that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.

Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. 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.

If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the company transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.

CHRISTOPHER WARD LONDON LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Other financial liabilities

Derivatives, including interest rate swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts, are not basic financial instruments. Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are s ubsequently re-measured at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in profit or loss in finance costs or finance income as appropriate, unless hedge accounting is applied and the hedge is a cash flow hedge.

Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. Debt instruments may be designated as being measured at fair value th r ough profit or loss to eliminate or reduce an accounting mismatch or if the instruments are measured and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.10
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.

1.11
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.

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.

CHRISTOPHER WARD LONDON LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.12
Employee benefits

The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense.

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.

1.13
Retirement benefits

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

1.14
Leases

Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to income on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease.

1.15
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
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The 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.

Operating lease commitments

The group has entered into commercial leases as a lessee in order to obtain use of property, plant and equipment and motor vehicles. The classification of such leases as operating or finance lease requires the company to determine, based on an evaluation of the terms and conditions of the arrangements, whether it retains or acquires the significant risks and rewards of ownership of these assets and accordingly whether the lease requires an asset and liability to be recognised in the balance sheet.

Tangible and intangible fixed assets

Judgements are required on estimating the useful economic lives of tangible and intangible fixed assets. Where an indication of impairment is identified the estimation of recoverable value requires estimation.

Stock provisions

In recognising stock provisions in the financial statements management estimate the costs recoverable on the slow moving, old or damaged stock items. These estimates are based on expected net realisable value and estimated using business knowledge and professional judgement.

CHRISTOPHER WARD LONDON LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
(Continued)
- 15 -
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.

Returns provision

The company includes a 60:60 guarantee with all sales which includes the ability for customers to return an item within 60 days of purchase. As a result, it is necessary to consider the likely amount of returns expected and the associated provisioning required. When calculating the provision, management considers the level of sales made in the past 60 days and the historic trend of returns.

Accruals

In recognising accrued costs in the financial statements management estimate the costs directly attributable to the financial year. These estimates are based on the expected costs, business knowledge and professional judgement.

Prepayments

In recognising prepaid costs in the financial statements management estimate the costs directly attributable to the next financial year. These estimates are based on the actual costs to date, business knowledge and professional judgement.

3
Turnover and other revenue

An analysis of the company's turnover is as follows:

2025
2024
£'000
£'000
Turnover analysed by geographical market
UK
11,673
9,047
Europe
4,648
3,637
USA
19,100
11,187
Rest of World
8,545
5,349
43,966
29,220
2025
2024
£'000
£'000
Other revenue
Interest income
48
154
4
Non recurring items
2025
2024
£'000
£'000
Expenditure
Non recurring costs
397
43
CHRISTOPHER WARD LONDON LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
4
Non recurring items
(Continued)
- 16 -

Management have assessed the administrative expenses and categorised the above costs as non recurring items arising in the year. For the current year these represent fees associated with vacating the leased property 1 Park Street and any overlapping costs whilst the company fully relocated to new premises at 14-18 Bell Street.

For the previous year these represent professional fees in relation to an intellectual property dispute and redundancy costs.

5
Operating profit
2025
2024
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging:
£'000
£'000
Exchange losses
37
396
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
224
63
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
33
-
Amortisation of intangible assets
203
246
Operating lease charges
219
108
6
Auditor's remuneration
2025
2024
Fees payable to the company's auditor and associates:
£'000
£'000
For audit services
Audit of the financial statements of the company
12
11
For other services
Taxation compliance services
3
3
All other non-audit services
1
1
4
4
7
Employees

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

2025
2024
Number
Number
Office and production staff
74
53
CHRISTOPHER WARD LONDON LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
7
Employees
(Continued)
- 17 -

Their aggregate remuneration comprised:

2025
2024
£'000
£'000
Wages and salaries
3,916
2,752
Social security costs
405
320
Pension costs
146
68
4,467
3,140
8
Directors' remuneration
2025
2024
£'000
£'000
Remuneration for qualifying services
555
420
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
17
5
572
425

The number of directors for whom retirement benefits are accruing under defined contribution schemes amounted to 2 (2024 - 1).

Remuneration disclosed above include the following amounts paid to the highest paid director:
2025
2024
£'000
£'000
Remuneration for qualifying services
166
171
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
10
5
9
Interest receivable and similar income
2025
2024
£'000
£'000
Interest income
Interest on bank deposits
48
154
10
Interest payable and similar expenses
2025
2024
£'000
£'000
Interest on bank overdrafts and loans
8
3
CHRISTOPHER WARD LONDON LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 18 -
11
Taxation
2025
2024
£'000
£'000
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
156
-
0

The actual charge for the year can be reconciled to the expected charge for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:

2025
2024
£'000
£'000
Profit before taxation
2,753
3,933
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2024: 25.00%)
688
983
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
-
0
54
Permanent capital allowances in excess of depreciation
156
-
0
Utilisation of tax losses / tax losses carried forward
(688)
(1,037)
Taxation charge for the year
156
-
12
Intangible fixed assets
Software
Trademarks
Total
£'000
£'000
£'000
Cost
At 1 April 2024
1,908
24
1,932
Additions
344
-
0
344
Disposals
(53)
-
0
(53)
At 31 March 2025
2,199
24
2,223
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 April 2024
1,560
12
1,572
Amortisation charged for the year
203
-
0
203
Disposals
(53)
-
0
(53)
At 31 March 2025
1,710
12
1,722
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
489
12
501
At 31 March 2024
348
12
360
CHRISTOPHER WARD LONDON LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 19 -
13
Tangible fixed assets
Leasehold property improvements
Fixtures, fittings and equipment
Computer equipment
Total
£'000
£'000
£'000
£'000
Cost
At 1 April 2024
110
90
231
431
Additions
1,489
42
136
1,667
Disposals
(110)
(51)
(58)
(219)
At 31 March 2025
1,489
81
309
1,879
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2024
84
64
106
254
Depreciation charged in the year
154
11
59
224
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(95)
(42)
(50)
(187)
At 31 March 2025
143
33
115
291
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
1,346
48
194
1,588
At 31 March 2024
26
26
125
177
14
Stocks
2025
2024
£'000
£'000
Finished goods
6,666
5,275
15
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£'000
£'000
Amounts owed by group undertakings
2,583
1,791
Other debtors
1,331
1,322
Prepayments and accrued income
1,431
804
5,345
3,917
CHRISTOPHER WARD LONDON LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 20 -
16
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Notes
£'000
£'000
Trade creditors
1,983
504
Taxation and social security
897
391
Deferred income
19
5,052
6,686
Other creditors
682
520
Accruals
2,744
1,101
11,358
9,202
17
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025
2024
£'000
£'000
Amounts owed to group undertakings
2,275
3,461

Amounts due to group undertakings represents an interest free loan which is repayable in more than 12 months.

18
Deferred taxation

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset where the company has a legally enforceable right to do so. The following is the analysis of the deferred tax balances (after offset) for financial reporting purposes:

Liabilities
Liabilities
2025
2024
Balances:
£'000
£'000
Accelerated capital allowances
156
-
2025
Movements in the year:
£'000
Liability at 1 April 2024
-
Charge to profit or loss
156
Liability at 31 March 2025
156

The deferred tax liability set out above relating to accelerated capital allowances is expected to mature over a number of years.

CHRISTOPHER WARD LONDON LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 21 -
19
Deferred income
2025
2024
£'000
£'000
Other deferred income
5,052
6,686
20
Retirement benefit schemes
2025
2024
Defined contribution schemes
£'000
£'000
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
146
68

The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.

There were outstanding contributions of £28k at the year end (2024: £18k).

21
Share capital
2025
2024
2025
2024
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£'000
£'000
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of 1p each
301,245,772
301,245,772
3,012
3,012

The holders of ordinary shares are entitled to receive dividends as declared from time to time and are entitled to one vote per share at meetings of the company.

22
Financial commitments, guarantees and contingent liabilities

Christopher Ward London Limited is part of a group guarantor scheme regarding the investor loan notes and related interest. As at the reporting date, Christopher Ward London Limited has guaranteed the liabilities of the group totalling £3.401m (20 24: £3.401m). Christopher Ward London Limited is also part of a group guarantor scheme regarding balances with Barclays. As at the reporting date, Christopher Ward London Limited has guaranteed the liabilities of the group totalling £nil (20 24: £nil).

23
Operating lease and other financial commitments

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

2025
2024
£'000
£'000
Within one year
2,245
60
Between two and five years
5,729
-
0
In over five years
3,300
-
0
11,274
60
CHRISTOPHER WARD LONDON LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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24
Related party transactions

The company has taken advantage of the exemption under the terms of FRS102 not to disclose related party transactions with wholly owned subsidiaries within the group.

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