Company registration number 09394007 (England and Wales)
GROUNDLORD LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
GROUNDLORD LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 9
GROUNDLORD LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 MARCH 2025
31 March 2025
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31 March 2025
31 January 2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3
1,626,459
1,762,368
Investments
4
5,000
5,000
1,631,459
1,767,368
Current assets
Stocks
5,000
5,000
Debtors
5
1,013,400
1,032,336
Cash at bank and in hand
411,072
647,642
1,429,472
1,684,978
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(824,575)
(739,903)
Net current assets
604,897
945,075
Total assets less current liabilities
2,236,356
2,712,443
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
7
(798,437)
(1,127,478)
Provisions for liabilities
(403,648)
(437,626)
Net assets
1,034,271
1,147,339
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
167
167
Share premium account
79,933
79,933
Profit and loss reserves
954,171
1,067,239
Total equity
1,034,271
1,147,339
GROUNDLORD LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT
31 MARCH 2025
31 March 2025
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For the financial Period ended 31 March 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The member has not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the Period in question in accordance with section 476.
The director acknowledges his responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The director of the company has elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
The financial statements were approved and signed by the director and authorised for issue on 2 October 2025
J R Pritchard
Director
Company registration number 09394007 (England and Wales)
GROUNDLORD LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Groundlord Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Suite 2, Healey House, Dene Road, Andover, Hampshire, England, SP10 2AA.
1.1
Reporting period
The financial statements cover a 14-month period from 1st February 2024 to 31st March 2025. This reflects a change in the company's reporting date, with the year end moved from 31st January to 31st March.
The change has been made in order to bring the company’s financial reporting period in line with standard industry practice.
Due to this change, the current period is longer than a typical financial year. As a result, the comparative figures (which cover the 12 months ended 31st January 2024) are not entirely comparable with those presented for the current period.
1.2
Accounting convention
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
These financial statements have been prepared using the historical cost convention except that as disclosed in the accounting policies certain items are shown at fair value.
The company is part of a small group.The company has taken advantage of the exemption provided by Section 398 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not prepared group accounts..
1.3
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.
When cash inflows are deferred and represent a financing arrangement, the fair value of the consideration is the present value of the future receipts. The difference between the fair value of the consideration and the nominal amount received is recognised as interest income.
The company recognises revenue when:
The amount of revenue can be reliably measured;
it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity;
and specific criteria have been met for each of the company's activities.
1.4
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.
GROUNDLORD LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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:
Plant and equipment
10% straight line
Fixtures and fittings
10% straight line
Computers
20% straight line
Motor vehicles
20% 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.
1.5
Fixed asset investments
Interests in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. The investments are assessed for impairment at each reporting date and any impairment losses or reversals of impairment losses are recognised immediately in profit or loss.
1.6
Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is determined using the weighted average method.
The cost of finished goods and work in progress comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. At each reporting date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stocks are impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell; the impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.
1.7
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.
1.8
Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
GROUNDLORD LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Classification of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
1.9
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.
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
Retirement benefits
A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which fixed contributions are paid into a pension fund and the company has no legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions even if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods.
Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as employee benefit expense when they are due. If contribution payments exceed the contribution due for service, the excess is recognised as a prepayment
GROUNDLORD LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.11
Leases
As lessee
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.
1.12
Interest-bearing borrowings are initially recorded at fair value, net of transaction costs. Interest-bearing borrowings are subsequently carried at amortised cost, with the difference between the proceeds, net of transaction costs, and the amount due on redemption being recognised as a charge to the profit and loss account over the period of the relevant borrowing.
Interest expense is recognised on the basis of the effective interest method and is included in interest payable and similar charges.
Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the company has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting date.
2
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the Period was:
2025
2024
Number
Number
Total
32
24
GROUNDLORD LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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3
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 February 2024
1,571,353
13,184
36,390
639,597
2,260,524
Additions
148,844
5,200
158,639
312,683
Disposals
(73,129)
(374)
(66,083)
(139,586)
At 31 March 2025
1,647,068
13,184
41,216
732,153
2,433,621
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 February 2024
269,237
1,318
10,011
217,590
498,156
Depreciation charged in the Period
185,455
1,538
9,122
160,629
356,744
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(36,649)
(6)
(11,083)
(47,738)
At 31 March 2025
418,043
2,856
19,127
367,136
807,162
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
1,229,025
10,328
22,089
365,017
1,626,459
At 31 January 2024
1,302,116
11,866
26,379
422,007
1,762,368
4
Fixed asset investments
2025
2024
£
£
Other investments other than loans
5,000
5,000
5
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
439,898
566,005
Amounts owed by group undertakings
460,000
460,000
Other debtors
20,920
3,105
Prepayments and accrued income
92,582
3,226
1,013,400
1,032,336
GROUNDLORD LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Bank loans
33,333
41,592
Obligations under finance leases
381,723
384,285
Trade creditors
87,773
99,511
Corporation tax
160,174
14,738
Other taxation and social security
131,146
179,664
Other creditors
5,449
200
Accruals and deferred income
24,977
19,913
824,575
739,903
Included within creditors is an amount of £381,723 (2024: £384,285) in respect of hire purchase agreements, which is secured on the related assets.
7
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
108,333
147,222
Obligations under finance leases
450,104
740,256
Other borrowings
240,000
240,000
798,437
1,127,478
Creditors which fall due after five years are payable as follows:
Payable by instalments
-
(13,889)
Included within creditors is an amount of £450,104 (2024: £740,256) in respect of hire purchase agreements, which is secured on the related assets.
8
Operating lease commitments
As lessee
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:
2025
2024
£
£
Total commitments
215,939
17,855
9
Related party transactions
During the year a director received an interest free loan. The amount outstanding at the balance sheet date was £3,515 (2024: £3,105) and was repayable upon demand
GROUNDLORD LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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10
Parent company
The company's immediate and ultimate parent is Groundlord Holdings Limited, incorporated in England.
These financial statements are available upon request from Suite 2 Healey House, Dene Road, Andover, SP10 2AA