SIX TOWN HOUSING LIMITED

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
04948846 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 April 2024

End date: 31 March 2025

SIX TOWN HOUSING LIMITED

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

Directors report
Profit and loss
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes

SIX TOWN HOUSING LIMITED

Directors' report period ended 31 March 2025

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 March 2025

Principal activities of the company

Principal Activities The Company’s principal business activities during the year were the oversight of the management, maintenance and improvement of 134 affordable social housing stock for the residents of the Borough of Bury. The management landlord function and all associated activities function is delivered by a service level agreement with Bury Housing Services. Six Town Housing is a Registered Provider in its own right, registered with Homes England on 29 March 2012. At 31 March 2025 the Company owned a total of 103 units, 40 newly built and 63 existing properties purchased. Alongside this, the Company leases and sublets a total of 34 properties on behalf of Mosscare St Vincent’s (MSV) Housing Association as part of a 5-year contract and a further 12 supported housing properties from a private landlord as part of a 10-year contract entered into in December 2021.When the MSV lease ends in September 2025 the properties will return to MSV with the tenants in situ.

Political and charitable donations

The organisation made no charitable donations in the year.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025

Kate Waterhouse
Ruth Whittingham
Paul Lakin


The director shown below has held office during the period of
1 April 2024 to 28 August 2024

Clare Williams


The director shown below has held office during the period of
28 August 2024 to 31 March 2025

Simon Peet


The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006

This report was approved by the board of directors on
22 September 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Simon Peet
Status: Director

SIX TOWN HOUSING LIMITED

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

2025 2024


£

£
Turnover: 1,146,100 20,306,963
Cost of sales: ( 749,457 ) ( 21,827,922 )
Gross profit(or loss): 396,643 (1,520,959)
Operating profit(or loss): 396,643 (1,520,959)
Interest receivable and similar income: 70,755 186,550
Interest payable and similar charges: ( 115,831 ) ( 121,045 )
Profit(or loss) before tax: 351,567 (1,455,454)
Tax: ( 152,481 ) ( 87,665 )
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 199,086 (1,543,119)

SIX TOWN HOUSING LIMITED

Balance sheet

As at 31 March 2025

Notes 2025 2024


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 5,880,324 6,002,435
Total fixed assets: 5,880,324 6,002,435
Current assets
Debtors: 4 607,704 442,905
Cash at bank and in hand: 721,380 1,501,299
Total current assets: 1,329,084 1,944,204
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 5 ( 763,188 ) ( 1,679,902 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 565,896 264,302
Total assets less current liabilities: 6,446,220 6,266,737
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: 6 ( 3,190,082 ) ( 3,337,319 )
Total net assets (liabilities): 3,256,138 2,929,418
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 3,256,138 2,929,418
Total members' funds: 3,256,138 2,929,418

The notes form part of these financial statements

SIX TOWN HOUSING LIMITED

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 March 2025 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

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

This report was approved by the board of directors on 22 September 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Simon Peet
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

SIX TOWN HOUSING LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

  • 1. Accounting policies

    Basis of measurement and preparation

    These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 1A (Small Entities) of Financial Reporting Standard 102

    Turnover policy

    Turnover comprises rental income which is recognised from the point when any properties under development reach practical completion or otherwise become available for letting, net of any voids. Income from first tranche sales and sales of properties built for sale is recognised at the point of legal completion of the transaction. Revenue grants are receivable when the conditions for receipt of agreed grant funding have been met. Charges for support services funded under Supporting People are recognised as they fall due under the contractual arrangements with Administering Authorities.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Housing properties are properties for the provision of social housing and are principally properties available for rent. All housing assets are initially recognised at cost, net of depreciation and any impairment losses. Works to existing properties which replace a component that has been treated separately for depreciation purposes, along with those works that enhance the economic benefits of the assets, are capitalised as improvements. Such enhancements can occur if improvements result in either: An increase in rental income, A material reduction in future maintenance costs, A significant extension to the life of the property. The company separately identifies the major components of its housing properties and charges depreciation so as to write-down the cost of each component to its estimated residual value, on a straight-line basis. Depreciation is charged when the assets are ready for use. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of each asset to its estimated residual value on a straight-line basis over its expected useful life, as follows: Building Structure – 100 years Non-Traditional Roof – 35 years Traditional Roof – 50 years Mechanical & Engineering (including kitchens & bathrooms) – 20 years External Works – 45 years Fixtures & Fittings – 3 years Computer Equipment – 6 years Residual value is calculated on prices prevailing at the reporting date, after estimated costs of disposal, for the asset as if it were at the age and in the condition expected at the end of its useful life.

    Other accounting policies

    Reduced Disclosures In accordance with FRS 102, the individual RP has taken advantage of the exemptions from the following disclosure requirement in the individual financial statements of Six Town Housing Limited; Section 7 ‘Statement of Cash Flows’ – Presentation of a Statement of Cash Flows and related notes and disclosures. Other income Interest income is accrued on a time-apportioned basis, by reference to the principal outstanding at the effective interest rate. Going concern The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. For the year ended 31 March 2025, the Company is reporting net assets of £3,256,138 which will allow STH to operate on a going concern basis. In addition, the Company has received confirmation of continued support from its parent. Following the decision by the Council to dissolve STH, one of the possible outcomes is the transfer of the remaining properties and associated remaining residual operations back to the Council or alternative landlord in the next 18 months. Impairments of Fixed Assets An assessment is made at each reporting date of whether there are indications that a fixed asset (including housing properties) may be impaired or that an impairment loss previously recognised has fully or partially reversed. If such indications exist, the RP estimates the recoverable amount of the asset. Page 15 Shortfalls between the carrying value of fixed assets and their recoverable amounts, being the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value-in-use of the asset based on its service potential, are recognised as impairment losses in the income and expenditure account. Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Reversals of impairment losses are recognised in income and expenditure. On reversal of an impairment loss, the depreciation or amortisation is adjusted to allocate the asset’s revised carrying amount (less any residual value) over its remaining useful life. Government Grants Government grants include grants receivable from the Homes England (“HE”), local authorities and other government bodies. Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met, and the grants will be received. Government grants received for housing properties are recognised in income over the useful economic life of the structure of the asset and, where applicable, the individual components of the structure (excluding land) under the accruals model. Grants received in relation to properties held at valuation are recognised using the performance model. Grants are recognised as income when the associated performance conditions are met. Government grants relating to revenue are recognised as income over the periods when the related costs are incurred once reasonable assurance has been gained that the Association will comply with the conditions and the funds will be received. Taxation The tax expense represents the sum of the current tax expense and deferred tax expense. Current tax assets are recognised when tax paid exceeds the tax payable. Current tax is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from total comprehensive income because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other periods. Current tax assets and liabilities are measured using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realised, or the liability is settled based on tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date. Deferred tax is not discounted. Deferred tax liabilities are recognised in respect of all timing differences that exist at the reporting date. Timing differences are differences between taxable surplus and total comprehensive income that arise from the inclusion of income and expenses in tax assessments in different periods from their recognition in the financial statements. Deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered by the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable surpluses. Current and deferred tax is charged or credited in income or expenditure, except when it relates to items charged or credited to other comprehensive income or equity, when the tax follows the transaction or event it relates to and is also charged or credited to other comprehensive income, or reserves. Investments The company had no investments at the year-end other than cash balances on deposit with its bankers. Operating Leases Annual rentals for operating leases are charged to income and expenditure on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Rent free periods or other incentives received for entering into an operating lease are accounted for as a reduction to the expense and are recognised, on a straight-line basis over the lease term. 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, in full, to all of its financial instruments. Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument, and are offset only when the Company currently has a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. Financial Assets Debtors Debtors which are receivable within one year and which do not constitute a financing transaction are initially measured at the transaction price. Trade debtors are subsequently measured at amortised cost, being the transaction price less any amounts settled and any impairment losses. Where the arrangement with a trade debtor constitutes a financing transaction, the debtor is initially and subsequently measured at the present value of future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument. A provision for impairment of debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the amounts due will not be collected according to the original terms of the contract. Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss for the excess of the carrying value of the trade debtor over the present value of the future cash flows discounted using the original effective interest rate. Subsequent reversals of an impairment loss that objectively relate to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognised, are recognised immediately in profit or loss. Financial Liabilities Trade Creditors Trade creditors payable within one year that do not constitute a financing transaction are initially measured at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost, being the transaction price less any amounts settled. Where the arrangement with a trade creditor constitutes a financing transaction, the creditor is initially and subsequently measured at the present value of future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar instrument. Borrowings Borrowings are initially recognised at the transaction price, including transaction costs, and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Interest expense is recognised on the basis of the effective interest method and is included in interest payable and other similar charges. Page 17 Derecognition of financial assets and liabilities A financial asset is derecognised only when the contractual rights to cash flows expire or are settled, or substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to another party, 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. A financial liability (or part thereof) is derecognised when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expires. VAT The Company is registered for VAT and files quarterly VAT returns. The majority of income and expenditure is exempt VAT. Critical Accounting Estimates and Areas of Judgement Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Critical Accounting Estimates and Assumptions The company makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates and assumptions will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below. Critical Areas of Estimates Estimates have been used in relation to the bad debt provision in relation to the recovery of tenant arrears and the impairment of fixed assets. Bad debt provision has been assessed on age of the debt and historical information. Fixed assets have been reviewed against impairment indicators Page

SIX TOWN HOUSING LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

  • 2. Employees

    2025 2024
    Average number of employees during the period 0 175

SIX TOWN HOUSING LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 April 2024 7,857,566 7,857,566
Additions 33,249 33,249
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 March 2025 7,890,815 7,890,815
Depreciation
At 1 April 2024 1,855,131 1,855,131
Charge for year 155,360 155,360
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 March 2025 2,010,491 2,010,491
Net book value
At 31 March 2025 5,880,324 5,880,324
At 31 March 2024 6,002,435 6,002,435

SIX TOWN HOUSING LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

4. Debtors

2025 2024
£ £
Trade debtors 528,782 115,595
Other debtors 78,922 327,310
Total 607,704 442,905

SIX TOWN HOUSING LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

5. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2025 2024
£ £
Trade creditors 31,780 17,299
Taxation and social security 169,198 119,631
Accruals and deferred income 30,503 13,788
Other creditors 531,707 1,529,184
Total 763,188 1,679,902

SIX TOWN HOUSING LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

6. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year note

2025 2024
£ £
Other creditors 3,190,082 3,337,319
Total 3,190,082 3,337,319

SIX TOWN HOUSING LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

7. Financial Commitments

Six Town Housing have no capital commitments at year ended 31 March 2025.