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Registered number: 02868418









WOODFORD HEATING & ENERGY LIMITED









ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

 
WOODFORD HEATING & ENERGY LIMITED
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
S T Abbott 
R S Alderslade 
S Carpenter (appointed 20 March 2025)
H Choudhry (appointed 20 March 2025)
M Kench (appointed 20 March 2025)




Registered number
02868418



Registered office
First Floor
Oakwood House

Oakwood Industrial Estate

Loughton

Essex

IG10 3TZ




Independent auditors
Haslers
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor

Old Station Road

Loughton

Essex

IG10 4PL





 
WOODFORD HEATING & ENERGY LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Strategic Report
 
1 - 2
Directors' Report
 
3
Directors' Responsibilities Statement
 
4
Independent Auditors' Report
 
5 - 8
Statement of Comprehensive Income
 
9
Balance Sheet
 
10
Statement of Changes in Equity
 
11
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
12 - 25


 
WOODFORD HEATING & ENERGY LIMITED
 
 
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

Introduction
 
The directors present their strategic report for the year ended 31 January 2025. 

Principal activities and business review
 
The principal activity of the Company continues to be the design and installation of mechanical, electrical and plumbing building services.  In addition the Company has activity in the facilities management, small projects and renewables sectors.  The Company is dedicated to a business focussed on residential, commercial, renewables and facilities management and seeks to grow its share in all markets.
The directors regard the following financial indicators as key performance indicators of the business in relation to operations:
       
2025  2024  Variance
       £000  £000
Turnover      57,904 35,158 +64.7%
Gross margin     5,707  5,778  -1.2%
Gross margin %     9.9%  16.4%  (6.5%)
Operating expenses    (5,798) (4,815) +20%
Opex %      10.0%  13.7%  +3.7%
EBIT       (91)  963  (110%)
EBIT %      0%  2.7%  (2.7%)

During the year the Company had increased revenue of 65% with growth in all markets and sectors.  The revenue growth reflects the businesses strategy to focus on driving revenue in a period where there was heightened awareness that gross margins would be under increased pressure due to changes in government legislation in the construction sector, rising national material and labour costs and increased competition in tendering for projects.  Revenue growth was achieved through competitive tendering within the residential market having established strong relationships with multiple building contractors and developers over a number of years. 
With increased gross margin pressure the Company has recognised the need to reduce its operating expenses as a percentage of the businesses revenue with a reduction of 3.7% being achieved in the year.  This has largely been achieved through strong controls being applied to payroll and improved business processes with a focus on information technology and new software systems.
During the year the Company has been subject to new BSR and Gateway 2 approval processes that have been recently implemented.  Whilst this has seen an increase in early engagement and additional PCSA opportunities it has resulted in a delay in contract decisions and project start dates.  The Company has in response to this actively diversified into a more balanced business portfolio with continued growth in the Service sector alongside increased focus on commercial projects.
In addition to the key financial indicators above the directors also monitor the performance of the company by reference to the following additional financial key performance indicators.
Quality – QA/QC and Testing
The Company reviews the Quality Assurance (QA) performance monthly and also considers feedback from the FM Aftercare business to drive continuous improvement.  The Company audits all sites at least once per month by an independent specialist to which an average score of 90% (2024: 98%) was achieved in the year.

 
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WOODFORD HEATING & ENERGY LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

Management to labour ratio (target 8-10%)
The Company monitors the adequacy of supervision and management to maintain our quality and health & safety standards.  A target of between 8% to 10% has been set.
Health & safety
The Board reviews the Accident Log monthly as a primary indicator of health and safety standards. In addition, the Company audits all sites at least once per month by an independent specialist, to which an average score of 88% (2024 : 98%) was achieved.

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The principal risks from the company's principal activity arise from:
Commercial relationships risk
The company has developed close commercial relationships with several key clients and suppliers because of its commitment to quality and service. The loss of any of these key clients or suppliers could have a detrimental effect on the company's results. To minimise this risk, the company invests heavily in training and systems and effective communications to support those relationships.
Competitor risk
The company operates in a highly competitive market. To mitigate the risk of business loss, the company focuses on maintaining and enhancing its unique core differentiators so that it remains highly competitive.
Litigation and regulation risk
The company is subject to a broad range of laws, regulations, and standards. Non-compliance with any of these laws, regulations and standards can significantly damage the reputation and performance of the company. The company operates strong quality control procedures to ensure that any such risks are minimised.
Credit risk
The company derives a significant proportion of its revenue from sales to large private organisations. The failure of any such customer to honour its debts or refuse to approve work completed could materially impact on the company's own working capital. Credit control responsibility for key accounts is assigned to the Commercial Director to ensure that the company closely monitors debt collection periods in order to flag up any likely problems before they arise.
Going concern risk
The company recognises that the loss of contracts or a significant rise in costs could affect the company's ability to continue as a going concern. This risk is mitigated by the number of contracts entered and their long-term nature and therefore cash flows generated. The company retains cash reserves sufficient to cope with short term.


This report was approved by the board on 31 October 2025 and signed on its behalf.


S T Abbott
Director

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WOODFORD HEATING & ENERGY LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 January 2025.

Results and dividends

The loss for the year, after taxation, amounted to £126,465 (2024 - profit £720,127).

The directors did not pay any interim dividends in the year.

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

S T Abbott 
R S Alderslade 

Future developments

There have been no signficant post balance sheet events to note.

Disclosure of information to auditors

Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors' Report is approved has confirmed that:
 
so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditors are unaware, and

the director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company's auditors are aware of that information.

Auditors

The auditorsHaslerswill be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

This report was approved by the board on 31 October 2025 and signed on its behalf.
 





S T Abbott
Director

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WOODFORD HEATING & ENERGY LIMITED
 
 
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Directors' 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 applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and 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 for the Company's financial statements 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 to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006They 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.

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WOODFORD HEATING & ENERGY LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WOODFORD HEATING & ENERGY LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Woodford Heating & Energy Limited (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 January 2025, which comprise the Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policiesThe 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 January 2025 and of its loss for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.


Basis for opinion


We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.


Conclusions relating to going concern


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


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


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WOODFORD HEATING & ENERGY LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WOODFORD HEATING & ENERGY LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Other information


The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditors' Report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual ReportOur opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.


We have nothing to report in this regard.


Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
 

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


the information given in the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.


Matters on which we are required to report by exception
 

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic Report or the Directors' Report.


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


adequate accounting records have not been kept, 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' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 4, 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.


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WOODFORD HEATING & ENERGY LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WOODFORD HEATING & ENERGY LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditors' Report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.


Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:

We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that are applicable to the entity and determined that the most significant are those that:
• had a direct effect on the determination of material amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. These included the UK Companies Act and tax legislation etc; and 
• do not have a direct effect on the financial statements but compliance with which may be fundamental to the company’s ability to operate or to avoid a material penalty. These include operational and employment laws and regulations including health and safety regulations, environmental regulations, GDPR and Subcontractor  requirements. 
We obtained an understanding of how the company are complying with those legal and regulatory frameworks by making enquiries with management and those responsible for legal and compliance frameworks. We corroborated our enquiries through review of correspondence with regulatory bodies and gaining an understanding of the entity level controls of the company in respect of these areas and the controls in place to reduce opportunity for fraudulent transactions. 
We discussed among the audit engagement team including relevant internal tax specialists, regarding the opportunities and incentives, including management override of controls, that may exist within the organisation for fraud and how and where fraud might occur in the financial statements. We also communicated the applicable laws and regulations throughout our team and remained alert to any indications of non-compliance throughout the audit. 
As a result of performing the above, we identified the greatest potential for fraud in the following areas, and our specific procedures performed to address it are described below:
The principal risks related to management override in relation to posting of non-standard manual journals in respect of revenue and misstatement of expenses in relation to work in progress.  
Procedures performed to address these were as follows:
• Walkthrough testing was carried out to identify and assess the design effectiveness of controls, management have in place to prevent and detect fraud, including known of suspected instances or non-compliance with laws and regulations and fraud, 
• Understanding how those charged with governance considered and addressed the potential for override of controls or other inappropriate influence over the financial reporting process, 

 
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WOODFORD HEATING & ENERGY LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WOODFORD HEATING & ENERGY LIMITED (CONTINUED)


• Using analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate risks of material misstatements due to fraud, 
• Assessing the appropriateness of accounting estimates and challenging any significant assumptions or judgements made by management, 
• Incorporating testing of manual journal entries that were posted throughout the year. In particular, we focused on material journal entries, journal entries posted with unusual account combinations, and journal entries crediting revenue or cash. These were scrutinised for evidence of unusual entries, 
• Reviewing revenue recognition policies and general policies in relation to work in progress. We assessed the accuracy and completeness of the management’s estimates through developing a detailed understanding of the contract stage and reviewing post year end activity,
• Evaluated the business rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of business,
• Reviewing compliance with the Health & Safety accreditations and confirming no breaches in the year.


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 for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditors' Report.


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 2006Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditors' Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.





Laura Ambrose BA (Hons) FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of
Haslers
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
Old Station Road
Loughton
Essex
IG10 4PL

31 October 2025
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WOODFORD HEATING & ENERGY LIMITED
 
 
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

2025
2024
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
57,904,784
35,157,615

Cost of sales
  
(52,198,072)
(29,379,668)

Gross profit
  
5,706,712
5,777,947

Administrative expenses
  
(5,797,551)
(4,815,361)

Operating (loss)/profit
 5 
(90,839)
962,586

Interest receivable and similar income
  
47,006
23,303

Interest payable and similar expenses
  
-
(33,042)

(Loss)/profit before tax
  
(43,833)
952,847

Tax on (loss)/profit
 9 
(82,632)
(232,720)

(Loss)/profit for the financial year
  
(126,465)
720,127

There were no recognised gains and losses for 2025 or 2024 other than those included in the statement of comprehensive income.

The notes on pages 12 to 25 form part of these financial statements.

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WOODFORD HEATING & ENERGY LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02868418

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 JANUARY 2025

2025
2024
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 10 
108,494
128,077

  
108,494
128,077

Current assets
  

Stocks
 11 
519,793
569,736

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 12 
15,644,177
13,811,784

Cash at bank and in hand
 13 
4,771,591
3,178,475

  
20,935,561
17,559,995

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 14 
(16,895,600)
(12,930,233)

Net current assets
  
 
 
4,039,961
 
 
4,629,762

Total assets less current liabilities
  
4,148,455
4,757,839

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 15 
(28,193)
-

  
 
 
(28,193)
 
 
-

Net assets
  
4,120,262
4,757,839


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 16 
111
111

Share premium account
 17 
226,015
226,015

Profit and loss account
 17 
3,894,136
4,531,713

  
4,120,262
4,757,839


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 31 October 2025.




S T Abbott
Director

The notes on pages 12 to 25 form part of these financial statements.

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WOODFORD HEATING & ENERGY LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025


Called up share capital
Share premium account
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£

At 1 February 2024
111
226,015
4,531,713
4,757,839


Comprehensive income for the year

Loss for the year
-
-
(126,465)
(126,465)

Capital contribution
-
-
(511,112)
(511,112)
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
(637,577)
(637,577)


At 31 January 2025
111
226,015
3,894,136
4,120,262



STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024


Called up share capital
Share premium account
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£

At 1 February 2023
111
226,015
4,011,586
4,237,712


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
-
720,127
720,127

Capital contribution
-
-
(200,000)
(200,000)
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
520,127
520,127


At 31 January 2024
111
226,015
4,531,713
4,757,839


The notes on pages 12 to 25 form part of these financial statements.

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WOODFORD HEATING & ENERGY LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

1.


General information

Woodford Heating & Energy Limited is a private company, limited by shares, domiciled in England and Wales, registration number 02868418. The registered address is First Floor, Oakwood House, Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3TZ. The principal activity of the company is mechanical and electrical building services to the new build sector in the private, social housing and the commercial sector.  

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.

The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgement in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).

The financial statements are presented in pounds sterling, which is the functional currency of the company, rounded to the nearest £.

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Financial Reporting Standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions

The Company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by the FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland":
the requirements of Section 11 Financial Instruments paragraphs 11.42, 11.44 to 11.45, 11.47, 11.48(a)(iii), 11.48(a)(iv), 11.48(b) and 11.48(c);
the requirements of Section 12 Other Financial Instruments paragraphs 12.26 to 12.27, 12.29(a), 12.29(b) and 12.29A;
the requirements of Section 33 Related Party Disclosures paragraph 33.7.

This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of WHE Holdings Limited as at 31 January 2025 and these financial statements may be obtained from Companies House.

 
2.3

Going concern

The company made a loss before tax of £43,833 in the year. Despite this, the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The directors have assessed the company’s ability to continue as a going concern and are satisfied that it has adequate resources to meet its obligations as they fall due for at least 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements.
In making this assessment, the directors considered the company’s financial position and performance, including the loss incurred, cash flow forecasts and available financing facilities.
Based on these considerations, the directors believe it is appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.4

Revenue

Contract Sales
The company uses the percentage of completion method to recognise revenue for long term contracts. This method requires the directors to estimate the level of services performed at each reporting date as a proportion of the total services to be performed to complete the contract. Variations to estimates could result in the over or under recognition of revenue.
Facility Management
The company recognises revenue from the rendering of facility management services when the services have been rendered and the performance obligation has been satisfied.

 
2.5

Operating leases: the Company as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

 
2.6

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Company has no further payment obligations.

The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Balance Sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

 
2.7

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date in the countries where the Company operates and generates income.


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WOODFORD HEATING & ENERGY LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.8

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

At each reporting date the Company assesses whether there is any indication of impairment. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined which is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. An impairment loss is recognised where the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, on the basis below.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Short-term leasehold improvements
-
over the lease term
Fixtures, fittings and equipment
-
20% straight line

The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.

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WOODFORD HEATING & ENERGY LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.9

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase.
At each balance sheet date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is 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.

 
2.10

Debtors

Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

 
2.11

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.

 
2.12

Creditors

Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
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WOODFORD HEATING & ENERGY LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.13

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 trade and other debtors, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusted for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial assets that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss) and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.

Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Company's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other debtors due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.

Impairment of financial assets

At the end of each reporting period financial assets measured at amortised cost are assessed for objective evidence of impairment. If an asset is impaired the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss. 

Financial assets are impaired when events, subsequent to their initial recognition, indicate the estimated future cash flows derived from the financial asset(s) have been adversely impacted. The impairment loss will be the difference between the current carrying amount and the present value of the future cash flows at the asset(s) original effective interest rate.

If there is a favourable change in relation to the events surrounding the impairment loss then the impairment can be reviewed for possible reversal. The reversal will not cause the current carrying amount to exceed the original carrying amount had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the profit or loss.

Basic 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 the deduction of all its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other creditors, bank loans and other loans are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusting for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial liabilities that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss). When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest, discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.


 
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WOODFORD HEATING & ENERGY LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.13
Financial instruments (continued)

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade creditors are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Derecognition of financial instruments

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Company transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the Company will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Company's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

 
2.14

Dividends and capital contributions

Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.
Capital contributions to the Woodford Heating & Energy Employee Ownership Trust are recognised when approved by the Board of Directors.

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WOODFORD HEATING & ENERGY LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

3.


Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In applying the Company's accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions in determining the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities. The directors' judgements, estimates and assumptions are based on the best and most reliable evidence available at the time when the decisions are made, and are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be applicable. Due to the inherent subjectivity involved in making such judgements, estimates and assumptions, the actual results and outcomes may differ.
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, if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods, if the revision affects both current and future periods.
The key assumptions concerning the future, and other key sources of estimation uncertainty, 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.
The company uses the percentage of completion method to recognise revenue for long term contracts. This method requires the directors to estimate the level of services performed at each reporting date as a proportion of the total services to be performed to complete the contract. Variations to estimates could result in the over or under recognition of revenue.

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WOODFORD HEATING & ENERGY LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

4.


Turnover

An analysis of turnover by class of business is as follows:


2025
2024
£
£

Mechanical and electrical building services
57,904,784
35,157,615

57,904,784
35,157,615


All turnover arose within the United Kingdom.


5.


Operating (loss)/profit

The operating (loss)/profit is stated after charging:

2025
2024
£
£

Depreciation
59,084
57,894

Other operating lease rentals
35,275
33,816


6.


Auditors' remuneration

During the year, the Company obtained the following services from the Company's auditors:


2025
2024
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditors for the audit of the Company's financial statements
29,925
28,775

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption not to disclose amounts paid for non-audit services as these are disclosed in the consolidated accounts of the parent Company.

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WOODFORD HEATING & ENERGY LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

7.


Employees

Staff costs, including directors' remuneration, were as follows:


2025
2024
£
£

Wages and salaries
8,293,221
6,463,864

Social security costs
919,053
708,579

Cost of defined contribution scheme
125,885
111,903

9,338,159
7,284,346


The average monthly number of employees, including the directors, during the year was as follows:


        2025
        2024
            No.
            No.







Administrative
26
23



Contract management and support
52
30



Site staff
60
61

138
114


8.


Directors' remuneration

2025
2024
£
£

Directors' emoluments
300,478
279,014

Company contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
10,148
9,738

310,626
288,752


During the year retirement benefits were accruing to 2 directors (2024 - 2) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.

The highest paid director received remuneration of £281,592 (2024 - £261,787).

The value of the Company's contributions paid to a defined contribution pension scheme in respect of the highest paid director amounted to £10,000 (2024 - £9,595).

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WOODFORD HEATING & ENERGY LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

9.


Taxation


2025
2024
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
-
232,720

Adjustments in respect of previous periods
54,439
-


Total current tax
54,439
232,720

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
28,193
-

Total deferred tax
28,193
-


82,632
232,720

Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is lower than (2024 - higher than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 - 24%). The differences are explained below:

2025
2024
£
£


(Loss)/profit on ordinary activities before tax
(43,833)
952,847


(Loss)/profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 - 24%)
(10,958)
228,683

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
5,165
9,061

Capital allowances for year in excess of depreciation
(3,827)
(5,024)

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods
54,439
-

Movement in deferred tax
28,193
-

Other differences
9,620
-

Total tax charge for the year
82,632
232,720

Deferred tax and other tax adjustments have been recognised to reflect timing differences and late adjustments identified post year-end; although previously considered immaterial, these have now been included to ensure accurate representation of the tax position.

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WOODFORD HEATING & ENERGY LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
 
9.Taxation (continued)


Factors that may affect future tax charges

There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.


10.


Tangible fixed assets





Short-term leasehold improvements
Fixtures, fittings and equipment
Total

£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 February 2024
92,467
639,257
731,724


Additions
-
43,777
43,777


Disposals
(38,234)
-
(38,234)



At 31 January 2025

54,233
683,034
737,267



Depreciation


At 1 February 2024
71,034
532,613
603,647


Charge for the year on owned assets
9,247
49,837
59,084


Disposals
(33,958)
-
(33,958)



At 31 January 2025

46,323
582,450
628,773



Net book value



At 31 January 2025
7,910
100,584
108,494



At 31 January 2024
21,433
106,644
128,077


11.


Stocks

2025
2024
£
£

Work in progress
519,793
569,736

519,793
569,736


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WOODFORD HEATING & ENERGY LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

12.


Debtors

2025
2024
£
£


Trade debtors
5,497,354
5,056,611

Other debtors
557,221
441,444

Prepayments and accrued income
1,034,633
628,482

Amounts recoverable on long-term contracts
8,554,969
7,685,247

15,644,177
13,811,784



13.


Cash and cash equivalents

2025
2024
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
4,771,591
3,178,475

4,771,591
3,178,475



14.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2025
2024
£
£

Trade creditors
7,673,227
6,599,681

Corporation tax
-
557,632

Other taxation and social security
238,399
218,037

Other creditors
151,614
49,045

Accruals and deferred income
8,832,360
5,505,838

16,895,600
12,930,233


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WOODFORD HEATING & ENERGY LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

15.


Deferred taxation




2025


£






Charged to the profit or loss
(28,193)



At end of year
(28,193)

2025
2024
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
(28,193)
-

(28,193)
-


16.


Share capital

2025
2024
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



10,000 (2024 - 10,000) Ordinary shares of £0.01 each
100
100
1,111 (2024 - 1,111) Ordinary A shares of £0.01 each
11
11

111

111



17.


Reserves

Share premium account

The share premium represents the difference between the par value of shares issued and the subscription price.

Profit and loss account

The profit and loss account represents cumulative profits and losses net of dividends and other adjustments. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

18.


Pension commitments

The Company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Company to the fund and amounted to £125,885 (2024 - £111,903). 
Contributions totaling £26,932 (2024: £11,132) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.


19.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 January 2025 the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:

2025
2024
£
£


Not later than 1 year
140,874
169,096

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
543,094
68,000

683,968
237,096


20.


Related party transactions

During the year the following related party transactions occurred:
Key management personnel remuneration for the year totalled £310,626 (2024: £288,752).
Capital contributions totalling £511,111 (2024: £200,000) were paid to Woodford Heating & Energy Trustees Limited.
At the year end the following amounts were due from/(to) the related parties:


2025
2024
£
£

Key management personnel
-
25,455
-
25,455


21.


Controlling party

The Woodford Heating & Energy Employee Ownership Trust ('the Trust') is the beneficial owner of the Company, WHE Holdings Limited, which is the ultimate parent company. The ultimate controlling party is the corporate trustee of the Trust, Woodford Heating & Energy Trustees Limited.
 
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