| Masthaven Finance M1 Limited (formerly Spring Finance M1 Limited) |
| Notes to the financial statements |
| for the year ended 30 June 2025 |
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Accounting policies |
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Basis of preparation |
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The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with FRS 102, The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (as applied to small entities by section 1A of the standard), 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. |
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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 £. |
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Going concern |
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In accordance with their responsibilities as directors, the directors have considered the appropriateness of the going concern basis for the preparation of the financial statements. The parent company Masthaven Finance Group Limited (formerly Spring Finance Group Limited) has provided assurance to the directors that it has the ability and willingness to provide the necessary financial support for the company for a period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of the financial statements. As such the financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis. |
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Interest, fees and similar income |
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Interest, fees and similar income represents fees receivable from group undertakings. |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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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. |
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Financial instruments |
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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 statement of financial position 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. |
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Debtors |
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Short term debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables. |
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Classification of financial liabilities |
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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. |
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Borrowings |
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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. |
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Interest expense is recognised on the basis of the effective interest method and is included in interest payable and similar charges. |
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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. |
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Creditors |
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Short term creditors are recognised at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised costs using the effective interest method. |
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Equity instruments |
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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. |
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Taxation |
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A current tax liability is recognised for the tax payable on the taxable profit of the current and past periods. A current tax asset is recognised in respect of a tax loss that can be carried back to recover tax paid in a previous period. Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences between the recognition of income and expenses in the financial statements and their inclusion in tax assessments. Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference, except for revalued land and investment property where the tax rate that applies to the sale of the asset is used. Current and deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted. |
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Provisions (ie liabilities of uncertain timing or amount) are recognised when there is an obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event, it is probable that economic benefit will be transferred to settle the obligation and the amount of the obligation can be estimated reliably. |
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Foreign currency translation |
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Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recognised at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of the transaction. At the end of each reporting period foreign currency monetary items are translated at the closing rate of exchange. Non-monetary items that are measured at historical cost are translated at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. All differences are charged to profit or loss. |
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Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty |
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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. |
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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. |
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Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty (continued) |
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In determining whether an impairment loss should be recognised in the statement of comprehensive income, the directors make judgements as to whether there is any observable data indicating that there is a measurable decrease in the estimated future cash flows for an individual loan. Consideration is given to potential recoveries from assets over which security is held which involves judgement over the market value of properties. |
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Audit information |
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The audit report is unqualified |
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Senior statutory auditor: |
Christopher Taylor |
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Firm: |
Adler Shine LLP |
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Date of audit report: |
20 October 2025 |
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Employees |
2025 |
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2024 |
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Number |
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Average number of persons (including directors) employed by the company |
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2 |
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2 |
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Debtors |
2025 |
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2024 |
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£ |
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Amounts owed by group undertakings |
46,698,697 |
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27,754,112 |
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Other debtors |
13,077 |
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4,306 |
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46,711,774 |
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27,758,418 |
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year |
2025 |
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2024 |
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£ |
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Amounts owed to group undertakings |
4,089,358 |
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Other creditors |
4,322,336 |
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3,817,369 |
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8,411,694 |
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3,817,369 |
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Other creditors include loan notes of £3,476,116 (2024: £3,160,000). |
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Creditors: amounts falling due after one year |
2025 |
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2024 |
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£ |
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Other creditors |
39,254,459 |
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24,867,565 |
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39,254,459 |
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24,867,565 |
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Other creditors include loan notes of £39,254,459 (2024: £24,867,565). |
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Parent company |
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The company is under the control of Masthaven Finance Group Limited (formerly Spring Finance Group Limited), its parent company. Its registered office address is 3 Theobald Court, Theobald Street, Borehamwood, Herts, WD6 4RN. Masthaven Finance Group Limited is the largest and smallest group to consolidate the company's financial statements. The group financial statements are available at Companies House, Cardiff. |
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Related party exemption |
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The company has taken advantage of exemption, under the terms of Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland', not to disclose related party transactions with wholly owned subsidiaries within the group. |
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Other information |
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Masthaven Finance M1 Limited (formerly Spring Finance M1 Limited) is a private company limited by shares and incorporated in England. Its registered office is: |
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3 Theobald Court |
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Theobald Street |
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Borehamwood |
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WD6 4RN |