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Company registration number: 04991519







FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 MARCH 2025


ECKERSLEY O'CALLAGHAN LIMITED






































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ECKERSLEY O'CALLAGHAN LIMITED
 


 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
Brian Eckersley 
James Dominic O'Callaghan 




Company secretary
James Dominic O'Callaghan



Registered number
04991519



Registered office
4th Floor
95 Gresham Street

London

EC2V 7AB




Trading Address
236 Grays Inn Road
London

WC1X 8HB






Independent auditor
Menzies LLP
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor

4th Floor

95 Gresham Street

London

EC2V 7AB





 


ECKERSLEY O'CALLAGHAN LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:04991519



STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

2025
2024
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 5 
149,573
176,632

Investments
 6 
25,003
25,003

  
174,576
201,635

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 7 
3,715,061
3,956,372

Cash at bank and in hand
 8 
1,801,780
1,832,324

  
5,516,841
5,788,696

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 9 
(2,561,665)
(2,793,127)

Net current assets
  
 
 
2,955,176
 
 
2,995,569

Total assets less current liabilities
  
3,129,752
3,197,204

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 10 
(31,015)
(28,610)

Other provisions
  
(11,079)
(16,328)

  
 
 
(42,094)
 
 
(44,938)

Net assets
  
3,087,658
3,152,266


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
  
10
10

EMI reserve
  
125,077
85,703

Profit and loss account
  
2,962,571
3,066,553

  
3,087,658
3,152,266


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ECKERSLEY O'CALLAGHAN LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:04991519


    
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - small entities.

The financial statements have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The Company has opted not to file the statement of comprehensive income in accordance with provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 




................................................
Brian Eckersley
Director

Date: 2 December 2025

The notes on pages 4 to 11 form part of these financial statements.

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ECKERSLEY O'CALLAGHAN LIMITED
 



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


Called up share capital
EMI reserve
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£


At 1 April 2023
10
63,413
2,821,995
2,885,418


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
-
1,444,558
1,444,558


Other comprehensive income for the year
-
-
-
-


Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
1,444,558
1,444,558


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Dividends
-
-
(1,200,000)
(1,200,000)

EMI share option scheme charge
-
22,290
-
22,290


Total transactions with owners
-
22,290
(1,200,000)
(1,177,710)



At 1 April 2024
10
85,703
3,066,553
3,152,266


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
-
1,096,018
1,096,018


Other comprehensive income for the year
-
-
-
-


Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
1,096,018
1,096,018


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Dividends
-
-
(1,200,000)
(1,200,000)

EMI share option scheme charge
-
39,374
-
39,374


Total transactions with owners
-
39,374
(1,200,000)
(1,160,626)


At 31 March 2025
10
125,077
2,962,571
3,087,658


The notes on pages 4 to 11 form part of these financial statements.

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ECKERSLEY O'CALLAGHAN LIMITED
 


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

1.


General information

Eckersley O'Callaghan Limited is a private company limited by shares, registered in England and Wales under the
Companies Act 2006.
The address of the registered office and trading address where the principal place of business is undertaken is set
out in the Company Information page.

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 FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland' and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. 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 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 following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.

At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.

Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.

Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are presented in the Statement of Comprehensive Income within 'finance income or costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in profit or loss within 'other operating income'.

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ECKERSLEY O'CALLAGHAN LIMITED
 


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

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.3

Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Revenue from the rendering of services is measured by reference to the stage of completion of the service transaction at the end of the reporting period, provided that the outcome can be reliably measured.
The percentage complete is an average of the percentage complete with respect to costs incurred to date as a percentage of total estimated costs for each contract and the percentage complete with respect to the amount
billed to date as a percentage of the total fee quoted.
When the outcome can not be reliably estimated, revenue is recognised only to the extent that expenses recognised are recoverable.

 
2.4

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.

 
2.5

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 Statement of Financial Position. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

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ECKERSLEY O'CALLAGHAN LIMITED
 


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

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.6

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 reporting date in the countries where the Company operates and generates income.

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the reporting date, except that:
The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.

Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.


 
2.7

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.

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

The estimated useful lives range as follows:

Leasehold improvements
-
11 years straight line
Plant and machinery
-
25% reducing balance
Motor vehicles
-
25% reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings
-
25% reducing balance
Computer equipment
-
25% reducing balance

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.

 
2.8

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

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ECKERSLEY O'CALLAGHAN LIMITED
 


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

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.9

Financial instruments

The Company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” 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.

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.

Other financial assets

Other financial assets, which includes investments in equity instruments which are not classified as subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the recognised transaction price. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with the changes in fair value being recognised in the profit or loss. Where other financial assets are not publicly traded, hence their fair value cannot be measured reliably, they are measured at cost less impairment.

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.

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.

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ECKERSLEY O'CALLAGHAN LIMITED
 


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

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.9
Financial instruments (continued)

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.

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.

 
2.10

Dividends

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.


3.


Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
Key sources of estimation uncertainty
Accounting estimates and assumptions are made concerning the future and, by the nature, will rarely equal the related actual outcome. The directors consider the key source of estimation uncertainty that has a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year is the provision for losses in relation to long-term contracts.
In accordance with the accounting policy the management consider the detailed criteria for the revenue recognition from the provision of services, and in particular, whether the income and expenditure in respect of long-term contracts is recognised so that it reflects the partial performance of the contractual obligations and the value of the work performed.

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ECKERSLEY O'CALLAGHAN LIMITED
 


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

4.


Employees

The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 89 (2024 - 93).


5.


Tangible fixed assets





Short-term leasehold property
Motor vehicles
Fixtures and fittings
Computer equipment
Total

£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 April 2024
96,737
19,150
67,811
277,321
461,019


Additions
-
-
4,054
23,511
27,565


Disposals
-
-
-
(3,413)
(3,413)



At 31 March 2025

96,737
19,150
71,865
297,419
485,171



Depreciation


At 1 April 2024
81,241
2,793
39,843
160,510
284,387


Charge for the year on owned assets
8,794
4,089
8,005
31,150
52,038


Disposals
-
-
-
(827)
(827)



At 31 March 2025

90,035
6,882
47,848
190,833
335,598



Net book value



At 31 March 2025
6,702
12,268
24,017
106,586
149,573



At 31 March 2024
15,496
16,357
27,968
116,811
176,632


6.


Fixed asset investments





Investments in subsidiary companies

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 April 2024
25,003



At 31 March 2025
25,003




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ECKERSLEY O'CALLAGHAN LIMITED
 


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

7.


Debtors

2025
2024
£
£


Trade debtors
2,172,352
2,252,781

Amounts owed by group undertakings
238,265
393,173

Other debtors
8,199
4,484

Prepayments and accrued income
692,964
772,069

Amounts recoverable on long-term contracts
603,281
533,865

3,715,061
3,956,372



8.


Cash and cash equivalents

2025
2024
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
1,801,780
1,832,324

1,801,780
1,832,324



9.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2025
2024
£
£

Trade creditors
632,364
658,543

Amounts owed to group undertakings
49,604
27,968

Corporation tax
68,773
79,678

Other taxation and social security
477,288
509,284

Other creditors
58,824
57,792

Accruals and deferred income
1,274,812
1,459,862

2,561,665
2,793,127


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ECKERSLEY O'CALLAGHAN LIMITED
 


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

10.


Deferred taxation




2025
2024


£

£






At beginning of year
(28,610)
(29,928)


Charged to profit or loss
(2,405)
1,318



At end of year
(31,015)
(28,610)

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

2025
2024
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
(33,811)
(37,255)

Provisions timing difference
2,796
8,645

(31,015)
(28,610)


11.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 March 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
45,795
219,818

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
-
45,795

45,795
265,613


12.


Controlling party

The parent of the smallest group for which consolidated financials statements are drawn up is Eckersley O'Callaghan Group Limited, a company incorporated in the United Kingdom. The address of their registered office is: 4th Floor, 95 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7AB.


13.


Auditor's information

The auditor's report on the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 was unqualified.

The audit report was signed on 5 December 2025 by Ralph Mitchison (FCA) (Senior Statutory Auditor) on behalf of Menzies LLP.

 
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