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3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD






ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5 APRIL 2025











 
3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD
 

 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
K Lawrenson 
D M Walne 




Company secretary
P N Borroughs



Registered number
08111640



Registered office
Plot 5
Sub-Station Road

Felixstowe

Suffolk

IP11 3JB




Independent auditor
Sumer Auditco Limited

Fitzroy House

Crown Street

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 3LG






 
3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD
 


CONTENTS



Page
Strategic Report
1 - 3
Directors' Report
4 - 5
Independent Auditor's Report
6 - 9
Statement of Comprehensive Income
10
Balance Sheet
11
Statement of Changes in Equity
12
Statement of Cash Flows
13
Analysis of Net Debt
14
Notes to the Financial Statements
15 - 29



 
3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD
 

 
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

Introduction
 
The principal activity of the Company continues to be the provision of professional haulage and logistics services across the UK.

Business review
 
The financial year ended 5/4/25 remained challenging for the haulage and logistics sector, with ongoing cost pressures, driver shortages and fluctuations in port activity affecting margins.
Turnover has increased by 14.5% to £14,015k (2024 - £12,236k). Administrative expenses have also increased by 13.9% to £3,265k (2024 - £2,867k) and therefore overall, the Company has made a profit before tax of £384k (2024 - £143k loss).
Revenue and profit has increased, and the business has a strong balance sheet, with net assets of £3,319k  (2024 - £3,050k). 
The directors consider the Company’s financial position to be satisfactory and sufficient to support its continued operations and future growth. 
The business continues to hold a strong reputation in its market, with longstanding customer relationships, a modern and efficient fleet, and a focus on service reliability. Management remains confident that 3PL is well-positioned to maintain profitable growth as market conditions stabilise. 
Business Model 
The Company’s business model is centred on the delivery of high-quality, reliable and flexible container haulage services. The focus remains on customer satisfaction, safety, and efficiency, supported by continued investment in vehicles, technology, and people.
Strong customer service and responsiveness to client needs remain key competitive advantages. 3PL’s reputation, operational expertise, and driver professionalism are central to retaining and expanding its client base.
Strategy 
The Company’s strategic priorities for the forthcoming year include:
• Continuing to strengthen relationships with existing clients and develop new long-term partnerships;
• Investing in fleet efficiency, telematics and sustainability initiatives to reduce operating costs and 
 environmental impact;
• Enhancing employee training and retention to support service quality;
• Improving operational systems and analytics to better manage margins and utilisation; and
• Maintaining a disciplined approach to cost control and capital expenditure.


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3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD
 


STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The principal risks and uncertainties facing the business remain consistent with prior years and include:
• Economic and market uncertainty: ongoing fluctuations in demand linked to consumer spending and
 global trade patterns;
• Cost pressures: fuel, insurance, compliance, and maintenance costs;
• Competition: pricing pressure from existing and new entrants;
• Technology change: the need to maintain compatibility with customer systems and invest in digital
 efficiency; and
• Regulatory environment: emission standards, driver hours, and safety compliance.
The Board reviews these risks regularly and takes appropriate measures to mitigate their potential impact.
The Company's principal financial instruments are trade debtors and trade creditors arising directly from operations. The directors regularly review and manage the financial risk management objectives and policies associated with the Company's activities.
Liquidity and cash flow risks
The Company actively manages cash resources to ensure sufficient liquidity to meet operating needs and obligations as they fall due. Cash flow is reviewed regularly, and working capital is managed prudently. 
Credit risk
Credit limits and terms are assessed for new customers. Receivables are monitored weekly, and collection procedures are in place to limit potential bad debt exposure.
Interest rate risk
 
The Company has no significant exposure to interest rate risk. 
New entrants to the market
Through ongoing investment in equipment, technology, and compliance standards, 3PL maintains a strong and competitive position within the logistics sector.
The directors monitor these risks closely and adjust operational plans as required.

Financial key performance indicators
 
Management monitors key indicators, including:
• Turnover and gross margin trends;
• Fleet utilisation and cost per movement;
• Profit before tax; and
• Working capital ratios.
With a return to profitability in 2024/25, the Company continues to maintain a stable financial base and operational capability. The directors remain confident in the underlying strength and long-term prospects of the business.


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3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD
 


STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5 APRIL 2025


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



K Lawrenson
Director

Date: 3 December 2025


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3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD
 

 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the Period ended 5 April 2025.

Directors' responsibilities statement

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 judgments 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.

Results and dividends

The profit for the Period, after taxation, amounted to £268,533 (2024 - loss £134,624).

The particulars of dividends can be found in note 13. 

Directors

The directors who served during the Period were:

K Lawrenson 
D M Walne 


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3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD
 

 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

Future developments

The directors are encouraged by operational improvements and cost control measures implemented during the period, which have mitigated the impact of reduced trading volumes.
The Company remains focused on:
• Maintaining its strong market presence within UK port logistics and container haulage;
• Improving operational efficiency through technology and data integration;
• Investing in its fleet to improve fuel economy and environmental performance; and
• Continuing to prioritise customer service and safety.
Looking forward, the directors expect a continuing modest recovery in activity levels in 2025/26 as port throughput and freight demand normalise.
The directors have reviewed the Company's strategic plans, and they are confident that the Company is on track to achieve its goals. 

Matters covered in the Strategic Report

Details of the Company's principal risks and uncertainties, including its use of financial instruments and the key risks to which it is exposed, are included in the Strategic Report.

Disclosure of information to auditor

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 auditor is 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 auditor is aware of that information.

Post balance sheet events

There have been no significant events affecting the Company since the period end.

Auditor

The auditor, Sumer Auditco Limited, will be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

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





K Lawrenson
Director

Date: 3 December 2025


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3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF 3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of 3rd Party Logistics Ltd (the 'Company') for the Period ended 5 April 2025, which comprise the Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Cash Flows, 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 5 April 2025 and of its profit for the Period 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 Auditor's 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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3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF 3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD (CONTINUED)

Other information


The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditor's 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 Period 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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3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF 3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD (CONTINUED)

Auditor's 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 Auditor's 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 identified areas of laws and regulations that could reasonably be expected to have a material effect on the financial statements from our general commercial experience and through discussions and enquiries of Directors and management. During the engagement team briefing, the outcomes of these discussions were shared with the team, as well as consideration as to where and how fraud may occur in the Company. 
The potential effect of these laws and regulations on the financial statements varies considerably.
Firstly, the Company is subject to laws and regulations that directly affect the financial statements including financial reporting legislation, distributable profits legislation and taxation legislation and we assessed the extent of compliance with these laws and regulations as part of our procedures on the related financial statement items. 
Secondly, the Company is subject to many other laws and regulations where the consequences of noncompliance could have a material effect on amounts or disclosures in the financial statements, for instance through the imposition of fines or litigation. We identified the following areas as those most likely to have such an effect; working time directive, operator licence regulations, health and safety, anti-bribery and corruption, human rights and employment law, GDPR. Auditing standards limit the required audit procedures to identify non-compliance with these laws and regulations to enquiry of the directors and other management and inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence, if any.      
  
Audit procedures undertaken in response to the potential risks relating to irregularities (which include fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations) comprised of: enquiries of management and those charged with governance as to whether the Company complies with such regulations; enquiries of management and those charged with governance concerning any actual or potential litigation or claims, inspection of relevant legal documentation, testing the appropriateness of journal entries and the performance of analytical review to identify any unexpected movements in account balances which may be indicative of fraud.       
There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above and the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely we would become aware of it. Irregularities that result from fraud might be inherently more difficult to detect than irregularities that result from error. As explained above, there is an unavoidable risk that material misstatements may not be detected, even though the audit has been planned and performed in accordance with ISAs (UK).


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 Auditor's Report.



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3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF 3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD (CONTINUED)

Use of our report
 

This report is made solely to the Company's directors, 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 directors those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditor's 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 directors, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.





Steven Burgess (Senior Statutory Auditor)
  
for and on behalf of
Sumer Auditco Limited
 
Statutory Auditor
  
Fitzroy House
Crown Street
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 3LG

3 December 2025

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3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD
 

 
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

5 April
31 March
2025
2024
Notes
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
14,014,884
12,236,251

Cost of sales
  
(10,383,734)
(9,559,769)

Gross profit
  
3,631,150
2,676,482

Administrative expenses
  
(3,265,201)
(2,867,865)

Other operating income
 5 
137,085
130,160

Operating profit/(loss)
 6 
503,034
(61,223)

Interest receivable and similar income
 10 
21,028
12,533

Interest payable and similar expenses
 11 
(139,897)
(93,904)

Profit/(loss) before tax
  
384,165
(142,594)

Tax on profit/(loss)
 12 
(115,632)
7,970

Profit/(loss) for the financial Period
  
268,533
(134,624)

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

There was no other comprehensive income for 2025 (2024:£NIL).

The notes on pages 15 to 29 form part of these financial statements.


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3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD
REGISTERED NUMBER:08111640


BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 5 APRIL 2025

5 April
31 March
2025
2024
Notes
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 14 
3,975,854
3,024,667

  
3,975,854
3,024,667

Current assets
  

Stocks
 15 
5,172
7,533

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 16 
3,429,861
2,462,964

Cash at bank and in hand
 17 
961,279
1,153,821

  
4,396,312
3,624,318

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 18 
(2,233,735)
(1,869,296)

Net current assets
  
 
 
2,162,577
 
 
1,755,022

Total assets less current liabilities
  
6,138,431
4,779,689

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 19 
(2,255,428)
(1,280,851)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 21 
(564,486)
(448,854)

Net assets
  
3,318,517
3,049,984


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 22 
10,000
10,000

Profit and loss account
 23 
3,308,517
3,039,984

  
3,318,517
3,049,984


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




K Lawrenson
Director

Date: 3 December 2025

The notes on pages 15 to 29 form part of these financial statements.


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3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD
 


STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5 APRIL 2025


Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£


At 1 April 2023
10,000
3,234,608
3,244,608



Loss for the year
-
(134,624)
(134,624)

Dividends
-
(60,000)
(60,000)



At 1 April 2024
10,000
3,039,984
3,049,984



Profit for the Period
-
268,533
268,533


At 5 April 2025
10,000
3,308,517
3,318,517


The notes on pages 15 to 29 form part of these financial statements.


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3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD
 


STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

5 April
31 March
2025
2024
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit/(loss) for the financial Period
268,533
(134,624)

Adjustments for:

Depreciation of tangible assets
1,058,904
955,298

(Profit)/Loss on disposal of tangible assets
(119,049)
(6,064)

Interest paid
139,897
93,904

Interest received
(21,028)
(12,533)

Taxation charge
115,632
(7,970)

Decrease in stocks
2,361
1,741

(Increase)/decrease in debtors
(966,897)
100,860

Increase in creditors
267,028
110,423

Net cash generated from operating activities

745,381
1,101,035


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(143,642)
(76,381)

Sale of tangible fixed assets
944,000
43,000

Interest received
21,028
12,533

Net cash from investing activities

821,386
(20,848)

Cash flows from financing activities

Repayment of finance leases
(1,619,412)
(780,555)

Dividends paid
-
(60,000)

Interest paid
(139,897)
(93,904)

Net cash used in financing activities
(1,759,309)
(934,459)

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
(192,542)
145,728

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of Period
1,153,821
1,008,093

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of Period
961,279
1,153,821


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of Period comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
961,279
1,153,821




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3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD
 


ANALYSIS OF NET DEBT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

ANALYSIS OF NET DEBT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5 APRIL 2025





At 1 April 2024
Cash flows
New finance leases
At 5 April 2025
£

£

£

£

Cash at bank and in hand

1,153,821

(192,542)

-

961,279

Debt due within 1 year

(1,072)

1,072

-

-

Finance leases

(2,077,870)

1,619,412

(2,691,400)

(3,149,858)


(925,121)
1,427,942
(2,691,400)
(2,188,579)

The notes on pages 15 to 29 form part of these financial statements.


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3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

1.


General information

3rd Party Logistics Ltd (the "Company") is a private company limited by shares and incorporated in England and Wales under the Companies Act 2006. The Company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the Company Information page.
The principal activity of the Company continues to be the provision of professional haulage and logistics services across the UK.
The Company's functional and presentational currency is Sterling (£).

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 judgment in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Going concern

The Company's cash position remains healthy and the Directors continue to ensure that the Company remains able to adapt to changes in the market place. Based on this, the Directors have concluded that they have a reasonable expectation that the Company will have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, being at least twelve months from the date of signing these financial statements. The Directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing these financial statements.


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3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5 APRIL 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:

Rendering of services

Revenue from a contract to provide services is recognised in the period in which the services are provided in accordance with the stage of completion of the contract when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the contract;
the stage of completion of the contract at the end of the reporting period can be measured reliably; and
the costs incurred and the costs to complete the contract can be measured reliably.

The above conditions are satisfied when the service is complete, which is generally upon completion of delivery.

 
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.

Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.

 
2.5

Leased assets: the Company as lessee

Assets obtained under hire purchase contracts and finance leases are capitalised as tangible fixed assets. Assets acquired by finance lease are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and their useful lives. Assets acquired by hire purchase are depreciated over their useful lives. Finance leases are those where substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership are assumed by the company. Obligations under such agreements are included in creditors net of the finance charge allocated to future periods. The finance element of the rental payment is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of charge on the net obligation outstanding in each period.

 
2.6

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.


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3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.7

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to profit or loss over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

 
2.8

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.

 
2.9

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the Period 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.

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the balance sheet 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 balance sheet date.


 
2.10

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.


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3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.10
Tangible fixed assets (continued)

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

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Plant and machinery
-
25%
Reducing balance
Motor vehicles
-
25%
Reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings
-
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.

 
2.11

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 on a first in, first out basis.

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.

 
2.12

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.

 
2.13

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.



 
2.14

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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3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.15

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 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

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3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.15
Financial instruments (continued)

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 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.

 
2.16

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.


Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the Company's accounting policies, the Directors are required to make judgments, 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.
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 a period of revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
The significant areas of judgments are the useful economic lives of assets.


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3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

4.


Turnover

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


5 April
31 March
2025
2024
£
£

Haulage
14,014,884
12,236,251


All turnover arose within the United Kingdom.


5.


Other operating income

5 April
31 March
2025
2024
£
£

Net rents receivable
137,085
130,160



6.


Operating profit/(loss)

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

5 April
31 March
2025
2024
£
£

Depreciation
1,058,904
955,298

Exchange differences
(119,049)
(6,064)

Other operating lease rentals
186,597
145,085


7.


Auditor's remuneration

During the Period, the Company obtained the following services from the Company's auditor:


5 April
31 March
2025
2024
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditor for the audit of the Company's financial statements
11,600
10,750

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3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

8.


Employees

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


5 April
31 March
2025
2024
£
£

Wages and salaries
1,535,200
1,481,953

Social security costs
167,001
189,633

Cost of defined contribution scheme
22,401
23,989

1,724,602
1,695,575


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


        5 April
        31 March
        2025
        2024
            No.
            No.







Administrative Staff
18
20



Drivers
9
7

27
27


9.


Directors' remuneration

5 April
31 March
2025
2024
£
£

Directors' emoluments
511,470
530,833

Company contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
2,642
2,642

514,112
533,475


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

The highest paid director received remuneration of £410,000 (2024 - £438,112).

The value of the Company's contributions paid to a defined contribution pension scheme in respect of the highest paid director amounted to £1,321 (2024 - £1,321).


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3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

10.


Interest receivable

5 April
31 March
2025
2024
£
£


Interest receivable
21,028
12,533


11.


Interest payable and similar expenses

5 April
31 March
2025
2024
£
£


Finance leases and hire purchase contracts
139,897
93,904

139,897
93,904


12.


Taxation


5 April
31 March
2025
2024
£
£



Total current tax
-
-

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
115,632
(7,970)

Total deferred tax
115,632
(7,970)


115,632
(7,970)

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3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
 
12.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the period/year

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

5 April
31 March
2025
2024
£
£


Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities before tax
384,165
(142,594)


Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 - 25%)
96,041
(35,649)

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes
19,591
27,679

Total tax charge for the Period/year
115,632
(7,970)


Factors that may affect future tax charges

At 31 March 2025, the Company had tax losses amounting to £1,619,967 (2024 - £883,162) which are available for offset against future taxable profits. 


13.


Dividends

5 April
31 March
2025
2024
£
£


Dividends
-
60,000


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3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

14.


Tangible fixed assets







Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Fixtures and fittings
Total

£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 April 2024
4,986,016
662,207
22,821
5,671,044


Additions
2,724,400
110,642
-
2,835,042


Disposals
(1,784,390)
(111,833)
-
(1,896,223)



At 5 April 2025

5,926,026
661,016
22,821
6,609,863



Depreciation


At 1 April 2024
2,443,240
185,583
17,554
2,646,377


Charge for the year
927,656
129,913
1,335
1,058,904


Disposals
(1,023,264)
(48,008)
-
(1,071,272)



At 5 April 2025

2,347,632
267,488
18,889
2,634,009



Net book value



At 5 April 2025
3,578,394
393,528
3,932
3,975,854



At 31 March 2024
2,542,776
476,624
5,267
3,024,667

The net book value of assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts, included above, are as follows:


5 April
31 March
2025
2024
£
£



Plant and machinery
3,368,080
2,011,249

Motor vehicles
31,390
42,048

3,399,470
2,053,297


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3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

15.


Stocks

5 April
31 March
2025
2024
£
£

Finished goods and goods for resale
5,172
7,533



16.


Debtors

5 April
31 March
2025
2024
£
£


Trade debtors
2,993,884
2,039,614

Other debtors
210,939
207,559

Prepayments and accrued income
225,038
215,791

3,429,861
2,462,964


Trade debtors are subject to an invoice discounting financing agreement.


17.


Cash and cash equivalents

5 April
31 March
2025
2024
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
961,279
1,153,821



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3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

18.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

5 April
31 March
2025
2023
£
£

Trade creditors
821,479
693,270

Other taxation and social security
233,708
166,395

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
894,430
797,019

Other creditors
30,892
56,884

Accruals and deferred income
253,226
155,728

2,233,735
1,869,296


Amounts due under finance leases and hire purchases contracts are secured over the assets to which they relate.


19.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

5 April
31 March
2025
2023
£
£

Net obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts
2,255,428
1,280,851


Amounts due under finance leases and hire purchase contracts are secured over the assets to which they relate.


20.


Hire purchase and finance leases


Minimum lease payments under hire purchase fall due as follows:

5 April
31 March
2025
2024
£
£


Within one year
1,063,081
863,613

Between 1-5 years
2,501,862
1,342,379

3,564,943
2,205,992


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3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

21.


Deferred taxation






2025


£






At beginning of year
(448,854)


Charged to profit or loss
(115,632)



At end of year
(564,486)

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

5 April
31 March
2025
2024
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
(965,364)
(670,245)

Tax losses carried forward
400,278
220,791

Other timing differences
600
600

(564,486)
(448,854)


22.


Share capital

5 April
31 March
2025
2024
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



10,000 Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
10,000
10,000



23.


Reserves

Profit and loss account

The profit and loss account includes all current and prior year retained profits and losses.


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3RD PARTY LOGISTICS LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

24.


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 £22,401 (2024 - £23,989). Contributions amounting to £11,127 (2024 - £10,731) were payable to the scheme at the balance sheet date and are included in other creditors.


25.


Commitments under operating leases

At 5 April 2025 the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:

5 April
31 March
2025
2024
£
£


Not later than 1 year
271,041
390,318

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
127,608
398,649

398,649
788,967


26.


Related party transactions

During the period ended 5 April 2025, the Company paid £51,209 (2024 - £49,445) in salary and associated benefits to a close family member of a director.
During the period, the Company paid dividends to a director of £NIL (2024 - £30,000) in respect of ordinary shares.
At the period end, the Company was owed £7,302 from a director (2024 - £1,072 due to a director). The maximum overdrawn loan account balance during the period was £21,557 (2024 - £30,119).
At the period end, the Company owed £1,200 to a related entity (2024 - £70,124).
Key management personnel compensation during the period amounted to £887,886 (2024 - £836,963).


27.


Controlling party

It is the opinion of the directors that the Company does not have an ultimate controlling party. 

 

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