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Registration number: 08920152

Moonraker VFX Limited


Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

Pages for filing with Registrar

 

Moonraker VFX Limited

Contents

Company Information

1

Balance Sheet

2 to 3

Notes to the Financial Statements

4 to 16

 

Moonraker VFX Limited

Company Information

Directors

S D Clarke

J G W Grafton

Registered office

Vintry Building
Lower Ground Floor
Wine Street
Bristol
BS1 2BD

Registered number

08920152

Accountant

Corrigan Accountants Limited 1st Floor
25 King Street
Bristol
BS1 4PB

 

Moonraker VFX Limited

(Registration number: 08920152)
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025

Note

2025
£

2024
£

Fixed assets

 

Intangible assets

5

54,970

88,859

Tangible assets

6

162,179

166,871

Investments

7

900

900

 

218,049

256,630

Current assets

 

Debtors

8

1,497,433

1,637,709

Cash at bank and in hand

 

209,080

945,362

 

1,706,513

2,583,071

Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

9

(863,141)

(904,215)

Net current assets

 

843,372

1,678,856

Total assets less current liabilities

 

1,061,421

1,935,486

Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

9

(682,900)

(560,745)

Provisions for liabilities

(21,869)

(26,161)

Net assets

 

356,652

1,348,580

Capital and reserves

 

Called up share capital

12

9

9

Other reserves

12,955

9,636

Profit and loss account

343,688

1,338,935

Total equity

 

356,652

1,348,580

 

Moonraker VFX Limited

(Registration number: 08920152)
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025

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

Directors' responsibilities:

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476; and

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

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and FRS 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard Applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland’.

These financial statements have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and the option not to file the Profit and Loss Account has been taken.

Approved and authorised for issue by the Board on 9 July 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
 

.........................................

J G W Grafton
Director

 

Moonraker VFX Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

1

Statutory information

The company is a private company limited by share capital, incorporated in England and Wales.

The address of its registered office is:
Vintry Building
Lower Ground Floor
Wine Street
Bristol
BS1 2BD

2

Accounting policies

Summary of significant accounting policies

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

Statement of compliance

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 Section 1A - 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006.

Basis of preparation

These financial statements have been prepared using the historical cost convention.

The financial statements are prepared in pounds sterling which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

 

Moonraker VFX Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

2

Accounting policies (continued)

Going concern

The financial year ending 31 March 2025 presented significant challenges for the business, with revenue reaching approximately 50% of our forecasted targets. This shortfall was largely driven by an industry-wide downturn in the television production sector, which has been widely reported and evidenced across the public domain. A substantial drop in commissioning activity, particularly from major global streaming platforms, created a ripple effect across the entire production pipeline — impacting production companies, post-production facilities, and visual effects studios alike.This external market contraction had a direct and material impact on our broadcast division, which has historically been a key revenue contributor. However, the business was quick to respond and adapt to these market conditions. We proactively pivoted to focus on growth opportunities within the rapidly expanding Location-Based Entertainment (LBE) and Themed Entertainment sectors. During the year, we invested strategically in building out our capabilities in these areas, securing new clients and delivering high-quality immersive content across multiple international projects. As a result, we significantly broadened our client base and project pipeline outside of traditional television markets.We believe this strategic repositioning places the business in a strong position moving forward. Based on our current order book and client commitments, we anticipate a return to forecasted revenue levels in the next financial year, even in the continued absence of television sector recovery. This resilience underlines the strength of our creative team, the agility of our business model, and our ability to seize emerging opportunities in adjacent markets.

Revenue recognition

Turnover comprises the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the provision of services in the ordinary course of the company’s activities. Turnover is shown net of value added tax, returns, rebates and discounts.

The company recognises revenue when:
The amount of revenue can be reliably measured;
it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity;
and specific criteria have been met for each of the company's activities.

In most cases, revenue is recognised on a straight-line basis over the specified term of the project where the services provided are performed by an indeterminate number of acts. On larger projects, the percentage of completion method may be used.

Government grants

Government grants are recognised, using the accrual model, at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the company will comply with conditions attaching to them and the grants will be received.

 

Moonraker VFX Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

2

Accounting policies (continued)

Foreign currency transactions and balances

Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded at the functional currency rate prevailing at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated into sterling at the rates prevailing on the reporting period date. Non-monetary items carried at fair value that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the initial transaction dates.

Non-monetary items measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not retranslated.

Foreign exchange gains and losses are taken to profit and loss and classified within administrative expenses.

Tax

Tax is recognised in profit or loss, except that a change attributable to an item of income or expense recognised as other comprehensive income is also recognised directly in other comprehensive income.

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 taxable income.


Deferred tax
Deferred income tax is recognised on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements and on unused tax losses or tax credits in the company. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and a valuation allowance is set up against deferred tax assets so that the net carrying amount equals the highest amount that is more likely than not to be recovered based on current or future taxable profit.

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are stated in the balance sheet at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

The cost of tangible fixed assets includes directly attributable incremental costs incurred in their acquisition and installation.

Depreciation is charged so as to write off the cost of assets, other than land and properties under construction over their estimated useful lives, as follows:

Fixtures, fittings and equipment

25-33% on cost

Leasehold improvements

over the term of the finance agreement

 

Moonraker VFX Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

2

Accounting policies (continued)

Intangible fixed assets

Separately acquired trademarks and licences are shown at historical cost.

Trademarks, licences (including software) and customer-related intangible assets acquired in a business combination are recognised at fair value at the acquisition date.

Trademarks, licences and customer-related intangible assets have a finite useful life and are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.

Amortisation is provided on intangible assets so as to write off the cost, less any estimated residual value, over their useful life as follows:

Trademarks

Straight line over 10 years

Development costs

Straight line over 2 years

Amortisation will be charged on the trademarks once they are in use based on the estimated useful life of the asset.

Research and development costs

Research and development expenditure is written off as incurred, except that development expenditure incurred on an individual project is capitalised as an intangible asset when the company can demonstrate the technical feasibility of completing the intangible asset so that it will be available for use or sale, its intention to complete and its ability to use or sell the asset, how the asset will generate future economic benefits, the availability of resources to complete the asset and the ability to measure reliably the expenditure during development.

Investments

Investments are measured at cost less impairment.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits.

Trade debtors

Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at cost 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.

Trade creditors

Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

 

Moonraker VFX Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

2

Accounting policies (continued)

Borrowings

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.

Interest expense is recognised on the basis of the effective interest method and is included in interest payable and similar charges.

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.

Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the company has an obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event, it is probable that the company will be required to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

Leases

Leases in which substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee.

Assets held under finance leases are recognised at the lower of their fair value at inception of the lease and the present value of the minimum lease payments. These assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the useful life of the asset and the lease term. The corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation.

Lease payments are apportioned between finance costs in the profit and loss account and reduction of the lease obligation so as to achieve a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.

Share capital

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Equity instruments are measured at the fair value of the cash or other resources received or receivable, net of the direct costs of issuing the equity instruments.

Dividends

Dividend distribution to the company’s shareholders is recognised as a liability in the financial statements in the reporting period in which the dividends are paid.

 

Moonraker VFX Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

2

Accounting policies (continued)

Defined contribution pension obligation

A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which fixed contributions are paid into a pension fund and the company has no legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions even if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods.

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as employee benefit expense when they are due. If contribution payments exceed the contribution due for service, the excess is recognised as a prepayment.

Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense.

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employees' services are received.

Share based payments

The company has issued options over its unissued shares to employees and other parties. FRS 102 requires that the cost of equity-settled transactions is measured by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments granted at the date at which they are granted and is recognised as an expense over the vesting period, which ends on the date on which the relevant option holders become fully entitled to the award. Fair value is determined using an appropriate pricing model.

FRS 102 then requires that at each balance sheet date before vesting, the cumulative expense is calculated, representing the extent to which the vesting period has expired and taking into account management's best estimate of the achievement or otherwise of non-market conditions and of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest. The movement in cumulative expense since the previous balance sheet date is recognised in the profit and loss account, with a corresponding entry in equity.

3

Staff numbers

The average number of persons employed by the company (including directors) during the year, was 36 (2024 - 34).

 

Moonraker VFX Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

4

Taxation

Deferred tax

Deferred tax assets and liabilities

2025

Liability
£

-

2024

Liability
£

12,242

5

Intangible fixed assets

Development costs
 £

Trademarks
£

Total
£

Cost

At 1 April 2024

82,682

6,560

89,242

Additions

8,608

-

8,608

At 31 March 2025

91,290

6,560

97,850

Amortisation

At 1 April 2024

-

383

383

Amortisation charge

41,841

656

42,497

At 31 March 2025

41,841

1,039

42,880

Carrying amount

At 31 March 2025

49,449

5,521

54,970

At 31 March 2024

82,682

6,177

88,859

 

Moonraker VFX Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

6

Tangible fixed assets

Leasehold improvements
£

Furniture, fixtures and equipment
£

Total
£

Cost

At 1 April 2024

124,451

265,559

390,010

Additions

-

82,590

82,590

Disposals

-

(17,765)

(17,765)

At 31 March 2025

124,451

330,384

454,835

Depreciation

At 1 April 2024

45,632

177,507

223,139

Charge for the year

24,890

55,343

80,233

Eliminated on disposal

-

(10,716)

(10,716)

At 31 March 2025

70,522

222,134

292,656

Carrying amount

At 31 March 2025

53,929

108,250

162,179

At 31 March 2024

78,819

88,052

166,871

Assets acquired under a finance lease with NBV of £53,929 (2024: £78,819) are shown in leasehold improvements and £86,575 (2024: £34,532) are shown within furniture, fixtures and equipment.

 

Moonraker VFX Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

7

Investments

2025
£

2024
£

Investments in subsidiaries

900

900

8

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year

Note

2025
 £

2024
 £

Trade debtors

 

199,517

447,413

Amounts owed by group undertakings

15

852,657

881,954

Directors' loan accounts

 

-

650

Prepayments and accrued income

 

207,170

276,192

Corporation tax

 

206,589

-

Other debtors

 

31,500

31,500

 

1,497,433

1,637,709

9

Creditors

Note

2025
 £

2024
 £

Due within one year

 

Loans and borrowings

10

345,201

245,617

Trade creditors

 

121,477

169,461

Taxation and social security

 

68,959

103,194

Corporation tax

 

-

1,056

Accruals and deferred income

 

324,254

368,552

Directors' loan accounts

 

3,250

16,335

 

863,141

904,215

Due after one year

 

Loans and borrowings

10

682,900

560,745

 

Moonraker VFX Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

10

Loans and borrowings

2025
£

2024
£

Current loans and borrowings

Bank overdrafts

-

242

Hire purchase and finance lease liabilities

49,598

43,349

Other loans

295,603

202,026

345,201

245,617

2025
£

2024
£

Non-current loans and borrowings

Hire purchase and finance lease liabilities

77,291

59,532

Other loans

605,609

501,213

682,900

560,745

The other loan represents a £901,212 (2024: £703,238) loan from Creative Growth Finance Limited. The loan is guaranteed by Moondust BDZ Limited. Repayments commenced in April 2025 over 4 years and the loans carry an interest rate of between 8.5% and 11.5% per annum.

11

Provisions for liabilities

2025
£

2024
£

Deferred tax

-

12,242

Office dilapidations

21,869

13,918

21,869

26,160

 

Moonraker VFX Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

12

Share capital

Allotted, called up and fully paid shares

 

2025

2024

 

No.

£

No.

£

A Ordinary shares of £0.0001 each

40,000

4.00

-

-

B Ordinary shares of £0.0001 each

50,000

5.00

-

-

Ordinary shares of £0.0001 each

-

-

90,000

9.00

 

90,000

9

90,000

9

During the year, the company undertook a share reclassification, whereby the 90,000 ordinary shares with a nominal value of £0.0001 each were reclassified into 40,000 A ordinary shares with a nominal value of £0.0001 and 50,000 B ordinary shares with a nominal value of £0.0001.

13

Operating leases

The total of future minimum lease payments is as follows:

2025
 £

2024
 £

Not later than one year

33,269

132,105

 

Moonraker VFX Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

14

Share-based payments

EMI Scheme

Scheme details and movements

The company has issued options over its unissued shares to certain employees. All options will vest upon an exit event (e.g sale of all of the company's shares) and vesting is conditional upon the option holder's continuing employment by the company and working at the Bristol office.

The term of the options is 10 years from the date of grant.

The movements in the number of share options during the year were as follows:

2025
Number

2024
Number

Outstanding, start of period

13,946

4,800

Granted during the period

-

9,146

Outstanding, end of period

13,946

13,946

Exercisable, end of period

10,720

-

The movements in the weighted average exercise price of share options during the year were as follows:

2025
£

2024
£

Outstanding, start of period

1.54

0.53

Granted during the period

-

2.07

Outstanding, end of period

1.54

1.54

Exercisable, end of period

1.38

-

 

Moonraker VFX Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

15

Related party transactions

Moonraker VFX Limited has entered into a loan with Creative Growth Finance (see note 10). This loan is guranteed by its wholly owned subsidiary, Moondust BDZ Limited.