These financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis, which assumes that the company will continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
At 31 December 2024 the company had net current liabilities of £965,029 and was operating within an overdraft facility. During the financial year, the company entered into a number of hire-purchase and finance agreements totalling approximately £1.05 million, giving rise to monthly repayments of around £21,000. After the year end, further agreements amounting to approximately £295,000 were entered into, with additional monthly repayments of approximately £7,000.
The directors have prepared cash-flow forecasts covering a period of at least twelve months from the date of approval of these financial statements. The forecasts indicate that, while the company will continue to experience tight cash-flow management, it will be able to meet its liabilities as they fall due, provided ongoing lender and shareholder support continues.
The shareholders have confirmed that they remain committed to supporting the business financially for the foreseeable future, including at least twelve months from the date of approval of these financial statements. The directors also believe that the company will continue to receive the support of its lenders, and no breaches of loan covenants have occurred up to the date of approval of these financial statements.
These factors indicate that the going concern basis of preparation remains appropriate. However, the company's dependence on lender and shareholder support gives rise to a material uncertainty which may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include the adjustments that would result if the company were unable to continue as a going concern.