Company Registration No. 10393289 (England and Wales)
Bad Wolf Studios Wales Limited
Financial statements
for the year ended 31 March 2025
Pages for filing with the registrar
Bad Wolf Studios Wales Limited
Contents
Page
Statement of financial position
1
Notes to the financial statements
2 - 8
Bad Wolf Studios Wales Limited
Statement of financial position
As at 31 March 2025
1
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
4
4,099,023
4,561,559
Current assets
Debtors
5
9,717,661
9,037,419
Cash at bank and in hand
88,779
295,344
9,806,440
9,332,763
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(5,899,411)
(7,036,379)
Net current assets
3,907,029
2,296,384
Total assets less current liabilities
8,006,052
6,857,943
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
7
(1,275,653)
(1,624,722)
Provisions for liabilities
8
(216,000)
(216,000)
Net assets
6,514,399
5,017,221
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
3
3
Profit and loss reserves
6,514,396
5,017,218
Total equity
6,514,399
5,017,221

The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the income statement within the financial statements.true

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

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 18 September 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
Pauline Tranter
Director
Company Registration No. 10393289
Bad Wolf Studios Wales Limited
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 March 2025
2
1
Accounting policies
Company information

Bad Wolf Studios Wales Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Wolf Studios Wales Trident Industrial Park, Glass Avenue, Cardiff, CF24 5EN.

1.1
Accounting convention

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.

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

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

This company is a qualifying entity for the purposes of FRS 102, being a member of a group where the parent of that group prepares publicly available consolidated financial statements, including this company, which are intended to give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the group. The company has therefore taken advantage of exemptions from the following disclosure requirements:

 

 

The financial statements of the company are consolidated in the financial statements of Sony Group Corporation. These consolidated financial statements are available from its registered office, see Note 11.

1.2
Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.true

1.3
Turnover

Revenue from contracts for the provision of studio space is recognised by reference to the stage of completion when the stage of completion, costs incurred and costs to complete can be estimated reliably. The stage of completion is calculated by comparing the period rented in the year to the total period for which the rental contract covers. Where the outcome cannot be estimated reliably, revenue is recognised only to the extent of the expenses recognised that are recoverable.

Bad Wolf Studios Wales Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 March 2025
1
Accounting policies (continued)
3
1.4
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Leasehold land and buildings
Over the life of the lease
Leasehold improvements
Over the life of the lease
Fixtures and fittings
3 years straight line
IT equipment
3 years straight line

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.

1.5
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

 

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives and intangible assets not yet available for use are tested for impairment annually, and whenever there is an indication that the asset may be impaired.

 

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

1.6
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand.

Bad Wolf Studios Wales Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 March 2025
1
Accounting policies (continued)
4
1.7
Financial instruments

The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

 

Financial instruments are recognised in the company's statement of financial position when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

 

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method 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. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Classification of 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 deducting all of its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

 

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

 

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

1.8
Equity instruments

Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.

1.9
Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the income statement because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.

Bad Wolf Studios Wales Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 March 2025
1
Accounting policies (continued)
5
Deferred tax

Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.

 

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Where items recognised in other comprehensive income or equity are chargeable to or deductible for tax purposes, the resulting current or deferred tax expense or income is presented in the same component of comprehensive income or equity as the transaction or other event that resulted in the tax expense or income. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.

1.10
Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the company has a legal or constructive present obligation 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.

 

The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the reporting end date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the amount expected to be required to settle the obligation is recognised at present value. When a provision is measured at present value, the unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period in which it arises.

1.11
Leases

Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.

2
Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3
Employees

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the period was 3 (2024: 2).

Bad Wolf Studios Wales Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 March 2025
6
4
Tangible fixed assets
Leasehold land and buildings
Leasehold improvements
Fixtures and fittings
IT equipment
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 April 2024
6,195,055
2,727,071
34,782
25,264
8,982,172
Additions
-
0
114,978
-
0
-
0
114,978
At 31 March 2025
6,195,055
2,842,049
34,782
25,264
9,097,150
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2024
2,780,252
1,589,153
32,877
18,331
4,420,613
Depreciation charged in the year
424,868
145,567
1,621
5,458
577,514
At 31 March 2025
3,205,120
1,734,720
34,498
23,789
4,998,127
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
2,989,935
1,107,329
284
1,475
4,099,023
At 31 March 2024
3,414,803
1,137,918
1,905
6,933
4,561,559
5
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
24,171
1,379,231
Amounts owed by group undertakings
7,910,492
5,988,117
Other debtors
1,782,998
1,670,071
9,717,661
9,037,419
6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Trade creditors
2,125,612
2,296,238
Amounts owed to group undertakings
1,079,264
460,618
Taxation and social security
-
0
348,757
Other creditors
2,694,535
3,930,766
5,899,411
7,036,379
7
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025
2024
£
£
Other creditors
1,275,653
1,624,722
Bad Wolf Studios Wales Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 March 2025
7
8
Provisions for liabilities
2025
2024
£
£
Provisions
216,000
216,000
9
Operating lease commitments
Lessee

At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:

2025
2024
£
£
Within one year
950,775
1,245,775
Between two and five years
3,803,100
4,204,044
In over five years
1,670,253
2,621,028
6,424,128
8,070,847
10
Related party transactions

The company has taken advantage of the exemption under paragraph 33.1a of FRS 102 from disclosing transactions entered into between two or more members of a group, where any subsidiary undertaking which is party to the transaction is wholly owned by a member of that group.

 

During the year the company transferred £3,340,000 (2024: £3,980,000) to a group company. £1,700,000 (2024: £2,200,000) was withdrawn and the company received interest of £333,718 (2024: £202,213) during the year. At the year end, £7,900,300 (2024: £5,926,582) was owed to the company from this group company.

 

At the year end, £Nil (2024: £54,000) was due to a another group company.

11
Ultimate controlling  party

The company's immediate parent company is Bad Wolf Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales.

 

The company's ultimate parent company is Sony Group Corporation, a company registered in Japan.

 

The directors consider there to be no one ultimate controlling party.

 

The largest group in which the results of the company are consolidated is that headed by Sony Group Corporation. The financial statements for Sony Group Corporation are publicly available and can be obtained from Baker & McKenzie, 100 New Bridge Street, London EC4V 6JA.

Bad Wolf Studios Wales Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 March 2025
8
12
Audit report information

As the income statement has been omitted from the filing copy of the financial statements, the following information in relation to the audit report on the statutory financial statements is provided in accordance with s444(5B) of the Companies Act 2006:

The auditor's report was unqualified.

Senior Statutory Auditor:
Darren Drake
Statutory Auditors:
Saffery LLP
Date of audit report:
29 September 2025
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