Company registration number 12691552 (England and Wales)
MEADWAY (STUDENT ACCOMMODATION) LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
Richard Anthony
Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors
MEADWAY (STUDENT ACCOMMODATION) LIMITED
CONTENTS
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Balance sheet
1
Notes to the financial statements
2 - 7
MEADWAY (STUDENT ACCOMMODATION) LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
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31 December 2024
31 March 2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
4
324
1,296
Tangible assets
5
31,505,398
31,506,643
31,505,722
31,507,939
Current assets
Debtors
6
32,987
10,100
Cash at bank and in hand
341,351
11,854
374,338
21,954
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
7
(28,124,116)
(28,645,802)
Net current liabilities
(27,749,778)
(28,623,848)
Net assets
3,755,944
2,884,091
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
100
100
Profit and loss reserves
3,755,844
2,883,991
Total equity
3,755,944
2,884,091
For the financial period ended 31 December 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the period in question in accordance with section 476.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 15 December 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
M J Wigram
Director
Company registration number 12691552 (England and Wales)
MEADWAY (STUDENT ACCOMMODATION) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Meadway (Student Accommodation) Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Ground Floor Cooper House, 316 Regents Park Road, London, United Kingdom, N3 2JX.
1.1
Reporting period
These accounts present a period of less than one year due to the fact the company has shortened its accounting year end from 31 March 2025 to 31 December 2024.Henceforth the accounts will be prepared annually thereafter.
1.2
Basis of preparation
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 and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.3
Going concern
The company has reported a profit for the period ended 31 December 2024 of £1,046,738 (31 March 2024: £1,284,756) and the net current liabilities of £27,574,893 as at 31 December 2024 (31 March 2024: £28,623,848).On the basis of the accounts with the support of the shareholders and directors, the directors consider it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis.true
1.4
Revenue
Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the rent received or receivable in the normal course of business
1.5
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill
Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.
Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably; the intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights; and the intangible asset is separable from the entity.
Amortisation 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:
Software
over 5 years
1.6
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.
MEADWAY (STUDENT ACCOMMODATION) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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:
Freehold land and buildings
NIL
Fixtures and fittings
25% on reducing balance
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.
1.7
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period 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.
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.
1.8
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.9
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 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.
MEADWAY (STUDENT ACCOMMODATION) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, 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.
1.10
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.
1.11
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 profit and loss account 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.
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.
MEADWAY (STUDENT ACCOMMODATION) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. 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.
1.12
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.13
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.14
Foreign exchange
Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.
2
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:
2024
2024
Number
Number
Total
5
5
MEADWAY (STUDENT ACCOMMODATION) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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4
Intangible fixed assets
Software
£
Cost
At 1 April 2024 and 31 December 2024
6,480
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 April 2024
5,184
Amortisation charged for the period
972
At 31 December 2024
6,156
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
324
At 31 March 2024
1,296
5
Tangible fixed assets
Land and buildings
Plant and machinery etc
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 April 2024 and 31 December 2024
31,500,000
19,479
31,519,479
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2024
12,836
12,836
Depreciation charged in the period
1,245
1,245
At 31 December 2024
14,081
14,081
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
31,500,000
5,398
31,505,398
At 31 March 2024
31,500,000
6,643
31,506,643
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Debtors
2024
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Amounts owed by group undertakings
10,100
Other debtors
32,987
32,987
10,100
MEADWAY (STUDENT ACCOMMODATION) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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7
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2024
£
£
Trade creditors
90,254
134,055
Amounts owed to group undertakings
27,601,458
28,101,149
Corporation tax
174,885
Other taxation and social security
1,219
3,687
Other creditors
256,300
406,911
28,124,116
28,645,802
8
Related party transactions
On 7 October 2025, a charge was registered at Companies House in favour of Clydesdale Bank Plc (trading as Virgin Money).
As of the reporting date, the company was involved in group cross-guarantee arrangements with other entities within the group. Under these terms, the company guarantees banking facilities and other financial obligations undertaken by group companies.
As of the balance sheet date, the directors foresee no liabilities arising from these guarantees.
As at the balance sheet date, an amount of £Nil (2024 : £10,100) was due from Denisa Services Limited, the parent company.
The following amounts were due to the fellow subsidiaries at the balance sheet date.
Meadway Management Limited £27,538,662 (2024: £28,013,262)
Wingfield House Property Management Limited £62,795 (2024: £87,395)
The Three Horseshoes Inn Property Limited £Nil (2024: £492)
Dupree Arms Limited £14,388 (2024: £14,388)
These balances are repayable on demand
9
Parent company
The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Denisa Services Limited which is registered in England and Wales.
The ultimate controlling parties are M J Wigram and P Philo by virtue of their shareholdings and directorships in Denisa Services Limited.