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Registered number: 10445978
WESTMINSTER MEARD STREET LIMITED
UNAUDITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INFORMATION FOR FILING WITH THE REGISTRAR
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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WESTMINSTER MEARD STREET LIMITED
CONTENTS
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Notes to the financial statements
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WESTMINSTER MEARD STREET LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
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WESTMINSTER MEARD STREET LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 10445978
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
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Debtors: amounts falling due after more than one year
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Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
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Total assets less current liabilities
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Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
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Provisions for liabilities
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WESTMINSTER MEARD STREET LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 10445978
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
The directors consider that the company is entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
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.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - small entities.
The financial statements have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The company has opted not to file the statement of comprehensive income in accordance with provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by:
The notes on pages 4 to 12 form part of these financial statements.
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WESTMINSTER MEARD STREET LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Westminster Meard Street Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. The address of its registered office is 8 Richmond Mews, London, United Kingdom, W1D 3DH.
The financial statements are presented in Sterling (£), which is the functional currency of the company.
2.Accounting policies
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Basis of preparation of financial statements
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The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland' and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. 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 preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgement in applying the company's accounting policies (see note 3).
The following principal accounting policies have been applied:
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis of the year notwithstanding the loss generated for the year. The directors consider this basis to be appropriate as they have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence and meet its liabilities as they fall due for the foreseeable future, being a period of at least twelve months from the date these financial statements were approved.
Revenue comprises rental income, service charges and other recoveries from tenants of the company's investment properties. Rental income is recognised on an accruals basis in the period in which it is earned, in accordance with the terms of the lease.
Investment property is carried at fair value determined annually by the directors, assessed against current market rents and investment property yields for comparable real estate, adjusted if necessary for any difference in the nature, location or condition of the specific asset. No depreciation is provided. Changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss.
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WESTMINSTER MEARD STREET LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
The company has elected to apply Section 11 and 12 of FRS 102 in respect of financial instruments.
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
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.
The company's policies for its major classes of financial assets and financial liabilities are set out
below.
Financial assets
Basic financial assets, including trade and other debtors, cash and bank balances, and amounts owed by group undertakings are initially recognised at transaction price, 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 for a similar debt instrument. Financing transactions are those in which payment is deferred beyond normal business terms or is financed at a rate of interest that is not a market rate.
Such assets are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.
Financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other creditors 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 for a similar debt instrument. Financing transactions are those in which payment is deferred beyond normal business terms or is financed at a rate of interest that is not a market rate.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income.
For financial assets measured at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the best estimate of the amount the company would receive for the asset if it were to be sold at the reporting date.
For financial assets measured at amortised cost, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated cash flows discounted at the asset's original effective interest rate. If the financial asset has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate determined under the contract.
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WESTMINSTER MEARD STREET LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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Financial instruments (continued)
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Impairment of financial assets (continued)
If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.
Derecognition of financial assets and financial liabilities
Financial assets are derecognised when (a) the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or (b) substantially all the risks and rewards of the ownership of the asset are transferred to another party or (c) despite having retained some significant risks and rewards of ownership, control of the asset has been transferred to another party who has the practical ability to
unilaterally sell the asset to an unrelated third party without imposing additional restrictions.
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the liability is extinguished, that is when the contractual obligation is discharged, cancelled or expires.
Offsetting of financial assets and financial liabilities
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the balance sheet when there is an 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.
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Cash and cash equivalents
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Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours.
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Share capital and reserves
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Share capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity.
Other reserves
Other reserves represent the cumulative surplus/(deficit) arising from the revaluation of investment property. This reserve is non-distributable. In the event of sale of an asset, any balance in relation to the asset is transferred to profit and loss account reserve.
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Interest receivable and similar income
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Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.
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Interest payable and similar expenses
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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.
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WESTMINSTER MEARD STREET LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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Foreign currency translation
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Functional and presentation currency
The company's functional and presentational currency is GBP ("£").
Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.
At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.
Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.
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Current and deferred taxation
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The tax expense for the year 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.
Current tax is the amount of income tax payable in respect of taxable loss for the year or prior years.
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 arises from timing differences that are differences between taxable profits and total comprehensive income as stated in the financial statements. These timing differences arise from the inclusion of income and expenses in tax assessments in periods different from those in which they are recognised in the financial statements.
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.
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WESTMINSTER MEARD STREET LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty
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Property valuation
Investment property is held at its open market value. This is estimated by the directors and inherently involves a degree of judgement to reflect the nature and condition of the property. In the absence of current prices in an active market for similar properties, current prices in an active market for properties of a different nature, condition or location, adjusted to reflect those differences have been considered.
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The company has no employees other than the directors (2024: none), who did not receive any remuneration during the year (2024: £Nil).
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Freehold investment property
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WESTMINSTER MEARD STREET LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
5.Investment property (continued)
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Annual revaluation surplus/(deficit):
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The 2025 valuations were made by the directors with input from external experts, on an open market value for existing use basis.
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Due after more than one year
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Prepayments and accrued income
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WESTMINSTER MEARD STREET LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
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Shareholders loan (note 10)
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Other taxation and social security
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Accruals and deferred income
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Other creditors include an amount of £10,600,000 (2023: £10,075,000) relating to a deeply discounted bond. The bond was issued at a discount to its nominal value, and the discount is being amortised over the life of the bond using the effective interest rate method. The carrying amount represents the amortised cost of the liability at the balance sheet date.
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Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
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Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:
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Amounts falling due within one year
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Amounts falling due 2-5 years
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WESTMINSTER MEARD STREET LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The bank loans relate to a loan from BOS Securities Limited EUROPE S.A, which is secured by a land charge over the property and bears interest at a rate of 5.54% (2024: 5.54%) per annum. The loan is repayable in quarterly instalments with the balance repayable in March 2027.
At the year end, the Company has an undrawn facility with Bank of Singapore Limited which contains a fixed charge and a negative pledge.
The shareholders loan are amounts is interest free, unsecured and have no fixed repayment date.
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Charged to profit or loss
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The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:
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Investment property revaluation
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Allotted, called up and fully paid
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2,000,000 (2024: 2,000,000) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
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Related party transactions
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The company has taken advantage of the exemption contained in FRS 102 section 33 "Related Party Disclosures" from disclosing transactions with entities which are a wholly owned part of the group.
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WESTMINSTER MEARD STREET LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The company's parent undertaking is Park Lane Group Management Corp., a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands, the registered office of which is 3rd Floor Yamraj Building, PO Box 3175, Road Town, Tortola, BVI.
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Post balance sheet events
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There have been no significant events affecting the company since the year end.
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