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Registration number: 03960962

Benchmark Construction Services Limited

trading as Benchmark Construction Services Ltd

Unaudited Filleted Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

 

Benchmark Construction Services Limited

trading as Benchmark Construction Services Ltd

Contents

Company Information

1

Statement of Director's Responsibilities

2

Balance Sheet

3 to 4

Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements

5 to 13

 

Benchmark Construction Services Limited

trading as Benchmark Construction Services Ltd

Company Information

Director

Mr Martin Heaney

Registered office

Unit 6 Huntley Busness Park
Ross Road
Huntley
Gloucester
GL19 3FF

Accountants

Cashtrac Ltd
15 Westgate House
Westgate Street
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL1 2RU

 

Benchmark Construction Services Limited

trading as Benchmark Construction Services Ltd

Statement of Director's Responsibilities

The director is responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable him to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006 and in accordance with FRS 102 section 1A, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable to the Small Entities Regime. He is also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

 

Benchmark Construction Services Limited

trading as Benchmark Construction Services Ltd

(Registration number: 03960962)
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025

Note

2025
£

2024
£

Fixed assets

 

Tangible assets

4

97,878

115,690

Current assets

 

Debtors

5

334,254

318,721

Cash at bank and in hand

 

7,678

11,781

 

341,932

330,502

Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

6

(82,703)

(56,182)

Net current assets

 

259,229

274,320

Total assets less current liabilities

 

357,107

390,010

Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

6

(62,013)

(79,429)

Net assets

 

295,094

310,581

Capital and reserves

 

Called up share capital

7

100

100

Retained earnings

294,994

310,481

Shareholders' funds

 

295,094

310,581

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.

Director's 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 director acknowledges his 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 special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.

These financial statements have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. As permitted by section 444 (5A) of the Companies Act 2006, the director has not delivered to the registrar a copy of the Profit and Loss Account.

Approved and authorised by the director on 23 December 2025
 

 

Benchmark Construction Services Limited

trading as Benchmark Construction Services Ltd

(Registration number: 03960962)
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025

.........................................
Mr Martin Heaney
Director

 

Benchmark Construction Services Limited

trading as Benchmark Construction Services Ltd

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

1

General information

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

The address of its registered office is:
Unit 6 Huntley Busness Park
Ross Road
Huntley
Gloucester
GL19 3FF

These financial statements were authorised for issue by the director on 23 December 2025.

2

Accounting policies

Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates

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 smaller entities - 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006 (as applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime).

Basis of preparation

These financial statements have been prepared using the historical cost convention except that as disclosed in the accounting policies certain items are shown at fair value.

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.

Revenue recognition

Turnover comprises the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the sale of goods and provision of services in the ordinary course of the company’s activities. Turnover is shown net of sales/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.

Government grants

Support received from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

 

Benchmark Construction Services Limited

trading as Benchmark Construction Services Ltd

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

Tangible assets

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

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

Depreciation

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:

Asset class

Depreciation method and rate

Motor Vehicles

25% reducing balance

Plant & Machinery

25% reducing balance

Office Equipment

25% reducing balance

Fixtures & Fittings

20% reducing balance

Leasehold Improvements

10% straight line

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.

Trade debtors

Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.

Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, 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 obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if the company does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities.

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

Borrowings

 

Benchmark Construction Services Limited

trading as Benchmark Construction Services Ltd

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

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.

Leases

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. If payment is deferred and the time value of money is material, the initial measurement is on a present value basis.

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 declared.

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.

3

Staff numbers

The average number of persons employed by the company (including the director) during the year, was 4 (2024 - 4).

 

Benchmark Construction Services Limited

trading as Benchmark Construction Services Ltd

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

4

Tangible assets

Land and buildings
£

Furniture, fittings and equipment
 £

Motor vehicles
 £

Other tangible assets
£

Total
£

Cost or valuation

At 1 April 2024

47,641

61,788

84,884

26,643

220,956

Additions

-

-

3,599

-

3,599

At 31 March 2025

47,641

61,788

88,483

26,643

224,555

Depreciation

At 1 April 2024

18,580

52,537

12,738

21,045

104,900

Charge for the year

4,764

2,099

13,514

1,400

21,777

At 31 March 2025

23,344

54,636

26,252

22,445

126,677

Carrying amount

At 31 March 2025

24,297

7,152

62,231

4,198

97,878

At 31 March 2024

29,061

8,286

72,745

5,598

115,690

Included within the net book value of land and buildings above is £Nil (2024 - £Nil) in respect of freehold land and buildings and £24,297 (2024 - £29,061) in respect of short leasehold land and buildings.
 

 

Benchmark Construction Services Limited

trading as Benchmark Construction Services Ltd

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

5

Debtors

Current

Note

2025
£

2024
£

Trade debtors

 

98,826

78,485

Amounts owed by related parties

10

235,384

237,811

Prepayments

 

-

2,425

Other debtors

 

44

-

   

334,254

318,721

 

Benchmark Construction Services Limited

trading as Benchmark Construction Services Ltd

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

6

Creditors

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Note

2025
£

2024
£

Due within one year

 

Loans and borrowings

8

15,799

17,377

Taxation and social security

 

51,131

25,179

Accruals and deferred income

 

369

229

Other creditors

 

15,404

13,397

 

82,703

56,182

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year

Note

2025
£

2024
£

Due after one year

 

Loans and borrowings

8

56,108

22,499

Other non-current financial liabilities

 

5,905

56,930

 

62,013

79,429

7

Share capital

Allotted, called up and fully paid shares

2025

2024

No.

£

No.

£

Ordinary of £1 each

100

100

100

100

       

8

Loans and borrowings

Non-current loans and borrowings

2025
£

2024
£

Bank borrowings

-

22,499

Hire purchase contracts

56,108

-

56,108

22,499

Current loans and borrowings

 

Benchmark Construction Services Limited

trading as Benchmark Construction Services Ltd

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

2025
£

2024
£

Bank borrowings

12,500

-

Hire purchase contracts

3,299

17,377

15,799

17,377

9

Dividends

2025

2024

£

£

Interim dividend of £615.00 (2024 - £664.30) per ordinary share

61,500

66,430

 

 

10

Related party transactions

 

Benchmark Construction Services Limited

trading as Benchmark Construction Services Ltd

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

Transactions with the director

2025

At 1 April 2024
£

Advances to director
£

At 31 March 2025
£

Mr Martin Heaney

Directors Loan

(83)

127

44

2024

At 1 April 2023
£

Advances to director
£

Repayments by director
£

At 31 March 2024
£

Mr Martin Heaney

Directors Loan

(205)

1,122

(1,000)

(83)

 

Benchmark Construction Services Limited

trading as Benchmark Construction Services Ltd

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

Director's remuneration

The director's remuneration for the year was as follows:

2025
£

2024
£

Remuneration

12,564

12,564

Summary of transactions with other related parties

Exare Group Limited

 Interest charged annually at 2.5% on any outstanding capital balance 12 months after drawdown
 

Loans to related parties

2025

Other related parties
£

Total
£

At start of period

237,813

237,813

Advanced

2,020

2,020

Repaid

(9,870)

(9,870)

Interest transactions

5,422

5,422

At end of period

235,385

235,385

2024

Other related parties
£

Total
£

At start of period

249,461

249,461

Repaid

(16,110)

(16,110)

Interest transactions

4,462

4,462

At end of period

237,813

237,813

Terms of loans to related parties

Exare Ltd - close company under common control