Company registration number 05089724 (England and Wales)
BRIDGMAN IBC LIMITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
BRIDGMAN IBC LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1
Notes to the financial statements
2 - 7
BRIDGMAN IBC LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 MARCH 2025
31 March 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3
2,184,028
718,046
Current assets
Stocks
444,343
427,049
Debtors
4
926,440
1,100,289
Cash at bank and in hand
1,469
3,618
1,372,252
1,530,956
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
5
(1,831,826)
(1,445,108)
Net current (liabilities)/assets
(459,574)
85,848
Total assets less current liabilities
1,724,454
803,894
Provisions for liabilities
(89,590)
(14,201)
Net assets
1,634,864
789,693
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
75,018
75,018
Revaluation reserve
1,452,179
Capital redemption reserve
5,006
5,006
Profit and loss reserves
102,661
709,669
Total equity
1,634,864
789,693
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 23 December 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr A Phillips
Director
Company registration number 05089724 (England and Wales)
BRIDGMAN IBC LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Bridgman IBC Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Greatham Street, Longill Industrial Estate, Hartlepool, TS25 1PU.
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, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Going concern
The company incurred a loss for the financial year ended 31 March 2025 of £607,010 and, as of that date, the company’s current liabilities exceeded its current assets by £459,574. Since the year end, the company has operated under tight working capital constraints with the management accounts to November 2025 showing net current liabilities of approximately £605,000.
The directors have received an indicative offer for a mortgage, to be secured against the company's freehold land and buildings which were independently valued at £2,110,000 in August 2022, and are also considering alternative funding options to support working capital requirement.
The directors have prepared the financial statements on a going concern basis. In reaching this conclusion the directors identified trading issues including a reduction in revenue and adverse cashflows.
In response, the directors are satisfied that the going concern basis of preparation is appropriate as detailed financial forecasts covering at least 12 months from the date of approval of the financial statements demonstrate working capital and cash flow headroom to meet all obligations; cost controls are expected to reduce overheads by approximately 16% for 2025/26; and business model changes alongside confirmed orders (£250k long-lead due January 2026, £150k backlog and increased orders generally) support revenue recovery. These forecasts incorporate the current order book, dispatch timing on long-lead contracts (with related stock build) and do not include the impact of realised cost savings on future raw material purchases.
1.3
Turnover
Revenue comprises sales of goods or services provided to customers net of value added tax and other sales taxes, less an appropriate deduction for actual and expected returns and discounts. Revenue is recognised when performance obligations are satisfied and the control of goods or services is transferred to the buyer. Where the performance obligation is satisfied over time, revenue is recognised in accordance with its progress towards complete satisfaction of that performance obligation.
When cash inflows are deferred and represent a financing arrangement, the promised consideration is adjusted for the effects of the time value of money, which is recognised as interest income.
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.
BRIDGMAN IBC LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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
straight line over 50 years
Plant and equipment
straight line over 5 years
Fixtures and fittings
straight line over 3 years
Motor vehicles
straight line over 3 years
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.
Properties whose fair value can be measured reliably are held under the revaluation model and are carried at a revalued amount, being their fair value at the date of valuation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. The fair value of the land and buildings is usually considered to be their market value.
Revaluation gains and losses are recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity, except to the extent that a revaluation gain reverses a revaluation loss previously recognised in profit or loss or a revaluation loss exceeds the accumulated revaluation gains recognised in equity; such gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss.
1.5
Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.
Stocks held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured at the lower of cost and replacement cost, adjusted where applicable for any loss of service potential.
At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.
1.6
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.
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.
BRIDGMAN IBC LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.
1.7
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.
1.8
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.
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.
BRIDGMAN IBC LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.9
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.
1.10
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
2
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2025
2024
Number
Number
Total
70
74
3
Tangible fixed assets
Land and buildings
Plant and machinery etc
Total
£
£
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2024
839,833
1,376,312
2,216,147
Additions
10,140
10,140
Revaluation
1,270,167
1,270,167
At 31 March 2025
2,110,000
1,386,452
3,496,454
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2024
254,889
1,243,210
1,498,099
Depreciation charged in the year
16,713
69,215
85,928
Revaluation
(271,600)
(271,601)
At 31 March 2025
-
1,312,425
1,312,426
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
2,110,000
74,027
2,184,028
At 31 March 2024
584,944
133,102
718,046
BRIDGMAN IBC LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
3
Tangible fixed assets
(Continued)
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Land and buildings with a carrying amount of £568,231 were revalued during the year based on a valuation report prepared in August 2022 by Browns Chartered Surveyors Property Consultants, independent valuers not connected with the company, on the basis of market value. The valuation conformed to International Valuation Standards and was based on recent market transactions on arm's length terms for similar properties.
The following assets are carried at valuation. If the assets were measured using the cost model, the carrying amounts would be as follows:
Land and buildings
2025
2024
£
£
Cost
839,833
-
Accumulated depreciation
(271,602)
-
Carrying value
568,231
-
4
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
886,010
1,071,111
Corporation tax recoverable
6,855
Other debtors
9,964
Prepayments and accrued income
23,611
29,178
926,440
1,100,289
5
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Other borrowings
604,513
558,476
Trade creditors
795,243
655,272
Taxation and social security
194,906
139,527
Other creditors
2,329
2,178
Accruals and deferred income
234,835
89,655
1,831,826
1,445,108
Other borrowings are secured by way of a fixed and floating charge over the company's assets.
BRIDGMAN IBC LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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6
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 is unqualified and includes the following:
Material uncertainty relating to going concern
We draw attention to Note 1.2 in the financial statements, which indicates that the company incurred a loss for the financial year ended 31 March 2025 of £607,010 and, as of that date, the company’s current liabilities exceeded its current assets by £459,574. As stated in Note 1.2, these events or conditions, along with other matters as set forth in Note 1.2, indicate that a material uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on the company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
Senior Statutory Auditor:
Christopher Neasham
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors:
Davies Tracey
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Operating lease commitments
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:
2025
2024
£
£
Total commitments
20,592
33,597