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Registered number: 13339860










BURKE FAMILY HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED










ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024

 
BURKE FAMILY HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Director
Mr P S Burke 




Registered number
13339860



Registered office
Burmor House
Sunderland Road

Market Deeping

Peterborough

PE6 8FD




Independent auditor
Streets Audit LLP
Chartered accountants & statutory auditor

Enterprise House

38 Tyndall Court

Commerce Road
Lynch Wood

Peterborough

Cambridgeshire

PE2 6LR





 
BURKE FAMILY HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Group Strategic Report
 
1 - 5
Director's Report
 
6 - 7
Independent Auditor's Report
 
8 - 13
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
 
14
Consolidated Balance Sheet
 
15 - 16
Company Balance Sheet
 
17
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
 
18
Company Statement of Changes in Equity
 
19
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
 
20 - 21
Consolidated Analysis of Net Debt
 
22
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
23 - 47


 
BURKE FAMILY HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED
 
 
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024

Introduction
 
The directors present their strategic report for the 18 month period ended November 2024. 

The principal activity of the Group in the period under review was that of construction main contractor. 

Business review
 
Introduction
The financial period beginning 1st June 2023 is the Group’s first year of audited accounts.

In order to bring the accounts up to financial reporting standard FRS102, the Group has restated the    prior period (1st June 2022 to 31st May 2023) and the opening balance of the period before that (up to    31st May 2022). 

The time required to bring the accounts in line with a different reporting standard and to recalculate the    prior periods necessitated a change of year end, giving the Group an extra 6 months to file the     accounts, followed by a further 3 months to take advantage of the available 3 month filing extension.

Business review for period covered by accounts
It is well known that as a result of the Covid pandemic of 2020-21 and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine early   in 2022, inflation both in the construction industry and in the global economy as a whole increased    significantly, with headline inflation heading towards double digits in 2022. 

The Group, along with much of the rest of the construction industry, suffered from the impact of this    inflation by virtue of having entered into long-term fixed price contracts signed before inflation took hold. 

As a result, due to external global economic shock the Group found itself with a number of loss-making    projects, where high and rapid inflation meant that the cost of completing projects was greater than the    sales value of those projects.

In accounting terms, two major changes have occurred to restate the prior periods: a) the losses on any    loss-making projects have now been reported in the year in which the loss first became apparent, and; b)   any profit percentage made earlier in projects that exceeds the expected final profit percentage has been   removed from turnover and shown as deferred income in the creditors section of the balance sheet, to be   released back into sales as the projects near completion.

The effect of the first change means that substantial losses are now shown in the period up to 31st May    2022 (as shown in the opening balances for the restated accounts for 1st June 2022 to 31st May 2023)    and for the period 1st June 2022 to 31st May 2023, with substantial profits being shown in the periods    starting 1st June 2023 onwards.

The effect of the second change is that significant sales value is removed and shown as deferred income   in the creditors section of the balance sheet which, along with the effect of the loss-making projects,    results in a significant reduction to the balance sheet value.

The combined effect of the above two changes is that a substantial  negative balance sheet is reported in   the period to 31st May 2023 (-£5,128m), with the net assets figure beginning to recover in the period 1st    June 2023 to 30th November 2024 (-£4,609m).

The business situation underlying the financial reporting format is that the Group has traded through a    difficult period while suffering the effects of those loss-making projects on cashflow and profitability.
 
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GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024

The Group has carefully negotiated its way through this period in a number of ways:
 o Support from clients in the affordable housing sector has been significant and highly valued,     including increasing contract values to contribute towards inflation costs despite there being no     contractual requirement to do so, releasing retention balances and lowering retention percentages,    and providing fortnightly valuations in order to assist with cashflow. 
 o The Group took some funding post-Covid and at the beginning of the inflation period to assist with    cashflow. At the time of report publication outstanding loan balances excluding commercial property   mortgage has fallen from around £1.255m to only £0.160m approx.

The careful management of cashflow throughout the period has enabled the Group to reach the point of    publication of these accounts with no outstanding crown debt and no outstanding creditor debt. 

Forecast review

Due to the time required to collate and publish accounts to November 2024 to the FRS102 standard, a    further set of accounts has been prepared for the financial period 1st December 2024 to 31st August    2025, and these are being published very shortly after publication of these accounts. 

The accounts to August 2025 show a continuation of substantial net profits and improvement of the net    assets position, although is still overall a net liability. 

At the point of publication of these accounts, only one loss-making project remains on site, which is due to  finish in mid-2026.

The fact that all other projects on site are profit-making is enabling the Group to withstand the negative    cashflow from the one loss-making project, and in fact puts the Group in an overall profitable position.
The Group has forecast its Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet to December 2027, which covers two    further full and one further part financial periods (1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026, 1st September  2026 to 31st August 2027, and 1st September 2027 to 31st December 2027).

The majority of the Group’s forecast to December 2027 is based on projects already in contract, with   pipeline work feeding into the latter stages of the forecast.

The forecast shows the Group will make significant profits in all three of those financial periods, and    that the balance sheet is forecast to turn positive at the beginning of 2027.

The Group is forecast to have significant cash reserves by the end of the forecast in December 2027.

The current government has published an intention to double spending on the Affordable Homes     Programme over a 10 year period. The Group is now well established as one of the leading affordable    homes contractors in the region, and therefore is in a good position to take advantage of this increased    spending to build its future pipeline of contracts.
 
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GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024


Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The board of directors continues to monitor and manage the risks and uncertainties to the business and has identified the following: 

i) 
Effect on pipeline contracts as a result of publishing these accounts

As mentioned above, our forecast is based largely on contracted work, with no mechanism for clients to withdraw from those contracts based on financial reports. However, there is a risk that clients become cautious about awarding future work to a Group with a negative balance sheet. The directors have attempted to mitigate this risk by reporting quarterly to clients about the trading position and management accounts, such that clients are expecting a negative balance sheet and many have confirmed their intention to continue trading with the Group. It is the intention that clients will see that the negative figures are now in the past, that sites continue to operate at full capacity indicating positive cashflow, and by continuing to share management accounts and forecasts with clients, they will see that awarding future work will consolidate and improve recovery back to a positive balance sheet position.

ii) 
Effect on credit facilities as a result of publishing these accounts

The Group has a trading overdraft facility with its bankers. Again the Group reports management accounts and forecasts quarterly to its bankers, who have acknowledged the actual and forecast negative balance sheet and have kept the overdraft facility open. Cashflow is managed so that the overdraft facility is rarely called on, reducing the risk of the facility being withdrawn. Supply chain creditors are largely comprised of longstanding relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, often measured in decades, with a history of being paid on time and no outstanding debt. Our current financial position has already been shared with principal members of our supply chain who have confirmed their intention to continue trading with the Group on existing credit terms. Along with normal supply chain relationship management the Group believes it will be able to maintain sufficient credit lines to continue to trade normally. 

A material uncertainty in relation to going concern has been identified as the result of consideration of risks i) and ii) above. Refer to Note 2.3 in the financial statements for further information. 

iii) 
Change of government

At the time of publication the current government has indicated a doubling in spending on affordable housing for a 10 year period commencing April 2026. The Group is  expected to at least maintain, if not grow, its turnover over that 10 year period. Although the Affordable Housing Programme has continued as normal despite the change of government in 2024, any future change of government may have an impact on the Affordable Homes Programme, which currently represents the Group’s core business. To mitigate this risk the Group continues to look for ways to diversify its business to protect against any change in affordable housebuilding policy.
 
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FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024

Further to this the Group uses financial instruments such as a debtors, creditors, loans and payments on account in order to raise finance for the Group's operations. These instruments expose the Group to financial risks which are detailed below:

 i) Price risk
 Our dedicated new business department tracks industry cost forecast data to anticipate future cost    changes and build the effects of these into new contract pricing. The Group also tries to build inflation-   linked fluctuation clauses into contracts wherever this is appropriate. The Group continually looks to    improve efficiency and find lower cost ways of operating in order to increase margin to protect against    price increases in-contract.  

 ii) Credit risk
 Over 95% of the Group’s customers are Registered Providers of Affordable Housing, funded by public    money. Risk of non-payment of invoices or retention balances is virtually zero provided contractual    obligations are fulfilled. The Group carries out due diligence on new clients, and especially so if they are    non-publicly funded, before entering into contracts. 

 iii) Liquidity risk
 The Group seeks to manage this risk by ensuring sufficient liquidity is available to meet its foreseeable    needs. 

 
iv) Cash flow risk
 The Group's exposure to cash flow risk stems from the environment and industry in which it operates.
 Where appropriate, the Group leverages its customer and supplier relationships to manage this risk, while  also considering the need for financing. 

Financial key performance indicators
 
The Directors believe the Group’s financial key performance indicators are turnover and operating profit. 


18 months
ended 
30
November
2024
12 months
ended
31
May
2023
Turnover
£63,573,535
£32,351,844
Operating profit
£1,476,484
(£4,054,949)


Other key performance indicators
 
The directors’ plan for the business for the 2025/26 financial period and the forecast period 2026/27 is to continue with business as usual, focussing on the Group’s core business of new build affordable housing, returning to normal gross margins whilst continuing to improve efficiency and profitability, and rebuilding cash reserves to increase the company’s resilience to future external economic shock. 

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GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024


This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.





................................................
Mr P S Burke
Director

Date: 24 December 2025

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DIRECTOR'S REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024

The director presents his report and the financial statements for the period ended 30 November 2024.

Director's responsibilities statement

The director is responsible for preparing the Group Strategic Report, the Director's Report and the consolidated financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
 
Company law requires the director to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the director has elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. Under company law the director must not approve the financial statements unless he is satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and the Group and of the profit or loss of the Group for that period.

 In preparing these financial statements, the director is required to:


select suitable accounting policies for the Group's financial statements and then apply them consistently;

make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Group will continue in business.

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 the Group and to enable him to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006He is also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and the Group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Results and dividends

The Group's profit for the period, after taxation and minority interests, amounted to £650,180 (2023 - loss £2,368,397).

Particulars of dividends paid are detailed in note 13 to the financial statements. 

Director

The director who served during the period was:

Mr P S Burke 

Disclosure of information to auditor

The director at the time when this Director's Report is approved has confirmed that:
 
so far as  is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company and the Group's auditor is unaware, and

 has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company and the Group's auditor is aware of that information.

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BURKE FAMILY HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024

Auditor

The auditor, Streets Audit LLPwill be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
 





................................................
Mr P S Burke
Director

Date: 24 December 2025

Burmor House
Sunderland Road
Market Deeping
Peterborough
PE6 8FD

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BURKE FAMILY HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Burke Family Holding Company Limited (the 'Parent Company') and its subsidiaries (the 'Group') for the period ended 30 November 2024, which comprise the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, the , the Consolidated Balance Sheet, the Company Balance Sheet, the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, the Company Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policiesThe financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).


In our opinion the financial statements:


give a true and fair view of the state of the Group's and of the Parent Company's affairs as at 30 November 2024 and of the Group's profit for the period then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.


Basis for opinion


We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.


Material uncertainty related to going concern


We draw attention to note 2.3 in the financial statements, which indicates that the group is dependent on successfully trading out of the overdrawn consolidated balance sheet position in order to generate sufficient future cash flows to meet its liabilities as they fall due for payment. As stated in note 2.3, the potential negative stakeholder reaction to reporting an overdrawn consolidated balance sheet position indicates 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 director with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.


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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BURKE FAMILY HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Other information


The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditor's Report thereon. The director is responsible for the other information contained within the Annual ReportOur opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. 

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.


We have nothing to report in this regard.


Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
 

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:


the information given in the Group Strategic Report and the Director's Report for the financial period for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the Group Strategic Report and the Director's Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.


Other matter – Prior period financial information

The prior period financial statements were not subject to audit and accordingly the comparatives included in these financial statements are unaudited


Matters on which we are required to report by exception
 

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Group and the Parent Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Group Strategic Report or the Director's Report.


We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:


adequate accounting records have not been kept by the Parent Company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the Parent Company financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
certain disclosures of director's remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.


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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BURKE FAMILY HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Responsibilities of directors
 

As explained more fully in the Director's Responsibilities Statement set out on page 6, the director is responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the director determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.


In preparing the financial statements, the director is responsible for assessing the Group's and the Parent Company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the director either intends to liquidate the Group or the Parent Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.


Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditor's Report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these Group financial statements.


Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
Our approach to identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, was as follows:

• the engagement partner ensured that the engagement team collectively had the appropriate competence,   capabilities and skills to identify or recognise non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations;
• we identified the laws and regulations applicable to the company through discussions with directors and    other management, and from our commercial knowledge and experience of the company and sector in    which it operates;
• we focused on specific laws and regulations which we considered may have a direct material effect on the  financial statements or the operations of the company, including the Companies Act 2006, taxation    legislation, employment, environmental and health and safety legislation;
• we assessed the extent of compliance with the laws and regulations identified above through making    enquiries of management and inspecting legal correspondence; and
• identified laws and regulations were communicated within the audit team regularly and the team remained   alert to instances of non-compliance throughout the audit.
 
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We assessed the susceptibility of the company's financial statements to material misstatement, including obtaining an understanding of how fraud might occur, by:

• making enquiries of management as to where they considered there was susceptibility to fraud, their    knowledge of actual, suspected and alleged fraud; and
• considering the internal controls in place to mitigate risks of fraud and non-compliance with laws and    regulations.

To address the risk of fraud through management bias and override of controls, we:
• performed analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships;
• tested journal entries to identify unusual transactions;
• assessed whether judgements and assumptions made in determining the accounting estimates set out in   Note 3 were indicative of potential bias; and
• investigated the rationale behind significant or unusual transactions.

In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we designed procedures which included, but were not limited to:
• agreeing financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documentation;
• inquiring of management as to actual and potential litigation and claims; and
• reviewing correspondence with HMRC, relevant regulators and the company's legal advisors.

There are inherent limitations in our audit procedures described above. The more removed that laws and regulations are from financial transactions, the less likely it is that we would become aware of non-compliance.

Auditing standards also limit the audit procedures required to identify non-compliance with laws and regulations to inquiry of the directors and other management and the inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence, if any.

Material misstatements that arise due to fraud can be harder to detect than those that arise from error as they may involve deliberate concealment or collusion.
 
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As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs (UK), we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:

• Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or   error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is    sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material     misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve     collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
• Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that    are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the     effectiveness of the group's internal control.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting     estimates and related disclosures made by the directors.
• Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting and,    based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions  that may cast significant doubt on the group's or the parent company's ability to continue as a going    concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our     auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are     inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the    date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the group or the parent    company to cease to continue as a going concern.
• Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the     disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a    manner that achieves fair presentation.
• Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business   activities within the group to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements. We are     responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the group audit. We remain solely     responsible for our audit opinion.

We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.


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Use of our report
 

This report is made solely to the Company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditor's Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.





Jonathan Day (Senior Statutory Auditor)
  
for and on behalf of
Streets Audit LLP
 
Chartered accountants & statutory auditor
  
Enterprise House
38 Tyndall Court
Commerce Road
Lynch Wood
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE2 6LR
Date:

24 December 2025
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BURKE FAMILY HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024

18 months ended
30 November
12 months ended
31
May
2024
2023
Note
£
£

Turnover
 4 
63,573,535
32,351,844

Cost of sales
  
(60,009,104)
(35,214,013)

Gross profit/(loss)
  
3,564,431
(2,862,169)

Administrative expenses
  
(2,091,145)
(1,192,780)

Other operating income
 5 
3,198
-

Operating profit/(loss)
 6 
1,476,484
(4,054,949)

Interest receivable and similar income
 10 
10,489
14,267

Interest payable and similar expenses
 11 
(374,462)
(72,861)

Profit/(loss) before tax
  
1,112,511
(4,113,543)

Tax on profit/(loss)
 12 
(290,324)
971,382

Profit/(loss) for the financial period
  
822,187
(3,142,161)

Profit for the year attributable to:
  

Non-controlling interest
  
172,007
(773,764)

Owners of the Parent Company
  
650,180
(2,368,397)

  
822,187
(3,142,161)

There was no other comprehensive income for 2024 (2023:£NIL).

The notes on pages 23 to 47 form part of these financial statements.

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BURKE FAMILY HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 13339860

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 NOVEMBER 2024

30 November
31
May
2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 14 
6,730
12,225

Tangible assets
 15 
1,394,888
1,276,795

  
1,401,618
1,289,020

Current assets
  

Stocks
 17 
2,000
2,000

Debtors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 18 
1,742,546
2,034,951

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 18 
6,273,402
3,015,481

Cash at bank and in hand
 19 
349,814
1,265,533

  
8,367,762
6,317,965

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 20 
(13,145,593)
(10,096,107)

Net current liabilities
  
 
 
(4,777,831)
 
 
(3,778,142)

Total assets less current liabilities
  
(3,376,213)
(2,489,122)

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 21 
(552,510)
(667,402)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Other provisions
 24 
(712,656)
(2,011,093)

Net liabilities
  
(4,641,379)
(5,167,617)


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 25 
1,100,001
1,100,001

Profit and loss account
 26 
(4,344,616)
(4,763,288)

Equity attributable to owners of the parent Company
  
(3,244,615)
(3,663,287)

Non-controlling interests
  
(1,396,764)
(1,504,330)

  
(4,641,379)
(5,167,617)


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BURKE FAMILY HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 13339860
    
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 30 NOVEMBER 2024

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 




................................................
Mr P S Burke
Director

Date: 24 December 2025

The notes on pages 23 to 47 form part of these financial statements.

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BURKE FAMILY HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 13339860

COMPANY BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 NOVEMBER 2024

30 November
31
May
2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Investments
 16 
1,100,001
1,100,001

Net assets
  
1,100,001
1,100,001


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 25 
1,100,001
1,100,001


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 




................................................
Mr P S Burke
Director

Date: 24 December 2025

The notes on pages 23 to 47 form part of these financial statements.

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BURKE FAMILY HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024


Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Equity attributable to owners of Parent Company
Non-controlling interests
Total equity

£
£
£
£
£


At 1 June 2022 (as previously stated)
1,100,001
58,137
1,158,138
53,996
1,212,134

Prior year adjustment
-
(2,319,130)
(2,319,130)
(646,080)
(2,965,210)


At 1 June 2022 (as restated)
1,100,001
(2,260,993)
(1,160,992)
(592,084)
(1,753,076)



Loss for the year
-
(2,368,397)
(2,368,397)
(773,764)
(3,142,161)

Other movement
-
(14,638)
(14,638)
14,638
-

Dividends declared
-
(119,260)
(119,260)
(153,120)
(272,380)



At 1 June 2023 (as previously stated)
1,100,001
1,973,404
3,073,405
(1,504,330)
1,569,075

Prior year adjustment
-
(6,736,692)
(6,736,692)
-
(6,736,692)


At 1 June 2023 (as restated)
1,100,001
(4,763,288)
(3,663,287)
(1,504,330)
(5,167,617)



Profit for the period
-
650,180
650,180
172,007
822,187

Other movement
-
(50,679)
(50,679)
50,679
-

Dividends declared
-
(180,829)
(180,829)
(115,120)
(295,949)


At 30 November 2024
1,100,001
(4,344,616)
(3,244,615)
(1,396,764)
(4,641,379)


The notes on pages 23 to 47 form part of these financial statements.

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BURKE FAMILY HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED
 

COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024


Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£


At 1 June 2022
1,100,001
-
1,100,001


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
119,260
119,260

Dividends declared
-
(119,260)
(119,260)



At 1 June 2023
1,100,001
-
1,100,001


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the period
-
180,829
180,829

Dividends declared
-
(180,829)
(180,829)


At 30 November 2024
1,100,001
-
1,100,001


The notes on pages 23 to 47 form part of these financial statements.

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BURKE FAMILY HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024

18 months ended
30 November
12 months ended
31
May
2024
2023
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit/(loss) for the financial period
822,187
(3,142,161)

Adjustments for:

Amortisation of intangible assets
5,495
4,997

Depreciation of tangible assets
220,183
100,681

Profit on disposal of tangible assets
-
(6,681)

Interest paid
374,462
72,861

Interest received
(10,489)
(14,267)

Taxation charge
290,324
(971,382)

(Increase) in debtors
(3,257,921)
(698,065)

Increase in creditors
2,751,685
4,398,093

(Decrease)/increase in provisions
(1,298,437)
1,997,894

Corporation tax paid
(107,490)
(93,141)

Net cash generated from operating activities

(210,001)
1,648,829


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(14,046)
(20,582)

Sale of tangible fixed assets
-
6,750

Interest received
10,489
14,267

HP interest paid
(47,814)
(12,327)

Net cash from investing activities

(51,371)
(11,892)
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BURKE FAMILY HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024

18 months ending
30 November
12 months ending
31 May

2024
2023

£
£



Cash flows from financing activities

Repayment of loans
(176,669)
(16,871)

Other new loans
500,000
-

Repayment of other loans
(187,294)
-

Repayment of finance leases
(167,787)
(50,727)

Dividends paid
(180,829)
(119,260)

Interest paid
(326,648)
(60,534)

Dividends paid to non-controlling interests
(115,120)
(153,120)

Net cash used in financing activities
(654,347)
(400,512)

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
(915,719)
1,236,425

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
1,265,533
29,108

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period
349,814
1,265,533


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
349,814
1,265,533

349,814
1,265,533


The notes on pages 23 to 47 form part of these financial statements.

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BURKE FAMILY HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED
 

NET DEBT ANALYSIS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024






At 1 June 2023
Cash flows
New loans
New finance leases
At 30 November 2024
£

£

£

£

£

Cash at bank and in hand

1,265,533

(915,719)

-

-

349,814

Debt due after 1 year

(509,527)

(630,187)

500,000

-

(639,714)

Debt due within 1 year

(182,987)

(5,850)

-

-

(188,837)

Finance leases

(173,116)

(480,673)

-

324,230

(329,559)


399,903
(2,032,429)
500,000
324,230
(808,296)

The notes on pages 23 to 47 form part of these financial statements.

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BURKE FAMILY HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024

1.


General information

Burke Family Holding Company Limited ("the Company") is a private company limited by shares, incorporated in England and Wales under the Companies Act. 

The registered number and address of the registered office is given in the Company information.

The nature of the Group's and Company's operations and its principal activities are set out in the Group's Strategic Report on page 1.  

The functional and presentational currency of the Company is pounds sterling (£) and rounded to the nearest whole pound. 

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.

The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires Group management to exercise judgment in applying the Group's accounting policies (see note 3).

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own Statement of Comprehensive Income in these financial statements.

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements present the results of the Company and its own subsidiaries ("the Group") as if they form a single entity. Intercompany transactions and balances between group companies are therefore eliminated in full.

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of business combinations using the purchase method. In the Balance Sheet, the acquiree's identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities are initially recognised at their fair values at the acquisition date. The results of acquired operations are included in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income from the date on which control is obtained. They are deconsolidated from the date control ceases.

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BURKE FAMILY HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.3

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Directors have considered all relevant information, including the latest financial statements and management accounts, forecast future cash flows, current order book and the impact of subsequent events in making their assessment. 

Although all considerations have an impact on the assessment, the Directors consider that the overdrawn balance sheet in these financial statements could cast significant doubt on the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. This is due to the impact of loss making projects in the two year period post-Covid and Russia/Ukraine war where global inflation caused the cost of completing long term fixed price contracts to outstrip sales values. 

On the basis that most loss-making projects are now complete and that the company is now trading profitably again, and having provided transparent, regular financial updates to clients and suppliers, the directors consider that the going concern basis, with a material uncertainty, of preparation is appropriate.

 
2.4

Revenue

Long term contracts

Turnover from long term contracts are recognised using the stage of completion method. The stage of completion is determined by reference to the proportion of contract costs incurred to date relative to the total estimated costs of the contract.

Where billing is ahead of contract completion, a creditor is recognised and classified as deferred income, representing income that has not yet been recognised. Conversely, when billing lags behind contract completion, a debtor is recognised and classified as amounts recoverable on contracts, representing income that has been earned but not yet invoiced.

Turnover and the associated profit are recognised only when they are virtually certain. Where this level of certainty is not met, both turnover and costs are deferred and held on the balance sheet until the criteria for recognition are satisfied.

Where a contract is expected to result in a loss, a provision is made immediately for the full amount of the anticipated loss.

 
2.5

Operating leases: the Group as lessor

Rental income from operating leases is credited to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

 
2.6

Operating leases: the Group as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

 
2.7

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.

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BURKE FAMILY HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.8

Finance costs

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. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

 
2.9

Borrowing costs

All borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred.

 
2.10

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Group operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Group pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Group has no further payment obligations.

The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in other creditors as a liability in the Balance Sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Group in independently administered funds.

 
2.11

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the period 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.

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 and the Group operate and generate income.

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;
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met; and
Where they relate to timing differences in respect of interests in subsidiaries, associates, branches and joint ventures and the Group can control the reversal of the timing differences and such reversal is not considered probable in the foreseeable future.

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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BURKE FAMILY HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.12

Intangible assets

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the difference between amounts paid on the cost of a business combination and the acquirer’s interest in the fair value of the Group's share of its identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquiree at the date of acquisition. Subsequent to initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is amortised on a straight-line basis to the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income over its useful economic life.

Other intangible assets

Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.

All intangible assets are considered to have a finite useful life. If a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made, the useful life shall not exceed ten years.

 The estimated useful lives range as follows:

Computer software
-
5
years
Goodwill
-
10
years

 
2.13

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

At each reporting date the Group assesses whether there is any indication of impairment. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined which is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. An impairment loss is recognised where the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount.

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BURKE FAMILY HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.13
Tangible fixed assets (continued)

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line and reducing balance methods.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Freehold property
-
2%
straight-line
Plant and machinery
-
25%
reducing balance
Motor vehicles
-
25%
reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings
-
25%
reducing balance
Office equipment
-
25%
reducing balance

The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.

 
2.14

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

 
2.15

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a first in, first out basis.

At each balance sheet date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

 
2.16

Debtors

Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

 
2.17

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.

In the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Group's cash management.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.18

Creditors

Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

 
2.19

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are recognised when an event has taken place that gives rise to a legal or constructive obligation, a transfer of economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made.

Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
 
Increases in provisions are generally charged as an expense to profit or loss.

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BURKE FAMILY HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.20

Financial instruments

The Group has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the Group's Balance Sheet when the Group 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 trade and other debtors, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusted for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial assets that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss) and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, 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.

Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Group's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other debtors due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.

Impairment of financial assets

At the end of each reporting period financial assets measured at amortised cost are assessed for objective evidence of impairment. If an asset is impaired the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss. 

Financial assets are impaired when events, subsequent to their initial recognition, indicate the estimated future cash flows derived from the financial asset(s) have been adversely impacted. The impairment loss will be the difference between the current carrying amount and the present value of the future cash flows at the asset(s) original effective interest rate.

If there is a favourable change in relation to the events surrounding the impairment loss then the impairment can be reviewed for possible reversal. The reversal will not cause the current carrying amount to exceed the original carrying amount had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the profit or loss.

Basic 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 Group after the deduction of all its liabilities.

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BURKE FAMILY HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.20
Financial instruments (continued)

Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other creditors, bank loans, other loans and loans due to fellow group companies are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusting for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial liabilities that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss). When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest, discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

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

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

Derecognition of financial instruments

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Group transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the Group will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Group's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

 
2.21

Dividends

Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024

3.


Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with FRS102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Group's accounting policies. 

Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. 

Below is a summary of the key judgements and estimates included within these accounting policies. 

a)   Key judgements in applying accounting policies

      i)     Deferred tax asset (see notes 18 and 23)
    Deferred tax assets are recognised for taxable losses incurred to the extent that the Directors       considers it probable that an asset will be recovered. In assessing the probability of recovery the      Directors have considered the Group's expected future profitability. The Directors consider         that the Group will continue to be profitable and recover its tax losses in full. Deferred tax           assets are not discounted and are disclosed as debtors due in more than one year due to the       cash benefit being more than 12 months (see note 18 and 23 for the expected reversals)..

b)   Key accounting estimates and assumptions

      i)    Long term contracts
    Recognition of turnover and profit on long term contracts requires management judgement         regarding the anticipated final outcome of contract costs. Management undertakes detailed        reviews in order to estimate the total forecasted cost with regular review undertaken by        management to ensure the estimation is up to date.

             Consistent procedures and management tools are in place to ensure that estimates are applied,        and results determined on a consistent basis.

      ii)     Provisions (see note 24)
    The Group has recognised a provision in respect of loss-making contracts where the        unavoidable costs of meeting contractual obligations exceed the expected economic benefits.       This requires the use of managements estimation in relation to the expected costs to complete. 

    These estimates involve inherent uncertainty, particularly on longer-term or larger scale complex      projects. Changes in project performance and supplier pricing may result in material adjustments      to the provision in future periods.

      iv)   Recoverability of debtors
    The recoverability of debtor balances, including retentions, is uncertain and can depend on a       number of factors which may affect repayment conditions and could lead to possible impairment.
    The Group assesses the recoverability of debtors based on historical experience of losses and      recognise impairments where there is objective evidence of a loss having incurred, with reference      to the financial position and performance of the counterparty amongst other factors. 
 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024

4.


Turnover

An analysis of turnover by class of business is as follows:


18 months ended
30 November
12 months ended
31
May
2024
2023
£
£

Sales
63,573,535
32,351,844


All turnover arose within the United Kingdom.


5.


Other operating income

18 months ended
30 November
12 months ended
31
May
2024
2023
£
£

Other operating income
3,198
-



6.


Operating profit/(loss)

The operating profit/(loss) is stated after charging:

18 months ended
30 November
12 months ended
31
May
2024
2023
£
£

Movement in provisions
(1,298,437)
1,997,894

Vehicle lease rentals
192,910
83,021

Profit on disposal of tangible fixed assets
-
(6,681)

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FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024

7.


Auditor's remuneration

During the period, the Group obtained the following services from the Company's auditor:

18 months ended
30 November
12 months ended
31
May
2024
2023
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditor for the audit of the consolidated and parent Company's financial statements
30,000
-


8.


Employees

Staff costs, including director's remuneration, were as follows:


Group
18 months ended
 30 November
Group
12 months ended
31
 May
2024
2023
£
£

Wages and salaries
3,228,648
1,553,485

Social security costs
337,538
170,345

Cost of defined contribution scheme
77,493
40,901

3,643,679
1,764,731


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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024

8.Employees (continued)

The average monthly number of employees, including the director, during the period was as follows:


  18 months ended
     30 November
   12 months ended
        31
May
        2024
        2023
            No.
            No.







Directors
2
2



Works staff
44
36



Office
8
4

54
42


9.


Director's remuneration

18 months ended
30 November
12 months ended
31
May
2024
2023
£
£

Director's emoluments
65,640
47,759

Group contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
9,444
4,291

75,084
52,050


During the period retirement benefits were accruing to no directors (2023 - NIL) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.


10.


Interest receivable

18 months ended
30 November
12 months ended
31
May
2024
2023
£
£


Bank interest receivable
9,284
4,665

Other interest receivable
1,205
9,602

10,489
14,267

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FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024

11.


Interest payable and similar expenses

18 months ended
30 November
12 months ended
31
May
2024
2023
£
£


Bank interest payable
285,272
60,534

Credit card interest payable
16,286
-

Mortgage interest payable
22,793
-

Hire purchase interest payable
47,814
12,327

Other interest payable
2,297
-

374,462
72,861


12.


Taxation


18 months ended
30 November
12 months ended
31
May
2024
2023
£
£

Corporation tax


Adjustments in respect of previous periods
(2,081)
87,027

Total current tax
(2,081)
87,027

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
292,405
(1,058,409)

Total deferred tax
292,405
(1,058,409)

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FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
 
12.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the period/year

The tax assessed for the period/year is lower than (2023 - higher than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 25%). The differences are explained below:

18 months ended
30 November
12 months ended
31
May
2024
2023
£
£


Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities before tax
1,112,511
(4,113,543)


Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 25%)
278,128
(1,028,386)

Effects of:


Non-tax deductible amortisation of goodwill and impairment
374
249

Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
14,074
4,176

Capital allowances for period/year in excess of depreciation
(19,743)
(15,594)

Utilisation of tax losses
(272,833)
-

Profit on disposal of fixed assets
-
(1,670)

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods
(2,081)
87,027

Unrelieved tax losses carried forward
-
1,041,225

Origination and reversal of timing differences
292,405
(1,058,409)

Total tax charge for the period/year
290,324
(971,382)

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024

13.


Dividends

30 November
31
May
2024
2023
£
£

Ordinary A


Dividends declared
76,845
45,060

Ordinary B


Dividends declared
76,845
45,060

Ordinary C


Dividends declared
27,139
29,140

180,829
119,260

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024

14.


Intangible assets

Group







Computer software
Goodwill
Total

£
£
£



Cost


At 1 June 2023
20,000
9,970
29,970


Disposals
(20,000)
-
(20,000)



At 30 November 2024

-
9,970
9,970



Amortisation


At 1 June 2023
16,000
1,745
17,745


Charge for the period on owned assets
4,000
1,495
5,495


On disposals
(20,000)
-
(20,000)



At 30 November 2024

-
3,240
3,240



Net book value



At 30 November 2024
-
6,730
6,730



At 31 May 2023
4,000
8,225
12,225



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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024

15.


Tangible fixed assets

Group








Freehold property
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Fixtures and fittings
Office equipment
Total

£
£
£
£
£
£



Cost


At 1 June 2023
1,060,090
82,434
370,045
9,309
115,478
1,637,356


Additions
-
237,791
88,730
-
11,755
338,276



At 30 November 2024

1,060,090
320,225
458,775
9,309
127,233
1,975,632



Depreciation


At 1 June 2023
21,202
73,996
186,520
2,327
76,516
360,561


Charge for the period on owned assets
31,803
3,943
25,980
2,619
17,429
81,774


Charge for the period on financed assets
-
75,199
63,210
-
-
138,409



At 30 November 2024

53,005
153,138
275,710
4,946
93,945
580,744



Net book value



At 30 November 2024
1,007,085
167,087
183,065
4,363
33,288
1,394,888



At 31 May 2023
1,038,888
8,438
183,525
6,982
38,962
1,276,795

The net book value of assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts, included above, are as follows:


30 November
31
May
2024
2023
£
£


Plant and machinery
160,301
-

Motor vehicles
139,775
114,256

300,076
114,256

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024

16.


Fixed asset investments

Company








Investments in subsidiary companies

£



Cost


At 1 June 2023
1,100,001



At 30 November 2024
1,100,001





Direct subsidiary undertaking


The following was a direct subsidiary undertaking of the Company:

Name

Registered office

Class of shares

Holding

Burmor Group Ltd
Burmor House, Sunderland Road, Market Deeping, United Kingdom, PE6 8FD
Ordinary
100%


Indirect subsidiary undertakings


The following were indirect subsidiary undertakings of the Company:

Name

Registered office

Class of shares

Holding

Burmor Construction Limited
Burmor House, Sunderland Road, Market Deeping, United Kingdom, PE6 8FD
Ordinary
76%
Burmor New Homes Limited
See above
Ordinary
100%
Burmor Projects Ltd
See above
Ordinary
30%

The Group owns 60% of the voting rights and 30% of the total shareholding of Burmor Projects Ltd.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024

17.


Stocks

Group
30 November
Group
31
May
2024
2023
£
£

Raw materials and consumables
2,000
2,000



18.


Debtors

Group
30 November
Group
31
May
2024
2023
£
£

Due after more than one year

Deferred tax asset
1,742,546
2,034,951


Group
30 November
Group
31
May
2024
2023
£
£

Due within one year

Trade debtors
1,416,081
267,932

Other debtors
2,496,020
1,738,176

Prepayments and accrued income
198,134
50,242

Amounts recoverable on long-term contracts
1,748,848
698,476

Tax recoverable
414,319
260,655

6,273,402
3,015,481



19.


Cash and cash equivalents

Group
30 November
Group
31
May
2024
2023
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
349,814
1,265,533


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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024

20.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Group
30 November
Group
31
May
2024
2023
£
£

Bank loans
188,837
182,987

Other loans
312,706
-

Trade creditors
5,895,020
4,190,234

Corporation tax
39,937
149,508

Other taxation and social security
141,126
115,650

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
125,077
63,742

Other creditors
1,963,616
1,319,187

Accruals
73,000
35,042

Deferred income
4,406,274
4,039,757

13,145,593
10,096,107


Bank loans of £188,837 (2023: £182,987) falling due within one year are secured over the Group's assets. 

Other loans of £312,706 (2023: £Nil) falling due within one year are secured over the Group's assets. 

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts disclosed under creditors falling due within one year are secured by the Group totalling £125,077 (2023: £63,742).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024

21.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

Group
30 November
Group
31
May
2024
2023
£
£

Bank loans
327,008
509,527

Obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts
204,482
109,374

Other creditors
21,020
48,501

552,510
667,402


Bank loans of £327,008 (2023: £509,527) falling due after more than one year are secured over the Group's assets.

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts disclosed under creditors falling due after more than one year are secured by the Group totalling £204,482 (2023: £109,374).




22.


Hire purchase and finance leases


Minimum lease payments under hire purchase fall due as follows:

30 November
31
May
2024
2023
£
£


Within 1 year
125,077
63,742

Between 1-5 years
204,482
109,374

329,559
173,116

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts are secured by the Group totalling £329,559 (2023: £109,374).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024

23.


Deferred taxation


Group



2024


£






At 1 May 2023
2,034,951


Credited to profit or loss
(292,405)



At 30 November 2024
1,742,546




The deferred tax asset is made up as follows:

Group
30 November
Group
31
May
2024
2023
£
£

Accelerated capital allowances
(51,945)
(32,203)

Tax losses carried forward
1,793,805
2,066,638

Short term timing differences
686
516

1,742,546
2,034,951

During the period, the Group reported a taxable profit of £1,091,331, which reduced the borught forward  taxable losses by £1,091,331, which in turn decreased the deferred tax asset from £2,066,638 to £1,793,805. At a tax rate of 25%, this reduction totals £272,833.
 
The remaining decrease relates to the reversal of timing differences on acquired tangible assets and capital allowances through depreciation, partially offset by anticipated tax deductions when provisions are utilised.
 
The deferred tax asset is expected to reverse further in the period ending August 2025 by £475,200. This primarily relates to the reversal of tax losses whereby Directors forecast a further combined taxable profit of £2,007,558 for the period, at the tax rate of 25% totalling £475,200.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024

24.


Provisions


Group



Loss making contracts

£


At 1 June 2023
2,011,093


Utilised in period
(1,298,437)



At 30 November 2024
712,656

The Group has recognised a provision in respect of loss-making contracts where the unavoidable costs of meeting contractual obligations exceed the expected economic benefits. This requires the use of managements estimation in relation to the expected costs to complete.
 
These estimates involve inherent uncertainty, particularly on longer-term or larger scale complex projects. Changes in project performance and supplier pricing may result in material adjustments to the provision in future periods

25.


Share capital

30
November
31
May
2024
2023
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



275,000 (2023 - 275,000) Ordinary A shares of £1.00 each
275,000
275,000
275,000 (2023 - 275,000) Ordinary B shares of £1.00 each
275,000
275,000
50,000 (2023 - 50,000) Ordinary C shares of £1.00 each
50,000
50,000
500,000 (2023 - 500,000) Preference shares of £1.00 each
500,000
500,000
1 (2023 - 1) Ordinary G share of £1.00
1
1

1,100,001

1,100,001


The Company has five classes of shares which are detailed below:

(i) Ordinary A and B shares have voting rights attached, an entitlement to participate in dividend    distributions of the Company and an entitlement to participate in the distributions and realisation of   the assets of the Company on winding up.
(ii) Ordinary C shares have dividend only rights.
(iii) Preference shares are redeemable on notice, confer no voting rights, cumulative coupon dividend    rate of 0.4% and will only received the par value of the shares on a winding up.
(iv) Ordinary G shares have full voting and equity rights.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024

26.


Reserves

Profit and loss account

The profit and loss account represents cumulative profits or losses, net of dividends paid and other adjustments. 


27.


Pension commitments

The Group operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Group in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Group to the fund and amounted to £77,493 (2023: £40,901). Contributions totalling £6,389 (2023: £4,540) were payable to the fund at the Balance sheet date.


28.


Commitments under operating leases

At 30 November 2024 the Group had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:


Group
30 November
Group
31
May
2024
2023
£
£

Vehicle lease commitments

Not later than 1 year
118,073
87,481

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
139,465
97,686

257,538
185,167

Future minimum lease payments receivable


At 30 November 2024 the future aggregate minimum rentals receivable under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:


Group
30 November
Group
31
May
2024
2023
£
£

Not later than 1 year
58,903
44,924

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
163,070
112,983

Later than 5 years
11,417
19,833

233,390
177,740


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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024

29.


Transactions with directors

During the period, advances were made to a director totalling £100,565 (2023: £18,266) and repayments totalled £1,180 (2023: £48,000). The amount owed by a director at the period end totalled £101,186 (2023: £596), which is shown within other debtors. Interest of £1,205 (2023: £438) has been charged to this loan. The loan is repayable on demand.

During the period, advances were made to a second director totalling £115,845 (2023: £9,562) and repayments totalled £73,569 (2023: £600). The amount owed by a second director at the period end totalled £14,795 (2023: £27,481 included within other creditors), which is shown within other debtors. Interest of £Nil (2023: £Nil) has been charged to this loan. The loan is repayable on demand.


30.


Related party transactions

Included within other creditors due after more than one year is a balance due to a resigned director of the Group totalling £11,358 (2023: £11,358). This balance is unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand.


31.


Controlling party

In the opinion of the directors, there is no ultimate controlling party. 

 
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