Company registration number 01376689 (England and Wales)
CHAPEL HOUSE MOTOR CO LTD
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
CHAPEL HOUSE MOTOR CO LTD
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
Mr N G Duffield
Mr N Coen
Mr P A Clay
Secretary
Mr J M Edghill
Company number
01376689
Registered office
603 Liverpool Road
Ainsdale
Southport
PR8 3NG
Auditor
MHA
Richard House
9 Winckley Square
Preston
PR1 3HP
CHAPEL HOUSE MOTOR CO LTD
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Directors' report
3
Directors' responsibilities statement
4
Independent auditor's report
5 - 7
Profit and loss account
8
Statement of comprehensive income
9
Balance sheet
10
Statement of changes in equity
11
Notes to the financial statements
12 - 24
CHAPEL HOUSE MOTOR CO LTD
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 30 June 2025.
Review of the business
The company has over 30 years of experience in the car retail industry, with continued growth being achieved through more and more customers enjoying the “Chapel House Experience”, resulting in many customers recommending us to their friends and families. Many of our customers are now driving their fifth or even sixth vehicle purchased from us.
Our buying power as an established company, coupled with the peace of mind associated with dealing with a major player in vehicle retailing, service, repairs and replacement parts stands for a significant value to local vehicle owners who may be undecided about which make and model to choose. When making that all important buying decision, our multi franchise sites enable the sales team to offer valuable advice and test drives across multiple brands, making comparison and selection easy and with a wide variety of used vehicles in stock and a full range of franchise options. Our franchises include Suzuki, MG and more recently Omoda and Jaecoo, part of the Chery organisation. All our Brand partners are committed to electrification of their offerings across their range and this ties in with our commitment for a greener future with continued investment on electric infrastructure at all of our sites now and into the future.
In recent years, the company has seen extensive redevelopments of its premises, allowing for an improved customer experience when visiting all of our branches. We have electric charging points at all of our sites in line with our continued planning for a greener future.
Principal risks and uncertainties
Increasing costs and expenses have become a principal factor in the profitability of many businesses. We undertake constant expense checks to ensure the most competitive pricing and this helps maintain our profitability.
The Company has the ability to rapidly adapt to changing circumstances, particularly in the last few years. This flexibility has allowed and will continue to allow us to deliver a complete and professional experience to our customers. Staff welfare and stability is an important priority for us and our customers and staff will always be paramount in our planning, along with our manufacture partners. Cyber security of our data along with our customers data is managed internally and externally. We are assisted by Cyber professionals and is regularly checked along with staff training and awareness.
The business' principal financial instruments comprise bank facilities, trade debtors and trade creditors. The main purpose of these instruments is to finance the business' operations. All of the business' cash balances are held in such a way that achieves a competitive rate of interest.
Trade debtors are managed in respect of credit and cash flow risk by policies concerning the credit offered to customers and the regular monitoring of amounts outstanding for both time and credit limits. The amounts presented in the balance sheet are net of allowances for doubtful debtors.
Trade creditors' liquidity risk is managed by ensuring sufficient funds are available to meet amounts due.
As the company is principally engaged in the car retail industry, it is susceptible to changes in sales patterns throughout the year, in particular with the new registration months in March and September.
CHAPEL HOUSE MOTOR CO LTD
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
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Development and performance
The directors are satisfied with the performance of the company and look forward to this continuing. Our administrative and reporting processes have been streamlined with the previous move to the one trading company. This has helped with reducing costs and increasing efficiencies across the group. The implementation of updated systems now embedded into our business has enabled our staff to deliver a better experience for the customer when contacting and transacting with ourselves. This investment has helped increase customer retention and also improved contact with new customers which should deliver a better turnover and return.
Turnover decreased by 7.2% to £110m. This was expected with restructure of our partner brands and turnover is now at previous levels. Gross margin increased from 11.4% to 12.65%, due to a strong focus on the new brands. Gross profit therefore increased from £13.5m to £13.9m with Operating profit increasing from £742k to £1.5m. Expenses were a major focus for the business and were reduced below our previous years level. This resulted in an increase of profit before tax to £832k. The company remains in a strong position to continue to deliver the excellent customer service it strives for, as well as being in a position to capitalise on any market opportunities that would complement and enhance the company’s current offerings. The directors are confident that the company will maintain its strong position within the market.
Key performance indicators
It is the company's policy to continually improve levels of Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty. We aim to Treat Customers Fairly by providing products and services, which fully meet the initial and continuing needs and expectations of all our customers. In order to achieve this, the company has adopted a Quality System that ensures the effectiveness and continual improvement of the business.
The objectives of this policy are achieved through the implementation and adherence to established documented procedures and audits. Treating Customers Fairly is central to the Quality System which is supported and endorsed by not only the Senior Management Team, but every employee within the company. This reflects our desire to provide our customers with the highest standards possible in Customer Care.
Other information and explanations
Finally the directors would like to place on record their sincere thanks to the dedicated and talented staff employed throughout the company, without whose efforts the company would not continue to thrive.
Mr N Coen
Director
13 January 2026
CHAPEL HOUSE MOTOR CO LTD
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2025.
Principal activities
The principal activity of the company continued to be that of retailing, servicing and repairing new and used motor vehicles.
Results and dividends
The results for the year are set out on page 8.
No ordinary dividends were paid. The directors do not recommend payment of a final dividend.
Directors
The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:
Mr N G Duffield
Mr N Coen
Mr P A Clay
Auditor
The auditor, MHA, previously traded through the legal entity MacIntyre Hudson LLP. In response to regulatory changes, MacIntyre Hudson LLP ceased to hold an audit registration with the engagement transitioning to MHA Audit Services LLP.
MHA will be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.
Statement of disclosure to auditor
So far as each person who was a director at the date of approving this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company’s auditor is unaware. Additionally, the directors individually have taken all the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit information and to establish that the company’s auditor is aware of that information.
Strategic report
The company has chosen in accordance with Companies Act 2006, s. 414C(11) to set out in the company's strategic report information required by Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, Sch. 7 to be contained in the directors' report. It has done so in respect of business review, financial risk management and future developments.
Medium-sized companies exemption
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the medium-sized companies exemption.
On behalf of the board
Mr N Coen
Director
13 January 2026
CHAPEL HOUSE MOTOR CO LTD
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
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The directors are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
make judgements 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 company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
CHAPEL HOUSE MOTOR CO LTD
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF CHAPEL HOUSE MOTOR CO LTD
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Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Chapel House Motor Co Ltd (the 'company') for the year ended 30 June 2025 which comprise the profit and loss account, the statement of comprehensive income, the balance sheet, the statement of changes in equity and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The 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 company's affairs as at 30 June 2025 and of its profit for the year 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.
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 responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our 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.
Conclusions relating to going concern
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.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our 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. 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.
CHAPEL HOUSE MOTOR CO LTD
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF CHAPEL HOUSE MOTOR CO LTD (CONTINUED)
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Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit:
the information given in the strategic report and the directors' report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the strategic report and the directors' report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the strategic report or the directors' report.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
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, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of directors
As explained more fully in the directors' responsibilities statement, the directors are 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 directors determine 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 directors are responsible for assessing the 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 directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor 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 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 specific procedures for this engagement and the extent to which these are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below:
Enquiries with management about any known or suspected instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations;
Enquires with management about any known or suspected instances of fraud;
Examination of journal entries and other adjustments to test for appropriateness and identify any instances of management override of controls;
Review of legal and professional expenditure to identify any evidence of ongoing litigation or enquiries; and
Auditing the risk of fraud in revenue by performing testing from source documentation to ensure revenue is being appropriately accounted for in the correct accounting period to which it relates.
CHAPEL HOUSE MOTOR CO LTD
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF CHAPEL HOUSE MOTOR CO LTD (CONTINUED)
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Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.
A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's 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 2006. Our 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.
Virginia Cooper FCA
Senior Statutory Auditor
For and on behalf of MHA, Statutory Auditor
Preston, United Kingdom
13 January 2026
MHA is the trading name of MHA Audit Services LLP, a limited liability partnership in England and Wales (registered number OC455542)
CHAPEL HOUSE MOTOR CO LTD
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
109,546,079
117,986,033
Cost of sales
(95,685,691)
(104,532,052)
Gross profit
13,860,388
13,453,981
Administrative expenses
(12,376,781)
(12,711,723)
Operating profit
4
1,483,607
742,258
Interest receivable and similar income
7
3,533
Interest payable and similar expenses
8
(655,259)
(746,767)
Profit/(loss) before taxation
831,881
(4,509)
Tax on profit/(loss)
9
(185,353)
(9,468)
Profit/(loss) for the financial year
646,528
(13,977)
The profit and loss account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.
CHAPEL HOUSE MOTOR CO LTD
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
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2025
2024
£
£
Profit/(loss) for the year
646,528
(13,977)
Other comprehensive income
-
-
Total comprehensive income for the year
646,528
(13,977)
CHAPEL HOUSE MOTOR CO LTD
BALANCE SHEET
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
10
530,563
244,784
Current assets
Stocks
11
10,177,338
9,089,346
Debtors
12
4,844,957
3,312,549
Cash at bank and in hand
1,768,134
868,766
16,790,429
13,270,661
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
13
(10,327,843)
(7,532,896)
Net current assets
6,462,586
5,737,765
Total assets less current liabilities
6,993,149
5,982,549
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
14
(329,250)
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
16
83,265
48,443
(83,265)
(48,443)
Net assets
6,580,634
5,934,106
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
18
5,000
5,000
Capital redemption reserve
5,000
5,000
Profit and loss reserves
6,570,634
5,924,106
Total equity
6,580,634
5,934,106
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions relating to medium-sized companies.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 13 January 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr N Coen
Director
Company registration number 01376689 (England and Wales)
CHAPEL HOUSE MOTOR CO LTD
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
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Share capital
Capital redemption reserve
Profit and loss reserves
Total
£
£
£
£
Balance at 1 July 2023
5,000
5,000
5,938,083
5,948,083
Year ended 30 June 2024:
Loss and total comprehensive income
-
-
(13,977)
(13,977)
Balance at 30 June 2024
5,000
5,000
5,924,106
5,934,106
Year ended 30 June 2025:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
646,528
646,528
Balance at 30 June 2025
5,000
5,000
6,570,634
6,580,634
CHAPEL HOUSE MOTOR CO LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Chapel House Motor Co Ltd is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 603 Liverpool Road, Ainsdale, Southport, PR8 3NG.
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.
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. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
This company is a qualifying entity for the purposes of FRS 102, being a member of a group where the parent of that group prepares publicly available consolidated financial statements, including this company, which are intended to give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the group. The company has therefore taken advantage of exemptions from the following disclosure requirements:
Section 7 ‘Statement of Cash Flows’ – Presentation of a statement of cash flow and related notes and disclosures;
Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instrument Issues’ – Carrying amounts, interest income/expense and net gains/losses for each category of financial instrument; basis of determining fair values; details of collateral, loan defaults or breaches, details of hedges, hedging fair value changes recognised in profit or loss and in other comprehensive income;
Section 33 ‘Related Party Disclosures’ – Compensation for key management personnel.
The financial statements of the company are consolidated in the financial statements of Chapel House Holdings Ltd. These consolidated financial statements are available from Companies House, Cardiff.
1.2
Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a confident expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Gross profit and profit before tax levels have increased from the previous year. We are tracking ahead of our financial budgets and expect this to continue for the current financial year. Our balance sheet remains strong and the company has a healthy bank balance with one formalised loan. Cashflow is good and will put no constraints on the business to continue its trading activities as planned. This puts us in a stable position and available to make the most of opportunities as they may arise. Future product releases by our brand partners alongside new electric vehicles EV’s within their range will allow us to maintain a strong market position. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.true
1.3
Turnover
Turnover represents the amounts received for the sale of motor vehicles and related services, net of Value Added Tax.
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer, the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.
CHAPEL HOUSE MOTOR CO LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.
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:
Plant and machinery
up to 10 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.
1.5
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
1.6
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. Cost is calculated using the first in first out method.
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.
1.7
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash at bank and in hand are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.8
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. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
CHAPEL HOUSE MOTOR CO LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Other financial assets
Other financial assets, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss, except that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.
Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.
Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. 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.
If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the company transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.
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, are initially recognised at transaction price. 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. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price.
CHAPEL HOUSE MOTOR CO LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Other financial liabilities
Derivatives, including interest rate swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts, are not basic financial instruments. Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in profit or loss in finance costs or finance income as appropriate, unless hedge accounting is applied and the hedge is a cash flow hedge.
Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. Debt instruments may be designated as being measured at fair value through profit or loss to eliminate or reduce an accounting mismatch or if the instruments are measured and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.9
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.
1.10
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.
1.11
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.
CHAPEL HOUSE MOTOR CO LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.12
Retirement benefits
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company. The annual contributions payable are charged to the profit and loss account.
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
Critical judgements
The following judgements (apart from those involving estimates) have had the most significant effect on amounts recognised in the financial statements.
Valuation and life of tangible fixed assets
Determining both the useful economic life and the residual value of tangible fixed assets requires an estimation of both the length of time that the company expects to use the asset for and the future selling price that the company expects to be achieved for the asset at the end of the useful economic life. These are reviewed annually on an asset by asset basis. There is not expected to be a material difference in the value of the assets given the estimations used.
Stock provisions
Determining the recoverable value of stock items requires estimation by the company. The company reviews stock items by age and expected selling prices and writes down stock accordingly. This is in line with generally accepted industry practice. There is not expected to be a material overstatement of stock due compared to future consideration received given the estimations used.
Accruals for future costs
At each balance sheet date, the company undertakes an assessment of expected future costs for provision of future services for nil consideration. These are calculated based on historic information of uptake and cost of these services and by using a best estimate of anticipated future uptake. There is not expected to be a material difference between the costs accrued and actually paid given the estimations used.
3
Turnover and other revenue
An analysis of the company's turnover is as follows:
2025
2024
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Attributable to the company's principal activities
109,546,079
117,986,033
CHAPEL HOUSE MOTOR CO LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
3
Turnover and other revenue
(Continued)
- 17 -
2025
2024
£
£
Turnover analysed by geographical market
United Kingdom
109,546,079
117,986,033
2025
2024
£
£
Other revenue
Interest income
3,533
-
4
Operating profit
2025
2024
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging:
£
£
Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of the company's financial statements
17,545
16,700
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
259,304
163,212
5
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2025
2024
Number
Number
Productive
54
56
Sales
77
75
Support
70
94
Total
201
225
Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
2025
2024
£
£
Wages and salaries
6,058,059
6,039,296
Social security costs
673,354
633,626
Pension costs
116,572
121,092
6,847,985
6,794,014
CHAPEL HOUSE MOTOR CO LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
- 18 -
6
Directors' remuneration
2025
2024
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
332,729
319,176
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
2,642
2,642
335,371
321,818
The number of directors for whom retirement benefits are accruing under defined contribution schemes amounted to 2 (2024 - 2).
Remuneration disclosed above include the following amounts paid to the highest paid director:
2025
2024
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
193,933
185,000
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
1,321
1,321
7
Interest receivable and similar income
2025
2024
£
£
Interest income
Interest on bank deposits
3,533
8
Interest payable and similar expenses
2025
2024
£
£
Interest on bank overdrafts and loans
-
33,499
Interest on invoice finance arrangements
655,259
713,229
Other interest
39
655,259
746,767
9
Taxation
2025
2024
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
150,531
1,287
CHAPEL HOUSE MOTOR CO LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
9
Taxation
2025
2024
£
£
(Continued)
- 19 -
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
62,922
6,218
Changes in tax rates
1,963
Adjustment in respect of prior periods
(28,100)
Total deferred tax
34,822
8,181
Total tax charge
185,353
9,468
The actual charge for the year can be reconciled to the expected charge/(credit) for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:
2025
2024
£
£
Profit/(loss) before taxation
831,881
(4,509)
Expected tax charge/(credit) based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2024: 19.00%)
207,970
(857)
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
5,483
7,703
Effect of change in corporation tax rate
1,963
Depreciation on assets not qualifying for tax allowances
659
Deferred tax adjustments in respect of prior years
(28,100)
Taxation charge for the year
185,353
9,468
CHAPEL HOUSE MOTOR CO LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
- 20 -
10
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and machinery
£
Cost
At 1 July 2024
1,409,665
Additions
545,083
Disposals
(164,342)
At 30 June 2025
1,790,406
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 July 2024
1,164,881
Depreciation charged in the year
259,304
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(164,342)
At 30 June 2025
1,259,843
Carrying amount
At 30 June 2025
530,563
At 30 June 2024
244,784
11
Stocks
2025
2024
£
£
Parts and other stock
417,274
472,818
Vehicle stock
9,760,064
8,616,528
10,177,338
9,089,346
12
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
2,909,452
2,088,401
Corporation tax recoverable
30,713
Amounts owed by group undertakings
673,840
283,502
Other debtors
88,419
317,632
Prepayments and accrued income
1,173,246
592,301
4,844,957
3,312,549
CHAPEL HOUSE MOTOR CO LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
- 21 -
13
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Other borrowings
15
439,000
Trade creditors
8,150,128
5,510,098
Corporation tax
86,531
Other taxation and social security
557,355
925,070
Other creditors
658,907
822,644
Accruals and deferred income
435,922
275,084
10,327,843
7,532,896
14
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Other borrowings
15
329,250
15
Loans and overdrafts
2025
2024
£
£
Other loans
768,250
Payable within one year
439,000
Payable after one year
329,250
Other borrowings are secured by way of a cross-company guarantee between this company and Chapel House Holdings Ltd.
Other borrowings are repayable in monthly instalments. Interest is charged at the Bank of England base rate, rounded up to the nearest 0.5%.
CHAPEL HOUSE MOTOR CO LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
- 22 -
16
Deferred taxation
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset where the company has a legally enforceable right to do so. The following is the analysis of the deferred tax balances (after offset) for financial reporting purposes:
Liabilities
Liabilities
2025
2024
Balances:
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
101,331
56,220
Short term timing differences
(18,066)
(7,777)
83,265
48,443
2025
Movements in the year:
£
Liability at 1 July 2024
48,443
Charge to profit or loss
62,922
Adjustment in respect of prior periods - profit or loss
(28,100)
Liability at 30 June 2025
83,265
As the company has not finalised its capital expenditure plans for the next financial year, it is not possible to clarify the unwinding of the net deferred tax liability over the next 12 months.
17
Retirement benefit schemes
2025
2024
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
116,572
121,092
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.
18
Share capital
2025
2024
2025
2024
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
4,375
4,375
4,375
4,375
A Ordinary shares of £1 each
625
625
625
625
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
CHAPEL HOUSE MOTOR CO LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
18
Share capital
(Continued)
- 23 -
On 15 May 2024, 625 Ordinary £1 shares were reclassified to 625 A Ordinary £1 shares.
The Ordinary shares have the right to received dividends at any time. The A Ordinary shares only have the right to receive dividends in financial years ending after 30 June 2033. On return of capital, A Ordinary shares are only entitled to their percentage entitlement of the growth proceeds as stated in the Shareholders Agreement. The shares rank pari passu in all other regards.
19
Financial commitments, guarantees and contingent liabilities
A cross-company unlimited guarantee is in place in favour of NatWest between the company, Chapel House Holdings Ltd and Chapel House Southport Ltd. At the balance sheet date, there were no group borrowings payable to NatWest.
A cross-company guarantee is in place in favour of Santander between the company and Chapel House Holdings Ltd. At the balance sheet date, group borrowings payable to Santander totalled £768,250.
20
Ultimate controlling party
The immediate and ultimate parent company is Chapel House Holdings Ltd, a company incorporated in England and Wales with the registered office of 603 Liverpool Road, Ainsdale, Southport, PR8 3NG, and is considered to be under the ultimate control of Mr N Coen by virtue of his shareholding in that company.
The group headed by Chapel House Holdings Ltd is the only one to which Chapel House Motor Co Ltd belongs. Copies of the group accounts can be obtained from Companies House, Cardiff.
21
Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties
During the year the company entered into the following transactions with related parties:
Category
Description of
Income
Expenditure
transaction
2025
2024
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
Entities with control, joint control or significant influence over the company
Interest charged
504,840
103,271
Entities with control, joint control or significant influence over the company
Management charges
205,000
50,000
Entities with control, joint control or significant influence over the company
Rent charged
1,030,512
206,702
625 A Ordinary £1 shares were transferred to two directors in the prior year for no consideration.
CHAPEL HOUSE MOTOR CO LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
21
Related party transactions
(Continued)
- 24 -
Balances with related parties
The following amounts were outstanding at the reporting end date:
Category
Amounts owed by
Amounts owed to
related parties
related parties
2025
2024
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
Entities with control, joint control or significant influence over the company
673,840
283,502
Other information
A cross-company unlimited guarantee is in place in favour of NatWest between the company and fellow group companies. Full details are in the financial commitments, guarantees and contingent liabilities note.
A cross-company guarantee is in place in favour of Santander between the company and a fellow group company. Full details are in the financial commitments, guarantees and contingent liabilities note.
The company has taken advantage of the exemption conferred by Section 1 FRS102 from disclosing transactions covered by Section 33 FRS102, namely any entered into between two or more members of the group, provided that any subsidiary which is a party to the transaction is wholly owned by such a member.
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