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Registered number: NI012310










PAUL BRAHAM & SONS LIMITED










FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INFORMATION FOR FILING WITH THE REGISTRAR

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025

 
PAUL BRAHAM & SONS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: NI012310

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 APRIL 2025

2025
2024
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 4 
311,939
301,064

Investments
 5 
97,918
97,918

  
409,857
398,982

Current assets
  

Stocks
  
96,051
64,409

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 6 
2,847,590
3,374,236

Cash at bank and in hand
 7 
1,853,713
594,755

  
4,797,354
4,033,400

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 8 
(3,849,126)
(3,431,386)

Net current assets
  
 
 
948,228
 
 
602,014

Total assets less current liabilities
  
1,358,085
1,000,996

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 9 
(25,821)
(125,053)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 10 
(68,008)
(64,452)

  
 
 
(68,008)
 
 
(64,452)

Net assets
  
1,264,256
811,491


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
  
10,000
10,000

Profit and loss account
  
1,254,256
801,491

  
1,264,256
811,491


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PAUL BRAHAM & SONS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: NI012310

BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 30 APRIL 2025

The Company's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The Company has opted not to file the profit and loss account in accordance with provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 24 April 2026.




Mr Ciaran McQuaid
Director

The notes on pages 3 to 15 form part of these financial statements.

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PAUL BRAHAM & SONS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025

1.


General information

Paul Braham & Sons Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in Northern Ireland. The registered office is 7a Charlotte Street, Warrenpoint, Co. Down, Northern Ireland, BT34 3LF, which is also its principal place of business.

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 disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.

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

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

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.

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

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Plant and machinery
-
20%
Straight Line
Motor vehicles
-
25%
Straight Line
Fixtures and fittings
-
15%
Straight Line
Office equipment
-
10%
Straight Line

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.

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PAUL BRAHAM & SONS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

  
2.3

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.

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

 
2.4

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.

At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.

Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.

Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are presented in the Profit and Loss Account within 'finance income or costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in profit or loss within 'other operating income'.

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PAUL BRAHAM & SONS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.5

Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the Company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and
the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

Rendering of services

Revenue from a contract to provide services is recognised in the period in which the services are provided in accordance with the stage of completion of the contract when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the contract;
the stage of completion of the contract at the end of the reporting period can be measured reliably; and
the costs incurred and the costs to complete the contract can be measured reliably.

 
2.6

Operating leases: the Company as lessor

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

Amounts paid and payable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised as a reduction to income over the lease term on a straight-line basis, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern over which the lessor's benefit from the leased asset is diminished.

 
2.7

Operating leases: the Company as lessee

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

Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.

Page 5

 
PAUL BRAHAM & SONS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.8

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. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

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.

  
2.9

Construction Contracts

Where the outcome of a construction contract can be estimated reliably, revenue and costs are recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract activity at the reporting end date. Variations in contract work, claims and incentive payments are included to the extent that the amount can be measured reliably and its receipt is considered probable.

When it is probable that total contract costs will exceed total contract turnover, the expected loss is recognised as an expense immediately.

Where the outcome of a construction contract cannot be estimated reliably, contract revenue is recognised to the extent of contract costs incurred where it is probable that they will be recoverable. Contract costs are recognised as expenses in the period in which they are incurred. When costs incurred in securing a contract are recognised as an expense in the period in which they are incurred, they are not included in contract costs if the contract is obtained in a subsequent period.

The “percentage of completion method” is used to determine the appropriate amount to recognise in a given period. The stage of completion is measured by the proportion of contract costs incurred for work performed to date compared to the estimated total contract costs. Costs incurred in the year in connection with future activity on a contract are excluded from contract costs in determining the stage of completion.  These costs are presented as stocks, prepayments or other assets depending on their nature, and provided it is probable they will be recovered.

  
2.10

Retentions

Retentions represent amounts withheld by the main contractor or client as security for the satisfactory completion of contracted works, including the rectification of any defects identified during the defect liability period, which typically extends up to 12 months post-completion. Retention amounts are generally calculated as a fixed percentage of the contract value, with an initial release of 50% upon completion and the balance subject to final acceptance post-defect period.

Revenue from construction contracts is recognised in full upon invoicing based on the value of the application for payment, including the retention element, in accordance with the percentage of completion method. The retention portion of the invoice, though recognised as revenue, is simultaneously recorded as a receivable in the balance sheet until such time it is received from the main contractor. Retention receivables are presented separately within trade and other receivables in the financial statements.

A provision for doubtful debts is maintained to cover the risk of non-payment of retention balances. This is assessed based on historical collection rates, specific contract risks, and the financial stability of the main contractor.

Retentions deemed irrecoverable due to disputes, contractor insolvency, or other substantiated reasons will be written off as bad debts in the income statement

Page 6

 
PAUL BRAHAM & SONS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.11

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.

 
2.12

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.

 
2.13

Financial instruments

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

The Company has elected to apply the recognition and measurement provisions of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (as adopted by the UK Endorsement Board) with the disclosure requirements of Sections 11 and 12 and the other presentation requirements of FRS 102.

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 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 Company's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other debtors due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.

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 Company after the deduction of all its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other creditors, bank loans and other loans 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.
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PAUL BRAHAM & SONS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.13
Financial instruments (continued)


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.

 
2.14

Borrowing costs

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

 
2.15

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Company 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 accruals as a liability in the Balance Sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

 
2.16

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date in the countries where the Company operates and generates income.

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the balance sheet date, except that:
The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.

Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.


Page 8

 
PAUL BRAHAM & SONS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

  
2.17

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.

  
2.18

Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

  
2.19

Leases

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.

Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. 

Lease income from operating leases, where the company acts as a lessor, is recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term unless another systematic basis is more representative of the pattern in which the benefit from the leased asset is consumed. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging operating leases are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised as an expense over the lease term.

Where the company acts as a lessee, lease payments under operating leases are recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term unless another systematic basis better represents the pattern of consumption of economic benefits.

  
2.20

Government Grants

Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the grants will be received.

A grant that specifies performance conditions is recognised in income when the performance conditions are met.  Where a grant does not specify performance conditions it is recognised in income when the proceeds are received or receivable. A grant received before the recognition criteria are satisfied is recognised as a liability.

 
2.21

Valuation of investments

Cryptocurrency holdings are recognised as intangible assets and initially measured at cost. Subsequently, they are measured at cost less accumulated impairment losses (or fair value through profit or loss where an active market exists, if applicable). The assets are tested for impairment where indicators of impairment exist.

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PAUL BRAHAM & SONS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.22

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.

 
2.23

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.

 
2.24

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.

 
2.25

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.


3.


Employees

The average monthly number of employees, including the directors, during the year was as follows:


        2025
        2024
            No.
            No.







Average number of employees
50
45

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PAUL BRAHAM & SONS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025

4.


Tangible fixed assets


Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Fixtures and fittings
Office equipment
Total

£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 May 2024
235,952
115,270
46,704
131,357
529,283


Additions
27,950
78,500
-
-
106,450


Disposals
-
-
-
(11,142)
(11,142)



At 30 April 2025

263,902
193,770
46,704
120,215
624,591



Depreciation


At 1 May 2024
112,139
49,740
12,384
53,956
228,219


Charge for the year on owned assets
41,670
28,593
5,148
9,115
84,526


Disposals
-
-
-
(93)
(93)



At 30 April 2025

153,809
78,333
17,532
62,978
312,652



Net book value



At 30 April 2025
110,093
115,437
29,172
57,237
311,939



At 30 April 2024
123,813
65,530
34,320
77,401
301,064

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


2025
2024
£
£



Plant and machinery
81,652
85,702

Motor vehicles
13,059
17,808

94,711
103,510

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PAUL BRAHAM & SONS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025

5.


Fixed asset investments





Other fixed asset investments

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 May 2024
97,918



At 30 April 2025
97,918





6.


Debtors

2025
2024
£
£


Trade debtors
1,213,850
1,734,704

Amounts owed by group undertakings
905,353
1,060,688

Other debtors
622,542
513,094

Prepayments and accrued income
64,034
35,977

Gross amounts owed by contract customers
41,811
29,773

2,847,590
3,374,236


Amounts owed by group undertakings are unsecured, interest free, have no fixed date of repayment and are repayable on demand.

All trade debtors are due within one year. All trade debtors are due within the company's normal terms.

Trade debtors are stated after provisions for impairment of £41,078 (2024: £29,892).

Included within other debtors is a DCA balance of £244,490 (2024: £10,000 credit)


7.


Cash and cash equivalents

2025
2024
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
1,853,713
594,755

1,853,713
594,755


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PAUL BRAHAM & SONS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025

8.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2025
2024
£
£

Bank loans
-
63,361

Trade creditors
1,868,804
2,820,107

Amounts owed to group undertakings
919,697
-

Corporation tax
190,479
77,582

Other taxation and social security
61,164
58,162

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
34,693
41,249

Other creditors
-
10,000

Accruals and deferred income
774,289
360,925

3,849,126
3,431,386


The repayment of trade creditors vary between on demand and ninety days. No interest is payable on trade creditors.

The company has charges registered at Companies House. A fixed charge in favour of AIB Group (UK) PLC, created on 13 May 2014, remains outstanding. In addition, an earlier debenture in favour of Allied Irish Bank, created on 7 September 1989, remains partially satisfied. Borrowings of the company are secured against the assets of the company and life cover on the life of the directors.


9.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2025
2024
£
£

Bank loans
-
84,594

Net obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts
25,821
40,459

25,821
125,053


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PAUL BRAHAM & SONS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025

10.


Deferred taxation




2025


£






At beginning of year
(64,452)


Charged to profit or loss
(3,556)



At end of year
(68,008)

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

2025
2024
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
(68,008)
(64,452)

(68,008)
(64,452)


11.


Contingent liabilities

A contingent liability exists to repay Invest NI and government grants should certain conditions under which they were awarded, as stated in the Letter of Offer, cease to be met. 


12.


Related party transactions

Paul Braham & Sons Limited rent their premises from the 3 company directors' pension scheme. The rent paid during the year ended 30 April 2025 was £81,951 (2024: £64,075). 

Included within trade creditors is £226,243 (2024: £25,653) due to group companies and £2,880 (2024: £nil) due to related parties, including directors and connected parties.

The company has taken the exemption in FRS 102 not to disclose transactions with any companies that are wholly owned within the group.

Amounts due and from group undertakings and related parties are unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand.


13.


Post balance sheet events

On 6 August 2025, 54% of the share capital in Charlotte Street Holdings Limited, the ultimate parent of Paul Braham & Sons Limited was acquired by Narrow Water Limited, a company incorporated in Northern Ireland.

The transaction occured after the reporting date and was not committed as at 30 April 2025. This is considered a non-adjusting event. 

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PAUL BRAHAM & SONS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025

14.


Controlling party

Braham Group Limited, a company incorporated in Northern Ireland, is the immediate 100% holding company of Paul Braham & Sons Limited. 

The company's ultimate parent undertaking was Charlotte Street Holdings Limited, a company incorporated in Northern Ireland, with a 100% shareholding in Braham Group Limited.

On 6 August 2025, 54% of the share capital in Charlotte Street Holdings Limited was acquired by Narrow Water Limited, a company incorporated in Northern Ireland. The ultimate parent undertaking is now Narrow Water Limited.

The consolidated financial statements of Charlotte Street Holdings Limited for the year ended 30 April 2025, may be obtained from Companies House, Cardiff, CF14 3UZ.


15.


Auditors liability limitation agreement

The directors, on behalf of the company have entered into a limited liability agreement, dated 20 January 2026, with their auditors. The auditors liability is limited to an amount which is considered fair and reasonable. This has been disclosed in line with company legislation. 


16.


Auditors' information

The auditors' report on the financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2025 was unqualified.

The audit report was signed on 24 April 2026 by Teresa Campbell (Senior Statutory Auditor) on behalf of AAB Group Accountants Limited.

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