Company registration number 11061996 (England and Wales)
LOOKING LOCAL LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
LOOKING LOCAL LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 10
LOOKING LOCAL LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 MARCH 2025
31 March 2025
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31 March 2025
30 November 2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
4
146,327
Tangible assets
5
4,688
4,799
Investments
6
209,817
151,015
214,616
Current assets
Debtors
7
1,635,268
711,181
Cash at bank and in hand
296,041
1,333,885
1,931,309
2,045,066
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
8
(1,269,118)
(1,199,090)
Net current assets
662,191
845,976
Total assets less current liabilities
813,206
1,060,592
Provisions for liabilities
(1,172)
(1,200)
Net assets
812,034
1,059,392
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
9
100
100
Profit and loss reserves
811,934
1,059,292
Total equity
812,034
1,059,392
LOOKING LOCAL LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT
31 MARCH 2025
31 March 2025
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For the financial period ended 31 March 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the period in question in accordance with section 476.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 7 May 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
J Latham
Director
Company registration number 11061996 (England and Wales)
LOOKING LOCAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Looking Local Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 3rd Floor, 22 Old Bond Street, London, W1S 4PY.
1.1
Reporting period
These financial statements are presented for a period of 16 months, from 1 December 2023 to 31 March 2025. This is longer than the usual annual reporting period as the company changed its accounting reference date from 30 November to 31 March, to align with the reporting period of its parent company, Infoshare+ Limited.
As a result of the extended reporting period, the comparative figures presented in these financial statements, which relate to the year ended 30 November 2023, are not entirely comparable with the current period figures.
1.2
Accounting convention
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.3
Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.true
The directors have assessed the company's ability to continue as a going concern. The company traded throughout the period to 31 March 2025. Subsequent to the period end, on 6th May 2025, the company was hived up into its parent company, Infoshare+ Limited.
At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. This is based on the company's net assets position of £812,034 at the balance sheet date and given that the company is now a non-trading entity, and is therefore not incurring external costs or liabilities.
Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.4
Turnover
The company's major source of revenue is software development services, comprising the design, development, implementation, and support of bespoke software solutions for business and domestic customers.
Revenue is recognised over time as performance obligations are satisfied, with progress measured by stage of completion based on milestones achieved or time incurred relative to total expected inputs. Where contracts include distinct deliverables, revenue is recognised when control of each deliverable transfers to the customer. For smaller or short-term projects, revenue may be recognised at a point in time upon delivery and customer acceptance.
Payment terms are agreed on a contract-by-contract basis and may include staged payments aligned to project milestones or invoicing upon completion.
LOOKING LOCAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
Research and development expenditure
Research expenditure is written off against profits in the period in which it is incurred. Identifiable development expenditure is capitalised to the extent that the technical, commercial and financial feasibility can be demonstrated.
1.6
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill
Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.
Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably; the intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights; and the intangible asset is separable from the entity.
Amortisation 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:
Development costs
25% p.a. reducing balance basis
1.7
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:
Fixtures and fittings
33% p.a. straight line basis
Computers
33% p.a. straight line basis
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.
1.8
Fixed asset investments
Interests in subsidiaries are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. The investments are assessed for impairment at each reporting date and any impairment losses or reversals of impairment losses are recognised immediately in profit or loss.
A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the company. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.
1.9
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible 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.
LOOKING LOCAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.
1.10
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.11
Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
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.
LOOKING LOCAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
1.12
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.
1.13
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 period. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.
1.14
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.
LOOKING LOCAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.15
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.16
Foreign exchange
Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.
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.
Key sources of estimation uncertainty
The estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities are as follows.
Fixed Assets
The annual depreciation charge for tangible assets is sensitive to changes in the estimated useful economic lives and residual values of the assets. Estimated useful economic lives and residual values are re-assessed annually and amended when judged necessary based on technological advancement, future investments, economic utilisation and the physical condition of the assets.
During the period, a depreciation charge of £3,803 (2023: £3,731) was calculated based on accounting policies applied. Refer to note 5 for more details.
3
Employees
The average monthly number of persons employed by the company during the period was:
2025
2023
Number
Number
Total
15
15
LOOKING LOCAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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4
Intangible fixed assets
Development costs
£
Cost
At 1 December 2023
Additions
146,327
At 31 March 2025
146,327
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 December 2023 and 31 March 2025
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
146,327
At 30 November 2023
No amortisation has been charged as the asset was not yet available for use at the period end.
5
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and machinery etc
£
Cost
At 1 December 2023
20,235
Additions
4,245
Disposals
(1,252)
At 31 March 2025
23,228
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 December 2023
15,436
Depreciation charged in the period
3,803
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(699)
At 31 March 2025
18,540
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
4,688
At 30 November 2023
4,799
6
Fixed asset investments
2025
2023
£
£
Shares in group undertakings and participating interests
209,817
LOOKING LOCAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
6
Fixed asset investments
(Continued)
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Movements in fixed asset investments
Shares in subsidiaries
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 December 2023 & 31 March 2025
209,817
Impairment
At 1 December 2023
-
Impairment losses
209,817
At 31 March 2025
209,817
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
-
At 30 November 2023
209,817
7
Debtors
2025
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
114,269
267,198
Amounts owed by group undertakings
1,442,893
410,937
Other debtors
78,106
33,046
1,635,268
711,181
8
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2023
£
£
Trade creditors
19,219
53,617
Corporation tax
191,528
Other taxation and social security
111,659
71,382
Other creditors
946,712
1,074,091
1,269,118
1,199,090
9
Called up share capital
2025
2023
2025
2023
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
100
100
100
100
LOOKING LOCAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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10
Financial commitments, guarantees and contingent liabilities
As at the period end, the company is a composite guarantor, together with other group entities, for borrowings held by Infoshare+ Bidco Limited, a fellow group undertaking. The guarantee relates to a loan facility of £4,650,000 which was entered into on 9 January 2025. The loan is due to mature on the 6th anniversary of the drawdown date.
Subsequent to the period end, the group refinanced its borrowings. On 29 December 2025, the company granted a new debenture in favour of TC Loans Limited as security agent, in connection with a new facilities agreement entered into by the group. Following completion of the refinancing, the company's obligations under the original composite guarantee and related debenture in favour of TDC Impact Limited were fully discharged and released on 15 January 2026.
11
Parent company
The immediate parent company is Infoshare+ Limited, the ultimate parent company is Omni Partners LLP, both companies are incorporated in England and Wales.