Company registration number 10077464 (England and Wales)
SOUTHERN ENGLAND WINES (UK) LTD
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
SOUTHERN ENGLAND WINES (UK) LTD
CONTENTS
Page
Accountants' report
1
Balance sheet
2 - 3
Notes to the financial statements
4 - 8
SOUTHERN ENGLAND WINES (UK) LTD
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON THE PREPARATION OF THE UNAUDITED STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND WINES (UK) LTD FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have prepared for your approval the financial statements of Southern England Wines (UK) Ltd for the year ended 31 December 2025 which comprise, the balance sheet and the related notes from the company’s accounting records and from information and explanations you have given us.

As a practising member firm of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), we are subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed at https://www.icaew.com/regulation.

This report is made solely to the b oard of d irectors of Southern England Wines (UK) Ltd, as a body, in accordance with the terms of our engagement letter. Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the financial statements of Southern England Wines (UK) Ltd and state those matters that we have agreed to state to the b oard of d irectors of Southern England Wines (UK) Ltd, as a body, in this report in accordance with ICAEW Technical Release 07/16 AAF. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than Southern England Wines (UK) Ltd and its b oard of d irectors as a body, for our work or for this report.

It is your duty to ensure that Southern England Wines (UK) Ltd has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare statutory financial statements that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and loss of Southern England Wines (UK) Ltd. You consider that Southern England Wines (UK) Ltd is exempt from the statutory audit requirement for the year.

We have not been instructed to carry out an audit or a review of the financial statements of Southern England Wines (UK) Ltd. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the statutory f inancial statements.

Carpenter Box
6 May 2026
Chartered Accountants
Amelia House
Crescent Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 1RL
SOUTHERN ENGLAND WINES (UK) LTD
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
31 December 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3
6,525,600
5,207,978
Investments
4
1
1,276,242
6,525,601
6,484,220
Current assets
Stocks
6,901,764
6,814,828
Debtors
5
639,766
263,417
Cash at bank and in hand
2,523,962
4,643,921
10,065,492
11,722,166
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(557,324)
(432,860)
Net current assets
9,508,168
11,289,306
Total assets less current liabilities
16,033,769
17,773,526
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
7
(18,862)
(74,617)
Net assets
16,014,907
17,698,909
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
8
12
12
Share premium account
24,997,597
25,197,597
Profit and loss reserves
(8,982,702)
(7,498,700)
Total equity
16,014,907
17,698,909

The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true

For the financial year ended 31 December 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

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.

T he members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

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

SOUTHERN ENGLAND WINES (UK) LTD
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
31 December 2025
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The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 6 May 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr J R Ball
Mr M Smith
Director
Director
Company registration number 10077464 (England and Wales)
SOUTHERN ENGLAND WINES (UK) LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

Southern England Wines (UK) Ltd is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Amelia House, Crescent Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1RL.

1.1
Accounting convention

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary a mounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £1.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2
Going concern

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. The directors have considered relevant information, including the company’s principal risks and uncertainties true and the impact of subsequent events in making their assessment. Based on these assessments and having regard to the resources available to the entity, the directors have concluded that there is no material uncertainty and that they can continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual report and financial statements.

1.3
Turnover

Turnover represents amounts receivable for goods provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes.

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:

Land and buildings
Straight line over 20 years
Vines
Straight line over 35 years
Plant and machinery
Straight line over 5-35 years
Motor vehicles
Straight line over 5 years

Freehold land is not depreciated.

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.

Vines are classified as bearer plants and have been treated as biological assets and are being depreciated over their useful life.

SOUTHERN ENGLAND WINES (UK) LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
Fixed asset investments

Interests in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities 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.

1.6
Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell.

1.7
Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks.

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.

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.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and loans from fellow group companies, 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 paymen ts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

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
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.

1.11
Retirement benefits

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

1.12
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.

SOUTHERN ENGLAND WINES (UK) LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.13
Government grants

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

1.14
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
Employees

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was 20 (2024 - 18).

3
Tangible fixed assets
Land and buildings
Vines
Assets under construction
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2025
4,132,345
202,646
112,195
1,166,981
80,083
5,694,250
Additions
824,847
344,128
76,025
207,090
-
0
1,452,090
At 31 December 2025
4,957,192
546,774
188,220
1,374,071
80,083
7,146,340
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2025
72,576
32,895
-
0
345,640
35,161
486,272
Depreciation charged in the year
13,134
10,569
-
0
97,917
12,848
134,468
At 31 December 2025
85,710
43,464
-
0
443,557
48,009
620,740
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2025
4,871,482
503,310
188,220
930,514
32,074
6,525,600
At 31 December 2024
4,059,769
169,751
112,195
821,341
44,922
5,207,978
4
Fixed asset investments
2025
2024
£
£
Other investments other than loans
1
1,276,242
SOUTHERN ENGLAND WINES (UK) LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
4
Fixed asset investments
(Continued)
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Movements in fixed asset investments
Investments
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2025
1,276,242
Disposals during the year
(1,276,241)
At 31 December 2025
1
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2025
1
At 31 December 2024
1,276,242

During the year, the company acquired the net assets of its wholly owned subsidiary, Upperton Vineyards Limited, as part of an internal group reorganisation.

The transfer was completed on 15 October 2025 and was effected at market value. The net assets acquired amounted to £1,278,975.

The transaction was effected as a distribution from the subsidiary.

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Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
532,280
227,922
Amounts owed by group undertakings
-
0
2,504
Other debtors
107,486
32,991
639,766
263,417
6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Trade creditors
232,931
197,894
Taxation and social security
118,916
45,804
Other creditors
205,477
189,162
557,324
432,860

Net obligations under hire purchase contracts included within other creditors of £54,208 (2024 - £78,241) are secured upon the assets to which the finance relates.

SOUTHERN ENGLAND WINES (UK) LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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7
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025
2024
£
£
Other creditors
18,862
74,617

Net obligations under hire purchase contracts included within other creditors of £18,862 (2024 - £7 4,617) are secured upon the assets to which the finance relates.

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Called up share capital
2025
2024
2025
2024
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
12
12
12
12

In 2018 the company's ultimate parent company, Southern England Wines Limited (a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands) set up a share option plan for one of the employees of Southern England Wines (UK) Limited. 90,000 ordinary shares with no par value vested under the plan at an exercise price of £0.01. They have not been exercised. The plan has closed and no further options can vest.

In 2022 the company's ultimate parent company set up a growth share scheme for a key employee in Southern England Wines (UK) Limited, The growth shares are entitled to participate if the value of the company exceeds a hurdle valuation. The growth shares have no par value and vest under the plan over a period of 10 years. No consideration will be paid for the shares. No further information is being provided due to its market sensitivity.

In 2023 the company's ultimate parent company set up an EMI share option scheme for key employees in Southern England Wines (UK) Limited. Options were granted over 100,000 ordinary shares with no par value in the parent company. The options vest over five years or on the occurrence of a trigger event (e.g. a sale). A proportion of the potential cost is charged to the profit and loss account each year. No further information is being provided due to its market sensitivity

9
Operating lease commitments

At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:

2025
2024
£
£
-
0
197,017
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