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Registered number: 03358898 MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors | J F Convery
| P S Milling
| J E O'Sullivan (resigned 14 December 2025)
| J P H Stewart
| J L Taylor
| E J Vernon
Registered number | 03358898
Registered office | Waterfront House
| Station Street
| Nottingham
| England
| NG2 3DQ
Independent auditor | MHA
| Statutory Auditors
| 11 Merus Court
| Meridian Business Park
| Leicester
| LE19 1RJ
MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED CONTENTS
| Page
Strategic Report | 1 - 2
Directors' Report | 3
Directors' Responsibilities Statement | 4
Independent Auditor's Report | 5 - 8
Statement of Comprehensive Income | 9
Balance Sheet | 10 - 11
Statement of Changes in Equity | 12
Notes to the Financial Statements | 13 - 32
MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED STRATEGIC REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
Introduction
The directors present their Strategic Report on the Company for the year ended 30 April 2025.
Principal activity and business review
The principal activity for the year was that of a recruitment business and recruitment agency, providing temporary and permanent labour in the accounting market. The Company's financial performance is in line with director's expectations. Although this out turn is slightly down on the previous year's performance, this was against a backdrop of developing and delivering a stronger business platform which will underpin our ambitious future growth plans. Key performance indicators considered by the directors are as follows:
|  | As restated
| 2025 | 2024
| £ | £
Turnover | 15,629,496 | 16,144,462
EBITDA | 135,831 | 281,711
Average permanent headcount | 68 | 74
Principal risks and uncertainties
The Company's operations expose it to a variety of financial risks that include the effects of changes in debt, market prices, credit risk, liquidity risk and interest rate risk. Given the size of the Company, the directors have not delegated the responsibility of monitoring financial risk management to a sub-committee of the board. The policies set by the board of directors are implemented by the Company's finance function. The Company has a policy of maintaining debt at a fixed rate to ensure certainty of future interest cashflows. The directors will revisit the appropriateness of this policy should the Company's operations change in size or nature. The Company monitors credit risk closely and considers that its current policies of credit checks meets its objectives of managing exposure to credit risk. The Company actively maintains short-term debt finance that is designed to ensure the Company has sufficient funds for operations and planned expansions. Page 1
MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
Financial key performance indicators
The Company will continue to invest in its people, systems and processes to underpin profitable and sustainable growth. Going concern After reviewing the Company's forecasts and projections, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Trading performance has remained resilient since the year end and management accounts for the year ending 30 April 2026 indicate that the Company continues to trade profitably. The Company also maintains a positive working capital position. The directors have prepared forecasts covering a period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of the financial statements. These forecasts demonstrate that the Company is expected to remain profitable and maintain sufficient liquidity throughout the assessment period. The Company utilises an invoice finance facility as part of its working capital management and the forecasts indicate that sufficient headroom is available under this facility throughout the assessment period. Furthermore, letters of support have been provided between fellow group entities, confirming their commitment to provide financial support to each other, both operationally and financially, where required. This includes confirmation of not recalling intercompany balances until sufficient resources are available to do so and making available financial resources to assist with working capital requirements to enable the company to meet their obligations as they fall due. Accordingly, the directors consider it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis. This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
................................................ J P H Stewart Director
Date: 8 June 2026 Waterfront House Station Street Nottingham England NG2 3DQ
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MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED DIRECTORS' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025 The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2025.
Results and dividends
The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £61,042 (2024 Restated - £177,415). No dividend was declared or paid during the year (2024 - £Nil).
Directors
The directors who served during the year were:
J F Convery
P S Milling
J E O'Sullivan (resigned 14 December 2025)
J P H Stewart
J L Taylor
E J Vernon
Disclosure of information to auditor
Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors' Report is approved has confirmed that: ∙so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditor is unaware; and ∙the director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company's auditor is aware of that information.
Post balance sheet events
There have been no significant events affecting the Company since the year end.
Independent auditor
The auditor, MHA will be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006. This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
................................................ J P H Stewart Director
Date: 8 June 2026
Waterfront House Station Street Nottingham England NG2 3DQ Page 3
MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025 The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Directors' 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 applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. Under company law the 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 for the Company's financial statements and then apply them consistently; ∙make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; ∙state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and ∙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 to 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. Page 4
MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Macildowie Associates Limited (the 'Company') for the year ended 30 April 2025, which comprise the Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes, 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 April 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.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
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. Page 5
MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED (CONTINUED)
Other information
The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditor's Report thereon. The 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.
Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit: ∙the information given in the 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.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
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. 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 set out on page 4, 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. Page 6
MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED (CONTINUED)
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditor's Report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below: ∙enquiry of management and those charged with governance around actual, potential or suspected litigation, claims, non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations and fraud; ∙enquiry of entity staff in finance and compliance functions to identify any instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations; ∙review of board minutes and legal expenses incurred during the year in order to identify potential contingent or actual liabilities and non-compliance with laws and regulations; ∙performing audit work over the risk of management override of controls, including testing of journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business and reviewing accounting estimates for bias; ∙discussions amongst the engagement team in relation to how and where fraud might occur in the financial statements and any potential indicators of fraud; and ∙reviewing of financial statements disclosures and assessing compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 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 for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditor's Report. Page 7
MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED (CONTINUED)
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the Company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 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. Shelley Harvey FCCA (Senior Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of MHA, Statutory Auditors Leicester, United Kingdom Date: 8 June 2026 MHA is the trading name of MHA Audit Services LLP, a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales (registered number OC455542). Page 8
MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
|  | As restated
| 2025 | 2024
Note | £ | £
Turnover | 4 | 15,629,496 | 16,144,462
Cost of sales |  | (9,986,162) | (10,181,373)
Gross profit |  | 5,643,334 | 5,963,089
Administrative expenses |  | (5,560,787) | (5,740,319)
Other operating income | 5 | 1,382 | 11,190
Operating profit | 6 | 83,929 | 233,960
Interest receivable and similar income | 11 | 44 | -
Interest payable and similar expenses | 12 | (23,810) | (18,236)
Profit before tax |  | 60,163 | 215,724
Tax on profit | 13 | 879 | (38,309)
Profit for the financial year |  | 61,042 | 177,415
There were no recognised gains and losses for 2025 or 2024 other than those included in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.
There was no other comprehensive income for 2025 (2024 - £Nil).
The notes on pages 13 to 32 form part of these financial statements.
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MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED REGISTERED NUMBER: 03358898 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 APRIL 2025
|  |  |  | As restated
|  | 2025 |  | 2024
Note |  | £ |  | £
Fixed assets |  |  |  |  |
Tangible assets | 14 |  | 43,544 |  | 75,142
Investments in Signet Resources Limited | 15 |  | 1,832,017 |  | 2,057,017
|  |  | 1,875,561 |  | 2,132,159
Current assets |  |  |  |  |
Debtors | 16 | 2,164,048 |  | 2,598,934 |
Cash at bank and in hand | 17 | 116,764 |  | 28,277 |
|  | 2,280,812 |  | 2,627,211 |
Current liabilities |  |  |  |  |
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | 18 | (3,064,444) |  | (3,588,483) |
Net current liabilities |  |  | (783,632) |  | (961,272)
Total assets less current liabilities |  |  | 1,091,929 |  | 1,170,887
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year | 19 |  | (46,667) |  | (186,667)
Provisions for liabilities |  |  |  |  |
Other provisions | 22 | (40,000) |  | (40,000) |
|  |  | (40,000) |  | (40,000)
Net assets |  |  | 1,005,262 |  | 944,220
Capital and reserves |  |  |  |  |
Called up share capital | 23 |  | 828 |  | 828
Capital redemption reserve | 24 |  | 230 |  | 230
Profit and loss account | 24 |  | 1,004,204 |  | 943,162
|  |  | 1,005,262 |  | 944,220
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MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED REGISTERED NUMBER: 03358898 BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED) AS AT 30 APRIL 2025 The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by:
................................................ J P H Stewart
Director
Date: 8 June 2026
The notes on pages 13 to 32 form part of these financial statements. Page 11
MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
| Called up share capital | Capital redemption reserve | Profit and loss account | Total equity
| £ | £ | £ | £
At 1 May 2023 (as previously stated) | 828 | 230 | 1,083,219 | 1,084,277
Prior year adjustment | - | - | (317,472) | (317,472)
At 1 May 2023 (as restated) | 828 | 230 | 765,747 | 766,805
Profit for the year (as restated) | - | - | 177,415 | 177,415
At 1 May 2024 (as restated) | 828 | 230 | 943,162 | 944,220
Profit for the year | - | - | 61,042 | 61,042
At 30 April 2025 | 828 | 230 | 1,004,204 | 1,005,262
| The notes on pages 13 to 32 form part of these financial statements.
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MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
1. | General information
The Company is a private company limited by shares, incorporated, domiciled and registered in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is Waterfront House, Station Street, Nottingham, England, NG2 3DQ. The principal activity of the Company is that of a recruitment business and recruitment agency, providing temporary and permanent labour in the accounting market. 2.Accounting policies
| 2.1 | Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006. The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgment in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3). The functional and presentational currency of the Company during the year was British Pound Sterling (£). The following principal accounting policies have been applied:
| 2.2 | Financial Reporting Standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions
The Company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by the FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland": ∙the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows; ∙the requirements of Section 3 Financial Statement Presentation paragraph 3.17(d); ∙the requirements of Section 11 Financial Instruments paragraphs 11.42, 11.44 to 11.45, 11.47, 11.48(a)(iii), 11.48(a)(iv), 11.48(b) and 11.48(c); ∙the requirements of Section 12 Other Financial Instruments paragraphs 12.26 to 12.27, 12.29(a), 12.29(b) and 12.29A; and ∙the requirements of Section 33 Related Party Disclosures paragraph 33.7. This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of Greenmount Investments Limited as at 30 April 2025 and these financial statements may be obtained from McGuire + Farry Limited, Emerson House, 14b Ballynahinch Road, Carryduff, Belfast, BT8 8DN.
| 2.3 | Exemption from preparing consolidated financial statements
The Company is a parent company that is also a subsidiary included in the consolidated financial statements of a larger group by a parent undertaking established under the law of any part of the United Kingdom and is therefore exempt from the requirement to prepare consolidated financial statements under section 400 of the Companies Act 2006. Page 13
MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025 2.Accounting policies (continued)
| 2.4 | Going concern
After reviewing the Company's forecasts and projections, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Trading performance has remained resilient since the year end and management accounts for the year ending 30 April 2026 indicate that the Company continues to trade profitably. The Company also maintains a positive working capital position. The directors have prepared forecasts covering a period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of the financial statements. These forecasts demonstrate that the Company is expected to remain profitable and maintain sufficient liquidity throughout the assessment period. The Company utilises an invoice finance facility as part of its working capital management and the forecasts indicate that sufficient headroom is available under this facility throughout the assessment period. Furthermore, letters of support have been provided between fellow group entities, confirming their commitment to provide financial support to each other, both operationally and financially, where required. This includes confirmation of not recalling intercompany balances until sufficient resources are available to do so and making available financial resources to assist with working capital requirements to enable the company to meet their obligations as they fall due. Accordingly, the directors consider it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis. Page 14
MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES 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: 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. Turnover represents the amounts derived from services invoices to external customers at invoiced amounts exclusive of value added tax. Turnover from permanent placements is based on a percentage of the candidate's remuneration package, and is derived from both retained assignments (income recognised on completion of defined stages of work) and non-retained assignments (income recognised at the date which the candidate starts their position in employment at the customer). Turnover from temporary placements is recognised over the period that the temporary staff are provided. Turnover represents the amounts billed for services of temporary staff, including salary costs of those staff.
| 2.6 | Operating leases: the Company as lessee
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Comprehensive Income on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
| 2.7 | Interest income
Interest income is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income using the effective interest method.
| 2.8 | Finance costs
Finance costs are charged to the Statement of Comprehensive Income 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. Page 15
MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025 2.Accounting policies (continued)
| 2.9 | Borrowing costs
All borrowing costs are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income in the year in which they are incurred.
| 2.10 | 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 the Statement of Comprehensive Income when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in other creditors as a liability in the Balance Sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.
| 2.11 | Current and deferred taxation
The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income 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.
| 2.12 | 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. Page 16
MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025 2.Accounting policies (continued)
| 2.12 | Tangible fixed assets (continued)
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method. Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
|  |  |  | Fixtures and fittings | - | 25% - 33% straight line
|  |  |  | Computer equipment & website | - | 20% - 33% 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 the Statement of Comprehensive Income.
| 2.13 | Valuation of investments
Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.
| 2.14 | Debtors
Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at transaction price, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.
| 2.15 | Cash and cash equivalents
Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice. 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.
| 2.16 | Creditors
Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at transaction price, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
| 2.17 | 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 the Statement of Comprehensive Income. Page 17
MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025 2.Accounting policies (continued)
| 2.18 | 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. 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 the Statement of Comprehensive Income) 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. Impairment of financial assets At the end of each reporting period financial assets measured at amortised cost are assessed for objective evidence of impairment. If an asset is impaired the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. Financial assets are impaired when events, subsequent to their initial recognition, indicate the estimated future cash flows derived from the financial asset(s) have been adversely impacted. The impairment loss will be the difference between the current carrying amount and the present value of the future cash flows at the asset(s) original effective interest rate. If there is a favourable change in relation to the events surrounding the impairment loss then the impairment can be reviewed for possible reversal. The reversal will not cause the current carrying amount to exceed the original carrying amount had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. 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. Page 18
MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025 2.Accounting policies (continued)
| 2.18 | Financial instruments (continued)
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 the Statement of Comprehensive Income). When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest, discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade creditors are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. Derecognition of financial assets Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Company transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the Company will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained. Derecognition of financial liabilities Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Company's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled. Page 19
MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
3. | Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty
Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The Company makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are addressed below. (i) Useful economic lives of tangible fixed assets The annual depreciation charge for tangible fixed assets is sensitive to changes in the estimated useful economic lives and residual values of the assets. The useful economic lives and residual values are reassessed annually. They are amended when necessary to reflect current estimates, based on technological advancement, future investments, economic utilisation and the physical condition of the assets. See note 16 for the carrying amount of the tangible fixed assets, and note 2.12 for the useful economic lives for each class of assets. (ii) Impairment of debtors The management regularly reviews all accounts receivable (trade and other) for any accounts which they believe may be uncollectable. If it is determined that a specific receivable may not be collectable a specific allowance is established.
4. | Turnover
| An analysis of turnover by class of business is as follows:
|  |  |  |  |  | As restated
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Rendering of services - Permanent staff | 3,304,474 | 3,434,508
| Rendering of services - Temporary staff | 12,325,022 | 12,709,954
|  | 15,629,496 | 16,144,462
| All turnover arose within the United Kingdom.
| A prior year adjustment has been processed as detailed in note 24 of these financial statements.
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MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
5. | Other operating income
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Government grant income | 1,382 | 11,190
|  | 1,382 | 11,190
6. | Operating profit
| The operating profit is stated after charging:
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Depreciation of tangible fixed assets | 52,294 | 47,751
| Impairment of trade debtors | 51,319 | 21,776
| Other operating lease rentals | 151,984 | 160,064
7. | Auditor's remuneration
| During the year, the Company obtained the following services from the Company's auditor:
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Fees payable to the Company's auditor for the audit of the Company's financial statements | 15,500 | 20,000
| The Company has taken advantage of the exemption not to disclose amounts paid for non-audit services as these are disclosed in the consolidated accounts of the parent Company.
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MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
8. | Employees - permanent workers
|  |  |  |  |  | As restated
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Wages and salaries | 3,683,289 | 3,786,883
| Social security costs | 417,089 | 424,114
| Defined contribution pension cost | 107,617 | 100,431
|  | 4,207,995 | 4,311,428
| A prior year adjustment has been processed in note 25 of these financial statements. The average monthly number of permanent employees, including the directors, during the year was as follows:
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | No. | No.
| Administration | 68 | 74
|  | 68 | 74
9. | Employees - temporary workers
| Included in cost of sales are temporary workers' remuneration paid through the Company's payroll as follows:
|  |  |  |  |  | As restated
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Wages and salaries | 9,583,886 | 9,943,971
| Social security costs | 371,289 | 200,925
| Defined contribution pension cost | 29,549 | 24,783
|  | 9,984,724 | 10,169,679
| Included within wages and salaries costs are £6,343,053 (2024 - £6,389,910) costs in relation to agency workers who are employed through umbrella companies. A prior year adjustment has been processed in note 25 of these financial statements.
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MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
| The average number of temporary workers contracted by the Company during the year was:
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | No. | No.
| Temporary workers | 70 | 82
| Agency workers | 51 | 55
|  | 121 | 137
10. | Directors' remuneration
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Directors' emoluments | 324,078 | 303,643
| Company contributions to defined contribution pension schemes | 17,263 | 22,282
|  | 341,341 | 325,925
| During the year retirement benefits were accruing to 3 directors (2024 - 3) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.
| The highest paid director received remuneration of £140,580 (2024 - £152,272).
| The value of the Company's contributions paid to a defined contribution pension scheme in respect of the highest paid director amounted to £9,119 (2024 - £9,119).
11. | Interest receivable
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Other interest receivable | 44 | -
|  | 44 | -
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MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
12. | Interest payable and similar expenses
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Other loan interest payable | 23,810 | 18,236
|  | 23,810 | 18,236
13. | Taxation
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Corporation tax |  |
| Current tax on profits for the year | - | 42,062
| Adjustments in respect of previous periods | 26,982 | (3,753)
| Total current tax | 26,982 | 38,309
| Deferred tax |  |
| Origination and reversal of timing differences | (27,861) | (2,687)
| Adjustments in respect of prior periods | - | 2,687
| Total deferred tax | (27,861) | -
|  | (879) | 38,309
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MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025 13.Taxation (continued)
| Factors affecting tax charge for the year
| The tax assessed for the year is lower than (2024 - lower than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 - 25%). The differences are explained below:
|  |  |  |  |  | As restated
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Profit on ordinary activities before tax | 60,163 | 215,724
| Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 - 25%) | 15,041 | 53,931
| Effects of: |  |
| Adjustment to tax charge in respect of prior periods | 26,982 | (11,589)
| Effect of expenses not deductible for tax purposes | 4,527 | 1,968
| Movement in deferred tax not recognised | - | (4,280)
| Adjustments to deferred tax in prior periods | - | 2,687
| Depreciation in excess of capital allowances for the year | 11,594 | -
| Changes in provisions leading to a decrease in the tax charge | (32,233) | -
| Group relief | (26,790) | (4,408)
| Total tax charge for the year | (879) | 38,309
| Factors that may affect future tax charges
There were no factors that may affect future tax changes. Page 25
MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
14. | Tangible fixed assets
|  | Fixtures and fittings | Computer equipment & website | Total
|  | £ | £ | £
| Cost or valuation |  |  |
| At 1 May 2024 | 14,770 | 270,472 | 285,242
| Additions | 1,289 | 19,407 | 20,696
| At 30 April 2025 | 16,059 | 289,879 | 305,938
| Depreciation |  |  |
| At 1 May 2024 | 8,764 | 201,336 | 210,100
| Charge for the year | 2,267 | 50,027 | 52,294
| At 30 April 2025 | 11,031 | 251,363 | 262,394
| Net book value |  |  |
| At 30 April 2025 | 5,028 | 38,516 | 43,544
| At 30 April 2024 | 6,006 | 69,136 | 75,142
15. | Fixed asset investments
|  | Investments in subsidiary companies
|  | £
| Cost or valuation |
| At 1 May 2024 | 2,057,017
| Adjustment to contingent consideration | (225,000)
| At 30 April 2025 | 1,832,017
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MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
| Subsidiary undertaking
| The following was a subsidiary undertaking of the Company:
| Name | Registered office | Class of shares | Holding
| Signet Resources Limited | Waterfront House, 35 Station Street, Nottingham, England, NG2 3DQ | Ordinary, Ordinary B, Ordinary C | 100%
16. | Debtors
|  |  |  |  |  | As restated
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Trade debtors | 1,473,646 | 1,938,888
| Amounts owed by group undertakings | 499,626 | 499,626
| Other debtors | 48 | 356
| Prepayments and accrued income | 162,867 | 160,064
| Deferred taxation | 27,861 | -
|  | 2,164,048 | 2,598,934
| All debtors fall due in less than one year. Amounts owed by group undertakings are unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand. A prior year adjustment has been processed as detailed in note 25 of these financial statements.
17. | Cash and cash equivalents
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Cash at bank and in hand | 116,764 | 28,277
|  | 116,764 | 28,277
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MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
18. | Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Bank loans | 140,000 | 140,000
| Trade creditors | 184,563 | 292,023
| Amounts owed to group undertakings | 694,393 | 708,872
| Amounts owed to other related parties | 87,000 | 87,000
| Corporation tax | 7,846 | 38,308
| Other taxation and social security | 661,615 | 748,540
| Other creditors | 40,817 | 4,790
| Accruals and deferred income | 811,598 | 879,103
| Invoice financing facility | 436,612 | 464,847
| Contingent consideration | - | 225,000
|  | 3,064,444 | 3,588,483
| Amounts owed to group undertakings are unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand. During a prior year, the Company entered into a loan facility under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme ("CBILS"). Under the terms of the scheme, the UK Government paid the interest due on the facility for the first twelve months and provided the lender with a government-backed partial guarantee. The guarantee was provided to the lender and not to the Company, and the Company remains fully liable for repayment of all amounts due under the facility. The facility forms part of the Company's secured banking arrangements with Ulster Bank and is secured by fixed and floating charges over the Company's undertaking and assets, including present and future property and assets, goodwill, book debts, uncalled capital, buildings, fixtures, plant and machinery. RBS bank hold a debenture, including a fixed charge over all present freehold and leasehold property, book and other debts and a fixed floating charge over all assets and undertaking both present and future. Bank loans and overdrafts are secured by the following: An all monies unlimited inter-company cross guarantee between Macildowie Associates Limited and Greenmount Investments Limited. A first legal charge over the Company's books debts. A first ranking debenture over Macildowie Associates Limited and Greenmount Investments Limited.
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MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
19. | Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Bank loans | 46,667 | 186,667
|  | 46,667 | 186,667
| During a prior year, the Company entered into a loan facility under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme ("CBILS"). Under the terms of the scheme, the UK Government paid the interest due on the facility for the first twelve months and provided the lender with a government-backed partial guarantee. The guarantee was provided to the lender and not to the Company, and the Company remains fully liable for repayment of all amounts due under the facility. The facility forms part of the Company's secured banking arrangements with Ulster Bank and is secured by fixed and floating charges over the Company's undertaking and assets, including present and future property and assets, goodwill, book debts, uncalled capital, buildings, fixtures, plant and machinery. Bank loans and overdrafts are secured by the following: An all monies unlimited inter-company cross guarantee between Macildowie Associates Limited and Greenmount Investments Limited. A first legal charge over the Company's books debts. A first ranking debenture over Macildowie Associates Limited and Greenmount Investments Limited.
20. | Loans
| Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Amounts falling due within one year |  |
| Bank loans | 140,000 | 140,000
| Amounts falling due 1-2 years |  |
| Bank loans | 46,667 | 186,667
|  | 186,667 | 326,667
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MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
21. | Deferred taxation
|  | 2025
|  | £
| Credited to the Statement of Comprehensive Income | 27,861
| At end of year | 27,861
| The deferred tax asset is made up as follows:
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Accelerated capital allowances | (4,717) | -
| Provisions | 32,578 | -
|  | 27,861 | -
22. | Provisions
|  | Dilapidation provision
|  | £
| At 1 May 2024 | 40,000
| At 30 April 2025 | 40,000
23. | Share capital
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
|  | Allotted, called up and fully paid |  |
|  | 82,800 (2024 - 82,800) Ordinary shares of £0.01 each | 828 | 828
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MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
24. | Reserves
Capital redemption reserve The capital redemption reserve records the nominal value of shares repurchased by the Company. Profit and loss account The profit and loss account records retained earnings and accumulated losses.
25. | Prior year adjustment
The comparative figures have been restated to correct errors identified during the current year. The adjustments are described below. Adjustment 1 – Recognition of permanent placement fee revenue A prior year adjustment has been recognised in these financial statements. The adjustment relates to the timing of recognition of certain permanent placement fees, where revenue had previously been recognised before the candidate commenced employment and before the company's entitlement to the placement fee had arisen. The adjustment has resulted in amounts recoverable on contracts reducing from £286,145 to £Nil, turnover increasing from £16,113,135 to £16,144,462 and profit increasing from £146,088 to £177,415. Opening reserves as at 1 May 2023 have reduced from £1,083,219 to £765,747 and closing reserves as at 30 April 2024 have reduced from £1,229,307 to £943,162. Reclassification 1 - Employee costs A prior year reclassification has been recognised in these financial statements. The reclassification relates to the presentation of employee costs as certain amounts previously included within wages and salaries, social security costs and pension costs had been incorrectly allocated between these categories. The comparative figures have been reclassified to reflect the correct allocation of employee costs. As a result, total wages and salaries for permanent and temporary employees decreased from £13,931,433 to £13,730,854 and total social security costs for permanent and temporary employees increased from £424,460 to £625,039. This reclassification had no impact on total employee costs, profit for the year, net assets or shareholders' funds. In addition, the presentation of employee costs has been revised in the current financial statements to disclose costs relating to permanent employees and temporary employees separately within distinct notes. Comparative figures have been restated accordingly where necessary to provide consistency and improve the clarity of the disclosures.
26. | Pension commitments
The Company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Company to the fund and amounted to £137,166 (2024 - £102,932). Contributions totalling £37,200 (2024 - £35,035) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included within other creditors. Page 31
MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
27. | Commitments under operating leases
| At 30 April 2025 the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Not later than 1 year | 151,984 | 160,663
| Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years | 248,998 | 402,235
|  | 400,982 | 562,898
28. | Related party transactions
| Synetecs Limited is a related party by virtue of common directorships. At the year end, an amount of £87,000 (2024: £87,000) was due from Synetecs Limited. No interest was charged on the balance during the year. The balance was unsecured and repayable on demand. During the year, a director invoiced the Company for consultancy services. The total during the year was £44,000 inc. of VAT (2024 - £48,000). A balance of £Nil (2024 - £Nil) was outstanding at the year end. No other transactions with related parties were undertaken such as are required to be disclosed under FRS 102 Section 1A.
29. | Controlling party
The immediate and ultimate parent company is Greenmount Investments Limited, a company incorporated in Northern Ireland, with a registered office at McGuire + Farry Limited, Emerson House, 14b Ballynahinch Road, Carryduff, Belfast, BT8 8DN. The only group in which the results of the Company are consolidated is that headed by Greenmount Investments Limited. The consolidated accounts of this group are available to the public at Companies House.
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