The principal activities of the company in the year under review were those of a holding company. There have not been any significant changes in the company's principal activities in the period. The directors are not aware, at the date of this report, of any likely major changes in the company's activities in the next year.
The company continues to invest in improvements to the nursery sites. The directors regard continuing investment as necessary for the future success of the group's business.
The results of the company's performance during the period are set out on pages 5 and 6 of the financial statements. The company continually reviews its forecasted income and expenditure to ensure that it has the relevant resources to meet its obligations. Overheads are carefully monitored to ensure that they reflect the company's planned revenue and financial results.
There are no significant events since the balance sheet date.
Principal Risks and Uncertainties
The directors believe that the principal risks and uncertainties to be encountered by the company relate to the effect of the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine on the economic climate and the threats posed to the horticulture industry of the current concerns over plant health and the threats from imported pests and diseases. The precise nature and scale of these threats is currently unclear.
Going Concern
The directors have considered the financial position of the company and have a strong expectation that the company has adequate resources to meet its liabilities as they fall due and to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
The cost of living crisis currently affecting the UK economy is the result of a number of events including the aftermath of Brexit, and the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. This has resulted in sharp increases in energy and other costs, which in turn has led to high inflation and a rise in interest rates. While noting that the ultimate effects may be difficult to quantify at this time, the directors do not underestimate the current situation. Sales income may be impacted consequently, however the directors are confident that the Group has an adequacy of financial reserves so required to continue in full operational existence during this period and thereafter.
Accordingly these financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
Environment
The company recognises the importance of its environmental responsibilities, monitors its impact on the environment, and designs and implements policies to reduce any damage that might be caused by the company's activities. The company takes a proactive approach with regard to plant health, from procurement of young plants and trade material through to company procedures for growing and plant husbandry. The company operates in accordance with legislation and initiatives designed to minimise the company's impact on the environment including the safe disposal of waste, recycling and reducing energy consumption.
Employees
Details of the number of employees and related costs can be found in notes 5 to 7 to the financial statements.