Company Registration Number 07773092
ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED
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ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
Atkinson Building Contractors Limited (‘the company’), the principal activities of the company during the year were that of construction, including new dwellings, affordable homes, extra care housing, commercial property and house improvements.
The Company predominately builds new houses, including affordable local houses.
We pride ourselves on regularly delivering 100% affordable housing schemes.
Our partners this year have included Home Group, Riverside Group and Eden Housing Association.
The planning permission process continues to be a major burden on our ability to grow, build houses and employ local people – although there doesn’t seem a slowdown in opportunity coming our way, as yet.
We pride ourselves on regularly delivering 100% affordable housing schemes.
Our partners this year have included Home Group, Riverside Group and Eden Housing Association.
The planning permission process continues to be a major burden on our ability to grow, build houses and employ local people – although there doesn’t seem a slowdown in opportunity coming our way, as yet.
The future growth of the company is based on a business plan which is monitored against internal Key Performance Indicators in relation to projects.
The overarching risk is the delay in planning decisions and timings which influence if/when projects will get to site and this is still a major issue.
The record doesn’t change the risk posed of delays in the processing of planning applications, unsatisfactory outcomes despite recommendations for approval and/or applications in line with local policy, and thereafter upon a positive planning committee outcome the delay in receipt of legal documentation to conclude a satisfactory planning permission, are all potential bearing on the business.
Attempts to mitigate this obstacle include engaging with MP’s, councillors and council leaders, working closely with each local authority and statutory undertakers during the planning process.
The overarching risk is the delay in planning decisions and timings which influence if/when projects will get to site and this is still a major issue.
The record doesn’t change the risk posed of delays in the processing of planning applications, unsatisfactory outcomes despite recommendations for approval and/or applications in line with local policy, and thereafter upon a positive planning committee outcome the delay in receipt of legal documentation to conclude a satisfactory planning permission, are all potential bearing on the business.
Attempts to mitigate this obstacle include engaging with MP’s, councillors and council leaders, working closely with each local authority and statutory undertakers during the planning process.
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ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
The directors use a range of KPI’s, alongside historical trend data, to monitor business performance throughout the year. These are set out in the table below.
This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
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ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2025.
The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic report, the Directors' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
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;
∙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.
The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £297,309 (2024 - £475,954).
Dividends paid for the year total £124,623 (2024 - £123,000).
The directors who served during the year were:
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ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
Under section 487(2) of the Companies Act 2006, Armstrong Watson Audit Limited will be deemed to have been reappointed as auditors 28 days after these financial statements were sent to members or 28 days after the latest date prescribed for filing the accounts with the registrar, whichever is earlier.
This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
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ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED
We have audited the financial statements of Atkinson Building Contractors Limited (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 October 2025, which comprise the Statement of comprehensive income, the Balance sheet, the Statement of cash flows, the Statement of changes in equity and the related notes, including a summary of 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).
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 Auditors' 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.
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.
The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditors' 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.
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ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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.
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.
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ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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 Auditors' 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:
• We obtained an understanding of laws and regulations that affect the company, focusing on those that had a direct effect on the financial statements or that had a fundamental effect on its operations. Key laws and regulations that we identified included the UK Companies Act, tax legislation, employment legislation, health and safety legislation, and nutrient neutrality of new housing developments.
• We enquired of the directors, reviewed correspondence with HMRC and reviewed directors meeting minutes for evidence of non-compliance with relevant laws and regulations. We also reviewed controls the directors have in place to ensure compliance.
• We gained an understanding of the controls that the directors have in place to prevent and detect fraud. We enquired of the directors about any incidences of fraud that had taken place during the accounting period.
• The risk of fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations and fraud was discussed within the audit team and tests were planned and performed to address these risks. We identified the potential for fraud in the following areas: revenue recognition and management override of controls.
• We reviewed financial statements disclosures and tested to supporting documentation to assess compliance with relevant laws and regulations discussed above.
• We enquired of the directors about actual and potential litigation and claims.
• We performed analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that might indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud.
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ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED (CONTINUED)
• In addressing the risk of fraud due to management override of internal controls we tested the appropriateness of journal entries and assessed whether the judgements made in making accounting estimates were indicative of a potential bias.
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 Auditors' 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 Auditors' 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.
for and on behalf of
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors
Carlisle
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ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 07773092
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2025
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by:
The notes on pages 15 to 30 form part of these financial statements.
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ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED
ANALYSIS OF NET DEBT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
Atkinson Building Contractors Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The address of the registered office and principal place of business is 1 Brancana Court, East Lakes Business Park, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9BB.
The financial statements are prepared in Pound Sterling, which is the functional currency of the Company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements are prepared in Pound Sterling, which is the functional currency of the Company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
2.Accounting policies
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 following principal accounting policies have been applied:
In respect of long term contracts and contracts for on-going services, turnover represents the value of work done in the year, including estimates of amounts not invoiced. Turnover in respect of long term contracts and contracts for on-going services are recognised by reference to stage of completion.
Where the outcome cannot be measured reliably, contract costs are recognised as an expense in the period in which they are incurred and contract turnover is recognised to the extent of costs incurred that it is probable will be recovered.
When it is probable that the contract cost will exceed the total contract turnover, the expected loss is recognised as an expense immediately.
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ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, on a reducing balance basis.
Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.
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ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
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 receivables, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price including transaction costs 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 receivables due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.
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ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
Judgements and estimates are continually evaluated and are based on historical experiences 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 discussed below.
(a) Revenue recognition & Amounts Recoverable on Long Term Contracts
The company recognises income on a stage of completion basis. Amounts Recoverable on Long Term Contracts is calculated on an input basis where the margins are consistent throughout the project with revenue matching costs incurred at each stage. Judgement is used when calculating Amounts Recoverable on Long Term Contracts and estimating the stage of completion of each project.
(b) Contract provision
Provisions for other liabilities and charges recognised at the balance sheet date are a contract provision. The calculation of the contract provision is based on past history, trends and subject to a degree of management judgement to make any necessary adjustments to these to reflect expectation of future contract claims. Although the provision is reviewed on a regular basis and adjusted to reflect management's current best estimate, the future amount settled may be different from the amounts provided.
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ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
10.Taxation (continued)
There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.
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ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
21.Deferred taxation (continued)
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The company has five classes of Ordinary shares which carry voting rights but no right to fixed income. The shares rank pari passu with the exception of dividend rights which can be varied between each class.
Profit and loss account
In the normal course of business, Atkinson Building Contractors have given counter indemnities in respect of performance bonds. Management estimates that these bonds amount to £225k, and confirms that the possibility of cash outflow is considered minimal and no provision is required.
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ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
The Company operates a defined contributions 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 £66,293 (2024 - £73,760 ). Contributions totalling £12,899 (2024 - £13,945 ) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.
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ATKINSON BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
The ultimate controlling party is Mr S Atkinson by virtue of his shareholding.
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