Registration number:
for the
Year Ended 31 March 2026
Speller Metcalfe Malvern Limited
Contents
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Company Information |
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Strategic Report |
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Directors' Report |
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Statement of Directors' Responsibilities |
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Independent Auditor's Report |
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Profit and Loss Account |
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Balance Sheet |
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Statement of Changes in Equity |
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Notes to the Financial Statements |
Speller Metcalfe Malvern Limited
Company Information
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Directors |
J A Speller A E Speller J A Lewis M Bailey W A Cave-Browne-Cave M J Chaplin M D Hudgeon R P Lashford |
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Company secretary |
M E Clarke |
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Registered office |
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Bankers |
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Auditors |
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Speller Metcalfe Malvern Limited
Strategic Report for the Year Ended 31 March 2026
The directors present their strategic report for the year ended 31 March 2026.
Principal activity
The principal activity of the Company is that of a building contractor, undertaking construction projects across a variety of sectors including education, healthcare, commercial, sports, leisure and retail.
Fair review of the business
The results for the year show turnover of £162,182,170 (2025 -£179,848,718) and profit after tax of £1,889,949 (2025 -£2,043,506). At 31 March 2026, the Company had net assets of £7,386,111 (2025 - £5,496,162).
The Directors consider the performance for the year and the financial position at the year-end to be excellent and are pleased to report that the Company has maintained profitability in the period covered by these financial statements.
The Company continues to focus on frameworks and identifying clients with longevity of project pipeline to support its growth. While uncertainties still exist in the macro economy, the outlook for the Company in the current financial year (to 31 March 2027) remains extremely positive. Entering the next twelve months the Company has secured 98% of its budgeted workload for the forthcoming financial year through a combination of contracted projects and formal pre-construction agreements, providing strong visibility of future revenues. The pipeline remains healthy with plenty of suitable opportunities to provide the remaining turnover.
The Directors consideration of going concern is detailed in the Directors' Report.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Non-financial KPIs
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KPI |
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2025 |
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Considerate Constructors Scheme – average |
/50 |
42.39 |
42.90 |
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Construction waste recycled |
% |
98.00 |
96.00 |
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Accident frequency rate (AIR) |
per 100,000 hours |
0.47 |
0.44 |
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Client satisfaction |
/10 |
9.10 |
8.96 |
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Carbon intensity |
tCO2e/£m turnover |
9.40 |
11.76 |
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Social value return (completed projects only) |
£ |
62,827,327 |
40,973,390 |
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Fair payment performance |
% paid within agreed terms |
99 |
98 |
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Local spend (within 30 mile radius) |
£ |
73,143,642 |
41,974,747 |
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Employee turnover |
% |
10.30 |
7.50 |
Environmental KPIs are aligned to those reported under the Group’s SECR disclosures.
Financial KPIs
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KPI |
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2026 |
2025 |
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Gross profit margin |
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7.10 |
6.22 |
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Profit before taxation margin |
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1.55 |
1.52 |
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Average cash held during the year |
£m |
32.20 |
21.00 |
Principle risks and uncertainties
The Company operates within the construction sector and is exposed to several risks and uncertainties. The principal risks facing the business and the measures in place to mitigate them are summarised below.
Health and Safety
The Company undertakes activities that carry inherent health and safety risks. These are managed through established policies, procedures, training and monitoring systems designed to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and minimise the risk of harm.
Market conditions and supply chain
The Company is exposed to fluctuations in material costs and availability, as well as broader economic conditions. These risks are managed through procurement strategies, supplier relationships and ongoing monitoring of market conditions.
Speller Metcalfe Malvern Limited
Strategic Report for the Year Ended 31 March 2026
Financial risk
The Company manages liquidity risk through cash flow forecasting, working capital management and maintaining appropriate funding arrangements.
Workforce availability
The industry is at risk of an aging workforce and a lack of skilled workers. The Company seeks to mitigate this risk through training, development, apprenticeships and recruitment strategies, both internally and externally, which includes fully supporting a diverse workforce.
Cyber security and data protection
The Company is exposed to risks associated with cyber security and data protection. These risks are managed through appropriate IT systems, audit compliance, controls and staff training. Most recently, these include ISO 27001 and BS 99001.
Credit risk
Credit risk is managed through regular review of counterparties and exposure levels. Approximately 85% of revenue is derived from public sector clients, which reduces our exposure to bad debt and business failures.
Section 172(1) statement
The Directors act in a manner they consider, in good faith, most likely to promote the success of the Company for the benefit of its members, having regard to the matters set out in section 172(1) of the Companies Act 2006.
In doing so, the Directors consider the long-term consequences of decisions, the interests of employees, the need to foster relationships with customers and suppliers, the impact of operations on the community and environment, and the desirability of maintaining a reputation for high standards of business conduct.
The Company's core values underpin decision-making and promote a consistent and collaborative approach to business.
Employee engagement
The Company recognises the importance of employee engagement to its ongoing success. Employees are kept informed of the performance and development of the business through regular communication and engagement initiatives.
Training and development opportunities are provided to support employees in their roles and career progression. The Group also promotes employee wellbeing and maintains policies and practices aimed at supporting an inclusive working environment.
Employee turnover during the financial year was 10.3% (2025: 7.5%).
Engagement with suppliers, customers and other relationships
The Company maintains relationships with a range of stakeholders, including customers, suppliers and local communities. The Company seeks to build long-term relationships with its clients, with a significant proportion of work arising from repeat business and negotiated contracts.
Procedures are in place to assess and monitor suppliers to ensure they meet required standards, including those relating to health and safety, financial stability and regulatory compliance.
The Company supports local supply chains where practicable and seeks to ensure that its operations have a positive impact on the communities in which it operates.
Environmental, social and governance matters
The Company recognises the environmental impact of its activities and is committed to reducing emissions and improving resource efficiency across its operations.
The Company reports its energy use and carbon emissions in accordance with the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) framework on a Group basis in the Directors' report contained in the annual consolidated financial statements of Speller Metcalfe Limited and Speller Metcalfe Group Limited.This includes disclosures on energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and carbon intensity metrics.
During the year, the Group continued to monitor and manage its environmental performance through established systems and procedures, including ISO 14001 accreditation.
Key areas of focus include:
• Reducing carbon emissions associated with construction activities
• Improving energy efficiency across sites and offices
• Minimising waste and increasing recycling rates
Speller Metcalfe Malvern Limited
Strategic Report for the Year Ended 31 March 2026
The Group uses carbon intensity metrics to assess environmental performance over time.
Carbon intensity for the year was 9.40 tCO2e / £m turnover (2025: 11.76).
The Directors consider environmental performance as part of the Groups wider strategy and decision-making processes, including procurement, project delivery and supply chain engagement.
The Group also contributes to social value through its operations, including engagement with local communities, education providers and supply chains. Total social value added during the year was £62,827,327 (2025: £40,973,390).
Future outlook
The Directors consider that the Company is well positioned to manage the risks and uncertainties it faces. While external economic and geopolitical factors continue to present uncertainty, the Company's secured workload and pipeline provide an excellent basis for future activity.
Approved by the
Director
Speller Metcalfe Malvern Limited
Directors' Report for the Year Ended 31 March 2026
The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2026.
Directors of the Company
The Directors who held office during the year were as follows:
Information included in the Strategic Report
Future developments and engagement with employees, suppliers, customers and other relationships are covered within the strategic report.
Financial instruments
The Company's financial instruments comprise cash and liquid resources, and various other items such as trade debtors, trade creditors etc that arise directly from its operations. The main purpose of these financial instruments is to finance the operations of the company. The main risk arising from the Company's financial instruments are set out below.
Credit risk
The Company’s principal financial assets are bank balances, cash, trade and other receivables. The Company’s credit risk is primarily attributable to its trade receivables. The Company’s policy is aimed at minimising such losses through satisfactory credit worthiness procedures. The amounts presented in the balance sheet are, where appropriate, net of allowances for doubtful receivables. An allowance for impairment is made where there is an identified loss event which, based on previous experience, is evidence of a reduction in the recoverability of the cash flows. The credit risk on liquid funds is limited because the counter parties are banks with high credit ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that an entity will encounter difficulty in meeting obligations associated with financial liabilities. The Company aims to mitigate liquidity risk by managing cash generation by its operations, applying cash collection targets throughout the Company and constantly monitors the Company’s trading results to ensure that the Company can meet its future obligations as they fall due.
Cash flow risk
Cash flow risk is the risk of exposure to variability in cash flows that is attributable to a particular risk associated with a recognised asset or liability such as future interest payments on variable rate loans.
The Company is exposed to interest rate risk and the risk that increases in interest rates could impact the financial results and cash flow for the company. The board monitor interest rates regularly to mitigate the impact on the Company's results. The Company has no external borrowings and therefore have no exposure to interest rate variability on external borrowings. The directors aim to ensure that the company has sufficient liquid resources to meet its operational requirements. This is closely monitored by the directors.
Environmental report
The Company meets the qualifying requirements for the Streamlined Energy & Carbon reporting.
Information concerning carbon and energy matters, including emissions, energy consumption and intensity metrics relating to the Company are disclosed on a group basis in the Directors' Report contained in the annual report and consolidated financial statements of Speller Metcalfe Group Limited, the most senior parent preparing consolidated financial statements, as set out in note 23 to the financial statements.
Speller Metcalfe Malvern Limited
Directors' Report for the Year Ended 31 March 2026
Going concern
The Directors have assessed the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of twelve months from the date of approval of these financial statements. After reviewing the Company's forecasts and order book, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The Company therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing its financial statements.
Disclosure of information to the auditors
Each Director has taken steps that they ought to have taken as a director in order to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company's auditors are aware of that information. The directors confirm that there is no relevant information that they know of and of which they know the auditors are unaware.
Reappointment of auditors
Hazlewoods LLP have expressed their willingness to continue in office.
Approved by the
Director
Speller Metcalfe Malvern Limited
Statement of Directors' Responsibilities
The Directors acknowledge their responsibilities for preparing the Annual 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 United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). 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:
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select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently; |
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make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; |
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state whether applicable United Kingdom Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and |
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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 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.
Speller Metcalfe Malvern Limited
Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Speller Metcalfe Malvern Limited
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Speller Metcalfe Malvern Limited (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 March 2026, which comprise the Profit and Loss Account, Statement of Comprehensive Income, Balance Sheet, Statement of Changes in Equity, and Notes to the Financial Statements, 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).
In our opinion the financial statements:
• | give a true and fair view of the state of the Company's affairs as at 31 March 2026 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 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 UK, including the FRC’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 original financial statements were 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.
Other information
The Directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. 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.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, 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 audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. 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 matter prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
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the information given in the Strategic Report and Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and |
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the Strategic Report and 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 our 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 and the Directors' Report.
Speller Metcalfe Malvern Limited
Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Speller Metcalfe Malvern Limited
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where 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 Statement of Directors' Responsibilities set out on page 7, 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.
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.
Extent to which the audit was capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud
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 considered the nature of the Company's industry and its control environment and reviewed the Company's documentation of their policies and procedures relating to fraud and compliance with laws and regulations. We also enquired of management about their own identification and assessment of the risks of irregularities.
We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework that the Company operates in and identified the key laws and regulations that had a direct effect on the determination of material amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, including the UK Companies Act and tax legislation, and, those that do not have a direct effect on the financial statements but compliance with which may be fundamental to the Company’s ability to operate or to avoid a material penalty.
We discussed among the audit engagement team regarding the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the organisation for fraud and how and where fraud might occur in the financial statements.
In common with all audits under ISAs (UK), we are also required to perform specific procedures to respond to the risk of management override of controls. In addressing the risk of fraud through management override of controls, we tested the appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustments; assessed whether the judgments made in accounting estimates are indicative of a potential bias; and evaluated the business rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of business.
In addition to the above, our procedures to respond to the risks identified included the following:
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reviewing financial statement disclosures by testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with provisions of relevant laws and regulations described as having a direct effect on the financial statements; |
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performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate risks of material misstatements due to fraud; |
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enquiring of management concerning actual and potential litigation and claims and instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations; and |
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reading minutes of meetings of those charged with governance. |
Speller Metcalfe Malvern Limited
Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Speller Metcalfe Malvern Limited
Our audit procedures were designed to respond to risks of material misstatement in the financial statements, recognising that the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery, misrepresentations or through collusion. There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures performed and the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely we are to become aware of it.
A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.
Use of this 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.
For and on behalf of
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Speller Metcalfe Malvern Limited
Profit and Loss Account for the Year Ended 31 March 2026
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2026 |
2025 |
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Turnover |
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Cost of sales |
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Gross profit |
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Administrative expenses |
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Other operating income |
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Operating profit |
1,487,662 |
1,931,185 |
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Other interest receivable and similar income |
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Profit before tax |
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Tax on profit |
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Profit for the financial year |
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The above results were derived from continuing operations.
The Company has no other comprehensive income for the year.
Speller Metcalfe Malvern Limited
(Registration number: 03127386)
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2026
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2026 |
2025 |
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Fixed assets |
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Tangible assets |
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Current assets |
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Cash at bank and in hand |
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Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year |
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Net current assets |
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Total assets less current liabilities |
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Provisions for liabilities |
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Capital and reserves |
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Called up share capital |
100,000 |
100,000 |
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Profit and loss account |
7,286,111 |
5,396,162 |
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Shareholders' funds |
7,386,111 |
5,496,162 |
Approved and authorised by the
Director
Speller Metcalfe Malvern Limited
Statement of Changes in Equity for the Year Ended 31 March 2026
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Share capital |
Profit and loss account |
Total |
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At 1 April 2025 |
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Profit for the year |
- |
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At 31 March 2026 |
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Share capital |
Profit and loss account |
Total |
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At 1 April 2024 |
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Profit for the year |
- |
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At 31 March 2025 |
100,000 |
5,396,162 |
5,496,162 |
Speller Metcalfe Malvern Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2026
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General information |
The Company is a private company limited by share capital, incorporated in the United Kingdom.
The address of its registered office is:
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Accounting policies |
Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.
Statement of compliance
These financial statements were prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006.
Basis of preparation
These financial statements have been prepared using the historical cost convention except for, where disclosed in these accounting policies, certain items that are shown at fair value.
The presentational currency of the financial statements is Pounds Sterling, being the functional currency of the primary economic environment in which the company operates. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest Pound.
Summary of disclosure exemptions
The Company meets the definition of a qualifying entity under FRS 102 and it has taken advantage of disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland". The disclosure exemptions adopted are in relation to financial instruments and a statement of cashflows.
Name of parent of group
These financial statements are consolidated in the financial statements of Speller Metcalfe Group Limited.
The financial statements of Speller Metcalfe Group Limited may be obtained from the Company's registered office.
Going concern
The Directors have assessed the company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of twelve months from the date of approval of these financial statements. After reviewing the Company's forecasts and order book, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The Company therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing its financial statements.
Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the Company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.
Speller Metcalfe Malvern Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2026
Judgements
No significant judgements have been made by management in preparing these financial statements. |
Key sources of estimation uncertainty
Other than set out in these accounting policies, the following key sources of estimation uncertainty have been identified by management in preparing these financial statements.
Contract revenue
Revenue from contracts is assessed on an individual basis with revenue earned being ascertained based on the stage of completion of the contract which is estimated using a combination of the milestones in the contract and the costs incurred to date compared to the total costs required to complete the contract. Estimates of the total costs to complete are made on a regular basis and subject to management review. These estimates may differ from the actual results due to a variety of factors such as efficiency of working, accuracy of assessment of progress to date and client decision making.
Recoverability of trade debtors and retentions
The Company makes an estimation of the recoverable value of trade debtors including historic retention balances. When assessing impairment of the trade and other debtors, management considers factors including the current credit rating of the debtor, the ageing profile of the debtor and historical experience.
Long term contracts
Internal and third party surveyors' valuations of individual contracts are used as the basis for establishing turnover and the attributable profit and foreseeable loss recognised at the balance sheet date. Amounts recoverable on contracts, which are included in debtors, arise where internal surveyor valuations are in excess of third party valuations. Third party valuations in excess of internal valuations are deducted from turnover and included within creditors as payments on account. Costs to complete are consistently monitored and updated to ensure correct profitability is recognised.
Each contract is monitored against the specific terms and conditions and where additional liabilities or penalties become due these are provided for based on management assessment of end situation taking in independent opinion as and when required.
A specific provision for maintenance costs is allocated to each contract based on an internal surveyor's judgement and experience.
Revenue recognition
Turnover comprises both the invoiced value of goods and services supplied, exclusive of value added tax and trade discounts, driven by third party surveyor valuations, adjusted for unbilled amounts recoverable on contracts calculated by internal surveyor valuations.
The Company recognises revenue when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured, it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity and specific criteria have been met for each of the group's activities.
When the outcome of a construction contract can be estimated reliably, revenue and costs are recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract activity at the balance sheet date. This is measured by the proportion that costs incurred to date bare to the anticipated final contract costs. Variations in contract work, claims and incentive payments are included to the extent that the amount can be measured reliably, and its receipt is considered probable. Where the outcome of a construction contract cannot be estimated reliably, contract revenue is recognised to the extent of contract costs incurred where it is probable that they will be recoverable. Contract costs are recognised as expenses in the period in which they are incurred. When it is probable that total contract costs will exceed total contract revenue, the expected loss is recognised as an expense immediately.
Government grants
Government grants are recognised based on the accrual model and are measured at the fair value of the asset received or receivable. Grants are classified as relating either to revenue or to assets. Grants relating to revenue are recognised in income over the period in which the related costs are recognised. Grants relating to assets are recognised over the expected useful life of the asset. Where part of a grant relating to an asset is deferred, it is recognised as deferred income.
Speller Metcalfe Malvern Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2026
Tax
The tax expense for the period comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the profit and loss account, except that a charge attributable to an item of income or expense recognised as other comprehensive income is also recognised directly in other comprehensive income.
The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date in the countries where the company operates and generates taxable income.
Deferred income tax is recognised on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements and on unused tax losses or tax credits in the Company. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and a valuation allowance is set up against deferred tax assets so that the net carrying amount equals the highest amount that is more likely than not to be recovered based on current or future taxable profit.
Tangible assets
Tangible assets are stated in the balance sheet at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
The cost of tangible assets includes directly attributable incremental costs incurred in their acquisition and installation.
Depreciation
Depreciation is charged so as to write off the cost of assets, other than land and properties under construction over their estimated useful lives, as follows:
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Plant, fixtures and fittings |
20%-25% straight line |
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Motor vehicles |
20%-25% straight line |
Intangible assets
Intangible assets have a finite useful life and are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.
Amortisation
Amortisation is provided on intangible assets so as to write off the cost, less any estimated residual value, over their useful life as follows:
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Amortisation method and rate |
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Software |
5 years |
Investments
Investments in equity shares or commodities which are not publicly traded or where the fair value can be measured reliably are initially measured at fair value, with changes in fair value recognised in profit or loss. Investments in equity shares or commodities which are not publicly traded and where fair value cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.
Interest income on debt securities, where applicable, is recognised in income using the effective interest method. Dividends on equity securities are recognised in income when receivable.
Trade debtors
Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for goods sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.
Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. All trade debtors are repayable within one year and hence are included at the undiscounted cost of cash expected to be received. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the debtors.
Speller Metcalfe Malvern Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2026
Trade creditors
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if the Company does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities.
Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and all are repayable within one year and hence are included at the undiscounted amount of cash expected to be paid.
Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Company has an obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event, it is probable that the Company will be required to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
Leases
Leases in which substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.
Share capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Equity instruments are measured at the fair value of the cash or other resources received or receivable, net of the direct costs of issuing the equity instruments. If payment is deferred and the time value of money is material, the initial measurement is on a present value basis.
Defined contribution pension obligation
A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which fixed contributions are paid into a pension fund and the Company has no legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions even if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods.
Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as employee benefit expense when they are due. If contribution payments exceed the contribution due for service, the excess is recognised as a prepayment.
Financial Instruments
Classification
Financial instruments are classified and accounted for according to the substance of the contractual arrangement, as financial assets, financial liabilities or equity instruments. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities. Where shares are issued, any component that creates a financial liability of the company is presented as a liability on the balance sheet. The corresponding dividends relating to the liability component are charged as interest expenses in the profit and loss account.
Recognition and measurement
All financial assets and liabilities are initially measured at transaction price (including transaction costs), except for those financial assets classified as at fair value through profit or loss, which are initially measured at fair value (which is normally the transaction price excluding transaction costs), unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction. If an arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, the financial asset or financial liability is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument.
Impairment
Assets, other than those measured at fair value, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each balance sheet date. If there is objective evidence of impairment, an impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss as described below.
A non financial asset is impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after initial recognition, the estimated recoverable value of the asset has been reduced. The recoverable amount of an asset is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use.
Speller Metcalfe Malvern Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2026
Where indicators exist for a decrease in impairment loss, the prior impairment loss is tested to determine reversal. An impairment loss is reversed on an individual impaired asset to the extent that the revised recoverable value does not lead to a revised carrying amount higher than the carrying value had no impairment been recognised.
For financial assets carried at amortised cost, the amount of an impairment is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate.
For financial assets carried at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the best estimate of the amount that would be received for the asset if it were to be sold at the reporting date.
Where indicators exist for a decrease in impairment loss, and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the prior impairment loss is tested to determine reversal. An impairment loss is reversed on an individual impaired financial asset to the extent that the revised recoverable value does not lead to a revised carrying amount higher than the carrying value had no impairment been recognised.
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Revenue |
The analysis of the Company's turnover for the year from continuing operations is as follows:
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2026 |
2025 |
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Construction contracts |
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The total turnover of the Company has been derived from its principal activity wholly undertaken in the United Kingdom.
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Other operating income |
The analysis of the Company's other operating income for the year is as follows:
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2026 |
2025 |
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Grant income |
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The Company received grants of £58,341 (2025 - £51,703) from the Construction Industry Training Board which are accounted for as revenue grants and was credited to the profit and loss account.
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Operating profit |
Arrived at after charging
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2026 |
2025 |
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Depreciation expense |
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Amortisation expense |
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Operating lease expense - property |
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Auditors' remuneration |
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2026 |
2025 |
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Audit of the financial statements |
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Speller Metcalfe Malvern Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2026
Amounts receivable by the Company’s auditor and its associates in respect of services to the Company and its associates, other than the audit of the Company’s financial statements, have not been disclosed as the information is disclosed in the consolidated financial statements of being Speller Metcalfe Group Limited for the period ended 31 March 2026, and Speller Metcalfe Limited for the year ended 31 March 2026.
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Staff costs |
The aggregate payroll costs (including Directors' remuneration) were as follows:
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2026 |
2025 |
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Wages and salaries |
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Social security costs |
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Pension costs, defined contribution scheme |
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The average number of persons employed by the Company (including directors) during the year, analysed by category was as follows:
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2026 |
2025 |
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Site operatives and supervisors |
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Management and administration |
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Directors' remuneration |
The Directors' remuneration for the year was as follows:
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2026 |
2025 |
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Remuneration |
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Contributions paid to money purchase schemes |
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503,999 |
473,421 |
During the year the number of Directors who were receiving benefits was as follows:
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2026 |
2025 |
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Accruing benefits under money purchase pension scheme |
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In respect of the highest paid Director:
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2026 |
2025 |
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Remuneration |
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Company contributions to money purchase pension schemes |
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Speller Metcalfe Malvern Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2026
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Taxation |
Tax charged/(credited) in the profit and loss account
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2026 |
2025 |
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Current taxation |
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UK corporation tax |
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UK corporation tax adjustment to prior periods |
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- |
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624,310 |
668,356 |
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Deferred taxation |
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Arising from origination and reversal of timing differences |
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Arising from previously unrecognised tax loss, tax credit or temporary difference of prior periods |
(37,187) |
- |
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Total deferred taxation |
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Tax expense in the income statement |
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The tax on profit before tax for the year is higher than the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK (2025 - higher than the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK) of
The differences are reconciled below:
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2026 |
2025 |
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Profit before tax |
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Corporation tax at standard rate |
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Increase in UK and foreign current tax from adjustment for prior periods |
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- |
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Deferred tax credit from adjustments for prior periods |
( |
- |
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Tax increase from effect of capital allowances and depreciation |
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Effect of expense not deductible in determining taxable profit (tax loss) |
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Total tax charge |
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Deferred tax
Deferred tax assets and liabilities
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2026 |
Liability |
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Accelerated capital allowances |
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Short term timing differences |
( |
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2025 |
Liability |
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Accelerated capital allowances |
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Short term timing differences |
( |
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Deferred tax at the balance sheet date has been measured using the enacted rates of 25% (2025 - 25%) and reflected in these financial statements.
Speller Metcalfe Malvern Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2026
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Intangible assets |
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Software |
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Cost |
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At 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 |
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Amortisation |
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At 1 April 2025 |
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Amortisation charge |
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At 31 March 2026 |
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Carrying amount |
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At 31 March 2026 |
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At 31 March 2025 |
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Tangible assets |
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Plant, fixtures and fittings |
Motor vehicles |
Total |
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Cost |
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At 1 April 2025 |
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Additions |
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Disposals |
( |
( |
( |
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At 31 March 2026 |
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Depreciation |
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At 1 April 2025 |
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Charge for the year |
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Eliminated on disposal |
( |
( |
( |
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At 31 March 2026 |
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Carrying amount |
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At 31 March 2026 |
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At 31 March 2025 |
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Investments |
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2026 |
2025 |
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Cost
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119,995 |
81,308 |
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Additions |
25,355 |
38,687 |
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At 31 March 2026 |
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Other investments are held at cost less impairment.
Speller Metcalfe Malvern Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2026
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Debtors |
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2026 |
2025 |
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Trade debtors |
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Amounts owed by related parties |
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Other debtors |
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Prepayments |
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Gross amount due from customers for contract work |
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Amounts due from related parties are interest free, unsecured and repayable on demand.
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Current asset investments |
Current asset investments of £5,259,616 (2025 - £5,000,000) relates to time cash deposits held with Santander bank, with maturity dates greater than 3 months after the year-end.
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Creditors |
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Note |
2026 |
2025 |
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Due within one year |
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Trade creditors |
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Amounts due to related parties |
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Social security and other taxes |
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Contract accruals |
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Accruals |
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Corporation tax liability |
323,554 |
- |
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Gross amount due to customers for contract work |
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Amounts due to related parties are interest free, unsecured and repayable on demand.
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Provisions |
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Maintenance provision |
Latent defect provision |
Deferred tax provision |
Total |
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At 1 April 2025 |
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Increase/(Decrease) in existing provisions |
( |
- |
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( |
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At 31 March 2026 |
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The maintenance provision is recognised when it is probable that costs will be incurred during the defect liability period.
The latent defect provision is recognised when it is probable that costs will be incurred outside of the defect liability period.
Speller Metcalfe Malvern Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2026
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Pension and other schemes |
Defined contribution pension scheme
The Company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The pension cost charge for the year represents contributions payable by the Company to the scheme and amounted to £
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Share capital |
Allotted, called up and fully paid shares
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2026 |
2025 |
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No. |
£ |
No. |
£ |
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100,000 |
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100,000 |
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Reserves |
Called up share capital
This represents the nominal value of the issued equity share capital of the Company.
Profit and loss account
This represents the cumulative profits of losses, net of dividends paid and other adjustments.
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Obligations under leases |
Operating leases
The total of future minimum lease payments is as follows:
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2026 |
2025 |
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Not later than one year |
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Later than one year and not later than five years |
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The amount of non-cancellable operating lease payments recognised as an expense during the year was £
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Related party transactions |
The Company has taken advantage of section 33 of FRS 102 to not disclose transactions and balances with fellow group Companies who are 100% owned.
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Contingent liabilities |
Various surety guarantees have also been issued on behalf of Speller Metcalfe Malvern Limited. At the year end, surety guarantees issued amounted to £4,919,455 (2025 - £4,919,455).
At the year end, cross guarantees have been issued on behalf of Speller Metcalfe Malvern Limited amounting to £6,066 (2025 - £6,066). The Group's maximum exposure under cross-guarantee arrangements at the reporting date was £102,191 (2025: £23,240).
Speller Metcalfe Malvern Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2026
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Parent and ultimate parent undertaking |
The Company's immediate parent is Speller Metcalfe Limited, incorporated in the United Kingdom.
The ultimate parent is Speller Metcalfe Group Limited, incorporated in the United Kingdom.
The parent of the smallest Group of undertakings preparing publicly available financial statements is Speller Metcalfe Limited. These financial statements are available upon request from Maple Road, Enigma Business Park, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1GQ.
The parent of the largest Group entity producing publicly available financial statements is Speller Metcalfe Group Limited. These financial statements are available upon request from Maple Road, Enigma Business Park, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1GQ.