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HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

 
HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
A Binns 
C Hackett 
A Henman 




Registered number
14945574



Registered office
C/O Binns Fencing Limited
Harvest House

Potters Bar

Hertfordshire

EN6 3JF




Independent auditors
Sopher + Co LLP
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors

5 Elstree Gate

Elstree Way

Borehamwood

Hertfordshire

WD6 1JD





 
HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Group Strategic Report
1 - 2
Directors' Report
3 - 4
Independent Auditors' Report
5 - 8
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
9
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
10 - 11
Company Statement of Financial Position
12
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
13
Company Statement of Changes in Equity
14
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
15 - 16
Consolidated Analysis of Net Debt
16
Notes to the Financial Statements
17 - 34


 
HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Introduction
 
The directors present their strategic report of the group for the year ended 31 December 2025.

Business Review: A Strong Year of Performance
 
2025 was a strong year despite a slight reduction in turnover, overall business health remains strong in part due to long term projects and continued success in current markets.

Overview of Performance and Outlook

This year, we delivered a robust performance marked by a solid order book and encouraging forward projections. These results not only underscore the resilience of our existing operations but also strengthen confidence in our strategic trajectory.

Leading Projects and Client Partnerships

We have successfully cemented our competitive standing by securing pivotal long-term engagements with key clients. These partnerships reflect our unwavering commitment to delivering sustained value and reinforce our reputation for reliability and excellence.

Strategic Expansion and Market Diversification

Building on our existing success, we have proactively expanded our market footprint by targeting associated and complementary sectors. Through leveraging our core expertise, we are now offering bespoke solutions to a wider client base—laying the groundwork for continued growth and enhanced resilience.

Financial Health and Strategic Investment

Our financial position remains strong, granting the board the flexibility to focus on strategic, long-term development. This financial strength supports deliberate reinvestment in business-critical areas and bolsters our capacity to respond to evolving market dynamics.

Investment in Our People, Technology, and Infrastructure

We remain deeply committed to reinvesting in our most valuable assets—our people. Parallel investments in advanced technology and scalable infrastructure further empower us to continually enhance capabilities, adapt swiftly to change, and pursue emerging opportunities with confidence.

Sustainability of Growth

This comprehensive strategy—anchored in performance, diversification, financial prudence, and capability development—positions the company favourably for sustained growth. By embedding strategic foresight across all levels, we are well prepared to maintain leadership and drive long-term success.

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The risks facing the group are assessed on an ongoing basis. The directors evaluate the likelihood and potential impact of each risk and ensure appropriate action is taken to mitigate where possible. 

A number of key risks such as credit management, health & safety and regulatory compliance come under the direct control of the directors. 

The group enjoys a good spread of markets and customers with exciting opportunities presenting themselves.

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HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Financial key performance indicators
 
We consider that our key performance indicators are those that communicate the financial performance and strength of the group, these being turnover and operating profit. Despite turnover reducing slightly in 2025, Operating profit increased in the year as did the gross profit margin.

Turnover has decreased slightly to just under £15m from £16.6m in 2024 with operating profit increasing to over £1.4m and GPM increasing to 27.8%.

The group is focussed on further developing existing and associated markets and making the most of the specialist knowledge, skills and reputation of the business in these markets.


This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.



A Binns
Director

Date: 30 June 2026

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HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025.

Principal activity

The principal activity of the group during the year was that of supply and installation of perimeter and high security perimeter security solutions.

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation and minority interests, amounted to £1,147,612 (2024 - £848,991).

Dividends amounting to £300,000 (2024 : £300,000) were paid during the year.

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

A Binns 
C Hackett 
A Henman 

Directors' responsibilities statement

The directors are responsible for preparing the Group Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the consolidated 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 the Group and of the profit or loss of the Group for that period.

 In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:


select suitable accounting policies for the Group'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 Group 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 the Group and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and the Group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

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HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Disclosure of information to auditors

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 and the Group's auditors are 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 and the Group's auditors are aware of that information.

Post balance sheet events

There have been no significant events affecting the Group since the year end.

Auditors

The auditorsSopher + Co LLPwill 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.
 





A Binns
Director

Date: 30 June 2026

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HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Hopwoods Holdings Limited (the 'parent Company') and its subsidiaries (the 'Group') for the year ended 31 December 2025, which comprise the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, the Company Statement of Financial Position, the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, the Company Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policiesThe 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 Group's and of the parent Company's affairs as at 31 December 2025 and of the Group's 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 Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group 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 Group's or the parent 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.


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HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED (CONTINUED)

Other information


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 ReportOur 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 Group 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 Group 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 Group and the parent Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Group 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 by the parent Company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the parent Company 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 3, 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 Group's and the parent 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 Group or the parent Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.


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HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED (CONTINUED)

Auditors' 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 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 Group 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:

Our approach to identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, was as follows:
the engagement partner ensured that the engagement team collectively had the appropriate competence,
capabilities and skills to identify or recognise non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations;
we identified the laws and regulations applicable to the group through discussions with directors and other management, and from our commercial knowledge and experience of the construction sector;
we focused on specific laws and regulations which we considered may have a direct material effect on the
financial statements or the operations of the group, including the Companies Act 2006, taxation legislation
and data protection, anti-bribery, employment, environmental and health and safety legislation
we assessed the extent of compliance with the laws and regulations identified above through making
enquiries of management, service organisations and inspecting legal correspondence; and
identified laws and regulations were communicated within the audit team regularly and the team remained
alert to instances of non-compliance throughout the audit.
 
We assessed the susceptibility of the group’s financial statements to material misstatement, including obtaining an understanding of how fraud might occur, by:
making enquiries of management as to where they considered there was susceptibility to fraud, their
knowledge of actual, suspected and alleged fraud; 
 considering the internal controls in place to mitigate risks of fraud and non¬compliance with laws and
 regulations; 
and understanding the design of the group’s remuneration policies.
 
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HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED (CONTINUED)

To address the risk of fraud through management bias and override of controls, we:
performed analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships;
tested journal entries to identify unusual transactions;
 
In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we designed procedures which included, but were not limited to:
agreeing financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documentation;
reading the minutes of meetings of those charged with governance;
enquiring of management as to actual and potential litigation and claims; and
reviewing correspondence with HMRC, relevant regulators and the group’s legal advisors.
 
There are inherent limitations in our audit procedures described above. The more removed that laws and regulations are from financial transactions, the less likely it is that we would become aware of non-compliance. Auditing standards also limit the audit procedures required to identify non compliance with laws and regulations to enquiry of the directors and other management and the inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence, if any.

Material misstatements that arise due to fraud can be harder to detect than those that arise from error as they may involve deliberate concealment or collusion.
 


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.


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 2006Our 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.





Hazel Young (Senior Statutory Auditor)
  
for and on behalf of
Sopher + Co LLP
 
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditors
  
5 Elstree Gate
Elstree Way
Borehamwood
Hertfordshire
WD6 1JD

30 June 2026
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HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2025
2024
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
14,941,491
16,681,709

Cost of sales
  
(10,788,334)
(12,081,298)

Gross profit
  
4,153,157
4,600,411

Administrative expenses
  
(2,857,231)
(3,483,168)

Other operating income
 5 
106,553
106,526

Operating profit
 6 
1,402,479
1,223,769

Income from fixed assets investments
  
50,000
-

Interest receivable and similar income
 11 
81,698
119,251

Interest payable and similar expenses
 12 
(88,735)
(232,431)

Profit before taxation
  
1,445,442
1,110,589

Tax on profit
 13 
(349,720)
(261,598)

Profit for the financial year
  
1,095,722
848,991

  

Exchange differences on retranslation of subsidiaries' net assets
  
4,050
-

Loss attributable to Non-controlling interest
  
(51,890)
-

Total comprehensive income for the year
  
1,047,882
848,991

Profit for the year attributable to:
  

Non-controlling interest
  
(51,890)
-

Owners of the  Company
  
1,147,612
848,991

  
1,095,722
848,991

Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to:
  

Non-controlling interest
  
(51,890)
-

Owners of the  Company
  
1,099,772
848,991

The notes on pages 17 to 34 form part of these financial statements.

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HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:14945574

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025

2025
2024
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 15 
(804,865)
(1,106,690)

Tangible assets
 16 
4,104,935
4,094,447

Investments
 17 
560,000
560,000

  
3,860,070
3,547,757

Current assets
  

Stocks
 18 
503,171
581,149

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 19 
3,667,080
3,471,081

Cash at bank and in hand
  
3,505,882
3,860,293

  
7,676,133
7,912,523

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 20 
(6,835,521)
(6,328,787)

Net current assets
  
 
 
840,612
 
 
1,583,736

Total assets less current liabilities
  
4,700,682
5,131,493

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 21 
(905,300)
(2,136,900)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred taxation
 23 
(413,346)
(412,329)

Net assets
  
3,382,036
2,582,264


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 24 
1,470,595
1,470,595

Revaluation reserve
  
806,273
806,273

Profit and loss account
  
1,157,058
305,396

Non-controlling interests
  
(51,890)
-

  
3,382,036
2,582,264


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 




A Binns
Director

Date: 30 June 2026

The notes on pages 17 to 34 form part of these financial statements.
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HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:14945574
    
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025


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HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:14945574

COMPANY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025

2025
2024
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Investments
 17 
4,450,760
4,450,760

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 19 
431
94

Cash at bank and in hand
  
118,870
117,781

  
119,301
117,875

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 20 
(324,563)
(283,360)

Net current liabilities
  
 
 
(205,262)
 
 
(165,485)

Total assets less current liabilities
  
4,245,498
4,285,275

  

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 21 
(905,300)
(2,136,900)

  

Net assets
  
3,340,198
2,148,375


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 24 
1,470,595
1,470,595

Profit and loss account brought forward
  
677,780
609,571

Profit for the year
  
1,491,823
368,209

Other changes in the profit and loss account

  

(300,000)
(300,000)

Profit and loss account carried forward
  
1,869,603
677,780

  
3,340,198
2,148,375


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 




A Binns
Director

Date: 30 June 2026

The notes on pages 17 to 34 form part of these financial statements.

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HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025


Called up share capital
Revaluation reserve
Profit and loss account
Non-controlling interests
Total equity

£
£
£
£
£

At 1 January 2025
1,470,595
806,273
305,396
-
2,582,264



Profit for the year
-
-
1,147,612
-
1,147,612

Exchange differences on retranslation of subsidiaries' net assets
-
-
4,050
-
4,050

Loss attributable to Non-controlling interest
-
-
-
(51,890)
(51,890)

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
(300,000)
-
(300,000)


At 31 December 2025
1,470,595
806,273
1,157,058
(51,890)
3,382,036


The notes on pages 17 to 34 form part of these financial statements.


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


Called up share capital
Revaluation reserve
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£

At 1 January 2024
1,470,595
806,273
(243,595)
2,033,273



Profit for the year
-
-
848,991
848,991

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
(300,000)
(300,000)


At 31 December 2024
1,470,595
806,273
305,396
2,582,264


The notes on pages 17 to 34 form part of these financial statements.

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HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025


Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£

At 1 January 2025
1,470,595
677,780
2,148,375



Profit for the year
-
1,491,823
1,491,823

Dividends: Equity capital
-
(300,000)
(300,000)


At 31 December 2025
1,470,595
1,869,603
3,340,198


The notes on pages 17 to 34 form part of these financial statements.


COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£

At 1 January 2024
1,470,595
609,571
2,080,166



Profit for the year
-
368,209
368,209

Dividends: Equity capital
-
(300,000)
(300,000)


At 31 December 2024
1,470,595
677,780
2,148,375


The notes on pages 17 to 34 form part of these financial statements.

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HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2025
2024
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the financial year
1,095,722
848,991

Adjustments for:

Amortisation of intangible assets
(301,825)
(301,825)

Depreciation of tangible assets
257,530
197,406

Loss on disposal of tangible assets
53,455
26,960

Interest paid
88,735
232,431

Interest received
(81,698)
(119,251)

Dividends received
(50,000)
-

Taxation charge
349,719
261,598

Decrease/(increase) in stocks
77,978
(50,861)

Increase in debtors
(526,710)
(115,677)

Decrease/(increase) in amounts owed by associates
330,710
(52,596)

Increase in creditors
531,833
1,309,795

Exchange differences on retranslation of subsidiaries' net assets
(4,050)
-

Corporation tax paid
(365,705)
(296,310)

Net cash generated from operating activities

1,455,694
1,940,661


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(388,396)
(353,435)

Sale of tangible fixed assets
66,928
62,117

Purchase of share in associates
-
(560,000)

Interest received
81,698
119,251

Dividends received
50,000
-

Net cash from investing activities

(189,770)
(732,067)

Cash flows from financing activities

Repayment of loans
(1,150,000)
(104,001)

Repayment of other loans
(81,600)
(81,600)

Dividends paid
(300,000)
(300,000)

Interest paid
(88,735)
(232,431)

Net cash used in financing activities
(1,620,335)
(718,032)

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
(354,411)
490,562

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
3,860,293
3,369,731

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
3,505,882
3,860,293

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HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025


2025
2024

£
£


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
3,505,882
3,860,293

3,505,882
3,860,293



CONSOLIDATED ANALYSIS OF NET DEBT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025




At 1 January 2025
Cash flows
At 31 December 2025
£

£

£

Cash at bank and in hand

3,860,293

(354,411)

3,505,882

Debt due after 1 year

(2,136,900)

1,231,600

(905,300)

Debt due within 1 year

(231,600)

-

(231,600)


1,491,793
877,189
2,368,982

The notes on pages 17 to 34 form part of these financial statements.

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HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

1.


General information

Hopwoods Holdings Limited is a private limited company incorporated in England and Wales, with its business address and registered office at C/O Binns Fencing Limited Harvest House, Cranborne Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 3JF.

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 Group management to exercise judgment in applying the Group's accounting policies (see note 3).

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements present the results of the Company and its own subsidiaries ("the Group") as if they form a single entity. Intercompany transactions and balances between group companies are therefore eliminated in full.

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of business combinations using the purchase method. In the Statement of Financial Position, the acquiree's identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities are initially recognised at their fair values at the acquisition date. The results of acquired operations are included in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income from the date on which control is obtained. They are deconsolidated from the date control ceases.

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HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.3

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is £.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.

At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.

Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.

Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are presented in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income within 'finance income or costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in profit or loss within 'other operating income'.

On consolidation, the results of overseas operations are translated into Sterling at rates approximating to those ruling when the transactions took place. All assets and liabilities of overseas operations are translated at the rate ruling at the reporting date. Exchange differences arising on translating the opening net assets at opening rate and the results of overseas operations at actual rate are recognised in other comprehensive income.

 
2.4

Turnover

Turnover is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the revenue can be reliably measured. Turnover is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes.

In respect of long-term contracts and contracts for on-going services, turnover represents the value of work done in the period, including estimates of amounts not invoiced. Turnover in respect of long-term contracts and contracts for on-going services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion. Stage of completion is assessed by reference to the actual costs incurred to date compared with total expected costs.

 
2.5

Operating leases: the Group as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.

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HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.6

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income using the effective interest method.

 
2.7

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to profit or loss 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.

 
2.8

Borrowing costs

All borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the year in which they are incurred.

 
2.9

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Group contributes to defined contribution plans for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Group pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid, the Group has no further payments obligations.

The contributions are recognised as an expense in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Statement of Financial Position. The assets of the plans are held separately from the Group in independently administered funds.

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HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.10

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss 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 reporting date in the countries where the Company and the Group operate and generate income.

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the reporting 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;
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met; and
Where they relate to timing differences in respect of interests in subsidiaries, associates, branches and joint ventures and the Group can control the reversal of the timing differences and such reversal is not considered probable in the foreseeable future.

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 reporting date.


 
2.11

Intangible assets

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the difference between amounts paid on the cost of a business combination and the acquirer’s interest in the fair value of the Group's share of its identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquiree at the date of acquisition. Subsequent to initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is amortised on a straight line basis to the Statement of Comprehensive Income over its useful economic life of 5 years.

 
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.

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HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 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.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Freehold property
-
2%
on cost
Plant and machinery
-
20%
on cost
Motor vehicles
-
25%
on reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings
-
10%
on cost

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.

 
2.13

Revaluation of tangible fixed assets

Individual freehold and leasehold properties are carried at current year value at fair value at the date of the revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. Revaluations are undertaken with sufficient regularity to ensure the carrying amount does not differ materially from that which would be determined using fair value at the reporting date.

Fair values are determined from market based evidence normally undertaken by professionally qualified valuers. Professional valuations are undertaken on a periodic basis with the last being in 2023. In the interim at each financial year end the directors consider whether there has been any material change in value since the last reporting date.

Revaluation gains and losses are recognised in other comprehensive income unless losses exceed the previously recognised gains or reflect a clear consumption of economic benefits, in which case the excess losses are recognised in profit or loss.

 
2.14

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

Investments in unlisted Group shares, whose market value can be reliably determined, are remeasured to market value at each reporting date. Gains and losses on remeasurement are recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the period. Where market value cannot be reliably determined, such investments are stated at historic cost less impairment.

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HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.15

Associates and joint ventures

An entity is treated as a joint venture where the Group is a party to a contractual agreement with one or more parties from outside the Group to undertake an economic activity that is subject to joint control.

An entity is treated as an associated undertaking where the Group exercises significant influence in that it has the power to participate in the operating and financial policy decisions.

In the consolidated accounts, interests in associated undertakings are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Under this method an equity investment is initially recognised at the transaction price (including transaction costs) and is subsequently adjusted to reflect the investors share of the profit or loss, other comprehensive income and equity of the associate. The Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income includes the Group's share of the operating results, interest, pre-tax results and attributable taxation of such undertakings applying accounting policies consistent with those of the Group. In the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, the interests in associated undertakings are shown as the Group's share of the identifiable net assets, including any unamortised premium paid on acquisition.

Any premium on acquisition is dealt with in accordance with the goodwill policy.

 
2.16

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a weighted average basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

At each reporting date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

 
2.17

Debtors

Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment.

 
2.18

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty.

 
2.19

Creditors

Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price.

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HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.20

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are made where an event has taken place that gives the Group a legal or constructive obligation that probably requires settlement by a transfer of economic benefit, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

Provisions are charged as an expense to profit or loss in the year that the Group becomes aware of the obligation, and are measured at the best estimate at the reporting date of the expenditure required to settle the obligation, taking into account relevant risks and uncertainties.

When payments are eventually made, they are charged to the provision carried in the Statement of Financial Position.

 

 
2.21

Dividends

Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.


3.


Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of financial statements requires the use of certain estimates. It also requires the directors to exercise judgement in applying the company’s accounting policies. The areas requiring a higher degree of judgement, or complexity, and areas where assumptions or estimates are most significant to the financial statements, are disclosed below:

Long-term contract work in progress
In respect of long-term contracts, profit is only recognised when the contracts outcome can be ascertained with reasonable certainty. Long-term contracts are assessed on a contract by contract basis and reflected in the profit and loss account by recording turnover and related costs as the contract progresses. The stage of completion of the contract is assessed by comparing the cost of the work completed at the financial year end to the total anticipated cost of the contract.

Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is calculated based on an estimate of the useful economic life of each category of fixed assets together with an estimate of the assets’ residual values. 

Stock and bad debt provision
At each reporting date, stocks and trade debtors are assessed for impairment. If stock or debtors are impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs or recoverable amount. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

Land and buildings held at valuation
Professional valuations are undertaken periodically. In the interim the directors assess the fair value of the land and buildings to consider whether there has been any material change.

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HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

4.


Turnover

The whole of the turnover is attributable to principal activity of the group.

Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

2025
2024
£
£

United Kingdom
14,703,326
16,414,682

Rest of the world
238,165
267,027

14,941,491
16,681,709



5.


Other operating income

2025
2024
£
£

Rents received
106,553
106,526



6.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2025
2024
£
£

Exchange differences
5,224
2,091

Other operating lease rentals
1,961
-


7.


Auditors' remuneration

During the year, the Group obtained the following services from the Company's auditors:


2025
2024
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditors for the audit of the consolidated and parent Company's financial statements
33,000
29,000

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HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

8.


Employees





The average monthly number of employees, including the directors, during the year was as follows:



Group
Group
Company
Company
        2025
        2024
        2025
        2024
            No.
            No.
            No.
            No.









Employees
58
53
3
3


9.


Directors' remuneration

2025
2024
£
£

Directors' emoluments
450,548
417,342

Group contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
71,265
110,225

521,813
527,567


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 £209,000 (2024 - £185,000).

The value of the Group's contributions paid to a defined contribution pension scheme in respect of the highest paid director amounted to £43,515 (2024 - £41,475).


10.


Income from investments

2025
2024
£
£





Dividends received from unlisted investments
50,000
-



11.


Interest receivable

2025
2024
£
£


Bank interest receivable
81,698
119,251

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HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

12.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2025
2024
£
£


Bank interest payable
88,735
225,651

Other interest payable
-
6,780

88,735
232,431


13.


Taxation


2025
2024
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
348,703
236,832


Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
1,017
24,766


Tax on profit
349,720
261,598
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HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 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:

2025
2024
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
1,445,442
1,110,589


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 - 25%)
361,361
277,647

Effects of:


Non-tax deductible amortisation of goodwill and impairment
(75,456)
(75,456)

Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
31,417
26,398

Capital allowances for year in excess of depreciation
4,811
(21,547)

Dividends from UK companies
(12,500)
-

Deferred tax provision movement
1,017
24,766

Unrelieved loss on foreign subsidiaries
37,747
-

Other differences leading to an increase (decrease) in the tax charge
1,323
29,790

Total tax charge for the year
349,720
261,598





14.


Parent company profit for the year

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own Statement of Comprehensive Income in these financial statements. The profit after tax of the parent Company for the year was £1,491,823 (2024 - £368,209).

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HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

15.


Intangible assets

Group 





Goodwill

£



Cost


At 1 January 2025
(1,509,123)



At 31 December 2025

(1,509,123)



Amortisation


At 1 January 2025
402,433


Charge for the year on owned assets
301,825



At 31 December 2025

704,258



Net book value



At 31 December 2025
(804,865)



At 31 December 2024
(1,106,690)



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HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

16.


Tangible fixed assets

Group






Freehold property
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Fixtures and fittings
Total

£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2025
3,709,265
114,170
928,906
291,255
5,043,596


Additions
-
1,549
354,174
32,673
388,396


Disposals
-
-
(206,218)
(380)
(206,598)


Revaluation adjustment
(234,265)
-
-
-
(234,265)



At 31 December 2025

3,475,000
115,719
1,076,862
323,548
4,991,129



Depreciation


At 1 January 2025
272,179
92,800
327,019
257,151
949,149


Charge for the year on owned assets
76,403
6,257
164,841
10,024
257,525


Disposals
-
-
(86,139)
(76)
(86,215)


Revaluation adjustment
(234,265)
-
-
-
(234,265)



At 31 December 2025

114,317
99,057
405,721
267,099
886,194



Net book value



At 31 December 2025
3,360,683
16,662
671,141
56,449
4,104,935



At 31 December 2024
3,437,086
21,370
601,887
34,104
4,094,447

Included in valuation of land and building is freehold land of £1,331,556 which is not depreciated.

Cost or valuation at 31 December 2025 is as follows:

Land and buildings
£


At cost
1,299,884
At valuation:

Valuation in 2023
2,175,116



3,475,000

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HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

           16.Tangible fixed assets (continued)

Land and buildings were valued on an open market basis during year ended 31 December 2023 by the bank. The Directors decided to adopt this valuation in the financial statements as at 31 December 2025.

If the land and buildings had not been included at valuation they would have been included under the historical cost convention as follows:

2025
2024
£
£

Group


Cost
1,299,884
1,299,884

Accumulated depreciation
(456,706)
(430,708)

Net book value
843,178
869,176


17.


Fixed asset investments

Group





Investments in associates

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2025
560,000



At 31 December 2025
560,000




Company





Investments in subsidiary companies

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2025
4,450,760



At 31 December 2025
4,450,760




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HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Subsidiary undertakings


The following were subsidiary undertakings of the Company:

Name

Registered office

Principal activity

Class of shares

Holding

Binns Group Limited
UK
Dormant
Ordinary
100%
Lockenfeld Limited
UK
Dormant
Ordinary
100%
Binns Fencing Limited
UK
Fencing Contractors
Ordinary
100%
A. J. Binns Limited
UK
Dormant
Ordinary
100%
Binns Canada
Canada
Fencing Contractors
Ordinary
80%




18.


Stocks

Group
Group
2025
2024
£
£

Work in progress
503,171
581,149



19.


Debtors

Group
Group
Company
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
£
£
£
£


Trade debtors
2,965,896
2,557,753
-
-

Amounts owed by related undertakings
157,973
488,683
-
-

Other debtors
407,878
294,397
431
94

Prepayments and accrued income
135,333
130,248
-
-

3,667,080
3,471,081
431
94


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HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

20.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Group
Group
Company
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
£
£
£
£

Bank loans
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000

Other loans
81,600
81,600
81,600
81,600

Trade creditors
904,418
770,490
1
-

Amounts owed to group undertakings
-
-
20,020
20,020

Other taxation and social security
497,385
511,042
63,941
22,740

Other creditors
8,763
3,908
-
-

Accruals and deferred income
5,193,355
4,811,747
9,001
9,000

6,835,521
6,328,787
324,563
283,360


The bank loan is secured by a debenture and cross guarantee in favour of Santander UK plc dated 11 September 2023 consisting of a fixed and floating charge over the Group’s assets and undertakings. The cross guarantee is in place with Hopwoods Holdings Limited, Binns Group Limited, Binns Fencing Limited and Lockenfeld Limited.


21.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

Group
Group
Company
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
£
£
£
£

Bank loans
762,500
1,912,500
762,500
1,912,500

Other loans
142,800
224,400
142,800
224,400

905,300
2,136,900
905,300
2,136,900



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HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

22.


Loans


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


Group
Group
Company
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
£
£
£
£

Amounts falling due within one year

Bank loans
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000

Other loans
81,600
81,600
81,600
81,600


Amounts falling due 2-5 years

Bank loans
600,000
600,000
600,000
600,000

Other loans
142,800
224,400
142,800
224,400

Amounts falling due after more than 5 years

Bank loans
162,500
1,312,500
162,500
1,312,500

1,136,900
2,368,500
1,136,900
2,368,500



23.


Deferred taxation


Group



2025


£






At beginning of year
(412,329)


Charged to profit or loss
(1,017)



At end of year
(413,346)






Group
Group
2025
2024
£
£

Accelerated capital allowances
(126,865)
(125,917)

Other timing differences
11
80

Capital gains
(286,492)
(286,492)

(413,346)
(412,329)

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HOPWOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

24.


Share capital

2025
2024
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



100 (2024 - 100) Ordinary shares of £1 each
100
100
1,470,495 (2024 - 1,470,495) Preference shares of £1 each
1,470,495
1,470,495

1,470,595

1,470,595



25.


Pension commitments

The group operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the group in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the group to the fund and amounted to £168,541 (2024 : £192,415). Contributions totalling £1,871 (2024 : £2,021) were payable to the fund at the reporting date and are included in creditors.

 
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