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Dwellcourt Limited

Annual Report and Consolidated Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31 October 2025

Brebners
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor
1 Suffolk Way
Sevenoaks
Kent
TN13 1YL

 

Dwellcourt Limited

Contents

Company Information

1

Strategic Report

2 to 5

Directors' Report

6

Statement of Directors' Responsibilities

7

Independent Auditor's Report

8 to 10

Consolidated Income Statement

11

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

12

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

13

Statement of Financial Position

14

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

15

Statement of Changes in Equity

16

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

17

Notes to the Financial Statements

18 to 36

 

Dwellcourt Limited

Company Information

Directors

J T Hilliard

T K Sims

S J Turnbull

Company secretary

J T Hilliard

Registered office

The Downs Farm
Reigate Road
Ewell
Surrey
KT17 3BY

Auditors

Brebners
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor
1 Suffolk Way
Sevenoaks
Kent
TN13 1YL

 

Dwellcourt Limited

Strategic Report for the Year Ended 31 October 2025

The directors present their strategic report for the year ended 31 October 2025.

Principal activity

The principal activities of the group are the maintenance and conduct of sports complexes and the related business of licensed victuallers and restaurateurs, the operation of golf professional shops and warehousing, distribution and property development.

Fair review of the business

Dwellcourt Limited is the parent company of the group responsible for the management of the sports complexes and the retail of golf equipment and related golf products by the subsidiary undertakings. The group continues to be the home to some of the most accessible golf centres in the South East, set amongst some of Surrey's finest countryside.

Within the group portfolio is Golf Retail Group Limited, which owns one of Europe's largest golf superstores, Silvermere Golf Stores (formally Doug McClelland Golf Store) and a specialised unique Left Handed Golf Store, both based at the Silvermere complex. Their reputation continues to grow as a stockist of the leading golf club and clothing manufacturers and they are home to some of the largest offerings of Men's and Ladies' Apparel in Europe. There is a choice of over 230 models of golf shoes, 4 Custom Fit Centres, offering expert advice and all ensuring the ultimate shopping experience for golfers. Turnover of the companies that make up the Golf Retail Group increased by around 16% compared to the previous year, to £17.26 million from £14.76 million. This has followed a fall in 2024. However, turnover has risen well over thet few years since the pandemic. The lifting of the restrictions led to a positive surge in activity in the golf sector, which is showing no signs of ending. As anticipated by the directors turnover has now fallen slightly as the effects of the Covid bounce back receded.

The Golf Retail Group has also been affected in 2025 by the roadworks taking place at the A3 and M25 junction near the Silvermere Complex, which have placed additional pressure on the business, especially on certain weekends when there have been road closures and long diversions. In addition, the Painshill roundabout was closed over some weekends, adding to the traffic delays. The Group has coped well with te traffic disruption during the year and now that roadworks are coming to an end it is hoped this will have a positive impact in the future.

Gross profit margins continued to be maintained at around 25% and overall the Golf Retail Group contributed an increase in net assets of about £2.3 million to the group.

The group also contains Silvermere Golf & Leisure Limited and Kingswood Golf & Country Club Limited. Silvermere offers first class facilities to suit all abilities, including a full 18 hole challenging golf course and an industry leading 52 bay 2 tier driving range with the latest Top Tracer ball tracking technology. The site also boasts 'The Inn on The Lake', a very busy bistro, function and event facility operating primarily in its focus as a commercial public restaurant, bar, wedding and conference venue. The refurbished bistro overlooks the famous Silvermere lake offering great views in a picturesque setting. Kingswood Golf & Country Club is nestled within some of Surrey's finest countryside, overlooking the Chipstead Valley. The 18-hole Championship golf course designed in 1928 by legendary golf course architect James Braid, is described as 'Braid's finest parkland course in England'.

At Silvermere turnover inceased from £4.91m to £5.23m. The gross profit increased from £1.85m to £2.09m and the gross profit margin therefore increased from 37.7% to 39.94%. As with the Golf Retail Group turnover has also been impacted over the last two years by the ongoing roadworks at the nearby A3/M25 junction, which was drawing to a close at the end of the year.

 

Dwellcourt Limited

Strategic Report for the Year Ended 31 October 2025

Kingswood increased turnover from £3.79m to £3.83m. Gross profit has decreased from £1.55m to £1.48m, with the margin dropping from 40.8% to 38.69%, mostly due to the course maintenance costs. The directors are pleased with how both the golf and catering revenue streams have continued to grow, despite the general cost of living pressures.

The directors pride themselves on the growing reputation of both of the golf clubs within their market place and therefore continue to invest and implement improvements ensuring ongoing support from loyal members.

The investment arm of the group, made up of Claredale Warehousing Limited and Hilliard Brothers (Ewell) Limited, continues to provide strong returns and the directors continue to monitor movements in the property market to ensure the properties are reflected at their fair value in the financial statements. The directors are pleased to note a consistent level rental income of around £850,000 in both 2024 and 2025 despite the challenging economic backdrop for tenants. Claredale and Hilliard Brothers contribute just over £7.5 million to group net assets.

Dwellcourt also made a further significant investment in the year in PadelStars Limited, the leisure specialist and padel tennis centre operator. Under the terms of the agreement Dwellcourt have taken a significant stake in PadelStars and provide strategic advice as well as operational and administrative know-how to fast-track the development of the business. A total of £3.9 million has been invested in 2024 and 2025 for a 32.5% shareholding. PadelStars has now started to make a profit and have started to pay off the investment. The directors are pleased to be involved in this capex intensive exciting opportunity.

The group profit for the year after taxation was £3.15 million (2024: £2.34 million), the increase is a general increase in activity with no one significant event that stands out. The net assets attributable to the owners of the company increased by just under £2.4 million to £34 million. The group net assets has also increased from £31.9 million to £34.3 million.

Group turnover amounted to £27.2 million compared to £24.3 million in the previous year. The directors are pleased with the performance of the group and expect continued strong profitability in the year ended 31 October 2025.

Financial Key Performance Indicators

The group's key financial and other performance indicators during the year were as follows:

 

Unit

2025

2024

Turnover

£000

27,235

24,310

Turnover Percentage change

%

13

(2)

Gross Profit

£000

9,102

7,912

Gross Profit Percentage

%

33

33

EBITDA

£000

4,690

3,599

Non-Financial Key Performance Indicators

The group seeks to ensure that responsible business practice is fully integrated into the management of all its operations and into the culture of all parts of its business. It believes that the consistent adoption of reasonable business practice is essential for operational excellence which in turn ensures the delivery of its core objective of sustained profitability.

The group will continue to invest in the underlying systems, governance and infrastructure to support the group going forward.

In a group of this size the directors consider there are collectively numerous non-financial performance indicators but that individually none are key.

 

Dwellcourt Limited

Strategic Report for the Year Ended 31 October 2025

Operational Risk

Operational risk is caused by failures in business processes or the systems or physical infrastructure that support them that have the potential to result in financial loss or damage the reputation of the group. This includes errors, omissions, systems failure, lack of resources or physical assets and deliberate acts such as fraud.

The directors impose continuing self assessment and appraisals along with continually seeking to improve its operating efficiencies and standards. The directors endeavour to limit cost increases wherever possible and actively negotiate best terms with their major suppliers. The group governs its own price risk based on the directors' expectations for the group.

Credit Risk

Credit risk is the risk that counter-parties will not be able to meet their obligations as they fall due. The group closely monitors outstanding debts from all sources resulting in minimal exposure to bad debts. The group's credit risk is managed by active credit control including the use of credit checking.

Liquidity Risk

The group ensures that liquidity is maintained and financial obligations are met by monitoring the cash balances daily to ensure it retains flexibility in the management of cash flow. In the event that cash flows would not cover financial obligations the group has credit facilities available.

Market Risk

Golf-related income is a discretionary spend and the directors are aware that the group may have some exposure to the current climate and its impact on consumer spending. However the directors note that Golf was able to continue and abide by Government restrictions and therefore has not been overly affected by market risk. The directors also feel the reputation and position in the South East ensure it is not exposed to significant market risk.

Foreign Currency Risk

The group only sells a small proportion overseas and deals in sterling predominantly, therefore it is not exposed to significant forex fluctuations.

Interest Rate Risk

The group's facilities are subject to commercial market interest rates calculated as a percentage above bank base rate. The group is therefore exposed to the risk of increases in the bank base rate. The group had no hedging arrangements at 31 October 2025. The directors continue to monitor interest rates, and ensure that sufficient resources are available so obligations can be met when they fall due.

Risk summary

The directors continuously monitor and respond to changes in the group's risk environment which is subject to regular review processes, so ensuring that the group remains well placed to address operational, financial and business risks in a timely and appropriate manner.

 

Dwellcourt Limited

Strategic Report for the Year Ended 31 October 2025

Future developments

The directors continue to invest in all facilities to ensure the group maintains its reputation as a renowned provider of leisure, retail, catering and property interests. The directors continue to develop and enhance their knowledge and experience, and a focus is placed on staff training and welfare whilst also ensuring a better understanding to meet the needs of each individual customer. The principal activity of the group is expected to remain consistent for the foreseeable future.

Looking further ahead now that the A3/M25 roadworks are drawing to a close, it is anticipated that this will lead to an increase in visitor numbers for the Golf Retail Group and Silvermere. Also, the new shopping experience: Elevated, positioned at Silvermere, is anticipated to provide growth. Elevated offers a premium retail experience with the most sought-after brands and products and the directors also hope to add additional shop concessions to the business in the near future to further enhance the shopping experience for golfers.
 

Approved by the Board on 27 July 2026 and signed on its behalf by:

.........................................
J T Hilliard
Director

 

Dwellcourt Limited

Directors' Report for the Year Ended 31 October 2025

The directors present their report and the for the year ended 31 October 2025.

Directors of the group

The directors who held office during the year were as follows:

J T Hilliard

T K Sims

S J Turnbull

Dividends

An interim dividend of £730,000 (2024: £636,250) was declared and paid during the year. No final dividend is recommended.

Directors' liabilities

The group maintains Directors' and Officers' liability insurance for Directors and Officers as permitted by section 233 of the Companies Act 2006.

Disclosure of Information in the Strategic Report

The group has chosen in accordance with Section 414C(11) Companies Act 2006 to set out in the group's strategic report information required by Schedule 7 of the large and medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 to be contained in the directors' report. It has done so in respect of financial risk management, exposure and future developments.

Disclosure of information to the auditor

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 auditor is aware of that information. The directors confirm that there is no relevant information that they know of and of which they know the auditor is unaware.

Employment of disabled persons

Applications for employment by disabled persons are always fully considered, bearing in mind the aptitudes of the applicant concerned. In the event of members of staff becoming disabled, every effort is made to ensure that their employment within the Group continues and that the appropriate training is arranged. It is the policy of the group that the training, career development and promotion of disabled persons should, as far as possible, be identical to that of other employees.

Approved by the Board on 27 July 2026 and signed on its behalf by:

.........................................
J T Hilliard
Director

 

Dwellcourt 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 group and the company 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 and apply them consistently;

make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and

prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006 and in accordance with FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. 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.

 

Dwellcourt Limited

Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of
Dwellcourt Limited

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Dwellcourt Limited (the 'parent company') and its subsidiaries (the 'group') for the year ended 31 October 2025, which comprise the Consolidated Income Statement, Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Financial Position, Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, Statement of Changes in Equity, Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, 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 group's and the company's affairs as at 31 October 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 auditor 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 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 group'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.

 

Dwellcourt Limited

Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of
Dwellcourt Limited

Opinion on other matter prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:

the information given in the Strategic Report and Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and

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.

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 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 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 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.

 

Dwellcourt Limited

Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of
Dwellcourt Limited

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:

Based on our understanding of the Group and the industry in which it operates, we determined that the principal risks of non-compliance with laws and regulations related to the reporting framework (FRS 102 and the Companies Act 2006) and UK corporate taxation laws, health and safety legislation and data protection legislation. These risks were communicated to our audit team and we remained alert to any indications of non-compliance throughout our audit.

We understood how the Group is complying with relevant legislation by making enquiries of management and those responsible for legal and compliance procedures. We also considered the results of our audit procedures and to what extent these corroborate this understanding and assessed the susceptibility of the company’s financial statements to material misstatement. This included consideration of how fraud might occur and evaluation of management’s incentives and opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of the financial statements.

We designed our audit procedures to identify any non-compliance with laws and regulations. Such procedures included, but were not limited to, inspection of any regulatory or legal correspondence; challenging assumptions and judgements made by management; identifying and testing journal entries with a focus on large or unusual transactions as determined based on our understanding of the business; and identifying and assessing the effectiveness of controls in place to prevent and detect fraud.

Owing to the inherent limitations of an audit, there remains a risk that a material misstatement may not have been detected, even though we have properly planned and performed our audit in accordance with auditing standards. We are not responsible for preventing non-compliance with laws and regulations and cannot be expected to detect all instances of non-compliance.

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 our report

This report is made solely to the company’s members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company’s members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

......................................
Martin Widdowson (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of

Brebners, Statutory Auditor
1 Suffolk Way
Sevenoaks
Kent
TN13 1YL

28 July 2026

 

Dwellcourt Limited

Consolidated Income Statement for the Year Ended 31 October 2025

Note

2025
£

2024
£

Turnover

3

27,235,428

24,310,017

Cost of sales

 

(18,132,865)

(16,398,441)

Gross profit

 

9,102,563

7,911,576

Administrative expenses

 

(5,229,925)

(5,043,340)

Other operating income

4

97,676

185,611

Operating profit

6

3,970,314

3,053,847

Other interest receivable and similar income

7

28,644

82,902

Interest payable and similar expenses

8

(3,132)

(6,275)

   

25,512

76,627

Share of profit/(loss) of equity accounted investees

 

174,908

(15,219)

Profit before tax

 

4,170,734

3,115,255

Tax on profit

12

(1,012,013)

(779,787)

Profit for the financial year

 

3,158,721

2,335,468

The group has no recognised gains or losses for the year other than the results above.

 

Dwellcourt Limited

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the Year Ended 31 October 2025

2025
£

2024
£

Profit for the year

3,158,721

2,335,468

Total comprehensive income for the year

3,158,721

2,335,468

Total comprehensive income attributable to:

Owners of the company

3,043,901

2,168,779

Non-controlling interests

114,820

166,689

3,158,721

2,335,468

 

Dwellcourt Limited

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as at 31 October 2025

Note

2025
£

2024
£

Fixed assets

 

Tangible assets

14

19,743,562

19,952,789

Investment property

15

8,843,200

8,843,200

Investments

16

3,915,042

2,794,391

Other financial assets

17

150,000

150,000

 

32,651,804

31,740,380

Current assets

 

Stocks

18

3,560,809

3,740,251

Debtors

19

1,614,510

1,578,903

Cash at bank and in hand

 

4,496,056

2,326,387

 

9,671,375

7,645,541

Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

21

(6,847,190)

(6,308,888)

Net current assets

 

2,824,185

1,336,653

Total assets less current liabilities

 

35,475,989

33,077,033

Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

21

(10,000)

(20,000)

Provisions for liabilities

22

(1,125,697)

(1,144,462)

Net assets

 

34,340,292

31,912,571

Capital and reserves

 

Called up share capital

24

233,757

233,757

Capital redemption reserve

25

16,243

16,243

Capital reserve

25

7,593

7,593

Profit and loss account

25

33,299,721

30,985,820

Equity attributable to owners of the company

 

33,557,314

31,243,413

Non-controlling interests

 

782,978

669,158

Total equity

 

34,340,292

31,912,571

Approved and authorised by the Board on 27 July 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
 

.........................................
J T Hilliard
Director

.........................................
S J Turnbull
Director

 
     

Company registration number: 01841889

 

Dwellcourt Limited

Statement of Financial Position as at 31 October 2025

Note

2025
£

2024
£

Fixed assets

 

Tangible assets

14

40,976

2,062

Investments

16

7,750,645

6,804,902

Other financial assets

17

150,000

150,000

 

7,941,621

6,956,964

Current assets

 

Debtors

19

9,429,371

10,348,165

Cash at bank and in hand

 

2,059,615

609,982

 

11,488,986

10,958,147

Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

21

(15,798,144)

(13,542,633)

Net current liabilities

 

(4,309,158)

(2,584,486)

Net assets

 

3,632,463

4,372,478

Capital and reserves

 

Called up share capital

24

233,757

233,757

Capital redemption reserve

16,243

16,243

Retained earnings

3,382,463

4,122,478

Shareholders' funds

 

3,632,463

4,372,478

The company made a loss after tax for the financial year of £10,015 (2024 - £93,619).

Approved and authorised by the Board on 27 July 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
 

.........................................
J T Hilliard
Director

.........................................
S J Turnbull
Director

 
     

Company registration number: 01841889

 

Dwellcourt Limited

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the Year Ended 31 October 2025
Equity attributable to the parent company

Share capital
£

Capital redemption reserve
£

Other reserves
£

Profit and loss account
£

Total
£

Non- controlling interests
£

Total equity
£

At 1 November 2024

233,757

16,243

7,593

30,985,820

31,243,413

669,158

31,912,571

Profit for the year

-

-

-

3,043,901

3,043,901

114,820

3,158,721

Total comprehensive income

-

-

-

3,043,901

3,043,901

114,820

3,158,721

Dividends

-

-

-

(730,000)

(730,000)

(1,000)

(731,000)

At 31 October 2025

233,757

16,243

7,593

33,299,721

33,557,314

782,978

34,340,292

Share capital
£

Capital redemption reserve
£

Other reserves
£

Profit and loss account
£

Total
£

Non- controlling interests
£

Total equity
£

At 1 November 2023

233,757

16,243

7,593

30,000,580

30,258,173

2,312,180

32,570,353

Profit for the year

-

-

-

2,168,779

2,168,779

166,689

2,335,468

Total comprehensive income

-

-

-

2,168,779

2,168,779

166,689

2,335,468

Dividends

-

-

-

(636,250)

(636,250)

(95,750)

(732,000)

Increase in ownership interests in subsidiaries

-

-

-

(547,289)

(547,289)

-

(547,289)

Decrease in ownership interests in subsidiaries that do not result in a loss of control

-

-

-

-

-

(1,713,961)

(1,713,961)

At 31 October 2024

233,757

16,243

7,593

30,985,820

31,243,413

669,158

31,912,571

 

Dwellcourt Limited

Statement of Changes in Equity for the Year Ended 31 October 2025

Share capital
£

Capital redemption reserve
£

Profit and loss account
£

Total
£

At 1 November 2024

233,757

16,243

4,122,478

4,372,478

Loss for the year

-

-

(10,015)

(10,015)

Total comprehensive income

-

-

(10,015)

(10,015)

Dividends

-

-

(730,000)

(730,000)

At 31 October 2025

233,757

16,243

3,382,463

3,632,463

Share capital
£

Capital redemption reserve
£

Retained earnings
£

Total
£

At 1 November 2023

233,757

16,243

4,852,347

5,102,347

Loss for the year

-

-

(93,619)

(93,619)

Dividends

-

-

(636,250)

(636,250)

At 31 October 2024

233,757

16,243

4,122,478

4,372,478

 

Dwellcourt Limited

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended 31 October 2025

Note

2025
£

2024
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the year

 

3,158,721

2,335,468

Adjustments to cash flows from non-cash items

 

Depreciation and amortisation

6

554,769

543,141

Profit on disposal of tangible assets

5

(15,043)

-

Loss from disposals of subsidiaries

5

-

7,960

Finance income

(347,644)

(301,624)

Finance costs

3,132

6,275

Share of profit/loss of equity accounted investees

 

(174,908)

15,219

Income tax expense

12

1,012,013

779,787

 

4,191,040

3,386,226

Working capital adjustments

 

Decrease/(increase) in stocks

 

179,444

(36,757)

Increase in trade and other debtors

 

(2,087,942)

(2,718,209)

Increase in trade and other creditors

 

2,447,674

2,562,008

Cash generated from operations

 

4,730,216

3,193,268

Income taxes paid

 

(897,817)

(638,837)

Net cash flow from operating activities

 

3,832,399

2,554,431

Cash flows from investing activities

 

Interest received

347,644

302,152

Acquisition of subsidiaries

16

-

(2,261,250)

Acquisitions of tangible assets

14

(346,169)

(437,166)

Proceeds from sale of tangible assets

 

15,670

-

Proceeds from sale of intangible assets

 

-

1,000

Acquisitions of investments in joint ventures and associates

16

(945,743)

(2,809,610)

Net cash flows from investing activities

 

(928,598)

(5,204,874)

Cash flows from financing activities

 

Interest paid

(3,132)

(6,276)

Repayment of other borrowing

 

-

(10,528)

Payments to finance lease creditors

 

-

(5,925)

Dividends paid

(731,000)

(732,000)

Net cash flows from financing activities

 

(734,132)

(754,729)

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

2,169,669

(3,405,172)

Cash and cash equivalents at 1 November 2024

 

2,326,387

5,731,559

Cash and cash equivalents at 31 October 2025

 

4,496,056

2,326,387

 

Dwellcourt Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2025

1

General information

The company is a private company limited by share capital, incorporated in England and Wales.

The address of its registered office is:
The Downs Farm
Reigate Road
Ewell
Surrey
KT17 3BY

The principal activities of the group are the maintenance and conduct of sports complexes and the related business of licensed victuallers and restaurateurs, the operation of golf professional shops and warehousing, distribution and property development.

2

Accounting policies

Statement of compliance

These financial statements were prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'.

Basis of preparation

These financial statements have been prepared using the historical cost convention except any items disclosed in the accounting policies as being shown at fair value and are presented in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.

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.

Summary of disclosure exemptions

The company satisfies the criteria of being a qualifying entity as defined in FRS102. As such, advantage has been taken of the following disclosure exemptions available under paragraph 1.12 of FRS102:

(a) No cash flow statement has been presented for the company.
(b) No disclosure has been given for the aggregate remuneration of key management personnel of the company.

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements consolidate the financial statements of the company and its subsidiary undertakings drawn up to 31 October each year.

A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the company. Control is achieved where the company has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

The results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the Income Statement from the effective date of acquisition or up to the effective date of disposal, as appropriate. Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies into line with those used by the group.

 

Dwellcourt Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2025

The purchase method of accounting is used to account for business combinations that result in the acquisition of subsidiaries by the group. The cost of a business combination is measured as the fair value of the assets given, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed at the date of exchange, plus costs directly attributable to the business combination. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date. Any excess of the cost of the business combination over the acquirer’s interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities recognised is recorded as goodwill.

Inter-company transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between the company and its subsidiaries, which are related parties, are eliminated in full.

Intra-group losses are also eliminated but may indicate an impairment that requires recognition in the consolidated financial statements.

Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the group. Non-controlling interests in the net assets of consolidated subsidiaries are identified separately from the group’s equity therein. Non-controlling interests consist of the amount of those interests at the date of the original business combination and the non-controlling shareholder’s share of changes in equity since the date of the combination.

Going concern

The group made a profit for the year ended 31 October 2025 and had net assets of £34,340,291 million at that date including cash at bank of £4,496,056 million.

The directors believe that both footfall and retail purchases at golf clubs owned and operated by the group will remain strong and profitable. The group's cashflow forecasts demonstrate that the group is expected to have sufficient working capital for a period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of the financial statements.

On the basis of the above, and after making enquiries, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly the financial statements have been prepared under the going concern basis.

 

Dwellcourt Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2025

Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

Accounting estimates and assumptions are made concerning the future and, by their nature, will rarely equal the related actual outcome. Key assumptions and other estimation uncertainties provide a risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying values of assets and liabilities.

Judgements and estimates that management has made in the process of applying the entity's accounting policies and that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements are as follows:

The annual depreciation charge for tangible assets is sensitive to changes in the estimated useful economic lives and residual values of the assets. The useful economic lives and residual values are re-assessed annually. They are amended when necessary to reflect current estimates, based on technological advancement, future investments, economic utilisation and the physical condition of the assets.

The carrying value of investment properties are subject annually to valuations by the directors, this is determined using a degree of assumption and judgement. The Group applies the overriding concept that fair value is the amount for which an asset can be exchanged between knowledgeable willing parties in an arm's length transaction. Professional valuations are carried out occasionally when considered appropriate.

Revenue recognition

Turnover comprises the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the sale of goods and provision of services net of value added tax, in the ordinary course of the Group's activities. Intra-group sales and transactions are eliminated on consolidation.

The group 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 company's activities. Membership turnover is recognised evenly over the subscription year. Shop, bar and catering turnover is recognised at the point of retail sale or the date of catering event. Rental income is recognised evenly over the period of lease or license.

Government grants

Grants are accounted for under the accruals model as permitted by FRS 102. Grants of a revenue nature are recognised in other income in the same period as the related expenditure.

Tax

The tax expense for the period comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss, 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 group operates and generates taxable income.

Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences between taxable profits and profits reported in the consolidated financial statements.

Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised when it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits.

Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference.

 

Dwellcourt Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2025

Tangible assets

Tangible assets are stated in the statement of financial position 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:

Asset class

Depreciation method and rate

Plant, machinery & fixtures

15%-33% per annum

Motor vehicles

25% per annum

Freehold buildings

2%-6.7% straight line

Freehold buildings are depreciated over their economic useful life at cost less estimated residual value.

Investment property

Investment property is carried at fair value, derived from the current market prices for comparable real estate determined annually by the directors. The directors use observable market prices, adjusted if necessary for any difference in the nature, location or condition of the specific asset. Changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss.

Business combinations

Business combinations are accounted for using the purchase method. The consideration for each acquisition is measured at the aggregate of the fair values at acquisition date of assets given, liabilities incurred or assumed, and equity instruments issued by the group in exchange for control of the acquired, plus any costs directly attributable to the business combination. When a business combination agreement provides for an adjustment to the cost of the combination contingent on future events, the group includes the estimated amount of that adjustment in the cost of the combination at the acquisition date if the adjustment is probable and can be measured reliably.

Investments

Investments in equity shares which are 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 and loss. Investments in equity shares 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.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.

 

Dwellcourt Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2025

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.

The cost of finished goods and work in progress comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. At each reporting date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stocks are 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.

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.

Assets held under hire purchase contracts are capitalised at the lesser of fair value or present value of minimum lease payments in the statement of financial position. The present value of the minimum lease payments is calculated using the interest rate implicit in the lease. A corresponding liability is recognised at the same value in the statement of financial position. The asset is then depreciated over its useful life.

The minimum lease payments are apportioned between the finance charge recognised in the income statement and the reduction of the outstanding liability using the effective interest method. The finance charge in each period is allocated so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.

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.

Dividends

Dividend distribution to the group’s shareholders is recognised as a liability in the financial statements in the reporting period in which the dividends are declared.

Defined contribution pension obligation

A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which fixed contributions are paid into a pension fund and the group 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.

 

Dwellcourt Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2025

3

Turnover

The analysis of the group's revenue for the year from continuing operations is as follows:

2025
£

2024
£

Sale of goods

17,251,816

14,823,821

Rendering of services

9,096,169

8,649,795

Rental income

887,443

836,401

27,235,428

24,310,017

The analysis of the group's turnover for the year by geographical market is as follows:

2025
£

2024
£

UK

27,132,326

24,177,009

Europe

103,102

133,008

27,235,428

24,310,017

4

Other operating income

The analysis of the group's other operating income for the year is as follows:

2025
£

2024
£

Other operating income

97,676

185,611

5

Other gains and losses

The analysis of the group's other gains and losses included within administrative expenses for the year is as follows:

2025
£

2024
£

Gain/(loss) on disposal of property, plant and equipment

15,043

-

Gain/(loss) from disposal of subsidiaries

-

(7,960)

15,043

(7,960)

6

Operating profit

Arrived at after charging/(crediting)

2025
£

2024
£

Depreciation expense

554,769

543,141

Operating lease expense - plant and machinery

783

22,233

 

Dwellcourt Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2025

7

Other interest receivable and similar income

2025
£

2024
£

Interest income on bank deposits

27,797

81,017

Other finance income

847

1,885

28,644

82,902

8

Interest payable and similar expenses

2025
£

2024
£

Interest on bank overdrafts and borrowings

16

-

Interest on obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts

-

69

Interest expense on other finance liabilities

3,116

6,206

3,132

6,275

9

Staff costs

The aggregate payroll costs (including directors' remuneration) were as follows:

2025
£

2024
£

Wages and salaries

6,487,557

6,209,885

Social security costs

660,171

564,168

Pension costs, defined contribution scheme

198,784

230,517

Other employee expense

115

928

7,346,627

7,005,498

 

Dwellcourt Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2025

The average number of persons employed by the group (including directors) during the year, analysed by category was as follows:

2025
No.

2024
No.

Administration and support

16

19

Golf professional shops

63

66

Sports complexes and associated activities

121

139

Other departments

3

3

203

227

10

Directors' remuneration

The directors' remuneration for the year was as follows:

2025
£

2024
£

Remuneration

902,956

713,848

Contributions paid to money purchase schemes

29,881

9,860

932,837

723,708

During the year the number of directors who were receiving benefits and share incentives was as follows:

2025
No.

2024
No.

Accruing benefits under defined benefit pension scheme

3

3

In respect of the highest paid director:

2025
£

2024
£

Remuneration

636,356

474,156

Company contributions to defined contribution pension plans

15,003

11,218

11

Auditor's remuneration

2025
£

2024
£

Audit of these financial statements

12,000

12,000

Audit of the financial statements of subsidiaries

56,740

52,000

68,740

64,000

Other fees to auditors

Taxation compliance services

2,000

1,000

All other non-audit services

6,936

7,585

8,936

8,585

 

Dwellcourt Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2025


 

12

Taxation

Tax charged/(credited) in the consolidated income statement

2025
£

2024
£

Current taxation

UK corporation tax

1,031,837

767,149

UK corporation tax adjustment to prior periods

(1,059)

(21,931)

1,030,778

745,218

Deferred taxation

Arising from origination and reversal of timing differences

(18,765)

34,569

Tax expense in the income statement

1,012,013

779,787

The tax on profit before tax for the year is lower than the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK (2024 - higher than the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK) of 25% (2024 - 24.33%).

The differences are reconciled below:

2025
£

2024
£

Profit before tax

4,170,734

3,115,255

Corporation tax at standard rate

1,042,684

757,942

Decrease in UK tax from adjustment for prior periods

(1,059)

(21,931)

Tax increase from other short-term timing differences

12,606

41,707

Effect of expense not deductible in determining taxable profit (tax loss)

5,492

11,231

Effect of tax losses from previous years

(6,831)

(26,201)

(Decrease)/increase from effect of joint-ventures and associates results reported net of tax

(43,727)

3,703

Tax (decrease)/increase from other tax effects

(24,246)

13,336

Tax increase from effect of unrelieved tax losses carried forward

27,094

-

Total tax charge

1,012,013

779,787

 

Dwellcourt Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2025

Deferred tax

Group

Deferred tax assets and liabilities

2025

Liability
£

Accelerated capital allowances

354,702

Fair value adjustments

770,995

1,125,697

2024

Liability
£

Accelerated capital allowances

370,335

Fair value adjustments

774,127

1,144,462

13

Intangible assets

Group

Goodwill
 £

Total
£

Cost or valuation

At 1 November 2024

11,103

11,103

At 31 October 2025

11,103

11,103

Amortisation

At 1 November 2024

11,103

11,103

At 31 October 2025

11,103

11,103

Carrying amount

At 31 October 2025

-

-

 

Dwellcourt Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2025

14

Tangible assets

Group

Freehold land and buildings
£

Furniture, fittings and equipment
 £

Motor vehicles
 £

Plant and equipment
£

Total
£

Cost or valuation

At 1 November 2024

21,851,153

4,154,033

115,056

1,444,991

27,565,233

Additions

55,392

185,457

52,290

53,030

346,169

Disposals

-

(59,521)

(49,590)

-

(109,111)

At 31 October 2025

21,906,545

4,279,969

117,756

1,498,021

27,802,291

Depreciation

At 1 November 2024

3,112,050

3,134,879

112,993

1,252,522

7,612,444

Charge for the year

199,714

280,705

15,135

59,215

554,769

Eliminated on disposal

-

(58,894)

(49,590)

-

(108,484)

At 31 October 2025

3,311,764

3,356,690

78,538

1,311,737

8,058,729

Carrying amount

At 31 October 2025

18,594,781

923,279

39,218

186,284

19,743,562

At 31 October 2024

18,739,103

1,019,154

2,063

192,469

19,952,789

An analysis of land and buildings which existed at the date of transition to FRS 102 and were reflected using the deemed cost exemption;

2025

2024

£

£

Historical cost equivalent

3,037,680

3,090,412

Revaluation

9,256,042

9,269,603

Carrying value

12,293,722

12,360,015

The properties were last valued in 1998, the directors having taken advice from an independent valuer.

Assets held under finance leases and hire purchase contracts

The net carrying amount of tangible assets includes the following amounts in respect of assets held under finance leases and hire purchase contracts:

2025
£

2024
£

Furniture, fittings and equipment

-

16,882

   
 

Dwellcourt Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2025

Company

Motor vehicles
 £

Plant and equipment
£

Total
£

Cost or valuation

At 1 November 2024

74,593

61,723

136,316

Additions

52,290

1,759

54,049

Disposals

(49,590)

-

(49,590)

At 31 October 2025

77,293

63,482

140,775

Depreciation

At 1 November 2024

72,531

61,723

134,254

Charge for the year

15,135

-

15,135

Eliminated on disposal

(49,590)

-

(49,590)

At 31 October 2025

38,076

61,723

99,799

Carrying amount

At 31 October 2025

39,217

1,759

40,976

At 31 October 2024

2,062

-

2,062

15

Investment properties

Group

2025
£

Fair value

As at 1 November 2024 and 31 October 2025

8,843,200

The investment properties are reflected at fair value as estimated by the directors at an amount of £8,843,200.

16

Investments

Group

2025
£

2024
£

Investments in associates

3,915,042

2,794,391



 

 

Dwellcourt Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2025

Associates

£

Cost

At 1 November 2024

2,794,391

Additions

945,743

Share of profit

174,908

At 31 October 2025

3,915,042

Carrying amount

At 31 October 2025

3,915,042

At 31 October 2024

2,794,391



 

Company

2025
£

2024
£

Investments in subsidiaries

3,995,292

3,995,292

Investments in associates

3,755,353

2,809,610

7,750,645

6,804,902

Subsidiaries

£

Cost or valuation

At 1 November 2024

3,995,292

Carrying amount

At 31 October 2025

3,995,292

At 31 October 2024

3,995,292

Associates

£

Cost

At 1 November 2024

2,809,610

Additions

945,743

At 31 October 2025

3,755,353

Carrying amount

At 31 October 2025

3,755,353

At 31 October 2024

2,809,610

 

Dwellcourt Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2025

Details of undertakings

Details of the investments in which the company holds 20% or more of the nominal value of any class of share capital are as follows:

Subsidiary undertakings

Holding

Proportion of voting rights and shares held

     

2025

2024

Kingswood Golf & Country Club Limited *

Ordinary

100%

100%

 

     

Silvermere Golf & Leisure Limited *

Ordinary

100%

100%

 

     

Golf Retail Group Limited *

Ordinary

95%

95%

 

     

Silvermere Golf Stores Limited

Ordinary

95%

95%

 

     

Internet Golf Stores Limited

Ordinary

95%

95%

 

     

Left Handed Golf Stores Limited

Ordinary

95%

95%

 

     

South East Academy of Golf Limited

Ordinary

95%

95%

 

     

Euro Select Golf Limited

Ordinary

95%

95%

 

     

Claredale Warehousing Limited *

Ordinary

100%

100%

 

     

Hilliard Brothers (Ewell) Limited

Ordinary

100%

100%

 

     

* Shares are held directly.

The registered office of each undertaking is; The Downs Farm, Reigate Road, Ewell, Surrey. KT17 3BY.

All subsidiary undertakings are included in the consolidation.

Details of the investments in which the company holds 20% or more of the nominal value of any class of share capital are as follows:

Associate undertaking

Holding

Proportion of voting rights and shares held

2025

2024

Padelstars Limited

Ordinary

33%

34%

The registered office of Padelstars Limited is: Larch House, Parklands Business Park, Denmead, Hampshire, PO7 6XP

 

Dwellcourt Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2025

17

Other financial assets

Group

Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss
£

Total
£

Non-current financial assets

Cost or valuation

At 1 November 2024

150,000

150,000

At 31 October 2025

150,000

150,000

Carrying amount

At 31 October 2025

150,000

150,000

Company

Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss
£

Total
£

Non-current financial assets

Cost or valuation

At 1 November 2024

150,000

150,000

At 31 October 2025

150,000

150,000

Impairment

Carrying amount

At 31 October 2025

150,000

150,000

 

Dwellcourt Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2025

18

Stocks

 

Group

Company

2025
£

2024
£

2025
£

2024
£

Finished goods and goods for resale

3,448,824

3,620,913

-

-

Other inventories

111,985

119,338

-

-

3,560,809

3,740,251

-

-

19

Debtors

 

Group

Company

2025
£

2024
£

2025
£

2024
£

Trade debtors

410,996

428,948

4,968

5,032

Amounts owed by group undertakings

-

-

9,391,846

10,318,868

Other debtors

81,498

71,966

1

-

Prepayments

902,026

862,510

32,556

24,265

Accrued income

219,990

215,341

-

-

Corporation tax asset

-

138

-

-

1,614,510

1,578,903

9,429,371

10,348,165

20

Cash and cash equivalents

 

Group

Company

2025
£

2024
£

2025
£

2024
£

Cash on hand

30,968

22,949

74

75

Cash at bank

4,465,088

2,303,438

2,059,541

609,907

4,496,056

2,326,387

2,059,615

609,982

 

Dwellcourt Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2025

21

Creditors

 

Group

Company

2025
£

2024
£

2025
£

2024
£

Due within one year

Trade creditors

2,240,583

2,068,632

10,431

30,902

Amounts due to group undertakings

-

-

15,090,301

12,542,140

Social security and other taxes

919,658

729,998

46,115

41,912

Other creditors

793,624

1,152,166

495,691

802,167

Accruals

2,342,565

1,940,154

155,606

125,512

Corporation tax liability

550,760

417,938

-

-

6,847,190

6,308,888

15,798,144

13,542,633

Due after one year

Other creditors

10,000

20,000

-

-

22

Deferred tax and other provisions

Group

Deferred tax
£

Total
£

At 1 November 2024

1,144,462

1,144,462

Increase in provisions

(18,765)

(18,765)

At 31 October 2025

1,125,697

1,125,697

23

Pension and other schemes

Defined contribution pension scheme

The group operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The pension cost charge for the year represents contributions payable by the group to the scheme and amounted to £198,785 (2024: £230,517) .

 

Dwellcourt Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2025

24

Share capital

Allotted, called up and fully paid shares

 

2025

2024

 

No.

£

No.

£

Ordinary shares of £1 each

233,757

233,757

233,757

233,757

         

There are no restrictions on the distribution of dividends or the repayment of capital.

25

Reserves

Profit and loss account is the reserve that records retained earnings.

26

Commitments. guarantees and contingencies

Group

Operating leases

The total of future minimum lease payments not reflected in the statement of financial position is as follows:

2025
£

2024
£

Not later than one year

16,116

30,111

Later than one year and not later than five years

-

16,116

16,116

46,227


Contingencies

The company has guaranteed jointly with other subsidiary undertakings the bank borrowings and overdraft facilities of the group although no liability arises at 31 October 2025. The guarantee is secured by a fixed and floating charge over the assets and undertakings of the Group. No liability is expected to arise in connection with this guarantee.

27

Dividends

Interim dividends paid by the company in the year amounted to £730,000 (2024: £636,250).

 

Dwellcourt Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2025

28

Related party transactions

Summary of transactions with key management

The directors are considered to be key management personnel. Directors remuneration is shown in note 10 of the financial statements.

The company paid dividends of £200,000 (2024: £168,750) to the directors and certain subsidiary undertakings paid dividends of £1,000 (2024: £35,250) to the directors.
 

Summary of transactions with subsidiaries

Exemption has been taken under FRS 102, paragraph 33.1A not to disclose transactions or amounts due with companies that are wholly owned within the group.

29

Parent and ultimate parent undertaking

The ultimate controlling party is the trustees of 'The Thomas Albert Hilliard Discretionary Trust'.