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LearningPlus Limited (formerly Challenge-TRG Skills Limited)
LearningPlus Limited (formerly Challenge-TRG Skills Limited)
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Directors' Responsibilities Statement |
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Independent Auditor's Report |
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Statement of Comprehensive Income |
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Notes to the Financial Statements |
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LearningPlus Limited (formerly Challenge-TRG Skills Limited)
For the Period Ended 31 December 2025
The Directors present their report and the audited financial statements for LearningPlus Limited (the "Company") for the 9 month period ended 31 December 2025.
On 15 May 2026 the Company changed its name from Challenge-TRG Skills Limited to LearningPlus Limited.
The comparative figures presented are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The accounting period for the Company was shortened to a 9 month period ending 31 December 2025 to bring in line with its parent undertaking. Subsequent periods will end on the same day and month in future years. The comparative amounts presented in the financial statements (including the related notes) are therefore not entirely comparable.
The principal activity of the Company is the provision of work-based learning and skills training programmes across England, including government-contracted employment and skills programmes, commercial training and licensing solutions for corporate clients, and digital learning content. The Company works in partnership with public sector commissioners, Combined Authorities, and private sector employers to deliver funded and commercially contracted learning programmes that support individuals into employment and career progression.
The Directors who served during the period and up to the date of signing the report were:
K Boyle (appointed 12 July 2025)
J C Hussey (appointed 12 July 2025)
D Wells (appointed 12 July 2025)
S A Coleman (resigned 12 July 2025)
R W Cropper (resigned 12 July 2025)
T E Cropper (resigned 12 July 2025)
D S Hayes (resigned 12 July 2025)
S J Imber (resigned 12 July 2025)
R A Leslie (appointed 12 July 2025, resigned 28 January 2026)
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which the Directors consider to be appropriate for the following reasons.
At 31 December 2025, the Company has net assets of £280,835 (31 March 2025 - net liabilities of £22,869), and recorded net current assets amounting to £280,835 (31 March 2025 - net current liabilities of £45,958). The Company recorded a profit for the period of £303,704 (year ended 31 March 2025 - £95,844).
The Directors have prepared cash flow forecasts for the Company covering a period of at least twelve months from the date of approval of these financial statements. Applying prudent forecasting assumptions around revenue and profitability, operating cash conversion and the like, the Directors' forecasts indicate that the Company will generate sufficient liquidity to continue in operation.
In addition, the ultimate parent company Swipejobs Holdings Pty Ltd has provided a letter of support indicating its intention to provide sufficient financial assistance to the Company for a period of at least 12 months from the date of signing of these financial statements.
As a result of the above factors, the Directors consider that the Company will continue to have sufficient funds to meet its liabilities as they fall due for at least twelve months from the date of approval of the financial statements, and have therefore prepared the financial statements on a going concern basis.
LearningPlus Limited (formerly Challenge-TRG Skills Limited)
Directors' Report (continued)
For the Period Ended 31 December 2025
Qualifying third-party indemnity provisions
The Company's parent undertaking has in place directors' and officers' liability insurance to indemnify the Directors of the Company against claims from third parties.
Disclosure of information to auditor
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's auditor is 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's auditor is aware of that information.
Events after the reporting period
Subsequent to the period end, on 15 May 2026, the Company changed its name from Challenge-TRG Skills Limited to LearningPlus Limited.
There have been no other significant events affecting the Company since the year end.
The auditor, BDO LLP, will be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.
In preparing this report, the Directors have taken advantage of the small companies exemptions provided by section 415A of the Companies Act 2006.
This report was approved by the board on 29 July 2026 and signed on its behalf.
LearningPlus Limited (formerly Challenge-TRG Skills Limited)
Directors' Responsibilities Statement
For the Period Ended 31 December 2025
The Directors are responsible for preparing the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the Directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the Directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the Directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and of the profit or loss of the Company for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the Directors are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; 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 to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
LearningPlus Limited (formerly Challenge-TRG Skills Limited)
Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of LearningPlus Limited (formerly Challenge-TRG Skills
Report on the audit of the financial statements
In our opinion the financial statements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the Company’s affairs as at 31 December 2025 and of its profit for the 9 month period 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.
We have audited the financial statements of LearningPlus Limited (formerly Challenge-TRG Skills Limited) (“the Company”) for the 9 month period ended 31 December 2025 which comprise of the following:
Statement of Comprehensive Income;
Statement of Financial Position;
Statement of Changes in Equity;
Notes 1 to 15 to the financial statements; and
A summary of significant accounting policies.
The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102
The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
(United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
We are independent of the Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the Directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. However, because not all future events or conditions can be predicted, this statement is not a guarantee as to the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
LearningPlus Limited (formerly Challenge-TRG Skills Limited)
Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of LearningPlus Limited (formerly Challenge-TRG Skills
The Directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Directors report and financial statements, 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.
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.
Other Companies Act 2006 reporting
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
the information given in the Directors’ Report for the financial 9 month period for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the Directors’ Report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the 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, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
certain disclosures of Directors’ remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or
the Directors were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small companies regime and take advantage of the small companies’ exemptions in preparing the Directors’ Report and from the requirement to prepare a Strategic Report.
Responsibilities of Directors
As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement, 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.
LearningPlus Limited (formerly Challenge-TRG Skills Limited)
Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of LearningPlus Limited (formerly Challenge-TRG Skills
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. However, the primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of fraud rests with both those charged with governance of the Company and management.
Extent to which the audit was capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
Non-compliance with laws and regulations
Our understanding of the Company and the industry in which it operates;
Discussion with management and those charged with governance; and
Obtaining an understanding of the Company’s policies and procedures regarding compliance with laws and regulations.
We considered the significant laws and regulations to be UK GAAP, UK tax legislation, and the Companies Act 2006.
The Company is also subject to laws and regulations where the consequence of non-compliance could have a material effect on the amount or disclosures in the financial statements, for example through the imposition of fines or litigations. We identified such laws and regulations to be GDPR, health and safety legislation, the Bribery Act 2010 and those that relate to the payment of employees.
Our procedures in respect of the above included:
Enquires of management whether there were any litigations and claims;
Review of meetings of those charged with governance for any instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations;
Review of financial statement disclosures and agreeing to supporting documentation; and
Review of legal expenditure accounts to understand the nature of expenditure incurred.
LearningPlus Limited (formerly Challenge-TRG Skills Limited)
Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of LearningPlus Limited (formerly Challenge-TRG Skills
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements (continued)
assessed the susceptibility of the financial statements to material misstatement, including fraud. Our risk assessment procedures included:
Enquiry with management and those charged with governance regarding any known or suspected instances of fraud;
Obtaining an understanding of the Company’s policies and procedures relating to:
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Detecting and responding to the risks of fraud; and
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Internal controls established to mitigate risks related to fraud.
Review of meetings of those charged with governance for any known or suspected instances of fraud; and
Discussion amongst the engagement team as to how and where fraud might occur in the financial statements; and
Considering performance targets and the related financial statement areas impacted by these.
Based on our risk assessment, we considered the areas most susceptible to fraud to be management override of controls.
Our procedures in respect of the above included:
Testing a sample of journal entries throughout the period, which met defined risk criteria, by agreeing to supporting documentation.
We also communicated relevant identified laws and regulations and potential fraud risks to all engagement team members who were all deemed to have appropriate competence and capabilities and remained alert to any indications of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations throughout the audit.
Our audit procedures were designed to respond to risks of material misstatement in the financial statements, recognising that the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery, misrepresentations or through collusion. There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures performed and the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely we are to become aware of it.
A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor’s report.
LearningPlus Limited (formerly Challenge-TRG Skills Limited)
Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of LearningPlus Limited (formerly Challenge-TRG Skills
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.
(Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of BDO LLP, Statutory Auditor
BDO LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales (with registered number OC305127).
LearningPlus Limited (formerly Challenge-TRG Skills Limited)
Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the Period Ended 31 December 2025
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There was no other comprehensive income for 9 month period ended 31 December 2025 (year ended 31 March 2025-£Nil).
The notes on pages 12 to 22 form part of these financial statements.
LearningPlus Limited (formerly Challenge-TRG Skills Limited)
Registered number:04819289
Statement of Financial Position
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The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - small entities.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 29 July 2026
The notes on pages 12 to 22 form part of these financial statements.
LearningPlus Limited (formerly Challenge-TRG Skills Limited)
Statement of Changes in Equity
For the Period Ended 31 December 2025
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Statement of Changes in Equity
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The notes on pages 12 to 22 form part of these financial statements.
LearningPlus Limited (formerly Challenge-TRG Skills Limited)
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Period Ended 31 December 2025
LearningPlus Limited (the "Company") is a private company, limited by shares, registered in England and Wales under the Companies Act 2006. The Company’s registered office is given on the Company Information page. The nature of the Company’s operations and its principal activities are set out in the Directors' Report on page 1.
On 15 May 2026 the Company changed its name from Challenge-TRG Skills Limited to LearningPlus Limited.
The comparative figures presented are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The accounting period for the Company was shortened to a 9 month period ending 31 December 2025 to bring in line with its parent undertaking. Subsequent periods will end on the same day and month in future years. The comparative amounts presented in the financial statements (including the related notes) are therefore not entirely comparable.
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 Section 1A of Financial Reporting Standard ("FRS") 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 Section 1A of FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgement in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).
The presentational and functional currency of these financial statements is GBP. Values are rounded to the nearest pound.
The following principal accounting policies have been applied:
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which the Directors consider to be appropriate for the following reasons.
At 31 December 2025, the Company has net assets of £280,835 (31 March 2025 - net liabilities of £22,869), and recorded net current assets amounting to £280,835 (31 March 2025 - net current liabilities of £45,958). The Company recorded a profit for the period of £303,704 (year ended 31 March 2025 - £95,844).
The Directors have prepared cash flow forecasts for the Company covering a period of at least twelve months from the date of approval of these financial statements. Applying prudent forecasting assumptions around revenue and profitability, operating cash conversion and the like, the Directors' forecasts indicate that the Company will generate sufficient liquidity to continue in operation.
In addition, the ultimate parent company Swipejobs Holdings Pty Ltd has provided a letter of support indicating its intention to provide sufficient financial assistance to the Company for a period of at least 12 months from the date of signing of these financial statements.
As a result of the above factors, the Directors consider that the Company will continue to have sufficient funds to meet its liabilities as they fall due for at least twelve months from the date of approval of the financial statements, and have therefore prepared the financial statements on a going concern basis.
LearningPlus Limited (formerly Challenge-TRG Skills Limited)
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Period Ended 31 December 2025
Accounting policies (continued)
Turnover is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the turnover 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. The following criteria must also be met before turnover is recognised:
Accrued income is recognised when the risks and rewards have been passed to the customer and relates to balances which have become receivable from government but for which invoices are not raised (course data is provided to government via an online portal and payments are ordinarily received the following month).
In addition, the Skills Division provides 'matched funding' courses. Under these arrangements, the government will effectively match the cost of the provision of certain courses. Typically, eligible costs comprise of the training of staff plus an additional 40% of staff permitted in relation to indirect costs. The matched funding is recognised as revenue at the point the associated costs are paid.
Commercial training turnover is recognised at the point of course delivery. Invoices are raised in relation to this supply and, consequently, accrued income is not recognised in this area.
Operating leases: the Company as lessee
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Defined contribution pension plan
The Company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Company has no further payment obligations.
The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Statement of Financial Position. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.
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.
LearningPlus Limited (formerly Challenge-TRG Skills Limited)
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Period Ended 31 December 2025
Accounting policies (continued)
Current and deferred taxation
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 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 operates and generates income.
Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the reporting date, except that:
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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; and
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Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.
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.
Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.
All intangible assets are considered to have a finite useful life. If a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made, the useful life shall not exceed ten years.
The estimated useful lives range as follows:
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.
At each reporting date the Company assesses whether there is any indication of impairment. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined which is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. An impairment loss is recognised where the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount.
LearningPlus Limited (formerly Challenge-TRG Skills Limited)
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Period Ended 31 December 2025
Accounting policies (continued)
Tangible fixed assets (continued)
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, on a reducing balance basis.
Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.
Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.
Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
The Company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the Company's Statement of Financial Position when the Company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
LearningPlus Limited (formerly Challenge-TRG Skills Limited)
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Period Ended 31 December 2025
Accounting policies (continued)
Financial instruments (continued)
Basic financial assets, which include trade and other debtors, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusted for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial assets that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss) and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.
Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Company's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other debtors due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.
Impairment of financial assets
At the end of each reporting period financial assets measured at amortised cost are assessed for objective evidence of impairment. If an asset is impaired the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.
Financial assets are impaired when events, subsequent to their initial recognition, indicate the estimated future cash flows derived from the financial asset(s) have been adversely impacted. The impairment loss will be the difference between the current carrying amount and the present value of the future cash flows at the asset(s) original effective interest rate.
If there is a favourable change in relation to the events surrounding the impairment loss then the impairment can be reviewed for possible reversal. The reversal will not cause the current carrying amount to exceed the original carrying amount had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the profit or loss.
Basic financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Company after the deduction of all its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other creditors, bank loans and other loans are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusting for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial liabilities that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss). When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest, discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade creditors are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.
LearningPlus Limited (formerly Challenge-TRG Skills Limited)
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Period Ended 31 December 2025
Accounting policies (continued)
Financial instruments (continued)
Derecognition of financial instruments
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Company transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the Company will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Company's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.
Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the Company's accounting policies, the Directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
No significant judgements have had to be made by the Directors in preparing these financial statements
The average monthly number of employees, including Directors, during the period ended 31 December 2025 was 28 (year ended 31 March 2025 - 36).
LearningPlus Limited (formerly Challenge-TRG Skills Limited)
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Period Ended 31 December 2025
LearningPlus Limited (formerly Challenge-TRG Skills Limited)
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Period Ended 31 December 2025
Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
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Amounts owed by group undertakings |
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Prepayments and accrued income |
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Amounts owed by group undertakings are repayable on demand, unsecured and interest free.
LearningPlus Limited (formerly Challenge-TRG Skills Limited)
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Period Ended 31 December 2025
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
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Amounts owed to group undertakings |
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Other taxation and social security |
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Accruals and deferred income |
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Amounts owed to group undertakings are repayable on demand, unsecured and interest free.
Praetura Debt Limited has fixed and floating charges and a negative pledge over the assets of Challenge Group Holdings Limited and its subsidiary undertakings, dated 29 April 2019. The fixed and floating charge was satisfied in full in July 2025.
Close Brothers Limited has fixed and floating charges over the assets of the Challenge Group Holdings Limited and its subsidiary undertakings, dated 17 November 2022. The fixed and floating charge was satisfied in full in July 2025.
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Credited to profit or loss |
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The deferred taxation balance is made up as follows:
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Short term timing differences |
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Fixed asset timing differences |
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LearningPlus Limited (formerly Challenge-TRG Skills Limited)
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Period Ended 31 December 2025
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Allotted, called up and fully paid |
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1 (2025 - 1) Ordinary share of £1.00 |
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The Company’s capital and reserves are as follows:
Called up share capital represents the nominal value of the shares issued.
The profit and loss account represents cumulative profits or losses, net of dividends paid and other adjustments.
Commitments under operating leases
At 31 December 2025 the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:
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Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years |
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Related party transactions
The Company has taken advantage of the exemption available in Section 1AC.35 of FRS 102 Section 1A whereby it has not disclosed transactions with the ultimate parent company or any wholly owned subsidiary undertaking of the group.
Events after the reporting period
Subsequent to the period end, on 15 May 2026, the Company changed its name from Challenge-TRG Skills Limited to LearningPlus Limited.
There have been no other significant events affecting the Company since the year end.
LearningPlus Limited (formerly Challenge-TRG Skills Limited)
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Period Ended 31 December 2025
PeoplePlus Group Limited is the immediate parent company, and company incorporated in England and Wales.
The smallest group in which the results of LearningPlus Limited (formerly Challenge-TRG Skills Limited) are consolidated is that headed by Talent International (UK) Limited and copies of the accounts can be obtained from its registered office at The Quorum, Bond Street South, Bristol, England, BS1 3AE.
The largest group in which the results of LearningPlus Limited (formerly Challenge-TRG Skills Limited) are consolidated is that headed by Swipejobs Holdings Pty Ltd. Copies of the financial statements can be obtained from Level 4, 65 Berry St, North Sydney, NSW 2060.
The ultimate controlling party is Swipejobs Holdings Pty Ltd.