Company registration number 06129868 (England and Wales)
ECOLOGICAL SURVEY & ASSESSMENT LIMITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
ECOLOGICAL SURVEY & ASSESSMENT LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1
Notes to the financial statements
2 - 8
ECOLOGICAL SURVEY & ASSESSMENT LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
4
60,028
23,340
Current assets
Stocks
5,000
5,000
Debtors
5
526,323
316,332
Cash at bank and in hand
1,003,338
911,179
1,534,661
1,232,511
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(364,957)
(341,708)
Net current assets
1,169,704
890,803
Total assets less current liabilities
1,229,732
914,143
Provisions for liabilities
(14,114)
(5,835)
Net assets
1,215,618
908,308
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
7
100
100
Profit and loss reserves
1,215,518
908,208
Total equity
1,215,618
908,308

The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true

These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 13 August 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr A M Remsberg, Jr
Director
Company Registration No. 06129868
ECOLOGICAL SURVEY & ASSESSMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

Ecological Survey & Assessment Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Third Floor, Gateway House, Tollgate, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, United Kingdom, SO53 3TG. The principle place of business is Ten Hogs House, Manor Farm Offices, Flexford Road, North Baddesley, SO52 9DF.

1.1
Accounting convention

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2
Turnover

Turnover represents the value of services provided in the normal course of business, net of VAT, other sales related taxes and trade discounts.

Revenue is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of the service have been transferred to the customer, the amount can be measured reliably, and it is probable that economic benefits will flow to the company.

Where services are provided over time, turnover is recognised in proportion to the stage of completion at the balance sheet date. Amounts invoiced in advance are recorded as deferred income until the service is performed.

 

1.3
Intangible fixed assets - goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquisition of unincorporated businesses over the fair value of net assets acquired. It is initially recognised as an asset at cost and is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is considered to have a finite useful life and is amortised on a systematic basis over its expected life, which was 3 years.

 

1.4
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Plant and machinery
14% - 33% Straight line

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.

ECOLOGICAL SURVEY & ASSESSMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

1.6
Stocks

The Stock balance comprises solely of work in progress which is stated at the lower of cost (including direct labour, subcontractor costs, and attributable overheads) and net realisable value, in accordance with FRS 102 Section 23.

 

Revenue is recognised based on the stage of completion at the reporting date, measured by either time incurred at agreed rates or progress towards contractual milestones. Any foreseeable losses are recognised immediately. Amounts invoiced in advance are recorded as deferred income.

 

1.7
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.8
Financial instruments

The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

 

Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. The company considers all its financial instruments to be basic.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method 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. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Classification of 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 deducting all of its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

1.9
Equity instruments

Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.

ECOLOGICAL SURVEY & ASSESSMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.10
Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.

1.11
Employee benefits

The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.

 

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

1.12
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

1.13
Leases

Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.

1.14
Foreign exchange

Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.

2
Employees

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:

2024
2023
Number
Number
Total
24
38
ECOLOGICAL SURVEY & ASSESSMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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3
Intangible fixed assets
Goodwill
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024
180,000
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024
180,000
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
-
0
At 31 December 2023
-
0
4
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and machinery etc
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
149,062
Additions
60,107
Disposals
(5,260)
At 31 December 2024
203,909
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
125,722
Depreciation charged in the year
22,114
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(3,955)
At 31 December 2024
143,881
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
60,028
At 31 December 2023
23,340
5
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
518,990
312,698
Other debtors
7,333
3,634
526,323
316,332
ECOLOGICAL SURVEY & ASSESSMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Trade creditors
4,445
2,315
Amounts owed to group undertakings
84,432
140,896
Taxation and social security
261,512
189,089
Other creditors
14,568
9,408
364,957
341,708
7
Called up share capital
2024
2023
2024
2023
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary 'A' shares of £1 each
100
100
100
100
8
Audit report information

As the income statement has been omitted from the filing copy of the financial statements, the following information in relation to the audit report on the statutory financial statements is provided in accordance with s444(5B) of the Companies Act 2006:

The auditor's report was qualified and the auditor reported as follows:

ECOLOGICAL SURVEY & ASSESSMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Audit report information
(Continued)
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Qualified opinion on financial statements

We have audited the financial statements of Ecological Survey & Assessment Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 31 December 2024 which comprise , the balance sheet and notes to the financial statements, including 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, except for the effects of the matter described in the Basis for Qualified Opinion paragraph, the financial statements:

Basis for qualified opinion

 

We were unable to obtain sufficient evidence to satisfy ourselves that the stock balance, which relates to work in progress, was correctly stated at 31st December 2024, or at 31st December 2023, as the data required cannot be generated retrospectively.

 

Stock is included in the balance sheet at £5,000 for both year ends. Whilst this balance is not material in itself, it could be materially understated. As a consequence, the financial statements potentially include a material revenue recognition cut-off error, affecting the timing of when turnover and profit have been recognised. We were therefore unable to determine whether any adjustment to the turnover or profit figures as presented in the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings, or the stock figure in the Balance Sheet were necessary.

 

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 are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Senior Statutory Auditor:
Jon Brand FCA
Statutory Auditor:
Azets Audit Services
9
Operating lease commitments
Lessee

 

At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:

2024
2023
£
£
96,667
15,000
ECOLOGICAL SURVEY & ASSESSMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Parent company

The parent company of Ecological Survey & Assessment Limited is Trinity Consultants Inc and its registered office is 108 Lakeland Avenue, Dover, Kent, Delaware, 19901, United State of America.

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