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Registration number: 01338782

B.W. Hills Southbank Limited

Unaudited Filleted Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31 January 2025

 

B.W. Hills Southbank Limited

Contents

Balance Sheet

1 to 2

Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements

3 to 10

 

B.W. Hills Southbank Limited

(Registration number: 01338782)
Balance Sheet as at 31 January 2025

Note

2025
£

2024
£

Fixed assets

 

Intangible assets

4

5,007

10,015

Tangible assets

5

2,371,805

2,462,620

 

2,376,812

2,472,635

Current assets

 

Stocks

6

302,210

194,425

Debtors

7

492,998

515,428

Cash at bank and in hand

 

3,879

1,484

 

799,087

711,337

Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

8

(4,247,647)

(3,817,230)

Net current liabilities

 

(3,448,560)

(3,105,893)

Total assets less current liabilities

 

(1,071,748)

(633,258)

Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

8

(35,182)

(73,566)

Net liabilities

 

(1,106,930)

(706,824)

Capital and reserves

 

Called up share capital

100

100

Retained earnings

(1,107,030)

(706,924)

Shareholders' deficit

 

(1,106,930)

(706,824)

 

B.W. Hills Southbank Limited

(Registration number: 01338782)
Balance Sheet as at 31 January 2025

For the financial year ending 31 January 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Directors' responsibilities:

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476; and

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. As permitted by section 444 (5A) of the Companies Act 2006, the directors have not delivered to the registrar a copy of the Profit and Loss Account.

Approved and authorised by the Board on 14 August 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
 

.........................................
P E M Hills
Director

 

B.W. Hills Southbank Limited

Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 January 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:
Wetherdown House
Lambourn
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 8UB

2

Accounting policies

Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

Statement of compliance

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 Section 1A smaller entities - 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006 (as applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime).

Basis of preparation

These financial statements have been prepared using the historical cost convention except that as disclosed in the accounting policies certain items are shown at fair value.

Going concern

Whilst the company is dependent on continuing support from its bankers, at the date on which these financial statements were signed, based upon their current understanding of the position, the directors have no reason to believe that the required support from the bank will not be forthcoming.

Whilst there may be a material uncertainty in relation to the matters described above which might give rise to doubts as to the going concern basis, after undertaking appropriate forecasting procedures and making enquiries of management, the directors are satisfied that the company will have sufficient financial resources to enable it to meet its liabilities as they fall due. The company is expected to continue in operation for the foreseeable future, being not less than one year from the date on which the financial statements were approved by the board. The financial statements do not include those adjustments that would result if the company was unable to continue as a going concern.

Revenue recognition

Revenue recognised by the company is in respect of racehorse training fees, bloodstock sales and prizemoney won during the year, exclusive of Value Added Tax. Revenue is recognised when the goods or services have been provided.

Tax

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Statement of income and retained earnings.

The current tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.

 

B.W. Hills Southbank Limited

Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 January 2025

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the Balance sheet date, except that:

• The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and

• Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.

Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.

Tangible assets

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation.

Land is not depreciated. Depreciation on other assets is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.

Depreciation

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 income and retained earnings.

Asset class

Depreciation method and rate

Freehold Property

2% to 5% straight line

Motor Vehicles

25% straight line

Fixtures and Fittings

20% straight line

Intangible assets

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.

The estimated useful lives range as follows:

Covenants - 10 years

Amortisation

Amortisation is provided on intangible assets so as to write off the cost, less any estimated residual value, over their useful life as follows:

Asset class

Amortisation method and rate

Covenants

10 years straight line

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.

Debtors

Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell.

 

B.W. Hills Southbank Limited

Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 January 2025

Trade creditors

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers.

Borrowings

Interest-bearing borrowings are initially recorded at fair value, net of transaction costs. Interest-bearing borrowings are subsequently carried at amortised cost, with the difference between the proceeds, net of transaction costs, and the amount due on redemption being recognised as a charge to the Profit and Loss Account over the period of the relevant borrowing.

Interest expense is recognised on the basis of the effective interest method and is included in interest payable and similar charges.

Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the company has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting date.

Leases

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of income and retained earnings on a straight line basis over the lease term.

Leasing and Hire purchase

Assets obtained under hire purchase contract and finance leases are capitalised as tangible fixed assets. Assets acquired by finance lease are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and their useful lives. Assets acquired by hire purchase are depreciated over their useful lives. Finance leases are those where substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership are assumed by the company. Obligations under such agreements are included in creditors net of the finance charge allocated to future periods. The finance element of the rental payment is charged to the Statement of income and retained earnings so as to produce a constant periodic rate of charge on the net obligation outstanding in each period.

Share capital

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Equity instruments are measured at the fair value of the cash or other resources received or receivable, net of the direct costs of issuing the equity instruments. If payment is deferred and the time value of money is material, the initial measurement is on a present value basis.

Defined contribution pension obligation

A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which fixed contributions are paid into a pension fund and the company has no legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions even if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods.

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as employee benefit expense when they are due. If contribution payments exceed the contribution due for service, the excess is recognised as a prepayment.

 

B.W. Hills Southbank Limited

Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 January 2025

Financial instruments

Classification
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised in the balance sheet when the company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Trade and other debtors and creditors are classified as basic financial instruments and measured at transaction price. A provision is established when there is objective evidence that the company will not be able to collect all amounts due.

Cash and cash equivalents are classified as basic financial instruments and comprise cash in hand and at bank.

Financial liabilities are classified in accordance with the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into and the definitions of a financial liability.

Interest bearing bank loans, overdrafts and other loans which meet the criteria to be classified as basic financial instruments are recorded at the present value of cash payable to the bank, which is ordinarily equal to the proceeds received net of direct issue costs.

 

3

Staff numbers

The average number of persons employed by the company (including directors) during the year, was 60 (2024 - 62).

4

Intangible assets

Covenants
 £

Total
£

Cost or valuation

At 1 February 2024

50,079

50,079

At 31 January 2025

50,079

50,079

Amortisation

At 1 February 2024

45,072

45,072

At 31 January 2025

45,072

45,072

Carrying amount

At 31 January 2025

5,007

5,007

At 31 January 2024

10,015

10,015

 

B.W. Hills Southbank Limited

Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 January 2025

5

Tangible assets

Land and buildings
£

Plant and equipment
£

Motor vehicles
 £

Total
£

Cost or valuation

At 1 February 2024

3,898,947

347,359

326,047

4,572,353

Additions

-

-

1,300

1,300

At 31 January 2025

3,898,947

347,359

327,347

4,573,653

Depreciation

At 1 February 2024

1,483,463

347,359

278,911

2,109,733

Charge for the year

76,077

-

16,038

92,115

At 31 January 2025

1,559,540

347,359

294,949

2,201,848

Carrying amount

At 31 January 2025

2,339,407

-

32,398

2,371,805

At 31 January 2024

2,415,484

-

47,136

2,462,620

Included within the net book value of land and buildings above is £2,339,406 (2024 - £2,415,484) in respect of freehold land and buildings.
 

 

B.W. Hills Southbank Limited

Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 January 2025

6

Stocks

2025
£

2024
£

Bloodstock

229,205

115,790

Saddlery and tack

55,130

58,245

Deadstock

17,875

20,390

302,210

194,425

7

Debtors

2025
£

2024
£

Trade debtors

182,044

226,072

Prepayments

204,111

182,513

Other debtors

106,843

106,843

492,998

515,428

 

B.W. Hills Southbank Limited

Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 January 2025

8

Creditors

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Note

2025
£

2024
£

Due within one year

 

Loans and borrowings

9

2,357,041

2,362,227

Trade creditors

 

1,251,214

1,041,026

Taxation and social security

 

392,296

219,976

Other creditors

 

247,096

194,001

 

4,247,647

3,817,230

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year

Note

2025
£

2024
£

Due after one year

 

Net obligation under finance lease and hire purchase contracts

9

35,182

73,566

9

Loans and borrowings

2025
£

2024
£

Current loans and borrowings

Bank loans

813,263

1,198,242

Bank overdrafts

832,062

854,423

Net obligation under finance lease and hire purchase contracts

15,830

22,551

Loan from Wetherdown Limited

695,886

287,011

2,357,041

2,362,227

2025
£

2024
£

Non-current loans and borrowings

Bank borrowings

5,752

14,782

Net obligation under finance lease and hire purchase contracts

29,430

58,784

35,182

73,566

Hire purchase liabilites are secured on the asset to which they relate.

 

B.W. Hills Southbank Limited

Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 January 2025

10

Related party transactions

B W Hills and Mrs P E Hills are also directors and shareholders in Wetherdown Limited.

Wetherdown Limited has a loan account with B W Hills Southbank Limited and, as at 31 January 2024, £287,011 (2023: £242,,436) is payable to Wetherdown Limited.

Wetherdown Limited has received rent of £48,875 (2023: £48,875) from B W Hills Southbank Limited in return for the company's occupation of the property for the whole year.

Wetherdown Limited has also guaranteed the bank borrowing facility of B W Hills Southbank Limited via an unlimited guarantee.

Transactions with directors

During the year, B W Hills, a director and shareholder in the company, received rent totalling £26,700 (2024: £26,700) from the company for the use of gallops and offices owned by him.

Included within creditors is £110,203 (2024: £117,953) owed by the company to B W Hills on his loan account as at 31 January 2025.

Mrs P E Hills, a director and shareholder of the company, received rent totalling £31,500 (2024: £31,500) from the company for use of gallops and offices owned by her.