Company registration number 2207655 (England and Wales)
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
F Done
T Przybysz
C Dyson
T May
Secretary
S Longden
Company number
2207655
Registered office
850 Birchwood Boulevard
Birchwood
Warrington
Cheshire
WA3 7QZ
Auditor
Champion Accountants LLP
1 Worsley Court
High Street
Worsley
Manchester
M28 3NJ
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 4
Directors' report
5 - 7
Independent auditor's report
8 - 10
Group statement of comprehensive income
11
Group balance sheet
12 - 13
Company balance sheet
14 - 15
Group statement of changes in equity
16
Company statement of changes in equity
17
Group statement of cash flows
18
Company statement of cash flows
19
Notes to the financial statements
20 - 46
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Chief Executive's annual review
I am delighted to present the CEO report for the audited accounts of Sports Tours International for the financial year ending 31st March 2026. This year has been one of further significant growth, underpinned by a strong financial performance, strategic acquisitions, and exceptional progress across all areas of the business.
Financial Highlights
Revenue Growth:
The group delivered an exceptional increase in total revenue, rising to £72,864,701 — a substantial year-on-year uplift from £33,396,404 in FY25. This 118.2% increase reflects the successful execution of our strategic initiatives, the contribution of recent acquisitions, and strong organic performance across key markets.
EBITDA Growth:
We are proud to report that EBITDA has grown to £6,578,290 up from £3,361,160 in the previous year. This outstanding performance demonstrates both the strength of our revenue growth and continued improvements in operational efficiency and margin optimisation. This exceptional growth in EBITDA is a clear indicator of the underlying strength and scalability of our business model.
The Company's directors believe that analysis using key performance indicators for the Group is necessary for the development and performance assessment of the business of the Sports Tours International Group.
The key performance indicators used by the business are comparing Turnover, Operating profit and Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA).
Key performance indicators
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SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Operational review
Strategic Milestones and Operational Review
Acquisition of Golfbreaks Ltd
On the 18th March 2026, we completed the acquisition of Golfbreaks Ltd, Europe’s leading golf travel specialist, arranging golf breaks, holidays, tournament experiences and bespoke travel for customers across the UK & Ireland, Scandinavia and the USA.
Golfbreaks has already proven to be a valuable addition to our portfolio. Its integration has progressed smoothly and the business is showing strong year-on-year growth, delivering both top-line revenue and margin enhancements. This acquisition represents an important strategic milestone, aligns perfectly with our strategy of expanding into adjacent sports travel verticals and fits well with our acquisition of Golf Holidays Direct Ltd in January 2025.
We expect a significant profit contribution from Golfbreaks in the next financial year, with the forward booking position looking particularly strong, providing confidence in sustained performance.
In August 2026 we have moved the Golf Holidays Direct business into our Golfbreaks Windsor office so that we can benefit from the superior IT systems which have already been developed by Golfbreaks
Destination Marathons - US Business Exceeding Expectations
Our operations in the United States, launched through the acquisition of an 80% stake in Destination Marathons LLC on the 1st April 2024, have continued to exceed expectations.
Sales in this region are substantially ahead of our original forecast and the US business has already achieved 99% of its FY27 budgeted bookings.
Sports Tours International Ltd increased its stake in Destination Marathons from 80% to 100% on the 3rd April 2025.
Club La Santa (CLS) Partnership
We are proud to have signed a 6-year strategic partnership with Club La Santa, Europe’s premier training resort. This long-term agreement cements our position as a market leader in active and wellness travel, unlocking exclusive access and promotional rights that will serve to drive incremental growth and brand prestige over the coming years.
As part of this partnership, we are investing considerable money in the development of a dedicated booking platform and website. This is a clear example of our continued focus on improving efficiency and customer service, ensuring that we deliver a seamless and premium experience for our clients.
We are also proud to report that, through this partnership, in FY27 we have achieved record sales revenue of £10.9m, a milestone that underlines the strength of our collaboration and the growing demand for Club La Santa experiences.
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Operational Progress
Continued Digital Optimisation:
Following the success of our digital transformation in the UK and Ireland, we have now successfully rolled out our new Inspiretec booking system and website in the US and France. Early indications suggest we are on track to replicate the conversion and engagement improvements seen in our home markets, further enhancing operational efficiency and margin potential.
In addition, we are on course to deliver a new CLS booking system and website in Q3,FY27 which will drive further improvements in conversion rates.
Product Innovation:
We continue to develop our product suite to meet evolving customer demand. Our half marathon-focused packages have gained strong traction and are bringing new participants into our ecosystem, many of whom are likely to graduate to our core full marathon offerings in time.
Culture and People:
As ever, our people remain the cornerstone of our success. We have maintained our commitment to staff well-being, flexible working, and development opportunities. This has supported strong employee engagement, talent retention, and organisational resilience.
We moved into our new Birchwood Head Office in March 2026, investing a considerable amount of money to improve the working environment and give us increased office space available for future growth. This initiative is designed to enhance collaboration, well-being, and overall job satisfaction, and is intended to strengthen both staff retention and recruitment as we continue to grow.
Global Partnerships:
We are proud to announce that we are now an official partner of the Paris Marathon and the Cape Town Marathon, further strengthening our position in the global sports travel market and offering our customers even more world-class event experiences.
Outlook
Looking ahead, Sports Tours International is exceptionally well-positioned for continued growth. Our sales pipeline remains strong, and forward bookings for FY27 are already materially ahead of the same period last year.
For FY27, Sports Tours International (excluding Golf) has already achieved forward bookings of £40.6m representing 97.1% of our budget, giving us great confidence in the strength of our forward trading position.
In addition for FY27, our two Golf brands have already achieved forward bookings of £150.7m representing 83.3% of our budget, highlighting the success of their integration and the strength of our Golf growth trajectory.
We are also excited to announce that Cape Town will feature for the first time as a major marathon in our portfolio. This provides us with a new flagship event to promote, which will act as a strong driver of incremental growth in the coming years.
Furthermore, we continue to be acquisitive, actively looking for businesses that complement our existing portfolio in sports and travel, aligned with our long-term strategic objectives.
With three strategic acquisitions in the last three years now embedded, international expansion accelerating, and long-term partnerships secured, we are entering the next phase of our journey with confidence and clarity of purpose. We expect significant continued growth in revenue and EBITDA, building on the solid foundation laid this year.
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Conclusion
The success of FY26 is a direct result of the dedication, adaptability, and strategic thinking demonstrated by our entire team. I would like to thank our staff, partners, and customers for their unwavering support. As we continue to scale and innovate, I am confident that Sports Tours International will remain a leader in the active and sports travel market.
Sincerely,
T Przybysz
Director
21 August 2026
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2026.
Principal activities
The principal activity of the company and group continued to be the business of tour operators.
Results and dividends
The results for the year are set out on page 11.
No ordinary dividends were paid. The directors do not recommend payment of a further dividend.
Directors
The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:
F Done
T Przybysz
C Dyson
T May
Auditor
In accordance with the company's articles, a resolution proposing to appoint auditors for the group will be put at a General Meeting.
Energy and carbon report
Environmental matters
The Group will seek to minimise adverse impacts on the environment from its activities, whilst continuing to
address health, safety and economic issues. The Group has complied with all applicable legislation and
regulations.
Engagement with suppliers, customers and others
The directors are mindful of their statutory duty to act in the way they each consider, in good faith, would be
most likely to promote the success of the Group for the benefit of its members as a whole, as set out in our
s172(1) statement included in the Strategic Report. A consideration of the Group’s relationship with wider
stakeholders, including suppliers and customers, is also disclosed in the same statement.
Qualifying third-party indemnity provisions
Qualifying third party indemnity insurance is in place covering directors and officers.
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption and energy efficiency action
The Group's greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption for the year are 84 tCO2e and 413,503 kWh.
The Group has historically applied “GHG Reporting Protocol – Corporate Standard” methodology and used
Energyfit.uk energy and carbon reporting calculator to measure and report greenhouse gas emissions.
The Group is reporting as a large, unquoted group.
The operational control approach has been used to identify the boundaries, from which the Group has identified
three scopes for reporting:
- Scope 1 direct emissions issued from sources directly controlled by the company, such as stationary
combustion equipment for building heating
- Scope 2 indirect emissions from electricity production, or from imported heat or vapour consumed in the
buildings and equipment operation, provided by an external party
- Scope 3 other indirect emissions issued from company activities but controlled by external parties, principally
staff mileage claims
The Group remains committed to reducing its environmental impact through practical initiatives that improve
energy efficiency and encourage more sustainable ways of working. During the period, the Group continued to encourage recycling across its offices.
Together with reduced business travel, these initiatives contributed to lower Scope 2 electricity emissions and a
reduction in emissions associated with employee business mileage, whilst maintaining operational performance
and supporting the Group's wider sustainability objectives.
Statement of directors' responsibilities
The directors are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
United Kingdom company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law, the directors have elected to prepare the group and parent company 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 parent 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 then apply them consistently;
make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable United Kingdom 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 group and parent company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the group’s and parent company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the group and parent company, and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the group and parent company, and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Statement of disclosure to auditor
So far as each person who was a director at the date of approving this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the auditor of the company is unaware. Additionally, the directors individually have taken all the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit information and to establish that the auditor of the company is aware of that information.
On behalf of the board
T Przybysz
T May
Director
Director
21 August 2026
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
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Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Sports Tours International Limited (the 'parent company') and its subsidiaries (the 'group') for the year ended 31 March 2026 which comprise the group statement of comprehensive income, the group balance sheet, the company balance sheet, the group statement of changes in equity, the company statement of changes in equity, the group statement of cash flows, the company statement of cash flows 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 the financial statements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the group's and the parent company's affairs as at 31 March 2026 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.
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 group and parent 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.
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 and parent company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. 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.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit:
The information given in the strategic report and the directors' report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
The strategic report and the directors' report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
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Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the group and the parent company and their environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the strategic report or the directors' report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
adequate accounting records have not been kept by the parent company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the parent company financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of directors
As explained more fully in the directors' responsibilities statement, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the group's and parent company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the group or parent company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
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.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.
As part of our planning process:
- We enquired of management the systems and controls the group has in place, the areas of the financial statements that are mostly susceptible to the risk of irregularities and fraud, and whether there was any known, suspected or alleged fraud. The group did not inform us of any known, suspected or alleged fraud.
- We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks applicable to the group. We determined that the following were most relevant to the financial statements: Companies Act 2006 & FRS 102; and those which do not have a direct effect on the financial statements, but compliance with which may be fundamental to the group’s ability to operate, which include regulations relating to ABTA & ATOL.
- We considered the incentives and opportunities that exist in the group, including the extent of management bias, which present a potential for irregularities and fraud to be perpetuated, and tailored our risk assessment
accordingly.
- Using our knowledge of the group, together with the discussions held with the group at the planning stage, we formed a conclusion on the risk of misstatement due to irregularities including fraud and tailored our procedures according to this risk assessment.
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
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The key procedures we undertook to detect irregularities including fraud during the course of the audit included:
- Identifying and testing journal entries and the overall accounting records, in particular those that were significant and unusual.
- Reviewing the financial statement disclosures and determining whether accounting policies have been appropriately applied.
- Reviewing and challenging the assumptions and judgements used by management in their significant accounting estimates, in particular in relation to deferred income, depreciation methods & cut-off.
- Assessing the extent of compliance, or lack of, with the relevant laws and regulations.
- Testing key revenue lines, in particular cut-off, for evidence of management bias.
- Performing a physical verification of key assets.
- Obtaining third-party confirmation of material bank balances.
- Documenting and verifying all significant related party balances and transactions.
There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above. The more removed that laws and regulations are from financial transactions, the less likely it is that we would become aware of non-compliance. Auditing standards also limit the audit procedures required to identify non-compliance with laws and regulations to enquiry of the directors and other management and the inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence, if any. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
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.
This report is made solely to the parent 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 parent 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 parent company and the parent company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Gary Woodall FCCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of Champion Accountants LLP
21 August 2026
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
1 Worsley Court
High Street
Worsley
Manchester
M28 3NJ
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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2026
2025
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
72,864,701
33,396,404
Cost of sales
(56,738,769)
(25,121,075)
Gross profit
16,125,932
8,275,329
Administrative expenses
(11,421,614)
(5,530,405)
Other operating income
4,711
100,510
Operating profit
4
4,709,029
2,845,434
Interest receivable and similar income
8
496,337
509,877
Interest payable and similar expenses
9
(333,451)
(21,053)
Profit before taxation
4,871,915
3,334,258
Tax on profit
10
(1,510,356)
(950,177)
Profit for the financial year
27
3,361,559
2,384,081
Other comprehensive income
Currency translation (loss)/gain arising in the year
(342,635)
205,428
Cash flow hedges gain arising in the year
188,174
Total comprehensive income for the year
3,207,098
2,589,509
Profit for the financial year is attributable to:
- Owners of the parent company
3,361,559
2,458,601
- Non-controlling interests
-
(74,520)
3,361,559
2,384,081
Total comprehensive income for the year is attributable to:
- Owners of the parent company
3,207,098
2,664,029
- Non-controlling interests
(74,520)
3,207,098
2,589,509
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
GROUP BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 MARCH 2026
31 March 2026
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2026
2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Goodwill
12
37,836,665
9,975,006
Other intangible assets
12
23,356,570
159,800
Total intangible assets
61,193,235
10,134,806
Tangible assets
13
3,416,283
410,997
64,609,518
10,545,803
Current assets
Stocks
17
26,388
29,583
Debtors
18
30,246,686
21,360,499
Cash at bank and in hand
63,587,515
15,166,443
93,860,589
36,556,525
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
19
(109,988,748)
(42,927,561)
Net current liabilities
(16,128,159)
(6,371,036)
Total assets less current liabilities
48,481,359
4,174,767
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
20
(43,152,441)
(2,500,000)
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
23
5,209,491
41,934
(5,209,491)
(41,934)
Net assets
119,427
1,632,833
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
26
72,857
72,857
Revaluation reserve
27
125,642
Hedging reserve
27
188,174
Capital redemption reserve
27
12,143
12,143
Other reserves
27
(137,207)
205,428
Profit and loss reserves
27
(16,540)
1,933,026
Equity attributable to owners of the parent company
119,427
2,349,096
Non-controlling interests
(716,263)
Total equity
119,427
1,632,833
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
GROUP BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT
31 MARCH 2026
31 March 2026
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The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 21 August 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
21 August 2026
T Przybysz
T May
Director
Director
Company registration number 2207655 (England and Wales)
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
COMPANY BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2026
31 March 2026
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2026
2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Goodwill
12
11,207
Other intangible assets
12
372,458
159,800
Total intangible assets
372,458
171,007
Tangible assets
13
1,774,218
315,028
Investments
14
64,021,997
9,454,275
66,168,673
9,940,310
Current assets
Stocks
17
26,388
29,583
Debtors
18
9,981,538
13,593,822
Cash at bank and in hand
7,953,024
10,385,667
17,960,950
24,009,072
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
19
(40,389,769)
(28,701,545)
Net current liabilities
(22,428,819)
(4,692,473)
Total assets less current liabilities
43,739,854
5,247,837
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
20
(39,033,470)
(2,500,000)
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
23
102,071
41,934
(102,071)
(41,934)
Net assets
4,604,313
2,705,903
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
26
72,857
72,857
Revaluation reserve
27
125,642
Capital redemption reserve
27
12,143
12,143
Profit and loss reserves
27
4,519,313
2,495,261
Total equity
4,604,313
2,705,903
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
COMPANY BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 MARCH 2026
31 March 2026
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As permitted by section 408 of the Companies Act 2006, the company has not presented its own profit and loss account and related notes. The company’s profit for the year was £1,898,410 (2025 - £2,460,029 profit).
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions relating to medium-sized companies.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 21 August 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
21 August 2026
T Przybysz
T May
Director
Director
Company registration number 2207655 (England and Wales)
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Share capital
Revaluation reserve
Hedging reserve
Capital redemption reserve
Currency translation reserve
Profit and loss reserves
Total controlling interest
Non-controlling interest
Total
Notes
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Balance at 1 April 2024
72,857
128,668
12,143
871,399
1,085,067
-
1,085,067
Year ended 31 March 2025:
Profit for the year
-
-
-
-
-
2,458,601
2,458,601
(74,520)
2,384,081
Other comprehensive income:
Currency translation differences
-
-
-
-
205,428
205,428
-
205,428
Total comprehensive income
-
-
-
-
205,428
2,458,601
2,664,029
(74,520)
2,589,509
Dividends
11
-
-
-
-
-
(1,400,000)
(1,400,000)
-
(1,400,000)
Transfers
-
(3,026)
-
-
-
3,026
-
-
-
Acquisition of subsidiary
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(641,743)
(641,743)
Balance at 31 March 2025
72,857
125,642
12,143
205,428
1,933,026
2,349,096
(716,263)
1,632,833
Year ended 31 March 2026:
Profit for the year
-
-
-
-
-
3,361,559
3,361,559
-
3,361,559
Other comprehensive income:
Currency translation differences
-
-
-
-
(342,635)
(342,635)
-
(342,635)
Cash flow hedges gains
-
-
188,174
-
-
-
188,174
-
188,174
Total comprehensive income
-
-
188,174
-
(342,635)
3,361,559
3,207,098
-
3,207,098
Transfers
-
(125,642)
-
-
-
125,642
-
-
-
Purchase of shares in subsidiary from non-controlling interest
-
-
-
-
-
(5,436,767)
(5,436,767)
716,263
(4,720,504)
Balance at 31 March 2026
72,857
188,174
12,143
(137,207)
(16,540)
119,427
119,427
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Share capital
Revaluation reserve
Capital redemption reserve
Profit and loss reserves
Total
Notes
£
£
£
£
£
Balance at 1 April 2024
72,857
128,668
12,143
1,432,206
1,645,874
Year ended 31 March 2025:
Profit and total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
-
2,460,029
2,460,029
Dividends
11
-
-
-
(1,400,000)
(1,400,000)
Transfers
-
(3,026)
-
3,026
-
Balance at 31 March 2025
72,857
125,642
12,143
2,495,261
2,705,903
Year ended 31 March 2026:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
-
1,898,410
1,898,410
Transfers
-
(125,642)
-
125,642
-
Balance at 31 March 2026
72,857
12,143
4,519,313
4,604,313
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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2026
2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
33
27,323,479
9,647,432
Interest paid
(333,451)
(35,812)
Income taxes paid
(1,371,218)
(922,837)
Net cash inflow from operating activities
25,618,810
8,688,783
Investing activities
Purchase of intangible assets
(718,314)
(99,248)
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(1,582,488)
(137,611)
Proceeds from disposal of tangible fixed assets
291,649
62,717
Purchase of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired
(573,434)
(5,119,674)
Repayment of loans
8,180
(8,136)
Interest received
496,337
509,877
Net cash used in investing activities
(2,078,070)
(4,792,075)
Financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings
30,000,000
2,500,000
Purchase of derivatives
(33,973)
-
Payment of finance leases obligations
(365,191)
-
Purchase of shares in subsidiary from non-controlling interest
(4,720,504)
-
Dividends paid to equity shareholders
(1,400,000)
Net cash generated from financing activities
24,880,332
1,100,000
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
48,421,072
4,996,708
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
15,166,443
10,169,735
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
63,587,515
15,166,443
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
COMPANY STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 19 -
2026
2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
34
24,219,660
8,301,272
Interest paid
(537,501)
(33,469)
Income taxes paid
(732,009)
(806,617)
Net cash inflow from operating activities
22,950,150
7,461,186
Investing activities
Purchase of intangible assets
(326,985)
(99,248)
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(1,238,031)
(28,039)
Proceeds from disposal of tangible fixed assets
291,649
148
Purchase of subsidiaries
(54,567,722)
(7,869,778)
Repayment of loans
8,180
(8,136)
Interest received
435,357
507,829
Net cash used in investing activities
(55,397,552)
(7,497,224)
Financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings
30,000,000
2,500,000
Purchase of derivatives
14,759
-
Dividends paid to equity shareholders
-
(1,400,000)
Net cash generated from financing activities
30,014,759
1,100,000
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
(2,432,643)
1,063,962
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
10,385,667
9,321,705
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
7,953,024
10,385,667
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 20 -
1
Accounting policies
Company information
Sports Tours International Limited (“the company”) is a private limited company domiciled and incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is The Spectrum, 56/58 Benson Road, Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7PQ.
The group consists of Sports Tours International Limited and all of its subsidiaries.
1.1
Basis of preparation
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.
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, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Business combinations
In the parent company financial statements, the cost of a business combination is the fair value at the acquisition date of the assets given, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed, plus costs directly attributable to the business combination. The excess of the cost of a business combination over the fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired is recognised as goodwill. The cost of the combination includes the estimated amount of contingent consideration that is probable and can be measured reliably, and is adjusted for changes in contingent consideration after the acquisition date. Provisional fair values recognised for business combinations in previous periods are adjusted retrospectively for final fair values determined in the 12 months following the acquisition date. Investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates are accounted for at cost less impairment.
Deferred tax is recognised on differences between the value of assets (other than goodwill) and liabilities recognised in a business combination accounted for using the purchase method and the amounts that can be deducted or assessed for tax, considering the manner in which the carrying amount of the asset or liability is expected to be recovered or settled. The deferred tax recognised is adjusted against goodwill or negative goodwill.
1.3
Basis of consolidation
The consolidated group financial statements consist of the financial statements of the parent company Sports Tours International Limited together with all entities controlled by the parent company (its subsidiaries) and the group’s share of its interests in joint ventures and associates.
All financial statements are made up to 31 March 2026. Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring the accounting policies used into line with those used by other members of the group.
All intra-group transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between group companies are eliminated on consolidation. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred.
Subsidiaries are consolidated in the group’s financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases.
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 21 -
1.4
Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Management have reviewed available future projections and forecasts and are satisfied that sufficient cash facilities are secured to meet its working capital requirements for at least 12 months from the date of signing of these financial statements. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.5
Revenue
Turnover represents the revenue from tours and other services supplied to customers in respect of
holidays, trips and tours, stated after the deduction of trade discounts.
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer (usually on dispatch of the goods), the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.
Revenue is recognised in full at the point of travel, less a small element of non refundable deposits
paid which is recognised at the point of sale.
Revenue represents (a) the gross value (total transaction value) at which the services earned as a
tour operator have been sold to the customer and (b) rebates and overrides received from suppliers.
Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the
Group and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the
consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts and rebates.
Where the company acts as principal, turnover is stated at the contractual value of the services provided.
1.6
Research and development expenditure
Research expenditure is written off against profits in the year in which it is incurred. In the research phase of an internal project it is not possible to demonstrate that the project will generate future economic benefits and hence all expenditure on research shall be recognised as an expense when it is incurred. Intangible assets are recognised from the development phase of a project if and only if certain specific criteria are met in order to demonstrate the asset will generate probable future economic benefits and that its cost can be reliably measured. The capitalised development costs are subsequently amortised on a straight-line basis over their useful economic lives, which range between 5 to 10 years.
If it is not possible to distinguish between the research phase and the development phase of an
internal project, the expenditure is treated as if it were all incurred in the research phase only.
1.7
Intangible fixed assets - goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquisition of a business 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 10 years.
For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to the cash-generating units expected to benefit from the acquisition. Cash-generating units to which goodwill has been allocated are tested for impairment at least annually, or more frequently when there is an indication that the unit may be impaired. If the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than the carrying amount of the unit, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit pro-rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the unit.
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 22 -
1.8
Intangible fixed assets other than 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, 10 years.
For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to the cash-generating units expected to benefit from the acquisition. Cash-generating units to which goodwill has been allocated are tested for impairment at least annually, or more frequently when there is an indication that the unit may be impaired.
If the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than the carrying amount of the unit, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit pro-rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the unit.
Amortisation 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:
Development costs
3, 5, and 10 years straight line
Brand & trademark
10 years straight line
1.9
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:
Freehold land and buildings
No depreciation charged on land
Leasehold land and buildings
2% straight line
Leasehold improvements
10% straight line
Fixtures and fittings
15% and 33.3% straight line
Computers
33.3% straight line
Motor vehicles
25% straight line
R-O-U asset Motor vehicles
Over the life of the lease
R-O-U asset Leasehold property
Over the life of the lease
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 recognised in the profit and loss account.
1.10
Fixed asset investments
Equity investments are measured at fair value through profit or loss, except for those equity investments that are not publicly traded and whose fair value cannot otherwise be measured reliably, which are recognised at cost less impairment until a reliable measure of fair value becomes available.
In the parent company financial statements, investments in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.
A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the group. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 23 -
1.11
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the group 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. The carrying amount of the investments accounted for using the equity method is tested for impairment as a single asset. Any goodwill included in the carrying amount of the investment is not tested separately for impairment.
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted. If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.
Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.
1.12
Stocks
Stocks held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured at the lower of replacement cost and cost, adjusted where applicable for any loss of service potential.
1.13
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.
1.14
Financial instruments
The group 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 group's balance sheet when the group becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and 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.
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.
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 24 -
Other financial assets
Other financial assets, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss, except that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.
Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.
Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. 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.
If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the group transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.
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 group 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.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the group's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 25 -
1.15
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the group 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 group.
1.16
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 group’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.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if, and only if, there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.
1.17
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.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.18
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.19
Leases
As lessee
At inception, the group assesses whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. A lease arises where the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Control of the use of an asset occurs where the group has both the right to direct the use of the asset, and the right to obtain substantially all the economic benefits from that use.
Where a tangible asset is acquired through a lease, the group recognises a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date. Right-of-use assets are included within the same line items on the Balance sheet as owned assets.
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 26 -
The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost, which comprises the initial measurement of the lease liability adjusted for lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives or grants received, plus initial direct costs and an estimate of the cost of obligations to dismantle, remove or restore the underlying asset and the site on which it is located.
The right-of-use asset is subsequently adjusted for remeasurements of the lease liability and applies the relevant cost model, fair value model or revaluation model as set out within the accounting policies for the applicable asset class. Where the cost model is applied, the asset is depreciated from the commencement date to the earlier of the end of the useful life of the right-of-use asset or the end of the lease term, and is periodically reduced by impairment losses, if any.
The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are unpaid at the commencement date, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the group's incremental borrowing rate or the group’s obtainable borrowing rate. Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability comprise fixed payments less any lease incentives receivable, variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, amounts expected to be payable under residual value guarantees, the exercise price of any purchase options that the group is reasonably certain to exercise, and any penalties for early termination of a lease.
At each financial period end, the lease liability is adjusted to reflect payments made and interest accrued. Also, the lease liability is remeasured to reflect lease modifications and any changes to the factors considered at initial measurement, as set out above. When the lease liability is remeasured in this way, a corresponding adjustment is made to the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset, or recognised in profit or loss if the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset has been reduced to zero.
The group has elected not to recognise right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases of machinery that have a lease term of 12 months or less, or for leases of low-value assets including IT equipment. The payments associated with these leases are recognised in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
In the comparative period, the group classified leases as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases were classified as operating leases. Assets held under finance leases were recognised as assets at the lower of the assets' fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability was included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments were treated as consisting of capital and interest elements and the interest was charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Rentals payable under operating leases, less any lease incentives received, were charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis was more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leased asset were consumed.
1.20
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.
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 27 -
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the group’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.
Critical judgements
The following judgements (apart from those involving estimates) have had the most significant effect on amounts recognised in the financial statements.
Determination of whether there are indicators of impairment of the company's tangible and intangible fixed assets, including goodwill. Factors taken into consideration in reaching such a decision include the economic viability and expected future financial performance of the asset.
Determination as to whether the company is acting as principal or agent in relation to services provided. Factors taken into consideration in reaching such a decision include the evaluation of the risks and responsibilities the company is bearing in providing these services to the customer.
Key sources of estimation uncertainty
The estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities are as follows.
Tangible and intangible fixed assets, including goodwill, are depreciated or amortised over their useful lives taking into account residual values, where appropriate. The actual lives of the assets and residual values are assessed annually and may vary depending on a number of factors. Residual value assessments consider issues such as future market conditions, the remaining life of the asset and projected disposal values.
3
Turnover and other revenue
2026
2025
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Rendering of services
72,864,701
33,396,404
2026
2025
£
£
Turnover analysed by geographical market
UK
60,113,562
27,633,380
Ireland
3,036,127
2,538,279
France
3,439,190
2,187,430
USA
6,172,762
1,037,315
Denmark
103,060
-
72,864,701
33,396,404
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
3
Turnover and other revenue
(Continued)
- 28 -
2026
2025
£
£
Other revenue
Interest income
496,337
509,877
4
Operating profit
2026
2025
£
£
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
Exchange losses/(gains)
142,381
(12,172)
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
265,877
90,869
Profit on disposal of tangible fixed assets
(39,578)
(63)
Amortisation of intangible assets
1,603,384
424,857
5
Auditor's remuneration
2026
2025
Fees payable to the company's auditor and associates:
£
£
For audit services
Audit of the financial statements of the group and company
42,301
24,823
Audit of the financial statements of the company's subsidiaries
96,146
31,633
138,447
56,456
6
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the group and company during the year was:
Group
Company
2026
2025
2026
2025
Number
Number
Number
Number
Administrative staff
106
54
44
41
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
6
Employees
(Continued)
- 29 -
Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
Group
Company
2026
2025
2026
2025
£
£
£
£
Wages and salaries
4,250,726
2,369,870
2,058,691
1,650,896
Social security costs
549,470
241,031
266,266
179,215
Pension costs
178,853
74,488
124,164
54,848
4,979,049
2,685,389
2,449,121
1,884,959
7
Directors' remuneration
2026
2025
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
491,539
351,000
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
48,591
16,369
540,130
367,369
Remuneration disclosed above includes the following amounts paid to the highest paid director:
2026
2025
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
227,570
130,000
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
27,720
7,752
8
Interest receivable and similar income
2026
2025
£
£
Interest income
Interest on bank deposits
496,337
509,877
2026
2025
Investment income includes the following:
£
£
Interest on financial assets not measured at fair value through profit or loss
496,337
509,877
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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9
Interest payable and similar expenses
2026
2025
£
£
Interest on financial liabilities measured at amortised cost:
Interest on bank overdrafts and loans
330,132
35,812
Other finance costs:
Interest on lease liabilities
3,319
-
Gain on hedging instrument in a fair value hedge
(14,759)
Total finance costs
333,451
21,053
10
Taxation
2026
2025
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
1,190,688
1,002,350
Adjustments in respect of prior periods
(5,535)
Total current tax
1,185,153
1,002,350
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
325,203
(52,173)
Total tax charge
1,510,356
950,177
The actual charge for the year can be reconciled to the expected charge for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:
2026
2025
£
£
Profit before taxation
4,871,915
3,334,258
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2025: 25%)
1,217,979
833,565
Effects of:
Expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
872
Utilisation of tax losses not previously recognised
44,117
Adjustments in respect of prior years
12,433
Depreciation on assets not qualifying for tax allowances
7,188
5,571
Amortisation on assets not qualifying for tax allowances
389,518
106,215
Overseas tax rates
(117,634)
(39,291)
Taxation charge in the financial statements
1,510,356
950,177
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 31 -
11
Dividends
2026
2025
Recognised as distributions to equity holders:
£
£
Final paid
-
1,400,000
12
Intangible fixed assets
Group
Goodwill
Development costs
Brand & trademark
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 April 2025
12,458,428
282,004
12,740,432
Additions - internally developed
419,314
419,314
Additions - separately acquired
299,000
299,000
Additions - business combinations
29,265,338
12,590,451
16,767,000
58,622,789
At 31 March 2026
41,723,766
13,590,769
16,767,000
72,081,535
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 April 2025
2,483,422
122,204
2,605,626
Amortisation charged for the year
1,374,996
168,670
59,718
1,603,384
Business combinations
28,683
6,650,607
6,679,290
At 31 March 2026
3,887,101
6,941,481
59,718
10,888,300
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2026
37,836,665
6,649,288
16,707,282
61,193,235
At 31 March 2025
9,975,006
159,800
10,134,806
Company
Goodwill
Development costs
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 April 2025
1,636,067
282,004
1,918,071
Additions - internally developed
326,985
326,985
At 31 March 2026
1,636,067
608,989
2,245,056
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 April 2025
1,624,860
122,204
1,747,064
Amortisation charged for the year
11,207
114,327
125,534
At 31 March 2026
1,636,067
236,531
1,872,598
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
12
Intangible fixed assets
(Continued)
- 32 -
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2026
372,458
372,458
At 31 March 2025
11,207
159,800
171,007
At 31 March 2026, Group capitalised software development costs of £785,506 (FY26: £nil) related to projects still in development and had not yet commenced amortisation.
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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13
Tangible fixed assets
Group
Freehold land and buildings
Leasehold land and buildings
Leasehold improvements
Assets under construction
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
Motor vehicles
R-O-U asset Motor vehicles
R-O-U asset Leasehold property
Total
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 April 2025
218,514
275,431
271,844
924,888
77,121
1,767,798
Additions
196,558
3,924
1,203,825
59,085
19,470
99,626
30,567
1,700,603
3,313,658
Business combinations
634,238
1,915,714
2,549,952
Disposals
(222,438)
(275,431)
(211,332)
(8,995)
(718,196)
At 31 March 2026
196,558
1,838,063
59,085
79,982
2,940,228
68,126
30,567
1,700,603
6,913,212
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2025
41,994
193,004
247,583
833,743
40,477
1,356,801
Depreciation charged in the year
3,967
65,504
17,438
78,046
8,063
2,547
90,312
265,877
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(45,961)
(210,407)
(205,259)
(4,498)
(466,125)
Business combinations
628,705
1,423,009
288,662
2,340,376
At 31 March 2026
676,806
59,762
2,334,798
44,042
2,547
378,974
3,496,929
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2026
196,558
1,161,257
59,085
20,220
605,430
24,084
28,020
1,321,629
3,416,283
At 31 March 2025
176,520
82,427
24,261
91,145
36,644
410,997
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
13
Tangible fixed assets
(Continued)
- 34 -
Company
Leasehold land and buildings
Leasehold improvements
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
Motor vehicles
R-O-U asset Motor vehicles
R-O-U asset Leasehold property
Total
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 April 2025
218,514
275,431
224,498
811,373
22,802
1,552,618
Additions
3,924
1,203,825
30,839
30,567
576,971
1,846,126
Disposals
(222,438)
(275,431)
(198,054)
(8,995)
(704,918)
At 31 March 2026
1,203,825
26,444
842,212
13,807
30,567
576,971
2,693,826
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2025
41,994
193,004
208,794
775,495
18,303
1,237,590
Depreciation charged in the year
3,967
65,483
9,631
30,598
2
2,547
22,637
134,865
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(45,961)
(210,407)
(191,981)
(4,498)
(452,847)
At 31 March 2026
48,080
26,444
806,093
13,807
2,547
22,637
919,608
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2026
1,155,745
36,119
28,020
554,334
1,774,218
At 31 March 2025
176,520
82,427
15,704
35,878
4,499
315,028
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
13
Tangible fixed assets
(Continued)
- 35 -
In line with the Group's accounting policy, the Company and Group have, for the first time, recognised right-of-use assets in respect of its leased property under the revised Section 20 (Leases) of FRS 102. Right-of-use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term and the useful life of the underlying asset.
14
Fixed asset investments
Group
Company
2026
2025
2026
2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
Investments in subsidiaries
15
64,021,997
9,454,275
Movements in fixed asset investments
Company
Shares in subsidiaries
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2025
9,454,275
Additions
54,567,722
At 31 March 2026
64,021,997
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2026
64,021,997
At 31 March 2025
9,454,275
15
Subsidiaries
Details of the company's subsidiaries at 31 March 2026 are as follows:
Name of undertaking
Registered office
Class of
% Held
shares held
Direct
Indirect
Sports Travel International Ltd
Ireland
Ordinary
100.00
-
Graham Baxter Sporting Tours Ltd
England & Wales
Ordinary
100.00
-
Sports Tours International
France
Ordinary
100.00
-
Destination Marathons LLC (t/a Sports Tours International USA)
USA
Ordinary
100.00
-
ASR Travel Group Ltd
England & Wales
Ordinary
100.00
-
Golf Holidays Direct Ltd
England & Wales
Ordinary
0
100.00
Golfbreaks Ltd
England & Wales
Ordinary
100.00
-
Golfbreaks Bonds Plc
England & Wales
Ordinary
0
100.00
Golfcourses Ltd
England & Wales
Ordinary
0
100.00
Golfshake Ltd
England & Wales
Ordinary
0
100.00
Golfbreaks Inc
USA
Ordinary
0
100.00
Golfbreaks Scandinavia APS
Denmark
Ordinary
0
100.00
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 36 -
16
Financial instruments
Group
Company
2026
2025
2026
2025
£
£
£
£
Carrying amount of financial assets include:
Instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss
236,906
14,759
-
14,759
Hedging arrangements
At 31 March 2026, the Group had 56 foreign exchange forward contracts that it designated as cash flow hedges of highly probable foreign currency payments to suppliers for firm commitments in future periods. These contracts are entered into to minimise the Group's exposure to foreign exchange risk, between the prices agreed when a customer booking is made and when the supplier is paid.
The following table summarises the foreign currency cash flow hedging instruments in place as at 31 March 2026:
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17
Stocks
Group
Company
2026
2025
2026
2025
£
£
£
£
Finished goods and goods for resale
26,388
29,583
26,388
29,583
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 37 -
18
Debtors
Group
Company
2026
2025
2026
2025
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
£
£
Trade debtors
402,901
Corporation tax recoverable
282,727
536,591
434,469
Derivative financial instruments
236,906
14,759
14,759
Other debtors
3,573,287
550,609
660,983
132,364
Prepayments and accrued income
25,215,888
19,397,814
9,295,555
12,987,230
29,711,709
20,499,773
9,956,538
13,568,822
Amounts falling due after more than one year:
Other debtors
98,450
131,770
25,000
25,000
Deferred tax asset (note 23)
436,527
728,956
534,977
860,726
25,000
25,000
Total debtors
30,246,686
21,360,499
9,981,538
13,593,822
Rental deposits held by landlords as security for the use of offices across the Group, included within other debtors due after more than one year, totalled £5,660 (FY2025: £nil) for the Group and £Nil (FY2025: £Nil) for the parent Company.
19
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Group
Company
2026
2025
2026
2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
Lease liabilities
22
539,414
130,625
Other borrowings
21
2,643,000
2,500,000
Trade creditors
3,598,546
5,796,950
1,567,326
5,651,844
Amounts owed to group undertakings
8,576,871
5,777,279
Corporation tax payable
492,766
994,998
338,983
878,698
Other taxation and social security
404,417
56,578
73,919
Deferred income
24
84,588,053
33,818,245
17,151,625
14,237,089
Other creditors
9,196,424
126,240
8,365,470
84,388
Accruals
8,526,128
2,134,550
1,684,950
2,072,247
109,988,748
42,927,561
40,389,769
28,701,545
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
19
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
(Continued)
- 38 -
Other borrowings includes £143,000 which represent bonds issued to investors in prior periods by Golfbreaks Bonds plc. The initial term of the first bond expired in July 2018 and these are now on an annual redemption basis.
The next redemption notification deadline is January 2027 for redemption in July 2027. Interest accrues at 7.5% or 10% per annum depending on the type of bond purchased, and is payable yearly on the anniversary of the issue of the bond. If the holder of the bond does not notify the Group of their wish to redeem the bond at least 6 months prior to the bond's redemption date (January), the bond automatically rolls over for a further year. The first bond is now not due for redemption until July 2027 (having received notice in January 2026 for redemptions in July 2026 amounting to £32,000) and has therefore been classified as being due after more than one year at the current balance sheet date.
The initial term of the second bond expired in November 2020 and these are now on an annual
redemption basis. The next redemption notification deadline is May 2026 for redemption in November 2026. Interest accrues at 7.5% per annum, and is payable every six months from the issue of the bond. Subsequent to the period end, and up to the redemption deadline in May 2026, the Group had received notice for redemptions totalling £111,000, as a result the majority of the bond has been rolled over and £111,000 has been classified, along with the £32,000 noted above, as due within one year (see note 22).
The Bonds are guaranteed by the Group.
20
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
Group
Company
2026
2025
2026
2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
Lease liabilities
22
830,441
477,470
Other borrowings
21
33,766,000
2,500,000
30,000,000
2,500,000
Other creditors
8,556,000
8,556,000
43,152,441
2,500,000
39,033,470
2,500,000
In line with the Group's accounting policy, the Company and Group have, for the first time, recognised lease liabilities corresponding to right of use assets in respect of its leased property under the revised Section 20 (Leases) of FRS 102.
21
Loans and overdrafts
Group
Company
2026
2025
2026
2025
£
£
£
£
Other loans
36,409,000
2,500,000
32,500,000
2,500,000
Payable within one year
2,643,000
2,500,000
Payable after one year
33,766,000
2,500,000
30,000,000
2,500,000
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
21
Loans and overdrafts
(Continued)
- 39 -
Payables within 1 year includes a £2.5m loan from Betfred Group Ltd bears interest at 2% above base and is due for repayment on 31st January 2027,
Payables after one year includes a £7.5m loan from Natwest bears interest at 3% above the SONIA and is due for repayment on 18th March 2030.
Payables after one year includes a £12.5m loan from Natwest bears interest at 3.5% above the SONIA and is due for repayment on 18th March 2030.
Payables after one year includes a £10m loan from Natwest bears interest at 3.5% above the SONIA and is due for repayment on 28th February 2030.
Within other loans includes £3,909,000 of bonds issued to investors in prior periods - see note 19 for details.
22
Lease payables
Group
Company
2026
2025
2026
2025
Amounts due:
£
£
£
£
Current liabilities
539,414
130,625
Non-current liabilities
830,441
477,470
1,369,855
-
608,095
-
Finance lease payments represent rentals payable by the company for certain items of property, plant and machinery.
23
Deferred taxation
The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the group and company:
Liabilities
Liabilities
Assets
Assets
2026
2025
2026
2025
Group
£
£
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
677,491
14,896
-
(16,422)
Tax losses
-
-
436,527
745,378
Revaluations
-
27,038
-
-
Intangible assets recognised on business combinations
4,532,000
-
-
-
5,209,491
41,934
436,527
728,956
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
23
Deferred taxation
(Continued)
- 40 -
Liabilities
Liabilities
Assets
Assets
2026
2025
2026
2025
Company
£
£
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
102,071
14,896
-
-
Revaluations
-
27,038
-
-
102,071
41,934
-
-
Group
Company
2026
2026
Movements in the year:
£
£
Liability/(Asset) at 1 April 2025
(687,022)
41,934
Charge to profit or loss
425,306
60,137
Business combination
5,034,680
-
Liability at 31 March 2026
4,772,964
102,071
24
Deferred income
Group
Company
2026
2025
2026
2025
£
£
£
£
Other deferred income
84,588,053
33,818,245
17,151,625
14,237,089
25
Retirement benefit schemes
2026
2025
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
177,752
74,488
A defined contribution pension scheme is operated for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the group in an independently administered fund.
26
Share capital
Group and company
2026
2025
Ordinary share capital
£
£
Issued and fully paid
10,928,550,000 Ordinary of £0.000006667 each
72,857
72,857
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 41 -
27
Reserves
Revaluation reserve
The revaluation reserve records the value of asset revaluations and fair value movements on assets recognised in other comprehensive income.
Currency translation reserve
This reserve represents the accumulated differences arising on year end translation of equity components of overseas entities.
Profit and loss reserves
Profit and loss reserves represent retained earnings and accumulated losses.
Capital redemption reserve
Capital redemption reserve represents amounts transferred from distributable reserves on the redemption or purchase of the Company’s own shares, as required by applicable company law.
28
Acquisition of a business
On 18 March 2026 the group acquired 100% of the issued capital of Golfbreaks Limited,
Book Value
Adjustments
Fair Value
Net assets acquired
£
£
£
Intangible assets
4,913,681
18,183,000
23,096,681
Property, plant and equipment
1,177,196
-
1,177,196
Trade and other receivables
11,514,493
-
11,514,493
Cash and cash equivalents
49,273,782
-
49,273,782
Trade and other payables
(59,254,833)
-
(59,254,833)
Tax liabilities
(37,800)
-
(37,800)
Deferred tax
(502,680)
(4,532,000)
(5,034,680)
Total identifiable net assets
7,083,839
13,651,000
20,734,839
Goodwill
27,337,161
Total consideration
48,072,000
The consideration was satisfied by:
£
Cash
34,819,000
Deferred consideration
13,253,000
48,072,000
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
28
Acquisition of a business
(Continued)
- 42 -
Contribution by the acquired business for the reporting period included in the group statement of comprehensive income since acquisition:
£
Turnover
5,153,000
Profit after tax
37,269
Golf Holidays Direct Limited
On 28 January 2025, Sports Tours International Ltd acquired 75% of the issued share capital of ASR Travel Group Ltd, which owns 100% of the issued share
capital of Golf Holidays Ltd. An amount of £742,155 was recognised during the year as contingent consideration under the original purchase agreement that crystallised during the year.
On 27 February 2026, the group acquired the remaining 25% of the issued capital of ASR Travel Group Ltd.
Destination Marathons LLC
On 3 April 2025, Sports Tours International Ltd acquired the remaining 20% interest in a US Tour Operator, Destination Marathons LLC. From that date, they own 100% control.
29
Contingent liabilities
Guarantees
Group
Bonds and trade debt guarantees are given by the group's insurance companies on the company's behalf where there is recourse to the company. The amounts and beneficiaries are as follows:-
a) £4,520,012 (2025: £3,677,125) -Beneficiary is The Association of British Travel Agents
b) £nil (2025:£600,000) -Beneficiary is The Air Travel Organisers' Licencing.
Company
Bonds and trade debt guarantees are given by the company's insurance companies on the company's behalf where there is recourse to the company. The amounts and beneficiaries are as follows:-
a) £4,520,012 (2025: £3,677,125) - Beneficiary is The Association of British Travel Agents.
b) £nil (2025: £600,000) - Beneficiary is The Air Travel Organisers' Licencing.
c) £nil (2025: £4,000,000) - Beneficiary is Golf Holidays Direct Limited.
Contingent liabilities
At 31 March 2026 there were contingent liabilities outstanding in respect of counter indemnities and guarantees given by the group, in the normal course of business to the Group's bond obligors in respect of ABTOT bonds amounting to £9,150,000.
Pension commitments
The Group operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Group in an independently administered fund. Contributions totalling £59,797 were repayable to the fund at the statement of financial position date and are included in other creditors.
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 43 -
30
Events after the reporting date
There have been no significant events affecting the Group since the year end
31
Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties
The Company has taken advantage of the exemption as provided by Financial Reporting Standard (FRS)
102 section 33 ‘Related Party Disclosures’ not to disclose transactions with fellow wholly owned group
companies included within the Group financial statements.
Entities deemed to be under common control had the following transactions during the current and previous year:
During the year the group has placed funds on short term deposit. At the balance sheet date the balance was £nil (2025: £nil). Interest of £186,896 (2025: £268,759) was earned on this loan, of which £nil (2025: £nil) was owed to the group at the balance sheet date.
During the year the group received a loan. At the year end the amount due was £2,500,000 (2025: £2,500,000). The loan is subject to interest at 2% over base rate and is due for repayment on 31 January 2027. Interest accrued in the year totalled £187,716 (2025: £33,469). The loan is also subordinated to the Civil Aviation Authority.
32
Controlling party
The company is considered to be under the control of the Done family.
On 24th March 2026, Momo Midco Limited acquired 64% of the company's share capital, becoming the immediate parent company at that date. The ultimate parent company within the largest group is Momo Holdings Limited.
33
Cash generated from group operations
2026
2025
£
£
Profit after taxation
3,361,559
2,384,081
Adjustments for:
Taxation charged
1,510,356
950,177
Finance costs
333,451
21,053
Investment income
(496,337)
(509,877)
Gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets
(39,578)
(63)
Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets
1,603,384
424,857
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
265,877
90,869
Movements in working capital:
Decrease/(increase) in stocks
3,195
(12,729)
Decrease/(increase) in debtors
2,192,176
(7,754,790)
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
12,671,603
(5,954,010)
Increase in deferred income
5,917,793
20,007,864
Cash generated from operations
27,323,479
9,647,432
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 44 -
34
Cash generated from operations - company
2026
2025
£
£
Profit after taxation
1,898,410
2,460,029
Adjustments for:
Taxation charged
686,900
867,055
Finance costs
537,501
18,710
Investment income
(435,357)
(507,829)
Gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets
(39,578)
(63)
Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets
125,534
131,910
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
134,865
75,516
Movements in working capital:
Decrease/(increase) in stocks
3,195
(12,729)
Decrease/(increase) in debtors
3,154,876
(4,216,170)
Increase in creditors
15,238,778
7,446,409
Increase in deferred income
2,914,536
2,038,434
Cash generated from operations
24,219,660
8,301,272
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 45 -
35
Analysis of changes in net funds - group
1 April 2025
Cash flows
Debt acquired on business combination
New leases
Other non-cash changes
Market value movements
31 March 2026
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
15,166,443
48,421,072
-
-
-
-
63,587,515
Debt due after 1 year
(2,500,000)
(29,857,000)
(3,909,000)
-
2,500,000
-
(33,766,000)
Debt due within 1 year
-
(143,000)
-
-
(2,500,000)
-
(2,643,000)
Payment of lease liabilities
-
361,872
-
(1,731,727)
-
-
(1,369,855)
Derivatives relating to debt
-
188,174
-
-
-
(188,174)
-
12,666,443
18,971,118
(3,909,000)
(1,731,727)
-
(188,174)
25,808,660
Cash and cash equivalents for the group include £2,968,028 of restricted cash held in the independently managed CAA Escrow Trust Account.
Cash and cash equivalents for the company do not include any restricted cash.
SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 46 -
36
Analysis of changes in net funds/(debt) - company
1 April 2025
Cash flows
New leases
31 March 2026
£
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
10,385,667
(2,432,643)
-
7,953,024
Borrowings excluding overdrafts
(2,500,000)
(30,000,000)
-
(32,500,000)
Payment of lease liabilities
-
-
(608,095)
(608,095)
7,885,667
(32,432,643)
(608,095)
(25,155,071)
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