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CUTTING GROUP LIMITED










ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

 
CUTTING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
Mr J D Jolly 
Mr S Jolly 




Registered number
12590048



Registered office
10-12 Arcadia Avenue

London

United Kingdom

N3 2JU




Independent auditor
MHA
Statutory Auditor

London

EC2Y 5AU





 
CUTTING GROUP LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Group strategic report
 
1 - 2
Directors' report
 
3 - 4
Independent auditor's report
 
5 - 8
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
 
9
Consolidated balance sheet
 
10 - 11
Company balance sheet
 
12
Consolidated statement of changes in equity
 
13
Company statement of changes in equity
 
14
Consolidated statement of cash flows
 
15
Consolidated analysis of net debt
 
16
Notes to the financial statements
 
17 - 32


 
CUTTING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Introduction
 
The directors present the strategic report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025.

Business overview
 
The Group operates within the construction and facilities management sectors, providing specialist Lightning Protection and Earthing building services. Our mission is to deliver high-quality construction solutions while maintaining safety, sustainability, and client satisfaction.

Strategy and objectives

∙Our strategic priorities include:
∙Expanding project portfolio across key regions.
∙Strengthening sustainability practices in materials and processes.
∙Investing in workforce training and safety.
∙Leveraging modern construction technology (BIM, modular construction)

Business model

We operate primarily on a contract-based model, generating revenue through public and private construction projects. Our value proposition is built on quality, timely delivery, compliance, and cost-effective construction management.

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
Key risks include:
∙Market volatility due to inflation and materials cost.
∙Delays in regulatory approvals and permitting.
∙Health and safety incidents on sites.
∙Labour shortages and subcontractor dependencies.

Financial key performance indicators
 
KPI    2025   2024   Change
Revenue   £9,552,570   £8,510,195  +12.0%
Operating Profit  £1,834,246  £1,224,598  +49.7%
Project Completion Rate 95%   95%   +0%
Safety Incident Rate (AFR)0.13   0.16    -0.05

Future outlook
 
The Group anticipates continued growth in infrastructure and residential projects. Priorities for 2026 include digitizing site operations, increasing ESG compliance, and securing long-term framework agreements.

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CUTTING GROUP LIMITED
 

GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025


This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.



Mr J D Jolly
Director

Date: 21 September 2026

Page 2

 
CUTTING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025.

Directors' responsibilities statement

The directors are responsible for preparing the Group strategic report, the Directors' report and the consolidated financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
 
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and the Group 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 for the Group's financial statements and then apply them consistently;

∙make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

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

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and the Group and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and the Group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £1,347,370 (2024 - £1,019,596).

Dividends of £274,000 (2024 - £279,000)

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

Mr J D Jolly 
Mr S Jolly 

Future developments

The Group anticipates continued growth in infrastructure and residential projects. Priorities for 2026 include digitizing site operations, increasing ESG compliance, and securing long-term framework agreements.

Employees

The Group values its workforce and prioritizes training, diversity, and safety. Ongoing apprenticeship and site safety programs are in place.

Political and charitable contributions

The Group made no political or charitable donations during the year.

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CUTTING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Going concern

The directors consider that the company has adequate resources to continue operations for the foreseeable future. The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.

Disclosure of information to auditor

Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors' report is approved has confirmed that:
 
∙so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company and the Group's auditor is unaware, and

∙the director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company and the Group's auditor is aware of that information.

Post balance sheet events

There have been no significant events affecting the Group since the year end.

Auditor

The auditor, MHA, will be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
 





Mr J D Jolly
Director

Date: 21 September 2026

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CUTTING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CUTTING GROUP LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Cutting Group Limited (the 'parent Company') and its subsidiaries (the 'Group') for the year ended 31 December 2025, which comprise the Consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the Consolidated balance sheet, the Company balance sheet, the Consolidated statement of cash flows, the Consolidated statement of changes in equity, the Company statement of changes in equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).


Except for the possible effects of the matter described in the basis for qualified opinion section of our report, in our opinion the financial statements:


∙give a true and fair view of the state of the Group's and of the parent Company's affairs as at 31 December 2025 and of the Group's profit for the year then ended;
∙have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
∙have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.


Basis for opinion





We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council'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 or the 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.


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CUTTING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CUTTING GROUP LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Other information


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.


Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
 

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


∙the information given in the Group 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 Group strategic report and the Directors' report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.


Matters on which we are required to report by exception
 

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Group and the parent Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Group 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 set out on page 3, 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 the 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 the parent Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.


Page 6

 
CUTTING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CUTTING GROUP LIMITED (CONTINUED)


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 Group financial statements.


Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
∙Enquiry of management and those charged with governance around actual and potential litigation and claims;
∙Performing audit work over the risk of management override of controls, including testing of journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business and reviewing accounting estimates for bias; and
∙Reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance
with applicable laws and regulations.


Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.


A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditor's report.


Use of our report
 

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


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CUTTING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CUTTING GROUP LIMITED (CONTINUED)





Georgette Alicia Crisp BSc (Hons) FCA (Senior statutory auditor)
  
for and on behalf of
MHA
 
Statutory Auditor
London
United Kingdom

22 September 2026

MHA is the trading name of MHA Audit Services LLP, a limited liability partnership in England and Wales (registered number OC455542).
Page 8

 
CUTTING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2025
2024
£
£

  

Turnover
 3 
9,552,570
8,510,195

Cost of sales
  
(4,055,191)
(4,077,581)

Gross profit
  
5,497,379
4,432,614

Administrative expenses
  
(3,663,133)
(3,208,016)

Operating profit
 4 
1,834,246
1,224,598

Income from fixed assets investments
  
205,008
-

Loss on disposal of investments
  
(205,008)
-

Interest receivable and similar income
 7 
62,680
37,060

Interest payable and similar expenses
 8 
(32,175)
(7,360)

Profit before tax
  
1,864,751
1,254,298

Tax on profit
 9 
(517,381)
(234,702)

Profit for the financial year
  
1,347,370
1,019,596

Profit for the year attributable to:
  

Owners of the  Company
  
1,347,370
1,019,596

  
1,347,370
1,019,596

Total comprehensive income attributable to:
  

There were no recognised gains and losses for 2025 or 2024 other than those included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

There was no other comprehensive income for 2025 (2024:£NIL).

The notes on pages 17 to 32 form part of these financial statements.

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CUTTING GROUP LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 12590048

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025

2025
2024
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 10 
1,744,148
503,207

  
1,744,148
503,207

Current assets
  

Stocks
 12 
551,096
595,686

Debtors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 13 
595,348
133,650

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 13 
3,026,681
2,255,948

Cash at bank and in hand
 14 
1,367,467
2,377,128

  
5,540,592
5,362,412

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 15 
(1,191,986)
(1,125,022)

Net current assets
  
 
 
4,348,606
 
 
4,237,390

Total assets less current liabilities
  
6,092,754
4,740,597

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 16 
(243,449)
-

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 18 
(58,562)
(23,224)

  
 
 
(58,562)
 
 
(23,224)

Net assets
  
5,790,743
4,717,373


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 19 
2,461
2,461

Capital redemption reserve
 20 
5,031
5,031

Profit and loss account
 20 
5,783,251
4,709,881

  
5,790,743
4,717,373


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CUTTING GROUP LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 12590048
    
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 




Mr J D Jolly
Director
Date: 21 September 2026

The notes on pages 17 to 32 form part of these financial statements.

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CUTTING GROUP LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 12590048

COMPANY BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025

2025
2024
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Investments
 11 
523,280
523,280

  
523,280
523,280

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 13 
5,001
5,001

  
5,001
5,001

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 15 
(525,000)
(525,000)

Net current liabilities
  
 
 
(519,999)
 
 
(519,999)

Total assets less current liabilities
  
3,281
3,281

  

  

Net assets excluding pension asset
  
3,281
3,281

Net assets
  
3,281
3,281


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 19 
2,461
2,461

Profit and loss account brought forward
  
820
820

Profit for the year
  
274,000
279,000

Other changes in the profit and loss account

  

(274,000)
(279,000)

Profit and loss account carried forward
  
820
820

  
3,281
3,281


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 


Mr J D Jolly
Director

Date: 21 September 2026

The notes on pages 17 to 32 form part of these financial statements.

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CUTTING GROUP LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025


Called up share capital
Capital redemption reserve
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£


At 1 January 2024
2,461
5,031
3,969,285
3,976,777



Profit for the year
-
-
1,019,596
1,019,596

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
(279,000)
(279,000)



At 1 January 2025
2,461
5,031
4,709,881
4,717,373



Profit for the year
-
-
1,347,370
1,347,370

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
(274,000)
(274,000)


At 31 December 2025
2,461
5,031
5,783,251
5,790,743


The notes on pages 17 to 32 form part of these financial statements.

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CUTTING GROUP LIMITED
 

COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025


Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£


At 1 January 2024
2,461
820
3,281



Profit for the year
-
279,000
279,000

Dividends: Equity capital
-
(279,000)
(279,000)



At 1 January 2025
2,461
820
3,281



Profit for the year
-
274,000
274,000

Dividends: Equity capital
-
(274,000)
(274,000)


At 31 December 2025
2,461
820
3,281


The notes on pages 17 to 32 form part of these financial statements.

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CUTTING GROUP LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2025
2024
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the financial year
1,347,370
1,019,596

Adjustments for:

Depreciation of tangible assets
133,796
230,187

Loss on disposal of tangible assets
(9,724)
(20,946)

Interest paid
32,175
7,360

Interest received
(62,680)
(37,060)

Taxation charge
517,381
234,702

Decrease in stocks
44,590
98,641

(Increase)/decrease in debtors
(1,232,431)
389,201

(Decrease) in creditors
(62,433)
(31,445)

Corporation tax (paid)
(176,447)
(109,450)

Net cash generated from operating activities

531,597
1,780,786


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(1,392,564)
(120,741)

Sale of tangible fixed assets
27,551
33,487

Sale of listed investments
(205,008)
-

Interest received
62,680
37,060

Net cash used in investing activities

(1,507,341)
(50,194)

Cash flows from financing activities

New secured loans
272,258
-

Dividends paid
(274,000)
(279,000)

Interest paid
(32,175)
(7,360)

Net cash used in financing activities
(33,917)
(286,360)

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
(1,009,661)
1,444,232

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
2,377,128
932,896

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
1,367,467
2,377,128


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
1,367,467
2,377,128

1,367,467
2,377,128


The notes on pages 17 to 32 form part of these financial statements.

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CUTTING GROUP LIMITED
 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025




At 1 January 2025
Cash flows
At 31 December 2025
£

£

£

Cash at bank and in hand

2,377,128

(1,009,661)

1,367,467

Debt due after 1 year

-

(243,449)

(243,449)

Debt due within 1 year

(2,878)

(30,931)

(33,809)


2,374,250
(1,284,041)
1,090,209

The notes on pages 17 to 32 form part of these financial statements.

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CUTTING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

1.


General information

Cutting Group Limited is a private company limited by shares, incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is detailed on the company information page.

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.

The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires Group management to exercise judgment in applying the Group's accounting policies.

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own Statement of comprehensive income in these financial statements.

The financial statements have been prepared in pounds sterling, rounded to the nearest £1.

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements present the results of the Company and its own subsidiaries ("the Group") as if they form a single entity. Intercompany transactions and balances between group companies are therefore eliminated in full.

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of business combinations using the purchase method. In the Balance sheet, the acquiree's identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities are initially recognised at their fair values at the acquisition date. The results of acquired operations are included in the Consolidated statement of comprehensive income from the date on which control is obtained. They are deconsolidated from the date control ceases.

In accordance with the transitional exemption available in FRS 102, the Group has chosen not to retrospectively apply the standard to business combinations that occurred before the date of transition to FRS 102.

 
2.3

Going concern

The group had net current assets of £4,816,149 (2024 - £4,237,390) at the balance sheet date. The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the group has the continued support of its fellow group companies.

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CUTTING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.4

Revenue

Turnover is stated net of VAT and trade discounts and is recognised when the significant risks and rewards are considered to have been transferred to the buyer. Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the goods are physically delivered to the customer. Turnover from the supply of services represents the value of services provided under contracts to the extent that there is a right to consideration and is recorded at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Where a contract has only been partially completed at the balance sheet date turnover represents the fair value of the service provided to date based on the stage of completion of the contract activity at the balance sheet date. Where payments are received from customers in advance of services provided, the amounts are recorded as deferred income and included as part of creditors due within one year. 

 
  
2.5

Construction contracts

Where the outcome of a construction contract can be estimated reliably, revenue and costs are recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract activity at the balance sheet date. This is normally measured by the proportion that contract costs incurred for work performed to date, bear to the estimated total contract costs, except where this would not be representative of the stage of completion. Variations in contract work, claims and incentive payments are included to the extent that the amount can be measured reliably and its receipt is considered probable.

Where the outcome of a construction contract cannot be estimated reliably, contract revenue is recognised to the extent of contract costs incurred where it is probable they will be recoverable. Contract costs are recognised as expenses in the period in which they are incurred. Contract retentions are treated as deferred income until released by the client.

When it is probable that total contract costs will exceed total contract revenue, the expected loss is recognised as an expense immediately.

 
2.6

Operating leases: the Group as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.

 
2.7

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.

 
2.8

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to profit or loss over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

 
2.9

Borrowing costs

All borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the year in which they are incurred.

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CUTTING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.10

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Group operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Group pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Group has no further payment obligations.

The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Balance sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Group in independently administered funds.

 
2.11

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date in the countries where the Company and the Group operate and generate income.

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;
∙Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met; and
∙Where they relate to timing differences in respect of interests in subsidiaries, associates, branches and joint ventures and the Group can control the reversal of the timing differences and such reversal is not considered probable in the foreseeable future.

Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.


 
2.12

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

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CUTTING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.12
Tangible fixed assets (continued)

Depreciation 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 is provided on the following basis:

Freehold property
-
2% on written down value
Short-term leasehold property
-
20% on cost
Plant and machinery
-
20% on cost
Motor vehicles
-
20% on cost
Office equipment
-
20% on cost

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 profit or loss.

 
2.13

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

Investments in unlisted Group shares, whose market value can be reliably determined, are remeasured to market value at each balance sheet date. Gains and losses on remeasurement are recognised in the Consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the period. Where market value cannot be reliably determined, such investments are stated at historic cost less impairment.

 
2.14

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a first in, first out basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

At each balance sheet date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

 
2.15

Debtors

Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

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CUTTING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.16

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.

In the Consolidated statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Group's cash management.

 
2.17

Creditors

Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

 
2.18

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are recognised when an event has taken place that gives rise to a legal or constructive obligation, a transfer of economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made.

Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
 
Increases in provisions are generally charged as an expense to profit or loss.

 
2.19

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, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include trade and other debtors, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusted for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial assets that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss) and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.

Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Group's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other debtors due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.

 

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CUTTING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.19
Financial instruments (continued)

Other financial assets

Other financial assets, which includes investments in equity instruments which are not classified as subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the recognised transaction price. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with the changes in fair value being recognised in the profit or loss. Where other financial assets are not publicly traded, hence their fair value cannot be measured reliably, they are measured at cost less impairment.

Basic financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Group after the deduction of all its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other creditors, bank loans, other loans and loans due to fellow group companies are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusting for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial liabilities that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss). When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest, discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade creditors are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Other financial instruments

Derivatives, including forward exchange contracts, futures contracts and interest rate swaps, are not classified as basic financial instruments. These are initially recognised at fair value on the date the derivative contract is entered into, with costs being charged to the profit or loss. They are subsequently measured at fair value with changes in the profit or loss.

Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions as set out in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through the profit or loss. This recognition and measurement would also apply to financial instruments where the performance is evaluated on a fair value basis as with a documented risk management or investment strategy.

 
2.20

Dividends

Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.

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CUTTING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

3.


Turnover

An analysis of turnover by class of business is as follows:


2025
2024
£
£

Lightning protection
6,323,417
5,873,339

Small works division
1,250,685
1,190,148

Testing division
1,512,241
1,386,453

Supplies division
113,660
60,255

Surge division
352,567
-

9,552,570
8,510,195


All turnover arose within the United Kingdom.


4.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2025
2024
£
£

Depreciation
133,537
76,026

Fees payable to the Group auditors for the audit of the Group's financial statements
32,000
30,000

Other operating lease rentals
84,188
89,861


5.


Auditor's remuneration

During the year, the Group obtained the following services from the Company's auditor:


2025
2024
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditor for the audit of the consolidated and parent Company's financial statements
32,000
30,000

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CUTTING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

6.


Employees

Staff costs, including directors' remuneration, were as follows:


Group
Group
2025
2024
£
£


Wages and salaries
4,150,267
3,706,118

Social security costs
517,258
405,234

Cost of defined contribution scheme
185,922
84,101

4,853,447
4,195,453


The average monthly number of employees, including the directors, during the year was as follows:



Group
Group
Company
Company
        2025
        2024
        2025
        2024
            No.
            No.
            No.
            No.









Employees
83
85
2
1


7.


Interest receivable

2025
2024
£
£


Other interest receivable
62,680
37,060

62,680
37,060


8.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2025
2024
£
£


Bank interest payable
32,175
7,360

32,175
7,360

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CUTTING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

9.


Taxation


2025
2024
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
436,293
354,414

Adjustments in respect of previous periods
45,750
(92,251)


482,043
262,163


Total current tax
482,043
262,163

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
35,338
(27,461)

Total deferred tax
35,338
(27,461)


Tax on profit
517,381
234,702

Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is higher than (2024 - lower than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 -  25  %). The differences are explained below:

2025
2024
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
1,864,751
1,254,298


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 -  25  %)
466,188
313,575

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes
56,695
71,500

Capital allowances for year in excess of depreciation
(86,590)
(30,661)

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods
45,750
(92,251)

Changes in provisions leading to an increase (decrease) in the tax charge
35,338
(27,461)

Total tax charge for the year
517,381
234,702


Factors that may affect future tax charges

There were no factors that may affect future tax charges

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CUTTING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

10.


Tangible fixed assets

Group






Freehold property
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Office equipment
Total

£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2025
455,920
42,566
690,076
243,650
1,432,212


Additions
1,161,161
15,468
183,006
32,929
1,392,564


Disposals
-
(4,807)
(184,148)
(10,560)
(199,515)



At 31 December 2025

1,617,081
53,227
688,934
266,019
2,625,261



Depreciation


At 1 January 2025
191,479
32,160
475,434
229,932
929,005


Charge for the year
14,963
4,964
103,118
10,751
133,796


Disposals
-
(4,807)
(166,321)
(10,560)
(181,688)



At 31 December 2025

206,442
32,317
412,231
230,123
881,113



Net book value



At 31 December 2025
1,410,639
20,910
276,703
35,896
1,744,148



At 31 December 2024
264,441
10,406
214,642
13,718
503,207




The net book value of land and buildings may be further analysed as follows:


2025
2024
£
£

Freehold
1,410,639
264,441

1,410,639
264,441


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CUTTING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

11.


Fixed asset investments

Company





Investments in subsidiary companies

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2025
523,280



At 31 December 2025
523,280





Subsidiary undertakings


The following were subsidiary undertakings of the Company:

Name

Registered office

Class of shares

Holding

R C Cutting & Co Limited
10-12 Arcadia Avenue, London, N3 2JU
Ordinary
100%
Cuttings South Limited*
10-12 Arcadia Avenue, London, N3 2JU
Ordinary
100%

*indirect holding


12.


Stocks

Group
Group
2025
2024
£
£

Raw materials and consumables
551,096
595,686

551,096
595,686


The difference between purchase price or production cost of stocks and their replacement cost is not material.

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CUTTING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

13.


Debtors

Group
Group
Company
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
£
£
£
£

Due after more than one year

Trade debtors
595,348
133,650
-
-

595,348
133,650
-
-


Group
Group
Company
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
£
£
£
£

Due within one year

Trade debtors
1,752,581
1,825,275
-
-

Other debtors
1,091,880
147,168
5,001
5,001

Prepayments and accrued income
182,220
283,505
-
-

3,026,681
2,255,948
5,001
5,001



14.


Cash and cash equivalents

Group
Group
2025
2024
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
1,367,467
2,377,128

1,367,467
2,377,128


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CUTTING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

15.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Group
Group
Company
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
£
£
£
£

Bank loans
28,809
-
-
-

Payments received on account
26,422
77,235
-
-

Trade creditors
327,608
423,455
-
-

Amounts owed to group undertakings
-
-
525,000
525,000

Corporation tax
531,359
430,771
-
-

Other taxation and social security
178,538
111,048
-
-

Other creditors
21,844
21,216
-
-

Accruals and deferred income
77,406
61,297
-
-

1,191,986
1,125,022
525,000
525,000



16.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

Group
Group
2025
2024
£
£

Bank loans (Note 17)
243,449
-

243,449
-




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CUTTING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

17.


Loans


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


Group
Group
2025
2024
£
£

Amounts falling due within one year

Bank loans
28,809
-

Amounts falling due 1-2 years

Bank loans
28,809
-

Amounts falling due 2-5 years

Bank loans
86,426
-

Amounts falling due after more than 5 years

Bank loans
128,214
-

272,258
-


At 31 December 2025, the loan creditor amounted to £272,258. Interest is payable at 2.43% per annum
above the Bank of England Base Rate and is charged quarterly. The loan is secured by fixed and floating
charges over the assets of the company.


18.


Deferred taxation


Group



2025


£






At beginning of year
23,224


Charged to profit or loss
35,338



At end of year
58,562

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CUTTING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
 
18.Deferred taxation (continued)







Group
Group
2025
2024
£
£

Accelerated capital allowances
58,562
29,012

Tax losses carried forward
-
(5,788)

58,562
23,224

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CUTTING GROUP LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

19.


Share capital

2025
2024
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



2,200 (2024 - 2,200) Ordinary A Shares shares of £1.00 each
2,200
2,200
260 (2024 - 260) Ordinary D Shares shares of £1.00 each
260
260
1 (2024 - 1) Ordinary E Shares share of £1.00
1
1

2,461

2,461



20.


Reserves

The Group's capital and reserves are as follows:

Called up share capital

Called up share capital represents the nominal value of the shares issued.

Capital redemption reserve

The capital redemption reserve contains the nominal value of own shares that have been acquired by the company and cancelled.

Profit and loss account

This reserve records the cumulative distributable reserves of the entity, net of dividends paid and other adjustments.


21.


Pension commitments

The Group makes payments to two defined contribution pension schemes for the benefit of the employees. The assets of the schemes are administered by trustees in funds independent from those of the Group. The pension charge represents contributions due from the Group and amounted to £185,922 (2024: £84,101). At the balance sheet date the Group owed £16,844 (2024: £13,338) in pension contributions.


22.


Related party transactions

At the balance sheet date the company owed fellow group companies £525,000 (2024 - £525,000). The loan was unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand.


23.


Controlling party

The ultimate controlling party is Mr J D Jolly.

 
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