Company registration number 1060958 (England and Wales)
WHITFIELD & BROWN (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
WHITFIELD & BROWN (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
N Biggs
G Hadfield
I Robinson
J Murphy
Secretary
N A Biggs
Company number
1060958
Registered office
Halton House
Gorsey Lane
Widnes
Cheshire
WA8 0RP
Auditor
Mitchell Charlesworth (Audit) Limited
Glebe Business Park
Lunts Heath Road
Widnes
Cheshire
WA8 5SQ
WHITFIELD & BROWN (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1
Directors' report
2 - 3
Independent auditor's report
4 - 7
Profit and loss account
8
Statement of comprehensive income
9
Balance sheet
10
Statement of changes in equity
11
Statement of cash flows
12
Notes to the financial statements
13 - 26
WHITFIELD & BROWN (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 March 2026.

Review of the business

The company has traded successfully in the construction industry for many years, the company's balance sheet as detailed on page 10 shows a satisfactory position, shareholders' funds amounting to £1,987,933.

 

The company undertakes a variety of construction work but the main niche areas are in relation to educational and healthcare projects. The track record in these areas together with a strong balance sheet ensures that the company continues to get the opportunity to tender for work. The company currently has a good order book and the biggest threat to the business is the ability to win enough tenders at competitive prices.

 

The profit and loss account on page 8 shows the company's results for the period. The company has made a profit for the period of £165,242 it has sufficient capital and cash resources to be able to meet its operational requirements.

Principal risks and uncertainties

The company uses conventional forms of working capital to finance its day to day activities and as such the figures appearing in the accounts reflect the absolute value of amounts recoverable and payable. The directors receive regular reports on these figures in order to manage the company's requirements.

 

The company carries a relatively small level of staff for its turnover, it services its work with the use of subcontractors. This reduces the risk to the company its cost base can be matched to the work that the company is undertaking.

 

The company is exposed to normal credit and cash flow risks associated with selling on credit and manages this through contractual arrangements with its customers and subcontractors.

 

Given the straightforward nature of the business, the company's directors are of the opinion that the analysis using key performance indicators is not necessary for an understanding of the development, performance or position of the business.

 

On behalf of the board

G Hadfield
Director
29 September 2026
WHITFIELD & BROWN (DEVELOPMENTS) 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 continued to be that of building contractors.

Results and dividends

The results for the year are set out on page 8.

Ordinary dividends were paid amounting to £20,000. The directors do not recommend payment of a final dividend.

Directors

The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:

N Biggs
G Hadfield
I Robinson
J Murphy
Auditor

Mitchell Charlesworth (Audit) Limited are deemed to be re-appointed under section 487(2) of the Companies Act 2006.

Statement of directors' responsibilities

The directors are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law, the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period.

In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:

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 enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Strategic report

The company has chosen in accordance with Companies Act 2006, s. 414C(11) to set out in the company's strategic report information required by Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, Sch. 7 to be contained in the directors' report.

WHITFIELD & BROWN (DEVELOPMENTS) 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 company’s auditor 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 company’s auditor is aware of that information.

This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the medium companies exemption.

On behalf of the board
G Hadfield
Director
29 September 2026
WHITFIELD & BROWN (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF WHITFIELD & BROWN (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED
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Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Whitfield & Brown (Developments) Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 31 March 2026 which comprise the profit and loss account, the statement of comprehensive income, the balance sheet, the statement of changes in equity, the 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:

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 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 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.

Other information

The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with our audit of the financial statements, 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 audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. 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:

WHITFIELD & BROWN (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF WHITFIELD & BROWN (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the strategic report and the directors' report. We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

 

Responsibilities of directors

As explained more fully in the directors' responsibilities statement, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

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.

Extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud

We identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and then design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, including obtaining audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

 

WHITFIELD & BROWN (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF WHITFIELD & BROWN (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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Identifying and assessing potential risks related to irregularities

In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we considered the following:

 

 

As a result of these procedures, we considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the organisation for fraud and identified the greatest potential for fraud in the following areas:

 

(i) The presentation of the Profit and Loss Account, (ii) revenue recognition, (iii) understatement of creditors, (iv) the overstatement of debtors, (v) the processes and controls used to establish the year end stock and work in progress figure, including the identification of any slow moving or obsolete stock, and (vi) the going concern. In common with all audits under ISAs (UK), we are also required to perform specific procedures to respond to the risk of management override.

 

We also obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework that the company operates in, focusing on provisions of those laws and regulations that had a direct effect on the determination of material amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The key laws and regulations we considered in this context included the UK Companies Act and accounting standards.

 

In addition, we considered provisions of other laws and regulations that do not have a direct effect on the financial statements but compliance with which may be fundamental to the company’s ability to operate or to avoid a material penalty, this specifically included Health & Safety Regulations, CHAS accreditation certification, compliance with CIS laws and regulations.

Audit response to risks identified

As a result of performing the above, we identified revenue recognition and adherence to laws and regulations as the key audit matters related to the potential risk of fraud.

 

Our procedures to respond to risks identified included the following:

 

 

We also communicated relevant identified laws and regulations and potential fraud risks to all engagement team members and remained alert to any indications of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations throughout the audit.

WHITFIELD & BROWN (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF WHITFIELD & BROWN (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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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.

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.

Robert Davies (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of Mitchell Charlesworth (Audit) Limited, Statutory Auditor
Accountants
Glebe Business Park
Lunts Heath Road
Widnes
Cheshire
WA8 5SQ
29 September 2026
WHITFIELD & BROWN (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Year ended
Period ended
31 March
31 March
2026
2025
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
24,184,110
24,570,661
Cost of sales
(22,316,115)
(22,389,777)
Gross profit
1,867,995
2,180,884
Administrative expenses
(1,639,924)
(2,142,593)
Operating profit
4
228,071
38,291
Interest receivable and similar income
7
23,593
24,414
Interest payable and similar expenses
8
(26,331)
(44,100)
Profit before taxation
225,333
18,605
Tax on profit
9
(60,091)
(9,898)
Profit for the financial year
165,242
8,707
WHITFIELD & BROWN (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Year ended
Period ended
31 March
31 March
2026
2025
£
£
Profit for the year
165,242
8,707
Other comprehensive income
-
-
Total comprehensive income for the year
165,242
8,707
WHITFIELD & BROWN (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2026
31 March 2026
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2026
2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11
95,343
132,099
Current assets
Stocks
13
-
59,614
Debtors
14
4,252,932
4,667,314
Cash at bank and in hand
2,133,131
1,115,000
6,386,063
5,841,928
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
15
(4,398,432)
(3,954,375)
Net current assets
1,987,631
1,887,553
Total assets less current liabilities
2,082,974
2,019,652
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
16
(73,659)
(145,775)
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
19
21,382
31,186
(21,382)
(31,186)
Net assets
1,987,933
1,842,691
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
21
10,000
10,000
Capital redemption reserve
20,000
20,000
Profit and loss reserves
1,957,933
1,812,691
Total equity
1,987,933
1,842,691

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 29 September 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
G Hadfield
Director
Company registration number 1060958 (England and Wales)
WHITFIELD & BROWN (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Share capital
Capital redemption reserve
Profit and loss reserves
Total
Notes
£
£
£
£
Balance at 1 October 2023
10,000
20,000
1,833,984
1,863,984
Period ended 31 March 2025:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
8,707
8,707
Dividends
10
-
-
(30,000)
(30,000)
Balance at 31 March 2025
10,000
20,000
1,812,691
1,842,691
Year ended 31 March 2026:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
165,242
165,242
Dividends
10
-
-
(20,000)
(20,000)
Balance at 31 March 2026
10,000
20,000
1,957,933
1,987,933
WHITFIELD & BROWN (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Year ended
Period ended
31 March 2026
31 March 2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
25
1,122,360
226,577
Interest paid
(26,331)
(44,100)
Income taxes paid
(2,414)
(37,189)
Net cash inflow from operating activities
1,093,615
145,288
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(7,175)
(33,976)
Proceeds from disposal of tangible fixed assets
-
0
85,972
Interest received
23,593
24,414
Net cash generated from investing activities
16,418
76,410
Financing activities
Repayment of borrowings
(54,980)
(73,124)
Payment of finance leases obligations
(16,922)
(104,718)
Dividends paid
(20,000)
(30,000)
Net cash used in financing activities
(91,902)
(207,842)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
1,018,131
13,856
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
1,115,000
1,101,144
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
2,133,131
1,115,000
WHITFIELD & BROWN (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

Whitfield & Brown (Developments) Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Halton House, Gorsey Lane, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0RP.

1.1
Reporting period

The financial statements are prepared for the 12 month period to 31 March 2026.

 

The comparative amounts presented in the financial statements are for the 18 month period to 31 March 2025 and therefore are not entirely comparable.

1.2
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. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.3
Going concern

Atruet the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.4
Revenue

Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.

Revenue from contracts for the provision of construction services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion when the stage of completion, costs incurred and costs to complete can be estimated reliably. The stage of completion is calculated by using third party valuations at regular intervals (usually monthly) to quantify the work done and the progress against the initial contract. Where the outcome cannot be estimated reliably, revenue is recognised only to the extent of the expenses recognised that it is probable will be recovered.

1.5
Tangible fixed assets

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

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

Plant and machinery
At 25% straight line
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
At 20% straight line
Motor vehicles
At 25% straight line

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

WHITFIELD & BROWN (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.6
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible 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.

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.

1.7
Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.

At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.

1.8
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.

1.9
Financial instruments

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

 

Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

 

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.

WHITFIELD & BROWN (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.

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 company 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 company after deducting all of its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans 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.

WHITFIELD & BROWN (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Other financial liabilities

Derivatives, including interest rate swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts, are not basic financial instruments. Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in profit or loss in finance costs or finance income as appropriate, unless hedge accounting is applied and the hedge is a cash flow hedge.

 

Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. Debt instruments may be designated as being measured at fair value through profit or loss to eliminate or reduce an accounting mismatch or if the instruments are measured and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.10
Equity instruments

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

1.11
Taxation

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

Current tax

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

Deferred tax

Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the Balance Sheet date where transactions have occurred at that date that will result in an obligation to pay more, or a right to pay less tax.

 

Deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that the directors consider that it is more likely than not that there will be suitable taxable profits from which the future reversal of the underlying timing differences can be deducted.

 

Deferred tax is measured on an undiscounted basis at the rates that are expected to apply in the periods in which timing differences reverse, based on tax rates and laws enacted or substantively enacted at the Balance Sheet date.

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 when the company has 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.

WHITFIELD & BROWN (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.12
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.

1.13
Retirement benefits

Contributions to personal pension schemes are charged to the profit and loss account as paid.

1.14
Leases
As lessee

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.

 

Assets held under finance leases are 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 is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is 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, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.

2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

WHITFIELD & BROWN (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
(Continued)
- 18 -
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.

Useful economic lives of fixed assets

The company depreciates tangible assets over their estimated useful lives. The estimation of the useful lives of assets is based on historic performance as well as expectations about future use and therefore requires assumptions to be applied by management. The actual lives of these assets can vary depending on a variety of factors. Judgement is applied by the directors when determining the residual values for plant, machinery and equipment. When determining the residual value management assesses the amount that the company would currently obtain for the disposal of the asset, if it were already of the condition expected at the end of its useful economic life. Where possible this is done with reference to external market prices.

Recoverability of debtors

Bad debts are recognised where there are indicators of non-recoverability, and appropriate action has been taken to recover the debt unsuccessfully. When assessing recoverability, the directors consider factors such as the ageing of the receivables, past experience of recoverability, and the credit profile of individual groups of customers.

Impairment of fixed assets

Where an indication of impairment exists, the directors will carry out an impairment review to determine the recoverable amount, which is the higher of fair value less cost to sell and value in use. The value in use calculation requires the directors to estimate the future cash flows expected to arise from the asset or the cash generating unit and a suitable discount rate in order to calculate present value.

3
Turnover and other revenue

An analysis of the company's turnover is as follows:

2026
2025
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Sales
24,184,110
24,570,661
2026
2025
£
£
Other revenue
Interest income
23,593
24,414
WHITFIELD & BROWN (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 19 -
4
Operating profit
2026
2025
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
£
£
Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of the company's financial statements
10,000
9,680
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
43,931
63,134
Profit on disposal of tangible fixed assets
-
(13,464)
Operating lease charges
69,830
38,264
5
Employees

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

2026
2025
Number
Number
Management & administration
31
30

Their aggregate remuneration comprised:

2026
2025
£
£
Wages and salaries
1,619,587
2,216,810
Social security costs
210,519
245,351
Pension costs
99,694
153,011
1,929,800
2,615,172
6
Directors' remuneration
2026
2025
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
249,453
382,363
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
65,323
108,846
314,776
491,209
Remuneration disclosed above include the following amounts paid to the highest paid director:
2026
2025
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
95,000
112,500
WHITFIELD & BROWN (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 20 -
7
Interest receivable and similar income
2026
2025
£
£
Interest income
Interest on bank deposits
23,593
24,414
2026
2025
Investment income includes the following:
£
£
Interest on financial assets not measured at fair value through profit or loss
23,593
24,414
8
Interest payable and similar expenses
2026
2025
£
£
Interest on financial liabilities measured at amortised cost
Interest on bank overdrafts and loans
8,294
21,787
Other finance costs
Interest on finance leases and hire purchase contracts
18,037
22,313
26,331
44,100
9
Taxation
2026
2025
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
69,895
2,458
Adjustments in respect of prior periods
-
0
1,013
Total current tax
69,895
3,471
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
(9,804)
6,427
Total tax charge
60,091
9,898
WHITFIELD & BROWN (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
9
Taxation
(Continued)
- 21 -

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
225,333
18,605
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2025: 25%)
56,333
4,651
Effects of:
Expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
3,758
4,536
Adjustments in respect of prior years
-
0
1,013
Tax at marginal rate
-
0
(302)
Taxation charge in the financial statements
60,091
9,898
10
Dividends
2026
2025
£
£
Interim paid
20,000
30,000
11
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and machinery
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 April 2025
2,750
35,238
193,337
231,325
Additions
7,175
-
0
-
0
7,175
At 31 March 2026
9,925
35,238
193,337
238,500
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2025
2,750
35,238
61,238
99,226
Depreciation charged in the year
598
-
0
43,333
43,931
At 31 March 2026
3,348
35,238
104,571
143,157
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2026
6,577
-
0
88,766
95,343
At 31 March 2025
-
0
-
0
132,099
132,099
WHITFIELD & BROWN (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 22 -
12
Financial instruments
2026
2025
£
£
Carrying amount of financial assets
Debt instruments measured at amortised cost
4,169,367
4,644,016
Carrying amount of financial liabilities
Measured at amortised cost
3,509,427
2,816,677
13
Stocks
2026
2025
£
£
Work in progress
-
59,614
14
Debtors
2026
2025
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
2,945,726
3,400,669
Gross amounts owed by contract customers
83,565
-
0
Amounts owed by group undertakings
1,223,641
1,243,347
Prepayments and accrued income
-
0
23,298
4,252,932
4,667,314

The amount owed by the group undertakings will be repaid over more than one year.

15
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2026
2025
Notes
£
£
Obligations under finance leases
18
16,922
16,922
Other borrowings
17
55,284
55,070
Trade creditors
3,325,947
2,572,649
Corporation tax
69,939
2,458
Other taxation and social security
892,725
1,281,015
Other creditors
7,453
160
Accruals and deferred income
30,162
26,101
4,398,432
3,954,375
WHITFIELD & BROWN (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 23 -
16
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2026
2025
Notes
£
£
Obligations under finance leases
18
73,659
90,581
Other borrowings
17
-
0
55,194
73,659
145,775
17
Loans and overdrafts
2026
2025
£
£
Other loans
55,284
110,264
Payable within one year
55,284
55,070
Payable after one year
-
0
55,194

The other loans bear interest at 8.8% per annum and are unsecured. They are being repaid by 60 monthly instalments until February 2027.

18
Finance lease obligations
2026
2025
Amounts due:
£
£
Within one year
16,922
16,922
After more than one year
73,659
90,581
90,581
107,503
2026
2025
Future minimum lease payments due:
£
£
Within one year
16,922
16,922
In two to five years
73,659
90,581
90,581
107,503

Finance lease payments represent rentals payable by the company for certain items of plant and machinery. Leases include purchase options at the end of the lease period, and no restrictions are placed on the use of the assets. The average lease term is 5 years. All leases are on a fixed repayment basis and no arrangements have been entered into for contingent rental payments.

WHITFIELD & BROWN (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 24 -
19
Deferred taxation

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset where the company has a legally enforceable right to do so. The following is the analysis of the deferred tax balances (after offset) for financial reporting purposes:

Liabilities
Liabilities
2026
2025
Balances:
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
22,107
31,186
Short term timing differences
(725)
-
21,382
31,186
2026
Movements in the year:
£
Liability at 1 April 2025
31,186
Credit to profit or loss
(9,804)
Liability at 31 March 2026
21,382

The deferred tax liability set out above is expected to reverse and relates to accelerated capital allowances that are expected to mature within the same period.

20
Retirement benefit schemes
2026
2025
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
99,694
153,011

The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.

21
Share capital
2026
2025
2026
2025
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary of £1 each
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
22
Operating lease commitments
As lessee
WHITFIELD & BROWN (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
22
Operating lease commitments
(Continued)
- 25 -

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

2026
2025
£
£
Within 1 year
17,178
-
0
Years 2-5
28,965
-
0
46,143
-
0
23
Related party transactions

Whitfield and Brown (Holdings) Limited

 

Whitfield and Brown (Holdings) Limited is the parent company of Whitfield & Brown (Developments) Limited.

 

At the year end the balance outstanding from Whitfield and Brown (Holdings) Limited was £1,223,641. (2025 - £1,243,347).

 

The loan bears no right to interest and has no set repayment terms.

24
Ultimate controlling party

The company's ultimate parent undertaking at the balance sheet date was Whitfield & Brown (Holdings) Limited, a company registered in England and Wales. Its registered office is Halton House, Gorsey Lane, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0RP.

25
Cash generated from operations
2026
2025
£
£
Profit after taxation
165,242
8,707
Adjustments for:
Taxation charged
60,091
9,898
Finance costs
26,331
44,100
Investment income
(23,593)
(24,414)
Gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets
-
(13,464)
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
43,931
63,134
Movements in working capital:
Decrease in stocks
59,614
278,348
Decrease/(increase) in debtors
414,382
(779,139)
Increase in creditors
376,362
639,407
Cash generated from operations
1,122,360
226,577
WHITFIELD & BROWN (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 26 -
26
Analysis of changes in net funds
1 April 2025
Cash flows
31 March 2026
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
1,115,000
1,018,131
2,133,131
Borrowings excluding overdrafts
(110,264)
54,980
(55,284)
Lease liabilities
(107,503)
16,922
(90,581)
897,233
1,090,033
1,987,266
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