TRAFALGAR PROPERTY GROUP PLC
ANNUAL REPORT AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
31 MARCH 2020
Company Registration No. 04340125
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Officers and Professional Advisers
Chairman's Statement
Strategic Report
Directors' Report
Independent Auditor's Report
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Accounting Policies
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Company Balance Sheet
Company Statement of Changes in Equity
Notes to the Company Financial Statements
Explanation of Resolutions at the Annual General Meeting
Notice of Annual General Meeting
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4
5 –8
9 – 12
13 – 16
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20
21– 27
28– 37
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40– 45
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47– 48
OFFICERS AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISERS
DIRECTORS
J Dubois
N A C Lott
P A Treadaway
SECRETARY
N W Narraway
REGISTERED OFFICE
Chequers Barn
Bough Beech
Edenbridge
Kent TN8 7PD
REGISTERED NUMBER:
04340125
AUDITOR
NOMINATED ADVISER
REGISTRARS
MHA MacIntyre Hudson
2 London Wall Place
Barbican
London
EC2Y 5AU
Spark & Advisory Partners Ltd
5 St John’s Lane
London EC1M 4BH
Neville Registrars Ltd
Neville House
Steelpark Road
Halesowen
West Midlands B62 8HD
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Trafalgar Property Group Plc
CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT
for the year ended 31 March 2020
On behalf of the Board, I present Trafalgar Property Group Plc (the Group), results for the year ended 31 March
2020 which includes two property sales and a car park space sale completed in the year. The overall result was
disappointing, as can be seen in the attached Accounts and Strategic Report, although an improvement on the
previous year’s loss. We are continuing to search for profitable sites for planning gains and development
possibilities.
Financials
The year under review saw the Group turnover at £1,970,106 (2019: £2,128,189), with a loss after tax of
£1,022,898 (2019: Loss £2,296,422), after taking into account exceptional items as detailed in note 20 to the
accounts.
Management have performed a review of the assets and liabilities of the underlying subsidiaries which form the
value of the anticipated profits on ongoing developments. In addition, the value of land options in TR+ have
been re-assessed. At the time of approval of the financial statements there is no confirmed planning permission
on these land options.
Due to the uncertainties and timing of developments it has been agreed by management not to include any future
anticipated profits of developments in their assessment. Therefore, the net asset value of the underlying
investments and inventory does not support the Group’s carrying value of investments in the subsidiaries.
Management have concluded that an impairment of the investments is prudent and that these will be written
down to zero, resulting in an exceptional charge of £595,452 (2019: £1,559,319).
The cash on the balance sheet at the end of the year was £27,969 (2019: £32,800) and the Group continues to
have sufficient bank facilities for all planned activities.
In July 2020 we completed a share issue raising £750,000 of cash, before expenses, which provides additional
cash reserves for our planned activities.
Business Environment and Outlook
Our recent move into the assisted living sector has not proved to be a success so we are now concentrating on
our core activity of property development for residential homes and apartments.
On 27 May, 2019 Chris Johnson and his son Alex Johnson stepped down from the Group Board, although they
remain involved as Directors of subsidiaries. On the same day, Paul Treadaway was appointed as the new Group
Managing Director which strengthens the Board with his particular expertise in the sector for assisted living
developments as well as conventional property developments. This retains a good balance of complementary
skills on the Board. We are currently progressing offers of finance alongside our planning applications so that we
should be well placed to commence our developments as soon as planning permits.
The effects of the Covid 19 pandemic have affected our business since March as sales of completed units have
been delayed by some months. Fortunately we had completed the construction phase of these units although
there have also been delays to the obtaining of planning permission for other potential new sites. Like most
businesses, we are aware of our need to conduct ourselves carefully to preserve the health of our staff and
customers.
I would refer you to the Strategic Report that covers our activities in more detail.
James Dubois
Chairman
29th September 2020
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Trafalgar Property Group Plc
STRATEGIC REPORT
for the year ended 31 March 2020
Business review, results and dividends
All trading and property assets of Trafalgar Property Group Plc (Group) are held in the name of the Group or its
subsidiaries as follows:
Trafalgar New Homes Limited (TNH)
Trafalgar Retirement+ Limited (TR+)
Selmat Limited – acquired April 2019 (Selmat)
Combe Bank Homes (Oakhurst) Limited (Oakhurst)
Combe Homes (Borough Green) Limited (Borough Green)
All bank and mortgage borrowings are the liability of TNH, the wholly owned subsidiary of the Group, apart
from the mortgages on the four properties held by Selmat. The shares of the Group are quoted on the London
Stock Exchange AIM market.
The principal activity of the Group continues to be that of home building and property development and the
consolidated results of the year’s trading, are shown below. The consolidated loss for the year was £1,022,898
(2019: Loss £ 2,296,422) after taking into account exceptional items as mentioned in note 20 to the accounts.
Principal risks & uncertainties
Set out below are certain risk factors which could have an impact on the Group's long-term performance. The
factors discussed below should not be regarded as a complete and comprehensive statement of all potential
risks and uncertainties facing the Group.
The principal risks and uncertainties facing the Group are:
1. Any possibility that lending criteria from the Group’s bankers may harden with little prior notice.
2. Construction costs may escalate and eat into gross profit margins.
3. Heavy overheads may be incurred especially when projects have been completed and before others
have been commenced.
4. The Group could pay too much for land acquisitions.
5. The Group’s reliance on key members of staff.
6. The market may deteriorate, damaging liquidity of the Group and future revenues.
The Group considers that it mitigates these risks with the following policies and actions:
1. The Group affords its bankers and other lenders a strong level of asset and income cover and maintains
good relationships with a range of funding sources from which it is able to secure finance on favourable
terms.
2. Construction costs are outsourced on a fixed price contract basis, thereby passing on to the contractor
all risk of development cost overspend, including from increased material, labour or other costs.
3. Most other professional services are also outsourced, thus providing a known fixed cost before any
project is taken forward and avoiding the risk that can arise in employing in-house professionals at a
high unproductive overhead at times when activity is slack.
4. Land buying decisions are taken at board level, after careful research by the Directors personally, who
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Trafalgar Property Group Plc
STRATEGIC REPORT
for the year ended 31 March 2020
have substantial experience of the house building industry, potential construction issues and the local
market.
The Group focuses on a niche market sector of new home developments in the range of four to twenty
units. Within this unit size, competition to purchase development sites from land buyers is relatively
weak, as this size is unattractive to major national and regional house builders who require a larger
scale to justify their administration and overheads, whilst being too many units for the smaller
independent builder to finance or undertake as a project. Within this market, there are opportunities to
negotiate land acquisitions on favourable terms. Many competitors who also focus on this niche have
yet to recapitalise and are unable to raise finance.
5. Many of the activities are outsourced and each of the Directors is fully aware of the activities of all
members.
6. The Group has a rigorous corporate governance policy appropriate for a publicly quoted company with
ambitions substantially to raise its profile within the wider investor community.
Operations review
A summary of the results for the year is as follows:-
Revenue for the year
Gross profit/(loss)
Loss after taxation
2020
£
2019
£
Restated
1,970,106
154,068 (264,171)
(2,296,422)
(1,022,898)
2,128,189
Group turnover for the year amounted to £1,970,106 (2019: £2,128,189), representing the sale of two (2019:
five) residential properties plus a car park space. During the first six months to 30 September, 2019 the Group
reclassified four properties from Trading Stock to Investment Property. These were assessed to be at fair market
value and transferred to a newly acquired investment company. In the interim accounts this was recorded on the
face of the profit and loss account as turnover and cost of sales at no profit. As part of the year-end audit process
the treatment of this transaction has been amended and removed from turnover and cost of sales in the Group
accounts and shown instead as an inter-group transfer. This adjustment has had no effect on profit or cashflow.
After taking into account the overheads of the Group, there was a loss recorded for the year of £1,022,898 after
exceptional items as detailed in note 20.
There will be no tax charge and the Company now has tax losses being carried forward of £4,381,991
(2019: losses £3,364,609).
The loss per share during the year was (0.21p), (2019: loss per share 0.54p).
As can be seen from the above , the Group failed to achieve a profit for the year under review and, as at the year
end, all remaining residential units have been sold being the executive house at Saxons, the sale of an option in
Ewell and the remaining car park space at Borough Green site. Going forward five of a total of six units at the
Sheerness Site are, as at the date of this report, all under offer with further options opportunities being explored.
Directors’ duties under S172
The Directors believe that, individually and together, they have acted in the way they consider, in good faith,
would be most likely to promote the success of the Group for the benefit of its members as a whole, having
regard to the stakeholders and matters set out in s172(1)(a-f) of the companies Act 2006 in the decisions taken
during the year ended 31 March 2020.
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Trafalgar Property Group Plc
STRATEGIC REPORT
for the year ended 31 March 2020
Our Board of Directors remain aware of their responsibilities both within and outside of the Group. Within the
limitations of a Group with so few employees we endeavour to follow these principles:
Purpose, vision and strategy: this is set out on pages 3 and 4 of the Strategic Report and we recognise
our role in identifying opportunities to develop homes and apartments to the best quality standards.
Group policies: these are reviewed annually and staff and Directors are encouraged to improve their
skillset as appropriate.
Culture and people: we fully support a culture where all customers, staff and suppliers are treated in
an open and honest fashion, irrespective of race, gender, ethnic, disabilities or other scenarios.
Board structure: the role of the Board is reviewed annually with a clear focus on the specific roles
assigned to each individual to enable the Board to properly support each member of staff.
Freedom within a framework: we are developing a new framework for communicating this freedom
in a straight-forward methodology.
Risk and internal control framework: risks and controls are subject to discussion at quarterly Board
meetings. Every project undertaken by the Group is analysed with a view to limiting the risks to the
Group and its Stakeholders before proceeding with implementation.
Key performance indicators (KPIs)
Management are closely involved in the day to day operations of the Group and are very aware of cashflows and
expenditure. However, Management believe that the key indicators of performance for the Group are the
revenue and profitability achieved during the period. These measures are disclosed above in the operations
review.
Development Pipeline & outlook
The year under review was not without its difficulties. In the residential division delays occurred on the building
programme for the various properties that were still in the course of construction, or being finished off, with
contractors appointed to complete the works but unable to follow the timetable laid down for completion of
those works.
The delays lead to escalating interest costs on borrowing and therefore affected the profitability of the completed
units that were for sale, on the disposal of the same.
During the year under review, Selmat was acquired to enable the retention of selected unsold properties rather
than selling them into a declining market. Four properties were transferred as an intergroup transaction and let
out on Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreements, the rental income generated being substantially in excess of the
borrowing cost of each property. Currently the Group holds these four rented properties, valued at £1,975,000 as
investment property.
During the year work has continued on the 6 town house site at Sheerness, Kent where, again, contractor
difficulties were experienced with the appointed contractor ceasing work on site resulting in the Group having
to appoint an alternative contractor to complete the works. Work on site has been completed and five of these
properties are under offer, under the Government’s Help To Buy Scheme.
Whilst TR+ continue to identify and secure new land opportunities for extra/care and assisted living, they are
equally focused on obtaining a successful outcome on the sites currently under option and/or in for planning.
Once planning has been achieved then the sites can be built out and placed for sale on the open market, or in the
case of the smaller residential schemes, sold on with planning, both options being profitable to the business.
Options have been secured for residential development in Ashtead, Epsom, Leatherhead and Send Surrey. Of
these sites, Ashtead and Epsom were sold on once planning permission had been granted to show a profit in the
current year. It is our intention to develop the Leatherhead and Send sites once planning is granted.
During the year TR+ entered into a guarantee agreement for £240,000 for funds supplied by Mr C Johnson,
being a deposit forfeited by Randell House Ltd, a subsidiary of TR+. This is related to the acquisition of an
assisted living site in Camberley Surrey, where the acquisition was not completed owing to a lack of funding.
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Trafalgar Property Group Plc
STRATEGIC REPORT
for the year ended 31 March 2020
Since then, Randell House Ltd has been dissolved on 22 September, 2020.
Financial Instruments
Information relating to the financial instruments is now included in the Directors’ Report on pages 9-12.
Paul Treadaway
Director
29th September, 2020
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Trafalgar Property Group Plc
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
for the year ended 31 March 2020
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
The Directors present their Report and Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2020.
Results and dividends
The results for the year are set out on page 17.
The Directors do not recommend the payment of a final dividend for the year (2019: nil).
Directors
The following Directors have held office since 1 April 2019 and have all served for the entire accounting year:-
N A C Lott
J Dubois
Appointed in year:
P A Treadaway – appointed 27/5/19
Resignations in the year:
C C Johnson – resigned 27/05/19
A D Johnson – resigned 27/05/19
D C Stocks – resigned 10/12/19
The Company has in place an insurance policy in relation to Directors indemnity during both years.
Conflicts of interest
Under the articles of association of the company and in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act
2006, a Director must avoid a situation where he has, or can have, a direct or indirect interest that conflicts, or
possibly may conflict with the company's interests. However, the Directors may authorise conflicts and
potential conflicts, as they deem appropriate. As a safeguard, only Directors who have no interest in the
matter being considered will be able to take the relevant decision, and the Directors will be able to impose
limits or conditions when giving authorisation if they think this is appropriate. During the financial year ended
31 March 2020, the Directors have authorised no such conflicts or potential conflicts.
Directors’ interests in shares
Directors' interests in the shares of the Company, including family interests, at 31 March 2020 were as
follows:-
31.03.2020
31.03.2019
Ordinary shares - 0.1p each
Ordinary shares - 0.1p each
C C Johnson
A Johnson
J Dubois
N Lott
D C Stocks
P Treadaway
186,815,803
1,868
4,000,000
500,000
80,330,532
106,484,658
186,815,803
1,868
1,500,000
500,000
80,330,532
106,484,658
On 31 May 2019 62,500,000 additional shares were issued being ordinary 0.01p shares and 0.03p premium
shares.
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Trafalgar Property Group Plc
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
for the year ended 31 March 2020
P Treadaway was a shareholder as at 31 March, 2019 but not a Group Director at that time.
C C Johnson, A D Johnson and D C Stocks were Directors and shareholders as at 31 March, 2019 but only
shareholders at 31 March, 2020.
Other substantial shareholdings
As at 16 September, 2020, being the latest practicable date before the issue of these financial statements, the
company had been notified of the following shareholdings which constitute 3% or more of the total issued shares
of the company at that date.
C.C. Johnson
C Akers
P Treadaway
Statement of directors’ responsibilities
Ordinary
shares
No.
186,815,803
145,190,380
187,734,658
Shareholding
%
13.11
10.17
13.17
Company law requires the Directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the
Directors have elected to prepare the consolidated financial statements in accordance with EU adopted IFRS and
the Company financial statements in accordance with FRS 102 and applicable law. Under company law the
Directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of
the state of affairs of the Group and of the profit or loss of the Group for that year. In preparing these financial
statements, the Directors are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures
disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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
Group’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Group 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.
They are further responsible for ensuring that the Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors and other
information included in the Annual Report and Financial Statements is prepared in accordance with applicable
law in the United Kingdom.
The maintenance and integrity of the Group website is the responsibility of the Directors; the work carried out by
the auditors does not involve the consideration of these matters and, accordingly, the auditors accept no
responsibility or any changes that may have occurred in the accounts since they were initially presented on the
website.
Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of the accounts and the other
information included in annual reports may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
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Trafalgar Property Group Plc
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
for the year ended 31 March 2020
Corporate Governance Statement
The Board of the Group recognise the value of good corporate governance and has through the year ended 31
March 2020 implemented corporate governance procedures appropriate for the present size of the entity having
given due regard to the Corporate Governance Code for Small and Mid-Size Quoted Companies issued by the
Quoted Companies Alliance (“QCA”). In accordance with AIM Rule 26 as amended, the Company has decided
to apply the QCA Corporate Governance Code (“QCA Code”) issued by the QCA in May 2018 and has
published on its website details of the QCA Code, how the Company has complied with the QCA Code and,
where it departs from the QCA Code, an explanation of the reasons for doing so.
Board Structure
The Board consists of three Directors of which one is executive and two non-executive, all of whom hold shares
in the Group.
The Board meets as and when required and is satisfied that it is provided with information in an appropriate
form and quality to enable it to discharge its duties. All Directors are required to retire by rotation with one
third of the board seeking re-election each year.
Due to the current size of the Group, the duties that would normally be attributed to The Nomination Committee,
have been undertaken by the board as a whole.
The board has undertaken a formal assessment of the auditor's independence and will continue to do so at least
annually. This assessment includes:
a review of non-audit services provided to the company and the related fees;
a review of the auditor's own procedures for ensuring the independence of the audit firm and parties
and staff involved in the audit, including regular rotation of the audit partner; and
obtaining confirmation from the auditor that, in their professional judgement, they are independent.
Internal Controls
The Board is responsible for the Group's system of internal controls and for reviewing their effectiveness. The
internal controls are designed to ensure the reliability of financial information for both internal and external
purposes. The Directors are satisfied that the current controls are effective with regard to the size of the Group.
Any internal control system can only provide reasonable, but not absolute assurance against material mis-
statement or loss. Given the size of the Group, the Board has assessed that there is currently no need for an
internal audit function.
Financial Instruments
The Group’s principal financial instruments comprise cash at bank, bank loans, other loans and various items
within current assets and current liabilities that arise directly from its operations. The Directors consider that the
key financial risk is liquidity. This risk is explained in the section headed ‘Principal risks and uncertainties’ in
the Annual Report and Accounts on page 5.
Information relating to the financial instruments is now included in the Strategic Report on pages 5-8.
Future Developments
Information relating to future developments is included in the Strategic Report on pages 5-8.
Provision of information to auditor
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Trafalgar Property Group Plc
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
for the year ended 31 March 2020
Each of the persons who are Directors at the time when this Directors’ Report is approved has confirmed that:
so far as that Director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Group’s auditor is
unaware; and
that Director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a Director in order to be aware of
any information need by the Group’s auditor in connection with preparing their report and to establish
that the Group’s auditor is aware of the information.
Auditor
The auditor, MHA MacIntyre Hudson, will be proposed for re-appointment in accordance with Section 489 of
the Companies Act 2006.
This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
Paul Treadaway Director
29th September 2020
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF TRAFALGAR PROPERTY
GROUP PLC
Independent auditor’s report to the members of Trafalgar Property Group plc
1. Our Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Trafalgar Property Group plc (the parent) and its subsidiaries (the
group) for the year ended 31 March 2020.
The financial statements that we have audited comprise:
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
Group and company statement of financial position
Group statement of changes in equity
Statement of changes in equity
Group and company statement of cashflows
Notes of the financial statements, including the accounting policies.
The financial reporting framework of the group that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the European Union. The financial reporting
framework that has been applied in the preparation of the parent company financial statements is applicable law
and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted
Accounting Practice).
In our opinion:
the financial statements give a true and fair view of the state of the Group’s and of the parent
company’s affairs as at 31 March 2020 and the Group’s loss for the year then ended;
the group financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union;
the parent company financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with United
Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act
2006; as regards the group financial statements, Article 4 of the IAS Regulation.
2. 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 and the parent
company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in
the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard as applied to listed entities, and we have fulfilled our ethical
responsibilities in accordance with those requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is
sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
3. Material uncertainty regarding going concern
We draw your attention to note 3 in the financial statements which states that the group incurred substantial
losses during the year and the continued requirements for successful future equity or debt fund raising. The
impact of this together with other matters set out in the note, indicate that a material uncertainty exists that may
cast significant doubt on the group’s ability to continue as a going concern. Our opinion is not modified in
respect of this matter.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF TRAFALGAR PROPERTY
GROUP PLC
Overview
Materiality
Group
£68K
2% of gross assets
Company
£7K
2% of gross assets
Key audit matters
Group
4. Key audit matters
Valuation of inventory
Undisclosed Related Party transactions
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of
the financial statements of the current period and include the most significant assessed risks of material
misstatement (whether or not due to fraud) that we identified. These matters included those matters which had
the greatest effect on: the overall audit strategy, the allocation of resources in the audit; and directing the efforts
of the engagement team and, as required for listed entities, our results from those procedures. These matters were
addressed in the context of our audit of the financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon,
and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
Valuation of inventory
The Risk
Our response
There is a risk that inventory in
the financial statements might not
be valued correctly either at initial
recognition or when assessing the
recoverability at the year end.
This balance is required to be
measured at the lower of cost and
net realisable value.
requires
significant
This
judgement
from management.
These factors increase the risk of a
material misstatement.
We reviewed the accounting policy to be adopted by management and
assessed its consistency with the requirements of IAS 2 on inventories.
We reviewed and discussed each material inventory item, as these relate
to specific sites being developed, with the Directors.
We tested additions to inventory in the year and corroborated to
supporting evidence.
A material element of these balances was capitalised borrowing costs
and we considered this against the requirements of IAS 32 and
confirmed that the requirements were appropriately applied.
We reviewed the Directors assessment of the recoverability of each
inventory item and confirmed these to post year end sales were possible.
Result of our procedures
We concluded that inventory was appropriately valued and presented within the financial statements.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF TRAFALGAR PROPERTY
GROUP PLC
Undisclosed Related Party transactions
The Risk
Our response
The Group enters into a significant
transactions with
number of
related parties, both intra-group
transactions and with individuals
related to the Group. There is a
risk that transactions (particularly
any transactions which are not at
arm’s length) and balances with
related parties are undisclosed.
Our procedures included an assessment of the presentation of related
party transactions in the financial statements. This focussed primarily on
the Directors’ loan accounts.
We reviewed movements on these balances in the year and vouched
items to supporting evidence.
We discussed with management the nature and purpose of these items
and considered whether disclosure sufficiently addressed these matters.
In addition we obtained written confirmations of the balances from all
disclosed parties and confirmed key terms to agreements.
Result of our procedures
We concluded that the classification and disclosure of related party transactions is complete and appropriate.
5. Our application of materiality
Our definition of materiality considers the value of error or omission in the financial statements that would
change or influence the economic decision of a reasonably knowledgeable person. Materiality is used in
planning the scope of our work, executing that work and evaluating the results.
Materiality in respect of the group was set at £68K and for the parent company was £7K which was determined
based on 2% of gross assets.
6. An overview of the scope of our audit
The group consists of 6 reporting components all of which were considered to be significant components of the
group, Trafalgar Property Group Plc, Trafalgar New Homes Limited, Trafalgar Retirement + Limited, Combe
Bank Homes (Oakhurst) Limited, Combe Homes (Borough Green) Ltd and Selma Limited. The significant
components were subjected to full scope audits for the purposes of our audit report on the group financial
statements.
7. We have nothing to report on the other information in the Annual Report
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
of 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.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF TRAFALGAR PROPERTY
GROUP PLC
the information given in the strategic report and the directors’ report for the financial year for which the
financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the strategic report and the directors’ report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal
requirements.
8. 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 or the directors’ report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006
requires is 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.
9. 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.
10. 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 aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence
the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial
Reporting Council’s website at: [website link]. This description forms part of our auditor’s report.
11. 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.
Andrew Moyser FCA FCCA
Senior Statutory Auditor
for and on behalf of MHA MacIntyre Hudson
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor
London
29 September 2020
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Trafalgar Property Group Plc
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the year ended 31 March 2020
Revenue
Cost of sales
Gross profit/(loss)
Administrative expenses
Year
ended
Year
ended
31 March
2020
£
31 March
2019
Restated
£
Note
1
1,970,106
2,128,189
(1,816,038)
(2,392,360)
154,068
(264,171)
(541,397)
(472,932)
Operating (loss)
3
(387,329)
(737,103)
(Loss) before interest
Other income
Exceptional items
Interest payable and similar charges
(Loss) before taxation
Tax payable on (loss) on ordinary activities
(Loss) after taxation for the year attributable to equity
holders of the parent
Other comprehensive income attributable to equity
holders of the parent
Total comprehensive (loss) for the year
(Loss) attributable to:
Equity holders of the Parent
Total comprehensive (loss) for the year attributable to:
Equity holders of the Parent
2
20
5
6
(387,329)
(737,103)
-
-
(595,452)
(1,559,319)
(40,117)
-
(1,022,898)
(2,296,422)
-
-
(1,022,898)
(2,296,422)
-
-
(1,022,898)
(2,296,422)
(1,022,898)
(2,296,422)
(1,022,898)
(2,296,422)
(LOSS) PER ORDINARY SHARE:
Basic/diluted
7
(0.21)p
(0.54)p
All results in the current and preceding financial year derive from continuing operations.
The notes on pages 21 to 37 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
For the year ended 31 March 2020
31 March
31 March
TOTAL ASSETS
Non-current assets
Plant and equipment
Investment property
Current assets
Inventory
Trade and other receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
EQUITIES & LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Borrowings
Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax
Borrowings
Total liabilities
Equity attributable to equity holders of the Company
Called up share capital
Share premium account
Reverse acquisition reserve
Profit & loss account
Total Equity
Total Equity & Liabilities
8
9
12
10
11
13
14
6
14
15
16
Note
2020
£
1,423
1,975,000
1,976,423
2019
£
1,339
-
1,339
1,212,692
42,299
27,969
1,282,960
4,481,230
92,092
32,800
4,606,122
3,259,383
4,607,461
548,804
555,000
442,203
2,502,462
1,103,804
2,944,665
-
5,575,884
-
4,273,103
6,679,688
7,217,768
2,633,067
2,660,862
(2,817,633)
(5,896,601)
(3,420,305)
3,259,383
2,570,567
2,510,462
(2,817,633)
(4,873,703)
(2,610,307)
4,607,461
These financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 29 September,
2020 and are signed on its behalf by:
P Treadaway: ………………………………………. J Dubois: ……………………………………………
The notes on pages 21 to 37 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
As at 31 March 2020
Re
Share capital
Share
premium
£
£
Reverse
acquisition
reserve
£
Retained
profits
/(losses)
£
At 1 April 2018
2,570,567
2,510,462
(2,817,633)
(2,577,281)
Loss for the year
Total comprehensive
income for the year
Issue of shares
Share issue costs
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total equity
£
(313,885)
(2,296,422)
-
(2,296,422)
-
(2,296,422)
(2,296,422)
-
-
- -
-
-
At 31 March 2019
2,570,567
2,510,462
(2,817,633)
(4,873,703)
(2,610,307)
At 1 April 2019
2,570,567
2,510,462
(2,817,633)
(4,873,703)
(2,610,307)
(Loss) for year
Total comprehensive
(loss) for the year
-
-
-
-
-
(1,022,898)
(1,022,898)
-
(1,022,898)
(1,022,898)
Issue of shares
62,500
187,500
Share issue costs
-
(37,100)
-
-
-
-
250,000
(37,100)
At 31 March 2020
2,633,067
2,660,862
(2,817,633)
(5,896,601)
(3,420,305)
The reverse acquisition reserve was created in accordance with IFRS3 ‘Business Combinations’. The reserve
arises due to the elimination of the Company’s investment in TNH (formerly Combe Bank Homes Limited).
Since the shareholders of TNH became the majority shareholders of the enlarged group, the acquisition is
accounted for as though there is a continuation of the legal subsidiary’s financial statements. In reverse
acquisition accounting, the business combination’s costs are deemed to have been incurred by the legal
subsidiary. Retained profit/(losses) relate to the profits/ losses earned by the business that have not been
distributed and have built up over the years of trading.
For the purpose of preparing the consolidated financial statement of the Group, share capital represents the
nominal value of the issued share capital of 0.1p per share (2018: 0.1p per share). Share premium represents the
excess over nominal value of the fair value consideration received for equity shares net of expenses plus deferred
shares of 0.9p after issued share capital of 1p.
On 31 May 2019 62,500,000 additional shares were issued being ordinary 0.01p shares and 0.03p premium
shares. The notes on pages 21 to 37 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the year ended 31 March 2020
Cash flow from operating activities
(Loss) after taxation
Depreciation
Decrease in inventory
Decrease in receivables
Increase in payables
Interest payable and similar charges
Net cash outflow from operating activities
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Taxation
Financing activities
Issue of shares
New loan borrowings
Repaid loan borrowings
Related party new loan borrowing
Related party loan repayment
Repayment of other borrowings
Interest paid
Net cash (outflow) from financing
2020
£
2019
£
(1.022,898)
902
1,303,640
49,783
106,601
118,177
556,215
(2,296,422)
740
3,494,598
2,752
47,948
145,434
1,395,050
(986)
(986)
-
-
-
(291,045)
212,900
1,479,373
(2,502,462)
778,408
-
(400,000)
(128,279)
(560,060)
-
-
(606,048)
320,000
(794,715)
(120,000)
(328,651)
(1,529,414)
(Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents in the year
(4,831)
(425,409)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
32,800
458,209
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
27,969
32,800
The notes on pages 21 to 37 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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GROUP ACCOUNTING POLICIES
For the year ended 31 March 2020
BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
These financial statements are for Trafalgar Property Group Plc (“the Company”) and its subsidiary undertakings
(‘the Group’). The Company is a public company, limited by shares and incorporated in England and Wales.
(company number is 04340125). The Company’s registered office is Chequers Barn, Bough Beech, Edenbridge,
Kent, TN8 7PD.
The nature of the Group’s operations and its principal activities are set out in the Strategic Report on page 5.
BASIS OF PREPARATION
The Group financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRS) and interpretations adopted by the European Union (“EU”) and as applied in accordance with
the provisions of the Companies Act 2006. These financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2020 and
are presented in pounds sterling (“GBP”). The comparative year is for the year to 31 March 2019.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention in accordance with applicable
United Kingdom law. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
GOING CONCERN
The Directors have reviewed forecasts and budgets for the coming year, which have been drawn up with
appropriate regard for the current economic environment and the particular circumstances in which the Group
operates. These were prepared with reference to historical and current industry knowledge, taking into account
future strategy of the Group.
The Group continues to utilise banking sources for the financing of its developments, together with loans from
third party investors, to ensure that there is sufficient money available for the Group to undertake and complete its
various developments.
The Group do not operate an overdraft facility but borrow on a site specific basis from various bankers, with a
mix of loans from outside investors geared to some of the development properties and otherwise loaned on a
general basis to the Group.
The Board is comfortable with the structure of its bank finance, which usually involves the bank lending a modest
sum towards the land purchase for the modest sized residential development schemes, with the Group putting up
the rest of the funds required to acquire the site and the costs associated with the acquisition and then for the bank
to provide 100% of the build finance. However, difficulties have been experienced in the raising of finance for
the substantial larger extra care/assisted living schemes which the Group wishes to undertake and the Group is
accordingly actively seeking the finance for such developments at the present time.
Investor loans that are not related to specific sites are long term loans with repayment dates extending beyond the
year end and have, in the past, been renewed when they come up for repayment.
The existing operations have been generating funds to meet short-term operating cash requirements and
management are confident that the expected sales will allow the Group to meet loan repayments due within the
next twelve months or that the loans will be refinanced.
As a result of these considerations, at the time of approving the financial statements, the Directors consider that
the Company and the Group have sufficient resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable
future.
However given that a degree of uncertainty exists in the timing of future sales, and management’s ability to
refinance all loans due in the next twelve months, there exists a material uncertainty in relation to the going
concern basis adopted in the preparation of the financial statements.
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GROUP ACCOUNTING POLICIES
For the year ended 31 March 2020
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue represents the amounts receivable from the sale of properties during the year and other income directly
associated with property development. Revenue from the sale of properties is recognised when the amounts of
revenue and cost can be measured reliably, the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred
to the buyer, neither continuing managerial involvement nor effective control of the property is retained and it is
probable that the economic benefits associated with the sale will flow to the Group/company. In the majority of
cases properties are treated as sold and profits are recognised at the point of legal completion.
The Directors are of the opinion that this accounting policy accurately reflects commercial reality and the
recording of revenue for the Group.
STANDARDS ISSUED BUT NOT YET EFFECTIVE
The financial statements comply with IFRS as adopted by the European Union. A number of new and revised
Standards and Interpretations have been adopted in the current period by the Group for the first time and do not
have a material impact on the Group.
In the current year, the Group has applied a number of amendments to IFRS Standards and Interpretations
issued by the IASB that are effective for an annual period that begins on or after 1 January 2019. Their
adoption has not had any material impact on the disclosures or on the amounts reported in these financial
statements.
IFRIC 23 Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments
The Group has adopted IFRIC 23 for the first time in the current year. IFRIC 23 sets out how to determine the
accounting tax position when there is uncertainty over income tax treatments. The Interpretation requires the
Group to: • determine whether uncertain tax positions are assessed separately or as a group; and • assess
whether it is probable that a tax authority will accept an uncertain tax treatment used, or proposed to be used,
by an entity in its income tax filings: – If yes, the Group should determine its accounting tax position
consistently with the tax treatment used or planned to be used in its income tax filings. – If no, the Group
should reflect the effect of uncertainty in determining its accounting tax position using either the most likely
amount or the expected value method.
IFRS 16 Leases
IFRS 16 introduces new or amended requirements with respect to lease accounting. It introduces significant
changes to lessee accounting by removing the distinction between operating and finance lease and requiring the
recognition of a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at commencement for all leases, except for short-term
leases and leases of low value assets. In contrast to lessee accounting, the requirements for lessor accounting
have remained largely unchanged. The impact of the adoption of IFRS 16 on the Group’s consolidated financial
statements is described below.
The date of initial application of IFRS 16 for the Group is 1 April 2019.
The Group only have short-term leases and leases of low value assets. Therefore there has been no impact on
the Group financial statements as a result of IFRS 16.
New and revised IFRS Standards in issue but not yet effective
At the date of authorisation of these financial statements, the Group has not applied the following new and
revised IFRS Standards that have been issued but are not yet effective and [in some cases] had not yet been
adopted by the EU:
IFRS 10 and IAS 28 (amendments) Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its Associate or
Joint Venture
Amendments to IFRS 3 Definition of a business
Amendments to IAS 1 and IAS 8 Definition of material
Conceptual Framework Amendments to References to the Conceptual Framework in IFRS Standards
The directors do not expect that the adoption of the Standards listed above will have a material impact on the
financial statements of the Group in future periods.
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Trafalgar Property Group Plc
GROUP ACCOUNTING POLICIES
For the year ended 31 March 2020
BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Group and its subsidiaries.
The results of subsidiaries acquired during the year are included from the date of acquisition, being the date on
which the Group obtains control. They are deconsolidated on the date that control ceases.
The consideration transferred for the acquisition of a subsidiary is the fair value of the assets transferred, the
liabilities incurred and the equity interests issued by the Group. This fair value includes any contingent
consideration. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred.
When the Group ceases to have control or significant influence, any retained interest in the entity is remeasured
to its fair value, with the change in carrying amount recognised in profit or loss. The fair value is the initial
carrying amount for the purposes of subsequently accounting for the retained interest as an associate, joint
venture or financial asset. In addition, any amounts previously recognised in other comprehensive income in
respect of that entity are accounted for as if the Group had directly disposed of the related assets or liabilities.
This may mean the amounts previously recognised in other comprehensive income are reclassified to profit or
loss.
Control is achieved when the Group:
- has the power over the investee;
- is exposed or his rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee; and
- has the ability to use its power to affect its returns.
FUNCTIONAL CURRENCY
Items included in the financial statements of each of the Group’s entities are measured using the currency of the
primary economic environment in which the entity operates (‘the functional currency’). The consolidated
financial statements are presented in Pounds Sterling (£), which is the Company’s functional and the Group’s
presentation currency.
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 payments obligations.
The contributions are recognised as an expense in the Statement of Comprehensive Income when they fall due.
Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Statement of Financial Position. The assets of the
plan are held separately from the Group in independently administered funds
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company recognises financial instruments when it becomes a party to the contractual arrangements of the
instrument. Financial instruments are de-recognised when they are discharged or when the contractual term
expire. The Company’s accounting policies in respect of financial instruments transactions are explained below:
Financial assets and financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value.
Financial assets:
All recognised financial assets are subsequently measured in their entirety at either fair value or amortised cost,
depending on the classification of the financial assets.
Fair value through profit or loss
All of the Company’s financial assets other than those which meet the criteria to be measured at amortised cost
are subsequently measured at fair value at the end of each reporting period, with any fair value gains or losses
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GROUP ACCOUNTING POLICIES
For the year ended 31 March 2020
being recognised in profit or loss to the extent they are not part of a designated hedging relationship. The net
gain or loss recognised in profit or loss includes any dividend or interest earned on the financial asset.
Debt instruments at amortised cost
Debt instruments are subsequently measured at amortised cost where they are financial assets held within a
business model whose objective is to hold financial assets in order to collect contractual cash flows and selling
the financial assets, and the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that
are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding. Amortised cost is calculated
using the effective interest method and represents the amount measured at initial recognition less repayments of
principal plus the cumulative amortisation using the effective interest method of any difference between the
initial amount and the maturity amount, adjusted for any loss allowance.
Trade payables
Trade payables are initially measured at fair value and are subsequently measured at amortised cost, using the
effective interest rate method.
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs. Shares
issued are held at their fair value.
Share capital
Ordinary share capital is classified as equity. Interim ordinary dividends are recognised when paid and final
ordinary dividends are recognised as a liability in the year in which they are approved.
Impairment of financial assets
The Company recognises a loss allowance for expected credit losses (ECL) on investments in debt instruments
that are measured at amortised cost or FVTOCI, lease receivables, amounts due from customers under
construction contracts, as well as on loan commitments and financial guarantee contracts. No impairment loss is
recognised for investments in equity instruments. The amount of expected credit losses is updated at each
reporting date to reflect changes in credit risk since initial recognition of the respective financial instrument.
The Company recognises lifetime ECL on all financial instruments where there has been a significant increase in
credit risk since initial recognition. The assessment of whether lifetime ECL should be recognised is based on
significant increase in the likelihood or risk of a default occurring since initial recognition instead of on evidence
of a financial asset being credit-impaired at the reporting date or an actual default occurring.
Lifetime ECL represents the expected credit losses that will result from all possible default events over the
expected life of a financial instrument. In contract, 12 month ECL represents the portion of lifetime ECL that is
expected to result from default events on a financial instrument that are possible within 12 months after the
reporting date.
In assessing whether the credit risk on a financial instrument has increased, the following shall be taken into
account:
- Actual or expected significant deterioration in the financial instrument’s external or internal credit rating; or
- Significant deterioration in external market conditions; or
- Existing or forecast adverse changes in business, financial or economic conditions that will impact the debtor’s
ability to meet debt obligations; or
- Actual or expected deterioration in the operating results of the debtor; or
- Actual or expected significant adverse changes in the regulatory or technological environment of the debtor
that will impact the debtor’s ability to meet debt obligations.
For certain categories of financial asset, such as trade receivables, assets that are assessed not to be impaired
individually are subsequently assessed for impairment on a collective basis. Objective evidence of impairment
for a portfolio of receivables could include the Company's past experience of collecting payments, an increase in
the number of delayed payments in the portfolio past the average credit period of 30 days, as well as observable
changes in the national or local economic conditions that correlate with default on receivables.
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GROUP ACCOUNTING POLICIES
For the year ended 31 March 2020
Financial liabilities:
Fair value through profit or loss
Financial liabilities are classified as at fair value through profit or loss, when the financial liability is held for
trading, or is designated as at fair value through profit or loss. This designation may be made if such designation
estimates or significantly reduces a measurement or recognition inconsistency that would otherwise arise, or the
financial liability forms part of a group of financial instruments which is managed and its performance is
evaluated on a fair value basis, or the financial liability forms part of a contract containing one or more
embedded derivatives, and IFRS 9 permits the entire combined contract to be designated as at fair value through
profit or loss. Any gains or losses arising on changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss to the extent
that they are not part of a designated hedging relationship.
At amortised cost
Financial liabilities which are neither contingent consideration of an acquirer in a business combination, held for
trading, nor designated as at fair value through profit or loss are subsequently measured at amortised cost using
the effective interest method. This is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial liability and of
allocating interest expense over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts
estimated future cash payments through the expected life of the financial liability, or where appropriate a shorter
period, to the amortised cost of a financial liability.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
The company derecognises financial liabilities when, and only when, the company's obligations are discharged,
cancelled or they expire.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash balances and deposits held at call with banks with maturities of three
months or less from inception.
INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of properties under construction and are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value.
Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been
incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. Interest on sums borrowed that
finance specific projects is added to cost. Net realisable value represents the estimated selling price less all
estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.
PROPERTY PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, net of depreciation and any provision for impairment.
Depreciation is calculated to write down the cost less estimated residual value of all tangible fixed assets using
the reducing balance method over their expected useful economic lives. The rates generally applicable are:
Fixtures, fittings and equipment - 25% on reducing balance
INVESTMENT PROPERTY
Investment property, which is property held to earn rentals and/or for capital appreciation (including property
under construction for such purposes), is measured initially at cost, including transaction costs. Subsequent to
initial recognition, investment property is measured at fair value. Gains or losses arising from changes in the fair
value of investment property are included in profit or loss in the period in which they arise.”
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Financial liabilities and equity instruments issued by the Group are classified according to the substance of the
contractual arrangements entered into and the definitions of a financial liability and an equity instrument. An
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GROUP ACCOUNTING POLICIES
For the year ended 31 March 2020
equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Group after deducting all
of its liabilities. The accounting policies adopted for specific financial liabilities and equity instruments are set
out below.
BORROWING COSTS
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets, which
are assets that take a substantial period of time to be completed for sale, are added to the cost of property held as
stock at the year end. All other borrowing costs are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income in the
year in which they relate.
CURRENT AND DEFERRED TAXATION
Current tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior years are measured at the amount expected to be
recovered from or paid to the tax authorities. The tax rates and the tax laws used to compute the amount are
those that are enacted or substantively enacted, by the reporting date.
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as
reported in the income statement because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or
deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The Group's
liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the
reporting date.
Deferred tax is the tax expected to be payable or recoverable on differences between the carrying amounts of
assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of
taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable temporary differences and
deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against
which deductible temporary differences can be utilised. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the
temporary difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition (other than in a business combination)
of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting 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 year when the liability is settled or
the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in profit or loss, except when it relates to items
charged or credited directly to other comprehensive income, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in
other comprehensive income.
PROVISIONS
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a
past event and it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to
settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. Where the Group
expects some or all of a provision to be reimbursed, the reimbursement is recognised as a separate asset but
only when the reimbursement is virtually certain. The expense relating to any provision is presented in the
income statement net of any reimbursement. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions
are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability.
Where discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a
borrowing cost.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments and contingent liabilities are disclosed in the financial statements. They are disclosed unless
the possibility of an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits is remote. A contingent asset is not
recognised in the financial statements but disclosed when an inflow of economic benefits is virtually certain.
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GROUP ACCOUNTING POLICIES
For the year ended 31 March 2020
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION AND
UNCERTAINTY
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS as adopted by the EU requires the use of certain
critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgment in the process of applying the
Group’s accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgment or complexity, or areas where
assumptions and estimates are significant to the Group financial statements are disclosed below.
Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors,
including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the present circumstances.
Valuation of Inventory
The Group assesses the net realisable value of inventories under development and completed properties held for
sale according to their recoverable amounts based on the realisability of these properties, taking into account
estimated costs to completion based on past experience and committed contracts and estimated net sales based
on prevailing market conditions. Provision is made when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the
carrying amounts may not be realised. The carrying value is reduced by its selling price less costs to complete
and sell. This impairment loss is recognised immediately in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. The
assessment requires the use of judgment and estimates. The carrying amount of inventory is disclosed in note 12
to the financial statements.
Recognition of deferred tax assets
The recognition of deferred tax assets is based upon whether it is more likely than not that sufficient and suitable
taxable profits will be available in the future against which the reversal of temporary differences can be
deducted. To determine the future taxable profits, reference is made to the latest available profit forecasts.
Where the temporary differences are related to losses, relevant tax law is considered to determine the availability
of the losses to offset against the future taxable profits.
Impairment of non financial assets
At each statement of financial position date the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and
intangible assets with finite lives to determine whether there is an 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).
If the recoverable amount of an asset is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the
asset is reduced to its recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognised as an expense immediately, unless
the relevant asset is land or buildings at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a
revaluation decrease.
Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset 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 in prior years. A
reversal of an impairment loss is recognised as income immediately, 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.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 March 2020
1 SEGMENTAL REPORTING
For the purpose of IFRS 8, the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) takes the form of the Board of
Directors. The Directors’ opinion of the business of the Group is as follows.
The principal activity of the Group was property development. All the Group’s non-current assets are located in
the UK.
Based on the above considerations, there is considered to be one reportable segment. The internal and external
reporting is on a consolidated basis with transactions between Group companies eliminated on consolidation.
Therefore the financial information of the single segment is the same as that set out in the consolidated statement
of comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity, the consolidated statement of
financial position and cashflows.
Revenue
An analysis of revenue is as follows:
The Group’s revenue, which is all attributable to their principal activity, can be split as follows:
Development sales
Rental income
Timing of revenues are as follows:
Goods transferred at a point in time
Services transferred over time
Revenues analysed by geographic location are as follows:
United Kingdom
2020
£
1,891,000
79,106
1,970,106
2019
£
Restated
2,123,500
4,689
2,128,189
2020
£
1,891,000
79,106
1,970,106
2019
£
2,123,500
4,689
2,128,189
2020
£
1,970,106
2019
£
2, 128,189
2 OTHER INTEREST RECEIVABLE AND SIMILAR INCOME
Rental income has now become part of the principal activity of the Group, and is therefore shown in revenue
with a subsequent restatement of the prior year.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 March 2020
3 LOSS FOR THE YEAR
Operating loss is stated after charging / (crediting) the following:
Subcontractor costs and cost of inventories recognised as an expense
Interest charges
2020
£
2019
£
1,687,759 2,063,709
128,279 328,651
2,392,360
1,816,038
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
902
740
Auditor’s remuneration – audit services - Group
Auditor’s remuneration – audit services – Group entities
Operating expenses by nature:
Subcontractors costs, interest and consumables
Employee expenses
Depreciation
Other expenses
Consultancy Services – P Treadaway
Debt forgiveness
4 EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION
Staff costs during the year were as follows:
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
The average number of employees of the Group during the year was:
Directors
Management
10,000
7,000
17,000
10,000
6,000
16,000
1,816,038
141,552
902
994,395
70,108
(70,108)
2,952,887
2,392,360
169,054
740
1,862,457
-
-
4,424,611
2020
£
113,000
8,512
20,040
141,552
2019
£
138,000
11,394
19,660
169,054
2020
Number
3
2
2019
Number
4
2
Key management are the Group’s Directors. Remuneration in respect of key management was as follows:
Short-term employee benefits:
- Emoluments for qualifying services C C Johnson
- Emoluments for qualifying services A Johnson
- Emoluments for qualifying services J Dubois
2020
£
-
48,550
15,879
2019
£
-
65,617
15,907
64,429
81,524
There are retirement benefits accruing to Mr C C Johnson for whom a company contribution was paid during the
year of £18,000 (2019: £18,000) and Mr A Johnson £ 1,350 (2019: £1,200).
Consultancy fees of £ 4,994 (2019: £4,994) were paid to Mr N Lott during the year.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 March 2020
5 INTEREST PAYABLE AND SIMILAR CHARGES
During the year the mortgage interest paid on borrowings relating to ongoing developments was capitalised as
part of inventory £ 10,102 (2019: £ 183,217) with the interest on properties sold in the year forming part of cost
of sales and transferred to profit & loss accordingly.
For sites where the construction had been completed, the mortgage interest paid of £ 118,177 (2019: £145,434)
has been accounted for in the profit & loss within cost of sales together with an impairment provision of £ nil
(2019: £126,661) on account of the reduction of likely selling prices being achieved since the year end.
6 TAXATION
Current tax
Tax charge
2020
£
2019
£
-
-
-
-
2020
£
2019
£
(Loss)/profit on ordinary activities before tax
(1,022,898)
(2,296,422)
Based on (loss) for the year:
Tax at 19% (2018: 19%)
Unrelieved tax losses
Impairment
Disallowable expenses
Tax charge for the year
Deferred tax
(194,350)
(436,320)
76,411
116,968
971
138,799
296,271
1,250
-
-
No deferred tax asset has been recognised in respect of historical losses due to the uncertainty in future profits
against which to offset these losses. As at the 31 March 2020, the Group had cumulative tax losses of
£4,381,991 (2019: £3,364,609) that are available to offset against future taxable profits.
7 (LOSS) PER ORDINARY SHARE
The calculation of (loss)/profit per ordinary share is based on the following profits/(losses) and number of
shares:
(Loss) for the year
2020
2019
£
£
(1,022,898)
(2,296,422)
Weighted average number of shares for basic (loss) per share
Weighted average number of shares for diluted (loss) per share
487,690,380 425,190,380
487,690,380 425,190,380
(LOSS) PER ORDINARY SHARE:
Basic
Diluted
(0.21)p
(0.21)p
(0.54)p
(0.54)p
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 March 2020
8 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Plant and equipment
Cost
At 1 April
Additions
At 31 March
Depreciation
At 1 April
Charge for the year
At 31 March
2020
£
6,205
986
7,191
4,866
902
5,768
2019
£
6,205
-
6,205
4,126
740
4,866
Net book value at 31 March
1,423
1,339
9
INVESTMENT PROPERTY
FAIR VALUE
1 April 2019
Additions
31 March 2020
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2020
At 31 March 2019
Fair Value at 31 March 2020 is represented by:
Valuation in 2020
2020
£
-
1,975,000
1,975,000
2019
£
-
-
-
1,975,000
-
1,975,000
-
-
-
The Directors consider there has been no change in the valuation since purchase of the properties in August
2019 and therefore the property remains in the accounts as at 31 March 2020 at £1,975,000.00.
10 TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
Other receivables
Other taxes
Prepayments
2020
£
24,000
16,480
1,819
42,299
2019
£
75,389
14,629
2,074
92,092
There are no receivables that are past due but not impaired at the year-end. There are no provisions for
irrecoverable debt included in the balances above.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 March 2020
11 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
All of the Group's cash and cash equivalents at 31 March 2020 are in sterling and held at floating interest
rates.
Cash and cash equivalents
2020
£
2019
£
27,969
32,800
The Directors consider that the carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents approximates to their fair value.
12 INVENTORY
Work in progress
See note 5 for details of interest capitalised as part of the value of inventory.
13 TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
Trade payables
Other payables
Taxation & social security
Accruals
14 BORROWINGS
Directors’ loans
Other loans
Bank loans - see under
2020
£
2019
£
1,212,692
4,481,230
2020
£
85,950
28,130
3,422
431,302
548,804
2019
£
21,602
2,462
6,149
411,990
442,203
2020
£
2019
£
3,471,511
1,180,000
1,479,373
6,130,884
2,693,103
1,580,000
2,502,462
6,775,565
Included in Directors’ loans is the sum of £ 300,000 (2019: £300,000) advanced by the DFM Pension Scheme of
which Mr J Dubois is the principal beneficiary. This loan bears interest at 12% per annum (2019: 12% per
annum).
Within Directors’ loans is the sum of £ 240,000 provided by Mr C C Johnson for a deposit on an option which
was not taken up.
The remaining balance is disclosed in note 17.
Included in other loans is £ 650,000 (2019: £980,000) advanced by Mr. G Howard (son-in-law of Mr. C C
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 March 2020
Johnson) to the company at a rate of 10% per annum (2019: 10% pa). £ 530,000 (£2019: £600,000) has been
advanced by C Rowe, an employee of the Group, at a rate of 10% per annum.
Lloyds Bank hold a legal charge over land at Wellesley Road, Sheerness, Kent, together with charges over two
term life policies on two of the Directors.
Mrs S Johnson, wife of Mr C C Johnson has a legal charge relating to her loan of £ 380,000 to Selmat.
Selmat has also granted to Paragon Mortgages, legal charges over the freehold property at Hildenborough and
leasehold properties of one of the three flats purchased in the year at Burnside. These mortgages are interest only,
for a term of 7 years with a fixed interest rate for the first 5 years.
The bank borrowings are repayable as follows:
On demand or within one year
In the second year
In the third to fifth years inclusive
After five years
Less amount due for settlement within 12 months
(included in current liabilities)
Amount due for settlement after 12 months
The weighted average interest rates paid on the bank loans were as follows:
Bank loans: 2.03 % (2019: 7.18%)
2020
£
2019
£
555,000
-
-
924,373
1,479,373
2,502,462
-
-
-
2,502,462
555,000
924,373
2,502,462
-
All of the Directors’ loans are repayable after more than 1 year. All loans are interest bearing and charged
accordingly. However Mr C C Johnson has waived his right to interest in the year and as a result interest of £ Nil
(2019: £ Nil) was paid to Mr C C Johnson. The rate of interest on the loan is 5% pa (2019: 5% pa). Interest of
£36,000 (2019: £36,000) was paid to Mr J Dubois at the rate of 12% pa (2019: 12% pa).
15 SHARE CAPITAL
Authorised Share Capital
Ordinary shares of 0.1p in issue
Ordinary shares of 0.1p issued in year
Total number of Ordinary shares
Deferred shares of 0.9p in issue
2020
Number
2019
Number
425,190,380 425,190,380
-
62,500,000
487,690,380 525,190,380
238,375,190 238,375,190
726,065,570 663,565,570
On 3l May 2019 62,500,000 Ordinary shares of 0.1p were issued at 0.4p per share.
Ordinary shares entitle the holder to receive notice of and to attend or vote at any general meeting of the Company
or to receive dividends or other distributions.
Deferred shares do not entitle the holder to receive notice of and to attend or vote at any general meeting of the
Company or to receive dividends or other distributions. Upon winding up or dissolution of the Company the
holders of deferred shares shall be entitled to receive an amount equal to the nominal amount paid up thereon, but
only after holders of Ordinary shares have received £ 100,000 per Ordinary Share. Holders of deferred shares are
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 March 2020
not entitled to any further rights of participation in the assets of the Company. The Company has the right to
purchase the deferred shares in issue at any time for no consideration.
Issued, allotted and fully paid
Ordinary shares
Deferred shares
Issued in year - ordinary shares
16 SHARE PREMIUM ACCOUNT
Balance brought forward
Premium on issue of new shares
Share issue costs
Balance carried forward
17 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
2020
£
2019
£
425,190
2,145,377
62,500
2,633,067
425,190
2,145,377
-
2,570,567
2020
£
2019
£
2,510,462
187,500
(37,100)
2,660,862
2,510,462
-
-
2,510,462
Mr C C Johnson holds 38.3% (2019: 43.94%) of the total issued share capital of the Group as at 31 March, 2020
During the year four properties were sold by TNH to another Group Company, Selmat, at market value.
Mr D C Stocks held 80,330,532 ordinary shares of the Group as at 31 March, 2020. He has since sold his entire
shareholding.
Mr P Treadaway held 106,484,658 ordinary shares of the Group as at 31 March, 2020.
Further details relating to an issue of shares post year end can be found under note 18.
The following working capital loans have been provided by the Directors:
C C Johnson
Opening balances
Loan repayments
Personal drawings
Capital injected
Interest payable
Balance carried forward
J Dubois
D Stocks
P Treadaway
Balance carried forward
2020
£
2019
£
2,417,146
-
(141,910)
896,275
-
3,171,511
2,170,657
-
(73,511)
320,000
-
2,417,146
300,000
300,000
-
(23,935)
-
3,471,511
(108)
2,693,103
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 March 2020
Mr Johnson’s Loan bore interest during the year at 5% (2019: 5% pa), but he has chosen to forego the interest in
the year. Mr Johnson is no longer a Director , but he served as a Director for part of the year and remains a
shareholder. Mr Dubois’s Loan, which is from his Pension Fund of which he is the sole beneficiary, was at 12%
pa interest (2019: 12% pa).
Mrs S Johnson, wife of Mr C C Johnson provided a Loan of £380,000 which bore interest of 5% pa, (2019: nil),
to Selmat, a subsidiary of the Group This has been included within Mr C C Johnson’s loan balance above.
During the year rents were paid of £10,000 (2019: £10,259) to the Combe Bank Homes Pension Scheme which
owns the freehold offices at Chequers Barn. Mr C C Johnson is a Trustee and Beneficiary of that Pension
Scheme.
Prior to Mr P Treadaway’s appointment as a Director, charges of £70,108 were paid to him in relation to
consultancy services.
During the year payments were made to Mr D Stocks of £68,936 for consultancy services.
18 SHARE OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
There are no share options or warrants as at the year end.
On 14 July, 2020 warrants to subscribe for ordinary shares of 0.01p were granted as follows:-
Subscribers to the placing effected in July 2020 were granted warrants to subscribe for up to 937,500,000 shares
for a period of two years, exercisable at 0.2p per share;
Peterhouse Capital Limited was granted warrants to subscribe for shares equivalent up to 3% of the issued
ordinary share capital for a period of two years, exercisable at 0.08p per share.
Further, on 14 July 2020, £ 600,000 of convertible loan notes were issued to Mr C C Johnson as part of
arrangements to reorganise loans between him and the Group. The notes are convertible into 300,000,000
ordinary shares at 0.2p per share for a period of two years. On conversion, warrants to subscribe for up to
300,000,000 ordinary shares will be granted to Mr C C Johnson, exercisable for a period of two years from the
date of grant at 0.2p per share.
19 CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
All financial instruments are measured under IFRS 9 at amortised cost.
Capital risk management
The Group considers its capital to comprise its share capital and share premium. The Group’s capital
management objectives are to safeguard the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern, so that it can
continue to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders and to provide an adequate
return to shareholders by pricing products and services commensurately with the level of risk.
Significant Accounting Policies
Details of the significant accounting policies and methods adopted, including the criteria for recognition,
the basis of measurement and the basis on which income and expenses are recognised, in respect of each class of
financial asset, financial liability and equity instrument are disclosed on pages 21 to 27 to these financial
statements.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 March 2020
Foreign currency risk
The Group has minimal exposure to the differing types of foreign currency risk. It has no foreign currency
denominated monetary assets or liabilities and does not make sales or purchases from overseas countries.
Interest rate risk
The Group is sensitive to changes in interest rates principally on the loans from Lloyds Bank, where interest is
charged on a variable rate basis. The Paragon mortgages are based on a fixed rate for the first 5 years of the 7
year term.
The impact of a 100 basis point increase in interest rates on these loans would result in additional interest cost
for the year of £ 14,794 (2019: £25,025).
Credit risk management
Credit risk refers to the risk that a counter-party will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial
loss to the Group.
Liquidity risk management
This is the risk of the Group not being able to continue to operate as a going concern.
The Directors have, after careful consideration of the factors set out above, concluded that it is appropriate to
adopt the going concern basis for the preparation of the financial statements and the financial statements do not
include any adjustments that would result if the going concern basis was not appropriate.
Derivative financial instruments
The Group does not currently use derivative financial instruments as hedging is not considered necessary.
Should the Group identify a requirement for the future use of such financial instruments, a comprehensive set of
policies and systems as approved by the Directors will be implemented.
Financial liabilities
Trade payables
Borrowings – Directors’ loan
Borrowings – Bank loan
Borrowings – Other loans
Total
20
EXCEPTIONAL ITEM
Total
Due within
1 year
£
Due within
1-5 years
£ £
Due over
5 Years
545,382
545,382
3,471,511
1,479,373 555,000 - 924,373
1,180,000 1,180,000
6,676,266 1,100,382
4,651,511 924,373
3,471,511
Management have performed a review of the assets of its trading subsidiaries. This assessment concluded that
the land options in TR+ should be written down to zero. Consequently, inventory valued at £ 432,268 (2019: £
1,850,364) less potential deferred tax of nil (2019: £ 291,045) has been written off in the financial statements.
Within TNH the sum of £ 163,184 has been written off which related to costs incurred to date on a site where
planning permission has not been achieved despite several submission attempts and finally this was taken to
appeal where this was also turned down.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 March 2020
21
NET DEBT RECONCILIATION
Cash at bank
Cash and cash equivalents
2020
£
2019
£
27,969
27,969
32,800
32,800
Borrowing repayable within one year (including overdrafts)
(6,130,884)
(6,775,565)
Net Debt
(6,102,915)
(6,742,765)
Cash and
liquid
investments
£
Gross
borrowings
with a fixed
interest rate
£
Total cash
and liquid
investments
£
Net debt as at 1 April 2018
Cash flows
458,209
(425,409)
(7,976,328)
1,200,763
(7,518,119)
(775,354)
Net debt as at 31 March 2019
Cash flows
32,800
(4,831)
(6,775,565)
644,681
(6,742,765)
639,850
Net debt as at 31 March 2020
27,969
(6,130,884) (6,102,915)
22
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Events subsequent to the year end that provide additional information about the Group’s position at the
reporting date and are adjusting events are reflected in the financial statements. Events subsequent to the
year end that are not adjusting events are disclosed in the notes when material.
Authorities were granted on 27 March 2020 to allot up to £2,000,000 nominal of shares; those authorities were
replaced on 13 July 2020 by authorities to allot up to £593,750 nominal of shares. On 14 July 2020 937,500,000
ordinary shares of 0.01p were issued, raising £750,000 before costs.
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COMPANY BALANCE SHEET
For the year ended 31 March 2020
FIXED ASSETS
Investments
Current assets
Stocks
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Note
2020
£
2019
£
7
9
-
-
-
-
-
350,134
3,538
353,672
5,292
278,363
9,561
293,216
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
10
978,264
995,543
Net current liabilities
(624,592)
(702,327)
Net (liabilities)/assets
(624,592)
(702,327)
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
Share premium account
Profit and loss account
Equity – attributable to the owners of the Parent
12
13
2,633,067
2,660,862
(5,918,521)
(624,592)
2,570,567
2,510,462
(5,783,356)
(702,327)
The loss for the financial year dealt with in the financial statements of the Parent Company was Loss £ 135,165
(2019: Loss £2,531,344 ).
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 29 September, 2020 and authorised for
issue and are signed on its behalf by:
P Treadaway: ………………………………………. J Dubois: ……………………………………………
Company Registration Number: 04340125
The notes on pages 40 to 45 form an integral part of these financial statements
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COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
31 March 2020
Share capital
Share
premium
£
£
Reverse
acquisition
reserve
£
Retained
profits
/(losses)
£
Total equity
£
At 1 April 2018
2,570,567
2,510,462
-
(3,252,012)
1,829,017
Loss for the year
Total comprehensive
income for the year
Issue of shares
Share issue costs
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(2,531,344)
(2,531,344)
-
(2,531,344)
(2,531,344)
-
-
-
-
-
-
At 31 March 2019
2,570,567
2,510,462
-
(5,783,356)
(702,327)
At 1 April 2019
2,570,567
2,510,462
-
(5,783,356)
(702,327)
Loss for year
Total comprehensive
income for the year
-
-
-
-
Issue of shares
62,500
187,500
Share issue costs
-
(37,100)
-
-
-
-
(135,165)
(135,165)
(135,165)
(135,165)
-
-
250,000
(37,100)
At 31 March 2020
2,633,067
2,660,862
-
(5,918,521)
(624,592)
The notes on pages 40 to 45 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2020
1
GENERAL INFORMATION
Nature of operations
Trafalgar Property Group Plc (“the Company”) is the UK holding company of a group of companies which are
engaged in property development. The Company is registered in England and Wales. Its registered office and
principal place of business is Chequers Barn, Bough Beech, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7PD.
2
BASIS OF PREPARATION
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with
applicable United Kingdom law, FRS 102 and accounting standards. The principal accounting policies are
described below. They have all been applied consistently throughout the year and preceding year.
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 to these financial statements.
The Company has taken advantage of the disclosure exemption from the requirements of section 7 Statement of
Cashflow, as permitted by the FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland”.
3
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) GOING CONCERN
The Directors have reviewed forecasts and budgets for the coming year, which have been drawn up with
appropriate regard for the current economic environment and the particular circumstances in which the Company
operates. These were prepared with reference to historical and current industry knowledge, taking into account
future strategy of the Company and wider Group.
The existing operations have been generating funds to meet short-term operating cash requirements. As a result
of these considerations, at the time of approving the financial statements, the Directors consider that the
Company and the Group have sufficient resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
It is appropriate to adopt the going concern basis in the preparation of the financial statements.
As with all business forecasts, the Directors’ statement cannot guarantee that the going concern basis will remain
appropriate given the inherent uncertainty about the future events.
INVESTMENTS
(b)
Investments held as fixed assets are stated at cost less provision for impairment.
TAXATION
(c)
Current tax, including UK corporation tax and foreign tax, is provided at amounts expected to be paid (or
recovered) using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the
balance sheet date where transactions or events that result in an obligation to pay more tax in the future or a
right to pay less tax in the future have occurred at the balance sheet date. Timing differences are differences
between the company's taxable profits and its results as stated in the financial statements that arise from the
inclusion of gains and losses in tax assessments in years different from those in which they are recognised in
the financial statements.
A deferred tax asset is regarded as recoverable and therefore recognised only when, on the basis of all available
evidence, it can be regarded as more likely than not that there will be suitable taxable profits from which the
future reversal of the underlying timing differences can be deducted.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
(d)
Financial assets and liabilities are recognised in the statements of financial position when the Company has
become a party to the contractual provisions of the instruments.
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Trafalgar Property Group Plc
NOTES TO THE COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2020
The Company’s financial assets and liabilities are initially measured at fair value plus any directly attributable
transaction costs. The carrying value of the Company’s financial assets, primarily cash and bank balances, and
liabilities, primarily the Company’s payables and other accrued expenses, approximate to their fair values.
Financial assets
(i)
On initial recognition, financial assets are classified as either financial assets at fair value through profit or loss,
held-to-maturity investments, loans and receivables financial assets, or available-for-sale financial assets, as
appropriate.
Trade and other receivables
Trade and other receivables (including deposits and prepayments) that have fixed or determinable payments that
are not quoted in an active market are classified as other receivables, deposits, and prepayments. Other
receivables, deposits, and prepayments are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less
any impairment loss. Interest income is recognised by applying the effective interest rate, except for short-term
receivables when the recognition of interest would be immaterial.
Financial liabilities and equity instruments
(ii)
Financial liabilities are classified as liabilities or equity in accordance with the substance of the contractual
arrangement.
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities comprise long-term borrowings, short-term borrowings, trade and other payables and
accruals, measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial liability and of
allocating interest income over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts
estimated future cash payments (including all fees on points paid or received that form an integral part of the
effective interest rate, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) through the expected life of the
financial liability, or, where appropriate, a shorter period to the net carrying amount on initial recognition.
Equity instruments
An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting all
its liabilities. Equity instruments issued by the Company are recognised at the proceeds received, net of direct
issue costs.
4
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION
UNCERTAINTY
In the application of the Company’s accounting policies, which are described in note 3, the Directors are
required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that
are not apparent from other sources. The estimates and assumptions are based on historical experience and other
factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an on-going basis. Revisions to accounting estimates
are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period or in the
period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.
The following are the key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at
the statement of financial position date that have a significant risk of causing a significant adjustment to the
carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements:
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Trafalgar Property Group Plc
NOTES TO THE COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2020
Carrying value of investments in subsidiaries and intercompany
Management’s assessment for impairment of investment in subsidiaries is based on the estimation of value in use
of the subsidiary by forecasting the expected future cash flows expected on each development project. The value
of the investment in subsidiaries is based on the subsidiaries being able to realise their cash flow projections.
Recognition of deferred tax assets
The recognition of deferred tax assets is based upon whether it is more likely than not that sufficient and suitable
taxable profits will be available in the future against which the reversal of temporary differences can be
deducted. To determine the future taxable profits, reference is made to the latest available profit forecasts.
Where the temporary differences are related to losses, relevant tax law is considered to determine the availability
of the losses to offset against the future taxable profits.
LOSS FOR FINANCIAL PERIOD
5
The Company has taken advantage of section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and, consequently, a profit and
loss account for the Company alone has not been presented. The Company’s loss for the financial period was
£135,165 (2019: Loss £2,531,344). The Company’s loss for the financial year has been arrived at after charging
auditor’s remuneration payable to MHA MacIntyre Hudson for audit services to the Company of £10,000 (2019:
£10,000) and an impairment adjustment of £ nil (2019: £ 2,354,732) – see note 8.
6
EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION
Directors’ fees
Social security costs
Management fees
The average number of employees of the Company during the year was:
Directors and management
There are no retirement benefits accruing to any of the Directors.
£ 4,994 (2019: £4,994) was paid to Mr Norman Lott for his professional services.
2020
£
15,000
879
4,994
20,873
2019
£
15,000
907
4,994
20,901
2020
Number
2019
Number
3
3
Additional directors remuneration of £ 45,000 (2019: £60,000) was paid to a director through subsidiary entities.
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Trafalgar Property Group Plc
NOTES TO THE COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2020
7
INVESTMENTS
The company owns the following undertakings, all of which are incorporated in the United Kingdom and have
their registered offices at Chequers Barn, Chequers Hill, Bough Beech, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7PD.
Class of shares held % Shareholding
Principal Activity
Held directly
Trafalgar New Homes
Limited
Trafalgar Retirement +
Limited
Ordinary shares
100%
Residential property developers
Ordinary shares
100%
Residential property & assisted
living scheme
Selmat Limited
Ordinary shares
100%
Residential property renting
Held indirectly through Trafalgar New Homes Limited
Combe Bank Homes
(Oakhurst) Limited
Ordinary shares
100%
Residential property developers
Held indirectly through Trafalgar Retirement + Limited
Randell House Limited
(dissolved 22 September
2020)
Ordinary shares
100%
Assisted living developers
Controlled via Deed of Trust
Ordinary shares
100%
Residential property developers
Combe House (Borough
Green) Limited
8
IMPAIRMENT
The investment carried in the Plc entity financial statements reflects the entity’s control over TNH, Oakhurst and
Borough Green, TR+ and Selmat.
There has been minimal trading in Oakhurst and Borough Green and both entities now hold no inventory.
Development continues in TNH and there have been sales of two properties in the year and the transfer of four
properties to Selmat, however due to the factors laid out in the Operations review, there has been some erosion
of the margins that had been anticipated at the start of the year.
Management have performed a review of the assets and liabilities of the underlying subsidiaries which form the
value of the investment.
In performing this assessment TR+ have been re-assessed. At the time of approval of the financial statements
there is no confirmed planning permission on these land options.
Where the ‘real’ net asset value is in excess of the carrying value of the investment in the Plc entity statement of
financial position, there is no indication of impairment.
Due to the uncertainties and timing of developments it has been agreed by management not to include any future
anticipated profits of developments in their assessment. Therefore the net asset value of the underlying
investments does not support the Group’s carrying value of investments in TNH, Oakhurst, Borough Green and
TR+.
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Trafalgar Property Group Plc
NOTES TO THE COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2020
Management have concluded that an impairment of the investments is prudent and that these will be written
down to zero.
9
DEBTORS
Amounts owed by group undertakings
Other debtors
Other taxes and social security
10
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade creditors
Taxation and social security
Other creditors
Director’s loan account
Amounts owed to group undertakings
11
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Financial assets
Financial assets measured at amortised cost:
Amounts owed by group undertakings and other debtors
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost
2020
£
343,068
1,822
5,244
350,134
2019
£
36,860
1,323
30,300
105,000
804,781
978,264
2019
£
274,304
1,136
2,923
278,363
2019
£
2,939
1,323
30,300
100,000
860,981
995,543
2020
£
2019
£
344,890
275,440
976,947
994,220
Financial liabilities include, trade creditors, other creditors and amounts due to group undertakings.
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SHARE CAPITAL
Authorised Share Capital
Ordinary shares of 0.1p in issue
Ordinary shares of 0.1p each issued in year
Deferred shares of 0.9p in issue
2020
2019
Number
Number
425,190,380
425,190,380
62,500,000
-
238,375,190
238,375,190
726,065,570
663,565,570
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Trafalgar Property Group Plc
NOTES TO THE COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2020
Deferred shares do not entitle the holder to receive notice of and to attend or vote at any general meeting of the
Company or to receive dividends or other distributions. Upon winding up or dissolution of the Company the
holders of deferred shares shall be entitled to receive an amount equal to the nominal amount paid up thereon, but
only after holders of Ordinary shares have received £ 100,000 per Ordinary Share. Holders of deferred shares are
not entitled to any further rights of participation in the assets of the Company. The company has the right to
purchase the deferred Shares in issue at any time for no consideration.
Issued, allotted and fully paid
Ordinary shares
Issued in year
Deferred shares
2020
£
425,190
62,500
2,145,377
2,633,067
2019
£
425,190
-
2,145,377
2,570,567
On 31 May, 2019 62,500,000 Ordinary shares of 0.1p were issued at 0.4p per share.
13
SHARE PREMIUM ACCOUNT
Balance brought forward
Premium on issue of new shares
Cost of issue
Balance carried forward
14
INTERCOMPANY TRANACTIONS
2020
£
2019
£
2,510,462
187,500
(37,100)
2,660,862
2,510,462
-
-
2,510,462
The company has taken advantage of the exemption conferred by FRS102 Section 33 “Related Party
disclosures” not to disclose transactions undertaken with other wholly owned members of the Group.
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POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS
Authorities were granted on 27 March 2020 to allot up to £2,000,000 nominal of shares; those authorities were
replaced on 13 July 2020 by authorities to allot up to £593,750 nominal of shares. On 14 July 2020 937,500,000
ordinary shares of 0.01p were issued, raising £750,000 before costs.
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Explanation of resolutions at the Annual General Meeting
Information relating to resolutions to be proposed at the Annual General Meeting is set out below. The notice of
AGM is set out on page 47.
Ordinary business at the AGM
The following ordinary business resolutions will be proposed at the AGM:
(a)
Resolution 1: to approve the annual report and accounts. The Directors are required to lay before
the Company at the AGM the accounts of the Company for the financial year ended 31 March 2020,
the report of the Directors and the report of the Company's auditors on those accounts.
(b)
(c)
(d)
Resolution 2: to approve the re-appointment of MHA MacIntyre Hudson as auditors of the
Company. The Company is required to appoint auditors at each general meeting at which accounts
are laid, to hold office until the next such meeting.
Resolution 3: to approve the remuneration of the auditors for the next year.
Resolution 4: to re-appoint Norman Lott as a Director; Norman is retiring by rotation and
submitting himself for re-election.
Attendance at the AGM
Due to Covid-19 and related legal restrictions and guidance from government authorities, Shareholders may not
physically attend the AGM other than to form a quorum, and will not be permitted access to the venue on the day
of the meeting. Shareholders are strongly encouraged to participate in the meeting by voting by proxy ahead of
the meeting. Given the restrictions on attendance in person, you are encouraged to appoint the Chairman of the
meeting to submit proxy votes at the meeting, rather than a named person who will not be permitted to attend the
physical meeting.
Any shareholder who wishes to raise a question is asked to contact the Company on 01732 700000.
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TRAFALGAR PROPERTY GROUP PLC
(Registered in England No. 04340125)
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 2020 Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held at the
Company’s offices at Chequers Barn, Bough Beech, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7PD at 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday 27th
October 2020, for the following purposes:
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass resolutions 1 to 4 as ordinary resolutions:
RESOLUTIONS
1
2
3
4
To receive and adopt the directors’ report, the auditor’s report and the Company’s accounts for the
year ended 31 March 2020.
To re-appoint MHA MacIntyre Hudson as auditor in accordance with section 489 of the Companies
Act 2006, to hold office until the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting of the Company in
2021.
To authorise the Directors to determine the remuneration of the auditor.
To re-appoint Norman Lott as a Director of the Company.
Dated: 29 September 2020
Registered Office:
Chequers Barn
Chequers Hill
Bough Beech
Edenbridge
Kent
TN8 7PD
By order of the Board
Nicholas Narraway
Secretary
Notes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Due to Covid-19 and related legal restrictions and guidance from government authorities,
shareholders may not physically attend the meeting other than to form a quorum, and will not
be permitted access to the venue on the day of the meeting. Shareholders are strongly
encouraged to participate in the meeting by voting by proxy ahead of the meeting.
As a member of the Company, you are entitled to appoint a proxy to exercise all or any of your
rights to attend, speak and vote at the Meeting and you should have received a proxy form with this
notice of meeting. You can only appoint a proxy using the procedures set out in these notes and the
notes to the proxy form.
A proxy does not need to be a member of the Company but must attend the Meeting to represent
you. Details of how to appoint the Chairman of the Meeting or another person as your proxy using
the proxy form are set out in the notes to the proxy form. Given the restrictions on attendance in
person, you are encouraged to appoint the Chairman of the meeting to submit proxy votes at
the meeting, rather than a named person who will not be permitted to attend the physical
meeting.
You may appoint more than one proxy provided each proxy is appointed to exercise rights attached
to different shares. You may not appoint more than one proxy to exercise rights attached to any one
share. To appoint more than one proxy, you may photocopy the enclosed proxy form.
If you do not give your proxy an indication of how to vote on any resolution, your proxy will vote or
abstain from voting at his or her discretion. Your proxy will vote (or abstain from voting) as he or
she thinks fit in relation to any other matter which is put before the Meeting.
The notes to the proxy form explain how to direct your proxy how to vote on each resolution or
withhold their vote.
To appoint a proxy using the proxy form, the form must be:
(a)
completed and signed;
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(b)
(c)
sent or delivered to the Company’s Registrars, Neville Registrars Limited, Neville
House, Steelpark Road, Halesowen B62 8HD; and
received by no later than 11.00a.m. on 23 October 2020.
Any power of attorney or any other authority under which the proxy form is signed (or a duly
certified copy of such power or authority) must be included with the proxy form.
To change your proxy appointment, simply submit a new proxy appointment using the methods set
out above. Note that the cut-off time for receipt of proxy appointments (see above) also apply in
relation to amended instructions; any amended proxy appointment received after the relevant cut-off
time will be disregarded.
Where you have appointed a proxy using the hard-copy proxy form and would like to change the
instructions using another hard-copy proxy form, you may photocopy the enclosed proxy form.
If you submit more than one valid proxy appointment, the appointment received last before the
latest time for the receipt of proxies will take precedence.
In order to revoke a proxy appointment you will need to inform the Company by sending a signed
hard copy notice clearly stating that you revoke your proxy appointment to Neville Registrars
Limited, Neville House, Steelpark Road, Halesowen, B62 8HD. Any power of attorney or any other
authority under which the revocation notice is signed (or a duly certified copy of such power or
authority) must be included with the revocation notice.
The revocation notice must be received by no later than 11.00 a.m. on 23 October 2020.
If you attempt to revoke your proxy appointment but the revocation is received after the time
specified then, subject to the paragraph directly below, your proxy appointment will remain valid.
Appointment of a proxy does not preclude you from attending the Meeting and voting in person.
Pursuant to Regulation 41 of the Uncertificated Securities Regulations 2001, only those members
registered in the register of members of the Company as at 6.00 p.m. on 23 October 2020 shall be
entitled to attend and vote at this Meeting in respect of the number of shares registered in their name
at that time. Changes to entries on the relevant register of securities after such time shall be
disregarded in determining the rights of any person to attend or vote at this Meeting.
7.
8.
9.
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