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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
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HOUSEBUILDER MEDIA LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
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HOUSEBUILDER MEDIA LIMITED
CONTENTS
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HOUSEBUILDER MEDIA LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
The Directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2021.
The Directors are responsible for preparing the Directors' report and the
financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the Directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year
. Under that law the Directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. Under company law the Directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and of the profit or loss of the Company for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the Directors are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies for the Company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;
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make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Company will continue in business.
The Directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The Covid-19 pandemic once again impacted Housebuilder Media’s business in 2021 but in this challenging environment, the HBM team responded extremely well to deliver an excellent performance in all regards resulting in a significantly increased contribution to the HBF Group financial result.
In the first half of the year, events were either cancelled, postponed or held virtually as Covid restrictions continued. In July, HBM was able to run its first live event for 17 months, and the Autumn saw the return of something approaching normal trading for the business with a number of very successful live events which were well supported by the industry. Advertising sales in the Housebuilder magazine held up well despite the pandemic and increased in the year as confidence returned. The return of live events coupled with the continued support of sponsors, advertisers and the industry allowed HBM to increase revenue by 52.8% on the previous year and deliver a profit after tax of £87,234 (2020: £49,315 loss after tax).
The Directors who served during the year were:
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HOUSEBUILDER MEDIA LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
The auditor, Barnes Roffe LLP, will be proposed for reappointment in accordance with
section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.
In preparing this report, the Directors have taken advantage of the small companies exemptions provided by section 415A of the Companies Act 2006.
This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
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HOUSEBUILDER MEDIA LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HOUSEBUILDER MEDIA LIMITED
We have audited the financial statements of Housebuilder Media Limited (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 December 2021, which comprise the Statement of income and retained earnings, the Balance sheet
and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards,
including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the Directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
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HOUSEBUILDER MEDIA LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HOUSEBUILDER MEDIA LIMITED (CONTINUED)
The Directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Auditor's report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
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the information given in the Directors' report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
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the Directors' report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
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 Directors' report.
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HOUSEBUILDER MEDIA LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HOUSEBUILDER MEDIA LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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HOUSEBUILDER MEDIA LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HOUSEBUILDER MEDIA LIMITED (CONTINUED)
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
Our approach to identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, was as follows: - The engagement partner ensured that the engagement team collectively had the appropriate competence, capabilities and skills to identify or recognise non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations - We identified the laws and regulations applicable to the company through discussions with directors and other management, and from our commercial knowledge and experience of the relevant sector; - We focused on specific laws and regulations, which we considered may have a direct material effect on the financial statements or the operations of the company, including the Companies Act 2006 and ISO standards; - We assessed the extent of compliance with laws and regulations identified above through making enquires of management and inspecting legal correspondence and identified laws and regulations were communicated within the audit team regularly and the team remained alert to instances of non-compliance throughout the audit. We assessed the susceptibility of the company’s financial statements to material misstatement, including obtaining an understanding of how fraud might occur, by: - Making enquires of management as to where they considered there was susceptibility to fraud, their knowledge of actual suspected and alleged fraud; and - Considering the internal controls in place to mitigate risks of fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations. To address the risk of fraud through management bias and override of controls, we: - Performed analytical procedures to identify and unusual or unexpected relationships; - Tested journal entries to identify unusual transactions; - Assessed whether judgements and assumptions made in determining the accounting estimates were indicative of potential bias; and - Investigated the rationale behind significant or unusual transactions. There are inherent limitations in our audit procedures described above. The more removed that laws and regulations are from financial statements, the less likely it is that we would become aware of non-compliance. Auditing standards also limit the audit procedures to identify non-compliance with laws and regulations to enquiry of the directors and other management and the inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence, if any.
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HOUSEBUILDER MEDIA LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HOUSEBUILDER MEDIA LIMITED (CONTINUED)
Material misstatements that arise due to fraud can be harder to detect that those that arise from errors as they may involve deliberate concealment or collusion.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at:
www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities
. This description forms part of our Auditor's report.
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.
for and on behalf of
Chartered Accountants
Leytonstone House
London
E11 1GA
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HOUSEBUILDER MEDIA LIMITED
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
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HOUSEBUILDER MEDIA LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:
01952317
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2021
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on
The notes on pages 10 to 20 form part of these financial statements.
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HOUSEBUILDER MEDIA LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
Housebuilder Media Limited ("the Company") is a Company limited by shares, incorporated in England and Wales. Its registered office is 27 Broadwall, London, SE1 9PL.
Since 1 January 1997 Housebuilder Media Limited has published "Housebuilder" under licence from Home Builders Federation Limited. "Housebuilder" is the official journal of the Home Builders Federation and New Homes Marketing Board in association with the National House Building Council. Housebuilder Media also arranges conferences and events for itself, for the Home Builders Federation and for third parties.
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Accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Section 1A of
Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in
the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006
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The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgment in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).
The following principal accounting policies have been applied:
The directors have considered the impact of COVID-19 on the ability of the Company to continue as a Going Concern. In making their assessment the directors have prepared and critically reviewed the Company's cash flow forecast for the next 12 months and ensured that this forecast is modelled on a suitably cautious basis bearing in mind the unpredictable nature of the pandemic and its possible impact on the Company and the wider economy. As well as considering cash flow, the directors have also taken into account the immediate and future impact on Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet of COVID-19.
Based on these assessments the directors have concluded that the Company has adequate resources to continue in existence for the forseeable future as a Going Concern and accordingly these financial statements have been prepared on that basis.
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HOUSEBUILDER MEDIA LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
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Accounting policies (continued)
The Company recognises revenue when: (a) the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the buyer; (b) the Company retains no continuing involvement or control over the goods; (c) the amount of revenue can be measured reliably; (d) it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity and (e) when the specific criteria relating to each of the Company’s sales channels have been met, as described below: (i) The Company publishes a magazine entitled Housebuilder 10 times each year. The magazine is made available free of charge to members of the Home Builders Federation and the National House Building Council and both these organisations pay subscriptions for this service. Individuals can also purchase subscriptions to the magazine. (ii) In addition to subscription income, the Company also sells advertising space in the magazine. Revenue from both subscriptions and advertising is recognised in the year in which the magazines are published. Any revenue received in advance of future subscriptions and advertising is deferred until the service is provided. (iii) The Company also organises conferences and other events throughout the year and revenue is raised by the sale of tickets and via third party sponsorship. Revenue from conferences and events is recognised in the year in which the event takes place. (iv) Finally, the Company derives revenue from the sale of advertising on its website. Revenue is recognised in the year in which the advertisement is placed. An appropriate adjustment is made for any revenue for advertising space that straddles the Company’s financial year end.
All intangible assets are considered to have a finite useful life. If a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made, the useful life shall not exceed ten years.
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HOUSEBUILDER MEDIA LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
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Accounting policies (continued)
At each reporting date the company assesses whether there is any indication of impairment. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined which is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. An impairment loss is recognised where the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount.
The Company adds to the carrying amount of an item of fixed assets the cost of replacing part of such an item when that cost is incurred, if the replacement part is expected to provide incremental future benefits to the Company. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognised. Repairs and maintenance are charged to profit or loss during the period in which they are incurred.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.
Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.
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HOUSEBUILDER MEDIA LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
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Accounting policies (continued)
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HOUSEBUILDER MEDIA LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
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Accounting policies (continued)
The Company provides a range of benefits to employees, including paid holiday arrangements and a defined contribution pension plan.
(i) Short term benefits Short term benefits, including holiday pay and other similar non-monetary benefits, are recognised as an expense in the period in which the service is received. (ii) Defined contribution pension plan The Company operates defined contribution plans for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Company has no further payment obligations. The contributions are recognised as an expense when they are due. Amounts not paid or prepaid are shown in other accruals or prepayments in the Balance sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in an independently administered fund. Provisions are charged as an expense to profit or loss in the year that the Company becomes aware of the obligation, and are measured at the best estimate at the balance sheet date of the expenditure required to settle the obligation, taking into account relevant risks and uncertainties. When payments are eventually made, they are charged to the provision carried in the Balance sheet.
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HOUSEBUILDER MEDIA LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
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Accounting policies (continued)
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new ordinary shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.
Critical judgments in applying the entity’s accounting policies No critical accounting judgments have had to be made by management in preparing these financial statements. Critical accounting estimates and assumptions (i) Taxation The Company establishes provisions based on reasonable estimates, for possible consequences of audits by the tax authorities. Management estimation is required to determine the amount of deferred tax assets that can be recognised, based upon likely timing and level of future taxable profits together with an assessment of the effect of future tax planning strategies.
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HOUSEBUILDER MEDIA LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
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HOUSEBUILDER MEDIA LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
HB Media Limited, incorporated in England and Wales, was a subsidiary undertaking during the year. HB Media Ltd was dormant throughout the period and the aggregate of share capital and reserves was £1.
Housebuilder Media Limited holds a 100% holding.
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HOUSEBUILDER MEDIA LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
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HOUSEBUILDER MEDIA LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
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Deferred taxation (continued)
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HOUSEBUILDER MEDIA LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
The company contributes to the defined contribution scheme and to personal pension plans for certain employees and the total amounted to £42,157
(2020 - £42,070)
. There were no amounts which were accrued or pre-paid at the year end
(2020 - £Nil)
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The Directors consider that the ultimate parent undertaking is Home Builders Federation Limited, a company incorporated in England and Wales.
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