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Registered number: 07815354










BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED










ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 26 MARCH 2023

 
BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
H Nakkach 
B Zein 




Registered number
07815354



Registered office
Aubaine, 7 Moxon Street

London

W1U 4EP




Independent auditors
Wellers
Accountants & Statutory Auditors

1 Vincent Square

London

SW1P 2PN





 
BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Strategic Report
1 - 3
Directors' Report
4 - 6
Independent Auditors' Report
7 - 10
Statement of Income and Retained Earnings
11
Balance Sheet
12 - 13
Notes to the Financial Statements
14 - 31


 
BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED
 
 
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 26 MARCH 2023

Introduction
 
In accordance with section 414c (11) of the Companies Act, included in the Strategic Report is the review
of the business, principal risks and uncertainties and key performance indicators. This information would 
have been required by schedule 7 of the "Large and Medium sized Companies and Group (Accounts and 
Reports) Regulation 2008" to be contained in the Directors' Report.

Business review
 
The principal activity of the Aubaine group is the operation of French gourmet restaurants in prestigious central London locations.
This business review covers the wider Aubaine group, of which Bravespirit Ltd. is the main trading company. 
The financial year ended 26th of March 2023 was a challenging period of unprecedented inflationary cost pressures on food and beverage ingredients and utility costs. The increase in minimum wage and staff shortages, continuous industrial action coupled with a cost-of-living crisis and continuous industrial rail action made trading difficult. Despite this the group managed to increase like for like revenues by 24.8%, by focusing our efforts on our guests needs and providing them with affordable indulgence.  
Although challenging market conditions look likely to continue, especially with inflation, cost of living and reduced footfall in central London the group remains committed to profitable growth.  Performance for the group this year had been satisfactory considering all the challenges and uncertainties mentioned above.
The group now operates five restaurants in central London: Brompton Road, Selfridges, Marylebone, Mayfair, and Notting Hill. Of which we have refurbished two restaurants as part of our strategy to keep updating our ambiance.  
Sales momentum has continued into the current financial year with trading performance above expected levels, confirming the constant appeal of our restaurants and customers’ desire to continue to go out. The investments we have made in Marketing mainly our social media and digital platform, have shown strong results. Aubaine culture contributes significantly to the success of the Group, we have great people and great people make a great business.
Our employees are at the centre of our operations, they encouraged to be creative, hospitable and engaging with customers and the local community to ensure every guest is satisfied.
We  will  continue  to  invest  in  our people and  existing  Restaurants to  ensure  our  offer  remains  flexible,  relevant  and differentiated in this competitive and uncertain market.
The company entered a voluntary arrangementon the 18th November 2020 to enable the continuation of trade.

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BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 26 MARCH 2023

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
Principal risks and uncertainties
 
Given the nature of the company's business, the principal business risks relate to the following:
• Supply chain 
• Energy price astronomical increase
• Uncertain geopolitical situation
• Qualified staff shortage
• Recession/Cost of living
• Inflation across the board.
Various factors above are linked to the wider Economy, the majority of impact is being felt at present, and  all indications are that it is not necessarily beneficial to the sector. For example , Inflation, Energy prices, supply  chain  ,  recruitment  and  retention  of  workers  and  the  influence  of  uncertainty  are decreasing 
consumer disposable income and  are all increasing demands on resources across the hospitality sector.
The above risks are partly mitigated by the following key measures:
• Continuous Creative menu engineering that delivers strong margins
• Strategic food and drinks pricing model to focus on value perception.
• Collaborations and partnerships with strong food and fashion brands to attract a range of new guests 
• Continuous supply chain improvement  through  discerning  sourcing  and  skilled  negotiation with
suppliers and the favourable effect if economies of scale across the group
• Continuous focus on delivering an enjoyable experience to our customers at excellent value for money
• Competitive reward structures alongside a comprehensive training and development programme
• State of the art Digital and Social Media platforms

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BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 26 MARCH 2023

Key performance indicators
 
The directors consider the key indications of the performance of the company to be turnover, gross profit
percentage and EBITDA (earnings from restaurant operations before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation
and new restaurant pre opening costs).
The financial requirements and  associates  risks  of  the  business  are  regularly  reviewed  by  the  directors.  The group does  not  use  complicated  financial  instruments  or  trade  in financial instruments. The operations of the group are mainly financed through shareholder equity, shareholder loans and bank facilities.


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



................................................
H Nakkach
Director

Date: 6 March 2024

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BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 26 MARCH 2023

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the period ended 26 March 2023.

Directors' responsibilities statement

The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, 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:


select suitable accounting policies for the Company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;

make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the 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 2006They 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.

Principal activity

The principal activity of the business is the operating of licensed restaurants under the "Aubaine" brand.

Results and dividends

The loss for the period, after taxation, amounted to £1,349,588 (2022 - loss £464,429).

The Directors are unable to recommend the payment of a dividend (2022: NIL)

Directors

The directors who served during the period were:

H Nakkach 
B Zein 

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BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 26 MARCH 2023

Future developments

Our strategy builds on Aubaine's core strengths, strategic affluent locations and its proven brand and business
model. We are looking to invest in new elements to enhance our capability, focusing on seasonality, innovation, and technology. 
We will continue focusing on our Marketing activities mainly Digital and Social to reach bigger London audience and enhance  brand  awareness  among  millennials  and  A/B  professionals.  Aubaine  continues  to  trade  positively despite the sector challenges and uncertainties. 
We started testing our website online booking, sponsored ads, plus booking through our social media channels. We are looking to create a new younger client segment interested in healthier and better value for money.
We  will  keep  investing  in  our  people  and  property  portfolio  to  capture  any  growth  opportunities  available  and continue optimizing our operational and Administrative costs. We will continue to innovate and improve our customer offer in terms of value and quality. Furthermore we will be looking at rationalizing our estate and focus more on the All Day Dining segment in the Market.

Disclosure of information to auditors

Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors' report is approved has confirmed that:
 
•   so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditors  are unaware, and 
•   the director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of 
 any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company's auditors are aware of that  information.

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

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

Post balance sheet events

The Covent Garden site was surrendered on the 22nd May 2023 and settlement was reached with the owner in respect of the outstanding rent.
There are no other significant subsequent events that need to be disclosed or reflected in the annual accounts.

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BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 26 MARCH 2023


Auditors

The auditorsWellerswill be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

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





................................................
H Nakkach
Director

Date: 6 March 2024

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BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Bravespirit Limited (the 'Company') for the period ended 26 March 2023, which comprise the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings, the Balance Sheet and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policiesThe financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).


In our opinion the financial statements:


give a true and fair view of the state of the Company's affairs as at 26 March 2023 and of its loss for the period then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.


Basis for opinion


We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' 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.


Conclusions relating to going concern


In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.


Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.


Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.


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BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Other information


The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditors' Report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual ReportOur opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.


We have nothing to report in this regard.


Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
 

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


the information given in the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report for the financial period 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.


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 us to report to you if, in our opinion:


adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.


Responsibilities of directors
 

As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 4, 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.


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BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Auditors' 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 Auditors' 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:

Discussions with and enquiries of  management and those charged with governance were held with a view to
identifying  those  laws  and  regulations  that  could  be  expected  to  have  a  material  impact  on  the  financial statements.  We  also  evaluated  the  commercial  objectives  of  the  Company  and  assessed  managements incentives and opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of results. During the engagement team briefing, the outcomes of these discussions and enquiries were shared with the team, as well as consideration as to where and how fraud may occur in the entity.
Those laws and regulations considered to have a direct effect on the financial statements include UK financial
reporting standards, Company Law, Tax legislation, and distributable profits legislation.
Audit procedures undertaken in response to the potential risks relating to irregularities (which include fraud and
non-compliance  with  laws  and  regulations)  comprised  of:  enquiries  of  management  and  those  charged  with governance  as  to  whether  the  entity  complies  with  such  laws  and  regulations;  enquiries  with  the  same concerning  any  actual  or  potential  litigation  or  claims;  inspection  of  relevant  legal  expenses for  evidence of disputes or litigation; testing the appropriateness of journal entries; and the performance of analytical review to identify unexpected movements in account balances and transactions which may be indicative of fraud.


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 Auditors' Report.


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BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED (CONTINUED)


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 2006Our 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 Auditors' 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.



Mr Matthew Wyatt (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of
Wellers
Accountants
Statutory Auditors
1 Vincent Square
London
SW1P 2PN

6 March 2024
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BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED
 
 
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 26 MARCH 2023

2023
2022
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
6,092,432
5,302,204

Cost of sales
  
(3,656,591)
(2,852,832)

Gross profit
  
2,435,841
2,449,372

Administrative expenses
  
(3,450,023)
(2,796,759)

Other operating income
 5 
-
104,220

Exceptional other operating charges
  
(316,465)
(208,450)

Operating loss
 6 
(1,330,647)
(451,617)

Interest receivable and similar income
 10 
-
15

Interest payable and similar expenses
 11 
(18,941)
(12,827)

Loss before tax
  
(1,349,588)
(464,429)

Loss after tax
  
(1,349,588)
(464,429)

  

  

Retained earnings at the beginning of the period
  
(14,835,471)
(14,371,042)

  
(14,835,471)
(14,371,042)

Loss for the period
  
(1,349,588)
(464,429)

Retained earnings at the end of the period
  
(16,185,059)
(14,835,471)
The notes on pages 14 to 31 form part of these financial statements.

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BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 07815354

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 26 MARCH 2023

26 March
27 March
2023
2022
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 13 
1,400,306
1,648,646

Tangible assets
 14 
1,124,069
1,110,505

Investments
 15 
337,052
337,052

  
2,861,427
3,096,203

Current assets
  

Stocks
 16 
55,290
55,663

Debtors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 17 
237,696
187,694

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 17 
966,164
896,332

Cash at bank and in hand
 18 
10,950
14,335

  
1,270,100
1,154,024

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 19 
(20,277,253)
(18,930,909)

Net current liabilities
  
 
 
(19,007,153)
 
 
(17,776,885)

Total assets less current liabilities
  
(16,145,726)
(14,680,682)

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 20 
(39,332)
(154,788)

  

Net liabilities
  
(16,185,058)
(14,835,470)


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 22 
1
1

Profit and loss account
 23 
(16,185,059)
(14,835,471)

  
(16,185,058)
(14,835,470)


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BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 07815354
    
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 26 MARCH 2023

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 6 March 2024.




................................................
H Nakkach
Director

The notes on pages 14 to 31 form part of these financial statements.

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BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 26 MARCH 2023

1.


General information

Bravespirit  Limited  is  a  private  limited  company  which  is  incorporated  and  domiciled  in  the  UK.  The registered office address is 7 Moxon St, London, United Kingdom, W1U 4EP. 

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

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

The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgment in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Financial Reporting Standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions

The Company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by the FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland":
the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows;
the requirements of Section 3 Financial Statement Presentation paragraph 3.17(d);
the requirements of Section 33 Related Party Disclosures paragraph 33.7.

This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of Aubaine Limited as at 27/03/2022 and these financial statements may be obtained from Companies House..

 
2.3

Going concern

The  company  made  a  loss  for  the  year  of  £1,349,588  (2022: loss  of  £464,429)  and  has  net liabilities  of £16,185,058 (2022: £14,835,470)  as  at  the  period  end.  The  company relies on a loan from  its  immediate  parent  company,  Aubaine  Limited,  to  fund  its  permanent  capital  requirements.
The directors have received an undertaking from Aubaine Limited that it will not call for repayment of this  loan  made  at  the  balance  sheet  date  and  will  provide  any  financial  assistance  to  support  the business and its plans for future growth for a period of a least 12 months from the date of approval of the financial statements.
Aubaine  Limited  is  reliant  on  its  shareholders  loans  for  its  permanent  capital  requirements.  The directors have received an undertaking from the shareholders of Aubaine that they will not call for repayment  of  loans  made  at  the  balance  sheet  date  and  will  provide  any  necessary  financial assistance to support the business and its plans for the future for a period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements.
On the basis of the above, the directors believe that it remains appropriate to prepare the financial
statements on a going concern basis.

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BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 26 MARCH 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.4

Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the Company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and
the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

 
2.5

Operating leases: the Company as lessee

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

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

 
2.6

Government grants

Grants are accounted under the accruals model as permitted by FRS 102. Grants relating to expenditure on tangible fixed assets are credited to profit or loss at the same rate as the depreciation on the assets to which the grant relates. The deferred element of grants is included in creditors as deferred income.
Grants of a revenue nature are recognised in the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings in the same period as the related expenditure.

 
2.7

Interest income

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

 
2.8

Finance costs

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

 
2.9

Borrowing costs

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

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BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 26 MARCH 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.10

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Company operates a defined contribution plan 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 in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Balance Sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

 
2.11

Exceptional items

Exceptional items are transactions that fall within the ordinary activities of the Company but are presented separately due to their size or incidence.

 
2.12

Intangible assets

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the difference between amounts paid on the cost of a business combination and the acquirer’s interest in the fair value of its identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquiree at the date of acquisition. Subsequent to initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is amortised on a straight-line basis to the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings over its useful economic life.

Other intangible assets

Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.

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.

 
2.13

Tangible fixed assets

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

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BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 26 MARCH 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.13
Tangible fixed assets (continued)

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Long-term leasehold property
-
Straight line over the unexpired lease term
Plant and machinery
-
20 - 33
Fixtures and fittings
-
20 - 33
Office equipment
-
20 - 33
Computer equipment
-
20 - 33

The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.

 
2.14

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

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

Investments in listed company shares are remeasured to market value at each balance sheet date. Gains and losses on remeasurement are recognised in profit or loss for the period.

 
2.15

Stocks

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

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

 
2.16

Debtors

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

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BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 26 MARCH 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.17

Cash and cash equivalents

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

 
2.18

Creditors

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

 
2.19

Financial instruments

The Company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

The Company has elected to apply the recognition and measurement provisions of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (as adopted by the UK Endorsement Board) with the disclosure requirements of Sections 11 and 12 and the other presentation requirements of FRS 102.

Financial instruments are recognised in the Company's Balance Sheet when the Company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

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

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include trade and other receivables, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.

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

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting date. 

Financial assets are impaired when events, subsequent to their initial recognition, indicate the estimated future cash flows derived from the financial asset(s) have been adversely impacted. The impairment loss will be the difference between the current carrying amount and the present value of the future cash flows at the asset(s) original effective interest rate.

 

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BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 26 MARCH 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.19
Financial instruments (continued)

If there is a favourable change in relation to the events surrounding the impairment loss then the impairment can be reviewed for possible reversal. The reversal will not cause the current carrying amount to exceed the original carrying amount had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the profit or loss.

Financial liabilities

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

Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other payables, bank loans and other loans are initially measured at their transaction price after transaction costs. When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

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

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

Derecognition of financial instruments

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Company transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the Company will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Company's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

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BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 26 MARCH 2023

3.


Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

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 circumstances.
Critical accounting estimates and assumptions
The group makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates and assumptions will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below.
Carrying value of investments in/loans made to subsidiary undertakings
The directors have reviewed the carrying value of the company's initial investment in its subsidiary undertakings including subsequent loan funding towards restaurant fit out costs and working capital. 
Based on continued shareholder support, they are confident that the carrying value of investments in, and loans made to these subsidiary undertakings will be recoverable in the future.
Based on the above the directors have concluded that no material provision for impairment is required at the balance sheet date.
Impairment of goodwill, leasehold property, plant and equipment
The group formally determines whether goodwill, leasehold property, plant and equipment are impaired by considering indicators of impairment annually. Shortfalls between the carying value of fixed assets and their recoverable amounts, being the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use, are recognised as impairment losses.
This requires the group to determine the lowest levels of assets which generate largely independent cash flows (cash generating units or CGU) and to estimate the value in use of those assets or CGUs. Cash generating units are deemed to be individual restaurant units.
The recoverable amount of a CGU is estimated based on a multiple of forecast site EBITDA. The application of an appropriate multiple and forecasting of results requires a significant degree of management estimation and judgemental.
In certain scenarios, management will also assess the recoverability of a CGU on the basis of the expected market value of the site.
Categorisation of leases
In categorising leases as finance leases or operating leases, management makes judgemental as to whether significant risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to the Group as lessee, or to the lessee, where the group is a lessor.

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BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 26 MARCH 2023

4.


Turnover

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


2023
2022
£
£

Food sales
4,165,355
3,504,047

Drink sales
1,564,389
1,379,410

Other sales
362,688
418,747

6,092,432
5,302,204


All turnover arose within the United Kingdom.


5.


Other operating income

2023
2022
£
£

Government grants receivable
-
104,220

-
104,220



6.


Operating loss

The operating loss is stated after charging:

2023
2022
£
£

Other operating lease rentals
1,043,974
832,031


7.


Auditors' remuneration

During the period, the Company obtained the following services from the Company's auditors:


2023
2022
£
£

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

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption not to disclose amounts paid for non-audit services as these are disclosed in the consolidated accounts of the parent Company.

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BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 26 MARCH 2023

8.


Employees

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


2023
2022
£
£

Wages and salaries
2,470,517
1,934,578

Social security costs
200,806
156,086

Cost of defined contribution scheme
42,688
35,793

2,714,011
2,126,457


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


        2023
        2022
            No.
            No.







Employees
134
105



Directors
2
2

136
107


9.


Directors' remuneration

2023
2022
£
£

Directors' emoluments
335,000
335,000

335,000
335,000


The highest paid director received remuneration of £260,000 (2022 - £260,000).


10.


Interest receivable

2023
2022
£
£


Other interest receivable
-
15

-
15

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BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 26 MARCH 2023

11.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2023
2022
£
£


Bank interest payable
17,125
12,827

Other loan interest payable
1,816
-

18,941
12,827


12.


Exceptional items

2023
2022
£
£


Management recharges
247,416
223,084

Write off debts settled in CVA
(4,544)
(14,634)

Net loss/(gain) on disposal of exited premises
73,593
-

316,465
208,450

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BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 26 MARCH 2023

13.


Intangible assets






Goodwill

£



Cost


At 28 March 2022
4,952,498


Disposals
(122,657)



At 26 March 2023

4,829,841



Amortisation


At 28 March 2022
3,303,852


Charge for the period on owned assets
174,746


On disposals
(49,063)



At 26 March 2023

3,429,535



Net book value



At 26 March 2023
1,400,306



At 27 March 2022
1,648,646



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BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 26 MARCH 2023

14.


Tangible fixed assets







Long-term leasehold property
Plant and machinery
Fixtures and fittings
Office equipment
Computer equipment

£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 28 March 2022
2,116,120
304,252
410,876
170,647
229,515


Additions
55,444
9,868
89,536
24,079
6,872



At 26 March 2023

2,171,564
314,120
500,412
194,726
236,387



Depreciation


At 28 March 2022
1,157,753
278,583
329,950
149,834
204,787


Charge for the period on owned assets
110,509
18,908
11,934
11,413
19,469



At 26 March 2023

1,268,262
297,491
341,884
161,247
224,256



Net book value



At 26 March 2023
903,302
16,629
158,528
33,479
12,131



At 27 March 2022
958,368
25,669
80,926
20,813
24,729
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BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 26 MARCH 2023

           14.Tangible fixed assets (continued)


Total

£



Cost or valuation


At 28 March 2022
3,231,410


Additions
185,799



At 26 March 2023

3,417,209



Depreciation


At 28 March 2022
2,120,907


Charge for the period on owned assets
172,233



At 26 March 2023

2,293,140



Net book value



At 26 March 2023
1,124,069



At 27 March 2022
1,110,505


15.


Fixed asset investments








Investments in subsidiary companies

£



Cost or valuation


At 28 March 2022
337,052



At 26 March 2023
337,052




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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 26 MARCH 2023

Subsidiary undertaking


The following was a subsidiary undertaking of the Company:

Name

Registered office

Class of shares

Holding

Tragara Restaurant Co Limited
7 Moxon Street, London, W1U 4EP
Ordinary
100%

The aggregate of the share capital and reserves as at 26 March 2023 and the profit or loss for the period ended on that date for the subsidiary undertaking was as follows:

Name
Aggregate of share capital and reserves

Tragara Restaurant Co Limited
337,051


16.


Stocks

26 March
27 March
2023
2022
£
£

Raw materials and consumables
55,290
55,663

55,290
55,663


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BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 26 MARCH 2023

17.


Debtors

26 March
27 March
2023
2022
£
£

Due after more than one year

Other debtors
237,696
187,694

237,696
187,694


26 March
27 March
2023
2022
£
£

Due within one year

Trade debtors
34,629
61,065

Amounts owed by group undertakings
306,449
45,219

Other debtors
54,949
64,774

Prepayments and accrued income
570,137
725,274

966,164
896,332



18.


Cash and cash equivalents

26 March
27 March
2023
2022
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
10,950
14,335

Less: bank overdrafts
(359,980)
(387,310)

(349,030)
(372,975)


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BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 26 MARCH 2023

19.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

26 March
27 March
2023
2022
£
£

Bank overdrafts
359,980
387,310

Bank loans
5,341
5,137

Trade creditors
1,593,965
1,702,582

Amounts owed to group undertakings
17,323,236
16,065,544

Other taxation and social security
281,634
195,565

Other creditors
305,548
308,706

Accruals and deferred income
407,549
266,065

20,277,253
18,930,909



20.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

26 March
27 March
2023
2022
£
£

Bank loans
39,332
44,270

Other creditors
-
110,518

39,332
154,788


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BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 26 MARCH 2023

21.


Loans


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


26 March
27 March
2023
2022
£
£

Amounts falling due within one year

Bank loans
5,341
5,137


5,341
5,137

Amounts falling due 1-2 years

Bank loans
5,083
5,341


5,083
5,341

Amounts falling due 2-5 years

Bank loans
18,496
17,335


18,496
17,335

Amounts falling due after more than 5 years

Bank loans
15,753
21,594

15,753
21,594

44,673
49,407



22.


Share capital

26 March
27 March
2023
2022
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



1 (2022 - 1) Ordinary share of £1.00
1
1



23.


Reserves

Profit and loss account

Cumulative profit and loss net of distributions to owners.

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BRAVESPIRIT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 26 MARCH 2023

24.


Pension commitments

The  Company  contributes  into  a  defined  contributions  pension  scheme.  The  assets of the scheme are held  separately  from  those  of  the  Company  in  an  independently  administered  fund.  The  pension  cost charge represents contributions payable by the Company to the fund and amounted to £42,688 (2022 - £35,793). Contributions totaling £10,262 (2022 - £42,461) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date.


25.


Commitments under operating leases

At 26 March 2023 the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:

26 March
27 March
2023
2022
£
£


Not later than 1 year
718,500
1,018,500

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
2,029,179
3,489,178

Later than 5 years
3,488,829
5,194,566

6,236,508
9,702,244


26.


Related party transactions

The company have taken advantage of the exemption under FRS102 section 33 paragraph 1a and
therefore have not reported the related party transactions or balances of companies within the group.


27.


Controlling party

Aubaine Limited is the immediate parent, and is the smallest and largest group for which consolidated
accounts including Nobleheart Limited are prepared. The consolidated accounts of Aubaine Limited are
available from its registered office, 7 Moxon Street, London, W1U 4EP.

 
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