2019/20 was a year of exceptional trading performance which saw both revenue and margins increase and a post-tax profit of £4m achieved. More than £6m was paid back to the public purse via rebates and dividends.
An increase in revenue of more than £30m from the previous year, and a strengthening underlying profit margin, are strong indicators of the Group’s financial strength and reflect a defining year of progress for us.
Changes to our management structure and the restructuring of our support services has laid strong foundations which will help support our continued growth and profitability.
Key highlights
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| Largest local authority trading company (LATCo) in the UK | Top 10 provider of care home provision as rated by the CQC | Multi-award winning property design including national winner of passive house awards |
Key service breakdown
Delivering exceptional value through a diverse range of services.
The following significant categories of revenue were recognised in the year:
Our people
The average number of staff employed by the Group during the financial year amounted to:
