BJ’s Bingo operator Shipley Brothers Ltd has announced revenue for 2024/25 rose 3.2 percent, despite a challenging trading environment. Looking ahead, the company confirmed its commitment to further investment in bingo but warned of “prolonged economic uncertainty.”
Bingo firm Shipley Brothers has reported that revenue for the 12 months to 31 March 2025 increased by 3.2 percent year on year to £19.8m, while pre-tax profit jumped 15 percent from £760,603 to £875,812.
Despite identifying numerous economic challenges, the BJ’s Bingo operator reiterated its dedication to enhancing the customer experience at its clubs, including investment in the latest gaming technology.
“The year ended 31 March 2025 was challenging due to the increased costs of both employment and regulation, along with general inflationary pressures,” said the statement. “The company continues its cautious focus on forecasting its business continuity and cash flow management.”
”The directors consider current and prolonged economic uncertainty to be a principal risk to future profitability. Uncertainty is compounded by recent budget implications to UK trade.”
Employment costs for the company rose from £4.6m in 2024 to £4.8m last year, despite the number of staff decreasing from 2011 to 208, while social security costs rose from £475,000 to £500,000. Total taxes also jumped from £190,000 to £285,000.
“Effective cash flow management was and remains the company’s focus for its foreseeable future to which it expects a challenging year ahead.”
“The year saw a significant investment in one of the Company’s Bingo Businesses and the immediate focus is on turning that investment into admissions and profit growth. The company continues its commitment to enhance its business premises to offer comfortable entertainment venues with the latest gaming technology.”
Steering head with caution
Shipley Brothers said… “The year ended 31 March 2025 was challenging due to the increased costs of both employment and regulation, along with general inflationary pressures…
Originally published on Coinslot on January 19, 2026. Republished with permission.