Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Thursday 22 May 2025 – Afternoon
AS Level Business
H031/02 The wider business environment
Resource Booklet
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
* 1 9 2 6 3 3 6 1 7 9 *
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use this Resource Booklet to answer the questions in Section B.
• You can write on this Resource Booklet but it will not be sent for marking.
INFORMATION
• The business described in this Resource Booklet is a real business.
• This document has 4 pages.
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Pickfords
Extract A
About Pickfords
Pickfords is a furniture removal services provider based in the UK, part of Pickfords Move
Management Ltd.
The business is believed to have been founded in the 17th century. Pickfords is now the
UK’s largest removals provider with branches throughout the UK and Ireland.
The company provides a complete portfolio of services to consumers and businesses 5
including home removals and business relocation within the UK, Europe and worldwide.
Source: Adapted from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pickfords (Accessed 22/11/23)
Extract B
Pickfords commits to the recruitment of ex-armed forces personnel
Adapted from www.pickfords.co.uk/news/pickfords-commits-to-championing-the-recruitment-of-armed-forces-personnel. Item removed due to third party copyright restrictions.
Extract C
Transferable skills of ex-members of the armed forces
Ex-members of the armed forces possess an abundance of transferable skills that make
them stand out in the job market. Many of the skills they have developed appeal to
employers who are looking for applicants with a strong work ethic.
Ex-members of the armed forces are widely known for their self-discipline and resilience,
making them reliable employees who are dedicated, organised and punctual in a corporate 20
setting. They have strong communication and interpersonal skills, gained through past
experience of taking and giving orders. Ability to work well in a highly pressured team
environment is another plus which can be attractive to many employers.
Source: Adapted from https://www.academylm.co.uk/blog/transferable-skills-for-ex-military-
professionals/ (Accessed 21/12/23)
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Extract D
Extract from Pickfords’ financial documents
Income statement for the year ended 30 September 2022
2022 2021 25
£ £
Revenue 60 318 907 58 102 912
Cost of sales 45 571 055 43 471 527
Gross profit 14 747 852 14 631 385
Other operating income 0 130 134 30
Expenses 11 699 494 10 254 454
Operating profit 3 048 358 4 507 065
Taxation 622 862 863 333
Profit for the year 2 425 496 3 643 732
Statement of financial position as at 30 September 2022 35
2022 2021
£ £
Non-current assets 5 887 347 4 344 487
Current assets 22 064 041 21 140 464
Current liabilities 18 584 858 17 057 762 40
Net current assets 3 479 183 4 082 702
Non-current liabilities 1 066 603 452 758
Net assets 8 299 927 7 974 431
Capital and reserves 8 299 927 7 974 431
attributable to equity holders 45
TOTAL EQUITY 8 299 927 7 974 431
Source: Adapted from https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/
08044368/filing-history (Accessed 22/11/23)
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Thursday 22 May 2025 – Afternoon
AS Level Business
H031/02 The wider business environment
Resource Booklet
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
* 1 9 2 6 3 3 6 1 7 9 *
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use this Resource Booklet to answer the questions in Section B.
• You can write on this Resource Booklet but it will not be sent for marking.
INFORMATION
• The business described in this Resource Booklet is a real business.
• This document has 4 pages.
© OCR 2025 [601/4674/6] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (PQ) 352189/3 Turn over
for more: tyrionpapers.com
, 2
Pickfords
Extract A
About Pickfords
Pickfords is a furniture removal services provider based in the UK, part of Pickfords Move
Management Ltd.
The business is believed to have been founded in the 17th century. Pickfords is now the
UK’s largest removals provider with branches throughout the UK and Ireland.
The company provides a complete portfolio of services to consumers and businesses 5
including home removals and business relocation within the UK, Europe and worldwide.
Source: Adapted from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pickfords (Accessed 22/11/23)
Extract B
Pickfords commits to the recruitment of ex-armed forces personnel
Adapted from www.pickfords.co.uk/news/pickfords-commits-to-championing-the-recruitment-of-armed-forces-personnel. Item removed due to third party copyright restrictions.
Extract C
Transferable skills of ex-members of the armed forces
Ex-members of the armed forces possess an abundance of transferable skills that make
them stand out in the job market. Many of the skills they have developed appeal to
employers who are looking for applicants with a strong work ethic.
Ex-members of the armed forces are widely known for their self-discipline and resilience,
making them reliable employees who are dedicated, organised and punctual in a corporate 20
setting. They have strong communication and interpersonal skills, gained through past
experience of taking and giving orders. Ability to work well in a highly pressured team
environment is another plus which can be attractive to many employers.
Source: Adapted from https://www.academylm.co.uk/blog/transferable-skills-for-ex-military-
professionals/ (Accessed 21/12/23)
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Extract D
Extract from Pickfords’ financial documents
Income statement for the year ended 30 September 2022
2022 2021 25
£ £
Revenue 60 318 907 58 102 912
Cost of sales 45 571 055 43 471 527
Gross profit 14 747 852 14 631 385
Other operating income 0 130 134 30
Expenses 11 699 494 10 254 454
Operating profit 3 048 358 4 507 065
Taxation 622 862 863 333
Profit for the year 2 425 496 3 643 732
Statement of financial position as at 30 September 2022 35
2022 2021
£ £
Non-current assets 5 887 347 4 344 487
Current assets 22 064 041 21 140 464
Current liabilities 18 584 858 17 057 762 40
Net current assets 3 479 183 4 082 702
Non-current liabilities 1 066 603 452 758
Net assets 8 299 927 7 974 431
Capital and reserves 8 299 927 7 974 431
attributable to equity holders 45
TOTAL EQUITY 8 299 927 7 974 431
Source: Adapted from https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/
08044368/filing-history (Accessed 22/11/23)
© OCR 2025 H031/02 Jun25 Turn over
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