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REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES

Registration number: SC545563

High Mark Farming Limited

Unaudited Financial Statements

31 March 2023

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High Mark Farming Limited

Contents

Accountants' Report

1

Balance Sheet

2

Notes to the Financial Statements

4

 

Chartered Accountants' Report to the Board of Directors on the Preparation of the Unaudited Statutory Accounts of
High Mark Farming Limited
for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have prepared for your approval the accounts of High Mark Farming Limited for the year ended 31 March 2023 as set out on pages 2 to 11 from the company's accounting records and from information and explanations you have given us.

As a practising member firm of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), we are subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed at http://www.icaew.com/regulation.

This report is made solely to the Board of Directors of High Mark Farming Limited, as a body, in accordance with the terms of our engagement letter dated 28 September 2020. Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the accounts of High Mark Farming Limited and state those matters that we have agreed to state to the Board of Directors of High Mark Farming Limited, as a body, in this report in accordance with ICAEW Technical Release 07/16 AAF. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than High Mark Farming Limited and its Board of Directors as a body for our work or for this report.

It is your duty to ensure that High Mark Farming Limited has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare statutory accounts that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit of High Mark Farming Limited. You consider that High Mark Farming Limited is exempt from the statutory audit requirement for the year.

We have not been instructed to carry out an audit or a review of the accounts of High Mark Farming Limited. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the statutory accounts.



Dodd & Co Limited
Chartered Accountants
FIFTEEN Rosehill
Montgomery Way
Rosehill Estate
CARLISLE
CA1 2RW

26 September 2023

 

High Mark Farming Limited

(Registration number: SC545563)
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2023

Note

2023
£

2022
£

Fixed assets

 

Tangible assets

5

3,242,728

3,400,021

Current assets

 

Stocks

1,291,911

1,214,382

Debtors

6

245,174

197,536

Investments

7

200

200

Cash at bank and in hand

 

250,407

-

 

1,787,692

1,412,118

Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

8

(1,985,725)

(1,833,143)

Net current liabilities

 

(198,033)

(421,025)

Total assets less current liabilities

 

3,044,695

2,978,996

Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

8

(1,934,957)

(2,607,234)

Provisions for liabilities

(105,627)

(59,442)

Net assets

 

1,004,111

312,320

Capital and reserves

 

Allotted, called up and fully paid share capital

111,628

111,628

Profit and loss account

892,483

200,692

Total equity

 

1,004,111

312,320

 

High Mark Farming Limited

(Registration number: SC545563)
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2023 (continued)

For the financial year ending 31 March 2023 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Directors' responsibilities:

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476; and

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.

These financial statements have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. As permitted by section 444 (5A) of the Companies Act 2006, the directors have not delivered to the registrar a copy of the Profit and Loss Account.

Approved and authorised by the Board on 26 September 2023 and signed on its behalf by:
 

.........................................

J P Furber

Director

.........................................

E B Dale

Director

 

High Mark Farming Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

1

General information

The company is a private company limited by share capital, incorporated in Scotland.

The principal place of business is:
High Three Mark Farm
Stoneykirk
STRANRAER
DG9 9EA

2

Accounting policies

Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

Statement of compliance

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 Section 1A - 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006.

Basis of preparation

These financial statements have been prepared using the historical cost convention except that as disclosed in the accounting policies certain items are shown at fair value.

The company has net current liabilities at 31 March 2023 and meets its day to day working capital requirements through its bank borrowings by way of long term loans. On the basis of this support, the directors consider it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis.

However, should the company not have the support of its bankers, and therefore be unable to continue trading, adjustments would have to be made to reduce the value of assets to their recoverable amounts, to provide for any further liabilities which might arise, and to reclassify fixed assets and long term liabilities as current assets and current liabilities.

Revenue recognition

Turnover comprises the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the sale of goods and provision of services in the ordinary course of the company’s activities. Turnover is shown net of sales/value added tax, returns, rebates and discounts.

The company recognises revenue when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured; it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity; and specific criteria have been met for each of the company's activities.


Other grants
Other grants in respect of capital expenditure are credited to a deferred income account and are released to profit over the expected useful lives of the relevant assets on a basis consistent with the depreciation policy.

 

High Mark Farming Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 (continued)


Government grants
Grants relating to revenue are recognised in the profit and loss account on a systematic basis over the periods in which the related costs are recognised for which the grant is intended to compensate.

Grants for the purpose of giving immediate financial support with no future related costs to be incurred are recognised in the profit and loss account when the grant proceeds become receivable.

Basic payment scheme amortisation

The amount paid in connection with the purchase of the basic payment scheme entitlement is being amortised over the useful economic life of that entitlement. In addition, an annual impairment review is being performed.

Tax

The tax expense for the period comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss, except that a change attributable to an item of income or expense recognised as other comprehensive income is also recognised directly in other comprehensive income.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date in the countries where the company operates and generates taxable income.

Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences between taxable profits and profits reported in the financial statements.

Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised when it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits.

Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference.

Tangible assets

Tangible assets are stated in the balance sheet at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

The cost of tangible assets includes directly attributable incremental costs incurred in their acquisition and installation.

 

High Mark Farming Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 (continued)

Depreciation

Depreciation is charged so as to write off the cost of assets, other than land and properties under construction over their estimated useful lives, as follows:

Asset class

Depreciation method and rate

Land and buildings

0% and 5% straight line, and 5% and 15% reducing balance

Plant and equipment

5%, 15% and 50% reducing balance

Agricultural vehicles

20% and 25% reducing balance

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.

Trade debtors

Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for the sale of goods or services performed in the ordinary course of business.

Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.

Stocks

Trading stock is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after due regard for obsolete and slow moving stocks. The cost of livestock represents the purchase cost plus any additional costs of rearing the animal. Net realisable value is based on selling price less anticipated selling costs. Crop stock is valued at fair value less any anticipated costs to sell.

Trade creditors

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade creditors are classified as current liabilities if the company does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities.

Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method where due after more than one year.

Borrowings

Interest-bearing borrowings are initially recorded at fair value, net of transaction costs. Interest-bearing borrowings are subsequently carried at amortised cost, with the difference between the proceeds, net of transaction costs, and the amount due on redemption being recognised as a charge to the profit and loss account over the period of the relevant borrowing.

Interest expense is recognised on the basis of the effective interest method and is included in interest payable and similar charges.

Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the company has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting date.

 

High Mark Farming Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 (continued)

Leases

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee.

Assets held under finance leases are recognised at the lower of their fair value at inception of the lease and the present value of the minimum lease payments. These assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the useful life of the asset and the lease term. The corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation.

Lease payments are apportioned between finance costs in the profit and loss account and reduction of the lease obligation so as to achieve a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.

Share capital

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Equity instruments are measured at the fair value of the cash or other resources received or receivable, net of the direct costs of issuing the equity instruments. If payment is deferred and the time value of money is material, the initial measurement is on a present value basis.

Preference shares are classified as debt when the shares are redeemable in the future at the option of the holder.

Defined contribution pension obligation

A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which fixed contributions are paid into a pension fund and the company has no legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions even if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods.

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as employee benefit expense when they are due. If contribution payments exceed the contribution due for service, the excess is recognised as a prepayment.

3

Staff numbers

The average number of persons employed by the company (including directors) during the year, was 6 (2022 - 5).

 

High Mark Farming Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 (continued)

4

Intangible assets

Basic payment scheme
 £

Total
£

Cost or valuation

At 1 April 2022

38,000

38,000

At 31 March 2023

38,000

38,000

Amortisation

At 1 April 2022

38,000

38,000

At 31 March 2023

38,000

38,000

Carrying amount

At 31 March 2023

-

-

At 31 March 2022

-

-

 

High Mark Farming Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 (continued)

5

Tangible assets

Land and buildings
£

Plant and equipment
 £

Agricultural vehicles
 £

Total
£

Cost or valuation

At 1 April 2022

2,874,248

713,464

131,845

3,719,557

Additions

50,311

22,042

28,900

101,253

Disposals

(166,007)

(5,580)

(16,300)

(187,887)

At 31 March 2023

2,758,552

729,926

144,445

3,632,923

Depreciation

At 1 April 2022

58,614

193,790

67,132

319,536

Charge for the year

24,789

43,457

15,357

83,603

Eliminated on disposal

(2,286)

(1,300)

(9,358)

(12,944)

At 31 March 2023

81,117

235,947

73,131

390,195

Carrying amount

At 31 March 2023

2,677,435

493,979

71,314

3,242,728

At 31 March 2022

2,815,634

519,674

64,713

3,400,021

6

Debtors

2023
£

2022
£

Trade debtors

203,939

168,158

Other debtors

41,235

29,378

245,174

197,536

7

Current asset investments

2023
£

2022
£

Other investments

200

200

 

High Mark Farming Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 (continued)

8

Creditors

Note

2023
£

2022
£

Due within one year

 

Loans and borrowings

9

1,692,205

1,720,960

Trade creditors

 

99,775

94,763

Corporation tax liability

 

146,768

-

Other creditors

 

46,977

17,420

 

1,985,725

1,833,143

Due after one year

 

Loans and borrowings

9

1,891,619

2,561,440

Other creditors

 

43,338

45,794

 

1,934,957

2,607,234

9

Loans and borrowings

2023
£

2022
£

Current loans and borrowings

Bank borrowings

212,833

119,366

Bank overdrafts

-

108,889

Finance lease liabilities

-

13,333

Redeemable preference shares

1,479,372

1,479,372

1,692,205

1,720,960

Current loans and borrowings includes the following liabilities, on which security has been given by the company:

2023
£

2022
£

Bank borrowings

212,833

119,366

Bank overdrafts

-

108,889

Finance lease liabilities

-

13,333

212,833

241,588

Bank borrowings are secured by fixed and floating charges over the company's assets.

Bank overdrafts are secured by fixed and floating charges over the company's assets.

Finance lease liabilities are secured on the assets to which they relate.

 

High Mark Farming Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 (continued)

2023
£

2022
£

Non-current loans and borrowings

Bank borrowings

1,891,619

2,561,440

Non-current loans and borrowings includes the following liabilities, on which security has been given by the company:

2023
£

2022
£

Bank borrowings

1,891,619

2,561,440

Bank borrowings are secured by fixed and floating charges over the company's assets.
 

10

Financial commitments, guarantees and contingencies

Amounts not provided for in the balance sheet

The total amount of financial commitments not included in the balance sheet is £387,500 (2022 - £437,500). This amount relates to payments due on a modern limited duration tenancy due to expire in 2030.

11

Parent and ultimate parent undertaking

The company's immediate parent is Dale Farming Limited, incorporated in England and Wales.