Limited Liability Partnership registration number OC353780 (England and Wales)
BENTLEYS (1989) LLP
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
BENTLEYS (1989) LLP
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 7
BENTLEYS (1989) LLP
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 MARCH 2023
31 March 2023
- 1 -
2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
4
11,893
24,088
Current assets
Stocks
255,700
205,946
Debtors
5
64,870
100,171
Cash at bank and in hand
131,932
150,875
452,502
456,992
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(54,551)
(65,510)
Net current assets
397,951
391,482
Total assets less current liabilities
409,844
415,570
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
7
(21,707)
(43,241)
Net assets attributable to members
388,137
372,329
Represented by:
Loans and other debts due to members within one year
Other amounts
133,372
117,564
Members' other interests
Members' capital classified as equity
254,765
254,765
388,137
372,329

The members of the limited liability partnership have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.

For the financial year ended 31 March 2023 the limited liability partnership was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 (as applied by the Limited Liability Partnerships (Accounts and Audit) (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2008) relating to small limited liability partnerships.

The members acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act (as applied to limited liability partnerships) with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to limited liability partnerships subject to the small limited liability partnerships regime.

BENTLEYS (1989) LLP
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT
31 MARCH 2023
31 March 2023
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The financial statements were approved by the members and authorised for issue on 25 October 2023 and are signed on their behalf by:
25 October 2023
Mr T Bent
Designated member
Limited Liability Partnership Registration No. OC353780
BENTLEYS (1989) LLP
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 MARCH 2023
31 March 2023
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1
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the limited liability partnership’s accounting policies, the members are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

2
Accounting policies
Limited liability partnership information

Bentleys (1989) LLPBENTLEYS (1989) LLP is a limited liability partnership incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 2nd Floor, Regis House, 45 King William Street, London, United Kingdom, EC4R 9AN.

 

The limited liability partnership's principal activities are disclosed in the Members' Report.

2.1
Accounting convention

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting by Limited Liability Partnerships" issued in December 2021, together with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the limited liability partnership. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

2.2
Turnover

Turnover represents the amounts recoverable for the services provided to clients, excluding value added tax, under contractual obligations which are performed gradually over time.

If, at the balance sheet date, completion of contractual obligations is dependent on external factors (and thus outside the control of the Limited Liability Partnership), then revenue is recognised only when the event occurs. In such cases, costs incurred up to the balance sheet date are carried forward as work in progress.

2.3
Members' participating interests

Members' participation rights are the rights of a member against the LLP that arise under the members' agreement (for example, in respect of amounts subscribed or otherwise contributed remuneration and profits).

 

Members' participation rights in the earnings or assets of the LLP are analysed between those that are, from the LLP's perspective, either a financial liability or equity, in accordance with section 22 of FRS 102. A member's participation rights including amounts subscribed or otherwise contributed by members, for example members' capital, are classed as liabilities unless the LLP has an unconditional right to refuse payment to members, in which case they are classified as equity.

Once an unavoidable obligation has been created in favour of members through allocation of profits or other means, any undrawn profits remaining at the reporting date are shown as ‘Loans and other debts due to members’ to the extent they exceed debts due from a specific member.

BENTLEYS (1989) LLP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
2
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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2.4
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Leasehold improvements
10 years straight line
Fixtures and fittings
20% reducing balance
Computers
33% straight line
Motor vehicles
20% straight line

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the profit and loss account.

2.5
Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.

 

Stocks held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured at the lower of cost and replacement cost, adjusted where applicable for any loss of service potential.

At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.

2.6
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method 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. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

 

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

 

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

BENTLEYS (1989) LLP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
2
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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2.7
Retirement benefits and post retirement payments to members

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

2.8
Leases

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

 

Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.

Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leased asset are consumed.

2.9
Government grants

Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the grants will be received.

 

A grant that specifies performance conditions is recognised in income when the performance conditions are met. Where a grant does not specify performance conditions it is recognised in income when the proceeds are received or receivable. A grant received before the recognition criteria are satisfied is recognised as a liability.

3
Employees

The average number of persons (excluding members) employed by the partnership during the year was:

2023
2022
Number
Number
Total
2
2
BENTLEYS (1989) LLP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
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4
Tangible fixed assets
Leasehold improvements
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 April 2022 and 31 March 2023
53,854
2,695
6,170
31,400
94,119
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2022
37,235
2,185
5,334
25,277
70,031
Depreciation charged in the year
5,387
102
583
6,123
12,195
At 31 March 2023
42,622
2,287
5,917
31,400
82,226
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2023
11,232
408
253
-
0
11,893
At 31 March 2022
16,619
510
836
6,123
24,088
5
Debtors
2023
2022
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
3,877
19,779
Other debtors
44,484
64,707
Prepayments and accrued income
16,509
15,685
64,870
100,171
6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
£
£
Bank loans
10,648
25,153
Obligations under finance leases
-
3,415
Trade creditors
6,992
4,520
Other taxation and social security
9,162
6,948
Other creditors
13,674
15,674
Accruals and deferred income
14,075
9,800
54,551
65,510
7
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2023
2022
Notes
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
21,707
43,241

Bank loans provided by National Westminster Bank PLC are secured by a fixed charge over the assets of the Partnership. Hire purchase borrowings are secured over the underlying assets.

BENTLEYS (1989) LLP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
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8
Loans and other debts due to members

In the event of a winding up the amounts included in "Loans and other debts due to members" will rank equally with unsecured creditors.

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