Company registration number 12406070 (England and Wales)
SPRINGLES FARM LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
SPRINGLES FARM LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 8
SPRINGLES FARM LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 MAY 2023
31 May 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3
903,551
994,840
Investment property
4
1,377,240
1,377,240
2,280,791
2,372,080
Current assets
Stocks
232,960
48,650
Debtors
5
124,266
87,090
Cash at bank and in hand
206,812
375,481
564,038
511,221
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(166,201)
(226,581)
Net current assets
397,837
284,640
Total assets less current liabilities
2,678,628
2,656,720
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
7
(2,354,477)
(2,425,277)
Provisions for liabilities
(133,460)
(156,258)
Net assets
190,691
75,185
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
8
100
100
Profit and loss reserves
190,591
75,085
Total equity
190,691
75,185

The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true

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

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The member has not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

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

SPRINGLES FARM LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT
31 MAY 2023
31 May 2023
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The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 1 November 2023 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr A J Barton
Director
Company registration number 12406070 (England and Wales)
SPRINGLES FARM LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

Springles Farm Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Springle Farm, Town Littleworth Road, Cooksbridge, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4TD.

1.1
Accounting convention

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance 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 company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and investment properties at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2
Turnover

Turnover represents amounts receivable for the sale of organic eggs and organically reared pullets.

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer (usually on dispatch of the goods), the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

1.3
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:

Freehold land and buildings
Farm buildings - 5% straight line
Farm cottages - 2% straight line
Poultry sheds - 5% straight line
Land - not depreciated
Plant and equipment
20% straight line basis
Poultry equipment - 10% straight line basis
Fixtures and fittings
20% straight line basis
Motor vehicles
20% straight line basis

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 credited or charged to profit or loss.

1.4
Investment properties

Investment property, which is property held to earn rentals and/or for capital appreciation, is initially recognised at cost, which includes the purchase cost and any directly attributable expenditure. Subsequently it is measured at fair value at the reporting end date. Changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss.

SPRINGLES FARM LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

1.6
Stocks

Stocks of feed are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price.

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.

1.7
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.

1.8
Financial instruments

The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

 

Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

 

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

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.

Classification of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.

SPRINGLES FARM LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, 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.

1.9
Equity instruments

Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.

1.10
Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.

1.11
Employee benefits

The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.

 

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

1.12
Retirement benefits

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

1.13
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.

SPRINGLES FARM LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023
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2
Employees

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:

2023
2022
Number
Number
Total
17
17
3
Tangible fixed assets
Freehold land and buildings
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 June 2022 and 31 May 2023
332,633
829,586
1,471
12,083
1,175,773
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 June 2022
2,567
172,944
588
4,834
180,933
Depreciation charged in the year
2,106
86,472
294
2,417
91,289
At 31 May 2023
4,673
259,416
882
7,251
272,222
Carrying amount
At 31 May 2023
327,960
570,170
589
4,832
903,551
At 31 May 2022
330,066
656,642
883
7,249
994,840
4
Investment property
2023
£
Fair value
At 1 June 2022 and 31 May 2023
1,377,240

Investment property comprises cost of £1,377,240 (2022: £1,377,240). The fair value of the investment property has been arrived at on the basis of a valuation carried out by the directors. The valuation was made on an open market value basis by reference to market evidence of transaction prices for similar properties.

5
Debtors
2023
2022
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
117,380
69,377
Other debtors
6,886
17,713
124,266
87,090
SPRINGLES FARM LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023
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6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
£
£
Bank loans
59,873
57,578
Trade creditors
40,136
99,617
Corporation tax
45,566
43,541
Other taxation and social security
4,328
3,427
Other creditors
16,298
22,418
166,201
226,581
7
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2023
2022
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
982,679
1,051,422
Other creditors
1,371,798
1,373,855
2,354,477
2,425,277

Bank loans totalling £1,042,552 (2022 - £1,109,000) are secured by fixed charges over the investment properties.

Creditors which fall due after five years are as follows:
2023
2022
£
£
Payable by instalments
743,186
732,293
8
Called up share capital
2023
2022
2023
2022
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
100
100
100
100
9
Operating lease commitments
Lessee

At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:

2023
2022
£
£
16,013
22,212
SPRINGLES FARM LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023
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10
Related party transactions
2023
2022
Amounts due to related parties
£
£
Entities with control, joint control or significant influence over the company
1,194,248
1,192,305

As at the balance sheet date the following amounts included in long term creditors were owed by the company to related parties:

Grassington Rangers Limited were owed £1,194,248 (2022: £1,192,305)

11
Parent company

The parent company of Springles Farm Limited is Grassington Rangers Limited whose registered office is Grassington Farm, Warren Lane, North Chailey, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4HW.

 

The company is controlled by Grassington Rangers Limited, who own 100% of the issued share capital.

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