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REGISTERED NUMBER: 04307453 (England and Wales)






















REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022


FOR



HOWARDS LIMITED



HOWARDS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04307453)








CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022





Page




Company Information  

1




Report of the Directors  

2




Statement of Financial Position  

3




Notes to the Financial Statements  

5





HOWARDS LIMITED



COMPANY INFORMATION

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022









DIRECTORS:

M A Bailey


R J Hudson







SECRETARY:

Mrs J Austin







REGISTERED OFFICE:

Newport House


Newport Road


Stafford


Staffordshire


ST16 1DA







REGISTERED NUMBER:

04307453 (England and Wales)







ACCOUNTANTS:

Howards Limited


Chartered Certified Accountants


Newport House


Newport Road


Stafford


Staffordshire


ST16 1DA



HOWARDS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04307453)



REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022


The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 December 2022.


DIRECTORS

The director shown below has held office during the whole of the period from 1 January 2022 to the date of this report.


M A Bailey

R J Hudson


This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.


ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD:






M A Bailey - Director



13 November 2023



HOWARDS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04307453)



STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

31 DECEMBER 2022



2022


2021


Notes

£   

£   


FIXED ASSETS

Intangible assets

5

13,250


-



Tangible assets

6

87,337


115,955



100,587


115,955




CURRENT ASSETS

Debtors

7

1,029,593


839,927



Prepayments and accrued income

67,465


70,651



Cash at bank and in hand

77,125


126,738



1,174,183


1,037,316



CREDITORS

Amounts falling due within one year

8

(643,374

)

(432,993

)


NET CURRENT ASSETS

530,809


604,323



TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT

LIABILITIES

631,396


720,278




CREDITORS

Amounts falling due after more than one

year

9

-


(75,933

)



PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES

(16,594

)

(22,000

)



ACCRUALS AND DEFERRED INCOME

(12,817

)

(2,000

)


NET ASSETS

601,985


620,345




CAPITAL AND RESERVES

Called up share capital

3,000


3,000



Capital redemption reserve

285


285



Retained earnings

598,700


617,060



SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS

601,985


620,345




The company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 December 2022.  


The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.  


The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for:
(a)ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
(b)preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of each financial year and of its profit or loss for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company.



HOWARDS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04307453)



STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION - continued

31 DECEMBER 2022



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


In accordance with Section 444 of the Companies Act 2006, the Income Statement has not been delivered.


The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 13 November 2023 and were signed on its behalf by:





M A Bailey - Director




R J Hudson - Director




HOWARDS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04307453)



NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022


1.

STATUTORY INFORMATION



Howards Limited is a private company, limited by shares, registered in England and Wales. The company's registered number is 04307453 and the registered office address is Newport House, Newport Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 1DA.



The principal activity of the company is the provision of accountancy, audit, business advisory and taxation services.


2.

STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE



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


3.

ACCOUNTING POLICIES



Basis of preparing the financial statements


The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.



Functional currency


The financial statements are prepared in sterling (£). The functional currency of the company is sterling (£).



Related party exemption


The company has taken advantage of exemption, under the terms of Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland', not to disclose related party transactions with wholly owned subsidiaries within the group.



Significant judgements and estimates

In determining and applying accounting policies, judgement is often required in respect of items where the choice of specific policy, accounting estimate or assumption to be followed could materially affect the reported results or net asset position of the company; it may later be determined that a different choice would have been more appropriate. Management considers that certain accounting estimates and assumptions relating to revenue, taxation, tangible fixed assets, provisions and contingent liabilities, accruals and impairment are its critical accounting estimates.


Intangible assets

Intangible assets are initially measured at cost. After initial recognition, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.


Tangible fixed assets


Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its estimated useful life.  


Fixtures and fittings

-

15% on reducing balance


Computer equipment

-

25% on cost



Financial instruments

The company only enters into basic financial instruments transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other accounts receivable and payable, loans from banks and other third parties, loans to related parties and investments in non-puttable ordinary shares.

Financial assets that are measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.

For financial assets measured at amortised cost, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated cash flows discounted at the asset's original effective interest rate. If a financial asset has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate determined under the contract.

For financial assets measured at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and the best estimate, which is an approximation, of the amount that the company would receive for the asset if it were to be sold at the reporting date.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the statement of financial position when there is an 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.


HOWARDS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04307453)



NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022


3.

ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued



Taxation

Taxation for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Income Statement, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity.

Current or deferred taxation assets and liabilities are not discounted.

Current tax is recognised at the amount of tax payable using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the statement of financial position date.


Deferred tax

Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the statement of financial position date.

Timing differences arise from the inclusion of income and expenses in tax assessments in periods different from those in which they are recognised in financial statements. Deferred tax is measured using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the year end and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference.

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


Hire purchase and leasing commitments


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



Assets held under finance leases are recognised initially at the fair value of the leased asset (or, if lower, the present value of minimum lease payments) at the inception of the lease. The corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the statement of financial position as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are apportioned between finance charges and reduction of the lease obligation using the effective interest method so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.  Finance charges are deducted in measuring profit or loss.  Assets held under finance leases are included in tangible fixed assets and depreciated and assessed for impairment losses in the same way as owned assets.



Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The company contributes to the directors personal pension schemes. Contributions payable for the period are charged in the profit and loss account.

The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for its employees. Contributions payable for the year are charged in the profit and loss account.


Work in progress


Work in progress is accounted for as defined in UITF 40 as issued by the ASB. It is the company policy to recognise revenue over the time of a contract as it progresses with reference to the value of the work performed and with regard to contractual obligations.  Work in progress is shown as "amounts recoverable on contracts".



Turnover


Turnover represents the value of services provided under contracts to the extent that there is a right to consideration and is recorded at the value of the consideration due.



HOWARDS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04307453)



NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022


3.

ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued



Provisions


Provisions are recognised when the company has a legal or constructive obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event, it is probable that the company will be required to settle the obligation and the amount of the obligation can be reliably estimated.



Provisions are recognised at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date.



Impairment of non-financial assets


At each reporting date non-financial assets not carried at fair value, like goodwill and plant, property and equipment, are reviewed to determine whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If there is an indication of possible impairment, the recoverable amount of any asset or group of related assets, which is the higher of value in use and the fair value less cost to sell, is estimated and compared with its carrying amount. If the recoverable amount is lower, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its recoverable amount and an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.



Inventories are also assessed for impairment at each reporting date. The carrying amount of each item of inventory, or group of similar items, is compared with its selling price less costs to complete and sell. If an item of inventory or group of similar items is impaired, its carrying amount is reduced to selling price less costs to complete and sell, and an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.



If an impairment loss is subsequently reversed, the carrying amount of the asset or group of related assets is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but not to exceed the amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset or group of related assets in prior periods. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.


4.

EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS



The average number of employees during the year was 35 (2021 - 35 ) .


5.

INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS


Goodwill

£   



COST


At 1 January 2022

432,003




Additions

13,250




At 31 December 2022

445,253




AMORTISATION


At 1 January 2022


and 31 December 2022

432,003




NET BOOK VALUE


At 31 December 2022

13,250




At 31 December 2021

-





HOWARDS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04307453)



NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022


6.

TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS


Fixtures



and


Computer



fittings


equipment


Totals

£   

£   

£   



COST


At 1 January 2022

33,475


190,847


224,322




Additions

4,770


1,676


6,446




At 31 December 2022

38,245


192,523


230,768




DEPRECIATION


At 1 January 2022

20,427


87,940


108,367




Charge for year

2,269


32,795


35,064




At 31 December 2022

22,696


120,735


143,431




NET BOOK VALUE


At 31 December 2022

15,549


71,788


87,337




At 31 December 2021

13,048


102,907


115,955




7.

DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR


2022

2021


£   

£   



Trade debtors

626,717


564,869




Amounts recoverable on contract

160,000


125,000




Other debtors

242,876


150,058



1,029,593


839,927




8.

CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR


2022

2021


£   

£   



Trade creditors

115,495


86,650




Taxation and social security

342,742


221,046




Other creditors

185,137


125,297



643,374


432,993




9.

CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR


2022

2021


£   

£   



Other creditors

-


75,933




10.

SECURED DEBTS



The following secured debts are included within creditors:


2022

2021


£   

£   



Hire purchase

75,981


101,243





The hire purchase liabilities are secured against the assets to which they relate.


11.

OTHER FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS


The company has total future operating lease commitments of £86,454 (2021 - £89,789).

Included in the total amounts detailed above are £43,263 (2021 - £43,263) payable within one year.



HOWARDS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04307453)



NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022


12.

DIRECTORS' ADVANCES, CREDITS AND GUARANTEES



The following advances and credits to Mr M A Bailey a director subsisted during the years ended 31 December 2022 and 31 December 2021:


2022

2021


£   

£   



M A Bailey


Balance outstanding at start of year

1,942


-




Amounts advanced

135,365


1,942




Amounts repaid

(129,678

)

-




Amounts written off

-


-




Amounts waived

-


-




Balance outstanding at end of year

7,629


1,942




13.

ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY



The controlling party is Howards Holdings Limited.



The ultimate controlling party is Howards Holdings Limited.



Howards Holdings Limited is a private company, limited by shares, registered in England and Wales. The company's registered number is 09268305 and the registered office address is Newport House, Newport Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 1DA.