Company Registration No. 00580762 (England and Wales)
R.M.BROOKES LIMITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
R.M.BROOKES LIMITED
CONTENTS
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Statement of financial position
1
Notes to the financial statements
2 - 7
R.M.BROOKES LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT
28 FEBRUARY 2023
28 February 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
4
11,300
26,518
Current assets
Trade and other receivables falling due after more than one year
5
3,266,491
3,016,357
Trade and other receivables falling due within one year
5
235,976
292,594
Cash and cash equivalents
911
911
3,503,378
3,309,862
Current liabilities
6
(1,999,268)
(1,976,359)
Net current assets
1,504,110
1,333,503
Total assets less current liabilities
1,515,410
1,360,021
Provisions for liabilities
(2,725)
(6,629)
Net assets
1,512,685
1,353,392
Equity
Called up share capital
7
1,000
1,000
Retained earnings
1,511,685
1,352,392
Total equity
1,512,685
1,353,392
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the income statement within the financial statements.true
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 20 November 2023 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr J D C Hambling
Mr R W A Lawrence
Director
Director
Company Registration No. 00580762
R.M.BROOKES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
R.M.Brookes Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Hardys Yard, London Road, Riverhead, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2DN.
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 £1.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The directors have considered relevant information, including the company’s principal risks and uncertainties, the annual budget, forecast future cash flows and the impact of subsequent events in making their assessment. Based on these assessments and having regard to the resources available to the entity, the directors have concluded that there is no material uncertainty and that they can continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual report and financial statements.true
1.3
Revenue
Revenue is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes.
Revenue on construction contracts is recognised in line with the policy described in note 1.5.
1.4
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment 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:
Plant and machinery
15% per annum on cost
Motor vehicles
25% per annum on cost
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.
R.M.BROOKES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
Construction contracts
Where the outcome of a construction contract can be estimated reliably, revenue and costs are recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract activity at the reporting end date. Variations in contract work, claims and incentive payments are included to the extent that the amount can be measured reliably and its receipt is considered probable.
When it is probable that total contract costs will exceed total contract turnover, the expected loss is recognised as an expense immediately.
Where the outcome of a construction contract cannot be estimated reliably, contract revenue is recognised to the extent of contract costs incurred where it is probable that they will be recoverable. Contract costs are recognised as expenses in the period in which they are incurred. When costs incurred in securing a contract are recognised as an expense in the period in which they are incurred, they are not included in contract costs if the contract is obtained in a subsequent period.
1.6
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.
1.7
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.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include trade and other receivables and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other payables, bank loans and loans from fellow group companies, 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 receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
1.8
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.
All called up share capital is allotted and fully paid.
1.9
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.
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.
R.M.BROOKES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.10
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense.
1.11
Retirement benefits
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the company to the fund in respect of the year.
1.12
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.
2
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was 8 (2022 - 11).
3
Taxation
2023
2022
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
31,667
42,448
Adjustments in respect of prior periods
(33)
Total current tax
31,634
42,448
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
(3,904)
(3,805)
Changes in tax rates
2,504
Total deferred tax
(3,904)
(1,301)
Total tax charge
27,730
41,147
R.M.BROOKES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023
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4
Property, plant and equipment
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 March 2022 and 28 February 2023
170,173
26,493
196,666
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 March 2022
155,850
14,298
170,148
Depreciation charged in the year
8,595
6,623
15,218
At 28 February 2023
164,445
20,921
185,366
Carrying amount
At 28 February 2023
5,728
5,572
11,300
At 28 February 2022
14,323
12,195
26,518
5
Trade and other receivables
2023
2022
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade receivables
95,792
148,267
Other receivables
140,184
144,327
235,976
292,594
2023
2022
Amounts falling due after more than one year:
£
£
Amounts owed by group undertakings
3,266,491
3,016,357
Total debtors
3,502,467
3,308,951
6
Current liabilities
2023
2022
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
985,628
858,620
Trade payables
880,573
1,020,306
Taxation and social security
102,402
67,068
Other payables
30,665
30,365
1,999,268
1,976,359
R.M.BROOKES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023
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7
Called up share capital
2023
2022
2023
2022
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
8
Audit report information
As the income statement has been omitted from the filing copy of the financial statements, the following information in relation to the audit report on the statutory financial statements is provided in accordance with s444(5B) of the Companies Act 2006:
The auditor's report was unqualified.
The senior statutory auditor was Christopher Reeves ACA FCCA.
The auditor was Carpenter Box.
Carpenter Box is a trading name of Carpenter Box Limited
9
Financial commitments, guarantees and contingent liabilities
The company has entered into a composite accounting agreement with Barclays Bank plc. The amount due under this agreement has been secured by way of cross guarantee with the parent undertaking, Ramac Holdings (Trading) Limited, and its fellow subsidiary undertakings.
The total exposure under this agreement at the year end was £1,016,985 (2022 - £881,194).
10
Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties
During the year the company entered into the following transactions with related parties:
Sale of goods
2023
2022
£
£
Connected companies
21,419
37,679
Interest received
2023
2022
£
£
Connected companies
14,482
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In accordance with the requirements in Section 33.1A of FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland the company has not disclosed transactions with the ultimate parent company or any wholly owned subsidiary undertaking of the group.
R.M.BROOKES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023
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11
Parent company
The ultimate parent company is Ramac Holdings (Trading) Limited by virtue of 100% shareholding in the company. The registered office and principal place of business is Hardys Yard, London Road, Riverhead, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2DN.
The financial statements of the company are consolidated in the financial statements of Ramac Holdings (Trading) Limited. Copies of the consolidated financial statements are available from Companies House.