Company registration number 13107979 (England and Wales)
Open Arms Care Limited
Annual report and unaudited financial statements
For the year ended 31 May 2023
Open Arms Care Limited
Company information
Director
Mr S J Phillips
Company number
13107979
Registered office
Chester House
Lloyd Drive
Cheshire Oaks Business Park
Ellesmere Port
Cheshire
England
CH65 9HQ
Accountants
DJH Mitten Clarke Chester Limited
Chester House
Lloyd Drive
Cheshire Oaks Business Park
Ellesmere Port
Cheshire
England
CH65 9HQ
Open Arms Care Limited
Contents
Page
Director's report
1
Accountants' report
2
Balance sheet
3 - 4
Notes to the financial statements
5 - 10
Open Arms Care Limited
Director's report
For the year ended 31 May 2023
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The director presents his annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 May 2023.

Principal activities

The principal activity of the company continued to be that of domiciliary care services.

Director

The director who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements was as follows:

Mr S J Phillips
Small companies exemption

This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small companies exemption.

On behalf of the board
Mr S J Phillips
Director
13 February 2024
Open Arms Care Limited
Accountants' report to the director on the preparation of the unaudited statutory financial statements of Open Arms Care Limited for the year ended 31 May 2023
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In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have prepared for your approval the financial statements of Open Arms Care Limited for the year ended 31 May 2023 which comprise, the balance sheet and the related notes 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 https://www.icaew.com/regulation.

This report is made solely to the Board of Directors of Open Arms Care Limited, as a body, in accordance with the terms of our engagement letter. Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the financial statements of Open Arms Care Limited and state those matters that we have agreed to state to the Board of Directors of Open Arms Care 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 Open Arms Care Limited and its Board of Directors as a body, for our work or for this report.

It is your duty to ensure that Open Arms Care Limited has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare statutory financial statements that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and loss of Open Arms Care Limited. You consider that Open Arms Care 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 financial statements of Open Arms Care 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 financial statements.

DJH Mitten Clarke Chester Limited
Chester House
Lloyd Drive
Cheshire Oaks Business Park
Ellesmere Port
Cheshire
CH65 9HQ
13 February 2024
Open Arms Care Limited
Balance sheet
As at 31 May 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
4
25,420
35,260
Tangible assets
5
3,099
3,492
28,519
38,752
Current assets
Debtors
6
28,082
24,316
Cash at bank and in hand
-
0
15,726
28,082
40,042
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
7
(129,903)
(59,760)
Net current liabilities
(101,821)
(19,718)
Total assets less current liabilities
(73,302)
19,034
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
8
(64,262)
(108,500)
Provisions for liabilities
(775)
(663)
Net liabilities
(138,339)
(90,129)
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
1
1
Profit and loss reserves
(138,340)
(90,130)
Total equity
(138,339)
(90,129)

The director of the company has 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 director acknowledges his 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.

Open Arms Care Limited
Balance sheet (continued)
As at 31 May 2023
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The financial statements were approved and signed by the director and authorised for issue on 13 February 2024
Mr S J Phillips
Director
Company Registration No. 13107979
Open Arms Care Limited
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 May 2023
- 5 -
1
Accounting policies
Company information

Open Arms Care Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Chester House, Lloyd Drive, Cheshire Oaks Business Park, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, England, CH65 9HQ.

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. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2
Turnover

Turnover represents gross invoiced sales of domiciliary home care services.

1.3
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill

Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.

 

Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably; the intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights; and the intangible asset is separable from the entity.

Amortisation 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:

Franchise fee
20% on cost

The franchise fee is valued at cost less accumulated amortisation. Amortisation is calculated to write off the cost in equal annual instalments over their estimated useful lives. The franchise fee, paid to Home Instead Care UK Ltd in 2020, is being amortised evenly over the term of the franchise agreement of five years.

1.4
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:

Fixtures and fittings
20% on cost
Computers
20% on cost
Open Arms Care Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 May 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.

1.5
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible 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.

 

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

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.

 

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.

Open Arms Care Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 May 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.

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.

1.8
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.

1.9
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. 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.

 

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.

Open Arms Care Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 May 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.

 

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

 

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.11
Retirement benefits

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

1.12
Leases

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 leases asset are consumed.

2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the director is 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.

3
Employees

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

2023
2022
Number
Number
Total
19
16
Open Arms Care Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 May 2023
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4
Intangible fixed assets
Franchise fee
£
Cost
At 1 June 2022 and 31 May 2023
49,200
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 June 2022
13,940
Amortisation charged for the year
9,840
At 31 May 2023
23,780
Carrying amount
At 31 May 2023
25,420
At 31 May 2022
35,260
5
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and machinery etc
£
Cost
At 1 June 2022
4,031
Additions
516
At 31 May 2023
4,547
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 June 2022
539
Depreciation charged in the year
909
At 31 May 2023
1,448
Carrying amount
At 31 May 2023
3,099
At 31 May 2022
3,492
6
Debtors
2023
2022
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
27,936
23,774
Other debtors
146
542
28,082
24,316
Open Arms Care Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 May 2023
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7
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
43,566
-
0
Taxation and social security
16,296
7,195
Other creditors
70,041
52,565
129,903
59,760
8
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2023
2022
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
64,262
108,500

The long-term loans are secured by fixed and floating charges over the assets of the company.

9
Directors' transactions

The director was owed £43,586 by the company at the year end (2022: £41,004 ), in the form of a loan to the company, and is included in other creditors. The loan is interest free and repayable on demand.

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