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ALISTAIR BULLEN & ASSOCIATES LIMITED




Company Registration Number:
02480313 (England and Wales)



Report of the Directors and Unaudited Financial Statements



Period of accounts


Start date: 01st October 2008

End date: 30th September 2009

SUBMITTED

ALISTAIR BULLEN & ASSOCIATES LIMITED

Contents of the Financial Statements
for the Period Ended
30th September 2009

Company Information
Report of the Directors
Profit and Loss Account
Balance sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements

ALISTAIR BULLEN & ASSOCIATES LIMITED

Company Information
for the Period Ended
30th September 2009




Director: A J Bullen
S A Bullen
R S Ward
A Ward
Company secretary: S Bullen
Registered office: The Summit
2 Castle Hill Terrace
Maidenhead
Berkshire
SL6 4JP
Company Registration Number: 02480313 (England and Wales)

ALISTAIR BULLEN & ASSOCIATES LIMITED

Directors’ Report Period Ended 30th September 2009

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 30th September 2009

Principal activities
The principal activity of the company in the period under review was:
Interior design, graphic design, branding and digital media

Directors
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
01st October 2008 to 30th September 2009
A J Bullen
S A Bullen
R S Ward
A Ward

Company policy on the employment of disabled persons
ABA is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give of their best. To that end the purpose of this policy is to provide equality and fairness for all in our employment and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. All employees, whether part-time, full-time or temporary, will be treated fairly and with respect. Selection for employment, promotion, training or any other benefit will be on the basis of aptitude and ability. All employees will be helped and encouraged to develop their full potential and the talents and resources of the workforce will be fully utilised to maximise the efficiency of the organisation.

The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006

This report was approved by the board of directors on 26 November 2010
And Signed On Behalf Of The Board By:

Name: A J Bullen
Status: Director

ALISTAIR BULLEN & ASSOCIATES LIMITED

Profit and Loss Account

for the Period Ended 30th September 2009

Notes 2009
£
2008
£
Turnover: 2 1,405,884 1,454,642
Cost of sales: 387,777 457,891
Gross profit or (loss): 1,018,107 996,751
Administrative expenses: 4, 903,174 940,018
Operating profit or (loss): 3 114,933 56,733
Interest receivable and similar income: 19 39
Interest payable and similar charges: 3,906 5,408
Profit or (loss) on ordinary activities before taxation: 111,046 51,364
Tax on profit or loss on ordinary activities: 23,362 11,767
Profit or (loss) for the financial year: 87,684 39,597

The notes form part of these financial statements

ALISTAIR BULLEN & ASSOCIATES LIMITED

Statement of total recognised gains and losses
30th September 2009

Statement of total recognised gains and losses

The company does not have any gains and losses other than Profit and Loss for the period to report.

ALISTAIR BULLEN & ASSOCIATES LIMITED

Balance sheet
As at 30th September 2009

Notes 2009
£
2008
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets: 0 0
Tangible assets: 6 31,859 32,701
Total fixed assets: 31,859 32,701
Current assets
Debtors: 7 477,808 467,572
Cash at bank and in hand: 4,751 78
Total current assets: 482,559 467,650
Creditors
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 8, 9, 10 388,335 363,879
Net current assets (liabilities): 94,224 103,771
Total assets less current liabilities: 126,083 136,472
Provision for liabilities: 2,169 2779.
Total net assets (liabilities): 123,914 133,693

The notes form part of these financial statements

ALISTAIR BULLEN & ASSOCIATES LIMITED

Balance sheet
As at 30th September 2009
continued

Notes 2009
£
2008
£
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital: 11 97,500 97,500
Revaluation reserve: 12 2,500 2,500
Profit and Loss account: 13 23,914 33,693
Total shareholders funds: 123,914 133,693

For the year ending 30 September 2009 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 26 November 2010

SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD BY:

Name: A J Bullen
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

ALISTAIR BULLEN & ASSOCIATES LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements
for the Period Ended
30th September 2009

  • 1. Accounting policies

    Basis of measurement and preparation of accounts

    The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008).

    Turnover policy

    Turnover represents net invoiced sales of goods, excluding value added tax, plus uninvoiced work at the end of the year.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    All assets that are expected to have a useful life in excess of one year are capitalised.

    Intangible fixed assets amortisation policy

    Goodwill Goodwill has now been fully amortised. This goodwill was acquired in 1994 and was amortised over 10 years. Other intangible assets The assets held in the balance sheet concerns a WebComposer that the company is developing. This was fully written off in the year as it is no longer sold.

    Valuation information and policy

    Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. Computer Equipment 33.3% Plant and Machinery 20% Fixtures and Fittings 20% Improvements to Property Term of the lease

    Other accounting policies

    Deferred tax Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the balance sheet date. Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the company's pension scheme are charged to the profit and loss account in the period to which they relate.

  • 2 . Turnover

    The turnover and profit before taxation are attributable to the one principal activity of the company. An analysis of turnover by geographical market is given below: 30.9.09 30.9.08 United Kingdom 87.18% 89.30% Non UK 0.00% 10.70% Europe 8.79% 0.00% Outside Europe 4.03% 0.00% 100.00% 100.00%

  • 3 . Operating profit or (loss)

    Profit before tax as stated after charging the following.

    2009 2008
    £ £
    Depreciation - owned assets: 15,441 15,250
    Depreciation - assets on hire purchase contract: 0 0
    Amortisation of goodwill: 0 0
    Amortisation of other intangible assets: 0 6,112
    Profit or (loss) on disposal of fixed assets: ( 765 ) 0
    Operating lease rentals: 34,500 50,840
    Bad debts written off: 0 0
  • 4 . Directors' remuneration

    2009 2008
    £ £
    Directors' remuneration: 140,175 162,323
    Value of contributions to directors' pensions: 38,925 38,592
    TOTAL: 179,100 200,915
  • 5. Dividends

    2009 2008
    £ £
    Dividends paid on ordinary shares: 97,463 52,552
    Dividends paid on preference shares: 0 0
    Total dividends paid: 97,463 52,552

  • 6. Tangible assets

    Land and buildings Plant Machinery Fixtures and fittings Office Equipment Motor vehicles Total
    Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
    At 01st October 2008: 15,000 34,478 39,726 56,726 - 145,930
    Additions: - - 1,795 13,569 - 15,364
    Disposals: - 1,003 4,402 34,868 - 40,273
    At 30th September 2009: 15,000 33,475 37,119 35,427 - 121,021
    Depreciation
    At 01st October 2008: 3,000 29,329 24,861 56,039 - 113,229
    Charge for year: 1,500 4,339 6,280 3,322 - 15,441
    On disposals: - 1,003 4,402 34,103 - 39,508
    At 30th September 2009: 4,500 32,665 26,739 25,258 - 89,162
    Net book value
    At 30th September 2009: 10,500 810 10,380 10,169 - 31,859
    At 30th September 2008: 12,000 5,149 14,865 687 - 32,701

  • 7. Debtors

    2009 2008
    £ £
    Trade debtors: 362,209 434,645
    Other debtors: 92,980 6,993
    Prepayments and accrued income: 22,619 25,934
    Total: 477,808 467,572

  • 8. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

    2009 2008
    £ £
    Bank loans and overdrafts: 0 16,796
    Trade creditors: 136,049 186,456
    Taxation and social security: 125,847 102,346
    Accruals and deferred income: 45,856 4,244
    Other creditors: 80,583 54,037
    Total: 388,335 363,879

  • 9. Borrowings

    The following loans are included within creditors:

    Repayable 2009 2008
    £ £
    Within one year: 0 16,796
    Between one and five years: 0 0
    Over five years: 0 0
    Total: 0 16,796
  • 10. Operating lease commitments

    Repayable 2009 2008
    £ £
    Within one year: 34,500 50,840
    Between one and five years: 8,625 124,020
    Over five years: 0 0
    Total: 43,125 174,860

  • 11. Called up share capital

    Allotted, called up and paid

    Previous period 2008
    Class Number of shares Nominal value per share Total
    Ordinary shares: 97,500 1 97,500
    Preference shares: 0 0 0
    Total share capital: 97,500
    Current period 2009
    Class Number of shares Nominal value per share Total
    Ordinary shares: 97,500 1 97,500
    Preference shares: 0 0 0
    Total share capital: 97,500
  • 12. Revaluation reserve

    £
    At 01st October 2008: 2,500
    At 30th September 2009: 2,500

  • 13. Profit and loss account

    2009 2008
    £ £
    At 01st October 2007: 33,693 46,648
    Profit or (loss) for the period: 87,684 39,597
    Equity dividends paid: 97,463 52,552
    Retained profit at 30th September 2009: 23,914 33,693