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Company No: 02504664 (England and Wales)

RYEARCH LIMITED

Unaudited Financial Statements
For the financial year ended 31 March 2023
Pages for filing with the registrar

RYEARCH LIMITED

Unaudited Financial Statements

For the financial year ended 31 March 2023

Contents

RYEARCH LIMITED

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

As at 31 March 2023
RYEARCH LIMITED

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (continued)

As at 31 March 2023
Note 2023 2022
£ £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 4 4,646 31,335
4,646 31,335
Current assets
Stocks 40,000 140,593
Debtors 5 764,702 886,074
Cash at bank and in hand 1,385,775 1,683,131
2,190,477 2,709,798
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 6 ( 1,681,867) ( 2,260,618)
Net current assets 508,610 449,180
Total assets less current liabilities 513,256 480,515
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year 7 ( 1,166) ( 3,167)
Provision for liabilities 8 ( 659) ( 1,256)
Net assets 511,431 476,092
Capital and reserves
Called-up share capital 9 100 100
Profit and loss account 511,331 475,992
Total shareholder's funds 511,431 476,092

For the financial year ending 31 March 2023 the Company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Directors' responsibilities:

The financial statements of Ryearch Limited (registered number: 02504664) were approved and authorised for issue by the Director on 22 November 2023. They were signed on its behalf by:

Mark Aaron Wildman
Director
RYEARCH LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the financial year ended 31 March 2023
RYEARCH LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the financial year ended 31 March 2023
1. Accounting policies

The principal accounting policies are summarised below. They have all been applied consistently throughout the financial year and to the preceding financial year, unless otherwise stated.

General information and basis of accounting

Ryearch Limited (the Company) is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in the United Kingdom under the Companies Act 2006 and is registered in England and Wales. The address of the Company's registered office is New Creaven House, 3 Sandy Court, Ashleigh Way, Plymouth, PL7 5JX, United Kingdom.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain items at fair value, and in accordance with Section 1A of Financial Reporting Standard 102 (FRS 102) ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland’ issued by the Financial Reporting Council and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements are presented in pounds sterling which is the functional currency of the Company and rounded to the nearest £.

Going concern

The directors have assessed the Statement of Financial Position and likely future cash flows at the date of approving these financial statements. The directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence and to meet its financial obligations as they fall due for at least 12 months from the date of signing these financial statements. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

Turnover

Turnover is stated net of VAT and trade discounts and is recognised when the significant risks and rewards are considered to have been transferred to the buyer. Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the goods are physically delivered to the customer. Turnover from the supply of services represents the value of services provided under contracts to the extent that there is a right to consideration and is recorded at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Where a contract has only been partially completed at the Statement of Financial Position date turnover represents the fair value of the service provided to date based on the stage of completion of the contract activity at the Statement of Financial Position date. Where payments are received from customers in advance of services provided, the amounts are recorded as deferred income and included as part of creditors due within one year.

Interest income

Interest income is recognised when it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably. Interest income is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the principal outstanding at the effective interest rate applicable, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to that asset's net carrying amount on initial recognition.

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 Balance Sheet date. This is normally measured by the proportion that contract costs incurred for work performed to date bear to the estimated total contract costs, except where this would not be representative of the stage of completion. 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.

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 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.

When it is probable that total contract costs will exceed total contract revenue, the expected loss is recognised as an expense immediately.

Employee benefits

Defined contribution schemes
The Company operates a defined contribution scheme. The amount charged to the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings in respect of pension costs and other post-retirement benefits is the contributions payable in the financial year. Differences between contributions payable in the financial year and contributions actually paid are included as either accruals or prepayments in the Statement of Financial Position.

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

Taxation

Current tax
Current tax is provided at amounts expected to be paid (or recoverable) using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the Statement of Financial Position date.

Deferred tax
Deferred tax arises as a result of including items of income and expenditure in taxation computations in periods different from those in which they are included in the Company's financial statements. Deferred tax is provided in full on timing differences which result in an obligation to pay more or less tax at a future date, at the average tax rates that are expected to apply when the timing differences reverse, based on current tax rates and laws. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and a valuation allowance is set up against deferred tax assets so that the net carrying amount equals the highest amount that is more likely than not to be recovered based on current or future taxable profit.

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost (or deemed cost) or valuation less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes costs directly attributable to making the asset capable of operating as intended. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, other than investment properties and freehold land, at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation, less estimated residual value, of each asset on a straight-line basis over its expected useful life, as follows:

Vehicles 4 years straight line

Residual value represents the estimated amount which would currently be obtained from disposal of an asset, after deducting estimated costs of disposal, if the asset were already of the age and in the condition expected at the end of its useful life.

Leases

The Company as lessee
Assets held under finance leases, hire purchase contracts and other similar arrangements, which confer rights and obligations similar to those attached to owned assets, are capitalised as tangible fixed assets at the fair value of the leased asset (or, if lower, the present value of the minimum lease payments as determined at the inception of the lease) and are depreciated over the shorter of the lease terms and their useful lives. The capital elements of future lease obligations are recorded as liabilities, while the interest elements are charged to the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings over the period of the leases to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.

Rentals under operating leases are charged on a straight-line basis over the lease term, even if the payments are not made on such a basis. Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are similarly spread on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Impairment of assets

Assets, other than those measured at fair value, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each Statement of Financial Position date. If there is objective evidence of impairment, an impairment loss is recognised in the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings as described below.

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to sell, which is equivalent to the net realisable value. Cost includes materials, direct labour and an attributable proportion of manufacturing overheads based on normal levels of activity. Cost is calculated using the FIFO (first-in, first-out) method. Provision is made for obsolete, slow-moving or defective items where appropriate.

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.

Trade and other debtors

Trade and other debtors are initially recognised at fair value and thereafter stated at amortised cost using the effective interest method less impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts, except where the effect of discounting would be immaterial. In such cases the receivables are stated at cost less impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts.

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 creditors: amounts falling due within one year.

Trade and other creditors

Trade and other creditors are initially recognised at fair value and thereafter stated at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, unless the effect of discounting would be immaterial, in which case they are stated at cost.

Financial instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

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.

Financial assets and liabilities are only offset in the Balance Sheet when, and only when there exists a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and the Company intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that the Company will be required to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the Statement of Financial Position date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where a provision is measured using the cash flows estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those cash flows (when the effect of the time value of money is material).

When some or all of the economic benefits required to settle a provision are expected to be recovered from a third party, a receivable is recognised as an asset if it is virtually certain that reimbursement will be received and the amount of the receivable can be measured reliably.

Ordinary share capital

The ordinary share capital of the Company is presented as equity.

Dividends

Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.

2. Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the Company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements that have a significant impact on the amounts recognised. The following are the critical judgements that the directors have made in the process of applying the Company’s accounting policies and that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements.

Valuation of incomplete contracts at the year end: Contracts are valued (both in terms of cost and revenue) by the in-house team of qualified Quantity Surveyors based on their experience in the industry and their knowledge of the contract in question.

3. Employees

2023 2022
Number Number
Monthly average number of persons employed by the Company during the year, including directors 39 38

4. Tangible assets

Vehicles Total
£ £
Cost
At 01 April 2022 129,255 129,255
Disposals ( 87,000) ( 87,000)
At 31 March 2023 42,255 42,255
Accumulated depreciation
At 01 April 2022 97,920 97,920
Charge for the financial year 13,251 13,251
Disposals ( 73,562) ( 73,562)
At 31 March 2023 37,609 37,609
Net book value
At 31 March 2023 4,646 4,646
At 31 March 2022 31,335 31,335

5. Debtors

2023 2022
£ £
Trade debtors 436,911 561,472
Amounts recoverable on contracts 110,401 119,328
Prepayments 29,083 34,030
Other debtors 188,307 171,244
764,702 886,074

6. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

2023 2022
£ £
Trade creditors 337,172 403,136
Amounts owed to Parent undertakings 156,756 184,211
Accruals and deferred income 1,054,299 1,574,778
Corporation tax 11,389 18,762
Other taxation and social security 101,830 37,549
Obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts (secured) 2,000 15,750
Other creditors 18,421 26,432
1,681,867 2,260,618

Obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts are secured against the assets to which they relate.

7. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year

2023 2022
£ £
Obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts 1,166 3,167

Obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts are secured against the assets which they relate.

8. Deferred tax

2023 2022
£ £
At the beginning of financial year ( 1,256) 0
Credited/(charged) to the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings 597 ( 1,256)
At the end of financial year ( 659) ( 1,256)

9. Called-up share capital

2023 2022
£ £
Allotted, called-up and fully-paid
1,000 Ordinary shares of £ 0.10 each 100 100

10. Financial commitments

Commitments

Total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:

2023 2022
£ £
- within one year 69,520 78,771
- between one and five years 72,488 71,674
142,008 150,445

The above commitments include a lease commitment which relates to a property leased by the company from a company under common control. The Lease term is 10 years with a break clause at 5 years, rent is payable at £48,750 per annum.

Pensions

The Company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for the directors and employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the company to the fund and amounted to £39,970 (2022: £39,645). At the year end, £5,394 (2022: £4,341) was payable to the fund.

11. Related party transactions

The company has taken advantage of exemptions available in Section 1AC.35 of FRS 102 and has not disclosed transactions with group members in which the subsidiary is 100% owned within the group.

A company controlled by three directors owes the company £30,652 (2022: £17,330) and is included within other debtors. Interest of £620 (2022: £478) was charged on this balance during the year.

A joint venture that is 50% owned by a Company controlled by three directors, was owed £1,190 (2022: owes £9,450) to the company at the year end, which is included in other debtors.

During the year, the company paid rent of £48,750 (2022: £48,750) to a company in which 4 directors have a controlling interest, and owed the company £153,265 (2022: £136,914 ) at the year end.