Company registration number 07357964 (England and Wales)
TORNADO MERCHANDISING LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
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TORNADO MERCHANDISING LIMITED
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Balance sheet
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Notes to the financial statements
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TORNADO MERCHANDISING LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 MARCH 2023
31 March 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Current assets
Stocks
5,503
5,496
Debtors
5
7,425
Cash at bank and in hand
15,745
25,945
28,673
31,441
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(12,037)
(15,134)
Net current assets
16,636
16,307
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
7
100
100
Profit and loss reserves
16,536
16,207
Total equity
16,636
16,307
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
For the financial year ended 31 March 2023 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The members have 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.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 17 March 2024 and are signed on its behalf by:
J C Walker
Director
Company Registration No. 07357964
TORNADO MERCHANDISING LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Tornado Merchandising Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Darlington Locomotive Works, Hopetown Lane, Darlington.
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 £.
1.2
Going concern
The company has the support of its parent company, The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, which will make resources available to the company. On this basis, the directors consider it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis. true
1.3
Turnover
Turnover represents amounts receivable for goods and services net of VAT.
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer (usually on dispatch of the goods), the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.
1.4
Distribution of profits
The company has a policy of paying gift aid of an amount up to the taxable profits each year to A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, its ultimate parent undertaking. In line with the ICAEW Technical Release 'Tech 16/14BL', the company treats this donation as a distribution of reserves and it is paid either pre year end or within 9 months of the year end. Any donation made in this manner is capped to the level of distributable reserves available. The Board are responsible for formally agreeing the amount to be distributed each year.
1.5
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, fittings & equipment
25% Straight line
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.
1.6
Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell.
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.
TORNADO MERCHANDISING LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.7
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.
1.8
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.
Short term debtors and creditors
Short term debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in the profit and loss account.
Loans and borrowings
Loans and borrowing are initially recognised at the transaction price including transaction costs. Subsequently, they are measures at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method less impairment.
Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges are recognised in profit or loss immediately, together with any changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk.
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Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are 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.
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Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2023
2022
Number
Number
Total
TORNADO MERCHANDISING LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
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4
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and machinery etc
£
Cost
At 1 April 2022 and 31 March 2023
1,809
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2022 and 31 March 2023
1,809
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2023
At 31 March 2022
5
Debtors
2023
2022
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
80
Amounts owed by group undertakings
7,345
7,425
6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
£
£
Trade creditors
9,761
7,055
Amounts owed to group undertakings and undertakings in which the company has a participating interest
1,915
7,590
Taxation and social security
361
215
Other creditors
274
12,037
15,134
7
Called up share capital
2023
2022
2023
2022
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
100
100
100
100