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Company Registration No. 00929073 (England and Wales)
A.G. Howick (Farmers) Limited Unaudited accounts for the year ended 31 July 2023
A.G. Howick (Farmers) Limited Unaudited accounts Contents
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A.G. Howick (Farmers) Limited Company Information for the year ended 31 July 2023
Directors
Mr A W Howick Mr D G Howick
Secretary
Mr P A Howick
Company Number
00929073 (England and Wales)
Registered Office
Fairholme Farm Moor Lane Gotham Nottingham NG11 0LH
Accountants
Litchfield Financial Services Ltd 1 Gladstone Avenue Gotham Nottingham NG11 0HN
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A.G. Howick (Farmers) Limited Statement of financial position as at 31 July 2023
2023 
2022 
Notes
£ 
£ 
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
522,510 
478,642 
Current assets
Inventories
238,752 
227,859 
Debtors
45,324 
47,681 
Investments
20 
20 
Cash at bank and in hand
126,798 
84,402 
410,894 
359,962 
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
(150,791)
(149,980)
Net current assets
260,103 
209,982 
Net assets
782,613 
688,624 
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
21,000 
21,000 
Profit and loss account
761,613 
667,624 
Shareholders' funds
782,613 
688,624 
For the year ending 31 July 2023 the company was entitled to exemption from audit 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 and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - Small Entities. The profit and loss account has not been delivered to the Registrar of Companies.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 19 July 2024 and were signed on its behalf by
Mr A W Howick Director Company Registration No. 00929073
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A.G. Howick (Farmers) Limited Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 July 2023
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Statutory information
A.G. Howick (Farmers) Limited is a private company, limited by shares, registered in England and Wales, registration number 00929073. The registered office is Fairholme Farm, Moor Lane, Gotham, Nottingham, NG11 0LH.
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Compliance with accounting standards
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A Small Entities. There were no material departures from that standard.
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Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below and have remained unchanged from the previous year, and also have been consistently applied within the same accounts.
Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of certain fixed assets.
Presentation currency
The accounts are presented in £ sterling.
Turnover
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when goods have been delivered to customers such that risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to them. Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs.
Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible assets are included at cost less depreciation and impairment. The gain or loss arsing 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. Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives:
Land & buildings
10% on cost
Plant & machinery
20% on cost
Motor vehicles
25% on cost
Computer equipment
20% on cost
Inventories
Inventories have been valued at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. In respect of work in progress and finished goods, cost includes a relevant proportion of overheads according to the stage of manufacturing/completion. Stocks held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured at the lower of replacement cost and cost, adjusted where applicable for any loss of service potential. 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 and loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in the profit or loss.
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A.G. Howick (Farmers) Limited Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 July 2023
Financial instruments
Basic financial instruments are recognised at amortised cost, except for investments in non-convertible preference and non-puttable ordinary shares which are measured at fair value, with changes recognised in profit or loss. Derivative financial instruments are initially recorded at cost and thereafter at fair value with changes recognised in profit or loss.
Deferred taxation
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 accounts. 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.
Pension costs
The company operates a defined contribution scheme for the benefit of its employees. Contributions payable are recognised in the profit and loss account when due.
Leased assets
Rentals applicable to operating leases where substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership remain with the lessor are charged against profit on a straight line basis over the lease term. Assets held under finance leases and hire purchase contracts are capitalised and depreciated over their useful lives. The corresponding lease or hire purchase obligation is treated in the balance sheet as a liability. The interest element of rental obligations is charged to the profit and loss account over the period of the lease at a constant proportion of the outstanding balance of capital repayments.
Valuation
The valuation of live and dead farming stock and tenantright is carried out by professional valuers , Messrs Shouler and Son. The basis of valuation is deemed cost in respect of harvested crops whilst stocks of fertiliser, spray etc are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Livestock is valued at 75% of market value . Tenantright represents the estimated cost of production of crops currently growing.
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Tangible fixed assets
Land & buildings 
Plant & machinery 
Motor vehicles 
Computer equipment 
Total 
£ 
£ 
£ 
£ 
£ 
Cost or valuation
At cost 
At cost 
At cost 
At cost 
At 1 August 2022
584,347 
483,763 
164,563 
8,283 
1,240,956 
Additions
- 
67,590 
- 
- 
67,590 
At 31 July 2023
584,347 
551,353 
164,563 
8,283 
1,308,546 
Depreciation
At 1 August 2022
132,614 
480,443 
143,933 
5,324 
762,314 
Charge for the year
4,675 
14,182 
4,126 
739 
23,722 
At 31 July 2023
137,289 
494,625 
148,059 
6,063 
786,036 
Net book value
At 31 July 2023
447,058 
56,728 
16,504 
2,220 
522,510 
At 31 July 2022
451,733 
3,320 
20,630 
2,959 
478,642 
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A.G. Howick (Farmers) Limited Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 July 2023
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Debtors
2023 
2022 
£ 
£ 
Amounts falling due within one year
VAT
(14,730)
(11,147)
Trade debtors
50,281 
48,153 
Accrued income and prepayments
9,773 
10,675 
45,324 
47,681 
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Investments held as current assets
2023 
2022 
£ 
£ 
Unlisted investments
20 
20 
The directors consider that the carrying amounts of financial assets carried at amortised cost in the financial statements approximate to their fair values.
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023 
2022 
£ 
£ 
Trade creditors
38,569 
18,669 
Taxes and social security
8,599 
7,273 
Loans from directors
100,623 
121,038 
Accruals
3,000 
3,000 
150,791 
149,980 
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Share capital
2023 
2022 
£ 
£ 
Allotted, called up and fully paid:
21,000 Ordinary shares of £1 each
21,000 
21,000 
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Transactions with related parties
During the year dividends were paid to Mr A W Howick of £Nil (2021 - £Nil) and to Mr D G Howick of £Nil (2021 - £Nil) Included in other creditors are amounts due to Mr A W Howick of £ 13,900 (2021 - £26,041) and Mr D G Howick £107,300 (2021- £104,683). Interest is charged on the loans at 2.5% per annum.
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Average number of employees
During the year the average number of employees was 14 (2022: 14).
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