REGISTERED NUMBER: |
Unaudited Financial Statements |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 |
for |
The Cold Chain Federation |
REGISTERED NUMBER: |
Unaudited Financial Statements |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 |
for |
The Cold Chain Federation |
The Cold Chain Federation (Registered number: 00517554) |
Contents of the Financial Statements |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 |
Page |
Company Information | 1 |
Balance Sheet | 3 |
Notes to the Financial Statements | 5 |
Chartered Certified Accountants' Report | 11 |
The Cold Chain Federation |
Company Information |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 |
DIRECTORS: |
SECRETARY: |
REGISTERED OFFICE: |
REGISTERED NUMBER: |
The Cold Chain Federation |
Company Information |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 |
ACCOUNTANTS: |
Chartered Certified Accountants |
Beechey House |
87 Church Street |
Crowthorne |
Berkshire |
RG45 7AW |
The Cold Chain Federation (Registered number: 00517554) |
Balance Sheet |
31 December 2023 |
31.12.23 | 31.12.22 |
Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ |
FIXED ASSETS |
Tangible assets | 4 |
Investments | 5 |
CURRENT ASSETS |
Debtors | 6 |
Prepayments and accrued income |
Cash at bank |
CREDITORS |
Amounts falling due within one year | 7 |
NET CURRENT ASSETS |
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES |
NET ASSETS |
RESERVES |
Retained earnings |
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for: |
(a) | ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and |
(b) | preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of each financial year and of its profit or loss for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company. |
The Cold Chain Federation (Registered number: 00517554) |
Balance Sheet - continued |
31 December 2023 |
In accordance with Section 444 of the Companies Act 2006, the Income Statement has not been delivered. |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on |
The Cold Chain Federation (Registered number: 00517554) |
Notes to the Financial Statements |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 |
1. | STATUTORY INFORMATION |
The Cold Chain Federation is a |
2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Basis of preparing the financial statements |
Going Concern |
At the time of approving the financial statements the directors believes that all appropriate measures have been or will be taken, and have a reasonable expectation that the Company will have sufficient funds to meet its liabilities as they fall due to ensure that the company will be able to continue its operations for at least the next 12 months and thus conclude that the going concern basis remains appropriate. |
Significant judgements and estimates |
In the application of the company's accounting policies, management is required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and underlying 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 if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods. |
Turnover |
Turnover represents the value of membership fees receivable and is recorded at the value of the relevant membership fee due. Where a period covered by the membership has only been partially completed at the balance sheet date, turnover represents the value of the membership provided to date based on a proportion of the total expected consideration at completion. Where membership fees are received from members in advance of the membership period commencing, the amounts are recorded as deferred income and included as part of creditors due within one year. |
The Cold Chain Federation (Registered number: 00517554) |
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 |
2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
Tangible fixed assets |
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. |
Long leasehold | - Over the term of the lease |
Fixtures and fittings | - 25% reducing balance |
Computer Equipment | - 25% reducing balance |
Lond leasehold, Fixtures and Fittings and Computer Equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. |
At each balance sheet date, the Company reviews the carrying amounts of its Tangible Fixed Assets to determine whether there is any indication that any items have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of an asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss, if any. |
If the recoverable amount of an asset is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its recoverable amount. Impairment loss is recognised as an expense immediately. |
Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, to the extent that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined ( net of depreciation ) had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised as income immediately. |
Investments in subsidiaries |
Investments in subsidiary undertakings are recognised at cost. |
Taxation |
The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Income statement, except that a change attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively. |
The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date in the countries where the company operates and generates income. |
Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the Statement of financial position date, except that: |
- The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and |
- Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met. |
The Cold Chain Federation (Registered number: 00517554) |
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 |
2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date. |
Hire purchase and leasing commitments |
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the period of the lease. |
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 profit or loss in the period to which they relate. |
Financial instruments |
The company only enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other accounts receivable and payable, loans from banks and other third parties loans to related parties and investments in non-puttable ordinary shares. |
Debt instruments (other than those wholly repayable or receivable in one year), including loans and other accounts receivable and payable, are initially measured at present value of the future cash flows and subsequently at amortised cost using effective interest method. Debt instruments that are payable or receivable within one year, typically trade payables or receivables, are measures, initially and subsequently, at the undiscounted amount of the cash or other consideration, expected to be paid or received. However if the arrangements of a short-term instrument constitute a financing transaction, like the payment of a trade debt deferred beyond normal business terms or financed at a rate of interest that is not a market rate or in case of an out-right short-term loan not at market rate, the financial asset or liability is measures, initially, at the present value of the future cash flow discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument and subsequently at amortised cost. |
Financial assets that are measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in the Income Statement. |
For financial assets measured at amortised cost, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated cash flows discounted at the asset's original effective interest rate. If a financial asset has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate determined under the contract. |
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the Statement of Financial Position when there is an enforceable right of set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the assets and settle the liability simultaneously. |
The Cold Chain Federation (Registered number: 00517554) |
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 |
2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
Impairment of financial assets |
Financial assets that are measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss. |
For financial assets measured at amortised cost, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated cash flows discounted at the asset's original effective interest rate. If a financial asset has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective rate determined under the contract. |
For financial assets measured at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and the best estimate, which is an approximation, of the amount that the company would receive for the asset if it were to be sold at the reporting date. |
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the statement of financial position when there is an 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. |
At each reporting date non-financial assets not carried at face value are reviewed to determine whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If there is an indication of possible impairment, the recoverable amount of any asset or group of related assets, which is the higher of value in use and the fair value less cost to sell, is estimated and compared with its carrying amount. If the recoverable amount is lower, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its recoverable amount and an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss. |
3. | EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS |
The average number of employees during the year was |
The Cold Chain Federation (Registered number: 00517554) |
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 |
4. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
Fixtures |
Long | and | Computer |
leasehold | fittings | equipment | Totals |
£ | £ | £ | £ |
COST |
At 1 January 2023 |
Additions |
Disposals | ( |
) | ( |
) |
At 31 December 2023 |
DEPRECIATION |
At 1 January 2023 |
Charge for year |
Eliminated on disposal | ( |
) | ( |
) |
At 31 December 2023 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 31 December 2023 |
At 31 December 2022 |
5. | FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS |
Shares in |
group |
undertakings |
£ |
COST |
At 1 January 2023 |
Impairments | ( |
) |
At 31 December 2023 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 31 December 2023 |
At 31 December 2022 |
During the year The Cold Chain Federation took over the activities of Commercial Transport Publishing Limited, a company owned 100% by The Cold Chain Federation. Commercial Transport Publishing Limited assets were taken over thus making the total impairment of the fixed asset investment appropriate.The intention is to strike off Commercial Transport Publishing Limited. |
The Cold Chain Federation (Registered number: 00517554) |
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 |
6. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
31.12.23 | 31.12.22 |
£ | £ |
Trade debtors |
Other debtors |
7. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
31.12.23 | 31.12.22 |
£ | £ |
Trade creditors |
Taxation and social security |
Other creditors |
8. | STATUS |
The federation is limited by guarantee to the extent that each member is liable in the event of liquidation to the sum of £1. |
Chartered Certified Accountants' Report to the Board of Directors |
on the Unaudited Financial Statements of |
The Cold Chain Federation |
The following reproduces the text of the report prepared for the directors in respect of the company's annual unaudited financial statements. In accordance with the Companies Act 2006, the company is only required to file a Balance Sheet. Readers are cautioned that the Income Statement and certain other primary statements and the Report of the Directors are not required to be filed with the Registrar of Companies. |
In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have prepared for your approval the financial statements of The Cold Chain Federation for the year ended 31 December 2023 which comprise the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Statement of Changes in Equity 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 Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, we are subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed at http://www.accaglobal.com/rulebook. |
This report is made solely to the Board of Directors of The Cold Chain Federation, as a body, in accordance with our terms of engagement. Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the financial statements of The Cold Chain Federation and state those matters that we have agreed to state to the Board of Directors of The Cold Chain Federation, as a body, in this report in accordance with the requirements of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants as detailed at http://www.accaglobal.com/factsheet163. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and its Board of Directors, as a body, for our work or for this report. |
It is your duty to ensure that The Cold Chain Federation 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 The Cold Chain Federation. You consider that The Cold Chain Federation 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 The Cold Chain Federation. 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. |
Chartered Certified Accountants |
Beechey House |
87 Church Street |
Crowthorne |
Berkshire |
RG45 7AW |