Company Registration No. 00326561 (England and Wales)
JAMES LAW (CHEMICALS) LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
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Chartered Accountants
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Lancashire
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JAMES LAW (CHEMICALS) LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 6
JAMES LAW (CHEMICALS) LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
4
5,897
8,034
Current assets
Stocks
46,385
46,704
Debtors
5
87,284
104,404
Cash at bank and in hand
42,124
52,738
175,793
203,846
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(79,068)
(91,192)
Net current assets
96,725
112,654
Total assets less current liabilities
102,622
120,688
Provisions for liabilities
(1,484)
(1,984)
Net assets
101,138
118,704
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
7
3,300
3,300
Share premium account
930
930
Profit and loss reserves
96,908
114,474
Total equity
101,138
118,704
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 May 2024 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.
JAMES LAW (CHEMICALS) LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
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The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 19 July 2024 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr S Wilkinson
Director
Company registration number 00326561 (England and Wales)
JAMES LAW (CHEMICALS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
James Law (Chemicals) Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Crossley Street Works, Crossley Street, Smallbridge, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 2QA.
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
Turnover
Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.
When cash inflows are deferred and represent a financing arrangement, the fair value of the consideration is the present value of the future receipts. The difference between the fair value of the consideration and the nominal amount received is recognised as interest income.
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.
1.3
Intangible fixed assets - goodwill
Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.
All intangible assets are considered to have a finite useful life. If a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made, the useful life shall not exceed ten years.
1.4
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:
Plant and equipment
10% straight line
Office equipment
33% straight line
Motor vehicles
20% straight line
Improvements to property
10% 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.
JAMES LAW (CHEMICALS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.
Stocks held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured at the lower of cost and replacement 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 or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.
1.6
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.
1.7
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.
1.8
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
Current tax
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.
JAMES LAW (CHEMICALS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
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2
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2024
2023
Number
Number
Total
4
4
3
Intangible fixed assets
Goodwill
£
Cost
At 1 June 2023 and 31 May 2024
19,410
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 June 2023 and 31 May 2024
19,410
Carrying amount
At 31 May 2024
At 31 May 2023
4
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and equipment
Office equipment
Motor vehicles
Improvements to property
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 June 2023 and 31 May 2024
47,406
7,158
100,943
7,135
162,642
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 June 2023
40,977
6,388
100,943
6,300
154,608
Depreciation charged in the year
1,130
478
529
2,137
At 31 May 2024
42,107
6,866
100,943
6,829
156,745
Carrying amount
At 31 May 2024
5,299
292
306
5,897
At 31 May 2023
6,429
770
835
8,034
JAMES LAW (CHEMICALS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
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5
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
83,710
100,529
Prepayments and accrued income
3,574
3,875
87,284
104,404
6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Trade creditors
25,051
41,512
Amounts owed to group undertakings
27,232
22,326
Corporation tax
12,568
13,417
Other taxation and social security
9,912
8,976
Other creditors
4,305
4,961
79,068
91,192
7
Called up share capital
2024
2023
2024
2023
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
3,300
3,300
3,300
3,300