Registration number:
for the
Year Ended 31 December 2023
Furndeco Limited
Contents
Company Information |
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Strategic Report |
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Directors' Report |
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Statement of Directors' Responsibilities |
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Independent Auditor's Report |
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Profit and Loss Account |
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Balance Sheet |
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Statement of Changes in Equity |
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Notes to the Financial Statements |
Furndeco Limited
Company Information
Directors |
B Doouss P Small |
Registered office |
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Auditors |
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Furndeco Limited
Strategic Report for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
The directors present their strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Principal activity
The principal activity of the company is the retail of furniture.
Fair review of the business
The results for the year which are set out in the profit and loss account show turnover of £13,790,774 (2022 - £19,750,880) and an operating profit of £2,580 (2022 - £1,055,613). At 31 December 2023 the company had net assets of £5,642,117 (2022 - £5,995,979).
The past year has presented a number of challenges that have culminated in a noticeable decline in our revenue. This was partly due to a change in business direction at the end of 2022 driving a reduction in unprofitable revenue, and focusing on stabilisation in view of further growth in the years ahead. Post-pandemic trading conditions have continued to disrupt supply chains and consumer spending habits, leading to a reduced demand for our products and services. Additionally, the economic environment has been particularly difficult, with widespread uncertainty affecting market dynamics and consumer preferences. This, coupled with political instability, created a volatile business climate, shaking the confidence of both consumers and businesses alike. Together, these factors contributed to the downturn in revenue.
Despite the past year’s challenges, we have seen a promising turnaround in our financial performance. Through good cost control, we have effectively navigated the high inflation pressures, optimising our operational expenses and mitigating some of the economic impacts. The introduction of new products has been met with enthusiasm from both existing and new customers, contributing to incremental revenue and diversifying our market presence. Additionally, improved stock control measures have led to a reduction in excess inventory and minimised carrying costs. These strategic initiatives have been instrumental in our ability to increase our profit margins back to more normal levels.
As we continue to adapt and innovate, we are confident in our ability to sustain growth and profitability in the dynamic global market.
The company's key financial and other performance indicators during the year were as follows:
Financial KPIs |
Unit |
2023 |
2022 |
Turnover |
£'000 |
13,791 |
19,751 |
Gross profit margin |
% |
42 |
35 |
Operating profit |
£'000 |
3 |
1,056 |
Net assets |
£'000 |
5,642 |
5,996 |
Principal risks and uncertainties
The directors have considered the key risks facing the business and concluded as follows:
Liquidity risk
The directors monitor cash flows to ensure the company is able to meet its operational requirements. The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis and the directors are confident that the company will meet its financial obligations over the next 12 months and beyond. It is expected that the company will continue in business for the foreseeable future and continued growth is anticipated.
Credit risk
The company offers certain of its customers credit. Before credit terms are agreed, an assessment of the customer's credit rating is undertaken to ensure the company is not exposed to major credit risk. Credit limits are set accordingly. Customers who are not given credit are required to pay deposits or pay in full prior to shipment.
Price and foreign exchange risk
A number of the company's purchases are transacted in non-sterling currencies. As a result exchange rate fluctuations impact on the results and cash flows of the company. Fluctuations in exchange rates are carefully monitored by the directors and the directors prepare hedging policies accordingly.
Inventory price risk
Ensuring that sufficient levels of inventory are available to satisfy sales orders as they are received is also considered to be a principal risk facing the company. The company has a network of reliable suppliers to ensure this risk is minimised.
Furndeco Limited
Strategic Report for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
Approved by the
Director
Furndeco Limited
Directors' Report for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Directors of the company
The directors who held office during the year were as follows:
Financial instruments
The company's financial instruments comprise borrowings, cash and liquid resources, and various other items such as trade debtors and trade creditors that arise directly from its operations. The main purpose of these financial instruments is to finance the operations of the company.
The company is exposed to the usual credit risk and cash flow risk associated with selling on credit and manages these through credit control procedures. The nature of these financial instruments means they are not subject to price risk or liquidity risk.
Future developments
The business continues to focus on its people structure to support the sales growth strategy along with product range that introduces new products that support growth to existing and new customers. The business is also looking to undertake a number of product category innovations to enhance our customer offering where this makes sense for the business and customer alike.
Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes that the company will be able to continue to operate for the foreseeable future.
After reviewing the company's forecasts and projections, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources available to continue in operational existence for at least 12 months from the date of approval of the financial statements.
On this basis, the directors consider it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis.
Disclosure of information to the auditors
Each director has taken steps that they ought to have taken as a director in order to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the company's auditors are aware of that information. The directors confirm that there is no relevant information that they know of and of which they know the auditors are unaware.
Reappointment of auditors
In accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006, a resolution for the re-appointment of Hazlewoods LLP as auditors of the company is to be proposed at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
Approved by the
Director
Furndeco Limited
Statement of Directors' Responsibilities
The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:
• | select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently; |
• | make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; |
• | state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards has been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and |
• | prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business. |
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Furndeco Limited
Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Furndeco Limited
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Furndeco Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 31 December 2023, which comprise the Profit and Loss Account, Balance Sheet, Statement of Changes in Equity, and Notes to the Financial Statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements:
• | give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 December 2023 and of its profit for the year then ended; |
• | have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and |
• | have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. |
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the auditor responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the original financial statements were authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
Other information
The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinion on other matter prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
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the information given in the Strategic Report and Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and |
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the Strategic Report and Directors' Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. |
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of our knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
Furndeco Limited
Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Furndeco Limited
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adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or |
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the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or |
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certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or |
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we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. |
Responsibilities of directors
As explained more fully in the Statement of Directors' Responsibilities set out on page 5, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
Extent to which the audit was capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
We considered the nature of the company’s industry and its control environment and reviewed the company’s documentation of their policies and procedures relating to fraud and compliance with laws and regulations. We also enquired of management about their own identification and assessment of the risks of irregularities.
We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework that the company operates in and identified the key laws and regulations that had a direct effect on the determination of material amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, including the UK Companies Act and tax legislation, and, those that do not have a direct effect on the financial statements but compliance with which may be fundamental to the company’s ability to operate or to avoid a material penalty.
We discussed among the audit engagement team regarding the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the organisation for fraud and how and where fraud might occur in the financial statements.
In common with all audits conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK), we are also required to perform specific procedures to respond to the risk of management override of controls. In addressing the risk of fraud through management override of controls, we tested the appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustments; assessed whether the judgements made in accounting estimates are indicative of a potential bias; and evaluated the business rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of business.
In addition to the above, our procedures to respond to the risks identified included the following:
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reviewing financial statement disclosures by testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with provisions of relevant laws and regulations described as having a direct effect on the financial statements; |
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performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate risks of material misstatements due to fraud; |
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enquiring of management concerning actual and potential litigation and claims and instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations; and |
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reading minutes of meetings of those charged with governance. |
Furndeco Limited
Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Furndeco Limited
Our audit procedures were designed to respond to risks of material misstatement in the financial statements, recognising that the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery, misrepresentations or through collusion. There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures performed and the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely we are to become aware of it.
A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.
Use of this report
This report is made solely to the company’s members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company’s members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
For and on behalf of
Staverton Court
Staverton
GL51 0UX
Furndeco Limited
Profit and Loss Account for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
Note |
2023 |
2022 |
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Turnover |
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Cost of sales |
( |
( |
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Gross profit |
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Distribution costs |
( |
( |
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Administrative expenses |
( |
( |
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Other operating income |
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- |
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Operating profit |
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Other interest receivable and similar income |
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Interest payable and similar charges |
( |
( |
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Profit before tax |
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Taxation |
84,748 |
(196,190) |
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Profit for the financial year |
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The above results were derived from continuing operations.
The company has no other comprehensive income for the year.
Furndeco Limited
(Registration number: 11023736)
Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2023
Note |
2023 |
2022 |
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Fixed assets |
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Intangible assets |
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Tangible assets |
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Current assets |
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Stocks |
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Debtors |
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Cash at bank and in hand |
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Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year |
( |
( |
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Net current assets |
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Total assets less current liabilities |
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Provisions for liabilities |
( |
( |
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Net assets |
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Capital and reserves |
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Called up share capital |
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Profit and loss account |
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Total equity |
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Approved and authorised by the
Director
Furndeco Limited
Statement of Changes in Equity for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
Share capital |
Profit and loss account |
Total |
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At 1 January 2023 |
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Profit for the year |
- |
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Dividends |
- |
( |
( |
Redemption of preference shares |
(120,000) |
- |
(120,000) |
At 31 December 2023 |
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Share capital |
Profit and loss account |
Total |
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At 1 January 2022 |
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Profit for the year |
- |
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Dividends |
- |
( |
( |
At 31 December 2022 |
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Furndeco Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
General information |
The company is a private company limited by share capital, incorporated in the United Kingdom .
The address of its registered office is:
Accounting policies |
Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.
Statement of compliance
These financial statements were prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006.
Basis of preparation
These financial statements have been prepared using the historical cost convention except for, where disclosed in these accounting policies, certain items that are shown at fair value.
The presentational currency of the financial statements is Pounds Sterling, being the functional currency of the primary economic environment in which the company operates. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest Pound.
Summary of disclosure exemptions
Furndeco Limited meets the definition of a qualifying entity under FRS 102 and has therefore taken advantage of the disclosure exemptions available in respect of its financial statements. Exemptions have been taken in relation to financial instruments and presentation of a statement of cash flows.
Name of parent of group
These financial statements are consolidated in the financial statements of Callow Investments Limited.
The financial statements of Callow Investments Limited may be obtained from the company's registered office.
Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes that the company will be able to continue to operate for the foreseeable future.
After reviewing the company's forecasts and projections, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources available to continue in operational existence for at least 12 months from the date of approval of the financial statements.
On this basis, the directors consider it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis.
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, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts 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 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.
Furndeco Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
Judgements
No significant judgements have been made by management in preparing these financial statements. |
Key sources of estimation uncertainty
Management regularly review the nature, condition and expected saleability of the inventory held by the company and a provision is made for any slow moving and discontinued stock lines identified. The carrying amount is £304,393 (2022 - £209,954).
Revenue recognition
Turnover comprises the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the sale of goods in the ordinary course of the company’s activities. Turnover is shown net of sales/value added tax, returns, rebates and discounts and after eliminating sales within the company.
The company recognises revenue when, the amount of revenue can be reliably measured, it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity and specific criteria have been met for each of the company's activities.
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to the customer, which is upon delivery of the product.
Foreign currency transactions and balances
Non-monetary items measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not retranslated.
Tax
The tax expense for the period comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the profit and loss account, except that a charge attributable to an item of income or expense recognised as other comprehensive income is also recognised directly in other comprehensive income.
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 taxable income.
Deferred income tax is recognised on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements and on unused tax losses or tax credits in the company. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.
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 on current or future taxable profit.
Tangible assets
Tangible assets are stated in the balance sheet at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
The cost of tangible assets includes directly attributable incremental costs incurred in their acquisition and installation.
Depreciation
Depreciation is charged so as to write off the cost of assets, other than land and properties under construction over their estimated useful lives, as follows:
Asset class |
Depreciation method and rate |
Leasehold improvements |
10% Straight line |
Plant, machinery & office equipment |
10-33% Straight line |
Motor vehicles |
20% Straight line |
Furndeco Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
Intangible assets
Separately acquired intangible assets are stated in the balance sheet at cost less any subsequent accumulated amortisation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
Amortisation
Amortisation is provided on intangible assets so as to write off the cost, less any estimated residual value, over their useful life as follows:
Asset class |
Amortisation method and rate |
Computer software |
20% Straight line |
Trade debtors
Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for goods sold in the ordinary course of business.
Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. All trade debtors are repayable within one year and hence are included at the undiscounted cost of cash expected to be received. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the debtors.
Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.
The cost of finished goods and work in progress comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. At each reporting date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stocks are impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell; the impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.
Trade creditors
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade creditors are classified as current liabilities if the company does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities.
Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and all are repayable within one year and hence are included at the undiscounted amount of cash expected to be paid.
Share capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Equity instruments are measured at the fair value of the cash or other resources received or receivable, net of the direct costs of issuing the equity instruments. If payment is deferred and the time value of money is material, the initial measurement is on a present value basis.
Defined contribution pension obligation
A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which fixed contributions are paid into a pension fund and the company has no legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions even if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods.
Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as employee benefit expense when they are due. If contribution payments exceed the contribution due for service, the excess is recognised as a prepayment.
Dividends
Dividend distribution to the company’s shareholders is recognised as a liability in the financial statements in the reporting period in which the dividends are declared.
Furndeco Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
Borrowings
Interest-bearing borrowings are initially recorded at fair value, net of transaction costs. Interest-bearing borrowings are subsequently carried at amortised cost, with the difference between the proceeds, net of transaction costs, and the amount due on redemption being recognised as a charge to the profit and loss account over the period of the relevant borrowing.
Interest expense is recognised on the basis of the effective interest method and is included in interest payable and similar charges.
Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the company has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting date.
Leases
Leases in which substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee.
Assets held under finance leases are recognised at the lower of their fair value at inception of the lease and the present value of the minimum lease payments. These assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the useful life of the asset and the lease term. The corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the Balance Sheet as a finance lease obligation.
Lease payments are apportioned between finance costs in the Profit and Loss Account and reduction of the lease obligation so as to achieve a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
Financial instruments
Classification
Recognition and measurement
Impairment
A non financial asset is impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after initial recognition, the estimated recoverable value of the asset has been reduced. The recoverable amount of an asset is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use.
Furndeco Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
Where indicators exist for a decrease in impairment loss, the prior impairment loss is tested to determine reversal. An impairment loss is reversed on an individual impaired asset to the extent that the revised recoverable value does not lead to a revised carrying amount higher than the carrying value had no impairment been recognised.
For financial assets carried at amortised cost, the amount of an impairment is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate.
For financial assets carried at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the best estimate of the amount that would be received for the asset if it were to be sold at the reporting date.
Where indicators exist for a decrease in impairment loss, and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the prior impairment loss is tested to determine reversal. An impairment loss is reversed on an individual impaired financial asset to the extent that the revised recoverable value does not lead to a revised carrying amount higher than the carrying value had no impairment been recognised.
Derivative financial instruments
The company uses derivative financial instruments to reduce exposure to foreign exchange risk. The company does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes.
Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value at the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured to their fair value at each reporting date. The resulting gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss immediately unless the derivative is designated and effective as a hedging instrument, in which event the timing of the recognition in profit or loss depends on the nature of the hedge relationship.
Turnover |
The analysis of the company's revenue for the year from continuing operations is as follows:
2023 |
2022 |
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Sale of goods |
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The analysis of the company's turnover for the year by market is as follows:
2023 |
2022 |
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UK |
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Europe |
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Rest of world |
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Operating profit |
Arrived at after charging/(crediting):
2023 |
2022 |
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Depreciation expense |
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Amortisation expense |
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Foreign exchange losses/(gains) |
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( |
Operating lease expense - property |
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Operating lease expense - other |
63,079 |
40,885 |
Profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment |
( |
( |
Furndeco Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
Other interest receivable and similar income |
2023 |
2022 |
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Interest income on bank deposits |
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Interest payable and similar expenses |
2023 |
2022 |
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Interest on bank overdrafts and borrowings |
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Staff costs |
The aggregate payroll costs (including directors' remuneration) were as follows:
2023 |
2022 |
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Wages and salaries |
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Social security costs |
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Pension costs, defined contribution scheme |
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The average number of persons employed by the company (including directors) during the year, analysed by category was as follows:
2023 |
2022 |
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Administration, distribution and warehouse |
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Directors' remuneration |
The directors' remuneration for the year was as follows:
2023 |
2022 |
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Remuneration |
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Auditors' remuneration |
2023 |
2022 |
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Audit of the financial statements |
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Furndeco Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
Taxation |
Tax charged/(credited) in the profit and loss account
2023 |
2022 |
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Current taxation |
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UK corporation tax |
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UK corporation tax adjustment to prior periods |
( |
( |
(55,843) |
179,657 |
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Deferred taxation |
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Arising from origination and reversal of timing differences |
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Arising from changes in tax rates and laws |
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Total deferred taxation |
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Tax (receipt)/expense in the profit and loss account |
( |
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The tax on profit before tax for the year is lower than the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK (2022 - lower than the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK) of
The differences are reconciled below:
2023 |
2022 |
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Profit before tax |
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Corporation tax at standard rate |
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Effect of expense not deductible in determining taxable profit (tax loss) |
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Deferred tax expense from unrecognised tax loss or credit |
- |
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Movement in deferred tax not recognised |
( |
- |
Decrease in UK and foreign current tax from adjustment for prior periods |
( |
( |
Tax increase/(decrease) from effect of capital allowances and depreciation |
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( |
Remeasurement in deferred tax for changes in tax rates |
( |
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Total tax (credit)/charge |
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A change in the UK corporation tax rate was announced in the March 2021 Budget, increasing the current rate of 19% to 25% with effect from 1 April 2023. Deferred income balances have been calculated at the rate of 25%.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax assets and liabilities
2023 |
Liability |
Fixed asset timing differences |
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Short term timing differences |
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2022 |
Liability |
Fixed asset timing differences |
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Short term timing differences |
( |
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Furndeco Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
Intangible assets |
Computer software |
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Cost or valuation |
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At 1 January 2023 |
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Additions acquired separately |
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At 31 December 2023 |
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Amortisation |
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At 1 January 2023 |
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Amortisation charge |
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At 31 December 2023 |
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Carrying amount |
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At 31 December 2023 |
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At 31 December 2022 |
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Tangible assets |
Leasehold improvements |
Plant, machinery and office equipment |
Motor vehicles |
Total |
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Cost |
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At 1 January 2023 |
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Additions |
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Disposals |
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At 31 December 2023 |
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Depreciation |
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At 1 January 2023 |
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Charge for the year |
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Eliminated on disposal |
- |
( |
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( |
At 31 December 2023 |
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Carrying amount |
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At 31 December 2023 |
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At 31 December 2022 |
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Stocks |
2023 |
2022 |
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Inventory |
3,898,029 |
4,405,040 |
Furndeco Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
Debtors |
Note |
2023 |
2022 |
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Trade debtors |
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Amounts owed by related parties |
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Other debtors |
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Prepayments |
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Total current trade and other debtors |
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Creditors |
2023 |
2022 |
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Due within one year |
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Trade creditors |
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Social security and other taxes |
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Other creditors |
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Accrued expenses |
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Corporation tax liability |
37,057 |
181,113 |
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Pension and other schemes |
Defined contribution pension scheme
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The pension cost charge for the year represents contributions payable by the company to the scheme and amounted to £
Contributions totalling £12,629 (2022 - £7,920) were payable to the scheme at the end of the year and are included in creditors.
Dividends |
2023 |
2022 |
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Dividends paid |
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Dividends of £312,523 (2022 - £136,215) and £26,105 (2022 - £52,465) were paid to directors of the company and their close family respectively.
Furndeco Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
Share capital |
Allotted, called up and fully paid shares
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2022 |
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No. |
£ |
No. |
£ |
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8.50 |
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8.50 |
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0.50 |
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0.50 |
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0.50 |
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0.50 |
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0.50 |
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0.50 |
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2,230,000 |
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2,350,000 |
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The different classes of Ordinary shares rank pari passu in all respects to voting and dividends, which are declared at the discretion of the Board. These are non-redeemable shares.
The preference shares have no voting rights or dividend rights attached to them. The preference shares have priority on winding up. Upon winding up of the company any amounts distributed to the members would firstly be used to repay amounts paid up on the preference shares. Secondly, amounts paid up on the Ordinary X shares would repaid and finally, amounts paid up on the Ordinary W, Y and Z shares would be repaid.
During the year, 120,000 preference shares were redeemed for their nominal value of £1 per share.
Reserves |
Called up share capital
This represents the nominal value of the issued share capital of the company.
Profit and loss account
This reserve includes all current and prior period retained profits and losses, net of dividends paid and other adjustments.
Obligations under leases and hire purchase contracts |
Operating leases
The total of future minimum lease payments is as follows:
2023 |
2022 |
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Not later than one year |
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Later than one year and not later than five years |
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Later than five years |
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The amount of non-cancellable operating lease payments recognised as an expense during the year was £
Commitments |
Capital commitments
The total amount contracted for but not provided in the financial statements was £Nil (2022 - £
Furndeco Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
Related party transactions |
Companies under common control of the directors
During the year the company was charged £Nil (2022 - £144,000) and £580,000 (2022 - £580,000) for consultancy services and property rental respectively by companies under common control of the directors.
At the balance sheet date there were no outstanding balances with companies under common control (2022 - amount due to companies under common control of £24,000).
Transactions with directors
Motor vehicles with net book balue (NBV) of £8,942 were sold to directors for proceeds equal to the NBV.
Included in debtors in note 15 is an amount owing to the company by the directors. This was an advance of £217,840 to the directors for the purchase of the company's shares.
Parent and ultimate parent undertaking |
The company's immediate parent was Callow Investments Limited (incorporated in the United Kingdom) up until 28 February 2024, after which, the immediate parent company was Furndeco Holdings Limited (incorporated in the United Kingdom). The ultimate parent company is Callow Investments Limited which remains unchanged.
The most senior parent entity producing publicly available financial statements is Callow Investments Limited. These financial statements are available upon request from the company's registered office.
The ultimate controlling party is B Doouss, a director of the company.