ASCENDA LTD
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 MARCH 2024
Company Registration Number: 06251295
ASCENDA LTD
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
CONTENTS PAGES
Company information 1
Balance sheet 2 to 3
Notes to the financial statements 4 to 9
ASCENDA LTD
COMPANY INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
DIRECTOR
F O Sancho
SECRETARY
T Sancho
REGISTERED OFFICE
88 Lewin Road
London
SW16 6JU
COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER
06251295 England and Wales
ASCENDA LTD
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
Notes 2024 2023
£ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets 5 16,100 21,371
Investments 6 1,833,019 1,725,158
1,849,119 1,746,529
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 7 35,733 97,724
Cash at bank and in hand 463,198 151,656
498,931 249,380
CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year 8 21,050 13,737
NET CURRENT ASSETS 477,881 235,643
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 2,327,000 1,982,172
CREDITORS: Amounts falling due after more than one year 9 - 13,626
Provisions for liabilities and charges 4,025 5,344
NET ASSETS 2,322,975 1,963,202
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Called up share capital 150 150
Share premium account 999,950 999,950
Profit and loss account 1,322,875 963,102
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 2,322,975 1,963,202
ASCENDA LTD
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the special provisions relating to small companies within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - small entities.
For the financial year ended 31 March 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
Members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
As permitted by S444 (5A) of the Companies Act 2006 the directors have not delivered to the Registrar a copy of the company’s Profit and Loss Account or Directors Report.
Signed on behalf of the board
F O Sancho
Director
Date approved by the board: 13 August 2024
ASCENDA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Ascenda Ltd is a private company limited by shares and incorporated in England and Wales. Its registered office is:
88 Lewin Road
London
SW16 6JU
The financial statements are presented in Sterling, which is the functional currency of the company.
2 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparation of financial statements
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable United Kingdom accounting standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 Section 1A smaller entities 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' ('FRS 102') and the Companies Act 2006.
Revenue recognition
Turnover is measured at the fair value of consideration received or receivable. It is recognised in respect of management consultancy services as soon as there is a right to consideration and is determined by reference to the value of the work performed. Turnover is stated net of trade discounts and value added tax.
The company recognises revenue when the amount of revenue can be measured reliably and when it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity.
Tangible fixed assets
Fixed assets are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.
Depreciation has been provided at the following rates so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less residual value of the assets over their estimated useful lives.
Equipment Straight line basis at 25% per annum
Vehicles Reducing balance method at 25% per annum
On disposal, the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the item sold is recognised in the profit and loss account, and included within administrative expenses.
Investments
Listed investments and investments in commodities are shown at fair value and revalued annually with any surplus or deficit dealt with through the profit and loss account.
Investments in associates are shown at cost less accumulated impairment losses.
ASCENDA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued…)
Financial Instruments
The company only enters into basic financial instruments 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.
Financial assets are measured at cost and are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. Where objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in the profit and loss account.
The impairment loss for financial assets measured at cost 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 balance sheet when there is an enforceable right to set off the recognised amount and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Impairment of non-financial assets
At each reporting date non-financial assets not carried at fair value, like goodwill and plant, property and equipment, 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 the profit and loss account.
If an impairment loss is subsequently reversed, the carrying amount of the asset, or group of related assets, is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but not to exceed the amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset, or group of related assets, in prior periods. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in the profit and loss account.
Debtors
Short term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment.
Creditors
Short term trade creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and subsequently at amortised cost.
ASCENDA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued…)
Leases
Leases are classified as finance leases when they transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the leased assets to the company. Other leases that do not transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the leased assets to the company are classified as operating leases.
Assets held under finance leases are recognised in accordance with the company's policy for tangible fixed assets. The corresponding obligations to lessors under finance leases are treated in the balance sheet as a liability. The assets and liabilities under finance leases are recognised at amounts equal to the fair value of the assets, or if lower, the present value of minimum lease payments, determined at the inception of the lease.
Minimum lease payments are apportioned between finance charges and the reduction in the outstanding liabilities using the effective interest method. The finance charge is allocated to each period during the lease so as to produce a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liabilities. Finance charges are recognised in the profit and loss account.
Taxation
Taxation expense represents the aggregate amount of current tax and deferred tax recognised in the reporting period.
A current tax liability is recognised for the tax payable on the taxable profit of the current and past periods based on current tax rates and laws. A current tax asset is recognised in respect of a tax loss that can be carried back to recover tax paid in a previous period.
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences between the recognition of income and expenses in the financial statements and their inclusion in tax assessments. Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other taxable profits.
Deferred tax is measured using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference.
Current and deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted.
Pensions
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The amount charged to the profit and loss account in respect of pension costs and other post-retirement benefits is the amount payable in the year. Differences between contributions payable and contributions actually paid in the year are shown as either accruals or prepayments in the balance sheet.
ASCENDA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
3 CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS
No significant accounting estimates and judgements have had to be made by the director in preparing these financial statements.
4 EMPLOYEES
The average number of persons employed by the company (including the director) during the year was:
2024 2023
Average number of employees 2 2
5 TANGIBLE ASSETS
Equipment Vehicles Total
£ £ £
Cost
At 1 April 2023 51,245 32,893 84,138
Additions 499 - 499
At 31 March 2024 51,744 32,893 84,637
Accumulated depreciation and impairments
At 1 April 2023 48,199 14,568 62,767
Charge for year 1,189 4,581 5,770
At 31 March 2024 49,388 19,149 68,537
Net book value
At 1 April 2023 3,046 18,325 21,371
At 31 March 2024 2,356 13,744 16,100
ASCENDA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
6 FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
Investment in commodities Listed investments Investment in associates Total
£ £ £ £
Valuation / cost
At 1 April 2023 - 1,725,125 33 1,725,158
Additions 49,925 3,221,468 - 3,271,393
Revaluation - 75,513 - 75,513
Disposals - (3,239,045) - (3,239,045)
At 31 March 2024 49,925 5,022,106 33 5,072,064
Net book value
At 1 April 2023 - 1,725,125 33 1,725,158
At 31 March 2024 49,925 5,022,106 33 5,072,064
The listed investements were revalued at 31 March 2024 to their market value. The historical costs of these listed investments are as follows:
2024 2023
£ £
Historical cost 1,764,125 1,781,702
7 DEBTORS
2024 2023
£ £
Prepayments and accrued income 1,688 1,759
Other debtors 34,045 95,965
35,733 97,724
ASCENDA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
8 CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year
2024 2023
£ £
Taxation and social security 5,415 5,211
Hire purchase contracts and finance leases 13,626 6,522
Accruals and deferred income 2,009 2,004
21,050 13,737
9 CREDITORS: Amounts falling due after more than one year
2024 2023
£ £
Hire purchase contracts and finance leases - 13,626
10 SECURED DEBTS
The hire purchase contracts and finance leases are secured on the assets concerned.
11 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the year, the following transactions with related parties took place:
3ECO Ltd
Connected company 2024 2023
£ £
Advances to company The company has made advances to the connected company which are repayable on demand. No interest has been charged on these advances. At the year end, the connected company owed the company the following amount: - 50,742
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