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STRATEGIC REPORT, REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

FOR

THE BECK COMPANY LIMITED

THE BECK COMPANY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01250669)






CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024




Page

Company Information 1

Strategic Report 2

Report of the Directors 4

Report of the Independent Auditor 6

Statement of Comprehensive Income 8

Balance Sheet 9

Statement of Changes in Equity 10

Cash Flow Statement 11

Notes to the Cash Flow Statement 12

Notes to the Financial Statements 13


THE BECK COMPANY LIMITED

COMPANY INFORMATION
for the year ended 31 March 2024







DIRECTORS: Mr W D G Beck
Mr D R Beck
Mr M Taylor
Mr A Spray
Mr J M S Beck



SECRETARY: Mr W D G Beck



REGISTERED OFFICE: Quorn Road
Nottingham
NG5 1DT



REGISTERED NUMBER: 01250669 (England and Wales)



SENIOR STATUTORY AUDITOR: Mr Oliver Jenkins FCCA



AUDITOR: Hewitt Card Limited
Statutory Auditor
70-72 Nottingham Road
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 1BN

THE BECK COMPANY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01250669)

STRATEGIC REPORT
for the year ended 31 March 2024

The objectives of the business are to provide an effective and high quality service in the supply of plumbing tubes, fittings and associated products. This is supported by in-depth specialist knowledge provided by experienced staff throughout the business.

The aim is to achieve long-term stability for the business, whilst providing a positive return for the shareholders on an ongoing basis

REVIEW OF BUSINESS
The Directors are pleased with the results for the 2023/2024 financial year.

The economic conditions within the UK have had a negative impact on the construction sector. Both the Commercial and New build sectors have struggled to gather any sustainable traction.

Whilst unable to affect the economic factors, the company has focused and been successful in the development of its other market sectors.

Supply chain issues, whilst considerably improved still remain. The company continued its strategic decision to invest in its stock holding, ensuring that customer service levels are at an optimum level.

The company continues to review its stock profile, and the directors are of the opinion that the stock held is directly aligned to current installation methods and market requirements.

The company continued its policy of continuous investment in its fleet of distribution of vehicles, insuring we have the most efficient and environmental fleet the market can offer.

The company has been externally audited and retained its ISO9001:2015 Quality Management, ISO14001:2015 Environmental Management and ISO45001:2018 Health & Safety Management certification.

The directors consider the company to be well placed to both service its market and have the flexibility to accommodate unpredictable market conditions.


The Key performance indicators of the company are given below:


2024 2023
Gross profit £2,039k £1,840k
Gross profit percentage 16.72% 14.48%
Net profit/(loss) £318k £342k
Shareholders funds £2,787k £2,748k



THE BECK COMPANY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01250669)

STRATEGIC REPORT
for the year ended 31 March 2024

PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
The principal risks that the business faces in the coming year will be the cumulative economic effects of the conflict in Ukraine. Increased energy costs and high inflationary influence may cause a slow-down in the construction sector as the strong measures implemented to lower inflation take hold.

Credit risk is closely monitored, appropriate credit control procedures are in place and are strictly followed.

Ongoing good working capital management and stock profiling to aid the efficiency and effectiveness of the business.

The market has seen the consolidation of several regional merchants into bigger groups, trading with a different business model than that prior to the consolidation. Whilst this can lead to unpredictable influences within a reduced market sector, The Beck Company Ltd believes it is well placed compete.

Service to the customer and understanding and achieving their requirements is key, provided through a quality staff profile and their ongoing retention.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD:





Mr M Taylor - Director


12 August 2024

THE BECK COMPANY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01250669)

REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS
for the year ended 31 March 2024

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 March 2024.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY
The principal activity of the company in the year under review was that of specialist suppliers of copper, polyethylene and PVC tubes and fittings.

DIVIDENDS
Interim dividends per share were paid as follows:

£18.00 - 14th June 2023
£10.00 - 30th November 2023
£28.00

The directors recommend that no final dividend be paid.

The total distribution of dividends for the year ended 31st March 2024 will be £280,000.

The directors propose the payment of a further dividend amounting to £18 per share which will be paid subsequent to the year end.

EVENTS SINCE THE END OF THE YEAR
Information relating to events since the end of the year is given in the notes to the financial statements.

DIRECTORS
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from 1 April 2023 to the date of this report.

Mr W D G Beck
Mr D R Beck
Mr M Taylor
Mr A Spray
Mr J M S Beck

STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES
The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Report of the Directors 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 then apply them consistently;
-make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
-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.

STATEMENT AS TO DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO AUDITORS
So far as the directors are aware, there is no relevant audit information (as defined by Section 418 of the Companies Act 2006) of which the company's auditor is unaware, and each director has taken all the steps that he ought to have taken as a director in order to make himself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the company's auditor is aware of that information.

THE BECK COMPANY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01250669)

REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS
for the year ended 31 March 2024


AUDITOR
The auditors, Hewitt Card Limited, will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD:





Mr M Taylor - Director


12 August 2024

REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR TO THE MEMBERS OF
THE BECK COMPANY LIMITED

Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of The Beck Company Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 31 March 2024 which comprise the Statement of Comprehensive Income, Balance Sheet, Statement of Changes in Equity, Cash Flow Statement and Notes to the Cash Flow Statement, 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 March 2024 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 financial statements are 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 in the Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors, but does not include the financial statements and our Report of the Auditor 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 this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. 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.

Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
- the information given in the Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
- the Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the 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 or the Report of the Directors.

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:
- adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
- the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
- certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
- we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.

REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR TO THE MEMBERS OF
THE BECK COMPANY LIMITED


Responsibilities of directors
As explained more fully in the Statement of Directors' Responsibilities set out on page four, 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 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.

Auditors' 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 a Report of the Auditor 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.

The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:

We have adopted a risk based approach based upon analytical procedures and knowledge of the clients systems and environment it operates in.

This enables us to design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks; and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for the audit opinion.
To obtain an understanding of internal control where relevant to the audit to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the companys internal control.
To evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management.
To conclude on the appropriateness of management's use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the entity's ability to continue as a going concern.

The likelihood of detecting irregularities is inherently difficult and we have designed our tests and procedures to reduce this risk.
- We have enquired of management and the company's solicitors around actual and potential litigation and claims. - Review of company minutes of meetings of those charged with governance.
- Reviewing financial statements disclosure and testing supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Review and testing of management override of controls, including through testing journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness and evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of the Auditor.

Use of our 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 a Report of the Auditor 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.




Mr Oliver Jenkins FCCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of Hewitt Card Limited
Statutory Auditor
70-72 Nottingham Road
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 1BN

12 August 2024

THE BECK COMPANY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01250669)

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME
for the year ended 31 March 2024

31.3.24 31.3.23
Notes £    £   

TURNOVER 12,199,052 12,710,868

Cost of sales 10,159,631 10,869,950
GROSS PROFIT 2,039,421 1,840,918

Administrative expenses 1,624,337 1,397,751
OPERATING PROFIT 5 415,084 443,167

Interest receivable and similar income 5,014 1,063
PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION 420,098 444,230

Tax on profit 6 102,006 101,816
PROFIT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 318,092 342,414

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - -
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE
YEAR

318,092

342,414

THE BECK COMPANY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01250669)

BALANCE SHEET
31 March 2024

31.3.24 31.3.23
Notes £    £    £    £   
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets 8 415,778 384,408
Investments 9 466 466
416,244 384,874

CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks 10 901,099 1,053,501
Debtors 11 1,307,616 1,892,946
Cash at bank and in hand 1,025,830 904,125
3,234,545 3,850,572
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year 12 822,627 1,455,723
NET CURRENT ASSETS 2,411,918 2,394,849
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 2,828,162 2,779,723

PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES 14 41,512 31,165
NET ASSETS 2,786,650 2,748,558

CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Called up share capital 15 10,000 10,000
Capital redemption reserve 16 10,000 10,000
Retained earnings 16 2,766,650 2,728,558
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 2,786,650 2,748,558

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 12 August 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:





Mr J M S Beck - Director


THE BECK COMPANY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01250669)

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
for the year ended 31 March 2024

Called up Capital
share Retained redemption Total
capital earnings reserve equity
£    £    £    £   
Balance at 1 April 2022 10,000 2,646,144 10,000 2,666,144

Changes in equity
Dividends - (260,000 ) - (260,000 )
Total comprehensive income - 342,414 - 342,414
Balance at 31 March 2023 10,000 2,728,558 10,000 2,748,558

Changes in equity
Dividends - (280,000 ) - (280,000 )
Total comprehensive income - 318,092 - 318,092
Balance at 31 March 2024 10,000 2,766,650 10,000 2,786,650

THE BECK COMPANY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01250669)

CASH FLOW STATEMENT
for the year ended 31 March 2024

31.3.24 31.3.23
Notes £    £   
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations 1 590,723 530,137
Tax paid (100,090 ) (64,661 )
Net cash from operating activities 490,633 465,476

Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets (99,774 ) (32,543 )
Sale of tangible fixed assets 5,832 1,700
Interest received 5,014 1,063
Net cash from investing activities (88,928 ) (29,780 )

Cash flows from financing activities
Equity dividends paid (280,000 ) (260,000 )
Net cash from financing activities (280,000 ) (260,000 )

Increase in cash and cash equivalents 121,705 175,696
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
year

2

904,125

728,429

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 2 1,025,830 904,125

THE BECK COMPANY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01250669)

NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT
for the year ended 31 March 2024

1. RECONCILIATION OF PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION TO CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS
31.3.24 31.3.23
£    £   
Profit before taxation 420,098 444,230
Depreciation charges 67,394 73,564
Profit on disposal of fixed assets (4,822 ) (1,700 )
Finance income (5,014 ) (1,063 )
477,656 515,031
Decrease in stocks 152,402 19,621
Decrease in trade and other debtors 585,330 116,892
Decrease in trade and other creditors (624,665 ) (121,407 )
Cash generated from operations 590,723 530,137

2. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

The amounts disclosed on the Cash Flow Statement in respect of cash and cash equivalents are in respect of these Balance Sheet amounts:

Year ended 31 March 2024
31.3.24 1.4.23
£    £   
Cash and cash equivalents 1,025,830 904,125
Year ended 31 March 2023
31.3.23 1.4.22
£    £   
Cash and cash equivalents 904,125 728,429


3. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS

At 1.4.23 Cash flow At 31.3.24
£    £    £   
Net cash
Cash at bank and in hand 904,125 121,705 1,025,830
904,125 121,705 1,025,830
Total 904,125 121,705 1,025,830

THE BECK COMPANY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01250669)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024

1. STATUTORY INFORMATION

The Beck Company Limited is a private company, limited by shares , registered in England and Wales. The company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the Company Information page.

The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£).


2. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006.

3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

We have continued to prepare the accounts on a going concern basis and deem this appropriate. We do not consider that a material uncertainty about our going concern status currently exists. In making this assessment we have considered the likely trading conditions for a period of twelve months from the date of our approval of these accounts

Turnover
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of rebates and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods.

Sale of goods
Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when;
- the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods has transferred to the buyer
- the company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold
- the amount of turnover can be measured reliably
- it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the company
- the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably

Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Land & buildings - 2% on cost and Straight line over 15 years
Plant, fixtures and fittings - 15% on reducing balance
Motor vehicles - 25% on cost, 25% on reducing balance and Straight line over 7 years
Computer equipment - Straight line over 5 years, Straight line over 4 years and Straight line over 7 years

Impairment of assets

At each reporting date fixed assets are reviewed to determine whether there is any indication that those
assets have suffered an impairment loss. If there is an indication of possible impairment, the recoverable amount of any affected asset is estimated and compared with its carrying amount. If estimated recoverable
amount is lower, the carrying amount is reduced to its estimated recoverable amount, and an impairment
loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

If an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carry amount of the asset is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but not in excess of the amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is
recognised immediately in profit or loss.

Stocks
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.

Stocks are valued on the AVCO basis.

THE BECK COMPANY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01250669)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024

3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

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 and loans to and from related parties

Debt instruments (other than those wholly repayable or receivable within 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 the effective interest method. Debt instruments that are payable or receivable within one year, typically trade payables or receivables, are measured, initially and subsequently, at the undiscounted amount of the cash or other consideration, expected to be paid or received. However if the arrangements or 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 measured, 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 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 interest 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 best estimate, which is an approximation of the amount that the Company would receive for the asset if it were 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 amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Taxation
Taxation for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity.

Current or deferred taxation assets and liabilities are not discounted.

Current tax is recognised at the amount of tax payable using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.

Deferred tax
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the balance sheet date.

Timing differences arise from the inclusion of income and expenses in tax assessments in periods different from those in which they are recognised in financial statements. Deferred tax is measured using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the year end and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference.

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 future taxable profits.

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.

Investments
Investments comprise investments in unquoted equity instruments which are measured at fair value. Changes in fair value are recognised in the profit and loss account. Fair value is estimated by using a valuation technique.

THE BECK COMPANY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01250669)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024

4. EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS
31.3.24 31.3.23
£    £   
Wages and salaries 837,908 792,580
Social security costs 88,224 82,899
Other pension costs 74,769 59,184
1,000,901 934,663

The average number of employees during the year was as follows:
31.3.24 31.3.23

27 26

31.3.24 31.3.23
£    £   
Directors' remuneration 183,177 187,209
Directors' pension contributions to money purchase schemes 58,359 44,505

The number of directors to whom retirement benefits were accruing was as follows:

Money purchase schemes 2 2

5. OPERATING PROFIT

The operating profit is stated after charging/(crediting):

31.3.24 31.3.23
£    £   
Depreciation - owned assets 67,394 73,564
Profit on disposal of fixed assets (4,822 ) (1,700 )
Auditors' remuneration 9,134 9,134

6. TAXATION

Analysis of the tax charge
The tax charge on the profit for the year was as follows:
31.3.24 31.3.23
£    £   
Current tax:
UK corporation tax 91,659 100,090
Adjustment in respect of previous years - 1,225
Total current tax 91,659 101,315

Deferred tax 10,347 501
Tax on profit 102,006 101,816

THE BECK COMPANY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01250669)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024

6. TAXATION - continued

Reconciliation of total tax charge included in profit and loss
The tax assessed for the year is lower than the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK. The difference is explained below:

31.3.24 31.3.23
£    £   
Profit before tax 420,098 444,230
Profit multiplied by the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25%
(2023 - 19%)

105,025

84,404

Effects of:
Capital allowances in excess of depreciation (14,736 ) -
Depreciation in excess of capital allowances - 15,217
Adjustments to tax charge in respect of previous periods - 1,225
Adjustment in respect of deferred pension contributions 1,370 469
charge
Deferred tax 10,347 501
Total tax charge 102,006 101,816

7. DIVIDENDS
31.3.24 31.3.23
£    £   
Ordinary shares of £1 each
Interim 280,000 260,000

8. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Plant,
fixtures
Land & and Motor Computer
buildings fittings vehicles equipment Totals
£    £    £    £    £   
COST
At 1 April 2023 386,498 274,768 374,086 208,115 1,243,467
Additions - - 99,774 - 99,774
Disposals - - (34,089 ) - (34,089 )
At 31 March 2024 386,498 274,768 439,771 208,115 1,309,152
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2023 156,968 241,863 262,475 197,753 859,059
Charge for year 8,206 4,936 46,015 8,237 67,394
Eliminated on disposal - - (33,079 ) - (33,079 )
At 31 March 2024 165,174 246,799 275,411 205,990 893,374
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2024 221,324 27,969 164,360 2,125 415,778
At 31 March 2023 229,530 32,905 111,611 10,362 384,408

THE BECK COMPANY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01250669)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024

9. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
Unlisted
investments
£   
COST
At 1 April 2023
and 31 March 2024 466
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2024 466
At 31 March 2023 466

10. STOCKS
31.3.24 31.3.23
£    £   
Goods for resale 901,099 1,053,501

11. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.24 31.3.23
£    £   
Trade debtors 1,279,482 1,874,505
Prepayments and accrued income 28,134 18,441
1,307,616 1,892,946

12. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.24 31.3.23
£    £   
Trade creditors 540,663 1,223,734
Tax 91,659 100,090
Social security and other taxes 22,311 16,261
VAT 109,671 46,855
Other creditors 47,591 43,517
Accrued expenses 10,732 25,266
822,627 1,455,723

13. LEASING AGREEMENTS

Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows:
31.3.24 31.3.23
£    £   
Within one year 2,308 2,308

14. PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES
31.3.24 31.3.23
£    £   
Deferred tax
Accelerated capital allowances 41,512 31,165

THE BECK COMPANY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01250669)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024

14. PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES - continued

Deferred
tax
£   
Balance at 1 April 2023 31,165
Provided during year 10,347
Balance at 31 March 2024 41,512

15. CALLED UP SHARE CAPITAL

Allotted, issued and fully paid:
Number: Class: Nominal 31.3.24 31.3.23
value: £    £   
10,000 Ordinary £1 10,000 10,000

16. RESERVES
Capital
Retained redemption
earnings reserve Totals
£    £    £   

At 1 April 2023 2,728,558 10,000 2,738,558
Profit for the year 318,092 318,092
Dividends (280,000 ) (280,000 )
At 31 March 2024 2,766,650 10,000 2,776,650

17. PENSION COMMITMENTS

The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the company's pension scheme are charged to the profit and loss account in the period to which they relate.
The total cost of contributions in the year is £74,769 (2023: £59,184). Contributions of £14,723 (2023:£9,244) were outstanding at 31st March 2024.

18. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

During the year, total dividends of £112,196 (2023 - £104,182) were paid to the directors .

Entities with control, joint control or significant influence over the entity

2024 2023
£ £
Dividend payments 167,804 155,818

19. POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS

The board of directors propose a dividend based upon the financial results for the year ended 31st March 2024 £18 per share, which will be paid subsequent to the year end.

20. ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY

There is no overall Ultimate Controlling Party.