Company registration number 06894628 (England and Wales)
NEWSPAPER CLUB LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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NEWSPAPER CLUB LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 6
NEWSPAPER CLUB LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2023
31 December 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
3
1
1
Tangible assets
4
1,499
415
1,500
416
Current assets
Debtors
5
27,313
34,495
Cash at bank and in hand
386,524
374,980
413,837
409,475
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(252,793)
(162,505)
Net current assets
161,044
246,970
Total assets less current liabilities
162,544
247,386
Provisions for liabilities
(375)
(104)
Net assets
162,169
247,282
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
3,000
3,000
Profit and loss reserves
159,169
244,282
Total equity
162,169
247,282
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
For the financial year ended 31 December 2023 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
NEWSPAPER CLUB LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2023
31 December 2023
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The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 28 June 2024 and are signed on its behalf by:
M Sharman
J Sharman
Director
Director
Company registration number 06894628 (England and Wales)
NEWSPAPER CLUB LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Newspaper Club Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Newark Road, Peterborough, PE1 5TD. The company trades from Room 102, South Block, 58-60 Osbourne Street, Glasgow, G1 5QH.
1.1
Accounting convention
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Turnover
Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer (usually on dispatch of the goods), the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.
1.3
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill
Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.
Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably; the intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights; and the intangible asset is separable from the entity.
Amortisation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Patents
33% Straight Line
1.4
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Website development
33% Straight Line
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
33% Straight Line
NEWSPAPER CLUB LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.
1.5
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).
1.6
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash at bank and in hand are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks and bank overdrafts. Any bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.7
Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Basic financial assets and liabilities
Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in the profit and loss account in other administrative expenses
1.8
Equity instruments
Equity instruments being the share capital issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.
1.9
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable.
Current tax
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.
1.10
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
1.11
Retirement benefits
The company operates defined contribution schemes for the benefit of its employees. Contributions payable are charged to the profit and loss in the year they are payable.
NEWSPAPER CLUB LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.12
Leases
Rentals payable under operating leases are charged to income on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease.
1.13
Foreign exchange
Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.
2
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was 10 (2022 - 11).
2023
2022
Number
Number
Total
10
11
3
Intangible fixed assets
Patents
£
Cost
At 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2023
20,588
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2023
20,587
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
1
At 31 December 2022
1
NEWSPAPER CLUB LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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4
Tangible fixed assets
Website costs
Plant and machinery etc
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2023
258,849
38,774
297,623
Additions
2,248
2,248
At 31 December 2023
258,849
41,022
299,871
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2023
258,848
38,360
297,208
Depreciation charged in the year
1,164
1,164
At 31 December 2023
258,848
39,524
298,372
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
1
1,498
1,499
At 31 December 2022
1
414
415
5
Debtors
2023
2022
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
16,500
23,452
Other debtors
10,813
11,043
27,313
34,495
6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
£
£
Trade creditors
50,491
21,480
Amounts owed to group undertakings
94,718
60,543
Corporation tax
73,525
51,685
Other taxation and social security
23,767
19,440
Other creditors
10,292
9,357
252,793
162,505
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Parent company
The parent company of Newspaper Club Ltd is Sharman Holdings Ltd and its registered office is Newark Road Eastern Industry, Peterborough, PE1 5TD.