Company registration number 06532275 (England and Wales)
EUROPEAN VEHICLE CONTRACTS LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
EUROPEAN VEHICLE CONTRACTS LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Statement of financial position
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 9
EUROPEAN VEHICLE CONTRACTS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 30 NOVEMBER 2023
30 November 2023
- 1 -
2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
3
-
0
1,232
Tangible assets
4
10,849
9,257
10,849
10,489
Current assets
Debtors
5
391,049
255,487
Cash at bank and in hand
858,228
715,546
1,249,277
971,033
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(764,692)
(699,996)
Net current assets
484,585
271,037
Total assets less current liabilities
495,434
281,526
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
8
(106,285)
(113,911)
Net assets
389,149
167,615
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
325,817
325,817
Profit and loss reserves
63,332
(158,202)
Total equity
389,149
167,615

The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the income statement within the financial statements.true

For the financial year ended 30 November 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 member has 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.

EUROPEAN VEHICLE CONTRACTS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (CONTINUED)
AS AT 30 NOVEMBER 2023
30 November 2023
- 2 -
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 20 August 2024 and are signed on its behalf by:
K L Tyson
Director
Company Registration No. 06532275
EUROPEAN VEHICLE CONTRACTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023
- 3 -
1
Accounting policies
Company information

European Vehicle Contracts Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is European House, 9 Apex Business Village, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 7BF.

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
Going concern

Atruet the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3
Turnover

Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.

 

When cash inflows are deferred and represent a financing arrangement, the fair value of the consideration is the present value of the future receipts. The difference between the fair value of the consideration and the nominal amount received is recognised as interest income.

Revenue from contracts for the provision of professional services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion when the stage of completion, costs incurred and costs to complete can be estimated reliably. The stage of completion is calculated by comparing costs incurred, mainly in relation to contractual hourly staff rates and materials, as a proportion of total costs. Where the outcome cannot be estimated reliably, revenue is recognised only to the extent of the expenses recognised that it is probable will be recovered.

1.4
Research and development expenditure

Research expenditure is written off against profits in the year in which it is incurred. Identifiable development expenditure is capitalised to the extent that the technical, commercial and financial feasibility can be demonstrated.

1.5
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.

EUROPEAN VEHICLE CONTRACTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 4 -

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:

Software
3 years
1.6
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:

Fixtures and fittings
3 years
Motor vehicles
4 years

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.

1.7
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). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

 

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

1.8
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

EUROPEAN VEHICLE CONTRACTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 5 -
1.9
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 statement of financial position when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

 

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Classification of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

 

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

 

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

1.10
Equity instruments

Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.

1.11
Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the income statement 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.

EUROPEAN VEHICLE CONTRACTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 6 -
Deferred tax

Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.

 

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the income statement, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.

1.12
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

1.13
Leases

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.

 

Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the statement of financial position as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.

Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.

2
Employees

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:

2023
2022
Number
Number
Total
27
28
EUROPEAN VEHICLE CONTRACTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023
- 7 -
3
Intangible fixed assets
Software
£
Cost
At 1 December 2022 and 30 November 2023
237,343
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 December 2022
236,111
Amortisation charged for the year
1,232
At 30 November 2023
237,343
Carrying amount
At 30 November 2023
-
0
At 30 November 2022
1,232
4
Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures and fittings
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 December 2022
61,025
29,942
90,967
Additions
8,949
-
0
8,949
At 30 November 2023
69,974
29,942
99,916
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 December 2022
54,264
27,446
81,710
Depreciation charged in the year
4,861
2,496
7,357
At 30 November 2023
59,125
29,942
89,067
Carrying amount
At 30 November 2023
10,849
-
0
10,849
At 30 November 2022
6,761
2,496
9,257
EUROPEAN VEHICLE CONTRACTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023
- 8 -
5
Debtors
2023
2022
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
334,577
176,490
Amounts owed by group undertakings
-
0
21,700
Other debtors
40,517
38,865
375,094
237,055
Deferred tax asset
15,955
18,432
391,049
255,487
6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
£
£
Bank loans
7
47,299
91,454
Obligations under finance leases
5,721
14,448
Trade creditors
443,910
296,162
Amounts owed to group undertakings
28,300
-
0
Corporation tax
89,681
124,058
Other taxation and social security
23,140
21,523
Other creditors
29,874
25,970
Accruals and deferred income
96,767
126,381
764,692
699,996

Creditors include bank loans and net obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts which are secured.

7
Loans and overdrafts
2023
2022
£
£
Bank loans
47,299
139,063
Payable within one year
47,299
91,454
Payable after one year
-
0
47,609

The CBILS loan is denominated in sterling with a nominal interest rate of 4.10%, and the final instalment is due on 31 May 2024.

 

The agreement is secured by a guarantee given by EVC Holdings Limited.

 

EUROPEAN VEHICLE CONTRACTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023
- 9 -
8
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2023
2022
Notes
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
7
-
0
47,609
Obligations under finance leases
4,094
-
0
Other creditors
102,191
66,302
106,285
113,911

Creditors include bank loans and net obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts which are secured.

9
Financial commitments, guarantees and contingent liabilities

Included in the statement of financial position are unpaid pension contributions of £7,877 (2022 - £6,588).

10
Operating lease commitments
Lessee

At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:

2023
2022
£
£
98,870
136,042
11
Parent company

The company's immediate parent is EVC Holdings Ltd, incorporated in England and Wales.

2023-11-302022-12-01false20 August 2024CCH SoftwareCCH Accounts Production 2024.100No description of principal activityA T DunnK L TysonS J Carrollfalsefalse065322752022-12-012023-11-30065322752023-11-30065322752022-11-3006532275core:DevelopmentCostsCapitalisedDevelopmentExpenditure2023-11-3006532275core:DevelopmentCostsCapitalisedDevelopmentExpenditure2022-11-3006532275core:FurnitureFittings2023-11-3006532275core:MotorVehicles2023-11-3006532275core:FurnitureFittings2022-11-3006532275core:MotorVehicles2022-11-3006532275core:CurrentFinancialInstrumentscore:WithinOneYear2023-11-3006532275core:CurrentFinancialInstrumentscore:WithinOneYear2022-11-3006532275core:Non-currentFinancialInstrumentscore:AfterOneYear2023-11-3006532275core:Non-currentFinancialInstrumentscore:AfterOneYear2022-11-3006532275core:CurrentFinancialInstruments2023-11-3006532275core:CurrentFinancialInstruments2022-11-3006532275core:Non-currentFinancialInstruments2023-11-3006532275core:Non-currentFinancialInstruments2022-11-3006532275core:ShareCapital2023-11-3006532275core:ShareCapital2022-11-3006532275core:RetainedEarningsAccumulatedLosses2023-11-3006532275core:RetainedEarningsAccumulatedLosses2022-11-3006532275bus:Director22022-12-012023-11-3006532275core:IntangibleAssetsOtherThanGoodwill2022-12-012023-11-3006532275core:DevelopmentCostsCapitalisedDevelopmentExpenditure2022-12-012023-11-3006532275core:FurnitureFittings2022-12-012023-11-3006532275core:MotorVehicles2022-12-012023-11-30065322752021-12-012022-11-3006532275core:DevelopmentCostsCapitalisedDevelopmentExpenditure2022-11-3006532275core:FurnitureFittings2022-11-3006532275core:MotorVehicles2022-11-30065322752022-11-3006532275core:WithinOneYear2023-11-3006532275core:WithinOneYear2022-11-3006532275core:Non-currentFinancialInstruments12023-11-3006532275core:Non-currentFinancialInstruments12022-11-3006532275bus:PrivateLimitedCompanyLtd2022-12-012023-11-3006532275bus:SmallCompaniesRegimeForAccounts2022-12-012023-11-3006532275bus:FRS1022022-12-012023-11-3006532275bus:AuditExemptWithAccountantsReport2022-12-012023-11-3006532275bus:Director12022-12-012023-11-3006532275bus:Director32022-12-012023-11-3006532275bus:FullAccounts2022-12-012023-11-30xbrli:purexbrli:sharesiso4217:GBP