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Basis of 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’s responsibilities for the audit of the accounts section of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the accounts 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. |
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’s 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. |
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Other information |
The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. 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. 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 course of 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. |
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We have nothing to report in this regard. |
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Opinions on other matters 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 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 directors’ report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. |
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Matters on which we are required to report by exception |
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. |
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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 dependant upon the effectiveness of management controls and the nature, timing and extent of the audit procedures carried out, which included: |
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Assessing the susceptibility of the company to material misstatement, including how fraud might occur, by considering the key risks impacting the accounts; Undertaking procedures to evaluate and review the risk of management override of controls ; Enquiries of those charged with governance; Reviewing disclosures in the accounts; Validating inter group balances. |
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British Seals & Rubber Mouldings Limited |
Notes to the Accounts |
for the year ended 30 November 2023 |
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Accounting policies |
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Basis of preparation |
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The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with FRS 102, The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (as applied to small entities by section 1A of the standard). |
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Tangible fixed assets |
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Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulative depreciation and any accumulative impairment losses. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset evenly over its expected useful life, as follows: |
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Plant and machinery |
10% and 33.33% straight line basis |
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Motor vehicles |
25% reducing balance basis |
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Fixtures and Fittings |
20% and 25% straight line basis |
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Leasehold improvements |
Length of lease |
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Stocks |
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Stocks are measured at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is determined using the first in first out method. The carrying amount of stock sold is recognised as an expense in the period in which the related revenue is recognised. |
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Taxation |
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A current tax liability is recognised for the tax payable on the taxable profit of the current and past periods. 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 future taxable profits. Deferred tax is measured using the 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, except for revalued land and investment property where the tax rate that applies to the sale of the asset is used. Current and deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted. |
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Foreign currency translation |
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Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recognised at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of the transaction. At the end of each reporting period foreign currency monetary items are translated at the closing rate of exchange. Non-monetary items that are measured at historical cost are translated at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. All differences are charged to profit or loss. |
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Government Grants |
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Grants are accounted under the accruals model as permitted by FRS 102. Grants relating to expenditure on tangible fixed assets are credited to the profit and loss account at the same rate as the depreciation on the assets to which the grant relates. The deferred element of grants is included in creditors as deferred income. Grants of a revenue nature are recognised in "other operating income" within profit and loss in the same period as the related expenditure. The company has not benefited from any other forms of government assistance. |
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Accounting policies (continued) |
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Leased assets |
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Rentals applicable to operating leases where substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership remain with the lessor are charged against profit as incurred Assets held under finance and hire purchase contracts are capitalised and depreciated over their useful lives. The corresponding lease or hire purchase obligation is treated in the balance sheet as a liability. The interest element of rental obligations is charged to profit and loss account over the period of the lease at a constant proportion of the outstanding balance of capital repayments. |
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Pensions |
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Contributions to defined contribution plans are expensed in the period to which they relate. |
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Employees |
2023 |
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2022 |
Number |
Number |
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Average number of persons employed by the company |
- |
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7 |
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Debtors |
2023 |
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2022 |
£ |
£ |
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Trade debtors |
33,203 |
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40,266 |
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Amounts owed by group undertakings |
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1,339,952 |
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918,751 |
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Associated Undertakings |
35,000 |
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35,000 |
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Related Company |
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8,587 |
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8,587 |
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1,416,742 |
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1,002,604 |
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year |
2023 |
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2022 |
£ |
£ |
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Lease Purchase (Secured) |
- |
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124 |
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Trade creditors |
- |
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18,265 |
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Amounts owed to group undertakings |
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19,996 |
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19,996 |
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Corporation tax |
- |
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47,173 |
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Other taxes and social security costs |
453,926 |
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23,407 |
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473,922 |
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108,965 |
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Pension commitments |
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The company operates a defined contribution scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions made to the scheme and amounted to £Nil (2022 : £3,153). |
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Contingent liabilities |
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The company takes part in a group financial facility with the HSBC. This involves cross guarantees with all companies within the British Gaskets Group. A contingent liability therefore exists for the bank borrowings of the whole group. Total group indebtedness at the Balance Sheet date amounted to £Nil. |
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Related party transactions |
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The company, as a wholly owned subsidiary, has taken advantage of the exemption contained in Financial Reporting Standard 102 Section 1A - small entities and has not disclosed details of transactions or balances with entities which form part of the group. |
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Controlling party |
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The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of British Gaskets Limited whose registered office and principal place of business is 7 Brundon Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk |
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The ultimate controlling party is R D Jones. |
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Other information |
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British Seals & Rubber Mouldings Limited is a private company limited by shares and incorporated in England. Its registered office is: |
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BG Office |
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7 Brundon Lane |
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Sudbury |
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Suffolk |
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CO10 1XR |