Company registration number 09186943 (England and Wales)
GOLDFINCH ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
GOLDFINCH ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Statement of financial position
1 - 2
Statement of changes in equity
3
Notes to the financial statements
4 - 9
GOLDFINCH ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT
31 AUGUST 2023
31 August 2023
- 1 -
2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
3
1,195
4,607
Investments
4
2,572,803
844,264
2,573,998
848,871
Current assets
Inventories
201,009
115,661
Trade and other receivables
5
195,727
264,913
Cash and cash equivalents
138,323
2,112
535,059
382,686
Current liabilities
6
(1,786,497)
(234,786)
Net current (liabilities)/assets
(1,251,438)
147,900
Total assets less current liabilities
1,322,560
996,771
Non-current liabilities
7
(18,333)
(28,333)
Net assets
1,304,227
968,438
Equity
Called up share capital
8
2
2
Retained earnings
1,304,225
968,436
Total equity
1,304,227
968,438

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 31 August 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.

GOLDFINCH ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (CONTINUED)
AS AT
31 AUGUST 2023
31 August 2023
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The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 30 August 2024 and are signed on its behalf by:
K Bell
Director
Company Registration No. 09186943
GOLDFINCH ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
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Share capital
Retained earnings
Total
£
£
£
Balance at 1 September 2021
2
1,109,730
1,109,732
Year ended 31 August 2022:
Loss and total comprehensive income
-
(141,294)
(141,294)
Balance at 31 August 2022
2
968,436
968,438
Year ended 31 August 2023:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
335,789
335,789
Balance at 31 August 2023
2
1,304,225
1,304,227
GOLDFINCH ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
- 4 -
1
Accounting policies
Company information

Goldfinch Entertainment Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Hexham Villa Egton Terrace, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 1LX.

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
Revenue

Revenue is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for 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 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.

1.3
Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment 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, fittings & equipment
20% on cost
Computer equipment
33.33% on cost

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.

1.4
Non-current investments

The non current investments in the company are motion picture films, these investments will be recouped through gross receipts plus a premium. The company is also entitled to a percentage share of the net profits of the motion pictures. The investments are assessed for impairment at each reporting date and any impairment losses or reversals of impairment are recognised immediately in profit or loss.

1.5
Impairment of non-current assets

At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible 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.

GOLDFINCH ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 5 -

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.

1.6
Inventories

Film production costs are recorded as a current asset. The cost will be amortised to the income statement over the period in which the the development rights to the relevant film are exploited.

At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of inventories over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.

1.7
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.

1.8
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 trade and other receivables 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.

GOLDFINCH ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 6 -
Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other payables 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 payables 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 payables are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

1.9
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.

1.10
Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax repayable under the film tax credit.

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.

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.

1.11
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 non-current assets.

 

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

 

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

GOLDFINCH ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 7 -
1.12
Retirement benefits

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

1.13
Leases

Rental income from operating leases is recognised on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised on a straight line basis over the lease term.

1.14
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:

2023
2022
Number
Number
Total
2
5
3
Property, plant and equipment
Plant and machinery etc
£
Cost
At 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023
34,159
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 September 2022
29,552
Depreciation charged in the year
3,412
At 31 August 2023
32,964
Carrying amount
At 31 August 2023
1,195
At 31 August 2022
4,607
4
Fixed asset investments
2023
2022
£
£
Other investments other than loans
2,572,803
844,264
GOLDFINCH ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
4
Fixed asset investments
(Continued)
- 8 -
Movements in non-current investments
Other
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 September 2022
844,264
Additions
1,728,539
At 31 August 2023
2,572,803
Carrying amount
At 31 August 2023
2,572,803
At 31 August 2022
844,264
5
Trade and other receivables
2023
2022
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade receivables
30,448
23,015
Corporation tax recoverable
-
0
2,187
Other receivables
165,279
239,711
195,727
264,913
6
Current liabilities
2023
2022
£
£
Bank loans
10,000
48,223
Trade payables
401,247
5,822
Amounts owed to group undertakings
679,402
-
0
Corporation tax
28,685
45,375
Other taxation and social security
99,599
4,342
Other payables
567,564
131,024
1,786,497
234,786
7
Non-current liabilities
2023
2022
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
18,333
28,333
GOLDFINCH ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
- 9 -
8
Called up share capital
2023
2022
£
£
Ordinary share capital
Issued and fully paid
2 Ordinary shares of £1 each
2
2
2
2
9
Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties

During the year the company entered into the following transactions with related parties:

The following amounts were outstanding at the reporting end date:

2023
2022
Amounts due to related parties
£
£
Entities with control, joint control or significant influence over the company
679,402
-
Other related parties
482,402
119,625

The following amounts were outstanding at the reporting end date:

2023
2022
Amounts due from related parties
£
£
Other related parties
37,802
92,928
10
Parent company

The parent company of Goldfinch Entertainment Limited is Goldfinch Holdings Limited and its registered office is Hexham Villa Egton Terrace, Birtley, Chester Le Street, England, DH3 1LX

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