REGISTERED NUMBER: |
F.H. BROWNE & SONS (ORGAN BUILDERS) LTD |
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023 |
REGISTERED NUMBER: |
F.H. BROWNE & SONS (ORGAN BUILDERS) LTD |
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023 |
F.H. BROWNE & SONS (ORGAN BUILDERS) LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04324032) |
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023 |
Page |
Company Information | 1 |
Statement of Financial Position | 2 |
Notes to the Financial Statements | 4 |
F.H. BROWNE & SONS (ORGAN BUILDERS) LTD |
COMPANY INFORMATION |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023 |
DIRECTORS: |
SECRETARY: |
REGISTERED OFFICE: |
REGISTERED NUMBER: |
ACCOUNTANTS: |
Chartered Accountants |
Building 1063 |
Cornforth Drive |
Kent Science Park |
SITTINGBOURNE |
Kent |
ME9 8PX |
F.H. BROWNE & SONS (ORGAN BUILDERS) LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04324032) |
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION |
30 NOVEMBER 2023 |
30.11.23 | 30.11.22 |
Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ |
FIXED ASSETS |
Intangible assets | 5 |
Tangible assets | 6 |
CURRENT ASSETS |
Stocks | 7 |
Debtors | 8 |
Cash at bank |
CREDITORS |
Amounts falling due within one year | 9 |
NET CURRENT (LIABILITIES)/ASSETS | ( |
) |
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
CREDITORS |
Amounts falling due after more than one year |
10 |
( |
) |
( |
) |
PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES | ( |
) | ( |
) |
NET ASSETS |
F.H. BROWNE & SONS (ORGAN BUILDERS) LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04324032) |
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION - continued |
30 NOVEMBER 2023 |
30.11.23 | 30.11.22 |
Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ |
CAPITAL AND RESERVES |
Called up share capital | 12 |
Retained earnings |
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS |
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for: |
(a) | ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and |
(b) | preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of each financial year and of its profit or loss for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company. |
In accordance with Section 444 of the Companies Act 2006, the Income Statement has not been delivered. |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on |
F.H. BROWNE & SONS (ORGAN BUILDERS) LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04324032) |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023 |
1. | STATUTORY INFORMATION |
F.H. Browne & Sons (Organ Builders) Ltd is a |
The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£). |
2. | STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE |
3. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Basis of preparing the financial statements |
Significant judgements and estimates |
In the application of the company's accounting policies, management is required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and underlying assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period to which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods. The key sources of estimation uncertainty that have a significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements are the depreciation charges that are calculated with reference to the useful economic life of fixed assets. |
Turnover |
Turnover represents the value, net of value added tax and discounts, relating to labour and materials provided on contracts to refurbish, rebuild and repair church organs and labour provided in connection with tuning contracts. Deposits received in advance prior to the commencement of contracts are treated as receipts in advance. |
Goodwill |
Goodwill, being the amount paid in connection with the acquisition of businesses in 2002, 2005 and 2020, is being written off evenly over its estimated useful life of twenty years. Goodwill, being the amount paid in connection with the acquisition of a business in 2012 was written off evenly over its estimated useful life of three years. |
Intangible assets |
Intangible assets are initially measured at cost. After initial recognition, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses. |
F.H. BROWNE & SONS (ORGAN BUILDERS) LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04324032) |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023 |
3. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
Tangible fixed assets |
Freehold property | - |
Workshop | - |
Equipment | - |
Fixtures and fittings | - |
Motor vehicles | - |
Stocks |
Stock is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value using the FIFO standard method, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items. |
F.H. BROWNE & SONS (ORGAN BUILDERS) LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04324032) |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023 |
3. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
Financial instruments |
The company enters into basic financial instruments 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 related parties. |
a) Trade and other debtors |
Trade and other debtors are initially recognised at fair value and thereafter stated at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts except where the effect of discounting would be immaterial. In such cases, the receivables are stated at cost less impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. |
b) Cash and cash equivalents |
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank and in hand. |
c) Impairment of financial assets |
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 profit or loss. |
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 the best estimate, which is an approximation, of the amount that the company would receive for the asset if it were to be sold at the reporting date. |
d) Trade and other creditors |
Debt instruments like loans and other accounts payable are initially measured at present value of the future payments and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Debt instruments that are payable within one year, typically trade payables, are measured, initially and subsequently, at the undiscounted amount of the cash or other consideration expected to be paid. However, if the arrangements of 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 outright short-term loan not at market rate, the financial asset is measured, initially and subsequently, at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument. |
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the statement of financial position 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 Income Statement, 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 statement of financial position date. |
F.H. BROWNE & SONS (ORGAN BUILDERS) LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04324032) |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023 |
3. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
Deferred tax |
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the statement of financial position 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. |
Hire purchase and leasing commitments |
Assets obtained under hire purchase contracts or finance leases are capitalised in the balance sheet. Those held under hire purchase contracts are depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Those held under finance leases are depreciated over their estimated useful lives or the lease term, whichever is the shorter. |
The interest element of these obligations is charged to profit or loss over the relevant period. The capital element of the future payments is treated as a liability. |
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. |
Amounts recoverable under contracts |
In accordance with FRS 102, income is accrued to reflect the fair value of the right of consideration under contracts. |
Going concern |
The directors have assessed the major risks to which the company is exposed and assess whether the use of going concern is appropriate i.e. whether there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the company to continue as a going concern. The directors make this assessment in respect of a period of at least one year from the date of approval of the financial statements. |
4. | EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS |
The average number of employees during the year was |
F.H. BROWNE & SONS (ORGAN BUILDERS) LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04324032) |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023 |
5. | INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
Goodwill |
£ |
COST |
At 1 December 2022 |
and 30 November 2023 |
AMORTISATION |
At 1 December 2022 |
Charge for year |
At 30 November 2023 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 30 November 2023 |
At 30 November 2022 |
6. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
Freehold |
property | Workshop | Equipment |
£ | £ | £ |
COST |
At 1 December 2022 |
Additions |
At 30 November 2023 |
DEPRECIATION |
At 1 December 2022 |
Charge for year |
At 30 November 2023 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 30 November 2023 |
At 30 November 2022 |
F.H. BROWNE & SONS (ORGAN BUILDERS) LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04324032) |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023 |
6. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS - continued |
Fixtures |
and | Motor |
fittings | vehicles | Totals |
£ | £ | £ |
COST |
At 1 December 2022 |
Additions |
At 30 November 2023 |
DEPRECIATION |
At 1 December 2022 |
Charge for year |
At 30 November 2023 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 30 November 2023 |
At 30 November 2022 |
Fixed assets, included in the above, which are held under hire purchase contracts are as follows: |
Motor |
Equipment | vehicles | Totals |
£ | £ | £ |
COST |
At 1 December 2022 |
Additions |
At 30 November 2023 |
DEPRECIATION |
At 1 December 2022 |
Charge for year |
At 30 November 2023 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 30 November 2023 |
At 30 November 2022 |
7. | STOCKS |
30.11.23 | 30.11.22 |
£ | £ |
Stock |
F.H. BROWNE & SONS (ORGAN BUILDERS) LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04324032) |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023 |
8. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
30.11.23 | 30.11.22 |
£ | £ |
Trade debtors |
Other debtors |
Directors' current accounts | 241,468 | 271,086 |
Accrued income |
Prepayments |
9. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
30.11.23 | 30.11.22 |
£ | £ |
Bank loans and overdrafts |
Hire purchase contracts |
Trade creditors |
VAT | 136,126 | 73,789 |
Other creditors |
Other taxes and paye | 203,658 | 145,669 |
Accruals and deferred income |
10. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR |
30.11.23 | 30.11.22 |
£ | £ |
Bank loans - 1-2 years |
Bank loans - 2-5 years |
Hire purchase contracts |
11. | SECURED DEBTS |
The following secured debts are included within creditors: |
30.11.23 | 30.11.22 |
£ | £ |
Bank overdraft |
Bank loans |
Natwest hold a fixed and floating charge over the undertaking and all property and assets present and future including goodwill, buildings, fixtures, fixed plant and machinery. |
F.H. BROWNE & SONS (ORGAN BUILDERS) LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04324032) |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023 |
12. | CALLED UP SHARE CAPITAL |
Allotted and issued: |
Number: | Class: | Nominal | 30.11.23 | 30.11.22 |
value: | £ | £ |
Ordinary | £1 | 100 | 100 |
13. | DIRECTORS' ADVANCES, CREDITS AND GUARANTEES |
The following advances and credits to directors subsisted during the years ended 30 November 2023 and 30 November 2022: |
30.11.23 | 30.11.22 |
£ | £ |
Balance outstanding at start of year |
Amounts advanced |
Amounts repaid | ( |
) |
Amounts written off | - | - |
Amounts waived | - | - |
Balance outstanding at end of year |
14. | ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY |
The ultimate controlling party is |