DICKENS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Company Registration Number:
01465174 (England and Wales)

Unaudited abridged accounts for the year ended 30 June 2023

Period of accounts

Start date: 01 July 2022

End date: 30 June 2023

DICKENS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 June 2023

Balance sheet
Notes

DICKENS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Balance sheet

As at 30 June 2023


Notes

2023

2022


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 2,058 2,808
Total fixed assets: 2,058 2,808
Current assets
Debtors: 4 1,103,475 1,116,786
Cash at bank and in hand: 224 87
Total current assets: 1,103,699 1,116,873
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 5 (124,034) (133,956)
Net current assets (liabilities): 979,665 982,917
Total assets less current liabilities: 981,723 985,725
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: 6 (21,439) (31,802)
Total net assets (liabilities): 960,284 953,923
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital: 250,000 250,000
Profit and loss account: 710,284 703,923
Shareholders funds: 960,284 953,923

The notes form part of these financial statements

DICKENS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 30 June 2023 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

The members have agreed to the preparation of abridged accounts for this accounting period in accordance with Section 444(2A).

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The directors have chosen to not file a copy of the company’s profit & loss account.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 03 September 2024
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: J A Dempsey
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

DICKENS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 June 2023

1. Accounting policies

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 1A (Small Entities) of Financial Reporting Standard 102

Turnover policy

Turnover comprises the invoiced value of goods and services supplied by the company, net of Value Added Tax and trade discounts.

Tangible fixed assets and depreciation policy

Tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following basis: Plant and machinery - 25% - 30% Straight line Motor vehicles - 25% Straight line Fixtures & fittings - 10% Straight line

Other accounting policies

Inventories Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items. Cost includes all direct costs and an appropriate proportion of fixed and variable overheads. 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.

DICKENS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 June 2023

2. Employees

2023 2022
Average number of employees during the period 4 4

DICKENS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 June 2023

3. Tangible Assets

Total
Cost £
At 01 July 2022 53,132
At 30 June 2023 53,132
Depreciation
At 01 July 2022 50,324
Charge for year 750
At 30 June 2023 51,074
Net book value
At 30 June 2023 2,058
At 30 June 2022 2,808

DICKENS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 June 2023

4. Debtors

Debtors comprise of: Trade debtors - £14,715 (2022 - £6,107), Amounts owed by group undertakings and participating interests - £1,023,609 (2022 - £1,074,483), Other debtors - £65,151 (2022 - £36,196)

DICKENS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 June 2023

5. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

Bank loans and overdraft - £9,929 (2022 - £9,495) Trade creditors - £60,847 (2022 - £89,119) Taxation and social security - £2,789 (2022 - £7,008) Other creditors - £50,469 (2022 - £28,334)

DICKENS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 June 2023

6. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year note

Bank loans and overdraft - £21,439 (2022 - £31,802)

DICKENS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 June 2023

7. Related party transactions

The company had transactions with companies in which Mr J A Dempsey and Mr P M Estry have beneficial interests and are directors. The company operates a loan account with related parties. The balance included in other debtors due from related parties amounted to £1,023,609 (2022 - £1,074,483) The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hillingdon International Limited, a company incorporated in England & Wales. The parent company's registered office address is; 68 Derby Street, Manchester, M8 8AT