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Registered number: 07087072










Bale Baron UK Limited








Unaudited

Financial statements

Information for filing with the registrar

For the Year Ended 31 December 2023

 
Bale Baron UK Limited
 
  
Chartered Accountants' Report to the Board of Directors on the preparation of the Unaudited Statutory Financial Statements of Bale Baron UK Limited for the Year Ended 31 December 2023

In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have prepared for your approval the financial statements of Bale Baron UK Limited for the year ended 31 December 2023 which comprise  the Balance Sheet and the related notes from the Company's accounting records and from information and explanations you have given us.

As a practising member firm of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)we are subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed at https://www.icaew.com /regulation.

This report is made solely to the Board of Directors of Bale Baron UK Limited, as a body, in accordance with the terms of our engagement letter. Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the financial statements of Bale Baron UK Limited and state those matters that we have agreed to state to the Board of Directors of Bale Baron UK Limited, as a body, in this report in accordance with ICAEW Technical Release TECH07/16AAF. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than Bale Baron UK Limited and its Board of Directors, as a body, for our work or for this report. 

It is your duty to ensure that Bale Baron UK Limited has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare statutory financial statements that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit of Bale Baron UK Limited. You consider that Bale Baron UK Limited is exempt from the statutory audit requirement for the year.

We have not been instructed to carry out an audit or review of the financial statements of Bale Baron UK Limited. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the statutory financial statements.

  



Kreston Reeves LLP
Chartered Accountants
9 Donnington Park
85 Birdham Road
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 7AJ
6 September 2024
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Bale Baron UK Limited
Registered number: 07087072

Balance Sheet
As at 31 December 2023

2023
2022
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 4 
177
302

  
177
302

Current assets
  

Stocks
  
1,334,541
1,429,977

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 5 
237,118
322,897

Cash at bank and in hand
  
48,821
42,385

  
1,620,480
1,795,259

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 6 
(536,891)
(747,054)

Net current assets
  
 
 
1,083,589
 
 
1,048,205

Total assets less current liabilities
  
1,083,766
1,048,507

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 7 
(16,181)
(26,044)

  

Net assets
  
1,067,585
1,022,463


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 8 
400
400

Profit and loss account
  
1,067,185
1,022,063

  
1,067,585
1,022,463


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Bale Baron UK Limited
Registered number: 07087072

Balance Sheet (continued)
As at 31 December 2023

The directors consider that the Company is entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and members have not required the Company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

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 financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - small entities.

The financial statements have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The Company has opted not to file the statement of income and retained earnings in accordance with provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 




J M Scrase
Director
Date: 16 August 2024

The notes on pages 4 to 9 form part of these financial statements.

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Bale Baron UK Limited
 

 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2023

1.


General information

The Company is a private company limited by share capital incorporated in England and Wales.
The address of its registered office and principal place of business is:
Scrase Farms Lee Place
Blackgate Lane
Pulborough
West Sussex
RH20 1DF

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland' and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. 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 following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the Company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and
the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

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Bale Baron UK Limited
 

 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.3

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, as follows:.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Plant and machinery
-
20%
straight line

The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.

 
2.4

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a first in, first out basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

At each balance sheet date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

 
2.5

Debtors

Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

 
2.6

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.

 
2.7

Financial instruments

The Company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

The Company has elected to apply the recognition and measurement provisions of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (as adopted by the UK Endorsement Board) with the disclosure requirements of Sections 11 and 12 and the other presentation requirements of FRS 102.

Financial instruments are recognised in the Company's Balance Sheet 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,
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Bale Baron UK Limited
 

 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.7
Financial instruments (continued)

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, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, 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.

Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Company's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other receivables due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.

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 the deduction of all its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other payables, bank loans and other loans are initially measured at their transaction price after transaction costs. When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.
Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade payables are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade payables are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

 
2.8

Creditors

Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

 
2.9

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to profit or loss over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

 
2.10

Dividends

Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when declared by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.

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Bale Baron UK Limited
 

 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.11

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.

At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.

Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.

Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are presented in the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings within 'finance income or costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in profit or loss within 'other operating income'.

 
2.12

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Company has no further payment obligations.

The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Balance Sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

 
2.13

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.

 
2.14

Borrowing costs

All borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the year in which they are incurred.

 
2.15

Taxation

Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date in the countries where the Company operates and generates income.

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Bale Baron UK Limited
 

 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2023

3.


Employees

The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 3 (2022 - 3).


4.


Tangible fixed assets





Plant and machinery

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2023
4,101



At 31 December 2023

4,101



Depreciation


At 1 January 2023
3,799


Charge for the year on owned assets
125



At 31 December 2023

3,924



Net book value



At 31 December 2023
177



At 31 December 2022
302


5.


Debtors

2023
2022
£
£


Trade debtors
201,439
269,940

Other debtors
33,948
52,095

Prepayments and accrued income
1,731
862

237,118
322,897


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Bale Baron UK Limited
 

 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2023

6.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2023
2022
£
£

Bank loans
9,558
9,558

Trade creditors
145,973
238,255

Corporation tax
28,759
60,176

Other creditors
348,101
435,265

Accruals and deferred income
4,500
3,800

536,891
747,054



7.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2023
2022
£
£

Bank loans
16,181
26,044

16,181
26,044


The following liabilities were secured:

2023
2022
£
£



Bank loans
25,739
35,602

25,739
35,602

Details of security provided:

There is a fixed and floating charge over all property and assets held in the Company.


8.


Share capital

2023
2022
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



100 (2022 - 100) ordinary shares of £1.00 each
100
100
100 (2022 - 100) ordinary B shares of £1.00 each
100
100
100 (2022 - 100) ordinary C shares of £1.00 each
100
100
100 (2022 - 100) ordinary D shares of £1.00 each
100
100

400

400



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