Company registration number 07991538 (England and Wales)
L.Atkinson Limited
Unaudited financial statements
For the year ended 31 March 2024
L.Atkinson Limited
Contents
Page
Balance sheet
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 7
L.Atkinson Limited
Balance sheet
As at 31 March 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
5
412
551
Current assets
Debtors
6
1,821
1,341
Cash at bank and in hand
13,337
11,681
15,158
13,022
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
7
(29,932)
(27,301)
Net current liabilities
(14,774)
(14,279)
Total assets less current liabilities
(14,362)
(13,728)
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
8
(1,625)
(2,925)
Net liabilities
(15,987)
(16,653)
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
1
1
Profit and loss reserves
(15,988)
(16,654)
Total equity
(15,987)
(16,653)
The director of the company has elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
For the financial year ended 31 March 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The director acknowledges her responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The member has 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.
L.Atkinson Limited
Balance sheet (continued)
As at 31 March 2024
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The financial statements were approved and signed by the director and authorised for issue on 26 August 2024
Mrs L M Atkinson
Director
Company registration number 07991538 (England and Wales)
L.Atkinson Limited
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 March 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
L.Atkinson Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Unit 1F, The Old Malthouse, Springfield Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, NG31 7BG.
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
Going concern
These financial statements are prepared on the going concern basis. The director has a reasonable expectation that the company will continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
At the time of approving the financial statements, the director has a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the director continues to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3
Turnover
Turnover represents net invoiced sales of services, excluding VAT, except in respect of service contracts where turnover is recognised when the company obtains the right to consideration. |
1.4
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill
Amortisation 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:
Amortisation 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:
Franchise fee
Fully written off
1.5
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets 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:
Plant and equipment
25% reducing balance
Computers
33% straight line
L.Atkinson Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 March 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.
1.6
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible 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.
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.
1.7
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 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, 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 debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs. As all financial assets are classified within one year, they are not amortised but carried at face value.
L.Atkinson Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 March 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are carried at face value.
Trade creditors 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 creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and continue to be measured at face value.
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
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense.
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.
1.11
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.12
Leases
Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the director is required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be 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 in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
L.Atkinson Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 March 2024
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3
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was 12 (2023 - 10).
2024
2023
Number
Number
Total
12
10
4
Intangible fixed assets
Other
£
Cost
At 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024
10,500
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024
10,500
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2024
At 31 March 2023
5
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and machinery etc
£
Cost
At 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024
1,919
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2023
1,368
Depreciation charged in the year
139
At 31 March 2024
1,507
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2024
412
At 31 March 2023
551
L.Atkinson Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 March 2024
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6
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
101
807
Other debtors
1,720
534
1,821
1,341
7
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Bank loans
5,338
3,999
Trade creditors
2,344
2,018
Taxation and social security
9,646
9,208
Other creditors
12,604
12,076
29,932
27,301
8
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2024
2023
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
1,625
2,925
9
Operating lease commitments
Lessee
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
11,438
10
Directors' transactions
At the balance sheet date the company owed the director £1,530 (2023:£1,296). The balance is interest free and repayable on demand.