Company registration number 03921135 (England and Wales)
CARR'S WELDING TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
30 APRIL 2024
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
CARR'S WELDING TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
CONTENTS
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Balance sheet
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Notes to the financial statements
2 - 7
CARR'S WELDING TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
30 APRIL 2024
30 April 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
4
617,213
797,460
Current assets
Stocks
29,673
38,422
Debtors
5
265,823
110,705
Cash at bank and in hand
1,386,657
1,512,903
1,682,153
1,662,030
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(367,421)
(458,074)
Net current assets
1,314,732
1,203,956
Total assets less current liabilities
1,931,945
2,001,416
Provisions for liabilities
(148,810)
(193,644)
Net assets
1,783,135
1,807,772
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
7
100
100
Profit and loss reserves
1,783,035
1,807,672
Total equity
1,783,135
1,807,772
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
For the financial year ended 30 April 2024 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.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 9 September 2024 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr P A Carr
Director
Company registration number 03921135 (England and Wales)
CARR'S WELDING TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Carr's Welding Technologies Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Unit 2-3 Henson Park, Henson Way, Telford Eay Industrial Estate, Kettering, NN16 8PX.
1.1
Basis of preparation
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards including 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. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.
The company has taken advantage of the exemption under section 399 of the Companies Act 2006 not to prepare consolidated accounts, on the basis that the group of which this is the parent qualifies as a small group. The financial statements present information about the company as an individual entity and not about its group.
1.2
Turnover
Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. Turnover is recognised at the date of completion of the services.
1.3
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are 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:
Leasehold improvements
4% on cost
Plant and equipment
20% on reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings
20% on reducing balance
Computers
50% on reducing balance
Motor vehicles
25% on reducing balance
1.4
Impairment of fixed 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, or the asset's cash generating unit is estimated and compared to the carrying amount in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where the carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount, an impairment loss is recognised in the profit and loss account unless the asset is carried at a revalued amount where the impairment loss is a revaluation decrease.
CARR'S WELDING TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.
1.5
Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition. Provision is made for damaged, obsolete and slow-moving stock where appropriate.
1.6
Financial instruments
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are measured at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in the profit and loss account.
1.7
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
Current tax
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. 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 profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity.
1.8
Employee benefits
When employees have rendered service to the company, short-term employee benefits to which the employees are entitled are recognised at the undiscounted amount expected to be paid in exchange for that service.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are received.
1.9
Retirement benefits
The company operates a defined contribution scheme for the benefit of its employees. Contributions payable are charged as an expense as they fall due.
CARR'S WELDING TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.10
Leases
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to the profit and loss account so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to the profit and loss account 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 leased asset are consumed.
1.11
Government grants
Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the grants will be received.
A grant that specifies performance conditions is recognised in income when the performance conditions are met. Where a grant does not specify performance conditions it is recognised in income when the proceeds are received or receivable. A grant received before the recognition criteria are satisfied is recognised as a liability.
1.12
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 the profit and loss account .
2
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2024
2023
Number
Number
Total
10
12
CARR'S WELDING TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
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3
Amounts written off investments
Amounts written off investments have been recognised in profit or loss:
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
In respect of:
Fixed asset investments
8,899
Investments in subsidiaries
(1,863)
Recognised in:
Amounts written off investments
7,036
The amounts written off investments are recognised in other gains and losses in the profit and loss account.
4
Tangible fixed assets
Land and buildings
Plant and machinery etc
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 May 2023
25,362
2,143,794
2,169,156
Additions
4,083
4,083
At 30 April 2024
25,362
2,147,877
2,173,239
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 May 2023
2,476
1,369,220
1,371,696
Depreciation charged in the year
915
183,415
184,330
At 30 April 2024
3,391
1,552,635
1,556,026
Carrying amount
At 30 April 2024
21,971
595,242
617,213
At 30 April 2023
22,886
774,574
797,460
5
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
250,117
96,462
Other debtors
15,706
14,243
265,823
110,705
CARR'S WELDING TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
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6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Bank loans
2,375
Trade creditors
10,597
9,660
Corporation tax
44,508
62,455
Other taxation and social security
84,069
81,151
Other creditors
228,247
302,433
367,421
458,074
7
Called up share capital
2024
2023
2024
2023
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary Shares of £1 each
100
100
100
100
8
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
£
£
89,763
89,763
9
Events after the reporting date
After the year end, the company directors and shareholders approved a company share buy back of 80 ordinary shares of £1 each at £15,000 per share resulting in a total cost to the company of £1,200,000.
CARR'S WELDING TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
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10
Directors' transactions
Dividends totalling £17,400 (2023 - £87,000) were paid in the year in respect of shares held by the company's directors.
Advances or credits have been granted by the company to its directors as follows:
Description
% Rate
Opening balance
Amounts advanced
Closing balance
£
£
£
Director
-
-
368
368
-
368
368
The amount advanced during the year has been repaid in full after the year end.