REGISTERED NUMBER: |
Strategic Report, Report of the Director and |
Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 |
for |
The Sash Window Workshop Trading Limited |
REGISTERED NUMBER: |
Strategic Report, Report of the Director and |
Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 |
for |
The Sash Window Workshop Trading Limited |
The Sash Window Workshop Trading Limited (Registered number: 02897134) |
Contents of the Financial Statements |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 |
Page |
Company Information | 1 |
Strategic Report | 2 |
Report of the Director | 3 |
Report of the Independent Auditors | 4 |
Income Statement | 7 |
Other Comprehensive Income | 8 |
Balance Sheet | 9 |
Statement of Changes in Equity | 10 |
Notes to the Financial Statements | 11 |
The Sash Window Workshop Trading Limited |
Company Information |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 |
DIRECTOR: |
SECRETARY: |
REGISTERED OFFICE: |
REGISTERED NUMBER: |
AUDITORS: |
Statutory Auditors |
TOR |
Saint-Cloud Way |
Maidenhead |
Berkshire |
SL6 8BN |
The Sash Window Workshop Trading Limited (Registered number: 02897134) |
Strategic Report |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 |
The director presents his strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2023. |
REVIEW OF BUSINESS |
The company's key financial performance indicators during the period were as follows: |
2023 | 2022 |
£'000s | £'000s |
Turnover | 11,387 | 9,344 |
Gross profit margin | 46.1% | 47.3% |
Operating profit / (loss) | 1,226 | 1,525 |
EBITDA | 1,476 | 1,711 |
Cash at bank | 1,774 | 1,237 |
The company's operating results have performed in line with the expectations of the directors with an increase in turnover resulting from growth in volumes supported by significant capital investment to increase capacity and position the company for further growth. During the year the company managed its operational efficiency and cost control which has enabled the company to report a gross margin of 46.1% The company's key profit measure is EBITDA, which is calculated as operating profit excluding depreciation and amortisation, which in 2023 was £1,466,144. The company's operating profit reported on a statutory basis was £1,225,877 which includes depreciation and amortisation of £250,267. |
The company continues to invest both in its people and fixed assets. Capital expenditure on tangible assets was £234,666 in the year as key part of continuing the growth of the company. |
PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES |
Interest risk |
The company repaid their loans during the financial period which reduced any interest rate risk they faced. |
Liquidity risk |
The company is cash generative in a normal market. Since a large proportion of the company's costs are variable based on income the risk of liquidity challenges is considered to be low. |
Credit risk |
The company's principle credit risk arises from the ability of its customers to meet their contractual obligation to pay their debts as and when they fall due. The company's approach to managing this risk is to continually monitor debt collection, performing appropriate credit checks on new and existing commercial customers using third party credit reference agencies to assess creditworthiness and set appropriate credit and payment terms. |
Currency risk |
The company trades predominantly with UK headquartered businesses in Sterling and has minimal currency risk. |
Competitive risk |
The market in which the company operates is competitive. The company is passionate about customer success and being trusted to deliver exceptional services. The focus on strong customer relationships and service offerings mitigate the competitive risk. |
Tax risk |
All transactions undertaken by the company have a business purpose and a commercial rationale. The company does not engage in any aggressive tax planning and does not implement structures purely for tax planning purposes. In relation to tax compliance, it is the policy of the company to fully comply with all applicable tax rules, regulations and disclosure requirements. The company uses appropriately qualified external advisors to look after the company's tax affairs. |
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: |
The Sash Window Workshop Trading Limited (Registered number: 02897134) |
Report of the Director |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 |
The director presents his report with the financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 December 2023. |
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY |
The principal activity of the company in the year under review was that of manufacturing and installation of windows, doors and ancillary services. |
DIVIDENDS |
An interim dividend of £35.83 per share was paid on 31 December 2023. The director recommends that no final dividend be paid. |
The total distribution of dividends for the year ended 31 December 2023 will be £ |
DIRECTOR |
POLITICAL DONATIONS AND EXPENDITURE |
During the year donations totalling £14,357 were made to Charity. There were no political donations made. |
STATEMENT OF DIRECTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES |
The director is responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Report of the Director and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. |
Company law requires the director to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the director has elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the director must not approve the financial statements unless he is satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the director is required to: |
- | select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; |
- | make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; |
- | prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business. |
The director is responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable him to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. He is also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. |
STATEMENT AS TO DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO AUDITORS |
So far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information (as defined by Section 418 of the Companies Act 2006) of which the company's auditors are unaware, and he has taken all the steps that he ought to have taken as a director in order to make himself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the company's auditors are aware of that information. |
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: |
Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of |
The Sash Window Workshop Trading Limited |
Opinion |
We have audited the financial statements of The Sash Window Workshop Trading Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 31 December 2023 which comprise the Income Statement, Other Comprehensive Income, Balance Sheet, Statement of Changes in Equity and Notes to the Financial Statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The prior year financial statements were unaudited. |
In our opinion the financial statements: |
- | give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 December 2023 and of its profit for the year then ended; |
- | have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and |
- | have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. |
Basis for opinion |
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. |
Conclusions relating to going concern |
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the director's use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. |
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. |
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the director with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. |
Other information |
The director is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information in the Strategic Report and the Report of the Director, but does not include the financial statements and our Report of the Auditors thereon. |
Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. |
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. |
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006 |
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit: |
- | the information given in the Strategic Report and the Report of the Director for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and |
- | the Strategic Report and the Report of the Director have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. |
Matters on which we are required to report by exception |
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic Report or the Report of the Director. |
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: |
- | adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or |
- | the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or |
- | certain disclosures of director's remuneration specified by law are not made; or |
- | we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. |
Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of |
The Sash Window Workshop Trading Limited |
Responsibilities of director |
As explained more fully in the Statement of Director's Responsibilities set out on page three, the director is responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the director determines necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. |
In preparing the financial statements, the director is responsible for assessing the company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the director either intends to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. |
Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements |
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the Auditors that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. |
The engagement partners ensured that the engagement team collectively had the appropriate competence, capabilities and skill to identify or recognise non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations; |
-we identified the laws and regulations applicable to the company through discussions with directors and other management, and from our commercial knowledge and experience of the sector;; |
-we focused on specific laws and regulations which we considered may have a direct material effect on the financial statements or the operations of the company, including the Companies Act 2006, taxation legislation and data protection, anti-bribery, employment, environmental and health and safety legislation; |
-we assessed the extent of compliance with laws and regulations identified above through making enquiries of management and inspecting legal correspondence; and |
-identified laws and regulations were communicated within the audit team regularly and the team remained alert to instance of non-compliance throughout the audit. |
-We assessed the susceptibility of the company's financial statements to material misstatement, including obtaining an understanding of how fraud might occur, by;-making enquiries of management as to where they considered there was susceptibility to fraud, their knowledge of actual, suspected and alleged fraud; |
-considering the internal controls in place to mitigate risks of fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations; and |
-understanding the design of the company's remuneration policies. |
To address the risk of fraud through management bias and override of controls, we; |
-performed analytical procedures to identify unusual or unexpected relationships; |
-tested journal entries to identify unusual transactions; |
-assessed whether judgements and assumptions made in determining the accounting estimates were indicative of potential bias; and |
-investigated the rationale behind significant or unusual transactions. |
In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations; we designed procedures which included, but were not limited to;- |
agreeing financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documentation; |
-enquiring of management as to actual and potential litigation and claims; and |
-reviewing correspondence with HMRC, relevant regulators and company's legal advisors. |
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of the Auditors. |
Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of |
The Sash Window Workshop Trading Limited |
Use of our report |
This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members those matters we are required to state to them in a Report of the Auditors and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. |
for and on behalf of |
Statutory Auditors |
TOR |
Saint-Cloud Way |
Maidenhead |
Berkshire |
SL6 8BN |
The Sash Window Workshop Trading Limited (Registered number: 02897134) |
Income Statement |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 |
31.12.23 | 31.12.22 |
Notes | £ | £ |
TURNOVER | 3 |
Cost of sales | ( |
) | ( |
) |
GROSS PROFIT |
Administrative expenses | ( |
) | ( |
) |
1,225,877 | 1,230,309 |
Other operating income |
OPERATING PROFIT | 5 |
Interest receivable and similar income |
1,293,139 | 1,533,384 |
Interest payable and similar expenses | 6 | ( |
) | ( |
) |
PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION |
Tax on profit | 7 | ( |
) | ( |
) |
PROFIT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR |
The Sash Window Workshop Trading Limited (Registered number: 02897134) |
Other Comprehensive Income |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 |
31.12.23 | 31.12.22 |
Notes | £ | £ |
PROFIT FOR THE YEAR |
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | - | - |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR |
The Sash Window Workshop Trading Limited (Registered number: 02897134) |
Balance Sheet |
31 December 2023 |
31.12.23 | 31.12.22 |
Notes | £ | £ |
FIXED ASSETS |
Intangible assets | 9 |
Tangible assets | 10 |
Investments | 11 |
CURRENT ASSETS |
Stocks | 12 |
Debtors | 13 |
Cash at bank and in hand |
CREDITORS |
Amounts falling due within one year | 14 | ( |
) | ( |
) |
NET CURRENT ASSETS |
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
CREDITORS |
Amounts falling due after more than one year | 15 | ( |
) | ( |
) |
PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES | 20 | ( |
) | ( |
) |
NET ASSETS |
CAPITAL AND RESERVES |
Called up share capital | 21 |
Retained earnings | 22 |
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS |
The financial statements were approved by the director and authorised for issue on |
The Sash Window Workshop Trading Limited (Registered number: 02897134) |
Statement of Changes in Equity |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 |
Called up |
share | Retained | Total |
capital | earnings | equity |
£ | £ | £ |
Balance at 1 January 2022 |
Changes in equity |
Dividends | - | ( |
) | ( |
) |
Total comprehensive income | - |
Balance at 31 December 2022 |
Changes in equity |
Dividends | - | ( |
) | ( |
) |
Total comprehensive income | - |
Balance at 31 December 2023 |
The Sash Window Workshop Trading Limited (Registered number: 02897134) |
Notes to the Financial Statements |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 |
1. | STATUTORY INFORMATION |
The Sash Window Workshop Trading Limited is a |
The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£). |
2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Basis of preparing the financial statements |
Financial Reporting Standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions |
The company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland": |
• | the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows; |
• | the requirements of paragraphs 11.42, 11.44, 11.45, 11.47, 11.48(a)(iii), 11.48(a)(iv), 11.48(b) and 11.48(c); |
• | the requirements of paragraphs 12.26, 12.27, 12.29(a), 12.29(b) and 12.29A; |
• | the requirement of paragraph 33.7. |
Significant judgements and estimates |
In the application of the company's accounting policies the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts 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 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. |
Included in provisions is an estimate of £232,579 (2022: £205,579) for dilapidations with regard to the company's buildings and an estimate of £482,654 (2021: £454,334) for remedial work required under warranties given. |
Dilapidations: |
The company recognises a provision for dilapidations when there is a present obligation due to past events, a probable outflow of resources, and a reliable estimate of the expenditure required to settle the obligation. |
This provision is measured based on the best estimate of costs to restore leased properties to their original condition as specified in lease agreements and is reviewed annually for adjustments. |
Bad debt: |
The company recognises a provision for bad debts to account for the estimated losses resulting from the inability to collect outstanding receivables. This provision is determined based on a regular review of all outstanding amounts, considering factors such as the age of the receivable, historical collection rates, and specific customer creditworthiness. |
Adjustments to the provision are made as needed to reflect changes in the credit risk of receivables. The bad debt provision is presented as a deduction from trade receivables on the balance sheet, ensuring that the financial statements accurately reflect the expected realisable value of the receivables. |
Remedial provision: |
The company recognises a provision for remedial costs to cover the estimated expenses required to rectify any identified deficiencies or regulatory non-compliance issues. This provision is recorded when a present obligation exists as a result of past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate of the expenditure can be made. The provision is measured at the best estimate of the costs necessary to settle the obligation at the reporting date, taking into account any relevant regulatory requirements and the specific circumstances of the deficiency. Adjustments to the provision are made as necessary to reflect changes in the estimated costs. The remedial costs provision is presented as a liability in the financial statements, ensuring accurate reporting of the company's obligations. |
The Sash Window Workshop Trading Limited (Registered number: 02897134) |
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 |
2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
Turnover |
Turnover is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the company and the turnover can be reliably measured. Turnover 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 turnover is recognised: |
Sale of goods |
Turnover 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 turnover 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. |
Rendering of services |
Turnover from a contract to provide services is recognised in the period in which the services are provided in accordance with the stage of completion of the contract when all of the following conditions are satisfied: |
- the amount of turnover can be measured reliably; |
- it is probable that the company will receive the consideration due under the contract; |
- the stage of completion of the contract at the end of the reporting period can be measured reliably; and |
- the costs incurred and the costs to complete the contract can be measured reliably. |
Intangible assets |
Computer software is being amortised evenly over its estimated useful life of 3 and 5 years. |
Tangible fixed assets |
Other fixed assets | - |
Plant and machinery | - |
Motor vehicles | - |
Computer equipment | - |
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. |
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. |
Investments in subsidiaries |
Investments in subsidiary undertakings are recognised at cost less any provision for impairment. |
Stocks |
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. |
The Sash Window Workshop Trading Limited (Registered number: 02897134) |
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 |
2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
Financial instruments |
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. 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. |
(i) Financial assets and liabilities |
All financial assets and liabilities are initially measured at transaction price (including transaction costs), except for those financial assets classified as at fair value through profit or loss, which are initially measured at fair value (which is normally the transaction price excluding transaction costs), unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction. If an arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, the financial asset or financial liability is measured 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 only offset in the statement of financial position when, and only when there exists a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and the company intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. |
Debt instruments which meet the following conditions are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method: |
(a) The contractual return to the holder is (i) a fixed amount; (ii) a positive fixed rate or a positive variable rate; or (iii) a combination of a positive or a negative fixed rate and a positive variable rate. |
(b) The contract may provide for repayments of the principal or the return to the holder (but not both) to be linked to a single relevant observable index of general price inflation of the currency in which the debt instrument is denominated, provided such links are not leveraged. |
(c) The contract may provide for a determinable variation of the return to the holder during the life of the instrument, provided that (i) the new rate satisfies condition (a) and the variation is not contingent on future events other than (1) a change of a contractual variable rate; (2) to protect the holder against credit deterioration of the issuer; (3) changes in levies applied by a central bank or arising from changes in relevant taxation or law; or (ii) the new rate is a market rate of interest and satisfies condition (a). |
(d) There is no contractual provision that could, by its terms, result in the holder losing the principal amount or any interest attributable to the current period or prior periods. |
(e) Contractual provisions that permit the issuer to prepay a debt instrument or permit the holder to put it back to the issuer before maturity are not contingent on future events, other than to protect the holder against the credit deterioration of the issuer or a change in control of the issuer, or to protect the holder or issuer against changes in levies applied by a central bank or arising from changes in relevant taxation or law. |
(f) Contractual provisions may permit the extension of the term of the debt instrument, provided that the return to the holder and any other contractual provisions applicable during the extended term satisfy the conditions of paragraphs (a) to (c). |
Debt instruments that are classified as payable or receivable within one year on initial recognition and which meet the above conditions are measured at the undiscounted amount of the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received, net of impairment. With the exception of some hedging instruments, other debt instruments not meeting these conditions are measured at fair value through profit or loss. Commitments to make and receive loans which meet the conditions mentioned above are measured at cost (which may be nil) less impairment. |
Financial assets are derecognised when and only when (a) the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire or are settled, (b) the company transfers to another party substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset, or (c) the company, despite having retained some, but not all, significant risks and rewards of ownership, has transferred control of the asset to another party. Financial liabilities are derecognised only when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expires. |
(ii) Investments |
Investments in non-convertible preference shares and non-puttable ordinary or preference shares (where shares are publicly traded or their fair value is reliably measurable) are measured at fair value through profit or loss. Where fair value cannot be measured reliably, investments are measured at cost less impairment. |
In the company balance sheet, investments in subsidiaries and associates are measured at cost less impairment. For investments in subsidiaries acquired for consideration including the issue of shares qualifying for merger relief, cost is measured by reference to the nominal value of the shares issued plus fair value of other consideration. Any premium is ignored. |
(iii) Equity instruments |
The Sash Window Workshop Trading Limited (Registered number: 02897134) |
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 |
2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the fair value of cash or other resources received or receivable, net of direct issue costs. |
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 balance sheet date. |
Deferred tax |
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the balance sheet 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. |
Foreign currencies |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of transaction. Exchange differences are taken into account in arriving at the operating result. |
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. |
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the period of the lease. |
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits |
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. |
Provisions for liabilities |
Provisions are made where an event has taken place that gives the Company a legal or constructiveobligation that probably requires settlement by a transfer of economic benefit, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. |
Provisions are charged as an expense to profit or loss in the year that the Company becomes aware of the obligation, and are measured at the best estimate at the Balance Sheet date of the expenditure required to settle the obligation, taking into account relevant risks and uncertainties. |
When payments are eventually made, they are charged to the provision carried in the Balance Sheet. |
Dividends |
Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting. |
The Sash Window Workshop Trading Limited (Registered number: 02897134) |
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 |
3. | TURNOVER |
The turnover and profit before taxation are attributable to the one principal activity of the company. |
An analysis of turnover by geographical market is given below: |
31.12.23 | 31.12.22 |
£ | £ |
United Kingdom |
4. | EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS |
31.12.23 | 31.12.22 |
£ | £ |
Wages and salaries |
Social security costs |
Other pension costs |
The average number of employees during the year was as follows: |
31.12.23 | 31.12.22 |
Management | 6 | 5 |
Admin | 11 | 10 |
Sales | 8 | 7 |
Production | 67 | 56 |
31.12.23 | 31.12.22 |
£ | £ |
Director's remuneration |
Director's pension contributions to money purchase schemes |
5. | OPERATING PROFIT |
The operating profit is stated after charging/(crediting): |
31.12.23 | 31.12.22 |
£ | £ |
Other operating leases |
Depreciation - owned assets |
Depreciation - assets on hire purchase contracts |
Computer software amortisation |
Auditors' remuneration |
Foreign exchange differences | ( |
) |
6. | INTEREST PAYABLE AND SIMILAR EXPENSES |
31.12.23 | 31.12.22 |
£ | £ |
Bank loan interest |
Credit card charges |
The Sash Window Workshop Trading Limited (Registered number: 02897134) |
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 |
7. | TAXATION |
Analysis of the tax charge |
The tax charge on the profit for the year was as follows: |
31.12.23 | 31.12.22 |
£ | £ |
Current tax: |
UK corporation tax |
Deferred tax |
Tax on profit |
Reconciliation of total tax charge included in profit and loss |
The tax assessed for the year is higher than the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK. The difference is explained below: |
31.12.23 | 31.12.22 |
£ | £ |
Profit before tax |
Profit multiplied by the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of (2022 - |
Effects of: |
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes | ( |
) |
Tax rate timing differences | 3,778 | 38,957 |
Timing differences on assets | 72,338 | 81,262 |
Total tax charge | 416,634 | 338,327 |
8. | DIVIDENDS |
31.12.23 | 31.12.22 |
£ | £ |
Ordinary A shares of £0.010 each | 281,316 | 174,524 |
Ordinary B shares of £0.010 each | 319,986 | 153,805 |
Ordinary C shares of £0.010 each | 81,576 | 149,632 |
Ordinary D shares of £0.010 each | 33,788 | 52,560 |
Ordinary E shares of £0.010 each | - |
716,666 | 530,561 |
The Sash Window Workshop Trading Limited (Registered number: 02897134) |
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 |
9. | INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
Computer |
software |
£ |
COST |
At 1 January 2023 |
and 31 December 2023 |
AMORTISATION |
At 1 January 2023 |
Amortisation for year |
At 31 December 2023 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 31 December 2023 |
At 31 December 2022 |
10. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
Other |
fixed | Plant and | Motor | Computer |
assets | machinery | vehicles | equipment | Totals |
£ | £ | £ | £ | £ |
COST |
At 1 January 2023 |
Additions |
Disposals | ( |
) | ( |
) | ( |
) | ( |
) |
At 31 December 2023 |
DEPRECIATION |
At 1 January 2023 |
Charge for year |
Eliminated on disposal | ( |
) | ( |
) | ( |
) | ( |
) |
At 31 December 2023 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 31 December 2023 |
At 31 December 2022 |
The Sash Window Workshop Trading Limited (Registered number: 02897134) |
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 |
10. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS - continued |
Fixed assets, included in the above, which are held under hire purchase contracts are as follows: |
Plant and |
machinery |
£ |
COST |
At 1 January 2023 |
and 31 December 2023 |
DEPRECIATION |
At 1 January 2023 |
Charge for year |
At 31 December 2023 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 31 December 2023 |
At 31 December 2022 |
11. | FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS |
Shares in |
group |
undertakings |
£ |
COST |
At 1 January 2023 |
Disposals | ( |
) |
At 31 December 2023 |
PROVISIONS |
At 1 January 2023 | 200 |
Eliminated on disposal | (200 | ) |
At 31 December 2023 | - |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 31 December 2023 |
At 31 December 2022 |
12. | STOCKS |
31.12.23 | 31.12.22 |
£ | £ |
Stocks |
Stock consists of raw materials and consumables. Within this, the provision for the year is £Nil (2022: £Nil) |
The Sash Window Workshop Trading Limited (Registered number: 02897134) |
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 |
13. | DEBTORS |
31.12.23 | 31.12.22 |
£ | £ |
Amounts falling due within one year: |
Trade debtors |
Amounts owed by group undertakings |
Other debtors |
Directors' loan accounts | 38,082 | 25,903 |
Tax |
Prepayments |
Amounts falling due after more than one year: |
Other debtors |
Aggregate amounts |
14. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
31.12.23 | 31.12.22 |
£ | £ |
Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 16) |
Hire purchase contracts (see note 17) |
Trade creditors |
Amounts owed to group undertakings |
Tax |
Social security and other taxes |
VAT | 343,662 | 301,898 |
Other creditors |
Accruals and deferred income |
15. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR |
31.12.23 | 31.12.22 |
£ | £ |
Hire purchase contracts (see note 17) |
16. | LOANS |
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below: |
31.12.23 | 31.12.22 |
£ | £ |
Amounts falling due within one year or on demand: |
Bank loans |
The Sash Window Workshop Trading Limited (Registered number: 02897134) |
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 |
17. | LEASING AGREEMENTS |
Minimum lease payments fall due as follows: |
Hire purchase contracts |
31.12.23 | 31.12.22 |
£ | £ |
Net obligations repayable: |
Within one year |
Between one and five years |
Non-cancellable operating | leases |
31.12.23 | 31.12.22 |
£ | £ |
Within one year |
Between one and five years |
In more than five years |
18. | SECURED DEBTS |
The following secured debts are included within creditors: |
31.12.23 | 31.12.22 |
£ | £ |
Bank loans |
Hire purchase contracts | 375,317 | 522,901 |
19. | FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
FINANCIAL ASSETS |
Financial assets measured at fair value through profit and loss | 1,538,580 | 1,475,754 |
Financial assets that are debt instruments measured at amortised cost | 1,773,785 | 1,237,322 |
3,312,365 | 2,713,076 |
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES |
Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost | (3,521,939 | ) | (3,450,608 | ) |
Financial assets measured at amortised cost comprise trade debtors, amounts owed by group undertakings, other debtors and accrued income. |
Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost comprise bank and other loans (including finance leases), overdrafts, trade creditors, other creditors and accruals. |
The Sash Window Workshop Trading Limited (Registered number: 02897134) |
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 |
20. | PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES |
31.12.23 | 31.12.22 |
£ | £ |
Deferred tax | 396,164 | 332,322 |
Other provisions | 715,233 | 659,913 |
Deferred | Other |
tax | provisions |
£ | £ |
Balance at 1 January 2023 |
Provided during year |
Balance at 31 December 2023 |
Included within other provisions is a dilapidation provision £232,579 (2022: £205,579) and a remedial provision of £482,654 (2022: £454,335). |
21. | CALLED UP SHARE CAPITAL |
31.12.23 | 31.12.22 |
£ | £ |
Allotted, called up and fully paid |
10,200 Ordinary A shares of £0.010 each | 102 | 102 |
5,600 Ordinary B shares of £0.010 each | 56 | 56 |
2,600 Ordinary C shares of £0.010 each | 26 | 26 |
800 Ordinary D shares of £0.010 each | 8 | 8 |
800 Ordinary E shares of £0.010 each | 8 | 8 |
200 | 200 |
The shares constitute a A, B, C, D and E classes of shares with the same rights in respect of voting, but different rights in respect of capital and income |
22. | RESERVES |
Retained |
earnings |
£ |
At 1 January 2023 |
Profit for the year |
Dividends | ( |
) |
At 31 December 2023 |
23. | PENSION COMMITMENTS |
The Company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Company to the fund. |
Contributions totalling £16,330 (2022: £16,106) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors. |
The Sash Window Workshop Trading Limited (Registered number: 02897134) |
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 |
24. | SECURED DEBTS |
The assets of the Company are secured by a fixed and floating charge against bank loans to the parent company, TSWW Holdings Limited. |
25. | CAPITAL COMMITMENTS |
31.12.23 | 31.12.22 |
£ | £ |
Contracted but not provided for in the |
financial statements |
26. | DIRECTOR'S ADVANCES, CREDITS AND GUARANTEES |
The following advances and credits to a director subsisted during the years ended 31 December 2023 and 31 December 2022: |
31.12.23 | 31.12.22 |
£ | £ |
Balance outstanding at start of year |
Amounts advanced |
Amounts repaid | ( |
) |
Amounts written off | - | - |
Amounts waived | - | - |
Balance outstanding at end of year |
27. | RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES |
Included within other debtors due after more than one year is an amount of £281,979 (2022: £261,811) due from a company controlled by R G Dollar, a director of the company. |
During the year, a total of key management personnel compensation of £ |
28. | ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY |
The controlling party is Mr R G Dollar. |
The Company's immediate parent company is The Sash Window Workshop Limited. |
The Company's ultimate parent company is TSWW Holdings Ltd. |