Company registration number 04735465 (England and Wales)
DOWNERS DESIGN LIMITED
Unaudited financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2023
Pages for filing with registrar
DOWNERS DESIGN LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Statement of financial position
1
Notes to the financial statements
2 - 6
DOWNERS DESIGN LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
As at 31 December 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
4
88,522
70,934
Current assets
Inventories
12,500
12,500
Trade and other receivables
5
293,166
319,461
Cash and cash equivalents
19,708
303,954
325,374
635,915
Current liabilities
6
(298,419)
(543,366)
Net current assets
26,955
92,549
Total assets less current liabilities
115,477
163,483
Non-current liabilities
7
(39,919)
(67,250)
Net assets
75,558
96,233
Equity
Called up share capital
100
100
Retained earnings
75,458
96,133
Total equity
75,558
96,233
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the income statement within the financial statements.true
For the financial year ended 31 December 2023 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 13 September 2024 and are signed on its behalf by:
Ms S L Downer
Director
Company registration number 04735465 (England and Wales)
DOWNERS DESIGN LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 December 2023
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Downers Design Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Unit 5, Falcon Court, St Martin's Way, London, SW17 0JH.
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
Revenue
Revenue from contracts for the provision of professional services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion when the stage of completion, costs incurred and costs to complete can be estimated reliably. The stage of completion is calculated by comparing costs incurred, mainly in relation to contractual hourly staff rates and materials, as a proportion of total costs. Where the outcome cannot be estimated reliably, revenue is recognised only to the extent of the expenses recognised that it is probable will be recovered.
1.3
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment 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:
Leasehold improvements
over the term of the lease
Plant and machinery
15% per annum on a reducing balance basis
Equipment, fixtures and fittings
15% per annum on a reducing balance basis
Computer equipment
33% per annum on a reducint balance basis
Motor vehicles
25% per annum on a reducing balance basis
1.4
Impairment of non-current 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 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.
1.5
Inventories
Inventories 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 inventories to their present location and condition.
DOWNERS DESIGN LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
For the year ended 31 December 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.6
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.
1.7
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 statement of financial position 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 trade and other receivables and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method 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. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
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 trade and other payables, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade payables 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 payables are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
1.8
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.
1.9
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
DOWNERS DESIGN LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
For the year ended 31 December 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Current tax
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the income statement because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. 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.
1.10
Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
1.11
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.12
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 statement of financial position as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss 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 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.
1.13
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 profit or loss.
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are 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.
DOWNERS DESIGN LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
For the year ended 31 December 2023
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3
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2023
2022
Number
Number
Total
13
13
4
Property, plant and equipment
Land and buildings
Plant and machinery etc
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2023
213,707
213,707
Additions
17,631
15,254
32,885
At 31 December 2023
17,631
228,961
246,592
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2023
142,773
142,773
Depreciation charged in the year
2,066
13,231
15,297
At 31 December 2023
2,066
156,004
158,070
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
15,565
72,957
88,522
At 31 December 2022
70,934
70,934
5
Trade and other receivables
2023
2022
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade receivables
41,428
123,036
Other receivables
251,738
196,425
293,166
319,461
DOWNERS DESIGN LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
For the year ended 31 December 2023
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6
Current liabilities
2023
2022
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
22,811
25,682
Trade payables
105,991
105,378
Corporation tax
1,385
29,997
Other taxation and social security
38,295
64,600
Other payables
129,937
317,709
298,419
543,366
7
Non-current liabilities
2023
2022
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
39,919
67,250
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:
2023
2022
£
£
411,911
11,518
9
Related party transactions
During the year, the company rented property from a partnership in which a director and their close family member are partners. During the year the company paid rent of £32,500 (2022: £48,000) to the partnership. At 31 December 2023, the company was due £8,924, (2021: £2,600) from the partnership.
At 31 December 2023, a close family member of the director owed the company £137,615 (2022: £134,662 ). Interest is charged on the amounts outstanding at 2.25% (2022: 2.00%) per annum.
At the balance sheet date £25,360 was owed by the Director to the Company (2022: £24,972 owed by the Director). The balance bears interest at the official rate of interest and is repayable on demand.