Company registration number SC348231 (Scotland)
LYLESTANE FARMING COMPANY LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
LYLESTANE FARMING COMPANY LIMITED
CONTENTS
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Statement of financial position
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 9
LYLESTANE FARMING COMPANY LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2023
31 December 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3
272,990
222,407
Investments
4
51
51
273,041
222,458
Current assets
Stocks
379,963
424,925
Debtors
5
15,383
30,726
Cash at bank and in hand
36,259
28,535
431,605
484,186
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(66,836)
(56,564)
Net current assets
364,769
427,622
Total assets less current liabilities
637,810
650,080
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
7
(31,435)
(30,345)
Net assets
606,375
619,735
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
100
100
Other reserves
8
1,202,270
1,156,097
Distributable profit and loss reserves
(595,995)
(536,462)
Total equity
606,375
619,735

The director of the company has 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 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.

LYLESTANE FARMING COMPANY LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (CONTINUED)
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2023
31 December 2023
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The financial statements were approved and signed by the director and authorised for issue on 17 September 2024
Valerie Huxley
Director
Company Registration No. SC348231
LYLESTANE FARMING COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

Lylestane Farming Company Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in Scotland. The registered office is Quay 2, 139 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9QG. The principal place of business is Lylestane Farm, Lauder, TD2 6QY.

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

The director has considered a period of at least twelve months from the date on which these financialtrue statements have been signed and having considered all relevant information available to her, believes with the continued support of the parent, it is appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis.

1.3
Turnover

Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the goods or services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT.

1.4
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:

Property improvements
- 5% on cost
Plant and machinery
- 15% and 25% reducing balance
Office equipment
- 20% and 25% on cost
Motor vehicles
- 25% reducing balance

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.

1.5
Fixed asset investments

Investments in unlisted company shares, whose market value can be reliably determined, are

remeasured to market value at each balance sheet date. Gains and losses on remeasurement are

recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income for the period. Where market value cannot be reliably determined, such investments are stated at historic cost less impairment.

LYLESTANE FARMING COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.6
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 is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.7
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.

At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.

1.8
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.

1.9
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 debtors 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.

LYLESTANE FARMING COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, 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 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 subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

1.10
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.

1.11
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. 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.

 

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 income statement, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.

1.12
Employee benefits

The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.

 

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.

LYLESTANE FARMING COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.13
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.

1.14
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.

1.15
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
Employees

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:

2023
2022
Number
Number
Total
3
4
LYLESTANE FARMING COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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3
Tangible fixed assets
Property improvements
Plant and machinery
Office equipment
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2023
182,373
262,811
2,641
28,121
475,946
Additions
-
0
100,180
-
0
-
0
100,180
Disposals
-
0
(63,395)
-
0
-
0
(63,395)
At 31 December 2023
182,373
299,596
2,641
28,121
512,731
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2023
92,217
156,670
2,590
2,062
253,539
Depreciation charged in the year
9,416
25,490
51
5,212
40,169
Eliminated in respect of disposals
-
0
(53,967)
-
0
-
0
(53,967)
At 31 December 2023
101,633
128,193
2,641
7,274
239,741
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
80,740
171,403
-
0
20,847
272,990
At 31 December 2022
90,156
106,141
51
26,059
222,407
4
Fixed asset investments
2023
2022
£
£
Other investments other than loans
51
51
Movements in fixed asset investments
Investments
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2023 & 31 December 2023
51
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
51
At 31 December 2022
51
LYLESTANE FARMING COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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5
Debtors
2023
2022
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
149
807
Other debtors
1,507
1,945
Prepayments and accrued income
13,727
27,974
15,383
30,726
6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
£
£
Trade creditors
12,521
17,197
Taxation and social security
1,625
2,733
Other creditors
52,690
36,634
66,836
56,564

Hire purchase liabilities of £43,915 (2022 - £21,749) included in other creditors are secured over the assets to which they relate.

7
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2023
2022
£
£
Other creditors
31,435
30,345

Hire purchase liabilities of £31,435 (2022 - £30,345) included in other creditors are secured over the assets to which they relate.

LYLESTANE FARMING COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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8
Other reserves

The parent company has advanced a loan for an indeterminate period of time at a nil rate of interest repayable in part or in whole at the sole discretion of the company.

 

Under FRS 102 intercompany loans where the terms of the relationship between the company and its parent company resemble equity rather than debt should be classified accordingly. The director has reviewed the substance of the loan and determined that the loan between the company and the parent resembles equity and as such the loan is classified as equity, rather than debt.

 

Other reserves wholly comprise of the intercompany loan referred to above.

9
Parent company

The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lenzie Nominees Limited, a company registered in the British Virgin Islands which acts as a nominee for Alimy Trustees Limited (registered in New Zealand).

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