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Registered number: 00614817










F.G. PIERCE & SONS LIMITED








UNAUDITED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INFORMATION FOR FILING WITH THE REGISTRAR

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

 
F.G. PIERCE & SONS LIMITED
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
Mr W F Pierce 
Mrs R J Pierce 
Mr A W Pierce 
Mrs M J Montgomerie 




Company secretary
Mr A W Pierce



Registered number
00614817



Registered office
Orchard Place Farm
Comp Road

Borough Green

Sevenoaks

Kent

TN15 8QX




Accountants
MHA
Chartered Accountants

Victoria Court

17-21 Ashford Road

Maidstone

Kent

ME14 5DA





 
F.G. PIERCE & SONS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 00614817

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

2023
2022
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 5 
1,743,791
1,379,348

Investments
 6 
26
1,404

Investment property
 7 
2,362,000
2,354,940

  
4,105,817
3,735,692

Current assets
  

Stocks
  
386,857
477,655

Debtors
 8 
227,490
323,793

Cash at bank and in hand
  
235,111
122,001

  
849,458
923,449

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 9 
(556,276)
(578,084)

Net current assets
  
 
 
293,182
 
 
345,365

Total assets less current liabilities
  
4,398,999
4,081,057

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 10 
(1,277,976)
(1,009,046)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
  
(24,882)
(32,355)

  
 
 
(24,882)
 
 
(32,355)

Net assets
  
3,096,141
3,039,656


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
  
54,000
54,000

Capital redemption reserve
  
55,000
55,000

Profit and loss account
  
2,987,141
2,930,656

  
3,096,141
3,039,656


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F.G. PIERCE & SONS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 00614817
    
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

The directors consider that the Company is entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and members have not required the Company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

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 financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - small entities.

The financial statements have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The Company has opted not to file the statement of income and retained earnings in accordance with provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 




Mr W F Pierce
Director

Date: 16 September 2024

The notes on pages 3 to 12 form part of these financial statements.

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F.G. PIERCE & SONS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1.


General information

F.G. Pierce & Sons Limited is a private company, limited by shares, registered in England and Wales. The company's registered number is 00614817 and registered office address is Orchard Place House Comp Road, Wrotham Heath, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 8QX.
The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£). The financial statements are presented to the nearest whole pound.

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland' and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. 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 preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgement in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

  
2.2

Turnover

Turnover comprises amounts derived from the provision of goods and services in the normal course of business, net of discounts and value added tax.
Income received from the company's portfolio of rental units is included in turnover since this is considered to be part of the company's trading activities. 
Income due under the Basic Payment Scheme is included in turnover for the calendar year to which it relates provided that, at the balance sheet date, the qualifying conditions have been met. 

 
2.3

Going concern

The accounts have been prepared on the going concern basis. No material uncertainties which may cast significant doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern have been identified by the directors.

 
2.4

Operating leases

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

 
2.5

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.

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F.G. PIERCE & SONS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.6

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to profit or loss over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

 
2.7

Borrowing costs

All borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the year in which they are incurred.

 
2.8

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

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.

 
2.9

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date in the countries where the Company operates and generates income.

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the balance sheet date, except that:
The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.

Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.

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F.G. PIERCE & SONS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.10

Tangible fixed assets

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.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Long-term leasehold property
-
5%
on cost and 10% on cost
Plant and machinery
-
25%
on cost and 15% on cost
Tractors and vehicles
-
25%
on cost
Office equipment
-
25%
on cost and 10% on cost

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.

 
2.11

Investment property

Investment property is carried at fair value determined annually by external valuers and derived from the current market rents and investment property yields for comparable real estate, adjusted if necessary for any difference in the nature, location or condition of the specific asset. No depreciation is provided. Changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss.

 
2.12

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

 
2.13

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a first in, first out basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

At each balance sheet date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

 
2.14

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.

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F.G. PIERCE & SONS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.15

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are recognised when an event has taken place that gives rise to a legal or constructive obligation, a transfer of economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made.
Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
 
Increases in provisions are generally charged as an expense to profit or loss.

 
2.16

Financial instruments

The Company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” 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.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include trade and other receivables, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, 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.

Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Company's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other receivables due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.

Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instruments any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Company after the deduction of all its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other payables, bank loans and other loans are initially measured at their transaction price after transaction costs. When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade payables are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade payables are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

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F.G. PIERCE & SONS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

3.


Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The directors have estimated the market value of the company's investment properties based on an initial valuation prepared by Hobbs Parker Property Consultants LLP in April 2014, and applying the same criteria to the current year. No other significant judgements and estimates have been made by management in preparing these financial statements.


4.


Employees

The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 6 (2022 - 6).


5.


Tangible fixed assets





Land and buildings
Plant and machinery
Tractors and vehicles
Office equipment
Total

£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2023
1,404,084
1,273,253
506,019
27,201
3,210,557


Additions
427,991
4,294
34,077
-
466,362


Disposals
-
(14,575)
-
-
(14,575)



At 31 December 2023

1,832,075
1,262,972
540,096
27,201
3,662,344



Depreciation


At 1 January 2023
249,375
1,124,769
439,040
18,025
1,831,209


Charge for the year on owned assets
24,902
40,494
32,735
3,788
101,919


Disposals
-
(14,575)
-
-
(14,575)



At 31 December 2023

274,277
1,150,688
471,775
21,813
1,918,553



Net book value



At 31 December 2023
1,557,798
112,284
68,321
5,388
1,743,791



At 31 December 2022
1,154,709
148,484
66,979
9,176
1,379,348

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F.G. PIERCE & SONS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

           5.Tangible fixed assets (continued)

The net book value of assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts, included above, are as follows:


2023
2022
£
£



Tractors and vehicles
34,438
56,188

34,438
56,188




6.


Fixed asset investments





Other investments

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2023
1,404


Disposals
(1,378)



At 31 December 2023
26




Fixed asset investments are included at cost, being the directors' best estimate of their value.

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F.G. PIERCE & SONS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

7.


Investment property


Land and buildings

£



Valuation


At 1 January 2023
2,354,940


Additions at cost
7,060



At 31 December 2023
2,362,000


The properties have been reflected in the accounts at open market value for existing use basis, as estimated by the Directors and based on a valuation by Mr M Sawdon MRICS of Hobbs Parker Property Consultants LLP, carried out in April 2014.
On a historical cost basis, these properties would have been included at an original cost of £2,731,842 (2022: £2,731,842).
 
The above properties are let out on operating leases.





8.


Debtors

2023
2022
£
£



Trade debtors
173,365
295,991

Other debtors
33,061
10,709

Prepayments and accrued income
21,064
17,093

227,490
323,793


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F.G. PIERCE & SONS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

9.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2023
2022
£
£

Bank loans
102,312
92,820

Trade creditors
270,279
277,473

Corporation tax
29,861
62,783

Other taxation and social security
11,308
6,401

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
20,568
26,375

Other creditors
179
608

Accruals and deferred income
121,769
111,624

556,276
578,084



10.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2023
2022
£
£

Bank loans
1,277,976
988,477

Net obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts
-
20,569

1,277,976
1,009,046


The following liabilities were secured:

2023
2022
£
£



Bank loans
1,380,288
1,081,297

Hire purchase contracts
20,568
46,944

1,400,856
1,128,241

Details of security provided:

The bank loan and overdraft are secured by a debenture over the assets of the company, a first charge over the property, a personal guarantee given by Mr W.F. Pierce and the assignment of a life policy in relation to Mr A.W. Pierce. Assets held under hire purchase contracts and finance leases are secured on the assets concerned.

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F.G. PIERCE & SONS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

11.


Loans


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


2023
2022
£
£

Amounts falling due within one year

Bank loans
102,312
92,820

Amounts falling due 1-2 years

Bank loans
100,424
94,036

Amounts falling due 2-5 years

Bank loans
171,439
177,871

Amounts falling due after more than 5 years

Bank loans
1,006,113
716,570

1,380,288
1,081,297



12.


Hire purchase and finance leases


Minimum lease payments under hire purchase fall due as follows:

2023
2022
£
£


Within one year
20,568
26,375

Between 1-5 years
-
20,569

20,568
46,944

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F.G. PIERCE & SONS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

13.


Operating leases

2023
2022
        £
        £

Within one year

35,851

39,095

Between one and five years

38,000

-

Greater than 5 years

2,375

-


76,226

39,095



14.


Directors' advances, credits and guarantees

An interest free loan, for which there are no fixed repayment terms, has been made to a director. The balance owing to the company at the year end date was £59 (2022: £Nil).
An interest free loan, for which there are no fixed repayment terms, has been made to a second director. The balance owing to the company at the year end date was £13,040 (2022: £3,142).

 
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