Company registration number 03870972 (England and Wales)
DAVID SIMS PHOTOGRAPHY LTD.
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
DAVID SIMS PHOTOGRAPHY LTD.
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 6
DAVID SIMS PHOTOGRAPHY LTD.
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
31 December 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3
6,225,803
6,629,701
Investments
4
7,075
-
0
6,232,878
6,629,701
Current assets
Debtors
2,015,567
1,971,798
Cash at bank and in hand
2,078,015
1,774,885
4,093,582
3,746,683
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
(1,121,790)
(1,196,948)
Net current assets
2,971,792
2,549,735
Total assets less current liabilities
9,204,670
9,179,436
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
(2,049,828)
(2,363,337)
Net assets
7,154,842
6,816,099
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
2
2
Profit and loss reserves
7,154,840
6,816,097
Total equity
7,154,842
6,816,099

In accordance with section 444 of the Companies Act 2006, all of the members of the company have consented to the preparation of abridged financial statements pursuant to paragraph 1A of Schedule 1 to the Small Companies and Groups (Accounts and Directors’ Report) Regulations (SI 2008/409)(b).

The director of the company has elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account 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 his 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.

DAVID SIMS PHOTOGRAPHY LTD.
BALANCE SHEET (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 18 September 2024
Mr D Sims
Director
Company registration number 03870972 (England and Wales)
DAVID SIMS PHOTOGRAPHY LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

David Sims Photography Ltd. is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Studio 133, Canalot Studios, 222 Kensal Road, London, W10 5BN.

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
Turnover

Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.

 

When cash inflows are deferred and represent a financing arrangement, the fair value of the consideration is the present value of the future receipts. The difference between the fair value of the consideration and the nominal amount received is recognised as interest income.

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer (usually on dispatch of the goods), the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

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
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:

Freehold land and buildings
4% SL
Plant and equipment
25% RB
Fixtures and fittings
20% SL
Computers
20% SL
Motor vehicles
25% RB
1.4
Fixed asset investments

Artwork held by the Company is measured at cost.

DAVID SIMS PHOTOGRAPHY LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
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.

1.6
Taxation

The tax expense represents the tax currently payable.

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account 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.

1.7
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
7
8
DAVID SIMS PHOTOGRAPHY LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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3
Tangible fixed assets
Freehold land and buildings
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2023
9,486,632
122,713
971,016
58,976
72,042
10,711,379
Additions
-
0
5,376
-
0
7,413
-
0
12,789
At 31 December 2023
9,486,632
128,089
971,016
66,389
72,042
10,724,168
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2023
2,960,333
75,053
955,601
38,794
51,897
4,081,678
Depreciation charged in the year
379,465
13,147
12,933
6,106
5,036
416,687
At 31 December 2023
3,339,798
88,200
968,534
44,900
56,933
4,498,365
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
6,146,834
39,889
2,482
21,489
15,109
6,225,803
At 31 December 2022
6,526,299
47,660
15,415
20,182
20,145
6,629,701
4
Fixed asset investments
2023
2022
£
£
Other investments other than loans
7,075
-
0
Movements in fixed asset investments
Investments
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2023
-
Additions
7,075
At 31 December 2023
7,075
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
7,075
At 31 December 2022
-
DAVID SIMS PHOTOGRAPHY LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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5
Related party transactions
2023
2022
Amounts due to related parties
£
£
DS Photography Ltd
300,000
300,000

The following amounts were outstanding at the reporting end date:

2023
2022
Amounts due from related parties
£
£
SKN Lab Ltd
250,150
250,150
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