Company registration number 03342960 (England and Wales)
RIVERMEADE SIGNS LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
RIVERMEADE SIGNS LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Statement of financial position
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 10
RIVERMEADE SIGNS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2023
31 December 2023
- 1 -
2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
4
289,401
310,754
Investments
5
1
1
289,402
310,755
Current assets
Stocks
7
62,208
62,208
Debtors
8
907,868
822,192
Cash at bank and in hand
205,359
228,454
1,175,435
1,112,854
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
9
(689,942)
(833,489)
Net current assets
485,493
279,365
Total assets less current liabilities
774,895
590,120
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
10
(11,267)
(45,457)
Provisions for liabilities
(9,588)
-
0
Net assets
754,040
544,663
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
15,600
15,600
Share premium account
136,700
136,700
Capital redemption reserve
400
400
Profit and loss reserves
601,340
391,963
Total equity
754,040
544,663

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.

RIVERMEADE SIGNS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (CONTINUED)
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2023
31 December 2023
- 2 -
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 24 September 2024 and are signed on its behalf by:
N Ball
Director
Company Registration No. 03342960
RIVERMEADE SIGNS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

Rivermeade Signs Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Lancaster Road, Dunston Industrial Estate, Dunston, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE11 9JG.

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.

The company has taken advantage of the exemption under section 399 of the Companies Act 2006 not to prepare consolidated accounts, on the basis that the group of which this is the parent qualifies as a small group. The financial statements present information about the company as an individual entity and not about its group.

1.2
Going concern

Atruet the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3
Turnover

Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods 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.

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.

1.4
Intangible fixed assets - goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquisition of unincorporated businesses over the fair value of net assets acquired. It is initially recognised as an asset at cost and is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is considered to have a finite useful life and is amortised on a systematic basis over its expected life, which is 10 years.

 

If there is an indication that there has been a significant change in amortisation rate, useful life or residual value of an intangible asset, the amortisation is revised prospectively to reflect the new estimates.

1.5
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill

Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.

RIVERMEADE SIGNS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 4 -

Amortisation 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:

Goodwill
10% straight line
Patents rights
10% straight line
1.6
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 property
2 - 10% straight line
Leasehold property improvements
5 - 10% straight line
Plant and equipment
15 - 33.3% straight line
Fixtures and fittings
15 - 25% straight line
Computers
25% straight line
Motor vehicles
25% straight line

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.

1.7
Fixed asset investments

Interests in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. The investments are assessed for impairment at each reporting date and any impairment losses or reversals of impairment losses are recognised immediately in profit or loss.

A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the company. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

An associate is an entity, being neither a subsidiary nor a joint venture, in which the company holds a long-term interest and where the company has significant influence. The company considers that it has significant influence where it has the power to participate in the financial and operating decisions of the associate.

Entities in which the company has a long term interest and shares control under a contractual arrangement are classified as jointly controlled entities.

1.8
Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.

The cost of finished goods and work in progress 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. No element of profit is included in the valuation of work in progress. At each reporting date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stocks are 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.

RIVERMEADE SIGNS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 5 -
1.9
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.

1.10
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.

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 creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price. 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.

1.11
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.

1.12
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.

RIVERMEADE SIGNS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 6 -
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.

1.13
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

1.14
Leases

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.

2
Employees

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

2023
2022
Number
Number
Total
36
40
3
Intangible fixed assets
Goodwill
Patents rights
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2023
6,928
29,999
36,927
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2023
6,928
29,999
36,927
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
-
0
-
0
-
0
At 31 December 2022
-
0
-
0
-
0
RIVERMEADE SIGNS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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4
Tangible fixed assets
Freehold property
Leasehold property improvements
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2023
317,689
62,682
390,195
35,548
87,790
175,002
1,068,906
Additions
-
0
-
0
-
0
2,682
2,183
11,315
16,180
Disposals
-
0
-
0
-
0
-
0
-
0
(48,357)
(48,357)
At 31 December 2023
317,689
62,682
390,195
38,230
89,973
137,960
1,036,729
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2023
89,839
62,682
341,875
35,548
78,388
149,820
758,152
Depreciation charged in the year
6,300
-
0
19,155
192
2,488
9,398
37,533
Eliminated in respect of disposals
-
0
-
0
-
0
-
0
-
0
(48,357)
(48,357)
At 31 December 2023
96,139
62,682
361,030
35,740
80,876
110,861
747,328
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
221,550
-
0
29,165
2,490
9,097
27,099
289,401
At 31 December 2022
227,850
-
0
48,320
-
0
9,402
25,182
310,754
RIVERMEADE SIGNS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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5
Fixed asset investments
2023
2022
£
£
Shares in group undertakings and participating interests
1
1
Movements in fixed asset investments
Shares in subsidiaries
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2023
173,806
Disposals
(173,805)
At 31 December 2023
1
Impairment
At 1 January 2023
173,805
Disposals
(173,805)
At 31 December 2023
-
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
1
At 31 December 2022
1
6
Subsidiaries

Details of the company's subsidiaries at 31 December 2023 are as follows:

Name of undertaking
Registered office
Class of
% Held
shares held
Direct
Visual Graphic Systems Limited
Lancaster Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9JG
Ordinary
100.00

Visual Graphic Systems Limited is a dormant company.

7
Stocks
2023
2022
£
£
Stocks
62,208
62,208
RIVERMEADE SIGNS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 9 -
8
Debtors
2023
2022
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
565,674
406,503
Other debtors
321,655
365,992
Prepayments and accrued income
20,539
49,697
907,868
822,192
9
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
£
£
Bank loans
11
10,231
19,708
Trade creditors
87,522
125,847
Corporation tax
26,704
-
0
Other taxation and social security
188,268
219,367
Other creditors
240,635
266,804
Accruals and deferred income
136,582
201,763
689,942
833,489
10
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2023
2022
Notes
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
11
11,266
45,456
Amounts owed to group undertakings
1
1
11,267
45,457
11
Loans and overdrafts
2023
2022
£
£
Bank loans
21,497
65,164
Payable within one year
10,231
19,708
Payable after one year
11,266
45,456
12
Financial commitments, guarantees and contingent liabilities

Included within the statement of financial position are unpaid pension contributions of £10,348 (2022 £15,835)

RIVERMEADE SIGNS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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13
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
£
£
110,000
110,000
14
Related party transactions

Mrs S Harrison is a related party by virtue of being the mother of a director. Mrs S Harrison advanced a £35,000 loan to the company. The loan bears interest at 2% per annum above the base rate from time to time of HSBC Bank plc. The amount outstanding and included in other creditors at the year end was £20,683 (2022 - £43,755).

 

The company receives consultancy services from director JAPC Limited. The value of these services amounted to £18,000 (2022 - £24,000).

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