REGISTERED NUMBER: |
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 |
FOR |
COUNTRY ESTATES (HAMPSHIRE) LIMITED |
REGISTERED NUMBER: |
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 |
FOR |
COUNTRY ESTATES (HAMPSHIRE) LIMITED |
COUNTRY ESTATES (HAMPSHIRE) LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02250807) |
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 |
Page |
Company Information | 1 |
Balance Sheet | 2 |
Notes to the Financial Statements | 3 |
COUNTRY ESTATES (HAMPSHIRE) LIMITED |
COMPANY INFORMATION |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 |
DIRECTORS: |
SECRETARY: |
REGISTERED OFFICE: |
REGISTERED NUMBER: |
AUDITORS: |
Chartered Accountants |
The Lightbox |
87 Castle Street |
Reading |
Berkshire |
RG1 7SN |
COUNTRY ESTATES (HAMPSHIRE) LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02250807) |
BALANCE SHEET |
31 DECEMBER 2023 |
2023 | 2022 |
Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ |
FIXED ASSETS |
Tangible assets | 4 |
CURRENT ASSETS |
Stocks | 5 |
Debtors | 6 |
Cash at bank | 7 |
CREDITORS |
Amounts falling due within one year | 8 |
NET CURRENT ASSETS |
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
CREDITORS |
Amounts falling due after more than one year |
9 |
( |
) |
( |
) |
PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES | ( |
) | ( |
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NET ASSETS |
CAPITAL AND RESERVES |
Called up share capital |
Capital reserve |
Retained earnings |
In accordance with Section 444 of the Companies Act 2006, the Comprehensive Income has not been delivered. |
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on |
COUNTRY ESTATES (HAMPSHIRE) LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02250807) |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 |
1. | STATUTORY INFORMATION |
Country Estates (Hampshire) Limited, a company limited by shares, is incorporated in the UK. Its primary trading activities which are property development and ownership and rental of industrial estates, derive from its address in Reading, Berkshire. |
The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£). |
The financial statements are rounded to the nearest £. |
2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Basis of preparing the financial statements |
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Section 1A of Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006. |
Going Concern |
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Directors have reviewed and considered relevant information, including the annual budget and future cash flows in making their assessment. Based on these assessments, given the measures that could be undertaken to mitigate the current market conditions, and the current resources available, the Directors have concluded that they can continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual report and accounts. |
Revenue |
Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised: |
Sale of properties |
Revenue from the sale of properties is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied: |
- | the Company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer; |
- | the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the properties sold; |
- | the amount of revenue can be measured reliably; |
- | it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the transaction, and; |
- | the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably. |
Rendering of services |
Revenue from a contract to provide services is recognised in the period in which the services are provided in accordance with the stage of completion of the contract when all of the following conditions are satisfied: |
- | the amount of revenue can be measured reliably; |
- | it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the contract; |
- | the stage of completion of the contract at the end of the reporting period can be measured reliably, and; |
- | the costs incurred and the costs to complete the contract can be measured reliably. |
Incidental income arising from properties held for sale, such as rental income are recognised over the period to which they relate. |
COUNTRY ESTATES (HAMPSHIRE) LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02250807) |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 |
2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
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. |
The estimated useful lives range as follows: |
- Fixtures & fittings - 4 years |
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 the Statement of comprehensive income |
COUNTRY ESTATES (HAMPSHIRE) LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02250807) |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 |
2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
Stocks and work in progress |
Stock and work in progress are valued at lower of cost and net realisable value after making due allowance of obsolete and slow moving stocks. Costs include all direct costs and an appropriate proportion of fixed and variable overheads. |
Debtors |
Short term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment. |
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. |
Financial Instruments |
The Company only enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors, loans from banks and other third parties, loans to related parties and investments in non-puttable ordinary shares. |
Debt instrument (other than those wholly repayable or receivable within one year), including loans and other accounts receivable and payable, are initially measured at present value of the future cash flows and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Debt instruments that are payable or receivable within one year, typically trade debtors and creditors, are measured initially and subsequently, at the undiscounted amount of the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received. However, if the arrangements of short-term instrument constitute a financing transaction, like the payment of of a trade debt deferred beyond normal business terms or financed at a rate of interest that is not a market rate or in the case of an out-right short-term loan not at market rate, the financial asset or liability is measured, initially, at the present value of the future cash flow discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument and subsequently at amortised cost. |
Financial assets that are measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in the Statement of comprehensive income. |
For financial assets measured at amortised cost, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated cash flows discounted at the asset's original effective interest rate. If a financial asset has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate determined under the contract. |
For financial assets measured at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and the best estimate of the recoverable amount, which is an approximation of the amount that the Company would receive for the asset if it were to be sold at the balance sheet date. |
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the Balance sheet when there is an enforceable right of 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. |
COUNTRY ESTATES (HAMPSHIRE) LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02250807) |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 |
2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
Creditors |
Short term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method. |
Finance costs |
Finance costs are charged to the Statement of comprehensive income 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. |
Dividends |
Equity dividends are recognized when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting. |
Interest income |
Interest income is recognised in the Statement of comprehensive income in the year in which they are incurred. |
Borrowing costs |
All borrowing costs are recognised in the Statement of comprehensive income in the year in which they are incurred. |
Taxation |
Tax is recognised in the Statement of comprehensive income, 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. |
3. | EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS |
The average number of employees during the year was NIL (2022 - NIL). |
COUNTRY ESTATES (HAMPSHIRE) LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02250807) |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 |
4. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
Plant and |
machinery |
etc |
£ |
COST |
At 1 January 2023 |
and 31 December 2023 |
DEPRECIATION |
At 1 January 2023 |
Charge for year |
At 31 December 2023 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 31 December 2023 |
At 31 December 2022 |
5. | STOCKS |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Stocks |
6. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Trade debtors |
Amounts owed by group undertakings |
Other debtors |
7. | CASH AT BANK |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Cash at bank and in hand | 683,321 | 417,898 |
8. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Bank loans and overdrafts |
Trade creditors |
Amounts owed to group undertakings |
Taxation and social security |
Other creditors |
COUNTRY ESTATES (HAMPSHIRE) LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02250807) |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 |
9. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR |
2023 | 2022 |
£ | £ |
Bank loans |
Secured loans |
The loan was secured by way of a floating charge on all the property and assets in the company. |
10. | DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 444(5B) OF THE COMPANIES ACT 2006 |
The Report of the Auditors was unqualified. |
for and on behalf of |
11. | RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES |
The Company has taken advantage of the exemptions under section 33.1A of FRS 102 not to disclose transactions with other wholly owned group members. |
12. | ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY |
The ultimate controlling party is Country Estates Holdings Limited, a company registered in England. |
PAM Technical Services Limited is the parent company of the smallest group of which the Company is a member. |
THe Company is controlled by G P Smith and G J Denton by virtue of their shareholding in the ultimate holding company. |
Copies of the consolidated financial statements of Country Estates Holdings Limited can be obtained from Companies House. |