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WORSTEAD FARMS LIMITED








UNAUDITED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INFORMATION FOR FILING WITH THE REGISTRAR

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

 
WORSTEAD FARMS LIMITED
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
G J A Paterson 
B R Paterson 
A T Paterson 




Registered number
00512118



Registered office
Holly House
Smallburgh

Norfolk

NR12 9NB




Accountants
MA Partners LLP
Chartered Accountants

7 The Close

Norwich

Norfolk

NR1 4DJ





 
WORSTEAD FARMS LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Accountants' Report
 
 
1
Balance Sheet
 
 
2 - 3
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
 
4 - 10


 
WORSTEAD FARMS LIMITED
 
 
  
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON THE PREPARATION OF THE UNAUDITED STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF WORSTEAD FARMS LIMITED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have prepared for your approval the financial statements of Worstead Farms Limited for the year ended 31 December 2023 which comprise  the Balance Sheet and the related notes from the Company's accounting records and from information and explanations you have given us.

As a practising member firm of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)we are subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed at https://www.icaew.com /regulation.

This report is made solely to the Board of Directors of Worstead Farms Limited, as a body, in accordance with the terms of our engagement letter dated 4 February 2020Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the financial statements of Worstead Farms Limited  and state those matters that we have agreed to state to the Board of Directors of Worstead Farms Limited, as a body, in this report in accordance with ICAEW Technical Release TECH07/16AAF. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than Worstead Farms Limited and its Board of Directors, as a body, for our work or for this report. 

It is your duty to ensure that Worstead Farms Limited has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare statutory financial statements that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit of Worstead Farms Limited. You consider that Worstead Farms Limited is exempt from the statutory audit requirement for the year.

We have not been instructed to carry out an audit or review of the financial statements of Worstead Farms Limited. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the statutory financial statements.

  



MA Partners LLP
 
Chartered Accountants
  
7 The Close
Norwich
Norfolk
NR1 4DJ
25 June 2024
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WORSTEAD FARMS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 00512118

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

2023
2022
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 4 
9,656,713
9,919,532

Investments
 5 
100,159
100,159

  
9,756,872
10,019,691

Current assets
  

Stocks
 6 
223,287
251,162

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 7 
400,819
384,341

Cash at bank and in hand
  
698
1,031

  
624,804
636,534

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 8 
(784,963)
(1,116,119)

Net current liabilities
  
 
 
(160,159)
 
 
(479,585)

Total assets less current liabilities
  
9,596,713
9,540,106

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 9 
(1,707,777)
(1,739,481)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
  
(631,357)
(501,014)

Net assets
  
7,257,579
7,299,611


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 10 
120,000
120,000

Revaluation reserve
 11 
3,527,429
3,769,402

Profit and loss account
 11 
3,610,150
3,410,209

  
7,257,579
7,299,611


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WORSTEAD FARMS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 00512118
    
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 profit and loss account 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 on 25 June 2024.




G J A Paterson
Director

The notes on pages 4 to 10 form part of these financial statements.

Page 3

 
WORSTEAD FARMS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1.


General information

The Company is a private company limited by shares. It is both incorporated and domiciled in England and Wales. The registered office address of the company is Holly House, Smallburgh, Norfolk, NR12 9NB. The principal place of business is Smallburgh, Norfolk.
The company's principal activity continues to be that of arable and livestock farming.

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 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.

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Turnover

Turnover comprises revenue recognised by the company in respect of crops and livestock sold, work done, rents and grants receivable, exclusive of Value Added Tax.

Revenue is recognised in the following manner:-

Crops and livestock sold - on physical delivery to the customer;
Work done - on completion of engagement;
Rents - amounts receivable in the year;
Grants income - in the year when the qualifying conditions entitling payment are met.

 
2.3

Operating leases: the Company as lessee

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

 
2.4

Government grants

Grants are accounted under the accruals model as permitted by FRS 102. Grants relating to expenditure on tangible fixed assets are credited to profit or loss at the same rate as the depreciation on the assets to which the grant relates. The deferred element of grants is included in creditors as deferred income.
Grants of a revenue nature are recognised in the Profit and Loss Account in the same period as the related expenditure.

 
2.5

Interest income

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

Page 4

 
WORSTEAD FARMS 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. 

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. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.

 
2.10

Exceptional items

Exceptional items are transactions that fall within the ordinary activities of the Company but are presented separately due to their size or incidence.

 
2.11

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.

Page 5

 
WORSTEAD FARMS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.11
Tangible fixed assets (continued)

Land is not depreciated. Depreciation on other assets is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, on the following basis.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Property improvements
-
15%
reducing balance
Buildings
-
4%
straight line
Plant and equipment
-
15%
reducing balance
Motor vehicles
-
25%
reducing balance
Tractors
-
15%
reducing balance
Office equipment
-
33%
straight line

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.

 
2.12

Revaluation of tangible fixed assets

The company has elected not to adopt a policy of revaluation of tangible fixed assets. The company will retain the book value of the land and buildings previously revalued at its date of transition to FRS 102 and will not update that valuation.

 
2.13

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

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 Profit and Loss Account for the period. Where market value cannot be reliably determined, such investments are stated at historic cost less impairment.

 
2.14

Stocks

Stocks and closing valuation for cultivations (work in progress) are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Costs have been determined from cost of production calculations. Net realisable value represents estimated selling price for produce in store with values reduced in accordance with guidance within H M Revenue & Customs help sheet HS232. Consumable stocks are valued at cost.
Herd animals are included within stock and are stated at cost. The herd animals are removed from the herd on a first in first out basis.

 
2.15

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.

Page 6

 
WORSTEAD FARMS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.16

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.

 
2.17

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.

 
2.18

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.

 
2.19

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 ordinary shares.

Debt instruments (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 a short-term instrument constitute a financing transaction, like the payment of a trade debt deferred beyond normal business terms or in case of an out-right short-term loan that is not at market rate, the financial asset or liability is measured, initially at the present value of future cash flows discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument and subsequently at amortised cost, unless it qualifies as a loan from a director in the case of a small company, or a public benefit entity concessionary loan.

 
2.20

Dividends

Equity dividends are recognised 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.


3.


Employees

The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 12 (2022 - 8).

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WORSTEAD FARMS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

4.


Tangible fixed assets





Freehold property & improve.
Plant & machinery
Motor vehicles
Tractors
Total

£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2023
12,943,612
1,284,213
28,552
446,935
14,703,312


Additions
93,772
70,598
-
-
164,370


Disposals
(10,955)
-
-
-
(10,955)



At 31 December 2023

13,026,429
1,354,811
28,552
446,935
14,856,727



Depreciation


At 1 January 2023
3,408,150
1,046,911
22,929
305,790
4,783,780


Charge for the year on owned assets
342,926
48,459
1,406
21,173
413,964


Charge for the year on financed assets
2,708
-
-
-
2,708


Disposals
(438)
-
-
-
(438)



At 31 December 2023

3,753,346
1,095,370
24,335
326,963
5,200,014



Net book value



At 31 December 2023
9,273,083
259,441
4,217
119,972
9,656,713



At 31 December 2022
9,535,462
237,302
5,623
141,145
9,919,532


5.


Fixed asset investments





Investments in subsidiary companies
Unlisted investments
Total

£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2023
70
100,089
100,159



At 31 December 2023
70
100,089
100,159




Page 8

 
WORSTEAD FARMS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

6.


Stocks

2023
2022
£
£

Raw materials and consumables
38,360
31,001

Work in progress (goods to be sold)
-
67,610

Finished goods and goods for resale
79,923
-

Consumables
105,004
152,551

223,287
251,162



7.


Debtors

2023
2022
£
£


Trade debtors
202,630
180,885

Other debtors
198,189
203,456

400,819
384,341



8.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2023
2022
£
£

Bank overdrafts
173,793
618,861

Bank loans
65,613
62,428

Trade creditors
131,109
162,604

Other taxation and social security
92,686
35,529

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
22,551
-

Other creditors
299,211
236,697

784,963
1,116,119


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WORSTEAD FARMS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

9.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2023
2022
£
£

Bank loans
1,332,557
1,398,699

Net obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts
40,002
-

Other creditors
335,218
340,782

1,707,777
1,739,481


Security has been given by the company on the bank loans and overdraft totalling £1,544,463 (2022 - £2,042,488) by way of a legal charge over the company's freehold property.

The aggregate amount of liabilities repayable wholly or in part more than five years after the balance sheet date is:

2023
2022
£
£


Repayable by instalments
1,073,313
1,137,085

1,073,313
1,137,085




10.


Share capital

2023
2022
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



120,000 Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
120,000
120,000



11.


Reserves

Revaluation reserve

The revaluation reserve represents the cumulative value of revaluations of the company's freehold property to fair value. Deferred tax has been provided for on the difference between the cost and the fair value of the freehold property adjusted for indexation allowance.

Profit & loss account

The profit and loss account includes all current and prior period retained profits and losses.

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