REGISTERED NUMBER: |
REPORT OF THE MEMBERS AND |
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 |
FOR |
AXEN MANAGEMENT LLP |
REGISTERED NUMBER: |
REPORT OF THE MEMBERS AND |
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 |
FOR |
AXEN MANAGEMENT LLP |
AXEN MANAGEMENT LLP (REGISTERED NUMBER: OC379691) |
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 |
Page |
General Information | 1 |
Report of the Members | 2 |
Report of the Independent Auditors | 4 |
Income Statement | 8 |
Balance Sheet | 9 |
Notes to the Financial Statements | 10 |
AXEN MANAGEMENT LLP |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 |
DESIGNATED MEMBERS: |
Bayham Street Financial Limited |
REGISTERED OFFICE: |
REGISTERED NUMBER: |
AUDITORS: |
Suite 3, Steeple House |
Church Lane |
Chelmsford |
Essex |
CM1 1NH |
AXEN MANAGEMENT LLP (REGISTERED NUMBER: OC379691) |
REPORT OF THE MEMBERS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 |
The members present their report with the financial statements of the LLP for the year ended 31 March 2024. |
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY |
The principal activity of the LLP in the year under review was that of an investment management adviser. |
DESIGNATED MEMBERS |
The designated members during the year under review were: |
Bayham Street Financial Limited |
RESULTS FOR THE YEAR AND ALLOCATION TO MEMBERS |
The profit for the year before members' remuneration and profit shares was £16,758 (2023 - £11,727 profit). |
MEMBERS' INTERESTS |
Each members subscription to the capital of the LLP is determined by their share of the profit and is repayable following retirement from the LLP. |
Members are remunerated from the profits of the LLP and are required to make their own provision for pensions and other benefits. Profits are allocated and divided between members after finalisation of the financial statements and is set out in the capital accounts schedule. |
STATEMENT OF MEMBERS' RESPONSIBILITIES |
The members are responsible for preparing the Report of the Members and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. |
Legislation applicable to limited liability partnerships requires the members to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the members have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under legislation applicable to limited liability partnerships the members must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the LLP and of the profit or loss of the LLP for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the members are required to: |
- | select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; |
- | make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; |
- | prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the LLP will continue in business. |
The members are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the LLP's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the LLP and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006 as applied to LLPs by the Limited Liability Partnerships (Accounts and Audit) (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2008. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the LLP and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. |
STATEMENT AS TO DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO AUDITORS |
So far as the members are aware, there is no relevant audit information (as defined by Section 418 of the Companies Act 2006) of which the LLP's auditors are unaware, and each member has taken all the steps that he ought to have taken as a member in order to make himself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the LLP's auditors are aware of that information. |
AXEN MANAGEMENT LLP (REGISTERED NUMBER: OC379691) |
REPORT OF THE MEMBERS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 |
AUDITORS |
The auditors, CBHC (Audit) Limited, will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. |
ON BEHALF OF THE MEMBERS: |
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF |
AXEN MANAGEMENT LLP |
Opinion |
We have audited the financial statements of Axen Management LLP (the 'LLP') for the year ended 31 March 2024 which comprise the Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Notes to the Financial Statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). |
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In our opinion the financial statements: |
- | give a true and fair view of the state of the LLP's affairs as at 31 March 2024 and of its profit for the year then ended; |
- | have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and |
- | have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applied to LLPs by the Limited Liability Partnerships (Accounts and Audit) (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2008. |
Basis for opinion |
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the LLP in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC's Ethical Standard, and the provisions available for small entities, in the circumstances set out in note ten to the financial statements, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. |
Conclusions relating to going concern |
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the members' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. |
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the LLP's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. |
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the members with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. |
Other information |
The members are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information in the Report of the Members, but does not include the financial statements and our Report of the Auditors thereon. |
Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. |
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. |
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF |
AXEN MANAGEMENT LLP |
Matters on which we are required to report by exception |
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 as applied to LLPs requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: |
- | adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or |
- | the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or |
- | we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or |
- | the members were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small LLPs regime. |
Responsibilities of members |
As explained more fully in the Statement of Members' Responsibilities set out on page two, the members are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the members determine necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. |
In preparing the financial statements, the members are responsible for assessing the LLP's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the members either intend to liquidate the LLP or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. |
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF |
AXEN MANAGEMENT LLP |
Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements |
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the Auditors that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. |
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below: |
We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that are applicable to the entity and determined that the most significant are those that relate to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Regulation. In addition, the reporting framework relevant to the LLP is FRS 102 1A and the Companies Act 2006. |
Based on the results of our risk assessment we designed our audit procedures to identify non-compliance with such laws and regulations above. |
We made enquiries of those charged with compliance to determine any issues arising. We corroborated our findings by reviewing Board Minutes, correspondence with Companies House and the FCA. Nothing was noted that contradicted the explanations given to us. |
Financial Statement disclosures were tested for completeness. |
We assessed the risks of material misstatement in respect of fraud as being low due to the nature of the business. We made enquires relating to fraud with the LLP's management. |
We considered the risk of fraud through management override and, in response, we incorporated testing of manual journals throughout the year and reviewed any unusual transactions throughout our audit. |
Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation. |
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of the Auditors. |
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF |
AXEN MANAGEMENT LLP |
Use of our report |
This report is made solely to the LLP's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 as applied to LLPs by the Limited Liability Partnerships (Accounts and Audit) (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the LLP's members those matters we are required to state to them in a Report of the Auditors and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the LLP and the LLP's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. |
for and on behalf of |
Suite 3, Steeple House |
Church Lane |
Chelmsford |
Essex |
CM1 1NH |
AXEN MANAGEMENT LLP (REGISTERED NUMBER: OC379691) |
INCOME STATEMENT |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 |
31/3/24 | 31/3/23 |
Notes | £ | £ |
TURNOVER |
Administrative expenses |
OPERATING PROFIT and |
PROFIT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR BEFORE MEMBERS' REMUNERATION AND PROFIT SHARES |
16,758 |
11,727 |
PROFIT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR BEFORE MEMBERS' REMUNERATION AND PROFIT SHARES |
16,758 |
11,727 |
Members' remuneration charged as an expense | 5 | (16,758 | ) | (11,727 | ) |
PROFIT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR AVAILABLE FOR DISCRETIONARY DIVISION AMONG MEMBERS |
AXEN MANAGEMENT LLP (REGISTERED NUMBER: OC379691) |
BALANCE SHEET |
31 MARCH 2024 |
31/3/24 | 31/3/23 |
Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ |
FIXED ASSETS |
Tangible assets | 6 |
CURRENT ASSETS |
Debtors | 7 |
Cash at bank |
CREDITORS |
Amounts falling due within one year | 8 |
NET CURRENT ASSETS |
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
and |
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO MEMBERS |
65,520 |
45,739 |
LOANS AND OTHER DEBTS DUE TO MEMBERS |
9 |
65,520 |
45,739 |
TOTAL MEMBERS' INTERESTS |
Loans and other debts due to members | 9 | 65,520 | 45,739 |
The financial statements were approved by the members of the LLP and authorised for issue on |
AXEN MANAGEMENT LLP (REGISTERED NUMBER: OC379691) |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 |
1. | STATUTORY INFORMATION |
Axen Management LLP is registered in England and Wales. The LLP's registered number and registered office address can be found on the General Information page. |
The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£). |
2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Basis of preparing the financial statements |
Turnover |
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. |
Tangible fixed assets |
Plant and machinery etc | - |
3. | EMPLOYEE INFORMATION |
The average number of employees during the year was |
4. | OPERATING PROFIT |
The operating profit is stated after charging: |
31/3/24 | 31/3/23 |
£ | £ |
Depreciation - owned assets |
5. | INFORMATION IN RELATION TO MEMBERS |
31/3/24 | 31/3/23 |
£ | £ |
Members' remuneration charged as an expense |
Automatic division of profit | 16,758 | 11,727 |
AXEN MANAGEMENT LLP (REGISTERED NUMBER: OC379691) |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 |
6. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
Plant and |
machinery |
etc |
£ |
COST |
At 1 April 2023 |
and 31 March 2024 |
DEPRECIATION |
At 1 April 2023 |
Charge for year |
At 31 March 2024 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 31 March 2024 |
At 31 March 2023 |
7. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
31/3/24 | 31/3/23 |
£ | £ |
Prepayments and accrued income |
8. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
31/3/24 | 31/3/23 |
£ | £ |
Trade creditors |
Accrued expenses |
9. | LOANS AND OTHER DEBTS DUE TO MEMBERS |
31/3/24 | 31/3/23 |
£ | £ |
Amounts owed to members in respect of profits | 65,520 | 45,739 |
Falling due within one year | 65,520 | 45,739 |
At the period end date the balance owed to the members was £74,368 (2023: £45,739). |
10. | FRC ETHICAL STANDARD - PROVISIONS AVAILABLE FOR SMALL ENTITIES |
In common with many other businesses of our size and nature we use our auditors to prepare and submit returns to the tax authorities and assist with the preparation of the financial statements. |