REGISTERED NUMBER: |
CARBON AND FINCH LIMITED |
Report of the Director and |
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024 |
REGISTERED NUMBER: |
CARBON AND FINCH LIMITED |
Report of the Director and |
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024 |
CARBON AND FINCH LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07000305) |
Contents of the Financial Statements |
for the year ended 31 August 2024 |
Page |
Company Information | 1 |
Report of the Director | 2 |
Balance Sheet | 4 |
Notes to the Financial Statements | 6 |
CARBON AND FINCH LIMITED |
Company Information |
for the year ended 31 August 2024 |
DIRECTOR: |
SECRETARY: |
REGISTERED OFFICE: |
REGISTERED NUMBER: |
ACCOUNTANTS: |
Nightingale House |
46-48 East Street |
Epsom |
Surrey |
KT17 1HQ |
CARBON AND FINCH LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07000305) |
Report of the Director |
for the year ended 31 August 2024 |
The director presents his report with the financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 August 2024. |
REVIEW OF BUSINESS |
Overview of Business Performance |
Carbon and Finch Limited continued to expand its customer base over the past financial year, with a substantial focus on long-term growth and revenue diversification through strategic investments. While the company recorded a net loss of £90,648 for the year, this result reflects significant investments in new business development and restructuring activities, which are expected to drive enhanced profitability in the upcoming periods. |
Despite the challenging economic climate and a decline in overall revenue by 24.5% from the previous year, Carbon and Finch has continued to invest in its core and new business initiatives. These investments have been directed towards creating scalable opportunities that are projected to generate sustainable revenue growth in the future. |
Strategic Investments and Revenue Diversification |
The company's strategy to diversify its revenue streams included a substantial allocation of resources to business development efforts and the introduction of innovative offerings targeted at small and medium-sized enterprises. A major highlight of this strategy has been the development and scaling of JeffreyAI, a robust AI-powered platform designed to deliver high-value, low-cost software solutions to SMEs and micro-businesses. |
In response to growing demand for digital transformation tools among SMEs, the company invested heavily in the development and market validation of JeffreyAI. This strategic initiative has led to the acquisition of over 600 new accounts within the platform in its early stages, reflecting strong market interest and positioning JeffreyAI as a cornerstone of Carbon and Finch's future growth. |
Restructuring of R&D Activities to Improve Profitability |
During the year, Carbon and Finch completed the demerger of its R&D operations, transferring the majority of its research and development activities to JeffreyAI Ltd, a newly established legal entity fully owned by the company's founders. This strategic restructuring allows Carbon and Finch to concentrate its resources on core operational and sales functions, while JeffreyAI Ltd undertakes the responsibility for further development of its technology offerings. |
The transition of R&D functions to JeffreyAI Ltd is anticipated to bring about notable improvements in profitability by significantly reducing the R&D expenditure within Carbon and Finch's accounts. By channelling development costs to the specialized entity, the company aims to increase efficiency and profitability, while retaining the capacity for high-impact innovation through JeffreyAI. |
Financial Position and Liquidity |
Although Carbon and Finch's net assets have reduced from £782,844 to £600,525, the company remains committed to managing its resources prudently to support future growth. The company's current ratio stands at 1.18, reflecting sufficient current assets to meet its short-term liabilities. However, management acknowledges the need for enhanced debt management and cost control measures to further strengthen the company's liquidity. |
Outlook for the Coming Year |
Looking forward, the company is optimistic about the impact of its strategic investments and the anticipated growth in its newly diversified revenue streams. The management expects that the newly structured R&D activities and continued market adoption of JeffreyAI will substantially contribute to a stronger financial position. As Carbon and Finch advances in its mission to deliver value-driven solutions for Enterprise and SME's, the company remains focused on achieving sustainable profitability. |
The director extends appreciation to all stakeholders for their continued support and to the dedicated team whose commitment enables Carbon and Finch's strategic vision. |
DIRECTOR |
CARBON AND FINCH LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07000305) |
Report of the Director |
for the year ended 31 August 2024 |
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. |
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: |
CARBON AND FINCH LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07000305) |
Balance Sheet |
31 August 2024 |
2024 | 2023 |
Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ |
FIXED ASSETS |
Intangible assets | 5 |
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 |
CREDITORS |
Amounts falling due after more than one year |
9 |
NET ASSETS |
CAPITAL AND RESERVES |
Called up share capital | 10 |
Retained earnings | 11 |
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS |
The director acknowledges his responsibilities for: |
(a) | ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and |
(b) | preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of each financial year and of its profit or loss for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company. |
CARBON AND FINCH LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07000305) |
Balance Sheet - continued |
31 August 2024 |
The financial statements were approved by the director and authorised for issue on |
CARBON AND FINCH LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07000305) |
Notes to the Financial Statements |
for the year ended 31 August 2024 |
1. | STATUTORY INFORMATION |
Carbon and Finch Limited is a |
The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£). |
2. | STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE |
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 1A "Small Entities" of the Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006 |
3. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
BASIS OF PREPARING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. |
The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis. |
TURNOVER |
Turnover comprises the invoiced value of goods and services supplied by the company, net of value added tax. |
INTANGIBLE ASSETS |
Intangible assets are initially measured at cost. After initial recognition, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses. |
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
Plant and machinery etc | - |
TAXATION |
Taxation for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Income Statement, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. |
Current or deferred taxation assets and liabilities are not discounted. |
Current tax is recognised at the amount of tax payable using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. |
DEFERRED TAX |
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the balance sheet date. |
Timing differences arise from the inclusion of income and expenses in tax assessments in periods different from those in which they are recognised in financial statements. Deferred tax is measured using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the year end and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference. |
Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. |
HIRE PURCHASE AND LEASING COMMITMENTS |
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the period of the lease. |
CARBON AND FINCH LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07000305) |
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
for the year ended 31 August 2024 |
3. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
PENSION COSTS AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS |
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the company's pension scheme are charged to profit or loss in the period to which they relate. |
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS |
Financial instruments are classified and accounted for, according to the substance of the contractual arrangement, as either financial assets, financial liabilities or equity instruments. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities. |
(i) Financial assets |
Basic financial assets, including trade and other receivables, cash and bank balances are initially recognised at transaction price, unless the arrangement constitutes a financial transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. |
Such assets are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method. |
At the end of each reporting period financial assets measured at amortised cost are assessed for objective evidence of impairment. If an asset is impaired the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset's original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss. |
If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss. |
Financial assets are derecognised when (a) the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or (b) substantially all the risks and rewards of the ownership of the asset are transferred to another party, or (c) control of the asset has been transferred to another party who has the practical ability to unilaterally sell the asset to an unrelated third party without imposing additional restrictions. |
(ii) Financial Liabilities |
Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other payables, loans from fellow group companies that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. |
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method. |
Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts 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 payables are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. |
4. | EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS |
The average number of employees during the year was |
CARBON AND FINCH LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07000305) |
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
for the year ended 31 August 2024 |
5. | INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
Development |
costs |
£ |
COST |
At 1 September 2023 |
Additions |
At 31 August 2024 |
AMORTISATION |
At 1 September 2023 |
Amortisation for year |
At 31 August 2024 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 31 August 2024 |
At 31 August 2023 |
6. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
Plant and |
machinery |
etc |
£ |
COST |
At 1 September 2023 |
Additions |
At 31 August 2024 |
DEPRECIATION |
At 1 September 2023 |
Charge for year |
At 31 August 2024 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 31 August 2024 |
At 31 August 2023 |
7. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
2024 | 2023 |
£ | £ |
Trade debtors |
Other debtors |
CARBON AND FINCH LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07000305) |
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
for the year ended 31 August 2024 |
8. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
2024 | 2023 |
£ | £ |
Bank loans and overdrafts |
Trade creditors |
Taxation and social security |
Other creditors |
9. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR |
2024 | 2023 |
£ | £ |
Bank loans |
Other creditors |
10. | CALLED UP SHARE CAPITAL |
Allotted, issued and fully paid: |
Number: | Class: | Nominal | 2024 | 2023 |
value: | £ | £ |
Ordinary | £1 | 2 | 2 |
11. | RESERVES |
Retained |
earnings |
£ |
At 1 September 2023 |
Profit for the year |
Dividends | ( |
) |
At 31 August 2024 |
12. | RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES |
As at 31st August 2024 JeffreyAI Limited, owned 100% by Mr & Mrs Jakobsen, owed Carbon & Finch Limited £100,189. During the year JeffreyAI Limited charged Carbon & Finch Limited £62,500 for marketing costs and Carbon & Finch Ltd charged JeffreyAI Limited £16,850 for software costs. |