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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 Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the company 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 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. |
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Conclusions relating to going concern |
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the director's 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 Company'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 directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. |
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Other information |
The other information comprises the information included in the directors report, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information. 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 there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. 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. |
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Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006 |
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit: |
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the information given in the directors’ report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and |
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the directors’ report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. |
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Matters on which we are required to report by exception |
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Explanation as to what extent the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud. |
Based on our understanding of the company the environment in which it operates, we identified that the principal risks of non-compliance with laws and regulations related to compliance with employment law and health and safety regulations, and we considered the extent to which non-compliance might have a material effect on the financial statements. We also considered those laws and regulations that have a direct impact on the preparation of the financial statements such as the Companies Act 2006 and VAT. |
We evaluated management’s incentives and opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of the financial statements (including the risk of override of controls), and determined that the principal risks were related to posting inappropriate journal entries to revenue and management bias in accounting estimates. Audit procedures performed by the engagement team included: |
- Inspecting correspondence with regulators and tax authorities; - Discussions with management including consideration of known or suspected instances of non-compliance with laws and regulation and fraud; - Evaluating management’s controls designed to prevent and detect irregularities; - Identifying and testing journals at the year-end or with unusual descriptions; and - Challenging assumptions and judgements made by management in their critical accounting estimates. |
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 auditor’s report. |
Use of our report |
This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. |
Lee Stokes (Senior Statutory Auditor) |
For and on behalf of |
10 Queen Street Place |
Haysmacintyre LLP |
London |
Statutory Auditor |
EC4R 1AG |
Date: 3 October 2024 |
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Amaravati Developments Limited |
Notes to the Accounts |
for the year ended 31 March 2024 |
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Accounting policies |
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Basis of preparation |
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The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with FRS 102, The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (as applied to small entities by section 1A of the standard). |
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Turnover |
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Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have transferred to the buyer. Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs. |
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Tangible fixed assets |
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Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulative depreciation and any accumulative impairment losses. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset evenly over its expected useful life, as follows: |
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Plant and machinery |
over 5 years |
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Debtors |
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Short term debtors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price), less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Loans and other financial assets are initially recognised at transaction price including any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. |
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Creditors |
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Short term creditors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price). Loans and other financial liabilities are initially recognised at transaction price net of any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method. |
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Taxation |
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A current tax liability is recognised for the tax payable on the taxable profit of the current and past periods. A current tax asset is recognised in respect of a tax loss that can be carried back to recover tax paid in a previous period. Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences between the recognition of income and expenses in the financial statements and their inclusion in tax assessments. 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. Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference, except for revalued land and investment property where the tax rate that applies to the sale of the asset is used. Current and deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted. |
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Provisions |
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Provisions (ie liabilities of uncertain timing or amount) are recognised when there is an obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event, it is probable that economic benefit will be transferred to settle the obligation and the amount of the obligation can be estimated reliably. |
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Pensions |
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Contributions to defined contribution plans are expensed in the period to which they relate. |
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Employees |
2024 |
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2023 |
Number |
Number |
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Average number of persons employed by the company |
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- |
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Tangible fixed assets |
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Plant and machinery etc |
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Cost |
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At 1 April 2023 |
2,599 |
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At 31 March 2024 |
2,599 |
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Depreciation |
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At 1 April 2023 |
2,599 |
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At 31 March 2024 |
2,599 |
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Net book value |
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At 31 March 2024 |
- |
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At 31 March 2023 |
- |
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Debtors |
2024 |
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2023 |
£ |
£ |
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Amounts owed by group undertakings and undertakings in which the company has a participating interest |
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723,288 |
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348,767 |
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Other debtors |
83,450 |
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187,357 |
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VAT receivable |
161,071 |
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82,336 |
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967,809 |
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618,460 |
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year |
2024 |
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2023 |
£ |
£ |
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Trade creditors |
711,580 |
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533,544 |
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Amounts owed to group undertakings and undertakings in which the company has a participating interest |
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281,922 |
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120,111 |
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993,502 |
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653,655 |
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Related party transactions |
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Ridge Lea Financial Services |
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Martin Evans who is a director of Amaravati Developments Limited is the owner of Ridge Lea Financial Services. |
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Ridge Lea Financial Services provided accountancy and financial consultancy services during the year of £8,716 (2023: £7,148). The amount due to the related party at year end was £2,745 (2023: £1,713). |
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Controlling party |
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The English Sangha Trust Ltd. |
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Reg office: Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, Great Gaddesden, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3BZ. |
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Other information |
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Amaravati Developments Limited is a private company limited by guarantee and incorporated in England. Its registered office is: |
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Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, Great Gaddesden, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3BZ. |