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Registration number: 13371403

Swindon Financial Services Limited

Unaudited Filleted Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

 

Swindon Financial Services Limited

Contents

Company Information

1

Balance Sheet

2 to 3

Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements

4 to 12

 

Swindon Financial Services Limited

Company Information

Directors

Mr A Wilkie

Mr J Toomer

Company secretary

Mrs K Wilkie

Registered office

Midway House
Herrick Way
Staverton
Cheltenham
GL51 6TQ

Accountants

Harbour Key Limited
Midway House
Herrick Way
Staverton
Cheltenham
GL51 6TQ

 

Swindon Financial Services Limited

(Registration number: 13371403)
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024

Note

2024
£

2023
£

Fixed assets

 

Intangible assets

4

510,968

537,886

Tangible assets

5

3,381

5,000

Investments

6

4

4

 

514,353

542,890

Current assets

 

Debtors

7

56,674

54,564

Cash at bank and in hand

 

71,907

124,176

 

128,581

178,740

Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

8

(106,166)

(234,133)

Net current assets/(liabilities)

 

22,415

(55,393)

Total assets less current liabilities

 

536,768

487,497

Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

8

(381,439)

(340,122)

Net assets

 

155,329

147,375

Capital and reserves

 

Called up share capital

20

20

Retained earnings

155,309

147,355

Shareholders' funds

 

155,329

147,375

For the financial year ending 31 March 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Directors' responsibilities:

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476; and

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.

These financial statements have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. As permitted by section 444 (5A) of the Companies Act 2006, the directors have not delivered to the registrar a copy of the Profit and Loss Account.

Approved and authorised by the Board on 30 October 2024 and signed on its behalf by:
 

 

Swindon Financial Services Limited

(Registration number: 13371403)
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024

.........................................
Mr A Wilkie
Director

.........................................
Mr J Toomer
Director

 

Swindon Financial Services Limited

Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

1

General information

The company is a private company limited by share capital, incorporated in England and Wales.

The address of its registered office is:
Midway House
Herrick Way
Staverton
Cheltenham
GL51 6TQ
England

These financial statements were authorised for issue by the Board on 30 October 2024.

2

Accounting policies

Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

Statement of compliance

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 Section 1A smaller entities - 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006 (as applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime).

Basis of preparation

These financial statements have been prepared using the historical cost convention except that as disclosed in the accounting policies certain items are shown at fair value.

The presentational currency of the financial statements is British Pound £, being the functional currency of the primary economic environment in which the company operates. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are round to the nearest £.

Group accounts not prepared

The company has taken advantage of the exemption in section 398 of the Companies Act 2006 from the requirement to prepare consolidated financial statements, on the grounds that it is a small group.

Revenue recognition

Turnover comprises the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the provision of services in the ordinary course of the company’s activities. Turnover is shown net of sales/value added tax, returns, rebates and discounts.

The company recognises revenue when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured, it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity and specific criteria have been met for each of the company's activities.

Tax

The tax charge for the period comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss, except that a change attributable to an item of income or expense recognised as other comprehensive income is also recognised directly in other comprehensive income.

 

Swindon Financial Services Limited

Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date in the countries where the company operates and generates taxable income.

Deferred income tax is recognised on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements and on unused tax losses or tax credits in the company. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and a valuation allowance is set up against deferred tax assets so that the net carrying amount equals the highest amount that is more likely than not to be recovered based on current or future taxable profits.

Tangible assets

Tangible assets are stated in the balance sheet at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

The cost of tangible assets includes directly attributable incremental costs incurred in their acquisition and installation.

Depreciation

Depreciation is charged so as to write off the cost of assets, other than land and properties under construction over their estimated useful lives, as follows:

Asset class

Depreciation method and rate

Fixtures and fittings

20% reducing balance

Office equipment

33% reducing balance

Business combinations

Business combinations are accounted for using the purchase method. The consideration for each acquisition is measured at the aggregate of the fair values at acquisition date of assets given, liabilities incurred or assumed, and equity instruments issued by the group in exchange for control of the acquired, plus any costs directly attributable to the business combination. When a business combination agreement provides for an adjustment to the cost of the combination contingent on future events, the group includes the estimated amount of that adjustment in the cost of the combination at the acquisition date if the adjustment is probable and can be measured reliably.

Goodwill

Goodwill arising on the acquisition of an entity represents the excess of the cost of acquisition over the company’s interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the entity recognised at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is initially recognised as an asset at cost and is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is held in the currency of the acquired entity and revalued to the closing rate at each reporting period date. Goodwill is amortised over its useful life, which shall not exceed ten years if a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made.

Development costs

Development costs are expenses in the period in which they are incurred, unless they meet the criteria of internally generated intangible assets. Development costs which have met the criteria of internally generated intangible assets have been capitalised and are amortised to the profit and loss account. Amortisation starts when the assets are available for use and is applied over their estimated useful life.

 

Swindon Financial Services Limited

Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Amortisation

Amortisation is provided on intangible assets so as to write off the cost, less any estimated residual value, over their useful life as follows:

Asset class

Amortisation method and rate

Goodwill

Straight line over 20 years

Investments

Investments in equity shares which are publicly traded or where the fair value can be measured reliably are initially measured at fair value, with changes in fair value recognised in profit or loss. Investments in equity shares which are not publicly traded and where fair value cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.

Interest income on debt securities, where applicable, is recognised in income using the effective interest method. Dividends on equity securities are recognised in income when receivable.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.

Trade debtors

Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for services performed in the ordinary course of business.

Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.

Trade creditors

Trade creditors 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 the company does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities.

Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Borrowings

Interest-bearing borrowings are initially recorded at fair value, net of transaction costs. Interest-bearing borrowings are subsequently carried at amortised cost, with the difference between the proceeds, net of transaction costs, and the amount due on redemption being recognised as a charge to the Profit and Loss Account over the period of the relevant borrowing.

Interest expense is recognised on the basis of the effective interest method and is included in interest payable and similar charges.

Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the company has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting date.

 

Swindon Financial Services Limited

Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Financial instruments

Classification
Financial instruments are classified and accounted for according to the substance of the contractual arrangement, as 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. Where shares are issued, any component that creates a financial liability of the company is presented as a liability on the Balance Sheet. The corresponding dividends relating to the liability component are charges as interest in the Profit and Loss Account.

 Recognition and measurement
All financial assets and liabilities are initially measured at transaction value (including transaction costs), except for those financial assets classified as at fair value through profit or loss, which are initially measured at fair value (which is normally the transaction price excluding transaction costs), unless the arrangement constitutes a financial transaction. If an arrangement constitutes a financial transaction, the financial asset or financial liability is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market value of interest for a similar debt instrument.

 Impairment
Asset, other than those measured at fair value, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each balance sheet date. If there is objective evidence of impairment, an impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss as described below.

A non financial asset is impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after initial recognition, the estimated recoverable value of the asset has been reduced. The recoverable amount of an asset is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use.

The recoverable amount of goodwill is derived from measurement of the present value of the future cash flows of the cash-generating units ("CGUs") of which the goodwill is a part. Any impairment in respect of a CGU is allocated first to the goodwill attached to that CGU, and then to other assets within that CGU on a pro-rata basis.

Where indicators exist for a decrease in impairment loss, the prior impairment loss is tested to determine reversal. An impairment loss is reversed on an individual impaired asset to the extent that the revised recoverable value does not lead to a revised carrying amount higher than the carrying value had no impairment been recognised. Where a reversal of impairment occurs in respect of a CGU, the reversal is applied first to the assets (other than goodwill) of the CGU on a pro-rata basis and then to any goodwill allocated to that CGU.

For financial assets carried at amortised cost, the amount of an impairment is the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the financial asset's original effective interest rate.

For financial assets carried at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the best estimate of the amount that would be received for the asset if it were to be sold at the reporting date.

Where indicators exist for a decrease in impairment loss, and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the prior impairment is tested to determine reversal. An impairment loss is reversed on an individual impaired financial asset to the extent that the revised recoverable value does not lead to a revised carrying amount higher than the carrying value had no impairment been recognised.

 

Swindon Financial Services Limited

Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Share capital

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Equity instruments are measured at the fair value of the cash or other resources received or receivable, net of the direct costs of issuing the equity instruments. If payment is deferred and the time value of money is material, the initial measurement is on a present value basis.

Dividends

Dividend distribution to the company’s shareholders is recognised as a liability in the financial statements in the reporting period in which the dividends are declared.

Defined contribution pension obligation

A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which fixed contributions are paid into a pension fund and the company has no legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions even if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods.

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as employee benefit expense when they are due. If contribution payments exceed the contribution due for service, the excess is recognised as a prepayment.

3

Staff numbers

The average number of persons employed by the company (including directors) during the year, was 4 (2023 - 4).

4

Intangible assets

Goodwill
 £

Total
£

Cost or valuation

At 1 April 2023

565,937

565,937

Additions

1,402

1,402

At 31 March 2024

567,339

567,339

Amortisation

At 1 April 2023

28,051

28,051

Amortisation charge

28,320

28,320

At 31 March 2024

56,371

56,371

Carrying amount

At 31 March 2024

510,968

510,968

At 31 March 2023

537,886

537,886

 

Swindon Financial Services Limited

Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

5

Tangible assets

Fixtures and fittings
£

Office equipment
£

Total
£

Cost or valuation

At 1 April 2023

706

7,580

8,286

At 31 March 2024

706

7,580

8,286

Depreciation

At 1 April 2023

198

3,088

3,286

Charge for the year

102

1,517

1,619

At 31 March 2024

300

4,605

4,905

Carrying amount

At 31 March 2024

406

2,975

3,381

At 31 March 2023

508

4,492

5,000

 

Swindon Financial Services Limited

Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

6

Investments

2024
£

2023
£

Investments in subsidiaries

4

4

Subsidiaries

£

Cost or valuation

At 1 April 2023

707,152

At 31 March 2024

707,152

Provision

At 1 April 2023

707,148

At 31 March 2024

707,148

Carrying amount

At 31 March 2024

4

At 31 March 2023

4

Details of undertakings

Details of the investments (including principal place of business of unincorporated entities) in which the company holds 20% or more of the nominal value of any class of share capital are as follows:

Undertaking

Registered office

Holding

Proportion of voting rights and shares held

2024

2023

Subsidiary undertakings

SFS 2021 LTD

Kingston House
Lydiard Fields
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN5 8UB

England and Wales

Ordinary £1 shares

100%

100%

7

Debtors

Current

Note

2024
£

2023
£

Other debtors

10

56,674

54,564

   

56,674

54,564

 

Swindon Financial Services Limited

Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

8

Creditors

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Note

2024
£

2023
£

Due within one year

 

Loans and borrowings

9

58,736

45,386

Other payables

 

47,430

188,747

 

106,166

234,133

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year

Note

2024
£

2023
£

Due after one year

 

Loans and borrowings

9

381,439

340,122

Creditors include loans repayable by instalments of £146,494 (2023 - £158,581) due after more than five years.

9

Loans and borrowings

Non-current loans and borrowings

2024
£

2023
£

Bank borrowings

381,439

340,122

Current loans and borrowings

2024
£

2023
£

Bank borrowings

58,736

45,386

The directors have provided a personal guarantee against the loans above. The loans are also secured on the assets to which they relate.

 

Swindon Financial Services Limited

Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

10

Related party transactions

Transactions with directors

2024

At 1 April 2023
£

Advances to director
£

At 31 March 2024
£

No repayment terms or interest charged

-

1,344

1,344

 

2023

At 1 April 2022
£

Repayments by director
£

At 31 March 2023
£

No repayment terms or interest charged

10

(10)

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