Registration number:
Seacourt Limited
for the Year Ended 29 February 2024
Seacourt Limited
Contents
Directors' Report |
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Balance Sheet |
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Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements |
Seacourt Limited
Directors' Report for the Year Ended 29 February 2024
The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 29 February 2024.
Directors of the company
The directors who held office during the year were as follows:
Principal activity
The principal activity of the company is design and printing
Business Review
The Directors are pleased to present the Accounts for the year ended 29 February 2024. Sales decreased on 2023, however the Gross Profit margin percentage increased compared to the prior year.
In early 2023, the monthly sales decreased, however the Directors took early decisions to increase margins and reduced overheads, party enabled by the implantation of the new ERP system. As a result, with the better Gross Profit margin and lower overheads, meant that Pre-Tax Profit increased from 4% to 7% of Sales. Capital expenditure in 2024 mainly comprised a replacement Tesla car. Cash flow for the year was cash positive, with overall borrowing well down on the prior year. Since the change in ownership in 2008, Seacourt has now invested over £2.1m in updated buildings and plant and equipment.
During the year, Seacourt continued to operate its Planet Positive strategy, and indeed Seacourt achieved B Corp re-certification and a record score in August 2024. Seacourt has been recognised as being “Best for the World in 2021, 2022 and 2023” Placing Seacourt in the top 5% of all B Corps globally for environmental excellence. Certified B Corporations are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance people, profit and purpose. Society’s most challenging problems cannot be solved by government and non-profits alone. By harnessing the power of business, B Corps use profits and growth as a means to a greater end: positive impact for their employees, communities, and the environment. The Directors are grateful for the commitment of Seacourt's loyal employees.
Principal risks & uncertainties
The principal risks facing the company are related to supply chain, customer concentration and interest rates. In common with most UK manufacturers the company is reliant on its supply chain to be able to meet customer demand. The Directors work hard to ensure good working relationships with key suppliers to mitigate this risk. Customer concentration is mitigated through diversifying the customer base and by agreeing long term service level agreements with larger customers. And in addition the Debtor risk is covered by credit insurance. The company exposure to increases in interest rates is mitigated by over 60% of loan borrowing being on fixed rates, with only the 2008 term loan on a variable rate, albeit an attractive one of Base rate plus 1.35%.
Seacourt Limited
Directors' Report for the Year Ended 29 February 2024
Small companies provision statement
This report has 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.
Approved by the
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Director
Seacourt Limited
(Registration number: 00872907)
Balance Sheet as at 29 February 2024
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Net current liabilities |
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Total assets less current liabilities |
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Provisions for liabilities |
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Net assets |
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Capital and reserves |
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Called up share capital |
10,122 |
10,122 |
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Revaluation reserve |
495,280 |
495,280 |
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Retained earnings |
261,839 |
254,153 |
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Shareholders' funds |
767,241 |
759,555 |
For the financial year ending 29 February 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors' responsibilities:
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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
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Director
Seacourt Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 29 February 2024
General information |
The company is a private company limited by share capital, incorporated in England and Wales.
The address of its registered office is:
These financial statements were authorised for issue by the
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.
Revenue recognition
Turnover comprises the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the sale of goods and 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.
Government grants
The company received government grants in respect of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. These grants are recognised using the accruals model and as such are recorded in the profit and loss account in the period in which the company is entitled to such grants as a result of having furloughed staff members.
Government grants provided for capital assets are amortised over the life of the assets in line with depreciation.
Seacourt Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 29 February 2024
Tax
The tax expense 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.
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 tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences between taxable profits and profits reported in the financial statements.
Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised when 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.
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:
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Depreciation method and rate |
Property improvements |
20% reducing balance |
Motor vehicles |
20% straight line |
Plant and machinery |
10 - 20% reducing balance |
Trade debtors
Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.
Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. 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.
Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.
The cost of finished goods and work in progress comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. At each reporting date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stocks are impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell; the impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.
Seacourt Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 29 February 2024
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.
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.
Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the company has an obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event, it is probable that the company will be required to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
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.
Staff numbers |
The average number of persons employed by the company (including directors) during the year, was
Seacourt Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 29 February 2024
Tangible assets |
Land and buildings |
Furniture, fittings and equipment |
Motor vehicles |
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Charge for the year |
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At 29 February 2024 |
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Carrying amount |
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At 29 February 2024 |
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At 28 February 2023 |
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Included within the net book value of land and buildings above is £845,492 (2023 - £864,606) in respect of freehold land and buildings.
Stocks |
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Work in progress |
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Other inventories |
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Seacourt Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 29 February 2024
Debtors |
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Trade debtors |
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Amounts owed by group companies |
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Prepayments |
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Other debtors |
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Creditors |
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
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Due within one year |
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Loans and borrowings |
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Trade creditors |
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Taxation and social security |
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Accruals and deferred income |
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Other creditors |
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Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
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Due after one year |
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Loans and borrowings |
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Share capital |
Allotted, called up and fully paid shares
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10,000 |
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10,000 |
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63 |
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63 |
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39 |
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39 |
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Seacourt Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 29 February 2024
Loans and borrowings |
Non-current loans and borrowings
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Bank borrowings |
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Current loans and borrowings
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Bank borrowings |
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Bank borrowings
The carrying amount at year end is £ The loans and overdrafts are secured on the fixed assets of the company. |
Related party transactions |
Summary of transactions with other related parties
All amount due from directors were repaid within 9 months of the year end.