Company registration number SC239473 (Scotland)
JAMES EWART LTD
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
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JAMES EWART LTD
CONTENTS
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Balance sheet
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 9
JAMES EWART LTD
BALANCE SHEET
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
6
332,589
319,448
Investment property
7
185,475
185,475
518,064
504,923
Current assets
Stocks
53,635
52,325
Debtors
8
6,181
27,293
Cash at bank and in hand
410,492
425,399
470,308
505,017
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
9
(87,652)
(87,884)
Net current assets
382,656
417,133
Total assets less current liabilities
900,720
922,056
Provisions for liabilities
(11,004)
(5,342)
Net assets
889,716
916,714
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
11
2
2
Profit and loss reserves
889,714
916,712
Total equity
889,716
916,714
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
For the financial year ended 31 July 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
JAMES EWART LTD
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
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The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 27 November 2024 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr AD Kennedy
Director
Company registration number SC239473 (Scotland)
JAMES EWART LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
James Ewart Ltd is a private company limited by shares incorporated in Scotland. The registered office is 3 Kaim's Hill, Letham Grange, Angus, DD11 4QY.
1.1
Accounting convention
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Turnover
Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.
Revenue from rental income from leases (net of any incentives given to the lessee) is recognised on a straight line basis over the lease term.
1.3
Intangible fixed assets - goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquisition of unincorporated businesses over the fair value of net assets acquired. It is initially recognised as an asset at cost and is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is considered to have a finite useful life and is amortised on a systematic basis over its expected life. Goodwill is fully amortised.
1.4
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Freehold buildings
2% straight line method
Fixtures and fittings
12.5% straight line method
Computers
12.5% straight line method
Motor vehicles
25% straight line method
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.
JAMES EWART LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
Investment property
Investment Property, which is held to earn rentals and/or capital appreciation, is initially recognised at cost, which includes the purchase cost and any directly attributable expenditure. Subsequently it is measured at fair value at the reporting end date. Changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss.
1.6
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
1.7
Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.
Stocks held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured at the lower of cost and replacement cost, adjusted where applicable for any loss of service potential.
1.8
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.9
Financial instruments
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares 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 payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts 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 creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
1.10
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.
JAMES EWART LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.11
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
Current tax
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.
1.12
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.13
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.14
Leases
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
Rental income from operating leases is recognised on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised on a straight line basis over the lease term.
JAMES EWART LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
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2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
The estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities are as follows.
Key sources of estimation uncertainty
The estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities are as follows.
Valuation of Investment Property
Investment properties are held at fair value in accordance with FRS 102. The valuation of the property has been estimated by the Directors based on their local knowledge of the market for retail property in the local area. They have taken into consideration factors such as physical condition, maintenance, market conditions and obsolesence.
Depreciation
Tangible Fixed Assets are depreciated over a period to reflect their estimated useful lives. The applicability of the assumed lives is reviewed annually, taking into account factors such as physical condition, maintenance and obsolescence.
Fixed assets are also assessed as to whether there are indicators of impairment. This assessment involves consideration of the economic viability for the purpose for which the asset is used.
3
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2024
2023
Number
Number
Total
21
25
4
Taxation
2024
2023
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
41,957
39,878
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
5,662
(841)
Total tax charge
47,619
39,037
JAMES EWART LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
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5
Intangible fixed assets
Goodwill
£
Cost
At 1 August 2023 and 31 July 2024
288,150
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 August 2023 and 31 July 2024
288,150
Carrying amount
At 31 July 2024
At 31 July 2023
6
Tangible fixed assets
Freehold buildings
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 August 2023
324,293
148,927
3,362
46,780
523,362
Additions
14,339
1,290
14,995
30,624
Disposals
(4,925)
(738)
(7,990)
(13,653)
At 31 July 2024
324,293
158,341
3,914
53,785
540,333
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 August 2023
30,467
126,667
2,448
44,332
203,914
Depreciation charged in the year
6,464
6,549
388
4,082
17,483
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(4,925)
(738)
(7,990)
(13,653)
At 31 July 2024
36,931
128,291
2,098
40,424
207,744
Carrying amount
At 31 July 2024
287,362
30,050
1,816
13,361
332,589
At 31 July 2023
293,826
22,260
914
2,448
319,448
7
Investment property
2024
£
Fair value
At 1 August 2023 and 31 July 2024
185,475
Investment property was reclassified as the property has been let and occupied by a third party. The property was transferred at net book value as at 31 July 2022 the directors consider this value to reflect current market value at the year end.
JAMES EWART LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
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8
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
1,924
22,947
Other debtors
2,691
2,693
Prepayments and accrued income
1,566
1,653
6,181
27,293
9
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Trade creditors
25,992
24,329
Corporation tax
42,007
39,878
Other taxation and social security
8,157
10,488
Other creditors
1,561
3,569
Accruals and deferred income
9,935
9,620
87,652
87,884
10
Deferred taxation
The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the company and movements thereon:
Liabilities
Liabilities
2024
2023
Balances:
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
11,004
5,342
2024
Movements in the year:
£
Liability at 1 August 2023
5,342
Charge to profit or loss
5,662
Liability at 31 July 2024
11,004
11
Called up share capital
2024
2023
2024
2023
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary Shares of £1 each
2
2
2
2
JAMES EWART LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
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12
Operating lease commitments
Lessor
At the reporting end date the company had contracted with tenants for the following minimum lease payments:
2024
2023
£
£
106,400
124,640