Company registration number:
Swaddledown Farms Limited
for the Year Ended 30 April 2024
Swaddledown Farms Limited
Contents
Company Information |
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Balance Sheet |
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Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements |
Swaddledown Farms Limited
Company Information
Directors |
G Moyse P Moyse |
Company secretary |
G Moyse |
Registered office |
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Accountants |
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Swaddledown Farms Limited
(Registration number: 04196019)
Balance Sheet as at 30 April 2024
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Fixed assets |
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Tangible assets |
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Biological assets |
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Current assets |
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Biological assets |
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Stocks |
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Debtors |
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Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year |
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Net current liabilities |
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Total assets less current liabilities |
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Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year |
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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 |
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100 |
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Profit and loss account |
321,209 |
283,228 |
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Total equity |
321,309 |
283,328 |
Swaddledown Farms Limited
(Registration number: 04196019)
Balance Sheet as at 30 April 2024
For the financial year ending 30 April 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. |
Approved and authorised by the
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Swaddledown Farms Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 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 are presented in Sterling (£) and have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 Section 1A - 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006.
Basis of preparation
These financial statements are presented in Sterling (£) and 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 livestock and the receipt of government grants. Turnover is shown net of VAT and is recognised at the point of dispatch for the sale of livestock and in the period to which the government grant relates.
Government grants
Income from government grants is recognised within turnover when the conditions for receipt have been complied with and there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received.
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.
Swaddledown Farms Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2024
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.
Basic payment scheme
Basic payment scheme (BPS) entitlements are initially recognised at cost. Cost for originally granted BPS entitlements is the fair value on transition to FRS102 and has been recognised through a debit to intangible assets and a credit to deferred income. Both purchased and granted entitlements are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. For granted entitlements deferred income is released to the profit and loss account as other operating income at the same rate at which the intangible asset is being amortised.
Asset class |
Amortisation method and rate |
Basic payment scheme entitlements |
8 years straight line |
Swaddledown Farms Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2024
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 of tangible assets
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 |
Plant & machinery |
15% reducing balance basis |
Motor vehicles |
25% reducing balance basis |
Tractors |
15% reducing balance basis |
Office equipment |
25% reducing balance basis |
Biological non current assets
Biological assets held for continuing use within the business are classified as fixed assets. Such assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment. Assets within the classification comprise a suckler cow herd and a flock of sheep.
Depreciation of biological non current assets
Depreciation is charged so as to write off the cost of assets, less their estimated selling price less costs to sale, over their useful economic life as follows:
Asset class |
Depreciation method and rate |
Dairy herd |
Depreciated to cull value over useful life of 5 years on straight line basis |
Sheep flock |
Depreciated to cull value over useful life of 4 years on straight line basis |
Biological current assets
Biological assets not held for continuing use within the business are classified as current assets. Such assets are measured at cost less accumulated impairment. Assets within this classification comprise beef youngstock and lambs.
Stocks
Stocks comprising agricultural produce (ie crops in store) and deadstock such as feed, seed, fertiliser and sprays are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price, less costs to complete and sell. Agricultural produce (ie crops in store) harvested from biological assets are measured at the point of harvest.
Swaddledown Farms Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2024
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. 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.
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 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.
Swaddledown Farms Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2024
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.
Assets held under hire purchase agreements are capitalised as tangible fixed assets with the future obligation being recognised as a liability. Finance costs are recognised in the Profit and Loss Account calculated at a constant periodic rate of interest over the term of the liability.
Leases
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee.
Assets held under finance leases are recognised at the lower of their fair value at inception of the lease and the present value of the minimum lease payments. These assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the useful life of the asset and the lease term. The corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation.
Lease payments are apportioned between finance costs in the profit and loss account and reduction of the lease obligation so as to achieve a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
Security is provided by way of the assets themselves.
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.
Staff numbers |
The average number of persons employed by the company (including directors) during the year, was
Swaddledown Farms Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2024
Intangible assets |
BPS Entitlements |
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Cost or valuation |
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At 1 May 2023 |
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At 30 April 2024 |
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Amortisation |
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At 30 April 2024 |
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Carrying amount |
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At 30 April 2024 |
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At 30 April 2023 |
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Tangible assets |
Plant and machinery |
Motor vehicles |
Total |
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Cost or valuation |
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At 1 May 2023 |
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Additions |
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Disposals |
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At 30 April 2024 |
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Depreciation |
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At 1 May 2023 |
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Charge for the year |
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Eliminated on disposal |
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At 30 April 2024 |
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Carrying amount |
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At 30 April 2024 |
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At 30 April 2023 |
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Swaddledown Farms Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2024
Non current biological assets |
Beef herd |
Sheep flock |
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Cost or valuation |
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At 1 May 2023 |
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Additions |
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At 30 April 2024 |
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Depreciation |
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At 1 May 2023 |
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Charge for the year |
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At 30 April 2024 |
27,269 |
40,612 |
67,881 |
Carrying amount |
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At 30 April 2024 |
105,330 |
161,736 |
267,066 |
At 30 April 2023 |
101,546 |
161,230 |
262,776 |
Current biological assets |
Beef youngstock
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Sheep youngstock
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Total |
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Cost or valuation |
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At 1 May 2023 |
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Additions |
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Disposals |
(613,576) |
(238,875) |
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At 30 April 2024 |
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Carrying amount |
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At 30 April 2024 |
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At 30 April 2023 |
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Stocks |
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2023 |
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Other inventories |
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Swaddledown Farms Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2024
Debtors |
Current |
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2023 |
Trade debtors |
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Other debtors |
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Swaddledown Farms Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2024
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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Accruals and deferred income |
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Corporation tax |
21,347 |
18,674 |
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Other creditors |
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Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
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2024 |
2023 |
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Due after one year |
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Loans and borrowings |
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Loans and borrowings |
Non-current loans and borrowings
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2023 |
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Hire purchase contracts |
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Current loans and borrowings
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2023 |
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Bank overdrafts |
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Hire purchase contracts |
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Swaddledown Farms Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2024
Bank borrowings
Bank loans and overdrafts are secured by a debenture held by the company's bankers over the current and future assets of the Company.
Net obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts are secured by fixed charges over the assets to which they relate.