Company registration number SC187460 (Scotland)
Fettes Enterprises Limited
financial statements
for the year ended 31 August 2024
Pages for filing with registrar
Fettes Enterprises Limited
Contents
Page
Balance sheet
1
Statement of changes in equity
Notes to the financial statements
2 - 8
Fettes Enterprises Limited
Balance sheet
as at 31 August 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
4
3,343,137
3,328,336
Investments
5
2
2
3,343,139
3,328,338
Current assets
Stocks
264,187
226,648
Debtors
6
120,500
125,628
Cash at bank and in hand
36,824
66,969
421,511
419,245
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
7
(884,549)
(621,031)
Net current liabilities
(463,038)
(201,786)
Total assets less current liabilities
2,880,101
3,126,552
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
8
(2,568,706)
(2,590,110)
Net assets
311,395
536,442
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
3
3
Profit and loss reserves
311,392
536,439
Total equity
311,395
536,442
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 12 February 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
P Worlledge
Director
Company registration number SC187460 (Scotland)
Fettes Enterprises Limited
Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 August 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Fettes Enterprises Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in Scotland. The registered office is Fettes College, Carrington Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1QX.
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
Going concern
The company has generated a loss of £225,047 during the year to 31 August 2024. The directors have prepared sensitised cash flow forecasts taking account of projected income and expenditure and expect to have sufficient liquid funds available. While the company has net current liabilities of £463,038 at the balance sheet date, these arise due to amounts due to group undertakings of £572,658. The directors have received assurances from its parent undertaking that these amounts will not be called in preference to the company meeting its other obligations. The directors are therefore confident that the company will remain able to meets its liabilities and continue in operational existence for a period of at least twelve months from the approval of these financial statements. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.true
1.3
Turnover
Turnover represents joining and membership fees and charges for the provisions of services to members and their guests including hall letting, catering and sales of goods. Membership fees are apportioned across the period to which they relate and the unexpired portion of fees at the balance sheet date is included in deferred income.
Turnover also represents sales from the Fettes Shop and fees receivable arising from the activities of Fettes the Venue
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.
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:
IT equipment
5 years
Plant and equipment
5 - 10 years
Motor vehicles
5 - 10 years
Fettes Enterprises Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
for the year ended 31 August 2024
1
Accounting policies (continued)
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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.
Fettes College own the land on which the short leasehold buildings are located.
1.5
Fixed asset investments
Interests in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. The investments are assessed for impairment at each reporting date and any impairment losses or reversals of impairment losses are recognised immediately in profit or loss.
A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the company. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.
1.6
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible 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.
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.
Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.
1.7
Stocks
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.
1.8
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand and at bank.
Fettes Enterprises Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
for the year ended 31 August 2024
1
Accounting policies (continued)
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1.9
Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
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.
Classification of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.
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.
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.
Fettes Enterprises Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
for the year ended 31 August 2024
1
Accounting policies (continued)
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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.
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
Gift aid donations to the parent charity are recognised when paid.
2
Employees
The average monthly number of persons employed by the company during the year was:
2024
2023
Number
Number
Total
40
49
3
Interest payable and similar expenses
2024
2023
£
£
Interest payable and similar expenses includes the following:
Interest payable to group undertakings
162,036
125,542
Fettes Enterprises Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
for the year ended 31 August 2024
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4
Tangible fixed assets
Short leasehold buildings
Plant and machinery etc
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 September 2023
5,479,855
725,616
6,205,471
Additions
40,407
146,076
186,483
At 31 August 2024
5,520,262
871,692
6,391,954
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 September 2023
2,350,972
526,163
2,877,135
Depreciation charged in the year
116,941
54,741
171,682
At 31 August 2024
2,467,913
580,904
3,048,817
Carrying amount
At 31 August 2024
3,052,349
290,788
3,343,137
At 31 August 2023
3,128,883
199,453
3,328,336
The land on which the short leasehold buildings are built is leased to the company by Fettes College under a lease which expires in August 2026.
5
Fixed asset investments
2024
2023
£
£
Shares in group undertakings and participating interests
2
2
6
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
35,964
26,879
Other debtors
84,536
98,749
120,500
125,628
Fettes Enterprises Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
for the year ended 31 August 2024
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7
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Trade creditors
75,650
52,558
Amounts owed to group undertakings
572,658
279,590
Taxation and social security
30,343
80,341
Other creditors
205,898
208,542
884,549
621,031
8
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2024
2023
£
£
Other creditors
2,568,706
2,590,110
Other creditors include £2,480,639 of a loan from Fettes College which is subject to interest of 1% above the base rate with no principal repayments due until the loan is repaid in full in June 2026. There is interest of 1% above base rate on the remaining creditors balance which is repayable monthly until March 2029.
9
Audit report information
As the income statement has been omitted from the filing copy of the financial statements, the following information in relation to the audit report on the statutory financial statements is provided in accordance with s444(5B) of the Companies Act 2006:
The auditor's report was unqualified.
Senior Statutory Auditor:
Keith Macpherson
Statutory Auditor:
Henderson Loggie LLP
Date of audit report:
12 February 2025
10
Operating lease commitments
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
26
Fettes Enterprises Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
for the year ended 31 August 2024
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11
Parent company
The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fettes College, a charity registered in Scotland which prepares group financial statements and copies of these can be obtained from The Bursar, Fettes College, Carrington Road, Edinburgh, EH4 1QX.
The company has taken advantage of the exemption available in accordance with section 1AC.35 of FRS102 'Related party disclosures' not to disclose transactions entered into between two or more members of a group, as the company is a wholly owned subsidiary undertaking of the group to which it is party to the transactions.