Company registration number SC104477
A W LAING LTD.
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
A W LAING LTD.
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
Page
Balance sheet
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 9
A W LAING LTD.
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 MAY 2024
31 May 2024
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2024
2023
as restated
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
4
791,965
528,081
Current assets
Stocks
1,168,457
828,012
Debtors
5
1,047,687
1,243,296
Cash at bank and in hand
659,572
409,871
2,875,716
2,481,179
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(904,108)
(509,484)
Net current assets
1,971,608
1,971,695
Total assets less current liabilities
2,763,573
2,499,776
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
7
(30,838)
-
0
Provisions for liabilities
8
(63,612)
(59,318)
Net assets
2,669,123
2,440,458
Capital and reserves
Allotted, called up and fully paid share capital
50
50
Profit and loss reserves
2,669,073
2,440,408
Total equity
2,669,123
2,440,458
A W LAING LTD.
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT
31 MAY 2024
31 May 2024
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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 May 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.

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 29 January 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr R J Laing
Mrs I J Laing
Director
Director
Mr G J Laing
Director
Company Registration No. SC104477
A W LAING LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

A W Laing Ltd. is a private company limited by shares incorporated in Scotland. The registered office is 78 High Street, Grantown on Spey, Moray, PH26 3EL.

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 represents work done and sales of completed houses, net of Valued Added Tax arising from the provision of building services.

 

Revenue is earned when, and to the extent that, the company obtains the right to consideration in exchange for its performance under building contracts. It is measured at the fair value of the right to consideration, which represents amounts chargeable to clients, including recoverable expenses, but excluding Value Added Tax.

 

For incomplete contracts, an assessment is made to the extent to which revenue has been earned. This assessment takes into account the nature of the work, its stage of completion and relevant contract terms.

Any unbilled revenue is included in debtors under 'amounts recoverable under contracts'.

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, which is 20 years.

 

For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to the cash-generating units expected to benefit from the acquisition. Cash-generating units to which goodwill has been allocated are tested for impairment at least annually, or more frequently when there is an indication that the unit may be impaired. If the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than the carrying amount of the unit, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit pro-rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the unit.

A W LAING LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
1
Accounting policies (Continued)
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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 land and buildings
2% on cost
Plant and equipment
15% on reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings
50% straight line
Computers
15% on reducing balance
Motor vehicles
25% on reducing balance

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.

1.5
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.

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.

1.6
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.

 

At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.

1.7
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.

A W LAING LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
1
Accounting policies (Continued)
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1.8
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.

1.9
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.

1.10
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.

A W LAING LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 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.

 

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.

1.11
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.

1.12
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

1.13
Leases

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.

1.14
Government grants

Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the grants will be received.

 

Government grants relating to turnover are recognised as income over the periods when the related costs are incurred. Grants relating to an asset are recognised in income systematically over the asset's expected useful life. If part of such a grant is deferred it is recognised as deferred income rather than being deducted from the asset's carrying amount.

2
Employees

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:

2024
2023
Number
Number
Total
35
34
A W LAING LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
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3
Intangible fixed assets
Goodwill
£
Cost
At 1 June 2023 and 31 May 2024
95,000
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 June 2023 and 31 May 2024
95,000
Carrying amount
At 31 May 2024
-
0
At 31 May 2023
-
0
4
Tangible fixed assets
Freehold land and buildings
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 June 2023
325,570
331,852
30,445
67,918
314,605
1,070,390
Additions
251,271
26,401
-
0
1,657
79,226
358,555
Disposals
-
0
-
0
-
0
-
0
(45,696)
(45,696)
At 31 May 2024
576,841
358,253
30,445
69,575
348,135
1,383,249
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 June 2023
34,760
256,047
30,244
46,857
174,401
542,309
Depreciation charged in the year
4,566
15,331
201
3,408
49,421
72,927
Eliminated in respect of disposals
-
0
-
0
-
0
-
0
(23,952)
(23,952)
At 31 May 2024
39,326
271,378
30,445
50,265
199,870
591,284
Carrying amount
At 31 May 2024
537,515
86,875
-
0
19,310
148,265
791,965
At 31 May 2023
290,810
75,805
201
21,061
140,204
528,081
5
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
315,729
151,012
Other debtors
731,958
1,092,284
1,047,687
1,243,296
A W LAING LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
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6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Trade creditors
741,641
404,058
Taxation and social security
150,136
94,153
Other creditors
12,331
11,273
904,108
509,484

The Royal Bank of Scotland hold a bond and floating charge over all property and assets of the company and they also hold standard security over subjects at Dalrachney, Carrbridge.

 

Mr and Mrs Eccles also hold security over land at Station Road, Nethybridge.

 

7
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2024
2023
£
£
Other creditors
30,838
-
0
8
Provisions for liabilities
2024
2023
£
£
Deferred tax liabilities
9
63,612
59,318
A W LAING LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
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9
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
63,612
59,318
2024
Movements in the year:
£
Liability at 1 June 2023
59,318
Charge to profit or loss
4,294
Liability at 31 May 2024
63,612
10
Related party transactions

At 31 May 2024 the company owed the directors £5,338 (2023: £6,075). This loan is unsecured, interest free and has no fixed terms of repayment.

11
Prior period adjustment

A prior year adjustment was required as some initial costs relating to a new workshop had been treated as revenue expenses last year. These have now been restated to include as part of the related fixed asset cost. The impact of this adjustment was as follows:

Changes to the balance sheet
As previously reported
Adjustment
As restated at 31 May 2023
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
523,151
4,930
528,081
Capital and reserves
Profit and loss reserves
2,435,478
4,930
2,440,408
Changes to the profit and loss account
As previously reported
Adjustment
As restated
Period ended 31 May 2023
£
£
£
Cost of sales
(4,551,475)
4,930
(4,546,545)
Profit for the financial period
332,754
4,930
337,684
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