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REGISTERED NUMBER: 00526811 (England and Wales)















WHEATCROFT COLLECTIONS LIMITED

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL 2023 TO 30 MARCH 2024






WHEATCROFT COLLECTIONS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 00526811)

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL 2023 TO 30 MARCH 2024










Page

Company Information 1

Balance Sheet 2 to 3

Notes to the Financial Statements 4 to 8

Chartered Certified Accountants' Report 9

WHEATCROFT COLLECTIONS LIMITED

COMPANY INFORMATION
FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL 2023 TO 30 MARCH 2024







DIRECTORS: K Wheatcroft
Mrs A M Wheatcroft





SECRETARY: Mrs A M Wheatcroft





REGISTERED OFFICE: 4 Bank Court
Weldon Road
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 5RF





REGISTERED NUMBER: 00526811 (England and Wales)





ACCOUNTANTS: Essex Abel Ltd
4 Bank Court
Weldon Road
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 5RF

WHEATCROFT COLLECTIONS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 00526811)

BALANCE SHEET
30 MARCH 2024

2024 2023
Notes £    £    £    £   
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets 4 46,495,695 41,688,392

CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks 240,650 215,540
Debtors 5 84,025 389,527
Cash at bank and in hand 250,475 248,884
575,150 853,951
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year 6 4,595,803 4,033,709
NET CURRENT LIABILITIES (4,020,653 ) (3,179,758 )
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES

42,475,042

38,508,634

CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one
year

7

(25,000,000

)

(21,001,495

)

PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES (98,595 ) (84,075 )
NET ASSETS 17,376,447 17,423,064

CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Called up share capital 10,101,000 10,101,000
Retained earnings 7,275,447 7,322,064
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 17,376,447 17,423,064

The company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the period ended 30 March 2024.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the period ended 30 March 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for:
(a)ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
(b)preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of each financial year and of its profit or loss for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company.

WHEATCROFT COLLECTIONS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 00526811)

BALANCE SHEET - continued
30 MARCH 2024


The financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

In accordance with Section 444 of the Companies Act 2006, the Income Statement has not been delivered.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 20 March 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:





K Wheatcroft - Director


WHEATCROFT COLLECTIONS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 00526811)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL 2023 TO 30 MARCH 2024


1. STATUTORY INFORMATION

Wheatcroft Collections Limited is a private company, limited by shares, registered in England and Wales. The company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the Company Information page.

The presentation currency of the financial statements is Pound Sterling (£) and they are rounded to the nearest £1.

The previous accounting period was lengthened to 15 months to align with the tax year, meaning that the comparatives are not entirely comparable.

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" including the provisions of Section 1A "Small Entities" and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Significant judgements and estimates
In the application of the Company's accounting policies, which are described in the accounting policies, management is required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and underlying assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

The key sources of estimation uncertainty that have a significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements are described below.

Tangible fixed asset useful lives
Tangible fixed assets are depreciated over their useful lives taking into account residual values where
appropriate. The actual lives of the assets are assessed annually and may vary depending on a number of factors. In re-assessing the asset lives, factors such as product life cycles and maintenance programmes are taken into account.

Turnover
Turnover represents net invoiced income from the operation of a museum, licence fee income and the sale of classic cars and military memorabilia, excluding value added tax and is recognised on an accruals basis.

WHEATCROFT COLLECTIONS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 00526811)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL 2023 TO 30 MARCH 2024


2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Freehold property -2% on cost
Short leasehold-2% on cost
Plant & machinery-10%, 20% and 25% on cost
Motor vehicles -25% on reducing balance
Museum exhibits-0% and 5% on cost
Freehold land is not depreciated

Depreciation is not provided on museum cars and some exhibits where the director's are of the opinion that cars are maintained to such a high standard, such that any depreciation would be immaterial to the financial statements.

The carrying value of these assets is reviewed annually and any permanent diminution in value is provided for in the profit and loss account.

Stocks
Stock is stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Stock is recognised as an expense in the period in which the related revenue is recognised.

The cost of stock is based on the aggregated actual cost price and includes expenditure incurred in acquiring stock, production or conversion costs, and other costs incurred in bringing them to their existing location and condition.

Taxation
Taxation for the period comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Income Statement, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity.

Current or deferred taxation assets and liabilities are not discounted.

Current tax is recognised at the amount of tax payable using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.

Taxation
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the balance sheet date.

Timing differences arise from the inclusion of income and expenses in tax assessments in periods different from those in which they are recognised in financial statements. Deferred tax is measured using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the period end and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference.

Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits.

Foreign currencies
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of transaction. Exchange differences are taken into account in arriving at the operating result.

WHEATCROFT COLLECTIONS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 00526811)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL 2023 TO 30 MARCH 2024


2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the company's pension scheme are charged to profit or loss in the period to which they relate.

Trade and other debtors
Trade and other debtors are initially recognised at the transaction price and thereafter stated at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts except where the effect of discounting would be immaterial. In such cases, the debtors are stated at cost less impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts.

Trade and other creditors
Trade and other creditors are initially recognised at fair value and thereafter stated at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the effect of discounting would be immaterial, in which case they are stated at cost.

Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank and on hand, demand deposits with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and bank overdrafts. In the balance sheet, bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings or current liabilities when applicable.

Financial instruments
The company only enters into basic financial instruments transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other accounts receivable and payable, loans from banks and other third parties, loans to related parties.

Debt instruments, like loans and other accounts receivable and payable, are initially measured at present value of the future payments and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Debt instruments that are payable or receivable within one year, typically trade payables or receivables, are measured, initially and subsequently, at the undiscounted amount of the cash or other consideration, expected to be paid or received. However if the arrangements of a short-term instrument constitute a financing transaction, like the payment of a trade debt deferred beyond normal business terms or financed at a rate of interest that is not a market rate or in case of an outright short-term loan not at market rate, the financial asset or liability is measured, initially and subsequently, at the present value of the future payment discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument.

Provisions for liabilities
Provisions are recognised when the group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that the group will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation.

Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the amount expected to be required to settle the obligation is recognised at present value using a pre-tax discount rate. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period it arises.

3. EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS

The average number of employees during the period was 3 (2023 - 3 ) .

WHEATCROFT COLLECTIONS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 00526811)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL 2023 TO 30 MARCH 2024


4. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Plant and
Land and machinery
buildings etc Totals
£    £    £   
COST
At 1 April 2023 1,545,822 42,082,718 43,628,540
Additions 158,278 4,877,560 5,035,838
Disposals - (38,155 ) (38,155 )
At 30 March 2024 1,704,100 46,922,123 48,626,223
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2023 229,720 1,710,428 1,940,148
Charge for period 33,090 172,502 205,592
Eliminated on disposal - (15,212 ) (15,212 )
At 30 March 2024 262,810 1,867,718 2,130,528
NET BOOK VALUE
At 30 March 2024 1,441,290 45,054,405 46,495,695
At 31 March 2023 1,316,102 40,372,290 41,688,392

5. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024 2023
£    £   
Trade debtors 650 310,652
Other debtors 83,375 78,875
84,025 389,527

6. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024 2023
£    £   
Hire purchase contracts (see note 8) 1,495 1,794
Trade creditors 825,813 370,848
Amounts owed to group undertakings 3,223,767 3,092,364
Taxation and social security 1,632 11,480
Other creditors 543,096 557,223
4,595,803 4,033,709

7. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE
YEAR
2024 2023
£    £   
Hire purchase contracts (see note 8) - 1,495
Amounts owed to group undertakings 25,000,000 21,000,000
25,000,000 21,001,495

WHEATCROFT COLLECTIONS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 00526811)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL 2023 TO 30 MARCH 2024


8. LEASING AGREEMENTS

Minimum lease payments fall due as follows:

Hire purchase contracts
2024 2023
£    £   
Net obligations repayable:
Within one year 1,495 1,794
Between one and five years - 1,495
1,495 3,289

The above minimum lease payments are committed to be paid in respect of hire purchase contracts.

Non-cancellable operating leases
2024 2023
£    £   
Within one year 29,504 29,504
Between one and five years 90,281 119,785
119,785 149,289

The above payments under non-cancellable operating leases are committed to be paid in respect of land and buildings.

9. SECURED DEBTS

The following secured debts are included within creditors:

2024 2023
£    £   
Hire purchase contracts 1,495 3,289

The hire purchase contracts are secured by the assets they relate to.

10. CAPITAL COMMITMENTS
2024 2023
£    £   
Contracted but not provided for in the
financial statements - 549,439

This relates to the total anticipated build costs in relation to one ongoing project and an asset purchased after-date.

11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

The company has taken advantage of exemption, under the terms of Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland', not to disclose related party transactions with wholly owned subsidiaries within the group.

CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ON THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
WHEATCROFT COLLECTIONS LIMITED


The following reproduces the text of the report prepared for the directors in respect of the company's annual unaudited financial statements. In accordance with the Companies Act 2006, the company is only required to file a Balance Sheet. Readers are cautioned that the Profit and loss account and certain other primary statements and the Report of the Directors are not required to be filed with the Registrar of Companies.

In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have prepared for your approval the financial statements of Wheatcroft Collections Limited for the period ended 30 March 2024 which comprise the Income Statement, Balance Sheet and the related notes from the company's accounting records and from information and explanations you have given us.

As a practising member firm of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, we are subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed at http://www.accaglobal.com/rulebook.

This report is made solely to the Board of Directors of Wheatcroft Collections Limited, as a body, in accordance with the terms of our engagement letter dated 26 October 2015. Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the financial statements of Wheatcroft Collections Limited and state those matters that we have agreed to state to the Board of Directors of Wheatcroft Collections Limited, as a body, in this report in accordance with the requirements of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants as detailed at
https://www.accaglobal.com/content/dam/ACCA_Global/Technical/fact/tf-163-jan-24.pdf.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and its Board of Directors, as a body, for our work or for this report.

It is your duty to ensure that Wheatcroft Collections Limited has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare statutory financial statements that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and loss of Wheatcroft Collections Limited. You consider that Wheatcroft Collections Limited is exempt from the statutory audit requirement for the period.

We have not been instructed to carry out an audit or a review of the financial statements of Wheatcroft Collections Limited. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the statutory financial statements.






Essex Abel Ltd
4 Bank Court
Weldon Road
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 5RF


20 March 2025