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Company No: 09353193 (England and Wales)

HARVEST MOON CONFECTIONERY LTD

Financial Statements
For the financial year ended 31 March 2024
Pages for filing with the registrar

HARVEST MOON CONFECTIONERY LTD

Financial Statements

For the financial year ended 31 March 2024

Contents

HARVEST MOON CONFECTIONERY LTD

COMPANY INFORMATION

For the financial year ended 31 March 2024
HARVEST MOON CONFECTIONERY LTD

COMPANY INFORMATION (continued)

For the financial year ended 31 March 2024
DIRECTORS James Edward Hirst
Brian Palmer
John Wherrett
REGISTERED OFFICE Unit 7
Buccaneer Court Airfield Estate
Elvington
York
YO41 4XW
United Kingdom
COMPANY NUMBER 09353193 (England and Wales)
AUDITOR Sowerby
Chartered Accountants and
Statutory Auditor
Beckside Court
Annie Reed Road
Beverley
East Yorkshire
HU17 0LF
HARVEST MOON CONFECTIONERY LTD

BALANCE SHEET

As at 31 March 2024
HARVEST MOON CONFECTIONERY LTD

BALANCE SHEET (continued)

As at 31 March 2024
Note 2024 2023
£ £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 4 87,132 97,639
87,132 97,639
Current assets
Stocks 5 153,910 135,095
Debtors 6 55,477 19,438
Cash at bank and in hand 7 13,867 2,930
223,254 157,463
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 8 ( 857,540) ( 716,067)
Net current liabilities (634,286) (558,604)
Total assets less current liabilities (547,154) (460,965)
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year 9 ( 36,730) ( 47,365)
Net liabilities ( 583,884) ( 508,330)
Capital and reserves
Called-up share capital 10 401,000 401,000
Profit and loss account ( 984,884 ) ( 909,330 )
Total shareholders' deficit ( 583,884) ( 508,330)

The financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and a copy of the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings has not been delivered.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A – small entities. The financial statements of Harvest Moon Confectionery Ltd (registered number: 09353193) were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 28 March 2025. They were signed on its behalf by:

John Wherrett
Director
HARVEST MOON CONFECTIONERY LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the financial year ended 31 March 2024
HARVEST MOON CONFECTIONERY LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the financial year ended 31 March 2024
1. Accounting policies

The principal accounting policies are summarised below. They have all been applied consistently throughout the financial year and to the preceding financial year, unless otherwise stated.

General information and basis of accounting

Harvest Moon Confectionery Ltd (the Company) is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in the United Kingdom under the Companies Act 2006 and is registered in England and Wales. The address of the Company's registered office is Unit 7, Buccaneer Court Airfield Estate, Elvington, York, YO41 4XW, United Kingdom.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain items at fair value, and in accordance with Section 1A of Financial Reporting Standard 102 (FRS 102) ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland’ issued by the Financial Reporting Council and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements are presented in pounds sterling which is the functional currency of the Company and rounded to the nearest £.

Going concern

The directors have assessed the Balance Sheet and likely future cash flows at the date of approving these financial statements.
The director's believe that the company's future prospects, taking into consideration the current environment, show that the company is expected to begin to make profit and generate positive cashflows following the date of this report, giving the company the ability to continue to operate for the foreseeable future. The directors are positive about new opportunities in the near future.

However, it is not possible for the directors to predict this with certainty and formal evidence of confirmed future orders cannot be provided. The directors acknowledge and accept that this, combined with the high gearing level of the business and informal funding structure, indicates that a material uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern.

Foreign currency

Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate of exchange at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the Balance Sheet date are reported at the rates of exchange prevailing at that date.

Exchange differences are recognised in the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings in the period in which they arise except for exchange differences arising on gains or losses on non-monetary items which are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

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.

Turnover is recognised when the significant risks and rewards are considered to have been transferred to the customer.

Employee benefits

Short term benefits
Short-term employee benefits are recognised as an expense in the period they are incurred.

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

Taxation

Current tax
Current tax is provided at amounts expected to be paid (or recoverable) using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the Balance Sheet date.

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, other than investment property and freehold land, at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation, less estimated residual value, of each asset on a straight-line or reducing balance basis over its expected useful life, as follows:

Leasehold improvements 10 % reducing balance
Plant and machinery 10 - 20 % reducing balance
Computer equipment 3 years straight line

Residual value represents the estimated amount which would currently be obtained from disposal of an asset, after deducting estimated costs of disposal, if the asset were already of the age and in the condition expected at the end of its useful life.

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.

Borrowing costs

Interest-bearing borrowings are recognised initially at fair value less attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, interest-bearing borrowings are stated at amorised cost with any differences between the amount initially recognised and redemption value being recognised in the statement of comprehensive income over the period of the borrowings, together with any interest and fees payable, using the effective interest method.

Leases

The Company as lessee
Assets held under finance leases, hire purchase contracts and other similar arrangements, which confer rights and obligations similar to those attached to owned assets, are capitalised as tangible fixed assets at the fair value of the leased asset (or, if lower, the present value of the minimum lease payments as determined at the inception of the lease) and are depreciated over the shorter of the lease terms and their useful lives. The capital elements of future lease obligations are recorded as liabilities, while the interest elements are charged to the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings over the period of the leases to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.

Rentals under operating leases are charged on a straight-line basis over the lease term, even if the payments are not made on such a basis. Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are similarly spread on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Impairment of assets

Assets, other than those measured at fair value, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each Balance Sheet date. If there is objective evidence of impairment, an impairment loss is recognised in the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings as described below.

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to sell, which is equivalent to the net realisable value. Cost includes materials, direct labour and an attributable proportion of manufacturing overheads based on normal levels of activity. Cost is calculated using the FIFO (first-in, first-out) method. Provision is made for obsolete, slow-moving or defective items where appropriate.

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.

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 case the receivables are stated at cost less impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts.

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.

Trade and other creditors

Trade and other creditors are initially recognised at the transaction price and are 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.

Related parties

For the purposes of these financial statements, a party is considered to be related to the company if:

(i) the party has the ability, directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, to control the company or exercise significant influence over the company in making financial and operating policy decisions, or has joint control over the company;
(ii) the company and the party are subject to common control;
(iii) the party is an associate of the company or a joint venture in which the company is a venture
(iv) the party is a member of key management personnel of the company or the company's parent, or a close family member of such an individual, or is an entity under the control, joint control or significant influence of such individuals;
(v) the party is a close family member of a party referred to in (i) or is an entity under the control, joint control or significant influence of such individuals; or
(vi) the party is a post-employment benefit plan which is for the benefit of employees of the company or of any entity that is a related party of the company.
(vii) the party, or any member of a group of which it is part, provides key management personnel services to the company or its parent.

Close family members of an individual are those family members who may be expected to influence, or be influenced by, that individual in their dealings with the entity.

2. Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the Company’s accounting policies, management is required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying values of asses 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 revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

No Key sources of estimation uncertainty are noted by management that have a significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements.

3. Employees

2024 2023
Number Number
Monthly average number of persons employed by the Company during the year, including directors 10 8

4. Tangible assets

Leasehold improve-
ments
Plant and machinery Computer equipment Total
£ £ £ £
Cost
At 01 April 2023 115,594 137,285 1,210 254,089
At 31 March 2024 115,594 137,285 1,210 254,089
Accumulated depreciation
At 01 April 2023 70,614 85,332 504 156,450
Charge for the financial year 4,498 5,605 404 10,507
At 31 March 2024 75,112 90,937 908 166,957
Net book value
At 31 March 2024 40,482 46,348 302 87,132
At 31 March 2023 44,980 51,953 706 97,639

5. Stocks

2024 2023
£ £
Stocks 153,910 135,095

There are no material differences between the replacement cost of stock and the Balance Sheet amounts.

6. Debtors

2024 2023
£ £
Trade debtors 51,753 13,599
Other debtors 3,724 5,839
55,477 19,438

7. Cash and cash equivalents

2024 2023
£ £
Cash at bank and in hand 13,867 2,930

8. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

2024 2023
£ £
Bank loans 7,090 0
Trade creditors 201,551 189,663
Amounts owed to Group undertakings 418,833 352,622
Other taxation and social security 29,926 4,290
Other creditors 200,140 169,492
857,540 716,067

9. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year

2024 2023
£ £
Bank loans 36,730 47,365

There are no amounts included above in respect of which any security has been given by the small entity.

10. Called-up share capital

2024 2023
£ £
Allotted, called-up and fully-paid
960 Ordinary A shares of £ 1.00 each 960 960
40 Ordinary B shares of £ 1.00 each 40 40
400,000 Ordinary C shares of £ 1.00 each 400,000 400,000
401,000 401,000

11. Financial commitments

Commitments

Total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:

2024 2023
£ £
within one year 4,247 12,740
between one and five years 0 4,247
4,247 16,987

12. Related party transactions

The company held a loan due to The Brecks Company Limited, the immediate parent company, of £418,833 (2023: £352,622) as at the year end.

Transactions with the Brecks Company Limited amounted to £36,804 (2023: £32,544).

The company held a loan due to Harvest Moon Trading Limited, a company with common directorship of £135,350 (2023: £103,069) at the year end.

In the current year purchases relating to Harvest Moon Trading Limited amounted to £39,985 (2023: £76,641). The amount due to Harvest Moon Trading Limited at the year end was £138,775 (2023: £98,789). Sales were £278,191 (2023: £163,274) Amounts due from the company at the year end was £32,979 (2023: £3,707).

13. Audit Opinion

The auditor's report on the accounts for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 was qualified.

The qualification in the audit report was as follows:

Basis for Qualification
During our audit work we have been unable to obtain adequate evidence to support the value of finished goods held within the financial statements. Whilst our work on the inventory records that are available has raised no issues, we were unable to satisfy ourselves by alternative means concerning these inventory items held at 31 March 2024. Inventory is included in the balance sheet at £153,910. Consequently, we were unable to determine whether any adjustment to this amount was necessary. In addition, were any adjustment to the inventory balance to be required, the director’s report may also need to be amended.

Arising solely from the limitation on the scope of our work relating to inventory, referred to above:

- We have not obtained all the information and explanations that we considered necessary for the purpose of our audit; and
- We were unable to determine whether adequate accounting records have been kept.

We have nothing further to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
-the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
-certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
-we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or
-the directors were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small companies regime and take advantage of the small companies' exemption from the requirement to prepare a Strategic Report or in preparing the Report of the Directors.

We also draw attention to note 1 in the financial statements, which indicates that the director's believe that the company's future prospects, taking into consideration the current environment, show that the company is expected to begin to make profit and generate positive cashflows following the date of this report, giving the company the ability to continue to operate for the foreseeable future.

However, it is not possible for the directors to predict this with certainty and formal evidence of confirmed future orders cannot be provided. This, combined with the high gearing level of the business and informal funding structure, indicates that a material uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.

The audit report was signed by Elizabeth Blanchard BA (Hons) BFP ACA PGCE on behalf of Sowerby, Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors.

14. Ultimate controlling party

Parent Company:

Brecks Holdings Limited (09880905)
Breighton Airfield, Bubwith, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 6DH

The company is under the control of The Brecks Company Limited.

The ulitmate parent company is Brecks Holdings Limited, by virtue of its 100% shareholding in the Brecks Company.

Consolidation is performed at the ultimate parent company level.

The consolidated accounts of Brecks Holdings Limited are publicly available from Companies House.

The controlling party is J E Hirst.