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Registered number: 13565527
Peter Cotton Consultancy Limited
Unaudited Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 August 2024
Deans
Gibson House Hurricane Court
Hurricane Close
Stafford
ST16 1GZ
Contents
Page
Balance Sheet 1—2
Notes to the Financial Statements 3—4
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Balance Sheet
Registered number: 13565527
2024 2023
Notes £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets 4 97 233
97 233
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 5 6,976 9,658
Cash at bank and in hand 47,774 32,940
54,750 42,598
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 6 (11,326 ) (13,330 )
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) 43,424 29,268
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 43,521 29,501
NET ASSETS 43,521 29,501
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Called up share capital 7 10 1
Profit and Loss Account 43,511 29,500
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 43,521 29,501
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For the year ending 31 August 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The member has not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The director acknowledges his responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The company has taken advantage of section 444(1) of the Companies Act 2006 and opted not to deliver to the registrar a copy of the company's Profit and Loss Account.
On behalf of the board
Mr P T Cotton
Director
29 March 2025
The notes on pages 3 to 4 form part of these financial statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
1. General Information
Peter Cotton Consultancy Limited is a private company, limited by shares, registered in England & Wales.  The company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the Company Information page.
2. Accounting Policies
2.1. Basis of Preparation of 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.
The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the company and rounded to the nearest £.
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below.  These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.
2.2. Turnover
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of VAT and trade discounts.  The policies adopted for the recognition of turnover are as follows:
Rendering of services
When the outcome of a transaction can be estimated reliably, turnover from toxicology consultancy services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion at the balance sheet date.  Stage of completion is measured by reference to the date the service is provided.
2.3. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.  Cost includes costs directly attributable to making the asset capable of operating as intended.  Depreciation is provided at the following rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Computer Equipment 3 Years % SL
2.4. Taxation
Taxation for the year 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.
Deferred tax
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 year 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.
2.5. Debtors and creditors receivable / payable within one year
Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price.  Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in the profit and loss account in other administrative expenses.
3. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees, including directors, during the year was: 1 (2023: 1)
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4. Tangible Assets
Computer Equipment
£
Cost
As at 1 September 2023 700
Additions 145
As at 31 August 2024 845
Depreciation
As at 1 September 2023 467
Provided during the period 281
As at 31 August 2024 748
Net Book Value
As at 31 August 2024 97
As at 1 September 2023 233
5. Debtors
2024 2023
£ £
Due within one year
Trade debtors 346 4,458
Prepayments and accrued income 6,630 5,200
6,976 9,658
6. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
2024 2023
£ £
Corporation tax 4,562 6,947
Accruals and deferred income 1,638 1,560
Director's loan account 5,126 4,823
11,326 13,330
7. Share Capital
2024 2023
Allotted, called up and fully paid £ £
10 Ordinary Shares of £ 1.00 each 10 1
Shares issued during the period: £
9 Ordinary Shares of £ 1.00 each 9
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