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BECKETT'S FOODS LIMITED










ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

 
BECKETT'S FOODS LIMITED
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
G Avrain 
A Clarke 
J Cornes 
T Cornes 
S Rutherford 




Company secretary
G Avrain



Registered number
02257171



Registered office
Oak House
Heyford Close

Aldermans Green

Coventry

West Midlands

CV2 2QB




Independent auditor
MHA
Statutory Auditors

11 Merus Court

Meridian Business Park

Leicester

LE19 1RJ





 
BECKETT'S FOODS LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Strategic Report
 
1 - 3
Directors' Report
 
4 - 8
Independent Auditor's Report
 
9 - 12
Statement of Comprehensive Income
 
13
Balance Sheet
 
14 - 15
Statement of Changes in Equity
 
16
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
17 - 34


 
BECKETT'S FOODS LIMITED
 
 
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Introduction
 
The principal activity of the Company during the year continues to be that of meat purchasing and processing with a focus on bacon.

Business review
 
Turnover has decreased by £2,027,969 (-1.1%) during the year from £186,553,866 in 2023 to £184,525,897 in 2024. 
Gross profit margins increased from 11.7% in 2023 to 12.3% in 2024. This is driven by proactive management and mitigation of cost inflation in materials, energy, transport and labour. 
Operating profit margin increased from 0.2% to 0.3% in 2023 and 2024 respectively, due to efficiencies achieved in our operations.
The directors will seek to improve profitability further with additional investment in the site and increased focus on costs and efficiencies.

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The directors have assessed the principal risks and uncertainties as listed below.
Credit risk and price risk
The Company sources its products from a number of suppliers and is exposed to changes in the market prices of its commodities. To mitigate increases in prices, the Company continues to source its products from a number of different suppliers and periodically reviews its agreements with suppliers to ensure these are on commercially favourable terms.
The Company faces constant pressure from customers to reduce prices, highlighting the importance of commodity buying prices. This also places additional pressure on margins. To mitigate this risk, the Company continues to undertake perpetual cost review processes to make savings where possible. New credit customers are only accepted after they have been approved by the credit controller.
Liquidity risk
The Company is financed with appropriate long-term and short-term finance to match the needs of the business.

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BECKETT'S FOODS LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Financial key performance indicators
 
Key performance indicators used by the Company are as follows;
- Turnover;
- Gross profit margin; and
- Profit on ordinary activities before taxation.
Details of the key performance indicators are shown in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.
The non financial key performance indicator of the Company is whether the Company continues to pass food health & safety audits, which it continually does.
Directors' statement of compliance with duty to promote the success of the Group.
Section S172 (1) Statement
During the year, the directors have had regard to the matters set out in S172 (1) (a) to (f) of the Companies Act 2006 whilst performing their duties. Whilst making decisions the directors ensure that they have acted in good faith, in a way they believe would promote the success of the Company for the benefit of its members as a whole.
Specifically, the directors have considered the following:
a.  The likely consequences of any decision in the long term;
b.  The interests of the Company's employees;
c.  The need to foster the Company's business relationships with suppliers, customers and others;
d.  The impact of the Company's operations on the community and the environment;
e.  The desirability of the Company maintaining a reputation for high standards of business conduct; and
f.   The need to act fairly between members of the Company.
S172 (1) (a) The likely consequences of any decision in the long term
The directors understand the business and the environment in which it operates. This is key to understanding the likely consequences of any long term decisions. There is a clear plan for growth which ensures they continue to sell quality products, satisfying customer and shareholder needs, amongst other stakeholders. Continually improving environmental performance and operating methods in line with key laws and regulations are integral and fundamental parts of the business strategy. This strategy is key to ensuring the Company is delivering on their duty of care for the benefit of future generations. 
S172 (1) (b) The interests of the Company's employees
The directors recognise that the employees are key to the business and its success. What makes them different is their approach to relationships, which extends past the expected customer focus, to all their employees. Employee welfare and wellbeing is of upmost importance and they ensure all employees work in a safe and healthy environment and this is supported through regular external health and safety compliance checks. The directors regularly engage with employees through internal communication methods. When making decisions, the directors consider which course of action best delivers the Company strategy in the long term, taking into consideration all stakeholders of the Company, including the employees.
S172 (1) (c) The need to foster the Company's business relationships with suppliers, customers and others
The directors recognise that building relationships with suppliers and customers is also key to the success of the business. Their objective is to become a key partner, delivering quality products each time. This can only be achieved if they are also building relationships with their key suppliers. The directors recognise that working with suppliers and customers is also key to ensuring the impact to the environment is minimised.
 
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BECKETT'S FOODS LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

S172 (1) (d) The impact of the Company's operations on the community and the environment
Beckett's Foods Limited recognise the importance of minimising the impact of their operations on the community and environment.
S172 (1) (e) The desirability of the Company maintaining a reputation for high standards of business conduct
The Company is committed to improving quality and reducing any environmental impact, as noted above. This ensures that their reputation within the local community is maintained.
S172 (1) (f) The need to act fairly between members of the Company
When making decisions, the directors consider which course of action best delivers the Company strategy in the long term, taking into consideration all stakeholders of the Company. 


This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.



................................................
G Avrain
Director

Date: 2 April 2025

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BECKETT'S FOODS LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £1,001,670 (2023 - £522,020).

Dividends of £10,182,757 declared in the year (2023 - £Nil).

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

G Avrain 
A Clarke 
J Cornes 
T Cornes 
S Rutherford 

Environmental matters
The Company will seek to minimise adverse impacts on the environment from its activities, whilst continuing to address health, safety and economic issues. The Company has complied with all applicable legislation and regulations.
The Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulation 2018 requires Beckett's Foods Limited to disclose annual UK energy consumption and Greenhouse Gas emissions from SECR regulated sources. Energy and Greenhouse Gas emissions have been independently calculated the ESG division of Inspired Energy PLC.
This report (including the Scope 1, 2 and 3 consumption and CO2e emissions data) has been developed and calculated using the GHG Protocol – A Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard (World Resources Institute and World Business Council for Sustainable Development, 2004); Greenhouse Gas Protocol – Scope 2 Guidance (World Resources Institute, 2015); ISO 14064-1 and ISO 14064-2 (ISO, 2018; ISO, 2019); Environmental Reporting Guidelines: Including Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting Guidance (HM Government, 2019). Government Emissions Factor Database 2024 version 1.0 has been used, utilising the published kWh gross calorific value (CV) and kgCO2e emissions factors relevant for the reporting period 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024.
All consumption data for Beckett's Foods Limited was complete for the reporting period. Therefore, no estimations were required.
Market-based emissions have been calculated using supplier-specific information. A supplier-specific fuel mix emissions factor of 0.0002960 tCO2/kWh has been applied to electricity supplied by Npower.
Transport data regarding ‘Company Car’ has been received for this year and last year, enabling the inclusion of ‘Company Car’ transport emissions for FY2023 in this report, as these emissions were not included in the previous year’s report. The figures for FY2023 have been updated to reflect this new data and have been restated in the current year’s report.

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DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


Consumption (kWh) and Greenhouse Gas Emissions (tCOse) Totals

Scope 1:  Emissions associated with gas usage and transportation fuels (under the company's control).

Scope 2: Emissions associated with the consumption of purchased electricity are presented on both a location based (using country average electricity emission factors) and market based (considering any purchased renewable generated electricity) approach.

Scope 3: Company's value chain emissions, divided into 15 categories, as established by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Accounting & Reporting Standard. Under SECR this is limited to emissions resulting from sources not directly owned by the Beckett's Foods Limited. For example, grey fleet business travel undertaken in employee-owned vehicles only.

Totals

The total consumption (kWh) figures for energy supplies reportable by Beckett's Foods Limited are as follows:

Utility and Scope
2024 Consumption kWh UK
2023 Consumption kWh UK
Scope 1 Total
1,586,045
1,554,090
Natural gas, Other Fuels and Refrigerants (Scope 1)
1,391,963
1,350,589
Transportation (Scope 1)
194,082
203,502
Scope 2 Total
9,629,269
9,572,402
Grid-Supplied Electricity (Scope 2)
9,629,269
9,572,402
Scope 3 Total
79,683
68,264
Transportation (Scope 3)
79,683
68,264
Total
11,294,997
11,194,756

The total emissions (tCO2e) figures for energy supplies reportable by Beckett's Foods Limited are as follows:

Utility and Scope
2024 Emissions tCO2e UK
2023 Emissions tCO2e UK
Scope 1 Total
1,077.09
1,071.92
Natural gas and Other Fuels (Scope 1)
270.28
264.23
Refrigerants (Scope 1)
763.55
761.92
Transportation (Scope 1)
43.26
45.77
Scope 2 Total
1,993.74
1,982.20
Grid-Supplied Electricity (Scope 2)
1,993.74
1,982.20
Scope 3 Total
17.76
15.35
Transportation (Scope 3)
17.76
15.35
Total
3,088.59
3,069.47

Intensity Metric
Intensity metrics based on tonnes of production have been calculated. Results of this analysis is as follows:
Total tonnage produced - 28,475 (2023 - 33,673) 
Location based:
t/CO2e / £m - 16.74 (2023 - 16.01)
tCO2e / tonne of production - 0.07 (2023 - 0.07)

 
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DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Market based:
t/CO2e / £m - 21.38  (2023 - 18.81)
tCO2e / tonne of production - 0.09 (2023 - 0.08)
Energy efficiency improvements
Beckett's Foods Limited is committed to year-on-year improvements in its operational energy efficiency. A register of energy efficiency measures has been compiled, with a view to implementing these measures in the next five years.
Measures undertaken In FY2024:
Installation of LED lights
The installation of fifty LED lighting units has been successfully completed, replacing the outdated lighting system. This upgrade improves lighting quality, increases energy efficiency, and reduces power consumption, leading to a more sustainable and cost-effective lighting solution.
Energy efficiency narrative
Measures to be addressed in FY2025:
Installation of weather station
The installation of a weather station aims to monitor conditions affecting solar and wind energy generation, enhancing efficiency and optimising renewable resource use.
Water flush monitoring
The implementation of water flush monitoring intends to assess the benefits of water harvesting and improve energy efficiency by optimising usage and reducing treatment demands.

Future developments

Going forward the directors aim to continue to grow the business whilst keeping a tight control over costs.

Financial instruments

The directors have significant experience in the sector and have developed review procedures and control systems to effectively manage the exposure of the entity to price risk, credit risk, liquidity risk and cash flow risk. The Company's principal financial instruments comprise of bank balances, trade creditors and trade debtors. The main purpose of these instruments is to raise funds for the Company's operations and to finance the Company's operations. Due to the nature of the financial instruments used by the Company there is no exposure to price risk. The liquidity risk in respect of these is managed by way of a funding strategy set by the directors which includes setting operating limits to liquidity risk exposure. Trade debtors are managed in respect of credit and cash flow risk by policies concerning the credit offered to customers and the regular monitoring of amounts outstanding for both time and credit limits. Trade creditors liquidity risk is managed by ensuring sufficient funds are available to meet amounts due.

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BECKETT'S FOODS LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Engagement with employees

During the year, the policy of providing employees with information about the group has been continued through internal media methods in which employees have also been encouraged to present their suggestions and views on the group's performance. Regular meetings are held between local management and employees to allow a free flow of information and ideas. 

Engagement with suppliers, customers and others

The directors recognise that building relationships with suppliers and customers is also key to the success of the business. Their objective is to become a key partner, delivering quality products each time. This can only be achieved if they are also building relationships with their key suppliers. The directors recognise that working with suppliers and customers is also key to ensuring the impact to the environment is minimised.

Disclosure of information to auditor

Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors' Report is approved has confirmed that:

so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditor is unaware; and

the director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company's auditor is aware of that information.

Post balance sheet events

There have been no significant events affecting the Company since the year end.

Auditor

The auditor, MHAwill be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

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BECKETT'S FOODS LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Directors' responsibilities statement

The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
 
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and of the profit or loss of the Company for that period.

 In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:


select suitable accounting policies for the Company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;

make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and

prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Company will continue in business.

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
 





................................................
G Avrain
Director

Date: 2 April 2025

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BECKETT'S FOODS LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Beckett's Foods Limited (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 December 2024, which comprise the Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policiesThe financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).


In our opinion the financial statements:


give a true and fair view of the state of the Company's affairs as at 31 December 2024 and of its profit for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.


Basis for opinion


We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.


Conclusions relating to going concern


In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.


Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.


Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.


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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BECKETT'S FOODS LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Other information


The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditor's Report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual ReportOur opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.


We have nothing to report in this regard.


Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
 

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:


the information given in the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.


Matters on which we are required to report by exception
 

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic Report or the Directors' Report.


We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:


adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
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.


Responsibilities of directors
 

As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 8, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.


In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.


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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BECKETT'S FOODS LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditor's Report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.


Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:

•  Enquiry of management and those charged with governance around actual, potential or suspected               litigation, claims, non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations and fraud;
•  Enquiry of entity staff in tax and compliance functions to identify any instances of non-compliance with         laws and regulations;
•  Performing audit work over the risk of management override, including testing of journal entries and other   adjustments for appropriateness, evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the      normal course of business and reviewing accounting estimates for bias;
•  Reviewing of financial statements disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess                  compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and
•  Discussions amongst engagement team in relation to how and where fraud might occur in the financial            statements and any potential indicators of fraud.


Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.


A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditor's Report.


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BECKETT'S FOODS LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BECKETT'S FOODS LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Use of our report
 

This report is made solely to the Company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditor's Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.





Shelley Harvey FCCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
  
for and on behalf of MHA, Statutory Auditor
 
Leicester, United Kingdom


2 April 2025
MHA is the trading name of MacIntyre Hudson LLP, a limited liability partnership in England and Wales (registered number OC312313).
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BECKETT'S FOODS LIMITED
 
 
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
 £
£

  

Turnover
 4 
184,525,897
186,553,866

Cost of sales
  
(161,754,108)
(164,729,920)

Gross profit
  
22,771,789
21,823,946

Distribution costs
  
(7,112,730)
(6,998,929)

Administrative expenses
  
(16,032,760)
(14,993,030)

Other operating income
 5 
845,240
786,450

Operating profit
 6 
471,539
618,437

Interest receivable and similar income
 10 
367,931
142,583

Profit before tax
  
839,470
761,020

Tax on profit
 11 
162,200
(239,000)

Profit for the financial year
  
1,001,670
522,020

There were no recognised gains and losses for 2024 or 2023 other than those included in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

There was no other comprehensive income for 2024 (2023 - £NIL).

The notes on pages 17 to 34 form part of these financial statements.

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BECKETT'S FOODS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02257171

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 13 
5,479,203
6,231,548

Investments
 14 
-
-

  
5,479,203
6,231,548

Current assets
  

Stocks
 15 
6,350,480
6,740,319

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 16 
27,880,053
33,290,268

Cash at bank and in hand
 17 
19,554,968
22,197,718

  
53,785,501
62,228,305

Current liabilities
  

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 18 
(29,886,444)
(29,738,306)

Net current assets
  
 
 
23,899,057
 
 
32,489,999

Total assets less current liabilities
  
29,378,260
38,721,547

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 19 
(230,820)
(393,020)

  
 
 
(230,820)
 
 
(393,020)

Net assets
  
29,147,440
38,328,527


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 20 
30,100
30,100

Share premium account
  
16,043
16,043

Capital redemption reserve
  
3,010
3,010

Profit and loss account
  
29,098,287
38,279,374

  
29,147,440
38,328,527


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BECKETT'S FOODS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02257171
    
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 




................................................
G Avrain
Director

Date: 2 April 2025

The notes on pages 17 to 34 form part of these financial statements.

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BECKETT'S FOODS LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


Called up share capital
Share premium account
Capital redemption reserve
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£
£


At 1 January 2023
30,100
16,043
3,010
37,757,354
37,806,507


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
-
-
522,020
522,020



At 1 January 2024
30,100
16,043
3,010
38,279,374
38,328,527


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
-
-
1,001,670
1,001,670


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
-
(10,182,757)
(10,182,757)


At 31 December 2024
30,100
16,043
3,010
29,098,287
29,147,440


The notes on pages 17 to 34 form part of these financial statements.

Share premium account
Includes any premiums received on issue of share capital. Any transaction costs associated with the issuing of shares are deducted from share premium.
Capital redemption reserve
The statutory, non-distributable reserve into which amounts were transferred following the redemption of the Company's own shares.
Profit and loss account
Includes all current and prior year retained profits and losses. All amounts are distributable.

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BECKETT'S FOODS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1.


General information

Beckett's Foods Limited is a private company, limited by shares, domiciled in England and Wales, registration number 02257171. The registered office is Oak House, Heyford Close, Aldermans Green, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 2QB.
The principal activity of the Company during the year continues to be that of meat purchasing and processing with a focus on bacon.

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.
After reviewing the Company's forecasts and projections, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The Company therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial information. The directors therefore believe the Company has the ability to continue as a going concern for the next 12 months. 

The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgement in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Financial Reporting Standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions

The Company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by the FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland":
the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows;
the requirements of Section 3 Financial Statement Presentation paragraph 3.17(d);
the requirements of Section 11 Financial Instruments paragraphs 11.42, 11.44 to 11.45, 11.47, 11.48(a)(iii), 11.48(a)(iv), 11.48(b) and 11.48(c);
the requirements of Section 12 Other Financial Instruments paragraphs 12.26 to 12.27, 12.29(a), 12.29(b) and 12.29A; and
the requirements of Section 33 Related Party Disclosures paragraph 33.7.

This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of CPC Foods Limited as at 31 December 2024 and these financial statements may be obtained from Oak House, Heyford Close, Aldermans Green, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 2QB.

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BECKETT'S FOODS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.3

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is British Pound Sterling (£).

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.

At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.

Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.

Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are presented in the Statement of Comprehensive Income within 'finance income or costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in the Statement of Comprehensive Income within 'other operating income'.

 
2.4

Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the Company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and
the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

 
2.5

Operating leases: the Company as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Comprehensive Income on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Lease incentives are recognised over the lease term on a straight line basis.

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BECKETT'S FOODS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.6

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income using the effective interest method.

 
2.7

Borrowing costs

All borrowing costs are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income in the year in which they are incurred.

 
2.8

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Company has no further payment obligations.

The contributions are recognised as an expense in the Statement of Comprehensive Income when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Balance Sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

 
2.9

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date in the countries where the Company operates and generates income.

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the balance sheet date, except that:
The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.

Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.


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BECKETT'S FOODS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.10

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Freehold property
-
Straight-line over 50 years
Long-term leasehold property
-
Straight-line over the life of the lease or straight line over 10 and 50 years
Plant and machinery
-
Straight-line over 4 to 10 years
Motor vehicles
-
Straight-line over 3 years
Refrigeration
-
Straight-line over 12 years

The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

 
2.11

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

 
2.12

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a first in, first out basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

At each balance sheet date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

 
2.13

Debtors

Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at transaction price, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

 
2.14

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.

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BECKETT'S FOODS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.15

Creditors

Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at transaction price, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

 
2.16

Holiday pay accrual

A liability is recognised to the extent of any unused holiday pay entitlement which is accrued at the balance sheet date and carried forward to future periods. This is measured at the undiscounted salary cost of the future holiday entitlement so accrued at the balance sheet date.

 
2.17

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are made where an event has taken place that gives the Company a legal or constructive obligation that probably requires settlement by a transfer of economic benefit, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

Provisions are charged as an expense to the Statement of Comprehensive Income in the year that the Company becomes aware of the obligation, and are measured at the best estimate at the balance sheet date of the expenditure required to settle the obligation, taking into account relevant risks and uncertainties.

When payments are eventually made, they are charged to the provision carried in the Balance Sheet.

 
2.18

Financial instruments

The Company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

The Company has elected to apply the recognition and measurement provisions of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (as adopted by the UK Endorsement Board) with the disclosure requirements of Sections 11 and 12 and the other presentation requirements of FRS 102.

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 trade and other debtors, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusted for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial assets that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss) and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, 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.

Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Company's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other debtors due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.
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BECKETT'S FOODS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.18
Financial instruments (continued)


Other financial assets

Other financial assets, which includes investments in equity instruments which are not classified as subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the recognised transaction price. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with the changes in fair value being recognised in the profit or loss. Where other financial assets are not publicly traded, hence their fair value cannot be measured reliably, they are measured at cost less impairment.

Impairment of financial assets

At the end of each reporting period financial assets measured at amortised cost are assessed for objective evidence of impairment. If an asset is impaired the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. 

Financial assets are impaired when events, subsequent to their initial recognition, indicate the estimated future cash flows derived from the financial asset(s) have been adversely impacted. The impairment loss will be the difference between the current carrying amount and the present value of the future cash flows at the asset(s) original effective interest rate.

If there is a favourable change in relation to the events surrounding the impairment loss then the impairment can be reviewed for possible reversal. The reversal will not cause the current carrying amount to exceed the original carrying amount had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

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 the deduction of all its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other creditors, bank loans and other loans are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusting for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial liabilities that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss). When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest, discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade creditors are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.
 

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BECKETT'S FOODS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.18
Financial instruments (continued)

Derecognition of financial instruments

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Company transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the Company will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Company's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

 
2.19

Dividends

Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.

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BECKETT'S FOODS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

3.


Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
The Company makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are addressed below.
(i) Useful economic lives of tangible assets
The annual depreciation charge for tangible assets is sensitive to changes in the estimated useful economic lives and residual values of the assets. The useful economic lives and residual values are reassessed annually. They are amended when necessary to reflect current estimates, based on technological advancement, future investments, economic utilisation and the physical condition of the assets.
(ii) Stocks provisioning
The Company continues to slice and package pork and is exposed to changes in the market prices of pork commodities. As a result it is necessary to consider the recoverability of the cost of stocks and the associated provisioning required. When calculating the stocks provision, management considers the nature and condition of the stocks, as well as applying assumptions around anticipated saleability of finished goods and future usage of raw materials.
(iii) Impairment of assets
The Company makes an estimate of the recoverable value of trade and other debtors. When assessing impairment of trade and other debtors, management considers factors including the current credit rating of the debtor, the ageing profile of debtors and historical experience.
(iv) Accruals provisioning
The Company provides for liabilities from customers in proportion to the risk they are exposed to on a percentage basis.

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BECKETT'S FOODS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

4.


Turnover

An analysis of turnover by class of business is as follows:


2024
2023
£
£

Bacon slicing and packaging
184,525,897
186,553,866

184,525,897
186,553,866


Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

2024
2023
£
£

United Kingdom
182,966,428
184,910,893

Rest of Europe
1,552,950
1,545,256

Rest of the world
6,519
97,717

184,525,897
186,553,866



5.


Other operating income

2024
2023
£
£

Fees receivable
845,240
786,450

845,240
786,450



6.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2024
2023
£
£

Depreciation of fixed assets
877,423
986,328

Other operating lease rentals
96,200
107,105

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BECKETT'S FOODS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

7.


Auditor's remuneration

During the year, the Company obtained the following services from the Company's auditor and its associates:


2024
2023
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditor and its associates for the audit of the Company's financial statements
27,000
26,000

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption not to disclose amounts paid for non-audit services as these are disclosed in the Group accounts of the parent Company.


8.


Employees

Staff costs, including directors' remuneration, were as follows:


2024
2023
£
£

Wages and salaries
18,968,384
18,085,439

Social security costs
1,660,480
1,574,254

Cost of defined contribution scheme
329,082
312,064

20,957,946
19,971,757


The average monthly number of employees, including the directors, during the year was as follows:


        2024
        2023
            No.
            No.







Production staff
476
496



Office and management
6
6



Administration and others
73
66

555
568

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BECKETT'S FOODS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

9.


Directors' remuneration

2024
2023
£
£

Directors' emoluments
661,794
665,304

Company contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
2,642
2,639

664,436
667,943


During the year retirement benefits were accruing to 2 directors (2023: 2) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.

The highest paid director received remuneration of £223,111 (2023: £230,401).


10.


Interest receivable

2024
2023
£
£


Other interest receivable
367,931
142,583

367,931
142,583


11.


Taxation


2024
2023
£
£

Corporation tax


Adjustments in respect of previous periods
-
142,619


Total current tax
-
142,619

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
(162,200)
96,381

Total deferred tax
(162,200)
96,381


Tax on profit
(162,200)
239,000
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BECKETT'S FOODS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
 
11.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is lower than (2023 - higher than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 23.5%). The differences are explained below:

2024
2023
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
839,470
761,020


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 23.5%)
209,868
178,840

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
2,589
2,366

Capital allowances for year in excess of depreciation
(99,106)
146,172

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods
-
142,619

Changes in provisions leading to an increase / (decrease) in the tax charge
470
(14,870)

Other differences leading to an increase in the tax charge
-
379

Group relief
(276,021)
(216,506)

Total tax charge for the year
(162,200)
239,000


Factors that may affect future tax charges

There are no factors to note that may affect future tax changes. 
BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two Legislation 
Beckett's Food Limited is part of a group that operates in a number of jurisdictions. The effective tax rate for the financial year 2024 was 0% (2023: 21%) as a result of Capital allowances and Group relief claims.
For periods that commenced on or after 1 January 2024, new tax legislation has been applied to ensure the effective tax rate of the UK companies within the group will be at least 15%, subject to various complex calculations. This is in line with the minimum taxation rules announced by the G7 and progressed by the OECD Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting. These rules have been implemented in the UK via the Domestic Top Up Tax legislation during the year.
Historically Beckett's Food Limited’s effective rate has been below 15% but the company has assessed its exposure to Domestic Top Up Tax to be immaterial. In addition, Beckett's Food Limited is taking advantage of the temporary deferred tax exemption within the “International Tax Reform — Pillar Two Model Rules (Amendments to IAS 12)” in relation to the current year and retrospectively in accordance with IAS 8. This means the Company does not recognise deferred tax assets and liabilities related to OECD pillar two income taxes and does not disclose information about them.

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BECKETT'S FOODS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

12.


Dividends

2024
2023
£
£


Dividends declared
10,182,757
-

10,182,757
-

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BECKETT'S FOODS LIMITED


 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


13.


Tangible fixed assets






Freehold property
Long-term leasehold property
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Refrigeration
Total

£
£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
2,495,653
5,756,110
10,494,221
245,511
557,850
19,549,345


Additions
-
-
97,834
27,244
-
125,078



At 31 December 2024

2,495,653
5,756,110
10,592,055
272,755
557,850
19,674,423



Depreciation


At 1 January 2024
837,860
3,408,431
8,394,190
119,466
557,850
13,317,797


Charge for the year on owned assets
50,187
6,918
820,318
-
-
877,423



At 31 December 2024

888,047
3,415,349
9,214,508
119,466
557,850
14,195,220



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
1,607,606
2,340,761
1,377,547
153,289
-
5,479,203



At 31 December 2023
1,657,793
2,347,679
2,100,031
126,045
-
6,231,548

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

14.


Fixed asset investments





Unlisted investments

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
677,654



At 31 December 2024

677,654



Impairment


At 1 January 2024
677,654



At 31 December 2024

677,654



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
-



At 31 December 2023
-


15.


Stocks

2024
2023
£
£

Raw materials and consumables
4,466,839
4,642,031

Finished goods
1,883,641
2,098,288

6,350,480
6,740,319


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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

16.


Debtors

2024
2023
£
£


Trade debtors
24,355,130
22,614,277

Amounts owed by Group undertakings
810,304
8,154,319

Other debtors
1,197,705
1,257,649

Prepayments and accrued income
1,420,240
1,167,349

Tax recoverable
96,674
96,674

27,880,053
33,290,268



17.


Cash and cash equivalents

2024
2023
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
19,554,968
22,197,718

Less: bank overdrafts
(7)
(7)

19,554,961
22,197,711



18.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2024
2023
£
£

Bank overdrafts
7
7

Trade creditors
13,421,942
12,817,161

Amounts owed to Group undertakings
4,214,017
4,793,754

Other taxation and social security
423,817
417,418

Other creditors
1,114,054
1,094,200

Accruals and deferred income
10,712,607
10,615,766

29,886,444
29,738,306


The Company is party to a cross guarantee agreement with HSBC between CPC Foods Limited, Pro-Pak Foods Limited, Tican (Chilled) Limited, Beckett's Foods Limited, Riverway Foods Limited, C&K Meats Limited, Cheale Meats Limited, Peddars Pigs Limited and Direct Table Foods Limited. The cross guarantee covers the net overdraft facility of the aforementioned entities and is secured by a debenture including a fixed and floating charge over the assets of the Company. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

19.


Deferred taxation




2024


£






At beginning of year
393,020


Charged to the statement of comprehensive income
162,200



At end of year
230,820

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

2024
2023
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
237,277
398,666

Provisions
(6,457)
(5,646)

230,820
393,020


20.


Share capital

2024
2023
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



30,100 (2023 - 30,100) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each. 
30,100
30,100



21.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 December 2024 the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:

2024
2023
£
£


Not later than 1 year
95,000
96,200

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
285,000
285,000

Later than 5 years
380,000
387,917

760,000
769,117

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

22.


Related party transactions

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption available under FRS102 33.1A not to disclose transactions with wholly owned subsidiaries of the Group.
No transactions requiring disclosure.
Total key management personnel remuneration for the period was £699,366 (2023: £876,193).


23.


Controlling party

The immediate parent company is CPC Foods Limited, a company incorporated in the United Kingdom. CPC Foods Limited holds the controlling interest in the Company.
CPC Foods Limited is controlled by Tonnies Holding GmbH & Co kg, a company incorporated in Germany.
CPC Foods Limited produces consolidated accounts which are publically available at Oak House, Heyford Close, Aldermans Green, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 2QB.

 
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