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Writtle Forest Consultancy Ltd          
 
Financial statements          

For the year ended 30 November 2024          

 
Writtle Forest Consultancy Ltd
Registered number:09881352

Balance sheet
As at 30 November 2024


2024

2023
                                                                                  Note
£
£
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 4 
19,273
17,663

Current assets
  

Debtors
 5 
47,332
62,828

Bank and cash balances
  
83,846
48,611

  
131,178
111,439

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 6 
(66,146)
(60,482)

Net current assets
  
 
 
65,032
 
 
50,957

Total assets less current liabilities
  
84,305
68,620

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 7 
(3,419)
(10,769)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 10 
(3,011)
-

Net assets
  
77,875
57,851


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
  
88
100

Capital redemption reserve
  
12
-

Profit and loss account
  
77,775
57,751

  
77,875
57,851

The directors consider that the company is entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The company's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - small entities.

The company has opted not to file the statement of comprehensive income in accordance with provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board; and were signed on its behalf on 1 May 2025.

Oliver Robert Booth
Director

The notes on pages 3 to 11 form part of these financial statements.
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Writtle Forest Consultancy Ltd
 

Statement of changes in equity
For the year ended 30 November 2024


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

£
£
£
£

At 1 December 2023
100
-
57,751
57,851



Profit for the year
-
-
53,724
53,724

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
(18,700)
(18,700)

Purchase of own shares
-
12
(15,000)
(14,988)

Shares cancelled during the year
(12)
-
-
(12)


At 30 November 2024
88
12
77,775
77,875



Statement of changes in equity
For the year ended 30 November 2023


Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£

At 1 December 2022
100
39,877
39,977



Profit for the year
-
27,874
27,874

Dividends: Equity capital
-
(10,000)
(10,000)


At 30 November 2023
100
57,751
57,851












The notes on pages 3 to 11 form part of these financial statements.
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Writtle Forest Consultancy Ltd
 
 
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 November 2024

1.


General information

Writtle Forest Consultancy Ltd is a private company limited by shares, incorporated in England and Wales. Its registered office is Redindyke Farm, Ivy Barn Lane, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0PU.

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 FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland' and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. The disclosure requirements of Section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

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.

Rendering of services

Revenue from a contract to provide services is recognised in the period in which the services are provided in accordance with the stage of completion of the contract when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the company will receive the consideration due under the contract;
the stage of completion of the contract at the end of the reporting period can be measured reliably; and
the costs incurred and the costs to complete the contract can be measured reliably.

 
2.3

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.

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Writtle Forest Consultancy Ltd
 
 
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 November 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.3
Tangible fixed assets (continued)

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using both the straight line and reducing balance methods.

Depreciation is provided at the following rates:

Plant and machinery
-
25%
reducing balance
Motor vehicles
-
25%
reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings
-
15%
reducing balance
Office equipment
-
33%
straight line

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 profit or loss.

 
2.4

Debtors

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

 
2.5

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. 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.

 
2.6

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.

Financial instruments are recognised in the company's Balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include trade and other receivables, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price including transaction costs 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 receivables due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.

 
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Writtle Forest Consultancy Ltd
 
 
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 November 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.6
Financial instruments (continued)


Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting date. 

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 profit or loss.

Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instruments 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 payables, bank loans and other loans are initially measured at their transaction price after transaction costs. 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 payables are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade payables are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade payables 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.

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.

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Writtle Forest Consultancy Ltd
 
 
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 November 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.7

Creditors

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

 
2.8

Operating leases: the company as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.

 
2.9

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to profit or loss over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that 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.

 
2.10

Borrowing costs

All borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the year in which they are incurred.

 
2.11

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are recognised when an event has taken place that gives rise to a legal or constructive obligation, a transfer of economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made.
Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
 
Increases in provisions are generally charged as an expense to profit or loss.

 
2.12

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 profit or loss 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.

 
2.13

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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Writtle Forest Consultancy Ltd
 
 
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 November 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.14

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss 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.



3.


Employees

The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 7 (2023 - 4).

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Writtle Forest Consultancy Ltd
 
 
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 November 2024

4.


Tangible fixed assets





Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Fixtures and fittings
Office equipment
Total

£
£
£
£
£



Cost


At 1 December 2023
19,246
15,990
590
15,390
51,216


Additions
7,566
-
-
1,101
8,667



At 30 November 2024

26,812
15,990
590
16,491
59,883



Depreciation


At 1 December 2023
11,390
9,244
401
12,518
33,553


Charge for the year - owned
3,856
-
28
1,487
5,371


Charge for the year - financed
-
1,686
-
-
1,686



At 30 November 2024

15,246
10,930
429
14,005
40,610



Net book value



At 30 November 2024
11,566
5,060
161
2,486
19,273



At 30 November 2023
7,856
6,746
189
2,872
17,663

The net book value of assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts, included above, are as follows:


2024
2023
£
£



Motor vehicles
5,059
6,745


5.


Debtors

2024
2023
£
£


Trade debtors
39,395
52,308

Prepayments and accrued income
7,937
10,520

47,332
62,828


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Writtle Forest Consultancy Ltd
 
 
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 November 2024

6.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2024
2023
£
£

Bank overdrafts
1,156
876

Bank loans
6,600
6,600

Trade creditors
7,809
4,422

Corporation tax
16,857
6,187

Other taxation and social security
26,605
26,002

Obligations under hire purchase contracts
672
2,545

Other creditors
3,742
11,750

Accruals and deferred income
2,705
2,100

66,146
60,482



7.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2024
2023
£
£

Bank loans
3,419
10,098

Net obligations under hire purchase contracts
-
671

3,419
10,769


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Writtle Forest Consultancy Ltd
 
 
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 November 2024

8.


Loans


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


2024
2023
£
£

Amounts falling due within one year

Bank loans
6,600
6,600


6,600
6,600

Amounts falling due 1-2 years

Bank loans
3,419
6,600

Amounts falling due 2-5 years

Bank loans
-
3,498


10,019
16,698


The company has a bank loan which is repayable by monthly instalments. The interest rate applicable on the loan is 2.5% fixed rate. This loan is unsecured.


9.


Hire purchase and finance leases


Minimum lease payments under hire purchase fall due as follows:

2024
2023
£
£


Within one year
671
2,545

Between 1-5 years
-
671

671
3,216
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Writtle Forest Consultancy Ltd
 
 
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 November 2024

10.


Deferred taxation



2024


£






At beginning of year
-


Charged to profit or loss
3,011



At end of year
3,011

The deferred taxation balance is made up as follows:

2024
£


Accelerated capital allowances
3,011


11.


Pension commitments

The company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from
those of the company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost represents contributions payable by
the company to the fund and amounted to £3,267 
(2023 - £1,523). Contributions totaling £1,298 (2023 - £799) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.

 
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