Company registration number 00440934 (England and Wales)
A.P.T. FARMING LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
A.P.T. FARMING LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 10
A.P.T. FARMING LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
30 SEPTEMBER 2024
30 September 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3
4,191,408
3,496,800
Investment properties
5
3,360,728
3,355,000
Investments
4
7,020
7,020
7,559,156
6,858,820
Current assets
Stocks
472,034
563,839
Debtors falling due after more than one year
6
62,428
62,521
Debtors falling due within one year
6
751,281
703,318
Cash at bank and in hand
20
15
1,285,763
1,329,693
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
7
(1,989,705)
(2,064,078)
Net current liabilities
(703,942)
(734,385)
Total assets less current liabilities
6,855,214
6,124,435
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
8
(1,434,226)
(996,305)
Provisions for liabilities
(511,704)
(425,474)
Net assets
4,909,284
4,702,656
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
30,000
30,000
Profit and loss reserves
4,879,284
4,672,656
Total equity
4,909,284
4,702,656
A.P.T. FARMING LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT
30 SEPTEMBER 2024
30 September 2024
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The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
For the financial year ended 30 September 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
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 members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 15 April 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr A P T Philpot
Director
Company Registration No. 00440934
A.P.T. FARMING LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
A.P.T. Farming Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Glebe House, School Lane, Stratford St Mary, Essex, CO7 6LZ.
1.1
Accounting convention
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. 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 financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Turnover
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:
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.
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.
1.3
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Freehold land and buildings
Nil or 10%
Plant, vehicles and equipment
10 - 25% per annum
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.
A.P.T. FARMING LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.4
Investment properties
Investment property, which is property held to earn rentals and/or for capital appreciation, is initially recognised at cost, which includes the purchase cost and any directly attributable expenditure. Subsequently it is measured at fair value at the reporting end date. The directors review the fair value annually and will appoint an external valuer, if required, if they consider the fair value to have materially changed in the period. Changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss.
1.5
Fixed asset investments
Investments held as fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.
1.6
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.
Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.
A.P.T. FARMING LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.7
Stocks
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value after making due allowance for obsolete and slow-moving stocks. Costs includes all direct costs and an appropriate proportion of fixed and variable overheads.
The stock of crops in store is valued at 75% of the eventual selling price.
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.
1.8
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.9
Financial instruments
The Company only enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors, loans from banks and other third parties, loans to related parties and investments in ordinary shares.
Financial assets that are measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in the Profit and Loss Account.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the Balance Sheet when there is an 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.
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1.10
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.
1.11
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
Current tax
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.
A.P.T. FARMING LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Deferred tax
Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.
1.12
Leases
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
Assets obtained under hire purchase contracts are capitalised as tangible fixed assets. Assets acquired by hire purchase are depreciated over their useful lives. Obligations under such agreements are included in creditors net of the finance charge allocated to future periods. The finance element of the rental payment is charged to the Profit and Loss account so as to produce a constant periodic rate of charge on the net obligation outstanding in each period.
1.13
Recognition of Basic Payment Scheme income
The Farm Basic Payment Scheme income is recognised by reference to the treatment of income grants under FRS102, so that the income is not recognised until received, as this is the point at which the company will have complied with the grant conditions, at the end of the scheme year in December.
1.14
Finance costs are charged to the Profit and Loss Account 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
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2024
2023
Number
Number
Total
6
5
A.P.T. FARMING LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
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3
Tangible fixed assets
Land and buildings
Plant and machinery etc
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 October 2023
3,182,988
3,613,097
6,796,085
Additions
305,234
854,703
1,159,937
Disposals
(591,327)
(591,327)
At 30 September 2024
3,488,222
3,876,473
7,364,695
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 October 2023
897,350
2,401,935
3,299,285
Depreciation charged in the year
8,836
226,413
235,249
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(361,247)
(361,247)
At 30 September 2024
906,186
2,267,101
3,173,287
Carrying amount
At 30 September 2024
2,582,036
1,609,372
4,191,408
At 30 September 2023
2,285,638
1,211,162
3,496,800
A.P.T. FARMING LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
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4
Fixed asset investments
2024
2023
£
£
Investments
7,020
7,020
Movements in fixed asset investments
Unlisted investments
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 October 2023 & 30 September 2024
7,020
Carrying amount
At 30 September 2024
7,020
At 30 September 2023
7,020
5
Investment property
2024
£
Fair value
At 1 October 2023
3,355,000
Additions
5,728
At 30 September 2024
3,360,728
The directors do not consider the value of investment property to have significantly changed since the last valuation.
If the Investment properties had been accounted for under the historic cost accounting rules, the properties would have been measured as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
Cost
2,202,387
2,202,387
Accumulated depreciation
-
-
Carrying amount
2,202,387
2,202,387
A.P.T. FARMING LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
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6
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
490,974
467,566
Other debtors
260,307
235,752
751,281
703,318
2024
2023
Amounts falling due after more than one year:
£
£
Other debtors
62,428
62,521
Total debtors
813,709
765,839
7
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
749,341
923,886
Trade creditors
436,644
491,911
Amounts owed to group undertakings
180,026
175,282
Taxation and social security
9,994
33,733
Other creditors
613,700
439,266
1,989,705
2,064,078
The bank overdraft is secured over all assets of the company.
The net obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts are secured against the assets to which they relate.
8
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2024
2023
£
£
Amounts owed to group undertakings
844,433
711,490
Other creditors
589,793
284,815
1,434,226
996,305
9
Contingent liabilities
The company is a party to cross guarantees in respect of bank loans held by its parent APT Holdings Limited. At 30 September 2024 the balances outstanding were £1,441,150 (2023: £1,304,551). A.P.T Farming Limited pays the interest charges attaching to the bank loans.
A.P.T. FARMING LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
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10
Related party transactions
Included within other debtors is a loan to a company under common control of £62,428 (2023: £62,521).