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Company Registration No. 09763215 (England and Wales)
The Classics Bookshop Limited Unaudited accounts for the year ended 30 September 2024
The Classics Bookshop Limited Unaudited accounts Contents
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The Classics Bookshop Limited Company Information for the year ended 30 September 2024
Director
Mr M V H Shorrock
Company Number
09763215 (England and Wales)
Registered Office
24 High Street Cleobury Mortimer Kidderminster Worcestershire DY14 8BY
Accountants
HBS Accountancy Limited 20 Silvercliffe Gardens New Barnet Herts EN4 9QT
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The Classics Bookshop Limited Statement of financial position as at 30 September 2024
2024 
2023 
Notes
£ 
£ 
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
2,000 
4,000 
Tangible assets
3,285 
4,380 
5,285 
8,380 
Current assets
Inventories
101,860 
100,700 
Debtors
1,360 
1,294 
Cash at bank and in hand
398 
915 
103,618 
102,909 
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
(172,009)
(165,044)
Net current liabilities
(68,391)
(62,135)
Net liabilities
(63,106)
(53,755)
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
100 
100 
Profit and loss account
(63,206)
(53,855)
Shareholders' funds
(63,106)
(53,755)
For the year ending 30 September 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The director acknowledges his responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - Small Entities. The profit and loss account has not been delivered to the Registrar of Companies.
The financial statements were approved by the Board and authorised for issue on 10 June 2025 and were signed on its behalf by
Mr M V H Shorrock Director Company Registration No. 09763215
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The Classics Bookshop Limited Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30 September 2024
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Statutory information
The Classics Bookshop Limited is a private company, limited by shares, registered in England and Wales, registration number 09763215. The registered office is 24 High Street, Cleobury Mortimer, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY14 8BY.
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Compliance with accounting standards
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A Small Entities. There were no material departures from that standard.
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Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below and have remained unchanged from the previous year, and also have been consistently applied within the same accounts.
Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of certain fixed assets.
Presentation currency
The accounts are presented in £ sterling.
Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible assets are included at cost less depreciation and impairment. Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives:
Fixtures & fittings
25% on written down value
Intangible fixed assets
Intangible fixed assets (including purchased goodwill and patents) are included at cost less accumulated amortisation.
Going concern
The accounts have been prepared on the going concern basis due to the continuing financial support from its director.
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Intangible fixed assets
Goodwill 
£ 
Cost
At 1 October 2023
20,000 
At 30 September 2024
20,000 
Amortisation
At 1 October 2023
16,000 
Charge for the year
2,000 
At 30 September 2024
18,000 
Net book value
At 30 September 2024
2,000 
At 30 September 2023
4,000 
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The Classics Bookshop Limited Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30 September 2024
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Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures & fittings 
£ 
Cost or valuation
At cost 
At 1 October 2023
22,813 
At 30 September 2024
22,813 
Depreciation
At 1 October 2023
18,433 
Charge for the year
1,095 
At 30 September 2024
19,528 
Net book value
At 30 September 2024
3,285 
At 30 September 2023
4,380 
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Debtors
2024 
2023 
£ 
£ 
Amounts falling due within one year
Other debtors
1,360 
1,294 
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024 
2023 
£ 
£ 
Bank loans and overdrafts
3,377 
5,377 
Loans from directors
167,132 
158,167 
Accruals
1,500 
1,500 
172,009 
165,044 
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Average number of employees
During the year the average number of employees was 1 (2023: 1).
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