Company registration number 01099088 (England and Wales)
ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
Mr J Scott
Mr P Scott
Mr A M Scott
Mr D P Scott
Mrs M Scott
Mrs A K M Scott
Mr M Smith
Secretary
Mr D P Scott
Company number
01099088
Registered office
Oakview Mills
Manchester Road
Greenfield
Oldham
OL3 7HG
Auditor
BK Plus Audit Limited
Sterling House
501 Middleton Road
Chadderton
Oldham
Lancashire
OL9 9LY
Bankers
Barclays Bank plc
Leicestershire
LE87 2BB
ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 3
Directors' report
4 - 5
Independent auditor's report
6 - 8
Statement of comprehensive income
9
Balance sheet
10
Statement of changes in equity
11
Statement of cash flows
12
Notes to the financial statements
13 - 26
ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 30 September 2024.

Principal activities

The principal activity of the company continued to be that of the manufacture, import and sale of professional cleaning equipment and associated products, including microfibre and wet mopping systems as well as traditional non woven cloths. The company also now supplies robotic floor cleaners and Toucan cleaning products.

Results and performance

The directors are satisfied with the level of the business in the year, the trading results for the year and the financial position at the end of the year.

 

On the 2nd September 2024 the company acquired P-Wave Distributors Limited, this has increased the product range that the company can offer.

 

The company recorded a profit before taxation of £6.2m (2023 - £3.6m). The company did not pay a dividend during the year.

Principal risks and uncertainties

The process of risk acceptance and risk management is addressed through a framework of policies, procedures and internal controls. All policies are subject to board approval and ongoing review by management. Compliance with legal, ethical and regulation standards is a high priority for the company. the board is responsible for satisfying itself that proper internal control exists to manage financial risks and that controls operate effectively.

 

The company has developed a framework for identifying the risks that it is exposed to and their impact on economic capital. The principal risks are global factors which impact on the price of goods purchased. These relate to foreign exchange movements and the price of oil. The company tries to minimise the risks by obtaining forward contracts. Other risks relate to maintaining the supply chain from the Far East, high levels of stock are maintained to ensure orders can be fulfilled, until alternative supplies can be sourced if necessary.

 

Business environment and strategy

Turnover is based on core janitorial products. We are developing and expanding our product range to include more environmentally sound products, including Toucan products which produce eco friendly antibacterial cleaners from just salt, water and electrolysis. The company has also expanded its range to include robotic floor cleaners.

 

We control costs and maintain our high levels of customer service in order to remain competitive.

 

The company success is dependent on correct pricing policies and customer service. Our purchasing department ensures that the best prices are obtained and are constantly reviewed. We have a good relationship with our suppliers. We maintain our levels of customer service by ensuring that we maintain good levels of stock and that our sales and customer service team are well trained. New systems and technologies are adopted wherever possible, and investment is made in appropriate infrastructure. The company will continue to consolidate its position and concentrate its efforts on achieving maximum growth in its existing markets. We aim to maintain efficiency in all areas by continuing to monitor overheads and reducing costs where appropriate.

ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
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Key performance indicators

We have made progress throughout the year in relation to key elements of our strategy. The board measures the performance of the company by reference to the following KPI's:

2024 2023

£ £

 

 

Stock, creditor and debtor days are well managed with figures similar to prior years.

Future Developments

As a result of the ongoing effects of the war in Ukraine and the uncertainties in the Middle East, the UK economy is still faltering and the risks to UK economic growth remain significant and future prospects may be influenced by developments in the rest of the world. It is anticipated that there will be pressure on sales prices due to global factors, for example exchange rates, shipping costs, energy prices and new tariffs. We will be concentrating on purchasing at the best possible price, maintaining our stock levels and keeping our overheads as low as possible. We will maximise our turnover by adding to and improving our product range, which will be sold to our existing and new customers.

 

The directors anticipate that the present level of activity will be sustained in the foreseeable future.

Promoting the success of the company
Directors' duties

The directors of the group act in accordance with the duties set out in section 172 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors play a pivotal role in managing the business, employee welfare, relationships with key shareholders and managing the company's strategic direction. The ethos of the company has always been a reputation for high standards of business conduct.

Risk management and business relationships

The company continues to look for new customers, products and markets and to adhere to appropriate regulations and laws. The company assesses the risks that the business faces regularly and makes any adjustments required in a timely manner.

The company maintains excellent trading relationships with its suppliers and customers, the majority of which have been over a substantial period of time. The company has achieved this by investing in it's infrastructure, technology and staff.

People

The company aims to provide a rewarding and safe environment for all its employees. Staff welfare is of great importance and the company aims to create an environment which fosters good working relationships and encourages a low turnover of staff.

Community and the environment

The company is constantly trying to reduce its environmental impact, in both its operations and the products it sells. There is a plan in place to become carbon neutral by 2045.

The company has close ties with the local community. The company rent a building to a local school for autistic children and they sponsor many local clubs and charities.

ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
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By order of the board

Mr D P Scott
Secretary
7 May 2025
ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2024.

Results and dividends

The results for the year are set out on page 9.

No ordinary dividends were paid. The directors do not recommend payment of a final dividend.

Directors

The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:

Mr J Scott
Mr P Scott
Mr A M Scott
Mr D P Scott
Mrs M Scott
Mrs A K M Scott
Mr M Smith
Energy and carbon report
2024
2023
Energy consumption
kWh
kWh
Aggregate of energy consumption in the year
2,468,960
2,548,545
2024
2023
Emissions of CO2 equivalent
metric tonnes
metric tonnes
Scope 1 - direct emissions
- Gas combustion
254.00
253.00
- Fuel consumed for owned transport
93.00
97.00
347.00
350.00
Scope 2 - indirect emissions
- Electricity purchased
137.00
150.00
Total gross emissions
484.00
500.00
Intensity ratio
Tonnes CO2e per £1m turnover
9.1
9.3
Quantification and reporting methodology

We have followed the 2019 HM Government Environmental Reporting Guidelines. We have also used the GHG Reporting Protocol – Corporate Standard and have used the 2020 UK Government’s Conversion Factors for Company Reporting.

Intensity measurement

The chosen intensity measurement ratio is total gross emissions in metric tonnes CO2e per £1 million turnover, the recommended ratio for the sector.

ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
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Measures taken to improve energy efficiency

In the period covered by the report the Company has continued a program of converting to LED lighting and improvements to the weatherproofing/cladding of buildings. This program along with the expenditure incurred in previous years on the solar pv installation and on roof insulation work, have helped reduce the energy consumption. The company has a target to be carbon neutral by 2045 and is increasing it's use of recycled plastic in it's products and has reduced the amount of waste it produces.

 

The company also has an investment in a local community hydro electric scheme.

Statement of directors' responsibilities

The directors are responsible for preparing the annual 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 United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). 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:

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 enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They 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.

Strategic report

The company has chosen in accordance with Companies Act 2006, s. 414C(11) to set out in the company's strategic report information required by Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, Sch. 7 to be contained in the directors' report. It has done so in respect of details of results and performance and future developments.

Statement of disclosure to auditor

So far as each person who was a director at the date of approving this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company’s auditor is unaware. Additionally, the directors individually have taken all the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit information and to establish that the company’s auditor is aware of that information.

By order of the board
Mr D P Scott
Secretary
7 May 2025
ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED
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Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Robert Scott & Sons Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 30 September 2024 which comprise the statement of comprehensive income, the balance sheet, the statement of changes in equity, the statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The 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:

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 UK, including the FRC’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.

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 report. Our 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.

Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

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

ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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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:

Responsibilities of directors

As explained more fully in the directors' responsibilities statement, 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.

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.

The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.

Based on our understanding of the company, we identified that the principal risks of non compliance related to those laws and regulations that have a direct impact on the financial statements such as the Companies Act 2006 and FRS 102. We evaluated managements incentives and opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of the financial statements (including the risk of override of controls), and determined that the principal risks were related to posting inappropriate journal entries to manipulate the financial results. Appropriate audit procedures were therefore performed to address those risks including testing journal entries and reviewing unusual transactions. There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above and the further removed non compliance with laws and regulations is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely we would become aware of it. Also the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example forgery or intentional misrepresentations, or through collusion.

 

As a part of an audit in accordance with ISA's (UK), we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:

 

 

ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other natters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in the internal control that we identify during our audit.

A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.

Andrew Dixon FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of BK Plus Audit Limited, Statutory Auditor
Chartered Certified
Sterling House
501 Middleton Road
Chadderton
Oldham
Lancashire
OL9 9LY
7 May 2025
ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
53,378,664
54,011,415
Cost of sales
(34,520,194)
(37,838,097)
Gross profit
18,858,470
16,173,318
Distribution costs
(3,643,786)
(3,482,501)
Administrative expenses
(12,253,234)
(10,900,183)
Other operating income
40,334
38,569
Operating profit
4
3,001,784
1,829,203
Interest receivable and similar income
8
3,203,811
1,761,632
Interest payable and similar expenses
9
(102)
(231)
Profit before taxation
6,205,493
3,590,604
Tax on profit
10
(1,415,946)
(749,706)
Profit for the financial year
4,789,547
2,840,898

The profit and loss account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.

ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
30 SEPTEMBER 2024
30 September 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11
13,498,214
13,379,483
Investments
12
2,623,375
12,875
16,121,589
13,392,358
Current assets
Stocks
15
13,481,985
13,419,101
Debtors
16
12,538,735
12,287,901
Investments
17
26,634,276
19,417,355
Cash at bank and in hand
19,474,134
24,743,458
72,129,130
69,867,815
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
18
(10,568,479)
(10,309,835)
Net current assets
61,560,651
59,557,980
Total assets less current liabilities
77,682,240
72,950,338
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
19
549,556
607,201
(549,556)
(607,201)
Net assets
77,132,684
72,343,137
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
21
25,000
25,000
Profit and loss reserves
77,107,684
72,318,137
Total equity
77,132,684
72,343,137
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 7 May 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr A M Scott
Director
Company registration number 01099088 (England and Wales)
ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
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Share capital
Profit and loss reserves
Total
£
£
£
Balance at 1 October 2022
25,000
69,477,239
69,502,239
Year ended 30 September 2023:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
2,840,898
2,840,898
Balance at 30 September 2023
25,000
72,318,137
72,343,137
Year ended 30 September 2024:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
4,789,547
4,789,547
Balance at 30 September 2024
25,000
77,107,684
77,132,684
ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
25
3,035,818
10,486,648
Interest paid
(102)
(231)
Income taxes paid
(1,252,927)
(935,535)
Net cash inflow from operating activities
1,782,789
9,550,882
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(443,243)
(661,985)
Proceeds from disposal of tangible fixed assets
14,740
70,584
Purchase of subsidiaries
(2,610,500)
-
0
Interest received
1,918,374
1,057,441
Dividends received
380,096
279,162
Other income received from investments
905,341
425,029
Net cash generated from investing activities
164,808
1,170,231
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
1,947,597
10,721,113
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
44,160,813
33,439,700
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
46,108,410
44,160,813
Relating to:
Cash at bank and in hand
19,474,134
24,743,458
Short term deposits included in current asset investments
26,634,276
19,417,355
ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

Robert Scott & Sons Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Oakview Mills, Manchester Road, Greenfield, Oldham, OL3 7HG.

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.

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.

The company has not prepared consolidated accounts. The company has taken advantage of s405 of The Companies Act 2006, the inclusion of the subsidiary's accounts would not be material.

1.2
Going concern

Atruet the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3
Turnover

Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.

 

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer (usually on dispatch of the goods), the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

1.4
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
2% straight line (excluding land)
Plant and equipment
15% reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings
15% reducing balance
Motor vehicles
25% reducing balance

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.

ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
Fixed asset investments

Interests in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. The investments are assessed for impairment at each reporting date and any impairment losses or reversals of impairment losses are recognised immediately in profit or loss.

A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the company. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

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.

1.7
Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.

 

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.

ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.9
Financial instruments

The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ 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.

 

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 debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method 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. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Other financial assets

Other financial assets, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss, except that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.

 

Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. 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 profit or loss.

 

If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the company transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.

Classification of 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 deducting all of its liabilities.

ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

 

 

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

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

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.

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.

ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 17 -
1.12
Employee benefits

The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.

 

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

 

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.13
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

1.14
Leases

Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.

Rental income from operating leases is recognised on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised on a straight line basis over the lease term.

2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3
Turnover and other revenue
2024
2023
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Sale of goods
53,378,664
54,011,415
2024
2023
£
£
Turnover analysed by geographical market
UK
51,002,305
51,284,709
Overseas
2,376,359
2,726,706
53,378,664
54,011,415
ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
3
Turnover and other revenue
(Continued)
- 18 -
2024
2023
£
£
Other revenue
Interest income
2,823,715
1,482,470
Dividends received
380,096
279,162
4
Operating profit
2024
2023
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
£
£
Exchange losses/(gains)
239,390
(74,825)
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
310,069
283,815
Profit on disposal of tangible fixed assets
(297)
(5,190)
Operating lease charges
194,219
196,927
5
Auditor's remuneration
2024
2023
Fees payable to the company's auditor and associates:
£
£
For audit services
Audit of the financial statements of the company
49,500
42,500
For other services
All other non-audit services
14,200
11,600
6
Employees

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:

2024
2023
Number
Number
Production staff
156
167
Administration staff
44
45
Management staff
7
7
Total
207
219
ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
6
Employees
(Continued)
- 19 -

Their aggregate remuneration comprised:

2024
2023
£
£
Wages and salaries
12,166,061
11,423,366
Social security costs
1,327,373
1,253,919
Pension costs
311,712
286,196
13,805,146
12,963,481
Redundancy payments made or committed
47,994
14,499
7
Directors' remuneration
2024
2023
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
5,562,004
5,051,657
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
14,590
13,610
5,576,594
5,065,267

The number of directors for whom retirement benefits are accruing under defined contribution schemes amounted to 3 (2023 - 3).

Remuneration disclosed above include the following amounts paid to the highest paid director:
2024
2023
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
2,060,786
1,575,718
8
Interest receivable and similar income
2024
2023
£
£
Interest income
Interest on bank deposits
1,898,624
1,031,275
Other interest income
19,750
26,166
Total interest revenue
1,918,374
1,057,441
Other income from investments
Dividends received
380,096
279,162
Gains on financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss
905,341
425,029
Total income
3,203,811
1,761,632
ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
8
Interest receivable and similar income
(Continued)
- 20 -
2024
2023
Investment income includes the following:
£
£
Interest on financial assets not measured at fair value through profit or loss
1,918,374
1,057,441
Interest on financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss
905,341
425,029
9
Interest payable and similar expenses
2024
2023
£
£
Interest on financial liabilities measured at amortised cost:
Interest on bank overdrafts and loans
102
231
10
Taxation
2024
2023
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
1,470,443
707,301
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
(57,645)
42,405
Adjustment in respect of prior periods
3,148
-
0
Total deferred tax
(54,497)
42,405
Total tax charge
1,415,946
749,706

The actual charge for the year can be reconciled to the expected charge for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:

2024
2023
£
£
Profit before taxation
6,205,493
3,590,604
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2023: 22.01%)
1,551,373
790,220
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
161,751
114,917
Tax effect of income not taxable in determining taxable profit
(298,346)
(152,566)
Adjustments in respect of prior years
3,147
-
0
Permanent capital allowances in excess of depreciation
(1,979)
(2,865)
Taxation charge for the year
1,415,946
749,706
ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
- 21 -
11
Tangible fixed assets
Freehold land and buildings
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 October 2023
13,844,098
4,483,838
1,808,188
373,658
20,509,782
Additions
-
0
244,380
170,168
28,695
443,243
Disposals
-
0
(12,650)
(12,860)
(25,283)
(50,793)
At 30 September 2024
13,844,098
4,715,568
1,965,496
377,070
20,902,232
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 October 2023
1,971,891
3,688,573
1,274,716
195,119
7,130,299
Depreciation charged in the year
-
0
155,806
105,120
49,143
310,069
Eliminated in respect of disposals
-
0
(11,711)
(10,022)
(14,617)
(36,350)
At 30 September 2024
1,971,891
3,832,668
1,369,814
229,645
7,404,018
Carrying amount
At 30 September 2024
11,872,207
882,900
595,682
147,425
13,498,214
At 30 September 2023
11,872,207
795,265
533,472
178,539
13,379,483

Included in land and buildings are investment properties, valuation £938,075 (2023 - £938,075) and original cost £1,400,879 (2003 - £1,400,879).

 

The investment property was valued on 10th October 2022 by independent valuers Breakey and Nuttall Chartered surveyors at market value. The valuation was based on market rent.

12
Fixed asset investments
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Investments in subsidiaries
13
2,610,500
-
0
Unlisted investments
12,875
12,875
2,623,375
12,875
ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
12
Fixed asset investments
(Continued)
- 22 -
Movements in fixed asset investments
Shares in subsidiaries
Other investments
Total
£
£
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 October 2023
-
12,875
12,875
Additions
2,610,500
-
2,610,500
At 30 September 2024
2,610,500
12,875
2,623,375
Carrying amount
At 30 September 2024
2,610,500
12,875
2,623,375
At 30 September 2023
-
12,875
12,875
13
Subsidiaries

Details of the company's subsidiaries at 30 September 2024 are as follows:

Name of undertaking
Registered office
Nature of business
Class of
% Held
shares held
Direct
P-Wave Distributors Limited
Oak View mills, Manchester Road, Greenfield, Oldham, OL3 7HG
Supply of cleaning products
£1 ordinary
100.00
The aggregate capital and reserves and the result for the year of the subsidiaries noted above was as follows:
Name of undertaking
Capital and Reserves
Profit/(Loss)
£
£
P-Wave Distributors Limited
10,818
(132,714)
0
14
Financial instruments
2024
2023
£
£
Carrying amount of financial assets include:
Instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss
26,634,276
19,417,355
15
Stocks
2024
2023
£
£
Raw materials and consumables
1,953,607
1,647,084
Work in progress
80,180
64,763
Finished goods and goods for resale
11,448,198
11,707,254
13,481,985
13,419,101

The difference between purchase price of stocks and their replacement cost is not material.

ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
15
Stocks
(Continued)
- 23 -

Stock recognised as an expenses in the year was £28,557,076 (2023-£32,074,698).

There were no impairments of stock during the year (2023 - nil).

16
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
11,190,960
10,877,019
Other debtors
533,238
716,449
Prepayments and accrued income
814,537
694,433
12,538,735
12,287,901

Included in other debtors are amounts repayable in more than one year - £248,801 (2003 - £440,072).

17
Current asset investments
2024
2023
£
£
Unlisted investments
26,634,276
19,417,355

The investments are in bonds and listed investments, which are stated at market value.

18
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Trade creditors
2,783,633
2,543,432
Corporation tax
227,643
6,979
Other taxation and social security
773,464
1,071,166
Other creditors
5,187,575
5,180,798
Accruals and deferred income
1,596,164
1,507,460
10,568,479
10,309,835
ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
- 24 -
19
Deferred taxation

The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the company and movements thereon:

Liabilities
Liabilities
2024
2023
Balances:
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
397,345
366,270
Revaluations
152,211
240,931
549,556
607,201
2024
Movements in the year:
£
Liability at 1 October 2023
607,201
Credit to profit or loss
(57,645)
Liability at 30 September 2024
549,556
20
Retirement benefit schemes
2024
2023
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
311,712
286,196

The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.

21
Share capital
2024
2023
2024
2023
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
25,000
25,000
25,000
25,000
22
Operating lease commitments
Lessee

At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:

2024
2023
£
£
Between two and five years
457,500
652,500
ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
- 25 -
23
Capital commitments

Amounts contracted for but not provided in the financial statements:

2024
2023
£
£
Acquisition of tangible fixed assets
56,875
101,296
24
Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties

During the year the company entered into the following transactions with related parties:

Leases
2024
2023
£
£
R Scott & Sons Ltd (Greenfield) private pension fund
195,000
195,000
2024
2023
Amounts due to related parties
£
£
R Scott & Sons Ltd (Greenfield) private pension fund
58,500
-
25
Cash generated from operations
2024
2023
£
£
Profit after taxation
4,789,547
2,840,898
Adjustments for:
Taxation charged
1,415,946
749,706
Finance costs
102
231
Investment income
(3,203,811)
(1,761,632)
Gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets
(297)
(5,190)
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
310,069
283,815
Movements in working capital:
(Increase)/decrease in stocks
(62,884)
3,870,510
(Increase)/decrease in debtors
(250,834)
1,562,454
Increase in creditors
37,980
2,945,856
Cash generated from operations
3,035,818
10,486,648
ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
- 26 -
26
Analysis of changes in net funds
1 October 2023
Cash flows
30 September 2024
£
£
£
Cash and cash equivalents
44,160,813
1,947,597
46,108,410
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