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COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: SC080155
Decora Ltd
Financial Statements
30 November 2024
Decora Ltd
Financial Statements
Year ended 30 November 2024
Contents
Pages
Officers and professional advisers
1
Strategic report
2 to 3
Directors' report
4 to 5
Directors' responsibilities statement
6
Independent auditor's report to the members
7 to 10
Statement of income and retained earnings
11
Statement of financial position
12
Statement of cash flows
13
Notes to the financial statements
14 to 24
Decora Ltd
Officers and Professional Advisers
The board of directors
T McWhirter
A McWhirter
D McWhirter
Company secretary
A McWhirter
Registered office
Bruceland House
Elgin
Morayshire
IV30 1YE
Auditor
Ritsons
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor
103 High Street
ELGIN
Moray
IV30 1EB
Solicitors
Cockburns
82 High Street
ELGIN
IV30 1BL
Decora Ltd
Strategic Report
Year ended 30 November 2024
The directors of the company present their Strategic Report for the year ended 30 November 2024.
Principal activity
Decora is a home improvement and garden centre retailer and also operates a restaurant .
Fair review
There have not been any significant changes in the company's principal activities during the year. The company continued to provide home improvement and gardening products alongside the running of a restaurant. During the year, there was a decrease in turnover. This was in line with the directors' expectations, as it had been noted throughout the financial year that consumer expenditure has reduced due to nationwide economic issues. In line with the decreased turnover, cost of sales has also decreased, and our gross profit margin has remained consistent with the previous year. Rising costs relating to wages and electricity charges and the loss of rates relief received in prior years have affected the overall profit position for the year, however the company remains in a profitable position. The directors are satisfied with the overall results for the year. We are hopeful that turnover will increase again in the future, however we continue to monitor expenditure whenever possible to maintain profitability. With the present anti-business regime there is no improvement expected, added to this the SNP's refusal to pass on the rates relief applied in England in spite of getting the finance from Westminster.
Principal risks and uncertainties
As for many businesses of this size, the business environment in which the company operates continues to be challenging. National companies continue to provide fierce competition for the business which provides a constraint on margins. The business will be affected by consumer spending patterns and consumers' overall level of disposable income within the economy. As a result of the current economy the company's growth in the forthcoming period will be affected as the overall level of activity is expected to remain constant. With these risks and uncertainties in mind the directors are aware that the growth and development of the company may be subject to events that are out-with the company's control.
Key performance indicators
The key performance indicators are those that communicate the financial performance and strength of the company. The financial statements of the business are considered satisfactory given the current pressures within the retail sector. The turnover and cost of sales figures have both reduced on last year giving a gross profit of £2,203,755 compared to £2,262,269 for the previous year. The profit before tax is £181,792 compared to £189,741 in the previous year.
This report was approved by the board of directors on 26 June 2025 and signed on behalf of the board by:
T McWhirter
Director
Registered office:
Bruceland House
Elgin
Morayshire
IV30 1YE
Decora Ltd
Directors' Report
Year ended 30 November 2024
The directors present their report and the financial statements of the company for the year ended 30 November 2024 .
Directors
The directors who served the company during the year were as follows:
T McWhirter
A McWhirter
D McWhirter
Dividends
The directors do not recommend the payment of a dividend.
Financial instruments
The financial risk management objectives and policies of the company include minimising exposure to all risks, and mitigating these risks where possible. There is a robust system in place to ensure the risks are insignificant. Financial instruments are not used by the company as it is considered that the systems the company has in place are adequate to alleviate the exposure to price risk, credit risk, liquidity risk and cash flow risk.
Disclosure of information in the strategic report
The Strategic Report contains details of the principal activities of the company and an overview which provides detailed information on the company's business during the year.
Auditor
Each of the persons who is a director at the date of approval of this report confirms that:
- so far as they are aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company's auditor is unaware; and - they have taken all steps that they ought to have taken as a director to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the company's auditor is aware of that information.
This report was approved by the board of directors on 26 June 2025 and signed on behalf of the board by:
T McWhirter
Director
Registered office:
Bruceland House
Elgin
Morayshire
IV30 1YE
Decora Ltd
Directors' Responsibilities Statement
Year ended 30 November 2024
The directors are responsible for preparing the strategic report, directors' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with 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 the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to: - select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; - make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; - prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business. The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and 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.
Decora Ltd
Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Decora Ltd
Year ended 30 November 2024
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Decora Ltd (the 'company') for the year ended 30 November 2024 which comprise the statement of income and retained earnings, statement of financial position, statement of cash flows and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). In our opinion the financial statements: - give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 30 November 2024 and of its profit for the year then ended; - have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; - have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the 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. 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. In connection with our audit of the financial statements, 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 audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. 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 the audit:
- the information given in the strategic report and the directors' report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
- the strategic report and the directors' report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the strategic report or the directors' report. We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: - adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or - the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or - certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or - we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of directors
As explained more fully in the directors' responsibilities statement, 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. Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below: As part of the audit planning process, the engagement principal and the engagement team discussed the legal and regulatory frameworks that are applicable to the company. The laws and regulations which have a direct impact on the financial statements are those that relate to regulations governing the preparation of the financial statements, being Companies Act 2006 and FRS 102, as well as UK tax laws. Other laws and regulations which would have an indirect impact, but potentially significant effect on on operations are health & safety and employment laws. The engagement principal and the engagement team discussed non-compliance with laws and regulations at the audit team planning meeting. The engagement principal made enquiries of management regarding their assessment of the likelihood of fraud or error or non-compliance with laws and regulations which could lead to material misstatements in the financial statements. The engagement principal was satisfied that the engagement team had the appropriate competence and capabilities to identify or recognise non-compliance with laws and regulations during the audit. The engagement team reviewed records to identify any legal and regulatory correspondence. The engagement team did not identify any key audit matters relating to irregularities, including fraud. Part of the engagement team's assessment of non-compliance with laws and regulations included a review of the risk of management override of controls. This was carried out by reviewing journals posted to the financial records, reviewing accounting estimates and significant transactions that are outside the normal course of business, to identify any material misstatement which may be due to fraud. The audit team also considered whether there could be irregularities, including fraud, related to revenue recognition. This was carried out by reviewing the revenue recognition policies, testing of material revenue streams and testing cut off at the year end date. The disclosures in the financial statements were reviewed and tested to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations. A Disclosure Check was carried out to confirm that the financial statements comply with current accounting requirements. As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs (UK), we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also: - Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. - Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the internal control. - Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the directors. - Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the company to cease to continue as a going concern. - Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. Use of our report
This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with chapter 3 of part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Alison Fionda
(Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of
Ritsons
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor
103 High Street
ELGIN
Moray
IV30 1EB
26 June 2025
Decora Ltd
Statement of Income and Retained Earnings
Year ended 30 November 2024
2024
2023
Note
£
£
Turnover
4
4,894,984
5,206,902
Cost of sales
( 2,691,229)
( 2,944,633)
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------------
Gross profit
2,203,755
2,262,269
Administrative expenses
( 2,202,389)
( 2,180,065)
Other operating income
5
72,053
73,637
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------------
Operating profit
6
73,419
155,841
Other interest receivable and similar income
10
108,373
33,900
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------------
Profit before taxation
181,792
189,741
Tax on profit
11
( 52,858)
( 50,153)
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---------
Profit for the financial year and total comprehensive income
128,934
139,588
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---------
Retained earnings at the start of the year
8,524,747
8,385,159
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------------
Retained earnings at the end of the year
8,653,681
8,524,747
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All the activities of the company are from continuing operations.
Decora Ltd
Statement of Financial Position
30 November 2024
2024
2023
Note
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
12
3,681,156
3,693,822
Investments
13
1,498,042
1,233,042
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------------
5,179,198
4,926,864
Current assets
Stocks
14
849,000
858,436
Debtors
15
91,020
73,544
Cash at bank and in hand
3,902,460
4,029,333
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------------
4,842,480
4,961,313
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
16
( 727,237)
( 720,567)
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------------
Net current assets
4,115,243
4,240,746
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------------
Total assets less current liabilities
9,294,441
9,167,610
Provisions
17
( 103,589)
( 105,692)
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------------
Net assets
9,190,852
9,061,918
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Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
21
90,000
90,000
Non-distributable reserve
22
447,171
447,171
Profit and loss account
22
8,653,681
8,524,747
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------------
Shareholders funds
9,190,852
9,061,918
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These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the medium companies regime.
These financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 26 June 2025 , and are signed on behalf of the board by:
T McWhirter
Director
Company registration number: SC080155
Decora Ltd
Statement of Cash Flows
Year ended 30 November 2024
2024
2023
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit for the financial year
128,934
139,588
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of tangible assets
86,487
90,293
Government grant income
( 3,500)
Other interest receivable and similar income
( 108,373)
( 33,900)
(Gains)/loss on disposal of tangible assets
( 14,642)
13,338
Tax on profit
52,858
50,153
Accrued (income)/expenses
( 34,074)
44,994
Changes in:
Stocks
9,436
8,991
Trade and other debtors
( 17,476)
66,696
Trade and other creditors
( 41,642)
53,845
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---------
Cash generated from operations
61,508
430,498
Interest received
108,373
33,900
Tax paid
( 67,500)
( 72,622)
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---------
Net cash from operating activities
102,381
391,776
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---------
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible assets
( 88,179)
( 75,025)
Proceeds from sale of tangible assets
29,000
21,000
Purchases of other investments
( 265,000)
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---------
Net cash used in investing activities
( 324,179)
( 54,025)
---------
---------
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings
94,925
( 14,379)
Government grant income
3,500
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---------
Net cash from/(used in) financing activities
94,925
( 10,879)
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---------
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
( 126,873)
326,872
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
4,029,333
3,702,461
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------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
3,902,460
4,029,333
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Decora Ltd
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year ended 30 November 2024
1. General information
The company is a private company limited by shares, registered in Scotland. The address of the registered office is Bruceland House, Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 1YE.
2. Statement of compliance
These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland' and 'Companies Act 2006'.
3. Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties and vintage vehicles measured at fair value through profit or loss. The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.
Fixed asset investments
Fixed asset investments, in the form of vintage motor vehicles, are shown at their open market value. The valuation is based on original cost of the asset plus any subsequent costs incurred where value is deemed to be added. The surplus or deficit arising from the annual revaluation is transferred to the investment revaluation reserve unless a deficit, or its reversal, on an individual investment is expected to be permanent, in which case it is recognised in the profit and loss account for the year.
Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are received.
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The key assumptions and other sources of estimation uncertainty that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are as follows: Useful economic lives of tangible assets The annual depreciation charge for tangible assets is sensitive to changes in the estimated useful economic lives and residual values of the assets. The useful economic lives and residual values are re-assessed annually. They are amended when necessary to reflect current estimates, based on technological advancement, future investments, economic utilisation and the physical condition of the assets. See note 12 for the carrying amount of the property, plant and equipment, and note 3 for the depreciation accounting policy for the useful economic lives for each class of assets. Valuation of investment properties As described in the accounting policy at note 3 and in note 12 to the financial statements, investment properties are stated at fair value based on valuations carried out by the directors. The valuations are re-assessed annually and amended where necessary to reflect current estimates. Valuation of vintage motor vehicles As described in the accounting policy at note 3 to the financial statements, vintage motor vehicles are carried at open market value, based on original cost plus any subsequent costs incurred where value is deemed to be added. The lack of an active market for vintage vehicles increases the degree of judgement involved in the valuation.
Revenue recognition
The turnover in the profit and loss account represents amounts received during the year for the supply of home improvement and garden centre products and café sales. Sales of products are recognised when the significant risks and rewards are transferred to the customer at the electronic point of sale, exclusive of Value Added Tax. Sales of kitchen and bathroom products represents amounts invoiced during the year, exclusive of Value Added Tax. Turnover is recognised when the products have been delivered to the customer and the significant risk and rewards have been transferred to the customer.
Income tax
The taxation expense represents the aggregate amount of current and deferred tax recognised in the reporting period. Tax is recognised in profit or loss, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. In this case, tax is recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively. Current tax is recognised on taxable profit for the current and past periods. Current tax is measured at the amounts of tax expected to pay or recover using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences at the reporting date. Unrelieved tax losses and other 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. Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference.
Operating leases
Lease payments are recognised as an expense over the lease term on a straight-line basis. The aggregate benefit of lease incentives is recognised as a reduction to expense over the lease term, on a straight-line basis.
Tangible assets
Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Any tangible assets carried at revalued amounts are recorded at the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. An increase in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of a revaluation, is recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity, except to the extent it reverses a revaluation decrease of the same asset previously recognised in profit or loss. A decrease in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of revaluation, is recognised in other comprehensive income to the extent of any previously recognised revaluation increase accumulated in equity in respect of that asset. Where a revaluation decrease exceeds the accumulated revaluation gains accumulated in equity in respect of that asset, the excess shall be recognised in profit or loss.
Depreciation
Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:
Freehold Property
-
2% straight line
Plant, machinery & fixtures
-
15%-20% reducing balance & straight line
Motor Vehicles
-
25% reducing balance
Investment property
Investment properties are initially recorded at cost, which includes purchase price and any directly attributable expenditure. Investment properties are revalued to their fair value at each reporting date and any changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss.
Impairment of fixed assets
A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date. For the purposes of impairment testing, when it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, an estimate is made of the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. The cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable group of assets that includes the asset and generates cash inflows that largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets.
Stocks
Stocks are measured at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost includes all costs of purchase, costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the stock to its present location and condition.
Government grants
Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable. Grants are not recognised until there is reasonable assurance that the company will comply with the conditions attaching to them and the grants will be received. Government grants are recognised using the accrual model. Under the accrual model, government grants relating to revenue are recognised on a systematic basis over the periods in which the company recognises the related costs for which the grant is intended to compensate. Grants that are receivable as compensation for expenses or losses already incurred or for the purpose of giving immediate financial support to the entity with no future related costs are recognised in income in the period in which it becomes receivable.
Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the entity has an obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event, it is probable that the entity will be required to transfer economic benefits in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be estimated reliably. Provisions are recognised as a liability in the statement of financial position and the amount of the provision as an expense. Provisions are initially measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date and subsequently reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimate of the amount that would be required to settle the obligation. Any adjustments to the amounts previously recognised are recognised in profit or loss unless the provision was originally recognised as part of the cost of an asset. When a provision is measured at the present value of the amount expected to be required to settle the obligation, the unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period it arises.
Financial instruments
Financial instruments are classified and accounted for, according to the substance of the contractual arrangement, as either financial assets, financial liabilities or equity instruments. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities. The following assets and liabilities are classified as financial instruments - bank, trade debtors, trade creditors, directors' loans to the company. Cash and cash equivalents in the statement of financial position comprise cash at bank and in hand held on demand. Trade debtors and creditors are measured at the undiscounted amounts receivable from the customer or payable to a supplier, which is normally the invoiced price. Trade debtors are assessed at the end of each reporting period for the objective evidence of impairment. If such evidence is found, an impairment loss is recognised in the statement of income and retained earnings. Directors' loans to the company which are repayable on demand are measured at the undiscounted amount of cash expected to be paid.
Defined contribution plans
The company operates a money purchase pension scheme for employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company. The annual contributions are charged to the profit and loss account.
4. Turnover
Turnover arises from:
2024
2023
£
£
Sale of goods
4,894,984
5,206,902
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The whole of the turnover is attributable to the principal activity of the company wholly undertaken in the United Kingdom.
5. Other operating income
2024
2023
£
£
Rental income
72,053
68,619
Government grant income
3,500
Other operating income
1,518
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72,053
73,637
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6. Operating profit
Operating profit or loss is stated after charging/crediting:
2024
2023
£
£
Depreciation of tangible assets
86,487
90,293
(Gains)/loss on disposal of tangible assets
( 14,642)
13,338
Impairment of trade debtors
4,002
6,911
Operating lease rentals
1,562
1,498
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7. Auditor's remuneration
2024
2023
£
£
Fees payable for the audit of the financial statements
11,945
11,375
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Fees payable to the company's auditor and its associates for other services:
Taxation advisory services
284
680
Other non-audit services
6,994
4,467
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7,278
5,147
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8. Staff costs
The average number of persons employed by the company during the year, including the directors, amounted to:
2024
2023
No.
No.
Administrative staff
7
7
Management staff
3
3
Number of sales staff
71
69
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81
79
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The aggregate payroll costs incurred during the year, relating to the above, were:
2024
2023
£
£
Wages and salaries
1,317,497
1,264,407
Social security costs
99,424
86,478
Other pension costs
22,106
19,973
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------------
1,439,027
1,370,858
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9. Directors' remuneration
The directors' aggregate remuneration in respect of qualifying services was:
2024
2023
£
£
Remuneration
87,470
88,593
Company contributions to defined contribution pension plans
1,018
1,032
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88,488
89,625
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--------
The number of directors who accrued benefits under company pension plans was as follows:
2024
2023
No.
No.
Defined contribution plans
1
1
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10. Other interest receivable and similar income
2024
2023
£
£
Interest on cash and cash equivalents
108,373
33,900
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11. Tax on profit
Major components of tax expense
2024
2023
£
£
Current tax:
UK current tax expense
54,961
67,482
Deferred tax:
Origination and reversal of timing differences
( 2,103)
( 17,329)
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--------
Tax on profit
52,858
50,153
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--------
Reconciliation of tax expense
The tax assessed on the profit on ordinary activities for the year is higher than (2023: higher than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25 % (2023: 23.01 %).
2024
2023
£
£
Profit on ordinary activities before taxation
181,792
189,741
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---------
Profit on ordinary activities by rate of tax
45,448
43,661
Effect of expenses not deductible for tax purposes
389
1,764
Effect of capital allowances and depreciation
3,589
7,844
Effect of different UK tax rates on some earnings
(427)
Excess/(deficit) of depreciation over capital allowances
5,962
14,213
Deferred tax movement
(2,103)
(17,329)
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Tax on profit
52,858
50,153
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12. Tangible assets
Freehold property
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Investment Properties
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 December 2023
2,186,193
253,292
286,297
1,760,000
4,485,782
Additions
27,581
38,911
21,687
88,179
Disposals
( 32,839)
( 20,795)
( 53,634)
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At 30 November 2024
2,213,774
259,364
287,189
1,760,000
4,520,327
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Depreciation
At 1 December 2023
482,053
138,730
171,177
791,960
Charge for the year
29,791
22,550
34,146
86,487
Disposals
( 18,711)
( 20,565)
( 39,276)
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---------
---------
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At 30 November 2024
511,844
142,569
184,758
839,171
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Carrying amount
At 30 November 2024
1,701,930
116,795
102,431
1,760,000
3,681,156
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---------
---------
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------------
At 30 November 2023
1,704,140
114,562
115,120
1,760,000
3,693,822
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The investment properties were revalued by the directors on 4 July 2023, as detailed below. The values attributed were:
ValuationCost
££
The Mews, 29 Bridge Street100,00035,725
Redwood Cottage250,000223,425
Bridgeyn, 1 Bridge Street350,000221,759
59 Sheriffmill Road335,000310,810
2 Bridge Street225,000157,234
4 Bridge Street250,000149,574
8 Bridge Street150,000114,302
27-35 Bridge Street100,00060,343
The directors agree that the valuation at the above date correctly reflects the value at 30 November 2024.
13. Investments
Other investments other than loans
£
Cost
At 1 December 2023
1,590,491
Additions
265,000
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At 30 November 2024
1,855,491
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Impairment
At 1 December 2023 and 30 November 2024
357,449
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Carrying amount
At 30 November 2024
1,498,042
------------
At 30 November 2023
1,233,042
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14. Stocks
2024
2023
£
£
Finished goods and goods for resale
849,000
858,436
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---------
15. Debtors
2024
2023
£
£
Trade debtors
18,697
8,698
Prepayments and accrued income
64,152
64,771
Other debtors
8,171
75
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--------
91,020
73,544
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--------
16. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Trade creditors
223,376
245,552
Accruals and deferred income
128,277
162,351
Corporation tax
54,943
67,482
Social security and other taxes
116,943
136,337
Director loan accounts
202,494
107,569
Other creditors
8
247
Pension creditor
1,196
1,029
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---------
727,237
720,567
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---------
17. Provisions
Deferred tax (note 18)
£
At 1 December 2023
105,692
Charge against provision
( 2,103)
---------
At 30 November 2024
103,589
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18. Deferred tax
The deferred tax included in the statement of financial position is as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
Included in provisions (note 17)
103,589
105,692
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---------
The deferred tax account consists of the tax effect of timing differences in respect of:
2024
2023
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
46,806
48,909
Fair value adjustment of investment property
56,783
56,783
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---------
103,589
105,692
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19. Employee benefits
Defined contribution plans
The amount recognised in profit or loss as an expense in relation to defined contribution plans was £ 21,088 (2023: £ 18,941 ).
The company operates a money purchase pension scheme for employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company. The annual contributions are charged to the profit and loss account.
20. Government grants
The amounts recognised in the financial statements for government grants are as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
Recognised in other operating income:
Government grants recognised directly in income
3,500
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21. Called up share capital
Issued, called up and fully paid
2024
2023
No.
£
No.
£
Ordinary shares of £ 1 each
90,000
90,000
90,000
90,000
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22. Reserves
Non-distributable reserve - This reserve records the fair value movements on assets recognised in profit or loss which are not available for distribution. Profit and loss account - This reserve records retained earnings and accumulated losses.
23. Analysis of changes in net debt
At 1 Dec 2023
Cash flows
At 30 Nov 2024
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
4,029,333
(126,873)
3,902,460
Debt due within one year
(107,569)
(94,925)
(202,494)
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------------
3,921,764
( 221,798)
3,699,966
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24. Operating leases
The total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
Not later than 1 year
2,389
1,837
Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
8,713
4,352
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11,102
6,189
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25. Directors' advances, credits and guarantees
During the year the company made advances totalling £8,171 (2023 - £75) to Mr D McWhirter in relation to private expenditure and Mr D McWhirter repaid £75 (2023 - £70). The maximum balance outstanding at any time during the year was £8,171 (2023 - £75) due by Mr D McWhirter to the company and the closing balance at the year end was £8,171 (2023 - £75). No repayment terms are in place for this balance and no interest was charged thereon.
Decora Ltd
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
Year ended 30 November 2024
26. Related party transactions
The company was under the control of the directors throughout the current and previous year. Mr T McWhirter is the Managing Director. Mr T McWhirter and Mrs A McWhirter are the sole trustees of both The Thomas McWhirter Trust and The Alfreda McWhirter Trust. The Thomas McWhirter Trust, The Alfreda McWhirter Trust and Mrs N Sinclair are shareholders in the company. Mr D McWhirter is a director and shareholder of the company. Included in creditors at the year end is an amount of £202,494 (2023 - £107,569) due to Mr T and Mrs A McWhirter by the company and an amount of £8,171 (2023 - £75) due from Mr D McWhirter to the company. These balances are interest free and are repayable on demand.