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OU BOOKS LIMITED

Registered Number
07714985
(England and Wales)

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year ended
31 October 2024

OU BOOKS LIMITED
Company Information
for the year from 1 November 2023 to 31 October 2024

Directors

TURNER, Justin Hugh Foster
TURNER, Susan Emily

Registered Address

15 Riverside Studios
Amethyst Road Newcastle Business Park
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE4 7YL

Registered Number

07714985 (England and Wales)
OU BOOKS LIMITED
Statement of Financial Position
31 October 2024

Notes

2024

2023

£

£

£

£

Fixed assets
Intangible assets3,3603,840
Tangible assets352,6909,166
56,05013,006
Current assets
Debtors78,14974,568
Current asset investments33
Cash at bank and on hand4,855814
83,00775,385
Creditors amounts falling due within one year(50,677)(52,134)
Net current assets (liabilities)32,33023,251
Total assets less current liabilities88,38036,257
Creditors amounts falling due after one year(71,975)(28,562)
Net assets16,4057,695
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital100100
Profit and loss account16,3057,595
Shareholders' funds16,4057,695
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 21 July 2025, and are signed on its behalf by:
TURNER, Justin Hugh Foster
Director
Registered Company No. 07714985
OU BOOKS LIMITED
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 October 2024

1.Accounting policies
Statutory information
The company is a private company limited by shares and registered in England and Wales. The company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the Company Information page.
Statement of compliance
The financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102 Section 1A as it applies to the financial statements for the period and there were no material departures from the reporting standard.
Functional and presentation currency
The financial statements are presented in sterling and this is the functional currency of the company.
Turnover policy
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services.
Revenue from rendering of services
Revenue from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs. Turnover is only recognised to the extent of recoverable expenses when the outcome of a contract cannot be estimated reliably.
Foreign currency translation
Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recognised at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of the transaction. At the end of each reporting period foreign currency monetary items are translated at the closing rate of exchange. Non-monetary items that are measured at historical cost are translated at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. All differences are charged to profit or loss.
Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets as follows:

Reducing balance (%)Straight line (years)
Fixtures and fittings-10
Vehicles20-
Office Equipment-4
2.Average number of employees

20242023
Average number of employees during the year98
3.Tangible fixed assets

Total

£
Cost or valuation
At 01 November 2330,601
Additions53,116
Disposals(1,049)
At 31 October 2482,668
Depreciation and impairment
At 01 November 2321,434
Charge for year9,199
On disposals(655)
At 31 October 2429,978
Net book value
At 31 October 2452,690
At 31 October 239,166