Company registration number 04437169 (England and Wales)
SOUTHERN CROSS PACKAGING LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
SOUTHERN CROSS PACKAGING LIMITED
CONTENTS
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Balance sheet
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 8
SOUTHERN CROSS PACKAGING LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
31 March 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
3
1,697
1,996
Tangible assets
4
507,312
579,959
509,009
581,955
Current assets
Stocks
356,560
355,331
Debtors
5
834,551
1,155,726
Cash at bank and in hand
590,430
926,851
1,781,541
2,437,908
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(590,926)
(665,760)
Net current assets
1,190,615
1,772,148
Total assets less current liabilities
1,699,624
2,354,103
Provisions for liabilities
(114,994)
(131,815)
Net assets
1,584,630
2,222,288
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
200
200
Share premium account
24,900
24,900
Revaluation reserve
50,084
62,016
Profit and loss reserves
1,509,446
2,135,172
Total equity
1,584,630
2,222,288
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
For the financial year ended 31 March 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
SOUTHERN CROSS PACKAGING LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
31 March 2025
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The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 1 August 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr S Smith
Director
Company Registration No. 04437169
SOUTHERN CROSS PACKAGING LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Southern Cross Packaging Limited is a private company, limited by shares, domiciled and incorporated in England and Wales (registered number: 04437169). The registered office address is 1 The Meadows, Waterberry Drive, Waterlooville, Hampshire, United Kingdom, PO7 7XX.
1.1
Accounting convention
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements relate to Southern Cross Packaging Limited as an individual entity.
Related party exemption
The company has taken advantage of exemption, under the terms of Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland', not to disclose related party transactions with wholly owned subsidiaries within the group.
1.2
Turnover
Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods 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.
When cash inflows are deferred and represent a financing arrangement, the fair value of the consideration is the present value of the future receipts. The difference between the fair value of the consideration and the nominal amount received is recognised as interest income.
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.
1.3
Research and development expenditure
Research expenditure is written off against profits in the year in which it is incurred. Identifiable development expenditure is capitalised to the extent that the technical, commercial and financial feasibility can be demonstrated.
1.4
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill
Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.
Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably; the intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights; and the intangible asset is separable from the entity.
SOUTHERN CROSS PACKAGING LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Amortisation 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:
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10% on reducing balance
1.5
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:
Plant and equipment
15% on reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings
15% on reducing balance
Computers
33% on reducing balance
Motor vehicles
15% on reducing balance
Assets in the course of construction are not depreciated.
Tangible fixed assets except manufactured plant & machinery are shown at cost less depreciation and impairment. Manufactured plant & machinery is shown at 'deemed' cost. Depreciation is charged on the revalued amounts as 'deemed cost', following transitional exemption 35.10(d) in FRS 102.
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.
1.6
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.
Stocks held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured at the lower of cost and replacement cost, adjusted where applicable for any loss of service potential.
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.
1.7
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.
SOUTHERN CROSS PACKAGING LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.
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.
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.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
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.
1.8
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.
1.9
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.
SOUTHERN CROSS PACKAGING LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Deferred tax
Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.
1.10
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.
1.11
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.12
Foreign exchange
Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.
1.13
Transfer to revaluation reserve
Depreciation on revalued Manufactured Plant & Machinery has been transferred from Retained Earnings to a specific non-distributable reserve; a Revaluation Reserve. Similarly, all deferred tax relating to these movements has been transferred to the same reserve.
2
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2025
2024
Number
Number
Total
30
31
SOUTHERN CROSS PACKAGING LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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3
Intangible fixed assets
Website
£
Cost
At 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025
1,996
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 April 2024
Amortisation charged for the year
299
At 31 March 2025
299
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
1,697
At 31 March 2024
1,996
4
Tangible fixed assets
Assets under construction
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 April 2024
1,969,040
129,355
77,282
17,500
2,193,177
Additions
6,657
7,517
2,880
1,940
18,994
At 31 March 2025
6,657
1,976,557
132,235
79,222
17,500
2,212,171
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2024
1,488,408
59,808
55,266
9,736
1,613,218
Depreciation charged in the year
72,606
11,042
6,829
1,164
91,641
At 31 March 2025
1,561,014
70,850
62,095
10,900
1,704,859
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
6,657
415,543
61,385
17,127
6,600
507,312
At 31 March 2024
480,632
69,547
22,016
7,764
579,959
The revaluation reserve relating to the manufactured plant & machinery is £53,178 (2024: £62,016) at the year end.
If manufactured plant & machinery had not been revalued, it would have been included at historical cost of £673,166 with aggregate depreciation of £606,388.
SOUTHERN CROSS PACKAGING LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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5
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
527,807
698,062
Amounts owed by group undertakings
64,942
71,158
Other debtors
241,802
386,506
834,551
1,155,726
6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Trade creditors
459,653
521,842
Taxation and social security
75,760
84,935
Other creditors
55,513
58,983
590,926
665,760
7
Directors' transactions
Description
% Rate
Opening balance
Closing balance
£
£
Loan account
-
207
207
207
207