Company registration number 04530896 (England and Wales)
WINDMILL ANIMAL FARM LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
WINDMILL ANIMAL FARM LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 7
WINDMILL ANIMAL FARM LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3
730,307
705,540
Current assets
Stocks
94,622
89,800
Debtors
4
235,019
327,278
Cash at bank and in hand
112,026
27,598
441,667
444,676
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
5
(105,674)
(98,005)
Net current assets
335,993
346,671
Total assets less current liabilities
1,066,300
1,052,211
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
6
(3,747)
(12,583)
Provisions for liabilities
(72,274)
(68,825)
Net assets
990,279
970,803
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
100
100
Profit and loss reserves
990,179
970,703
Total equity
990,279
970,803

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 December 2024 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.

WINDMILL ANIMAL FARM LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
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The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 11 August 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr D M Slinger
Director
Company registration number 04530896 (England and Wales)
WINDMILL ANIMAL FARM LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

Windmill Animal Farm Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Richard House, 9 Winckley Square, Preston, PR1 3HP. The company's place of business is Mill Heights, Fish Lane, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 1UQ.

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 have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2
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.

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer, 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
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost, 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 property
50 years straight line
Plant and machinery
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.

1.4
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.

WINDMILL ANIMAL FARM LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.

1.6
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash at bank and in hand are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks.

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.

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

All of the company's assets are classified as basic financial assets.

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, 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.

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.

WINDMILL ANIMAL FARM LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.

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.

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
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.

1.13
Government grants

Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the grants will be received.

 

A grant that specifies performance conditions is recognised in income when the performance conditions are met. Where a grant does not specify performance conditions it is recognised in income when the proceeds are received or receivable. A grant received before the recognition criteria are satisfied is recognised as a liability.

1.14
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.

WINDMILL ANIMAL FARM LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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2
Employees

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

2024
2023
Number
Number
Total
20
21
3
Tangible fixed assets
Freehold property
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
401,440
549,500
150,234
1,101,174
Additions
78,880
7,093
-
0
85,973
Disposals
-
0
(18,060)
-
0
(18,060)
At 31 December 2024
480,320
538,533
150,234
1,169,087
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
14,929
311,978
68,727
395,634
Depreciation charged in the year
4,485
35,432
20,377
60,294
Eliminated in respect of disposals
-
0
(17,148)
-
0
(17,148)
At 31 December 2024
19,414
330,262
89,104
438,780
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
460,906
208,271
61,130
730,307
At 31 December 2023
386,511
237,522
81,507
705,540
4
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Amounts owed by group undertakings
214,613
290,969
Other debtors
20,406
36,309
235,019
327,278
WINDMILL ANIMAL FARM LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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5
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Bank loans
8,836
8,618
Taxation and social security
75,235
64,848
Other creditors
21,603
24,539
105,674
98,005

Included above in creditors falling due within one year is a bounce back loan that is unsecured. The loan interest rate is fixed at 2.5% and the term is 6 years with an expected end date of May 2026.

6
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2024
2023
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
3,747
12,583

Included above in creditors falling due after more than one year is a bounce back loan that is unsecured. The loan interest rate is fixed at 2.5% and the term is 6 years with an expected end date of May 2026.

7
Related party transactions
Other information

The company has taken advantage of the exemption conferred by section 1A of FRS 102 not to disclose transactions with its parent company.

 

Also included within other debtors is another director's loan balance for Mr C Slinger for £10,944 (2023: £10,703) at the year end.

8
Directors' transactions
Description
% Rate
Opening balance
Amounts repaid
Closing balance
£
£
£
Directors loan
-
14,876
(13,500)
1,376
14,876
(13,500)
1,376
9
Parent company

The parent company is Windmill Farm (Holdings) Ltd who owns 100% of the share capital and is in turn controlled by the directors Mr & Mrs Slinger.

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