Company No: 05493318 (England and Wales)

Contents

• Statement of Financial Position
• Notes to the Financial Statements

	Note	2024		2023
		£		£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets	3	270,019		208,890
Investment property	4	5,734,750		6,295,000
Investments	5	3,553,576		3,200,835
		9,558,345		9,704,725
Current assets
Debtors	6	31,592		14,890
Cash at bank and in hand		126,032		113,060
		157,624		127,950
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year	7	( 5,688,711)		( 5,489,663)
Net current liabilities		(5,531,087)		(5,361,713)
Total assets less current liabilities		4,027,258		4,343,012
Provision for liabilities	8	( 215,150)		( 267,922)
Net assets		3,812,108		4,075,090
Capital and reserves
Called-up share capital	9	141,450		141,450
Profit and loss account	11	3,670,658		3,933,640
Total shareholders' funds		3,812,108		4,075,090

For the financial year ending 31 December 2024 the Company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Directors' responsibilities:

• The members have not required the Company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the financial year in accordance with section 476;
• 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; and
• These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and a copy of the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings has not been delivered.

The financial statements of Limesnapper Limited (registered number: 05493318) were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 10 September 2025. They were signed on its behalf by:

Charles Robert Wace Director

1. Accounting policies

The principal accounting policies are summarised below. They have all been applied consistently throughout the financial year and to the preceding financial year, unless otherwise stated.

General information and basis of accounting

Limesnapper Limited (the Company) is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in the United Kingdom under the Companies Act 2006 and is registered in England and Wales. The address of the Company's registered office is 3 Bush Park, Plymouth, PL6 7RG, United Kingdom.

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 items at fair value, and in accordance with Section 1A of Financial Reporting Standard 102 (FRS 102) ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland’ issued by the Financial Reporting Council and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements are presented in pounds sterling which is the functional currency of the Company and rounded to the nearest £.

Foreign currency

Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate of exchange at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the Statement of Financial Position date are reported at the rates of exchange prevailing at that date.

Exchange differences are recognised in the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings in the period in which they arise except for exchange differences arising on gains or losses on non-monetary items which are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

Turnover

Turnover is stated net of VAT and trade discounts and is recognised when the significant risks and rewards are considered to have been transferred to the buyer. Turnover from the supply of services represents the value of services provided under contracts to the extent that there is a right to consideration and is recorded at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Where a contract has only been partially completed at the Statement of Financial Position date turnover represents the fair value of the service provided to date based on the stage of completion of the contract activity at the Statement of Financial Position date. Where payments are received from customers in advance of services provided, the amounts are recorded as deferred income and included as part of creditors due within one year.

Interest income

Interest income is recognised when it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably. Interest income is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the principal outstanding at the effective interest rate applicable, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to that asset's net carrying amount on initial recognition.

Dividend income

Dividend income from investments is recognised when the shareholders' rights to receive payment have been established (provided that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably).

Employee benefits

Defined contribution schemes
The Company operates a defined contribution scheme. The amount charged to the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings in respect of pension costs and other post-retirement benefits is the contributions payable in the financial year. Differences between contributions payable in the financial year and contributions actually paid are included as either accruals or prepayments in the Statement of Financial Position.

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

Taxation

Current tax
Current tax is provided at amounts expected to be paid (or recoverable) using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the Statement of Financial Position date.

Deferred tax
Deferred tax arises as a result of including items of income and expenditure in taxation computations in periods different from those in which they are included in the Company's financial statements. Deferred tax is provided in full on timing differences which result in an obligation to pay more or less tax at a future date, at the average tax rates that are expected to apply when the timing differences reverse, based on current tax rates and laws. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and a valuation allowance is set up against deferred tax assets so that the net carrying amount equals the highest amount that is more likely than not to be recovered based on current or future taxable profit.

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, other than investment property, freehold land and plant and machinery, at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation, less estimated residual value, of each asset on a straight-line or reducing balance basis over its expected useful life. Plant and machinery is not depreciated as it relates to a collection of artwork, which the directors believe has not reduced in value. This policy is reviewed annually.

Expected useful life of the assets are as follows:

Plant and machinery	not depreciated
Vehicles	25 % reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings	10 years straight line
Office equipment	3 years straight line

Residual value represents the estimated amount which would currently be obtained from disposal of an asset, after deducting estimated costs of disposal, if the asset were already of the age and in the condition expected at the end of its useful life.

Impairment of assets

Assets, other than those measured at fair value, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each Statement of Financial Position date. If there is objective evidence of impairment, an impairment loss is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

Investment property

Investment property is initially recognised at cost, which includes the purchase cost and any directly attributable expenditure. Subsequently it is measured at fair value at each reporting date with changes in fair value recognised in profit or loss. Deferred taxation is provided on these gains at the rate expected to apply when the property is sold.

The fair value is determined annually by the directors, on an open market value for existing use basis.

Fixed asset investments

Investments are recognised initially at fair value which is normally the transaction price excluding transaction costs. Subsequently, they are measured at fair value through profit or loss if the shares are publicly traded or their fair value can otherwise be measured reliably. Other investments are measured at cost less impairment.

Trade and other debtors

Trade and other debtors are initially recognised at fair value and thereafter stated at amortised cost using the effective interest method less impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts, except where the effect of discounting would be immaterial. In such cases the receivables are stated at cost less impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts.

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 creditors: amounts falling due within one year.

Trade and other creditors

Trade and other creditors are initially recognised at fair value and thereafter stated at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, unless the effect of discounting would be immaterial, in which case they are stated at cost.

Financial instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

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.

Financial assets and liabilities are only offset in the Balance Sheet when, and only when there exists a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and the Company intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that the Company will be required to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the Statement of Financial Position date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where a provision is measured using the cash flows estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those cash flows (when the effect of the time value of money is material).

When some or all of the economic benefits required to settle a provision are expected to be recovered from a third party, a receivable is recognised as an asset if it is virtually certain that reimbursement will be received and the amount of the receivable can be measured reliably.

Ordinary share capital

The ordinary share capital of the Company is presented as equity.

Dividends

Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.

2. Employees

	2024		2023
	Number		Number
Monthly average number of persons employed by the Company during the year, including directors	7		8

3. Tangible assets

	Plant and machinery		Vehicles		Fixtures and fittings		Office equipment		Total
	£		£		£		£		£
Cost
At 01 January 2024	26,093		209,971		23,884		110,524		370,472
Additions	1,325		214,369		0		3,338		219,032
Disposals	0		( 156,216)		0		( 1,231)		( 157,447)
At 31 December 2024	27,418		268,124		23,884		112,631		432,057
Accumulated depreciation
At 01 January 2024	0		61,089		4,546		95,947		161,582
Charge for the financial year	0		43,483		2,671		8,599		54,753
Disposals	0		( 54,297)		0		0		( 54,297)
At 31 December 2024	0		50,275		7,217		104,546		162,038
Net book value
At 31 December 2024	27,418		217,849		16,667		8,085		270,019
At 31 December 2023	26,093		148,882		19,338		14,577		208,890

4. Investment property

	Investment property
	£
Valuation
As at 01 January 2024	6,295,000
Fair value movement	(560,250)
As at 31 December 2024	5,734,750

Historic cost

If the investment properties had been accounted for under the cost accounting rules, the properties would have been measured as follows:

	2024		2023
	£		£
Historic cost	4,890,543		4,692,470

5. Fixed asset investments

	Listed investments		Other investments		Total
	£		£		£
Cost or valuation before impairment
At 01 January 2024	3,150,835		50,000		3,200,835
Additions	1,056,294		50,000		1,106,294
Disposals	( 937,165)		0		( 937,165)
Movement in fair value	183,612		0		183,612
At 31 December 2024	3,453,576		100,000		3,553,576
Carrying value at 31 December 2024	3,453,576		100,000		3,553,576
Carrying value at 31 December 2023	3,150,835		50,000		3,200,835

6. Debtors

	2024		2023
	£		£
Trade debtors	0		5,250
Prepayments	30,395		8,443
Other debtors	1,197		1,197
	31,592		14,890

7. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

	2024		2023
	£		£
Trade creditors	9,813		19,450
Amounts owed to directors	2,158,641		3,560,809
Accruals and deferred income	490,244		384,148
Other taxation and social security	17,973		18,328
Other creditors	3,012,040		1,506,928
	5,688,711		5,489,663

8. Deferred tax

	2024		2023
	£		£
At the beginning of financial year	( 267,922)		( 172,145)
Credited/(charged) to the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings	52,772		( 95,777)
At the end of financial year	( 215,150)		( 267,922)

9. Called-up share capital

	2024		2023
	£		£
Allotted, called-up and fully-paid
141,360 A ordinary shares of £ 1.00 each	141,360		141,360
90 B ordinary shares of £ 1.00 each	90		90
	141,450		141,450

10. Related party transactions

Transactions with the entity's directors

	2024		2023
	£		£
Amount owed to directors	2,158,641		3,560,809

The directors' loan to the company bears interest of 0.5% over the Bank of England base rate and there are no set repayment terms.

Other related party transactions

	2024		2023
	£		£
Amounts owed to shareholders - included in other creditors	3,000,000		1,500,000

No interest is charged on the loans to shareholders and there is no fixed date of repayment.

11. Profit and loss account

Included in the profit and loss account are non-distributable reserves of £633,154 (2023: £1,223,893) representing the cumulative fair value movements of the Investment property, net of deferred tax. The remaining amount is distributable.