Company registration number 09951824 (England and Wales)
BEQUESTRIAN LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
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BEQUESTRIAN LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Accountants' report
1
Balance sheet
2 - 3
Notes to the financial statements
4 - 8
BEQUESTRIAN LIMITED
ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT TO THE DIRECTOR ON THE PREPARATION OF THE UNAUDITED STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF BEQUESTRIAN LIMITED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
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In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have prepared for your approval the financial statements of Bequestrian Limited for the year ended 31 January 2025 which comprise, the balance sheet and the related notes from the company’s accounting records and from information and explanations you have given us.
As a practising member firm of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), we are subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed at https://www.icaew.com/regulation.
This report is made solely to the board of directors of Bequestrian Limited, as a body, in accordance with our terms of engagement. Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the financial statements of Bequestrian Limited and state those matters that we have agreed to state to the board of directors of Bequestrian Limited, as a body, in this report in accordance with ICAEW Technical Release 07/16 AAF. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than Bequestrian Limited and its board of directors as a body, for our work or for this report.
It is your duty to ensure that Bequestrian Limited has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare statutory financial statements that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit of Bequestrian Limited. You consider that Bequestrian Limited is exempt from the statutory audit requirement for the year.
We have not been instructed to carry out an audit or a review of the financial statements of Bequestrian Limited. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the statutory financial statements.
Ormerod Rutter Limited
28 July 2025
Chartered Accountants
The Oakley
Kidderminster Road
Droitwich
Worcestershire
WR9 9AY
BEQUESTRIAN LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 JANUARY 2025
31 January 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
3
235
Tangible assets
4
68,575
94,569
68,575
94,804
Current assets
Stocks
13,957
11,500
Debtors
5
70,938
104,520
Cash at bank and in hand
79,195
27,147
164,090
143,167
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(157,424)
(116,255)
Net current assets
6,666
26,912
Total assets less current liabilities
75,241
121,716
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
7
(37,646)
(60,247)
Provisions for liabilities
9
(17,144)
(20,779)
Net assets
20,451
40,690
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
10
2
2
Profit and loss reserves
20,449
40,688
Total equity
20,451
40,690
The director of the company has elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
For the financial year ended 31 January 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The director acknowledges her responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The member has 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.
BEQUESTRIAN LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 JANUARY 2025
31 January 2025
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The financial statements were approved and signed by the director and authorised for issue on 28 July 2025
Miss J L Holme
Director
Company registration number 09951824 (England and Wales)
BEQUESTRIAN LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Bequestrian Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Naylors Barn, Holt Lane, Romsley, West Midlands, B62 0ND.
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 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. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.
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.
Revenue from the provision of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion, when the costs incurred and costs to complete can be estimated reliably.
1.3
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.
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:
Website
5 years
BEQUESTRIAN LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.4
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:
Leasehold land and buildings
20% on cost
Plant and equipment
25% on reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings
25% on cost
Computer equipment
25% on cost
Horse
20% on cost
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.
1.5
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.
1.6
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.
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.
BEQUESTRIAN LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.7
Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
1.8
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.9
Leases
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
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.
2
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2025
2024
Number
Number
Total
4
4
3
Intangible fixed assets
Website
£
Cost
At 1 February 2024 and 31 January 2025
3,874
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 February 2024
3,639
Amortisation charged for the year
235
At 31 January 2025
3,874
Carrying amount
At 31 January 2025
At 31 January 2024
235
BEQUESTRIAN LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
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4
Tangible fixed assets
Leasehold land and buildings
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Computer equipment
Horse
Total
£
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 February 2024
12,114
125,141
11,947
8,037
157,239
Additions
3,135
1,501
375
273
5,284
Disposals
(25,000)
(25,000)
At 31 January 2025
12,114
103,276
1,501
12,322
8,310
137,523
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 February 2024
2,423
47,585
10,473
2,189
62,670
Depreciation charged in the year
2,423
18,196
377
708
1,664
23,368
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(17,090)
(17,090)
At 31 January 2025
4,846
48,691
377
11,181
3,853
68,948
Carrying amount
At 31 January 2025
7,268
54,585
1,124
1,141
4,457
68,575
At 31 January 2024
9,691
77,556
1,474
5,848
94,569
5
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
51,303
85,057
Other debtors
19,635
19,463
70,938
104,520
6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Bank loans
8,116
7,874
Trade creditors
59,222
57,124
Taxation and social security
18,496
6,378
Other creditors
71,590
44,879
157,424
116,255
BEQUESTRIAN LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
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7
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025
2024
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
6,556
14,797
Other creditors
31,090
45,450
37,646
60,247
8
Secured debts
The following secured debts are included within creditors:
2025
2024
£
£
Hire purchase contracts
32,690
49,150
Bank loans
14,672
22,671
47,362
71,821
Hire purchase contracts are secured against the assets to which they relate.
Bank loans are secured by way of a government-backed guarantee.
9
Provisions for liabilities
2025
2024
£
£
Deferred tax liabilities
17,144
20,779
10
Called up share capital
2025
2024
2025
2024
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary of £1 each
2
2
2
2
11
Ultimate controlling party
The ultimate controlling party is Miss J L Holme.