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Registered number: 00903298










MASTER ABRASIVES LTD










FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INFORMATION FOR FILING WITH THE REGISTRAR

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

 
MASTER ABRASIVES LTD
REGISTERED NUMBER: 00903298

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 5 
232,164
177,785

Investments
 6 
6,000
6,000

  
238,164
183,785

Current assets
  

Stocks
 7 
1,388,265
1,398,443

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 8 
1,645,704
1,738,330

Cash at bank and in hand
 9 
70,239
145,712

  
3,104,208
3,282,485

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 10 
(1,724,577)
(1,735,958)

Net current assets
  
 
 
1,379,631
 
 
1,546,527

Total assets less current liabilities
  
1,617,795
1,730,312

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 11 
(53,118)
(39,197)

  
 
 
(53,118)
 
 
(39,197)

Net assets
  
1,564,677
1,691,115


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
  
50,000
50,000

Profit and loss account
  
1,514,677
1,641,115

  
1,564,677
1,691,115


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MASTER ABRASIVES LTD
REGISTERED NUMBER: 00903298
    
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - small entities.

The financial statements have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The Company has opted not to file the statement of income and retained earnings in accordance with provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 




................................................
A G Miller
................................................
P J Batson
Director
Director


Date: 5 August 2025

The notes on pages 3 to 11 form part of these financial statements.

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MASTER ABRASIVES LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1.


General information

Master Abrasives Ltd is a private company limited by shares, domiciled in England and Wales, registered number 00903298.
The registered office and principal place of business is High March, Long March Industrial Estate, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4PG.

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland' and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. 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 following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The directors have considered relevant information, including the annual budget, forecast future trading profits and the impact of subsequent events in making their assessment. The directors continue to prepare forecasts for future trading profits considering the potential impact on the business of possible future scenarios. This analysis also considers the required investment, and effectiveness of available measures as the company returns to pre-covid turnover and profit levels.
Based on these assessments and having regard to the resources available to the entity, the directors have concluded that there is no material uncertainty and that they can continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual report and accounts.

 
2.3

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.

At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.

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MASTER ABRASIVES LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.4

Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the Company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and
the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

 
2.5

Operating leases: the Company as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

 
2.6

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Company has no further payment obligations.

The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Balance Sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

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MASTER ABRASIVES LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.7

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date in the countries where the Company operates and generates income.

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the balance sheet date, except that:
The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.

Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.


 
2.8

Exceptional items

Exceptional items are transactions that fall within the ordinary activities of the Company but are presented separately due to their size or incidence.

 
2.9

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

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MASTER ABRASIVES LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.9
Tangible fixed assets (continued)

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Plant and machinery
-
10% per annum
Motor vehicles
-
25% per annum
Office equipment
-
10 - 25% per annum

The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.

 
2.10

Associates and joint ventures

Associates and joint ventures are held at cost less impairment.

 
2.11

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a weighted average basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

At each balance sheet date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

 
2.12

Debtors

Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

 
2.13

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.

 
2.14

Creditors

Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

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MASTER ABRASIVES LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.15

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.


3.


Employees

The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 28 (2023 - 29).


4.


Exceptional items

2024
2023
£
£


Write off of intercompany loan
119,570
-

119,570
-

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MASTER ABRASIVES LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

5.


Tangible fixed assets





Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Office equipment
Total

£
£
£
£



Cost


At 1 January 2024
416,719
16,621
364,250
797,590


Additions
72,728
10,099
25,647
108,474


Disposals
(35,821)
(16,621)
-
(52,442)



At 31 December 2024

453,626
10,099
389,897
853,622



Depreciation


At 1 January 2024
268,876
16,621
334,308
619,805


Charge for the year on owned assets
23,457
1,683
12,165
37,305


Disposals
(19,031)
(16,621)
-
(35,652)



At 31 December 2024

273,302
1,683
346,473
621,458



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
180,324
8,416
43,424
232,164



At 31 December 2023
147,843
-
29,942
177,785


6.


Fixed asset investments





Investments in associates

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
6,000



At 31 December 2024
6,000




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MASTER ABRASIVES LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

7.


Stocks

2024
2023
£
£

Raw materials and consumables
152,860
115,122

Finished goods and goods for resale
1,235,405
1,283,321

1,388,265
1,398,443


Included in finished goods are consignment stocks of £218,933 (2023 - £210,054). This stock remains the property of Master Abrasives Ltd until it is sold, at which point the title transfers to the customer, who assumes responsibility for the items sold.


8.


Debtors

2024
2023
£
£


Trade debtors
1,072,400
1,146,508

Amounts owed by group undertakings
401,445
495,242

Other debtors
86,743
50,421

Prepayments and accrued income
85,116
46,159

1,645,704
1,738,330



9.


Cash and cash equivalents

2024
2023
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
70,239
145,712


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MASTER ABRASIVES LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

10.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2024
2023
£
£

Trade creditors
792,682
860,541

Corporation tax
7,112
24,204

Other taxation and social security
92,997
85,543

Other creditors
666,869
699,719

Accruals and deferred income
164,917
65,951

1,724,577
1,735,958


Secured loans
Included within other creditors is an amount of £666,869 (2023 - £669,719) secured by a fixed and floating charge over the assets of the company.


11.


Deferred taxation




2024


£






At beginning of year
39,197


Charged to profit or loss
13,921



At end of year
53,118

2024
2023
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
53,118
39,197


12.


Capital commitments


At 31 December 2024 the Company had capital commitments as follows:

2024
2023
£
£


Contracted for but not provided in these financial statements
-
47,518

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MASTER ABRASIVES LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

13.


Related party transactions

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption available under FRS 102 not to disclose transactions with wholly owned group members.
The Company made sales of £134,599 (2023 - £209,499) in the year to an associate, and is owed £1,611 (2023 - £7,946) as at 31 December 2024 from an associate.
 
The Company made sales of £31,256 (2023 - £0) in the year to a 97% subsidiary, and is owed £20,042 (2023- £0) as at 31 December 2024 from a 97% subsidiary.

The Company made purchases of £10,193 (2023 -£0) in the year from a 97% subsidiary, and owes £0 (2023 - £0) as at 31 December 2024 to a 97% subsidiary.

Included in debtors is a loan of £119,570 (2023 - £112,928) due from a 97% subsidiary. The loan is unsecured, interest free and due on demand. A provision of £119,570 (2023: £0) has been made against this loan.

14.


Controlling party

The Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of SCL Abrasive Holdings Limited, a company incorporated in England and Wales.
The ultimate controlling parties are the directors due to their controlling interest in SCL Abrasive Holdings Limited.


15.


Auditor's information

The auditor's report on the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 was unqualified.

The audit report was signed on 12 September 2025 by Richard Powell BA FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor) on behalf of MHA.

MHA is the trading name of MHA Audit Services LLP, a limited liability partnership in England and Wales (registered number OC455542).

 
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