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Registered number: 12763329









BLAIN ART LIMITED







UNAUDITED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INFORMATION FOR FILING WITH THE REGISTRAR

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

 
BLAIN ART LIMITED
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Director
H C P Blain 




Registered number
12763329



Registered office
Pall Mall Deposit
124-128 Barlby Road

Unit 4

London

W10 6BL





 
BLAIN ART LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Balance Sheet
 
1 - 2
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
3 - 10


 
BLAIN ART LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 12763329

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 4 
1,226
1,599

  
1,226
1,599

Current assets
  

Stocks
 5 
1,598,603
746,386

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 6 
482,868
15,017,895

Cash at bank and in hand
 7 
15,602
2,550,496

  
2,097,073
18,314,777

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 8 
(584,572)
(16,057,390)

Net current assets
  
 
 
1,512,501
 
 
2,257,387

Total assets less current liabilities
  
1,513,727
2,258,986

  

Net assets
  
1,513,727
2,258,986


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 10 
1
1

Profit and loss account
  
1,513,726
2,258,985

  
1,513,727
2,258,986

Page 1

 
BLAIN ART LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 12763329
    
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

The director considers that the company is entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the period in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The director acknowledges his responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

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 profit and loss account 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: 




H C P Blain
Director

Date: 29 August 2025

The notes on pages 3 to 10 form part of these financial statements.

Page 2

 
BLAIN ART LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1.


General information

Blain Art Limited is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in England and Wales with registration number of 12763329. The registered office is Pall Mall Deposit 124-128 Barlby Road, Unit 4, London, England, W10 6BL.

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 which assumes the company will continue in operational excistence for the foreseeable future. After reviewing the workings capital requirements of the company, the director has agreed to provide such support to the company as is necessary for it to meet its liabilities for a period of at least twelve months from the date of signing of these financial statements.

 
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.

Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.

Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are presented in the Profit and Loss Account within 'finance income or costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in profit or loss within 'other operating income'.

Page 3

 
BLAIN ART LIMITED
 
 
 
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.

Rendering of services

Revenue from a contract to provide services is recognised in the period in which the services are provided in accordance with the stage of completion of the contract when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the company will receive the consideration due under the contract;
the stage of completion of the contract at the end of the reporting period can be measured reliably; and
the costs incurred and the costs to complete the contract 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.

Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.

 
2.6

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.

Page 4

 
BLAIN ART LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.7

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.

 
2.8

Taxation

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.


 
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.

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:

Office equipment
-
33%
straight line
Computer equipment
-
33%
straight line

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.

Page 5

 
BLAIN ART LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.10

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. 

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.

 
2.11

Financial instruments

The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include trade and other debtors, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusted for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial assets that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss) and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, 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.

Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The company's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other debtors due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.

 
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.


3.


Employees

The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the period was 5 (2023 - 5).

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BLAIN ART LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

4.


Tangible fixed assets





Office equipment
Computer equipment
Total

£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
2,048
11,164
13,212


Additions
-
876
876



At 31 December 2024

2,048
12,040
14,088



Depreciation


At 1 January 2024
967
10,646
11,613


Charge for the period on owned assets
683
566
1,249



At 31 December 2024

1,650
11,212
12,862



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
398
828
1,226



At 31 December 2023
1,081
518
1,599


5.


Stocks

2024
2023
£
£

Finished goods and goods for resale
1,598,603
746,386


The carrying value of stocks is £1,598,603 (2023 - £746,386) which are stated net of impairment losses. Impairment losses totalling £652,213 (2023 - £487,639) were recognised in profit and loss.

Page 7

 
BLAIN ART LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

6.


Debtors

2024
2023
£
£


Trade debtors
25,342
14,649,051

Other debtors
445,578
289,005

Prepayments and accrued income
11,948
79,839

482,868
15,017,895



7.


Cash and cash equivalents

2024
2023
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
15,602
2,550,496

Less: bank overdrafts
(220)
-

15,382
2,550,496



8.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2024
2023
£
£

Bank overdrafts
220
-

Trade creditors
104,827
14,145,670

Corporation tax
-
189,949

Other taxation and social security
10,295
15,371

Other creditors
424,123
298,394

Accruals and deferred income
45,107
1,408,006

584,572
16,057,390


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BLAIN ART LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

9.


Financial instruments

2024
2023
£
£

Financial assets


Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss
15,602
2,550,496




Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss comprise cash at bank and in hand.


10.


Share capital

2024
2023
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



1 (2023 - 1) Ordinary share of £1.00
1
1



11.


Pension commitments

The company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company  in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the company to the fund and amounted to £6,566 (2023 - £6,304).
Contributions totalling £498 
(2023 - £652) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.


12.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 December 2024 the company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:

2024
2023
£
£


Not later than 1 year
10,271
19,564

10,271
19,564

A two year lease was signed in the year ended 2022, with a six month break clause. This lease was renewed on a rolling basis in November 2024, with three months termination notice required.

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BLAIN ART LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

13.


Related party transactions

Included in other debtors (Note 6) is an amount of £427,725 (2023 - £171,238) owed by the director. The amount is unsecured and repayable on demand, interest is charged at the offical rate of interest of 2.25%.

 
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