Company registration number 05733925 (England and Wales)
ALF'S MOTORCYCLES LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
ALF'S MOTORCYCLES LIMITED
CONTENTS
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Accountants' report
1
Balance sheet
2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 6
ALF'S MOTORCYCLES LIMITED
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT TO THE DIRECTOR ON THE PREPARATION OF THE UNAUDITED STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF ALF'S MOTORCYCLES LIMITED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 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 Alf's Motorcycles Limited for the year ended 31 March 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 Alf's Motorcycles Limited, as a body, in accordance with the terms of our engagement letter dated 9 March 2023. Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the financial statements of Alf's Motorcycles Limited and state those matters that we have agreed to state to the board of directors of Alf's Motorcycles 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 Alf's Motorcycles Limited and its board of directors as a body, for our work or for this report.
It is your duty to ensure that Alf's Motorcycles 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 loss of Alf's Motorcycles Limited. You consider that Alf's Motorcycles 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 Alf's Motorcycles 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.
Carpenter Box
18 September 2025
Chartered Accountants
Amelia House
Crescent Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 1RL
ALF'S MOTORCYCLES LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
31 March 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3
30,024
27,069
Current assets
Stocks
1,365,737
1,419,286
Debtors
4
100,821
99,951
Cash at bank and in hand
93,425
226
1,559,983
1,519,463
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
5
(1,095,544)
(1,022,884)
Net current assets
464,439
496,579
Total assets less current liabilities
494,463
523,648
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
6
(6,677)
(16,707)
Provisions for liabilities
(5,500)
(4,900)
Net assets
482,286
502,041
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
7
100
100
Profit and loss reserves
482,186
501,941
Total equity
482,286
502,041
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 March 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
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 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.
The financial statements were approved and signed by the director and authorised for issue on 18 September 2025
Mr A J Hubbard
Director
Company Registration No. 05733925
ALF'S MOTORCYCLES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Alf's Motorcycles Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Amelia House, Crescent Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1RL.
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
Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the director has a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The director has considered relevant information, including the company’s principal risks and uncertainties and the impact of subsequent events in making their assessment. true
Based on these assessments and having regard to the resources available to the entity, the director has concluded that there is no material uncertainty and that they can continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual report and financial statements.
1.3
Turnover
Turnover is recognised on date of invoice at the fair value of the consideration receivable for goods provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes.
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:
Improvements to property
20% Straight line per annum
Plant and machinery
20% diminishing balance per annum
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
20% diminishing balance per annum
Motor vehicles
20% diminishing balance per annum
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.
ALF'S MOTORCYCLES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.6
Cash at bank and in hand
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 current liabilities.
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.
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.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, 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.
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.
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.
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.
1.11
Retirement benefits
The company operates a defined contribution scheme for the benefit of its employees. Contributions payable are charged to the profit and loss account in the period they are payable.
ALF'S MOTORCYCLES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.
Rental income from operating leases is recognised on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised on a straight line basis over the lease term.
2
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was 12 (2024 - 12).
3
Tangible fixed assets
Improvements to property
Plant and machinery
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 April 2024
377,827
59,876
61,213
61,382
560,298
Additions
9,527
1,259
10,786
Disposals
(20,586)
(10,986)
(31,572)
At 31 March 2025
377,827
48,817
51,486
61,382
539,512
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2024
377,827
54,377
45,665
55,360
533,229
Depreciation charged in the year
2,587
3,797
1,447
7,831
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(20,586)
(10,986)
(31,572)
At 31 March 2025
377,827
36,378
38,476
56,807
509,488
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
12,439
13,010
4,575
30,024
At 31 March 2024
5,499
15,548
6,022
27,069
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Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
22,832
11,277
Other debtors
77,989
88,674
100,821
99,951
ALF'S MOTORCYCLES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
10,015
52,672
Trade creditors
1,061,756
939,173
Taxation and social security
6,346
6,950
Other creditors
17,427
24,089
1,095,544
1,022,884
The bank loan and overdraft is secured against the company's assets.
6
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025
2024
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
6,677
16,707
The bank loan is secured against the company's assets.
7
Called up share capital
2025
2024
2025
2024
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
100
100
100
100
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Directors' transactions
Description
% Rate
Opening balance
Amounts repaid
Closing balance
£
£
£
Directors loan
-
15,840
(15,840)
-
15,840
(15,840)
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