The Samuel Johnson Prize For Non-Fiction Limited

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Balance Sheet	1
Notes to the Financial Statements	2

Registered number: 04389133

		2024		2023
	Notes	£	£	£	£
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors	4	94,887		87,564
Cash at bank and in hand		389,920		503,103

		484,807		590,667
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year	5	(251,846 )		(376,202 )

NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES)			232,961		214,465

TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES			232,961		214,465

NET ASSETS			232,961		214,465

RESERVES
Other reserves			216,559		198,063
Income and Expenditure Account			16,402		16,402

MEMBERS' FUNDS			232,961		214,465

For the 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.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The company has taken advantage of section 444(1) of the Companies Act 2006 and opted not to deliver to the registrar a copy of the company's Income and Expenditure Account.

On behalf of the board

Peter Bazalgette

Director

17/09/2025

The notes on page 2 form part of these financial statements.

1. General Information

The Samuel Johnson Prize For Non-Fiction Limited is a private company, limited by guarantee, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number 04389133 . The registered office is C/O Sedulo London Office 605, Albert House, 256-260 Old Street, London, EC1V 9DD.

2. Accounting Policies

2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 section 1A Small Entities "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006.

2.2. Turnover

Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover is reduced for estimated customer returns, rebates and other similar allowances.

Sale of goods

Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods has transferred to the buyer. This is usually at the point that the customer has signed for the delivery of the goods.

Rendering of services

Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs. Turnover is only recognised to the extent of recoverable expenses when the outcome of a contract cannot be estimated reliably.

3. Average Number of Employees

Average number of employees, including directors, during the year was: NIL (2023: NIL)

4. Debtors

	2024	2023
	£	£
Due within one year
Trade debtors	38,259	26,909
VAT	56,628	60,655

	94,887	87,564

5. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year

	2024	2023
	£	£
Trade creditors	101,520	58,592
Accruals and deferred income	150,326	317,610

	251,846	376,202

6. Company limited by guarantee

The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital.

Every member of the company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company, in the event of a winding up, such an amount as may be required not exceeding £1.

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