Company registration number 01413864 (England and Wales)
TESTBOURNE LIMITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
TESTBOURNE LIMITED
CONTENTS
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Statement of financial position
1
Notes to the financial statements
2 - 11
TESTBOURNE LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Non-current assets
Intangible assets
3
20,619
28,417
Property, plant and equipment
4
25,291
35,692
Investments
5
211
211
46,121
64,320
Current assets
Inventories
693,668
587,477
Trade and other receivables
7
797,956
1,237,257
Cash and cash equivalents
149,497
26,610
1,641,121
1,851,344
Current liabilities
8
(1,432,742)
(1,623,733)
Net current assets
208,379
227,611
Total assets less current liabilities
254,500
291,931
Non-current liabilities
9
(12,170)
(46,523)
Provisions for liabilities
(9,424)
(1,948)
Net assets
232,906
243,460
Equity
Called up share capital
13
1,000
1,000
Retained earnings
14
231,906
242,460
Total equity
232,906
243,460
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The director of the company has elected not to include a copy of the income statement within the financial statements.true
The financial statements were approved and signed by the director and authorised for issue on 22 September 2025
C Mihill
Director
Company registration number 01413864 (England and Wales)
TESTBOURNE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Testbourne Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Belgrave House, 39-43 Monument Hill, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8RN.
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 pound.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
The company has taken advantage of the exemption under section 399 of the Companies Act 2006 not to prepare consolidated accounts, on the basis that the group of which this is the parent qualifies as a small group. The financial statements present information about the company as an individual entity and not about its group.
1.2
Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The company meets its day-to-day working capital requirements through an overdraft facility, which is repayable on demand, and an invoice discounting facility. The company traded profitably during the year and continues to do so post year end. On the basis of this, together with discussions held with the company’s bankers and the continued support of the director and shareholder, the director trueis satisfied that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for at least 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements. Accordingly, the director consider it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis.
1.3
Revenue
Revenue is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. 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.
1.4
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.
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:
Software
25% per annum reducing balance basis
1.5
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
TESTBOURNE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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 buildings
10% per annum straight line basis
Computer Equipment
33% per annum straight line basis
Office Equipment
25% per annum written down basis
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.
1.6
Non-current investments
Interests in subsidiaries are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. The investments are assessed for impairment at each reporting date and any impairment losses or reversals of impairment losses are recognised immediately in profit or loss.
A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the company. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.
1.7
Impairment of non-current assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.
Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.
1.8
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition.
Inventories held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured at 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 inventories 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.
TESTBOURNE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.9
Cash and cash equivalents
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.
1.10
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.
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's statement of financial position when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include trade and other receivables and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method 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. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.
Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.
If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.
Classification of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities including trade and other payables and bank loans, 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.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade payables are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
TESTBOURNE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.
1.11
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.
1.12
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 income statement 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 income statement, 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.
1.13
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense. The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.14
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.15
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.
TESTBOURNE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.16
Foreign exchange
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. All differences are taken to profit and loss account.
2
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2024
2023
Number
Number
Total
15
14
3
Intangible fixed assets
Other
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
122,439
Additions
15,921
Disposals
(89,719)
At 31 December 2024
48,641
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
94,022
Amortisation charged for the year
6,873
Disposals
(72,873)
At 31 December 2024
28,022
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
20,619
At 31 December 2023
28,417
TESTBOURNE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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4
Property, plant and equipment
Land and buildings
Plant and machinery etc
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
99,696
336,047
435,743
Additions
5,372
5,372
Disposals
(61,641)
(61,641)
At 31 December 2024
99,696
279,778
379,474
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
97,206
302,845
400,051
Depreciation charged in the year
2,490
11,609
14,099
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(59,967)
(59,967)
At 31 December 2024
99,696
254,487
354,183
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
25,291
25,291
At 31 December 2023
2,490
33,202
35,692
TESTBOURNE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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5
Fixed asset investments
2024
2023
£
£
Shares in group undertakings and participating interests
211
211
The company has not designated any financial assets that are not classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss.
6
Subsidiaries
These financial statements are separate company financial statements for Testbourne Limited.
Details of the company's subsidiaries at 31 December 2024 are as follows:
Name of undertaking
Registered office
Nature of business
Class of
% Held
shares held
Direct
Testbourne B.V.
Netherlands
Selling and marketing of scienfitic products
Ordinary
100.00
7
Trade and other receivables
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade receivables
565,998
853,705
Amounts owed by group undertakings
183,327
329,095
Other receivables
48,631
54,457
797,956
1,237,257
Trade receivables disclosed above are measured at amortised cost.
TESTBOURNE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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8
Current liabilities
2024
2023
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
251,374
370,430
Trade payables
997,926
1,123,177
Taxation and social security
108,016
61,158
Other payables
75,426
68,968
1,432,742
1,623,733
The company has in place an authorised multicurrency facility of £50,000 held with NatWest to provide finance for importing goods. The facility attracts an interest rate equivalent to 4.48% per annum over the base rate and a currency interest rate of 3% per annum over the relevant currency lending rate used by NatWest. The overdraft is secured by NatWest's unlimited debenture and a fixed charge over the assets of the company.
Borrowings of £196,319 (2023: £367,294) are secured against trade receivables of the company. This invoice discounting facility is secured by a debenture dated 25 February 2016 containing a fixed and floating charge over the assets of the company and a negative pledge.
9
Non-current liabilities
2024
2023
£
£
Other payables
12,170
46,523
10
Finance lease obligations
2024
2023
Future minimum lease payments due under finance leases:
£
£
Within one year
4,158
4,158
In two to five years
2,540
6,893
6,698
11,051
Finance lease payments represent rentals payable by the company for certain items of plant and machinery. Leases include purchase options at the end of the lease period, and no restrictions are placed on the use of the assets. The average lease term is 5 years. All leases are on a fixed repayment basis and no arrangements have been entered into for contingent rental payments.
TESTBOURNE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Deferred taxation
The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the company and movements thereon:
Liabilities
Liabilities
2024
2023
Balances:
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
9,424
6,116
Other
-
(4,168)
9,424
1,948
2024
Movements in the year:
£
Liability at 1 January 2024
1,948
Charge to profit or loss
7,476
Liability at 31 December 2024
9,424
12
Retirement benefit schemes
2024
2023
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
86,715
64,482
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.
13
Called up share capital
2024
2023
£
£
Ordinary share capital
Issued and fully paid
975 Ordinary A shares of £1 each
975
975
25 Ordinary B shares of £1 each
25
25
1,000
1,000
14
Retained earnings
The retained earnings account represents cumulative profits and losses net of dividends and other transactions.
TESTBOURNE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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15
Operating lease commitments
Lessee
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
Within one year
47,760
48,553
Between two and five years
143,280
180,873
191,040
229,426
16
Related party transactions
Remuneration of key management personnel
2024
2023
£
£
Aggregate compensation
57,368
38,164
Transactions with related parties
During the year, the company made sales of £1,323,949 (2023: £1,566,261 ) to Testbourne B.V., which is a subsidiary of the company. The balance due to Testbourne Limited from Testbourne B.V. at the year end was £183,327 (2023: £329,095).
Interest has been charged on the directors loan of £524 in 2024 (2023: £1,206). At the year end, interest of £17,196 (2023: £16,673) was due to the director. As at the year end £9,630 (2023: £39,630) was outstanding on the loan.
The bank holds a personal guarantee limited to £150,000 from Mr C Mihill as well as a Legal Charge over a property owned by Mr C and Mrs A Mihill.
17
Audit report information
As the income statement has been omitted from the filing copy of the financial statements, the following information in relation to the audit report on the statutory financial statements is provided in accordance with s444(5B) of the Companies Act 2006.
The auditor's report was unqualified.
Senior Statutory Auditor:
Frank Harling
Statutory Auditor:
Ward Williams Limited
Date of audit report:
23 September 2025
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Controlling party
The ultimate controlling party is Mr C Mihill, director and majority shareholder of the company.
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