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Registered number: 03870120










R. B. WATTS ROOFING CONTRACTORS & MERCHANTS LIMITED








UNAUDITED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INFORMATION FOR FILING WITH THE REGISTRAR

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

 
R. B. WATTS ROOFING CONTRACTORS & MERCHANTS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:03870120

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 4 
430,530
356,826

  
430,530
356,826

Current assets
  

Stocks
  
673,559
675,752

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 5 
867,202
825,499

Cash at bank and in hand
  
46,483
65,151

  
1,587,244
1,566,402

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 6 
(541,977)
(475,697)

Net current assets
  
 
 
1,045,267
 
 
1,090,705

Total assets less current liabilities
  
1,475,797
1,447,531

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 7 
(81,766)
(116,229)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
  
(32,913)
(23,799)

  
 
 
(32,913)
 
 
(23,799)

Net assets
  
1,361,118
1,307,503


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
  
100
100

Profit and loss account
  
1,361,018
1,307,403

  
1,361,118
1,307,503


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R. B. WATTS ROOFING CONTRACTORS & MERCHANTS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:03870120
    
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

The directors consider 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 year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their 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 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: 

C B Watts
Director

Date: 22 September 2025

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

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R. B. WATTS ROOFING CONTRACTORS & MERCHANTS LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1.


General information

R. B. Watts Roofing Contractors & Merchants Limited is a private company limited by shares and incorporated in England and Wales, registration number 03870120. The registered office is Hoe Road, Longham, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2RP.

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 Section 1A of Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.

The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the Company and rounded to the nearest £.
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation fo these financial statements are set out below. The policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated. 

 
2.2

Turnover

Turnover is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the turnover can be reliably measured. Turnover 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 turnover is recognised:

Sale of goods

Turnover 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 turnover 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

Turnover 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 turnover 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.

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R. B. WATTS ROOFING CONTRACTORS & MERCHANTS LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.3

Interest income

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

 
2.4

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to profit or loss over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

 
2.5

Borrowing costs

All borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the year in which they are incurred.

 
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 Statement of financial position. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

 
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 reporting 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 reporting 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 reporting date.

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R. B. WATTS ROOFING CONTRACTORS & MERCHANTS LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.8

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, as follows:.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Freehold property
-
5% Reducing balance
Plant and machinery
-
25% Reducing balance
Motor vehicles
-
25% Reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings
-
25% Reducing balance

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.

 
2.9

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 first in, first out basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

At each reporting 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.

 
2.10

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.

 
2.11

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.

 
2.12

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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R. B. WATTS ROOFING CONTRACTORS & MERCHANTS LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.13

Financial instruments

The Company only enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors, loans from banks and other third parties, loans to related parties and investments in ordinary shares.

 
2.14

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 8 (2023 - 8).

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R. B. WATTS ROOFING CONTRACTORS & MERCHANTS LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

4.


Tangible fixed assets





Freehold property
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Fixtures and fittings
Total

£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
280,260
47,888
245,030
38,586
611,764


Additions
-
7,195
168,995
1,789
177,979


Disposals
-
-
(52,670)
-
(52,670)



At 31 December 2024

280,260
55,083
361,355
40,375
737,073



Depreciation


At 1 January 2024
61,143
35,107
124,266
34,422
254,938


Charge for the year on owned assets
3,137
4,995
65,033
1,484
74,649


Disposals
-
-
(23,044)
-
(23,044)



At 31 December 2024

64,280
40,102
166,255
35,906
306,543



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
215,980
14,981
195,100
4,469
430,530



At 31 December 2023
219,117
12,781
120,764
4,164
356,826

Included within freehold property is land totaling £156,375 (2023 - £156,375) which is not depreciated.

The net book value of assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts, included above, are as follows:


2024
2023
£
£



Motor vehicles
99,575
24,766

99,575
24,766

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R. B. WATTS ROOFING CONTRACTORS & MERCHANTS LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

5.


Debtors

2024
2023
£
£


Trade debtors
741,806
789,747

Other debtors
89,767
22,546

Prepayments and accrued income
35,629
13,206

867,202
825,499



6.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2024
2023
£
£

Bank loans
69,484
63,588

Trade creditors
290,109
237,359

Corporation tax
503
26,563

Other taxation and social security
26,037
23,818

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
45,283
6,075

Other creditors
62,600
70,550

Accruals and deferred income
47,961
47,744

541,977
475,697



7.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2024
2023
£
£

Bank loans
18,355
87,839

Net obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts
63,411
28,390

81,766
116,229


Net obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts are secured upon the assets to which they relate.

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R. B. WATTS ROOFING CONTRACTORS & MERCHANTS LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

8.


Loans


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


2024
2023
£
£

Amounts falling due within one year

Bank loans
69,484
63,588

Amounts falling due 1-2 years

Bank loans
18,355
69,484

Amounts falling due 2-5 years

Bank loans
-
18,355


87,839
151,427



9.


Hire purchase and finance leases


Minimum lease payments under hire purchase fall due as follows:

2024
2023
£
£


Within one year
45,283
103,496

Between 1-5 years
63,411
34,463

108,694
137,959


10.


Capital commitments


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

2024
2023
£
£


Tangible fixed assets
164,029
108,000

164,029
108,000

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R. B. WATTS ROOFING CONTRACTORS & MERCHANTS LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

11.


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
18,781
23,903

18,781
23,903


12.


Related party transactions

At the end of the year the Company owed £11,309 to directors (2023 - £11,754). The amounts were interest free and repayable on demand.
The Company was owed £72,517 from another director (2023: £13,050) on which interest was charged at HMRC's offical rate of interest. 

 
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