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Registration number: 08015901

Royal Marines Shop Limited

Filleted Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

 

Royal Marines Shop Limited

Contents

Company Information

1

Statement of Directors' Responsibilities

2

Balance Sheet

3

Notes to the Financial Statements

4 to 10

 

Royal Marines Shop Limited

Company Information

Directors

Mr D E Maddocks

Mr D Cosford

Brig (Retd) C W P Hobson OBE

Mr A G E Rowe CBE

Mr Paul Richard Denning

Company secretary

K L Mellor

Registered office

Building 72
Commando Training Centre Royal Marines
Lympstone
Devon
EX8 5AR

Auditors

Moore Kingston Smith LLP
Statutory Auditors
6th Floor
9 Appold Street
London
EC2A 2AP

 

Royal Marines Shop Limited

Statement of Directors' Responsibilities

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:

select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;

make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006 and in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

 

Royal Marines Shop Limited

(Registration number: 08015901)
Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2024

Note

2024
£

2023
£

Fixed assets

 

Intangible assets

4

440

440

Tangible assets

5

1,148

2,307

 

1,588

2,747

Current assets

 

Stocks

6

108,354

117,148

Debtors

7

8,458

7,521

Cash at bank and in hand

 

107,584

122,732

 

224,396

247,401

Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

8

(55,574)

(55,723)

Net current assets

 

168,822

191,678

Total assets less current liabilities

 

170,410

194,425

Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

8

(1,301)

-

Provisions for liabilities

(3,880)

(20,022)

Net assets

 

165,229

174,403

Capital and reserves

 

Called up share capital

100

100

Retained earnings

165,129

174,303

Shareholders' funds

 

165,229

174,403

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.

These financial statements have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. As permitted by section 444 (5A) of the Companies Act 2006, the directors have not delivered to the registrar a copy of the Profit and Loss Account.

Approved and authorised by the Board on 16 September 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
 

.........................................
Mr D Cosford
Director

 

Royal Marines Shop Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

1

General information

The company is a private company limited by share capital, incorporated in England and Wales.

The address of its registered office is:
Building 72
Commando Training Centre Royal Marines
Lympstone
Devon
EX8 5AR

2

Accounting policies

Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

Statement of compliance

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 Section 1A smaller entities - 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006 (as applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime).

Basis of preparation

These financial statements have been prepared using the historical cost convention except that as disclosed in the accounting policies certain items are shown at fair value.

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.

Audit report

The Independent Auditors' Report was unqualified. The name of the Senior Statutory Auditor who signed the audit report on 18 September 2025 was James Cross, who signed for and on behalf of Moore Kingston Smith LLP.

Revenue recognition

Turnover comprises the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the sale of goods and provision of services in the ordinary course of the company’s activities. Turnover is shown net of sales/value added tax, returns, rebates and discounts.

The company recognises revenue when:
The amount of revenue can be reliably measured;
it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity;
and specific criteria have been met for each of the company's activities.

 

Royal Marines Shop Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Government grants

Grants which relate to revenue are recognised in income in the period the related costs are incurred by the entity for which the grant is intended to compensate. For grants which are received by the entity for compensation for expenses or losses which have already been incurred, the grant is recognised in income when it is received or receivable.

Grants which relate to assets are recognised in income on a systematic basis over the useful life of the asset.

Foreign currency transactions and balances

Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded at the functional currency rate prevailing at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated into the respective functional currency of the entity at the rates prevailing on the reporting period date. Non-monetary items carried at fair value that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rate on the date when the fair value is re-measured.

Non-monetary items measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not retranslated.

Tax

The tax expense for the period comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss, except that a change attributable to an item of income or expense recognised as other comprehensive income is also recognised directly in other comprehensive income.

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 taxable income.

Deferred income tax is recognised on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements and on unused tax losses or tax credits in the company. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and a valuation allowance is set up against deferred tax assets so that the net carrying amount equals the highest amount that is more likely than not to be recovered based on current or future taxable profit.

Tangible assets

Tangible assets are stated in the balance sheet at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

The cost of tangible assets includes directly attributable incremental costs incurred in their acquisition and installation.

Depreciation

Depreciation is charged so as to write off the cost of assets, other than land and properties under construction over their estimated useful lives, as follows:

Asset class

Depreciation method and rate

Fixtures and fittings

20% straight line basis

Plant and machinery

20% straight line basis

Office equipment

25% straight line basis

 

Royal Marines Shop Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Intangible assets

Separately acquired trademarks and licences are shown at historical cost.

Trademarks, licences (including software) and customer-related intangible assets acquired in a business combination are recognised at fair value at the acquisition date.

Trademarks, licences and customer-related intangible assets have a finite useful life and are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.

Amortisation

Amortisation is provided on intangible assets so as to write off the cost, less any estimated residual value, over their useful life as follows:

Asset class

Amortisation method and rate

Patent

not amortised

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.

Trade debtors

Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.

Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.

The cost of finished goods and work in progress comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. At each reporting date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stocks are 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.

Trade creditors

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if the company does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities.

Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

 

Royal Marines Shop Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Borrowings

Interest-bearing borrowings are initially recorded at fair value, net of transaction costs. Interest-bearing borrowings are subsequently carried at amortised cost, with the difference between the proceeds, net of transaction costs, and the amount due on redemption being recognised as a charge to the profit and loss account over the period of the relevant borrowing.

Interest expense is recognised on the basis of the effective interest method and is included in interest payable and similar charges.

Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the company has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting date.

Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the company has an obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event, it is probable that the company will be required to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

Share capital

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Equity instruments are measured at the fair value of the cash or other resources received or receivable, net of the direct costs of issuing the equity instruments. If payment is deferred and the time value of money is material, the initial measurement is on a present value basis.

Dividends

Dividend distribution to the company’s shareholders is recognised as a liability in the financial statements in the reporting period in which the dividends are declared.

Defined contribution pension obligation

A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which fixed contributions are paid into a pension fund and the company has no legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions even if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods.

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as employee benefit expense when they are due. If contribution payments exceed the contribution due for service, the excess is recognised as a prepayment.

3

Staff numbers

The average number of persons employed by the company (including directors) during the year, was 4 (2023 - 4).

 

Royal Marines Shop Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

4

Intangible assets

Trademarks, patents and licenses
 £

Total
£

Cost or valuation

At 1 January 2024

440

440

At 31 December 2024

440

440

Carrying amount

At 31 December 2024

440

440

At 31 December 2023

440

440

5

Tangible assets

Furniture, fittings and equipment
 £

Other tangible assets
£

Total
£

Cost or valuation

At 1 January 2024

21,732

4,677

26,409

Additions

62

-

62

At 31 December 2024

21,794

4,677

26,471

Depreciation

At 1 January 2024

19,425

4,677

24,102

Charge for the year

1,221

-

1,221

At 31 December 2024

20,646

4,677

25,323

Carrying amount

At 31 December 2024

1,148

-

1,148

At 31 December 2023

2,307

-

2,307

6

Stocks

2024
£

2023
£

Goods for resale

108,354

117,148

 

Royal Marines Shop Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

7

Debtors

2024
£

2023
£

Trade debtors

7,384

6,181

Prepayments and accrued income

1,074

1,340

Total current trade and other debtors

8,458

7,521

8

Creditors

Note

2024
£

2023
£

Due within one year

 

Loans and borrowings

9

548

-

Trade creditors

 

33,935

31,494

Taxation and social security

 

9,646

11,298

Other creditors

 

6,295

10,479

Accrued expenses

 

5,150

2,452

 

55,574

55,723

Note

2024
£

2023
£

Due after one year

 

Loans and borrowings

9

1,301

-

9

Loans and borrowings

Current loans and borrowings

2024
£

2023
£

Other borrowings

548

-

 

Royal Marines Shop Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Non-current loans and borrowings

2024
£

2023
£

Other borrowings

1,301

-

10

Ultimate parent undertaking

Since 1 April 2019 the company has been under the control of the Royal Marines Association - The Royal Marines Charity (a registered charity incorporated in England and Wales, registered company number 07142012, registered charity number 1134205), which is the company's sole shareholder.

The ultimate controlling party is the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (a registered charity incorporated in England and Wales, registered company number 6047294, registered charity number 1117794 and also a registered charity in Scotland, charity number SC041898). Copies of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity consolidated financial statements can be obtained from Building 29, HMS Excellent, Whale Island, Portsmouth, PO2 8ER.


Advantage is taken of the FRS 102 exemption permitting intra group transactions not to be disclosed.