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Registered number: 01404875










D.S. HOBBS & SON LIMITED








UNAUDITED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INFORMATION FOR FILING WITH THE REGISTRAR

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

 
D.S. HOBBS & SON LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:01404875

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 3 
357,485
375,667

  
357,485
375,667

Current assets
  

Stocks
  
177,153
200,349

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 4 
87,301
99,783

Cash at bank and in hand
  
17,772
118,937

  
282,226
419,069

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 5 
(60,214)
(94,914)

Net current assets
  
 
 
222,012
 
 
324,155

Total assets less current liabilities
  
579,497
699,822

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 6 
(74,166)
(84,167)

  

Net assets
  
505,331
615,655


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 9 
25,000
25,000

Profit and loss account
  
480,331
590,655

  
505,331
615,655


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D.S. HOBBS & SON LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:01404875
    
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 income statement 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: 




................................................
R D W Hobbs
Director
Date: 24 September 2025

The notes on pages 3 to 11 form part of these financial statements.

Page 2

 
D.S. HOBBS & SON LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1.


General information

D.S. Hobbs & Son Limited is a private company limited by shares and incorporated in England and Wales, registration number 01404875. The registered office address is Market Place, Foulsham, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5RY.

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 FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland' and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. 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 presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the company and rounded to the nearest £. 
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.

 
2.2

Going concern

The Directors have considered the Company’s position at the time of signing the financial statements, and in particular the effects on the Company of the wider economy. As part of their assessment, they have taken into consideration a number of possible trading performance, profitability and cash flow scenarios.
Based on this, the Directors have concluded that they have a reasonable expectation that the Company will have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, being at least twelve months from the date of signing these financial statements, and they therefore continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing these financial statements.

 
2.3

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.

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D.S. HOBBS & SON LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.4

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, on the following basis.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Freehold buildings
-
2% straight line
Plant & machinery
-
25% reducing balance
Motor vehicles
-
25% reducing balance
Fixtures, fittings & office equipment
-
15% reducing balance
Other fixed assets
-
No depreciation

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.

 
2.5

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.

 
2.6

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.

 
2.7

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.

Page 4

 
D.S. HOBBS & SON LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.8

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.

  
2.9
Pensions

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 the Income statement 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

 
2.10

Borrowing costs

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

 
2.11

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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D.S. HOBBS & SON LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

3.


Tangible fixed assets





Freehold property
Plant & machinery
Motor vehicles
Fixtures & fittings
Other  assets

£
£
£
£
£



Cost


At 1 January 2024
348,666
10,249
106,785
92,690
3,237


Additions
-
2,680
-
-
-



At 31 December 2024

348,666
12,929
106,785
92,690
3,237



Depreciation


At 1 January 2024
40,698
2,562
77,360
65,340
-


Charge for the year on owned assets
6,812
2,593
7,357
4,100
-



At 31 December 2024

47,510
5,155
84,717
69,440
-



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
301,156
7,774
22,068
23,250
3,237



At 31 December 2023
307,968
7,687
29,425
27,350
3,237
Page 6

 
D.S. HOBBS & SON LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

           3.Tangible fixed assets (continued)


Total

£



Cost


At 1 January 2024
561,627


Additions
2,680



At 31 December 2024

564,307



Depreciation


At 1 January 2024
185,960


Charge for the year on owned assets
20,862



At 31 December 2024

206,822



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
357,485



At 31 December 2023
375,667


4.


Debtors

2024
2023
£
£


Trade debtors
53,820
70,743

Other debtors
20,192
12,395

Prepayments and accrued income
3,116
6,472

Deferred taxation
10,173
10,173

87,301
99,783


Page 7

 
D.S. HOBBS & SON LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

5.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2024
2023
£
£

Bank overdrafts
81
-

Bank loans
10,000
10,000

Trade creditors
33,602
40,713

Corporation tax
4,379
-

Taxation and social security
6,030
6,177

Other creditors
-
1,034

Accruals and deferred income
6,122
36,990

60,214
94,914



6.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2024
2023
£
£

Bank loans
4,166
14,167

Share capital treated as debt
70,000
70,000

74,166
84,167


Page 8

 
D.S. HOBBS & SON LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

7.


Loans


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


2024
2023
£
£

Amounts falling due within one year

Bank loans
10,000
10,000


10,000
10,000

Amounts falling due 1-2 years

Bank loans
4,166
10,000


4,166
10,000

Amounts falling due 2-5 years

Bank loans
-
4,167


-
4,167


14,166
24,167


Page 9

 
D.S. HOBBS & SON LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

8.


Deferred taxation




2024
2023


£

£






At beginning of year
10,173
(4,101)


Charged to profit or loss
-
14,274



At end of year
10,173
10,173

The deferred tax asset is made up as follows:

2024
2023
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
(38,388)
(38,388)

Tax losses carried forward
48,561
48,561

10,173
10,173





9.


Share capital

2024
2023
£
£
Shares classified as equity

Allotted, called up and fully paid



25,000 (2023 - 25,000) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
25,000
25,000

2024
2023
£
£
Shares classified as debt

Allotted, called up and fully paid



70,000 (2022 - 70,000) Preference  shares of £1.00 each
70,000
70,000


The Company has an obligation to redeem the 70,000 £1.00 Preference shares on 27th May 2027. No premium will be payable on redemption.

Page 10

 
D.S. HOBBS & SON LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

10.


Pension commitments

The Company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Company  in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Company  to the fund and amounted to £3,015 (2023 - £3,000). Contributions totalling £NIL (2023 - £877) were payable to the fund at the reporting date and are included in creditors.

 
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