Company registration number 03143511 (England and Wales)
SEW SYSTEMS LTD
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2024
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SEW SYSTEMS LTD
CONTENTS
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Balance sheet
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Notes to the financial statements
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SEW SYSTEMS LTD
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
30 DECEMBER 2024
30 December 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
4
14,141
16,275
Tangible assets
5
99,720
126,663
113,861
142,938
Current assets
Stocks
157,660
124,470
Debtors
6
608,608
627,820
Cash at bank and in hand
472,949
489,595
1,239,217
1,241,885
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
7
(245,314)
(197,030)
Net current assets
993,903
1,044,855
Total assets less current liabilities
1,107,764
1,187,793
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
8
(85,382)
(118,035)
Net assets
1,022,382
1,069,758
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
99
99
Profit and loss reserves
1,022,283
1,069,659
Total equity
1,022,382
1,069,758
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
For the financial year ended 30 December 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
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 members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
SEW SYSTEMS LTD
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT
30 DECEMBER 2024
30 December 2024
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The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 23 September 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
E L Illingworth
Director
Company registration number 03143511 (England and Wales)
SEW SYSTEMS LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Sew Systems Ltd is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 26 Mandervell Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5LQ.
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 £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Turnover
Turnover represents amounts receivable for goods and services net of VAT.
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.
1.3
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.
Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably; the intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights; and the intangible asset is separable from the entity.
Amortisation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives.
Patents & licences
5% Straight line
1.4
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
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:
Plant and equipment
15% straight line
Fixtures and fittings
25% straight line
Motor vehicles
25% straight line
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.
SEW SYSTEMS LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
Impairment of fixed 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).
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use.
If the recoverable amount of an asset is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset 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 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 in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.
1.6
Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell.
At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks 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.
1.7
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 balance sheet 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 and liabilities
Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded 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.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Impairment of financial assets
Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in the profit and loss account in other administrative expenses.
1.8
Equity instruments
Equity instruments being the share capital issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.
1.9
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
SEW SYSTEMS LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Current tax
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account 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 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 profit and loss account, 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.
1.10
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
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.
1.11
Retirement benefits
The company operates a defined contribution scheme for the benefit of its employees and also contributes to the personal pension scheme of its directors. Contributions payable are charged to the profit and loss account in the year they are payable.
1.12
Foreign exchange
Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
SEW SYSTEMS LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2024
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3
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2024
2023
Number
Number
Total
25
23
4
Intangible fixed assets
Patents & licences
£
Cost
At 31 December 2023 and 30 December 2024
42,675
Amortisation and impairment
At 31 December 2023
26,400
Amortisation charged for the year
2,134
At 30 December 2024
28,534
Carrying amount
At 30 December 2024
14,141
At 30 December 2023
16,275
5
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 31 December 2023
162,655
14,223
22,999
199,877
Additions
3,000
65
3,065
Disposals
(1,000)
(3,916)
(4,916)
At 30 December 2024
164,655
10,372
22,999
198,026
Depreciation and impairment
At 31 December 2023
42,153
13,811
17,250
73,214
Depreciation charged in the year
23,825
410
5,749
29,984
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(1,000)
(3,892)
(4,892)
At 30 December 2024
64,978
10,329
22,999
98,306
Carrying amount
At 30 December 2024
99,677
43
99,720
At 30 December 2023
120,502
412
5,749
126,663
SEW SYSTEMS LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2024
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6
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
370,912
390,124
Corporation tax recoverable
8,523
8,523
Amounts owed by group undertakings
222,317
222,317
Other debtors
6,631
6,631
Prepayments and accrued income
225
225
608,608
627,820
7
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Bank loans
4,080
4,080
Obligations under finance leases
28,039
25,870
Trade creditors
164,512
103,937
Taxation and social security
19,168
28,485
Other creditors
17,331
23,927
Accruals and deferred income
12,184
10,731
245,314
197,030
8
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2024
2023
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
32,152
36,275
Obligations under finance leases
53,230
81,760
85,382
118,035
9
Related party transactions
100% of the company's share capital is owned by Met-Parts Engineering Limited. During the year, machine rental charges of £24,000 (2023: £24,000) were made from Met-Parts Engineering Limited and dividends amounting to £32,500 (2023: £20,000) were paid to Met-Parts Engineering Limited. Included within debtors at 30 December 2024 is an amount due from Met-Parts Engineering Limited of £222,317 (2023 - £222,317). No interest is charged on the loan.
Sparbaruk Limited is a fellow subsidiary of Met-Parts Engineering Limited. Included within debtors at 30 December 2024 is an amount due to Sparbaruk Limited of £nil (2023 - £nil). No interest was charged on the loan.
SEW SYSTEMS LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2024
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10
Parent company
The company is controlled by its parent company, Met-Parts Engineering Limited. The registered office address of Met-Parts Engineering Ltd is 26 Mandervell Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5LQ.