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DALES FARMS (SCOTLAND) LIMITED





UNAUDITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INFORMATION FOR FILING WITH THE REGISTRAR
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

 
DALES FARMS (SCOTLAND) LIMITED
 

COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
C E Antczak 
M J Nicol 




Registered number
SC539053



Registered office
Ker-An House
Wellington Circle

Altens

Aberdeen

AB12 3JG




Accountants
AAB

Kingshill View

Prime Four Business Park

Kingswells

Aberdeen

AB15 8PU





 
DALES FARMS (SCOTLAND) LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Directors' responsibilities statement
1
Balance sheet
2 - 3
Notes to the financial statements
4 - 12


 
DALES FARMS (SCOTLAND) LIMITED
 

DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

The directors are responsible for preparing the Directors' 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 applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. 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 for the Company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;

make judgments 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 to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006They 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.

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DALES FARMS (SCOTLAND) LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:SC539053

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 4 
1,124,740
1,069,363

  
1,124,740
1,069,363

Current assets
  

Stocks
 5 
352,598
438,737

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 6 
44,100
98,332

Cash at bank
 7 
21,672
42,406

  
418,370
579,475

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 8 
(1,841,413)
(1,684,704)

Net current liabilities
  
 
 
(1,423,043)
 
 
(1,105,229)

Total assets less current liabilities
  
(298,303)
(35,866)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 10 
-
(30,024)

  
 
 
-
 
 
(30,024)

Net liabilities
  
(298,303)
(65,890)


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
  
-
1

Profit and loss account
  
(298,303)
(65,891)

  
(298,303)
(65,890)


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DALES FARMS (SCOTLAND) LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:SC539053

BALANCE SHEET (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 comprehensive income 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 E Antczak
Director

Date: 25 September 2025

The notes on pages 4 to 12 form part of these financial statements.

Page 3

 
DALES FARMS (SCOTLAND) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1.


General information

Dales Farms Scotland is a limited liability company incorporated in Scotland. The registered office is Ker-An House, Wellington Circle, Altens, Aberdeen AB12 3JG.
The principal activity of the company in the year under review is the running of farms.

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 following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Going concern

The directors, having made due and careful enquiry, are of the opinion that the Company has adequate working capital to execute its operations over the next 12 months. The directors, therefore, have made an informed judgement, at the time of approving the financial statements, that there is a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.  
 
As a result, the directors have continued to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the annual financial statements.

 
2.3

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.

At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.

Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.

Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are presented in the Statement of comprehensive income within 'finance income or costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in profit or loss within 'other operating income'.

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DALES FARMS (SCOTLAND) LIMITED
 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.4

Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes.

 
2.5

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 balance sheet 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 balance sheet 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 balance sheet date.


 
2.6

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.

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DALES FARMS (SCOTLAND) LIMITED
 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.6
Tangible fixed assets (continued)

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Long-term leasehold property
-
2% straight line
Plant and machinery
-
5 year straight line
Motor vehicles
-
20% straight line
Fixtures and fittings
-
10 years straight line
Office equipment
-
3 years straight line
Tenants improvements
-
15 years straight line

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.

 
2.7

Stocks

Stocks are held at the lower of cost and net realisable value after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving stocks. 

 
2.8

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.

 
2.9

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.

  
2.10

Financial instruments

The company only enters into basic financial instruments transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors and loans from related parties. These are measured at amortised cost and are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

 
2.11

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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DALES FARMS (SCOTLAND) LIMITED
 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

  
2.12

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Company contributes to 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 Statement of comprehensive income when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Balance sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.


3.


Average number of employees

The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the period was 2 (2022 - 2).
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DALES FARMS (SCOTLAND) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

4.


Tangible fixed assets





Long-term leasehold property
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Fixtures and fittings
Office equipment

£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
633,561
564,004
167,158
35,184
113,100


Additions
151,307
-
79,000
-
-


Disposals
-
-
(130,832)
-
-



At 31 December 2024

784,868
564,004
115,326
35,184
113,100



Depreciation


At 1 January 2024
85,383
276,635
53,158
16,203
112,411


Charge for the year on owned assets
13,453
37,376
16,918
1,711
458


Disposals
-
-
(41,627)
-
-



At 31 December 2024

98,836
314,011
28,449
17,914
112,869



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
686,032
249,993
86,877
17,270
231



At 31 December 2023
548,178
287,369
114,000
18,981
689
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DALES FARMS (SCOTLAND) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

           4.Tangible fixed assets (continued)


Other fixed assets
Total

£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
239,444
1,752,451


Additions
-
230,307


Disposals
-
(130,832)



At 31 December 2024

239,444
1,851,926



Depreciation


At 1 January 2024
139,298
683,088


Charge for the year on owned assets
15,809
85,725


Disposals
-
(41,627)



At 31 December 2024

155,107
727,186



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
84,337
1,124,740



At 31 December 2023
100,146
1,069,363

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DALES FARMS (SCOTLAND) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

           4.Tangible fixed assets (continued)




The net book value of land and buildings may be further analysed as follows:


2024
2023
£
£

Long leasehold
686,032
548,178

686,032
548,178



5.


Stocks

2024
2023
£
£

Stocks
352,598
438,737

352,598
438,737



6.


Debtors

2024
2023
£
£


Trade debtors
15,176
29,092

Amounts owed by  related undertakings
2,334
-

Other debtors
15,591
50,601

Prepayments
10,999
18,639

44,100
98,332



7.


Cash and cash equivalents

2024
2023
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
21,672
42,406

21,672
42,406


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DALES FARMS (SCOTLAND) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

8.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2024
2023
£
£

Trade creditors
22,203
39,500

Amounts owed to group undertakings
1,800,000
1,600,000

Amounts owed to other participating interests
7,209
25,212

Other creditors
559
-

Accruals and deferred income
11,442
19,992

1,841,413
1,684,704



9.


Financial instruments

2024
2023
£
£

Financial assets


Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss
21,672
42,406




Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss comprises cash at bank.


10.


Deferred taxation




2024


£






At beginning of year
30,024


Charged to profit or loss
30,024



At end of year
-

The deferred taxation balance is made up as follows:

2024
2023
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
-
122,173

Tax losses carried forward
-
(92,149)

-
30,024

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DALES FARMS (SCOTLAND) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

11.


Related party transactions

The company has taken advantage of the exemption in FRS102 Paragraph 1AC.35 and has therefore not disclosed details of the transactions with other group companies.
During the year the company has received recharges of £19,133 (2023 - £120,50) from companies with common directors.  As at 31 December 2024 the net amount owed to these companies was £4,875 (2023 - £25,212. 


12.


Controlling party

The ultimate parent company of Dales Farms (Scotland) Limited is Ker-an Properties Limited.  The company is ultimately controlled by the director, Mr M J Nicol.

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