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Registered number: 03761294









Delamere Dairy Limited









Annual Report and Financial Statements

For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

 
Delamere Dairy Limited
 
 
Company Information


Directors
E A Sutton 
E J Salt 
A Whiston 




Company secretary
E A Sutton



Registered number
03761294



Registered office
Yew Tree Farm
Bexton Lane

Knutsford

Cheshire

WA16 9BH




Independent auditors
Hurst Accountants Limited
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors

3 Stockport Exchange

Stockport

Cheshire

SK1 3GG





 
Delamere Dairy Limited
 

Contents



Page
Strategic Report
 
1 - 3
Directors' Report
 
4 - 5
Independent Auditors' Report
 
6 - 9
Statement of Comprehensive Income
 
10
Balance Sheet
 
11
Statement of Changes in Equity
 
12
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
13 - 27


 
Delamere Dairy Limited
 
 
Strategic Report
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Introduction
 
The directors present their strategic report together with the audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Business review
 
The principal activity of the Company in the year under review was that of dairy product traders, specialising in cows’ and goats’ milk products and a range of plant based dairy alternatives.
Turnover in 2024 increased by 11% to £42.2m (2023 £37.9m), due to inflationary increases, the introduction of new products and customers, and a level of organic growth. The increase in turnover was consistent with the growth built upon in 2023. 
Operating profit grew significantly by 39% to £4.2m (2023 £3.0m) due to the increased volume, an improvement in margin rate, with the increased volume resulting in a slight dilution of fixed costs. This following the realignment of selling prices in Q4 2023, some significant operational improvements and new product listings. 
Increased sales were achieved in the UK market due to a predominantly retail-focused customer base, a deepening of distribution within key customers and new product development. Sustained growth in the pet, alternative dairy and the sterilised drinks market cemented the brand within the convenience sector. Delamere Dairy continues to invest in building relationships in territories within and outside of Europe. For this reason, Delamere Dairy’s supply and distribution chain remains under continuous strategic review.
Continued investment in new product development will continue to deliver new turnover with several new product lines launching, further strengthening UK sales.
Delamere Dairy Limited continues to focus on sustainability, and review its environmental, social and governance (ESG) position and continued to support a Charitable Foundation (Delamere Dairy Foundation). Charitable donations to the Foundation in this period totalled £79k (2023: £215k) with a further £130k donation being made shortly after the end of the financial year.
Principal risks and uncertainties
At the time of writing this report, the Company has navigated the Covid 19 pandemic, learnt to trade within the EU with the post Brexit administrative requirements and stabilised the supply chain disruption and price pressure created by the war in Ukraine. It has been a challenging, extended period. However, we can confirm that, at this time, the business continues to perform well and that risks have been evaluated to ensure that staff, contractors, and investments are protected and that the Company remains a going concern and able to service its liabilities.
The Company’s revenues are principally derived from retail markets. These markets, and therefore Company revenues, can be subject to variations in patterns of demand and are largely influenced by political factors, economic growth and consumer confidence. In response to this risk, the directors keep up to date with local and wider economic conditions and can adapt the pricing strategy and cost base of the Company accordingly.
The Company continues to seek new markets and categories to facilitate growth. In addition to the close management of credit risk and contractual arrangements, this risk is managed by ensuring the core UK business remains profitable and vibrant.

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Delamere Dairy Limited
 

Strategic Report (continued)
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Financial risk management
 
The Company's operations expose it to a variety of financial risks that include the effects of price risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, interest rate risk and foreign exchange rate risk. The company has in place a risk management programme that seeks to limit the adverse effects on the financial performance of the company by monitoring the factors that affect each of these risks.
Price risk
The Company is exposed to changes in the market prices of its products, both from an input and sales perspective. To protect against adverse price movements, the Company is frequently reviewing its agreements with suppliers to ensure these are on commercially favourable terms.
Credit risk
Credit risk is managed by running credit checks on new customers and by monitoring payments against the contractual arrangements.
Liquidity and interest rate risk 
The Company's bank loan and invoice discounting facility bears interest at a rate which changes in respect to changes in Bank of England Base Rate, thereby exposing the Company to measured risk on adverse movements in that rate.
Foreign exchange risk
The Company maintains a natural hedge using foreign currency bank accounts with sales and purchases made in foreign currencies. The Board monitors the net exposure and uses appropriate bank facilities, such as forward contracts, to limit the effects on the financial performance of the Company to such exposure. The Company buys a significant proportion of its products in Euros. FX exposure is managed by implementing a minimum 3 month Euro forward contracts policy.

Financial key performance indicators
 
We monitor several KPI’s within the business though consider our key financial performance indicators being the operating profit and control of cashflow.
Operating profit for the year was £4.2m (2023 £3.0m) and the Company has closely monitored cashflow throughout the year. Cash at bank and in hand totalled £1.9m as of 31 December 2024 (2023: £77k), with net cash generated from operating activities totalling £4.7m in the period. 

Other key performance indicators
 
Non financial key performance indicators are numerous but centre on employee workforce management, quality, and health & safety.
We continue to invest in our workforce by way of succession planning, with a number of internal promotions within the year.  In order that we can support future growth ambitions, we have also identified several key areas where we look to bolster the senior leadership team within the next 12 months. 
The quality and innovation of our products represent a clear value proposition centred around sustainable practices. We consistently offer control and visibility of speciality products. Procurement and supply chain management have been a key part of our success, building on relationships over the last 4 decades. We recognise the importance of health, safety, and wellbeing of our colleagues , which is seen as the highest of importance and is one of our primary considerations in the way we do business. Being Delamere is about promoting a ‘caring, fun, and fair’ environment.

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Delamere Dairy Limited
 

Strategic Report (continued)
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024


This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.


E J Salt
Director

Date: 1 July 2025

Page 3

 
Delamere Dairy Limited
 
 
 
Directors' Report
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Directors' responsibilities statement

The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, 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 judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;

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.

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £3,126,334 (2023 - £2,215,768).

Dividends of £1,000,000 (2023: £550,000) were declared and paid during the year. The directors do not recommend the payment of a final dividend.

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

E A Sutton 
E J Salt 
P D J Brunt (resigned 31 January 2025)
A Whiston 
D Parry (resigned 30 June 2024)

Future developments

The directors consider that the forthcoming financial year will be another year of solid performance building further security for all our stakeholders.

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Delamere Dairy Limited
 
 
 
Directors' Report (continued)
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Research and development activities

The company continues to invest in research and development with the purpose of developing new products.

Matters covered in the Strategic Report

Financial risk management objectives and policies have been included in the Strategic Report as these are considered to be of strategic importance to the Directors.

Disclosure of information to auditors

Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors' Report is approved has confirmed that:
 
so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditors are unaware, and

the director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company's auditors are aware of that information.

Post balance sheet events

There have been no significant events affecting the Company since the year end.

Auditors

The auditorsHurst Accountants Limitedwill be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
 


E J Salt
Director

Date: 1 July 2025


Page 5

 
Delamere Dairy Limited
 
 
 
Independent Auditors' Report to the Members of Delamere Dairy Limited
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Delamere Dairy Limited (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 December 2024, which comprise the Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policiesThe financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).


In our opinion the financial statements:


give a true and fair view of the state of the Company's affairs as at 31 December 2024 and of its profit for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.


Basis for opinion


We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.


Conclusions relating to going concern


In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.


Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.


Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.


Other information


The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditors' Report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual ReportOur opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.


We have nothing to report in this regard.


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Delamere Dairy Limited
 
 
 
Independent Auditors' Report to the Members of Delamere Dairy Limited (continued)


Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
 

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:


the information given in the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.


Matters on which we are required to report by exception
 

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic Report or the Directors' Report.


We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:


adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.


Responsibilities of directors
 

As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 4, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.


In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.


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Delamere Dairy Limited
 
 
 
Independent Auditors' Report to the Members of Delamere Dairy Limited (continued)


Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditors' Report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.


Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:

Identifying and assessing potential risks related to irregularities
In identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we considered the following:
• The nature of the industry and sector in which the company operates; the control environment and business     performance including key drivers for directors' remuneration, bonus levels and performance targets.
• The outcome of enquiries of management, including whether management was aware of any instances of non-
 compliance with laws and regulations, and whether management had knowledge of any actual, suspected, or alleged 
 fraud. 
• Supporting documentation relating to the Company's policies and procedures for:
    - Identifying, evaluating, and complying with laws and regulations
    - Detecting and responding to the risks of fraud
• The internal controls established to mitigate risks related to fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations.
• The outcome of discussions amongst the engagement team regarding how and where fraud might occur in the    financial statements and any potential indicators of fraud.
• The legal and regulatory framework in which the Company operates, particularly those laws and regulations which    have a direct effect on the financial statements, such as the Companies Act 2006, pensions and tax legislation, or    which had a fundamental effect on the operations of the Company, including General Data Protection requirements,   and Anti-bribery and Corruption, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Food Safety And Hygiene            (England) Regulations 2013.
Audit response to risks identified
Our procedures to respond to the risks identified included the following:
• Reviewing the financial statements disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with    the provisions of those relevant laws and regulations which have a direct effect on the financial statements.
• Discussions with management, including consideration of known or suspected instances of non-compliance with    laws and regulations and fraud.
• Evaluation of the operating effectiveness of management’s controls designed to prevent and detect irregularities.
• Enquiring of management about any actual and potential litigation and claims.
• Performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships which may indicate risks of    material misstatement due to fraud.
 
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Delamere Dairy Limited
 
 
 
Independent Auditors' Report to the Members of Delamere Dairy Limited (continued)


We have also considered the risk of fraud through management override of controls by:
• Testing the appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustments. We have used data analytics software to    identify accounting transactions which may pose a heightened risk of material misstatement, whether due to fraud or  error.
• Challenging assumptions made by management in their significant accounting estimates, and assessing whether the    judgements made in making accounting estimates are indicative of a potential bias; and
• Evaluating the business rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of    business.
We also communicated relevant identified laws and regulations and potential fraud risks to all engagement team members and remained alert to any indications of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations throughout the audit.
There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above, and the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations are from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely we would become aware of them.  Also, the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery or intentional misrepresentations, or through collusion.


A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditors' Report.


Use of our report
 

This report is made solely to the Company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditors' Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.




Helen Besant-Roberts (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of
Hurst Accountants Limited
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditors
3 Stockport Exchange
Stockport
Cheshire
SK1 3GG

1 July 2025
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Delamere Dairy Limited
 
 
Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
42,166,298
37,894,972

Cost of sales
  
(34,733,847)
(31,912,221)

Gross profit
  
7,432,451
5,982,751

Administrative expenses
  
(3,261,745)
(2,981,525)

Operating profit
 5 
4,170,706
3,001,226

Interest receivable and similar income
 9 
36,159
-

Interest payable and similar expenses
 10 
(37,732)
(97,164)

Profit before tax
  
4,169,133
2,904,062

Tax on profit
 11 
(1,042,799)
(688,294)

Profit for the financial year
  
3,126,334
2,215,768

There was no other comprehensive income for 2024 (2023:£NIL).

The notes on pages 13 to 27 form part of these financial statements.

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Delamere Dairy Limited
Registered number: 03761294

Balance Sheet
As at 31 December 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 13 
73,230
108,037

Tangible assets
 14 
24,496
44,464

  
97,726
152,501

Current assets
  

Stocks
 15 
1,817,189
2,117,848

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 16 
11,162,697
11,115,304

Cash at bank and in hand
 17 
1,914,196
76,560

  
14,894,082
13,309,712

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 18 
(3,480,054)
(4,076,793)

Net current assets
  
 
 
11,414,028
 
 
9,232,919

Total assets less current liabilities
  
11,511,754
9,385,420

  

Net assets
  
11,511,754
9,385,420


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 20 
400
400

Share premium account
 21 
49,950
49,950

Profit and loss account
 21 
11,461,404
9,335,070

  
11,511,754
9,385,420


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 

E J Salt
Director

Date: 1 July 2025

The notes on pages 13 to 27 form part of these financial statements.

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Delamere Dairy Limited
 

Statement of Changes in Equity
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024


Called up share capital
Share premium account
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£

At 1 January 2024
400
49,950
9,335,070
9,385,420


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
-
3,126,334
3,126,334
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
3,126,334
3,126,334

  Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
(1,000,000)
(1,000,000)


Total transactions with owners
-
-
(1,000,000)
(1,000,000)


At 31 December 2024
400
49,950
11,461,404
11,511,754



Statement of Changes in Equity
For the Year Ended 31 December 2023


Called up share capital
Share premium account
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£

At 1 January 2023
400
49,950
7,669,302
7,719,652


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
-
2,215,768
2,215,768
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
2,215,768
2,215,768

  Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
(550,000)
(550,000)


Total transactions with owners
-
-
(550,000)
(550,000)


At 31 December 2023
400
49,950
9,335,070
9,385,420


The notes on pages 13 to 27 form part of these financial statements.

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Delamere Dairy Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

1.


General information

Delamere Dairy Limited is a private company limited by share capital incorporated in England & Wales, company number 03761294. The address of its registered office and the principal place of business is Yew Tree Farm, Bexton Lane, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 9BH. 
The nature of the company's operation and its principal activity is that of dairy product traders, specialising in goat's and cow's milk products and a range of plant based milk alternatives. 

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 Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.
The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgement in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).
The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Financial Reporting Standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions

The Company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by the FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland":
the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows;
the requirements of Section 3 Financial Statement Presentation paragraph 3.17(d).

This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of Delamere Dairy Holdings Limited as at 31 December 2024 and these financial statements may be obtained from the Registrar of Companies.

 
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.

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Delamere Dairy 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. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Sale of goods

Revenue 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 revenue 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.

Invoices are raised and turnover recognised on the day that goods are delivered.

 
2.5

Operating leases: the Company as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

 
2.6

Interest income

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

 
2.7

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.

 
2.8

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 Balance Sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

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Delamere Dairy Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.9

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.

 
2.10

Intangible assets

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the difference between amounts paid on the cost of a business combination and the acquirer’s interest in the fair value of its identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquiree at the date of acquisition. Subsequent to initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is amortised on a straight-line basis to the Statement of Comprehensive Income over its useful economic life.

Other intangible assets

Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.

All intangible assets are considered to have a finite useful life. If a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made, the useful life shall not exceed ten years.

 
2.11

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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Delamere Dairy Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.11
Tangible fixed assets (continued)

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, the methods used are as below.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Plant and machinery
-
15%
reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings
-
25%
reducing balance
Improvements to property
-
10%
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.

 
2.12

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 balance sheet 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.

 
2.13

Debtors

Short term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment.

 
2.14

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.

 
2.15

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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Delamere Dairy Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.16

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

Basic financial assets, which include trade and other receivables, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.

Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Company's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other receivables due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting date. 

Financial assets are impaired when events, subsequent to their initial recognition, indicate the estimated future cash flows derived from the financial asset(s) have been adversely impacted. The impairment loss will be the difference between the current carrying amount and the present value of the future cash flows at the asset(s) original effective interest rate.

If there is a favourable change in relation to the events surrounding the impairment loss then the impairment can be reviewed for possible reversal. The reversal will not cause the current carrying amount to exceed the original carrying amount had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the profit or loss.

Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Company after the deduction of all its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other payables, bank loans and other loans are initially measured at their transaction price after transaction costs. When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade payables are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade payables are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.
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Delamere Dairy Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.16
Financial instruments (continued)


Other financial instruments

Derivatives, including forward exchange contracts, are not classified as basic financial instruments. These are initially recognised at fair value on the date the derivative contract is entered into, with costs being charged to the profit or loss. They are subsequently measured at fair value with changes in the profit or loss.

Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions as set out in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through the profit or loss. This recognition and measurement would also apply to financial instruments where the performance is evaluated on a fair value basis as with a documented risk management or investment strategy.


Derecognition of financial instruments

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Company transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the Company will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Company's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

 
2.17

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.


Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

Preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements and estimates that affect amounts recognised for assets and liabilities at the reporting date and the amounts of revenue and expenses incurred during the reporting period. Actual outcomes may differ from these judgements, estimates and assumptions.
The directors believe that judgements, estimates and assumptions do not have a significant risk of causing a material difference to the carrying amount of the assets and liabilities within the next financial year.

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Delamere Dairy Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

4.


Turnover

The whole of the turnover is attributable to the principal activity, being dairy product traders, specialising in goat's,  cow's and sheep milk products and a range of plant based milk alternatives.

Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

2024
2023
£
£

United Kingdom
41,179,755
37,184,700

Rest of Europe
908,155
597,972

Rest of the world
78,388
112,300

42,166,298
37,894,972



5.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2024
2023
£
£

Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
23,478
22,687

Amortisation of intangible assets, including goodwill
36,071
35,155

Exchange differences
(192,101)
(112,608)

Other operating lease rentals
111,804
84,071


6.


Auditors' remuneration

2024
2023
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditors for the audit of the Company's financial statements
18,900
18,325

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption not to disclose amounts paid for non-audit services as these are disclosed in the consolidated accounts of the parent Company.

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Delamere Dairy Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

7.


Employees

Staff costs, including directors' remuneration, were as follows:


2024
2023
£
£

Wages and salaries
1,623,770
1,600,872

Social security costs
198,038
163,077

Cost of defined contribution scheme
131,050
98,068

1,952,858
1,862,017


The average monthly number of employees, including the directors, during the year was as follows:


        2024
        2023
            No.
            No.







Administration
32
33


8.


Directors' remuneration

2024
2023
£
£



Directors' emoluments
468,394
562,771

Directors' compensation for loss of office
39,167
-

Company contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
108,263
80,203

615,824
642,974

During the year retirement benefits were accruing to 4 directors (2023 - 5) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes. 
The highest paid director received remuneration of £214,658 (
2023 - £208,931).
The value of the Company's contributions paid to a defined contribution pension scheme in respect of the highest paid director amounted to £1,321 (
2023 - £1,321). 

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Delamere Dairy Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

9.


Interest receivable

2024
2023
£
£


Bank interest receivable
31,515
-

Other interest receivable
4,644
-

Interest receivable
36,159
-


10.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2024
2023
£
£


Invoice discounting charges
37,732
97,164


11.


Taxation


2024
2023
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
1,037,910
711,991


Total current tax
1,037,910
711,991

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
4,889
(23,697)

Total deferred tax
4,889
(23,697)


Taxation on profit on ordinary activities
1,042,799
688,294
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Delamere Dairy Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024
 
11.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is higher than (2023 - higher than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 23.52%). The differences are explained below:

2024
2023
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
4,169,133
2,904,062


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 23.52%)
1,042,283
683,035

Effects of:


Non-tax deductible amortisation of goodwill and impairment
8,060
7,498

Expenses not deductible for tax purposes
8,013
11,482

Change in rate of tax
-
3,617

Other differences leading to an increase (decrease) in the tax charge
(13,086)
(7,427)

Group relief
(2,471)
(9,911)

Total tax charge for the year
1,042,799
688,294


Factors that may affect future tax charges

There are no factors that may affect future tax charges.


12.


Dividends

2024
2023
£
£


Dividends on ordinary shares
1,000,000
550,000

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Delamere Dairy Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

13.


Intangible assets




Patents
Goodwill
Total

£
£
£



Cost


At 1 January 2024
105,858
307,001
412,859


Additions
1,264
-
1,264



At 31 December 2024

107,122
307,001
414,123



Amortisation


At 1 January 2024
67,821
237,001
304,822


Charge for the year on owned assets
8,071
28,000
36,071



At 31 December 2024

75,892
265,001
340,893



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
31,230
42,000
73,230



At 31 December 2023
38,037
70,000
108,037

Goodwill relates to contracts purchased in 2016. The carrying amount at 31 December is £42,000 (2023: £70,000) and the remaining amortisation period is 1.5 years.



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Delamere Dairy Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

14.


Tangible fixed assets





Plant and machinery
Fixtures and fittings
Improve-ments to property
Total

£
£
£
£



Cost


At 1 January 2024
83,592
158,339
82,185
324,116


Additions
-
3,510
-
3,510



At 31 December 2024

83,592
161,849
82,185
327,626



Depreciation


At 1 January 2024
67,912
137,803
73,937
279,652


Charge for the year on owned assets
14,446
5,573
3,459
23,478



At 31 December 2024

82,358
143,376
77,396
303,130



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
1,234
18,473
4,789
24,496



At 31 December 2023
15,680
20,536
8,248
44,464


15.


Stocks

2024
2023
£
£

Raw materials and consumables
19,532
47,089

Finished goods and goods for resale
1,797,657
2,070,759

1,817,189
2,117,848


An impairment loss of £77,494 (2023: £107,681) was recognised in cost of sales against stock during the year due to slow moving and obsolete stock.

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Delamere Dairy Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

16.


Debtors

2024
2023
£
£


Trade debtors
4,306,147
4,285,818

Amounts owed by group undertakings
6,767,334
6,686,065

Other debtors
33,605
43,369

Prepayments and accrued income
52,873
92,425

Deferred taxation
2,738
7,627

11,162,697
11,115,304


Impairment losses totalling £3,000 (2023: £101,203) were recognised during the year in relation to debtors.
Amounts owed by group undertakings are interest-free and repayable on demand.


17.


Cash and cash equivalents

2024
2023
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
1,914,196
76,560



18.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2024
2023
£
£

Trade creditors
2,376,515
2,651,879

Corporation tax
539,528
467,822

Other taxation and social security
40,754
46,063

Invoice discounting facility
-
423,459

Accruals and deferred income
523,257
487,570

3,480,054
4,076,793


The invoice discounting facility is secured by means of a fixed and floating charge over the Company's book debts.

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Delamere Dairy Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

19.


Deferred taxation




2024
2023


£

£






Liability at beginning of year
7,627
(16,070)


(Charged)/credited to profit or loss
(4,889)
23,697



Asset/(Liability) at end of year
2,738
7,627

The deferred tax asset is made up as follows:

2024
2023
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
(6,012)
(10,985)

Other timng differences
8,750
18,612

2,738
7,627


20.


Share capital

2024
2023
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



400 Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
400
400



21.


Reserves

Share premium account
The share premium account includes premium on issue of equity shares, net of any issue costs. 
Profit and loss account
Profit and loss account represents cumulative gains and losses net of dividends paid and other adjustments. 


22.


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 £131,050 (2023: £98,068). Contributions totalling £35,000 (2023: £74,447) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date.

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Delamere Dairy Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

23.


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
73,280
84,194

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
152,839
153,625

Later than 5 years
29,560
55,000

255,679
292,819


24.


Related party transactions

The Directors of the Company have chosen not to disclose transactions entered into between wholly owned group undertakings, as permitted by FRS 102 paragraph 33.1A.
The related party transactions shown below are with entities for which the ultimate controlling party of the Company is a member of key management personnel. Transactions during the year and outstanding balances with related parties were as follows:


2024
2023
£
£

Purchases from related parties
(839,238)
(4,690,977)
Sales to related parties
-
57,343
Debtor balances owed by related parties at 31 December
-
2,088
Creditor balances owed to related parties at 31 December
(68,834)
(309,259)
Donations made to related parties
79,056
215,439

Donations include £79,056 (2023: £215,439) paid to Delamere Dairy Foundation, a charity for which two of the Company's directors act as Trustees.


25.


Controlling party

The company is a subsidiary of Delamere Dairy Holdings Limited, which is the ultimate parent company incorporated in England and Wales. 
The largest and smallest group in which the results of the Company are consolidated is that headed by Delamere Dairy Holdings Limited. The consolidated accounts of this company are publicly available and may be obtained from the Registrar of Companies.
The Company is considered to be under the control of E J Salt by virtue of his majority shareholding in the parent company.

 
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