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CWF KIDS UK LIMITED










ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

 
CWF KIDS UK LIMITED
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
P M P Leblanc 
L Mallet (appointed 27 January 2025)




Company secretary
Kévin Buffart



Registered number
05670404



Registered office
Units 9-16, First Floor
Olympic House

317-321 Latimer Road

London

W10 6RA




Independent auditors
MHA 
Statutory Auditor

6th Floor
2 London Wall Place

London

EC2Y 5AU





 
CWF KIDS UK LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Strategic report
1 - 3
Directors' report
4 - 6
Independent auditors' report
7 - 10
Statement of comprehensive income
11
Balance sheet
12
Statement of changes in equity
13
Notes to the financial statements
14 - 30


 
CWF KIDS UK LIMITED
 
 
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Introduction
 
The Director presents the strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Business review
 
During 2024, activity decreased significantly, particularly in Wholesale operations. Retail remained stable, with an increase in outlet activity due to the opening of a new shop in Bicester.

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
Business risks
 
The future trading of the company depends on the continuation of its current arrangement with its parent company, which is the sole supplier of goods for resale. Other business risks and uncertainties relate to competition and the company’s continued ability to successfully market its products.

Financial risks and uncertainties
The company also faces financial risks and uncertainties, namely credit risk, liquidity risk and cash flow risk. It also has exposure to foreign exchange risk.

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CWF KIDS UK LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Credit risk
 
Due to the nature of the wholesale business, the company extends credit facilities to most wholesale customers. Defaults in payment from some of these customers could have a material impact on profitability. This risk is managed by externally insuring credit risk where possible, together with implementing appropriate credit checks and close credit management.

Liquidity and cash flow risk
As the main supplier of the company is its parent company, it relies on the continuation of the credit arrangements granted by the parent company.
Foreign exchange risk
The company primarily trades in Sterling but has some limited Euro exposure. This is managed by matching monetary inflows and outflows in the same currencies wherever possible. This exposure relates mainly to retail operations in the Republic of Ireland and wholesale transactions with EU customers.
Financial key performance indicators
The performance of the business is monitored by reference to turnover and profit.
                                     
 31/12/2024                       31/12/2023                      31/12/2022
Turnover                              £29.3m                            £31.9m                             £45.4m 
Gross Profit (%)                    57.8%                              46.4%                                41.1%       
Net Assets                          £0.99m                               £2.6m                               £4.6m
Other key performance indicators
The company manages its retail business by monitoring the sales density (revenue compared to the store surface), the gross margin per store and the profitability per store. The wholesale business is managed by monitoring the orders and the invoicing of each customer.
The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union
The company continues to be careful on the practical application of the new trading arrangements by regulatory authorities, to better understand what the eventual impact on its business will be. In general, tariffs and quotas on trade have not been introduced, although administrative complications and regulatory restrictions have reduced the freedom of cross-border trade.
Directors' statement of compliance with duty to promote the success of the Company
The likely consequences of any decision in the long term
The company is controlled by French parent CWF Children Worldwide Fashion S.A.S. All local UK decisions are reviewed by the management team of the French parent to consider both the needs of the UK subsidiary and the requirements and expectations of the parent company.
The interest of the company’s employees
The Directors believe that the employees serve an integral part in carrying out the strategic direction of the company. Our focus is to maintain a culture that supports and encourages a healthy lifestyle and provide a high quality affordable benefits package that is truly valued by our employees.
The need to foster the company’s business relations with suppliers, customers and others
We believe in strong long term partnerships working closely with suppliers and serving the needs of our customers.
 
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CWF KIDS UK LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

The impact of the company’s operations on the community and environment
Our business model is based on promoting an environmental responsibility with respect for the next generations. The company is engaged on a voluntary ESG course of action. Our action plan is to focus on : 
- Reduce greenhouse gas,
- Reduce water consumption,
- Reduce and more recycling waste,
- Reduction of raw materials using,
- Eco design of our goods.
We also work to use organic raw materials and other materials such as : 
- Organic cotton,
- Recycled polyester,
- Thermolite© EcoMade Technology,
- “Sorona ball”,
- Recycled cashmere.
At the moment, 30% of our models are designed and produced with organic or recycled raw materials.
We also work on our carbon footprint in order to have a starting picture to improve our activities with our partners.
The desirability of the company maintaining a reputation for high standards of business conduct 
The Company periodically reviews its Sustainability Statement, which details the principals that guide the company to maintain its reputation for high standards. The Board also reviews the Human Rights and Modern Slavery Statement to ensure that high standards are maintained within the business and within business relationships.
The Business model is structured in order to respect a person's image especially children's image and mind.
On ethical aspects, we regularly audit our producers in order to respect high standards concerning Human Rights and local laws. We also ensure that our goods are not produced by children. We always keep in mind that we dress children who are our future. We manage our business in order to be compliant with the international rules, laws, regulations around the world (included but not restricted to US, UE, UK, UN regulations).


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



................................................
P M P Leblanc
Director

Date: 29 September 2025

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CWF KIDS UK 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 judgments 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.

Directors' indemnity insurance

Directors' liability and indemnity insurance was in force throughout the year to cover the directors and officers of the company against actions brought against them in their personal capacity. Neither the insurance nor the indemnity provide cover where the individual has acted fraudulently or dishonestly. 

Going concern

These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
Management have considered current and forecasted trading levels and working capital requirements, and are of the opinion that the company will have adequate resources to continue to trade as a going concern for the foreseeable future.
This basis assumes that the company will continue to trade for the foreseeable future. The company procures all of its goods for resale from its parent company, CWF Childrens Worldwide Fashion S.A.S, the assessment is dependent on the current arrangement to continue.

Principal activity

The principal activity of the company during the year was the wholesale and retail of designer clothing for children.

Page 4

 
CWF KIDS UK LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £853,970 (2023 - £2,189,431).

Dividends of £2,500,000 were paid in the year under review (2023: £4,200,000)

Director

The director who served during the year was:

P M P Leblanc 
 
L Mallet was appointed as a director on 27 January 2025.
 

Future developments

The company envisages to continue its existing activities and forecasts that the turnover will remain the same in 2025, mostly through a combination of inflationary price increases and organic growth, especially with the recent introduction of its own ranges of children's clothing, being sold through retail outlets under its own brands.

Matters covered in the Strategic report

The company has chosen in accordance with Companies Act 2006, s414C (11) to set out in the company's strategic report information required by Schedule 7 to the Large and Medium-szied Companies and Groups (Accounts and reports) Regulations 2008. Certain matters which are required to be disclosed in the directors' report have been omitted as they are included in the strategic report on pages 1 to 2. These matters relate to the financial risks.

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.

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CWF KIDS UK LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


Auditors

The auditors, MHA previously traded through the legal entity Maclntyre Hudson LLP. In respect of regulatory changes, Maclntyre Hudson LLP ceased to hold an audit registration with the engagement transitioning to MHA Audit Services LLP. MHA offer themselves for reappointment. 

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





................................................
P M P Leblanc
Director

Date: 29 September 2025

Page 6

 
CWF KIDS UK LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CWF KIDS UK LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of CWF Kids UK 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.


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CWF KIDS UK LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CWF KIDS UK LIMITED (CONTINUED)


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.


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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CWF KIDS UK LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CWF KIDS UK 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:

Performing audit work over the risk of management override, including testing of journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness.
Reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Reviewing minutes of meetings of those charged with governance.
Enquiry with management around potential litigation and claims.


Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.


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.


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CWF KIDS UK LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CWF KIDS UK LIMITED (CONTINUED)


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.





Neil Stern FCA (Senior statutory auditor)
  
for and on behalf of
MHA 
Statutory Auditor
 
London

 
Date: 
29 September 2025

MHA is the trading name of MHA Audit Services LLP, a limited liability partnership in England and Wales (registered number OC455542.)
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CWF KIDS UK LIMITED
 
 
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
29,318,465
31,951,131

Cost of sales
  
(12,359,950)
(17,115,708)

Gross profit
  
16,958,515
14,835,423

Administrative expenses
  
(16,915,006)
(12,725,832)

Other operating income
 5 
895,999
774,362

Operating profit
 6 
939,508
2,883,953

Interest receivable and similar income
 9 
248,040
-

Interest payable and similar expenses
 10 
(14,361)
-

Profit before tax
  
1,173,187
2,883,953

Tax on profit
 11 
(319,217)
(694,522)

Profit for the financial year
  
853,970
2,189,431

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

The notes on pages 14 to 30 form part of these financial statements.

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CWF KIDS UK LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 05670404

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 13 
361,005
213,510

  
361,005
213,510

Current assets
  

Stocks
 14 
2,356,295
2,924,036

Debtors
 15 
36,143,381
38,535,614

Cash at bank and in hand
 16 
1,284,878
891,122

  
39,784,554
42,350,772

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 17 
(38,770,378)
(38,861,686)

Net current assets
  
 
 
1,014,176
 
 
3,489,086

Total assets less current liabilities
  
1,375,181
3,702,596

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 18 
(38,292)
-

Other provisions
 19 
(350,306)
(1,069,983)

  
 
 
(388,598)
 
 
(1,069,983)

Net assets
  
986,583
2,632,613


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 20 
1,000
1,000

Profit and loss account
  
985,583
2,631,613

  
986,583
2,632,613


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




................................................
P M P Leblanc
Director

Date: 29 September 2025

The notes on pages 14 to 30 form part of these financial statements.

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CWF KIDS UK LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£


At 1 January 2023
1,000
4,642,182
4,643,182


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
2,189,431
2,189,431

Dividends: Equity capital
-
(4,200,000)
(4,200,000)



At 1 January 2024
1,000
2,631,613
2,632,613


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
853,970
853,970

Dividends: Equity capital
-
(2,500,000)
(2,500,000)


At 31 December 2024
1,000
985,583
986,583


The notes on pages 14 to 30 form part of these financial statements.

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CWF KIDS UK LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1.


General information

CWF Kids UK Limited ('the company') is a private company limited by shares, incorporated in England and Wales. The address of its registered office and principal place of business is Unit 9-16, Olympic House, 317-321 Latimer Road, London, W10 6RA.
The principal activity of the company during the year was the wholesale and retail of designer clothing for children.
The financial statements have been presented in £ sterling and rounded to the nearest £1. 

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 judgment 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);
the requirements of Section 11 Financial Instruments paragraphs 11.42, 11.44 to 11.45, 11.47, 11.48(a)(iii), 11.48(a)(iv), 11.48(b) and 11.48(c);
the requirements of Section 12 Other Financial Instruments paragraphs 12.26 to 12.27, 12.29(a), 12.29(b) and 12.29A;
the requirements of Section 33 Related Party Disclosures paragraph 33.7.

This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of CWF Group S.A.S as at 31 December 2024 and these financial statements may be obtained from 6 rue de la Tisonniere 85500 LES HERBIERS, France.

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

2.Accounting policies (continued)

  
2.3

Going concern

These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
Management have considered current and forecasted trading levels and working capital requirements and are of the opinion that the company will have adequate resources to continue trade as a going concern for the foreseeable future.
The company procures all of its goods for resale from its parent company, CWF Childrens Worldwide Fashion S.A.S, the assessment is dependent on the current arrangement to continue.

 
2.4

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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CWF KIDS UK LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.5

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.

 
2.6

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.

Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.

 
2.7

Interest income

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

 
2.8

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. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

 
2.9

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Company operates a defined contribution pension 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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CWF KIDS UK LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.10

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.

 
2.11

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.

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:

Leasehold property
-
Over the term of the lease
Fixtures and fittings
-
3-10 years

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.

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CWF KIDS UK LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
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. 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.

 
2.14

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. 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.

 
2.15

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.

 
2.16

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are recognised when an event has taken place that gives rise to a legal or constructive obligation, a transfer of economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made.
Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
 
Increases in provisions are generally charged as an expense to profit or loss.

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CWF KIDS UK LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.17

Financial instruments

The Company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

The Company has elected to apply the recognition and measurement provisions of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (as adopted by the UK Endorsement Board) with the disclosure requirements of Sections 11 and 12 and the other presentation requirements of FRS 102.

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.

Other financial assets

Other financial assets, which includes investments in equity instruments which are not classified as subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the recognised transaction price. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with the changes in fair value being recognised in the profit or loss. Where other financial assets are not publicly traded, hence their fair value cannot be measured reliably, they are measured at cost less impairment.

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.
 

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CWF KIDS UK LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.17
Financial instruments (continued)

Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instruments 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.

Other financial instruments

Derivatives, including forward exchange contracts, futures contracts and interest rate swaps, 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.

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CWF KIDS UK LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.18

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.


Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the company's accounting policies, which are described above, management is required to make jduegments, estimates and assumptions about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and underlying 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 reviewing on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods, if the revision affects both current and future periods.
The key sources of estimation uncertainty that have a signficiant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements are described below:
Bad debts
Management assesses sales history and physical condition, as well as market demands for products in determining the saleability thereof. Any items considered to be impaired are written down to net realisable value.
Provision for returns
Provisions are made in respect of the expected level of returns of stock and discounts to be provided to customers. These provisions are estimated based on records of the level of discounts and returns in previous years.
 

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CWF KIDS UK LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

4.


Turnover

An analysis of turnover by class of business is as follows:


2024
2023
£
£

Sale of goods
29,318,465
31,951,131

29,318,465
31,951,131


Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

2024
2023
£
£

United Kingdom
29,318,465
29,325,315

Rest of Europe
-
2,625,816

29,318,465
31,951,131



5.


Other operating income

2024
2023
£
£

Intercompany recharges
895,999
774,362

895,999
774,362


Other operating income consists of re-invoiced cost incurred by CWF Kids UK Limited on behalf of companies in the CWF Group.


6.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2024
2023
£
£

Exchange differences
1,422,813
638,657

Operating lease rentals
1,343,736
1,086,132

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CWF KIDS UK LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

7.


Auditors' remuneration

During the year, the Company obtained the following services from the Company's auditors:


2024
2023
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditors for the audit of the Company's financial statements
94,750
91,750

Fees payable to the Company's auditors in respect of:

Taxation compliance services
5,500
5,500

All non-audit services not included above
3,000
3,000


8.


Employees

Staff costs were as follows:


2024
2023
£
£

Wages and salaries
1,875,198
1,778,058

Social security costs
154,787
154,487

Cost of defined contribution pension scheme
10,172
2,637

2,040,157
1,935,182


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


        2024
        2023
            No.
            No.







Average number of employees
90
84

The Directors received no remuneration from the company and do not accrue any retirement benefits under the defined contribution pension scheme. 


9.


Interest receivable

2024
2023
£
£


Other interest receivable
248,040
-

248,040
-

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CWF KIDS UK LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

10.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2024
2023
£
£


Other interest payable
14,361
-

14,361
-


11.


Taxation


2024
2023
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
273,131
676,465

Adjustments in respect of previous periods
-
14,365


273,131
690,830


Total current tax
273,131
690,830

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
46,086
3,692

Total deferred tax
46,086
3,692


Taxation on profit on ordinary activities
319,217
694,522
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CWF KIDS UK 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
1,173,187
2,883,953


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 23.52%)
293,297
678,306

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes
1,917
959

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods
22,153
14,365

Short-term timing difference leading to an increase (decrease) in taxation
(1,430)
-

Other differences leading to an increase (decrease) in the tax charge
3,280
892

Total tax charge for the year
319,217
694,522


12.


Dividends

2024
2023
£
£


Ordinary shares
2,500,000
4,200,000

2,500,000
4,200,000

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CWF KIDS UK LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

13.


Tangible fixed assets





Long-term leasehold property
Fixtures and fittings
Total

£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
63,945
1,772,070
1,836,015


Additions
5,888
287,886
293,774



At 31 December 2024

69,833
2,059,956
2,129,789



Depreciation


At 1 January 2024
15,653
1,606,852
1,622,505


Charge for the year 
13,635
132,644
146,279



At 31 December 2024

29,288
1,739,496
1,768,784



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
40,545
320,460
361,005



At 31 December 2023
48,292
165,218
213,510


14.


Stocks

2024
2023
£
£

Finished goods and goods for resale
2,356,295
2,924,036

2,356,295
2,924,036


Stock recognised in cost of sales during the year as an expense was £11,849,143  (2023: £15,600,174).

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CWF KIDS UK LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

15.


Debtors


2024
2023
£
£



Trade debtors
2,722,271
3,253,730

Amounts owed by group undertakings
31,746,802
34,242,668

Other debtors
928,228
345,756

Prepayments and accrued income
746,080
685,666

Deferred taxation
-
7,794

36,143,381
38,535,614


Deferred taxation of Nil (2023: £7,794) is due after more than one year.


16.


Cash and cash equivalents

2024
2023
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
1,284,878
891,122

1,284,878
891,122



17.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2024
2023
£
£

Trade creditors
626,163
916,545

Amounts owed to group undertakings
36,644,695
35,457,695

Other taxation and social security
112,897
87,566

Other creditors
138,472
167,794

Accruals and deferred income
1,248,151
2,232,086

38,770,378
38,861,686


Amounts owed to group undertakings are unsecured, repayable on demand and attract an interest rate of Euribor plus 0.5% (2022: 0.5%).

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CWF KIDS UK LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

18.


Deferred taxation




2024


£






At beginning of year
7,794


Charged to profit or loss
(46,086)



At end of year
(38,292)

The deferred taxation balance is made up as follows:

2024
2023
£
£


Fixed asset timing differences
(39,722)
7,794

Short term timing differences
1,430
-

(38,292)
7,794


19.


Provisions




Provisions for returns
Dilapidation
Total

£
£
£





At 1 January 2024
961,371
108,612
1,069,983


Charged to profit or loss
232,895
117,411
350,306


Utilised in year
(961,371)
(108,612)
(1,069,983)



At 31 December 2024
232,895
117,411
350,306

Provision for returns
A provision is made for returns expected to be made by wholesale and retail customers. The provision is calculated on the basis of historic returns data and is expected to be utilised in 2025.
Dilapidation provision
As part of the company's property leasing arrangements there is an obligation to repair damages which are incurred during the life of the lease, such as wear and tear. The cost is charged to profit and loss as the obligation arises. The provision is expected to be utilised in 2025 as the leases terminate.

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CWF KIDS UK LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

20.


Share capital

2024
2023
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



1,000 (2023 - 1,000) Ordinary Shares shares of £1.00 each
1,000
1,000



21.


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 £10,172 (2023: £2,637). Contributions totalling £7,169 (2023: £5,718) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.


22.


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
1,410,761
750,956

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
5,849,365
1,748,929

7,260,126
2,499,885


23.


Post balance sheet events

There have been no significant events that affected the company since the year end.

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CWF KIDS UK LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

24.


Parent entity and controlling party

The immediate parent company is CWF Children Worldwide Fashion S.A.S, a company registered in France. The ultimate parent company is CWF Group S.A.S, a company incorporated in France.
In June 2019, the CWF Group of companies was purchased by an investor group. The ultimate controlling parties are considered to be Mr Claude Darmon and Mr Ronan le Moal by virtue of their shareholdings in the CWF Group of companies.
CWF Group S.A.S. is the parent undertaking of the smallest and largest group which consolidates the financial information of the company. Copies of the group's financial statements may be obtained from 6 rue de la Tisonnière 85500 LES HERBIERS, France.
CWF Kids UK Limited purchased £10,935,496 (2023: £14,927,610) of goods from CWF Children Worldwide Fashion S.A.S. in the year. The amount owed by CWF Children Worldwide Fashion S.A.S at the year end was £31,520,374 (2023: £33,951,510) and owed to CWF Children Worldwide Fashion S.A.S at the year end was £36,644,695 (2023 £35,457,695). 
Following further amounts advanced in the year:
The amount owed by CWF Kids Ireland at the year end was £7,020 (2023 £41,950).
The amount owed by CWF Netherlands at the year end was £Nil - (2022 £29,800).
The amount owed by CWF Enterprise at the year end was £219,408 (2023 £219,408).
Amounts owed to group undertakings are unsecured, repayable on demand and attract an interest rate of Euribor plus 0.5% (2022: 0.5%).

 
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