Company registration number 08131311 (England and Wales)
THE BEE FARMERS ASSOCIATION LIMITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
THE BEE FARMERS ASSOCIATION LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1
Statement of changes in equity
2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 7
THE BEE FARMERS ASSOCIATION LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Investments
4
-
0
32,104
Current assets
Stocks
2,973
939
Debtors
5
23,849
6,786
Cash at bank and in hand
449,835
428,420
476,657
436,145
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(217,264)
(224,677)
Net current assets
259,393
211,468
Net assets
259,393
243,572
Reserves
Income and expenditure account
259,393
243,572
Total members' funds
259,393
243,572

The notes on pages 3 to 7 form part of these financial statements.

These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the income and expenditure account within the financial statements.true

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 29 September 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
T J Rothery
Director
Company registration number 08131311 (England and Wales)
THE BEE FARMERS ASSOCIATION LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Income and expenditure
£
Balance at 1 January 2023
205,185
Year ended 31 December 2023:
Surplus and total comprehensive income
38,387
Balance at 31 December 2023
243,572
Year ended 31 December 2024:
Surplus and total comprehensive income
15,821
Balance at 31 December 2024
259,393

The notes on pages 3 to 7 form part of these financial statements.

THE BEE FARMERS ASSOCIATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

The Bee Farmers Association Limited is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is The Ramblers, Salters Lane, Ludgershall, Aylesbury, England, HP18 9NY.

1.1
Accounting convention

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2
Turnover

Turnover comprises revenue recognised by the company in respect of subscriptions, goods and services supplied during the year, exclusive of Value Added Tax and trade discounts. Subscription income is recognised during the period to which the subscription relates and goods and services provided are recognised at the point of supply.

1.3
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Fixtures and fittings
at varying rates on cost

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to surplus or deficit.

1.4
Fixed asset investments

Investments in listed companies shares are re-measured to market value at each balance sheet date. Gains and losses on re-measurement are recognised in profit or loss in the period.

1.5
Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.

 

Stocks held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured at the lower of cost and replacement cost, adjusted where applicable for any loss of service potential.

Cost is calculated using the FIFO pricing method.

THE BEE FARMERS ASSOCIATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.6
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.7
Financial instruments

The company only enters into basic financial instruments transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities such as trade and other debtors and creditors.

Basic financial assets

Financial assets that are measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in the profit and loss account.

Basic financial liabilities

Debt instruments (other than those wholly repayable or receivable within one year), are measured initially and subsequently, at the undiscounted amount of the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received.

Creditors

Short term creditors are measured at transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at transaction value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

1.8
Taxation

Taxation for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Income Statement, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity.

 

Current or deferred taxation assets and liabilities are not discounted.

Current tax

Current tax is recognised at the amount of tax payable using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at

the balance sheet date.

 

Timing differences arise from the inclusion of income and expenses in tax assessments in periods different from those in which they are recognised in financial statements. Deferred tax is measured using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the year end and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference.

 

Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits.

 

1.9

Foreign currencies

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of transaction. Exchange gains and losses are recognised in the Profit and Loss Account unless where stated.

THE BEE FARMERS ASSOCIATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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2
Employees

The average monthly number of persons employed by the company during the year was:

2024
2023
Number
Number
Total
-
0
-
0
3
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and machinery etc
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024
6,068
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024
6,068
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
-
0
At 31 December 2023
-
0
4
Fixed asset investments
2024
2023
£
£
Other investments other than loans
-
0
32,104
Fixed asset investments revalued

Fixed asset investments relates entirely to listed investments

 

THE BEE FARMERS ASSOCIATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
4
Fixed asset investments
(Continued)
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Movements in fixed asset investments
Investments
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2024
32,104
Additions
716
Disposals
(32,820)
At 31 December 2024
-
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
-
At 31 December 2023
32,104
5
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
21,445
4,998
Other debtors
2,404
1,788
23,849
6,786
6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Trade creditors
38,973
80,216
Taxation and social security
25,110
41,750
Other creditors
153,181
102,711
217,264
224,677
7
Members' liability

The company is limited by guarantee, not having a share capital and consequently the liability of members is limited, subject to an undertaking by each member to contribute to the net assets or liabilities of the company on winding up such amounts as may be required not exceeding £1.

8
Audit report information

As the income statement has been omitted from the filing copy of the financial statements, the following information in relation to the audit report on the statutory financial statements is provided in accordance with s444(5B) of the Companies Act 2006.

The auditor's report is unqualified and includes the following:

THE BEE FARMERS ASSOCIATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
8
Audit report information
(Continued)
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Opinion

In our opinion the financial statements:

Senior Statutory Auditor:
Sara Dawson
Statutory Auditor:
Taylor Dawson Plumb Limited
Date of audit report:
30 September 2025
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