Company registration number 08698080 (England and Wales)
PHOENIX SAFE COMPANY LIMITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
PHOENIX SAFE COMPANY LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1
Notes to the financial statements
2 - 8
PHOENIX SAFE COMPANY LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3
909,491
923,607
Investments
4
100
100
909,591
923,707
Current assets
Stocks
1,252,538
894,090
Debtors
5
1,606,952
1,205,526
Cash at bank and in hand
171,609
259,827
3,031,099
2,359,443
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(1,777,038)
(1,342,478)
Net current assets
1,254,061
1,016,965
Total assets less current liabilities
2,163,652
1,940,672
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
7
(1,669,017)
(1,191,833)
Provisions for liabilities
(66,445)
(77,810)
Net assets
428,190
671,029
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
1
1
Profit and loss reserves
428,189
671,028
Total equity
428,190
671,029
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 30 September 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr D P Thompson
Mr R J Eales
Director
Director
Company registration number 08698080 (England and Wales)
PHOENIX SAFE COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Phoenix Safe Company Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Apex House, Orrell Mount, Liverpool, L20 6NS.
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.
The company has taken advantage of the exemption under section 399 of the Companies Act 2006 not to prepare consolidated accounts, on the basis that the group of which this is the parent qualifies as a small group. The financial statements present information about the company as an individual entity and not about its group.
1.2
Going concern
The directors have prepared detailed profit and cash flow forecasts for a period of more than 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements. These project that the company will have adequate cash balances to meet all financial obligations as they fall due for payment.true
The results for the current year have been impacted by significant one-off repair costs which were incurred, with approximately £209,000 spent on roof and lighting work. This level of repair costs is not expected to recur in future years. Without these one-off costs the company would have reported a positive EBITDA for the year.
The directors have received confirmation as to the continuing provision of financial support from the ultimate parent company. Taking this with the forecasts referred to above, at the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3
Turnover
Turnover represents amounts receivable for goods and services net of VAT and trade discounts. Income is recognised when the risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have transferred to the customer. In the majority of cases, this is upon despatch of the goods to the customer.
In addition the amount of revenue must be measured reliably, it must be probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction must be able to be measured reliably.
1.4
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
PHOENIX SAFE COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Leasehold land and buildings
Straight line over 50 years
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
15 - 50% per annum reducing balance
Motor vehicles
25% per annum reducing balance
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.
1.5
Fixed asset investments
Interests in associates are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. The investments are assessed for impairment at each reporting date and any impairment losses or reversals of impairment losses are recognised immediately in profit or loss.
A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the company. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.
1.6
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
1.7
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, other direct costs 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 cost, adjusted where applicable for any loss of service potential.
At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.
1.8
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, invoice financing and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts and invoice finance facilities in a credit balance are shown within borrowings in current liabilities. Invoice financing balances are included in cash and cash equivalents, as they form part of the company's day to day cash management, in line with FRS102, section 7.2.
PHOENIX SAFE COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.9
Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method 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. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Other financial assets
All of the company's financial assets are basic financial instruments.
Classification of 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 deducting all of its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank borrowings and loans from fellow group companies are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Other financial liabilities
All of the company's financial liabilities are basic financial instruments.
1.10
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.
1.11
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
PHOENIX SAFE COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Current tax
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.
Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.
1.12
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.13
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.14
Leases
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.
PHOENIX SAFE COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.15
Foreign exchange
Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.
2
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2024
2023
Number
Number
Total
27
26
3
Tangible fixed assets
Leasehold land and buildings
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
764,685
287,000
106,664
1,158,349
Additions
47,500
47,500
At 31 December 2024
764,685
287,000
154,164
1,205,849
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
80,325
130,214
24,203
234,742
Depreciation charged in the year
15,300
16,347
29,969
61,616
At 31 December 2024
95,625
146,561
54,172
296,358
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
669,060
140,439
99,992
909,491
At 31 December 2023
684,360
156,786
82,461
923,607
4
Fixed asset investments
2024
2023
£
£
Shares in group undertakings and participating interests
100
100
PHOENIX SAFE COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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5
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
642,070
525,058
Corporation tax recoverable
59,848
Amounts owed by group undertakings
478,462
228,941
Prepayments and accrued income
178,399
142,109
1,358,779
896,108
2024
2023
Amounts falling due after more than one year:
£
£
Amounts owed by group undertakings
248,173
309,418
Total debtors
1,606,952
1,205,526
6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Bank loans
183,937
36,032
Trade creditors
905,271
861,682
Amounts owed to group undertakings
321,729
Taxation and social security
65,292
149,700
Other creditors
300,809
295,064
1,777,038
1,342,478
Creditors due within one year totalling £266,580 (2023: £52,915) have been secured over the assets of the company, via a mortgage charge and debentures incorporating fixed and floating charges over the company's assets and through a guarantee provided by a fellow group company.
7
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2024
2023
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
429,887
428,159
Amounts owed to group undertakings
1,200,149
726,839
Other creditors
38,981
36,835
1,669,017
1,191,833
PHOENIX SAFE COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
7
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
(Continued)
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Creditors falling due after more than one year totalling £468,868 (2023: £464,994) have been secured over the assets of the company, via a mortgage charge and debentures incorporating fixed and floating charges over the company's assets and through a guarantee provided by a fellow group company.
Creditors which fall due after five years are as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
Payable by instalments
314,243
329,809
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 was unqualified.
Senior Statutory Auditor:
Joe Sullivan FCA
Statutory Auditor:
MHA
9
Operating lease commitments
Lessee
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
18,216
45,949
Lessor
At the reporting end date the company had contracted with tenants for the following minimum lease payments:
2024
2023
£
£
36,000
10
Parent company
The ultimate holding company is Ningbo Excellence Electronic Safe Equipment Co. Limited, a company incorporated in the People's Republic of China.
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