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COLNAGHI UK LTD










ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

 
COLNAGHI UK LTD
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Director
K Whitley 




Registered number
12101175



Registered office
26 Bury Street

London

SW1Y 6AL




Independent auditors
Sumer Auditco Limited
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors

14th Floor

33 Cavendish Square

London

W1G 0PW





 
COLNAGHI UK LTD
 

CONTENTS



Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Directors' report
3 - 4
Independent auditors' report
5 - 8
Statement of comprehensive income
9
Balance sheet
10
Statement of changes in equity
11
Notes to the financial statements
12 - 24


 
COLNAGHI UK LTD
 
 
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
 
Its principal activity is the sale of artwork, mostly in consignment items.
The Company had a turnover of £30.0 million (2023 - £24.9 million) with a gross profit of £7.8 million (2023 - £3.9 million) and a net profit of £5.2 million (2023 - net profit of £0.02 million).
This represented a significant growth both in turnover and in terms of gross profit margin compared to 2023. 
Operating expenses decreased mostly due to gains on foreign exchange. In 2023 saw a bad debt written off, no bad debts were recognised in 2024. 
Principal risks and uncertainties
Revenue streams are diversified across multiple currencies, exposing the Company to fluctuations in exchange rates. Recognising the significance of the exposure, the Company took proactive measures to mitigate the FX risk by matching inflows and outflows wherever possible.  
 
Market volatility and economic risks has always been a risk due to shifts in the art market affecting as well as the luxury and exclusive nature of the business. The Company maintains strong relationships with clients who are less affected. 
 
Operational risk in the form of staffing and logistical failures are mitigated by continuous staff training, contingency planning, and robust IT systems. 
 
Liquidity risk due to high value inventory that is slower to sell, but established credit lines and a rolling cash flow forecast help to mitigate the risk.

Financial key performance indicator
 
Year ended 31 December 2024
Year ended 31 December 2023
Variance
        £
        £
        %

Turnover



 
30,020,011
 
24,938,776

+20.4

Gross profit



 
7,827,638
 
3,877,672

+101.9

Gross profit margin



 
26.1%
 
15.5%

+10.6


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COLNAGHI UK LTD
 

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

Other key performance indicators
 
The Company has the following non-financial key performance indicators:
Returning customers
While we do not track this as a numeric KPI, the frequency and depth of repeat engagement from casual return visits to long-term patron relationships reflects the gallery’s success in fostering cultural loyalty and emotional connection with its audiences.
Exhibition attendance
While we do not rely solely on quantitative attendance figures to assess the success of our exhibitions, the gallery views public participation as a reflection of our evolving relationship with the community and the relevance of the themes we present.
Each exhibition is curated with intentionality. Attendance patterns, including media coverage, and community responses, provide meaningful insights into how our programming resonates with diverse audiences.

Future Developments

The first profitable year marks a pivotal moment in the Company’s journey. With a solid foundation, clear strategic direction, and a committed team, the Company is poised to accelerate growth and deepen its market impact. 


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





K Whitley
Director

Date: 30 September 2025

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COLNAGHI UK LTD
 
 
 
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;

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.

Principal activity

The principal activity of the Company is that of the sale of artwork. 

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £5,213,924 (2023 - £16,281).

No dividends were paid or declared in the year and prior year.

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

J Coll Canellas (resigned 28 June 2024)
K Whitley (appointed 28 June 2024)

Matters covered in the Strategic Report

Management's review of developments and future prospects and principal risks and uncertainties are included in the Strategic Report.

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COLNAGHI UK LTD
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

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 period end.

Auditors

The auditorsSumer Auditco 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.
 





K Whitley
Director

Date: 30 September 2025

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COLNAGHI UK LTD
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF COLNAGHI UK LTD
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Colnaghi UK Ltd (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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COLNAGHI UK LTD
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF COLNAGHI UK LTD (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 3, 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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COLNAGHI UK LTD
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF COLNAGHI UK LTD (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:

In order to identify and assess the risks of material misstatements, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations that could be expected to have a material impact on the financial statements, we have considered:
•        the results of our enquiries of management and those charged with governance of their assessment of the
         risks of fraud and irregularities;
•        the nature of the Company, including its management structure and control systems (including the
         opportunity for management to override such controls);
•        management’s incentives and opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of the financial statements
         including the Company’s remuneration and bonus policies and performance targets; and 
•        the industry and environment in which it operates.
We also considered UK tax and pension legislation and laws and regulations relating to employment and the preparation and presentation of the financial statements such as the Companies Act 2006.
Based on this understanding we identified the following matters as being of significance to the entity:
•        laws and regulations considered to have a direct effect on the financial statements including UK financial
         reporting standards, Company Law, tax and pension legislation and distributable profits legislation;
•        the timing of the recognition of commercial income;
•        management bias in selecting accounting policies and determining estimates;
•        recoverability of debtors; and
•        the requirement to impair its stocks and the amount of any such impairment.
We communicated the outcomes of these discussions and enquiries, as well as consideration as to where and how fraud may occur in the entity, to all engagement team members.
Audit procedures undertaken in response to the potential risks relating to irregularities (which include fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations) comprised: 
•        enquiries of management and those charged with governance as to whether the entity complies with such
         laws and regulations;
•        enquiries with the same concerning any actual or potential litigation or claims;
•        discussion with the same regarding any known or suspected instances of non-compliance with laws and
         regulation and fraud; 
•        assessment of matters reported to management and the result of the subsequent investigation;
•        obtaining an understanding of the relevant controls during the year;
•        obtaining an understanding of the policies and controls over the recognition of income and testing their
         implementation during the year;
•        review documentation relating to compliance with the regulations relating to health and safety including
         health and safety certificates; and fire assessment reports;
 
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF COLNAGHI UK LTD (CONTINUED)


•        challenging assumptions made by management in their specific accounting policies and estimates, in
         particular in relation to the carrying value of stock;
•        identifying and testing journal entries, in particular any journal entries posted with unusual account
         combinations or crediting revenue;
•        assessing the recovery of debtors in the year since the balance sheet date and challenging assumptions
         made by management regarding the recovery of balances which remain outstanding;
•        reviewing the financial statements for compliance with the relevant disclosure requirements; 
•        performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships or unexpected
         movements in account balances which may be indicative of fraud;
•        reviewing the correspondence with HMRC; and
•        evaluating the underlying business reasons for any unusual transactions.
No instances of material non-compliance were identified. However, the likelihood of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is limited by the inherent difficulty in detecting irregularities, the effectiveness of the entity’s controls, and the nature, timing and extent of the audit procedures performed. Irregularities that result from fraud might be inherently more difficult to detect than irregularities that result from error. As explained above, there is an unavoidable risk that material misstatements may not be detected, even though the audit has been planned and performed in accordance with ISAs (UK).


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.







Shilen Manek FCA FCCA (Senior statutory auditor)
  
for and on behalf of
Sumer Auditco Limited
 
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditors
  
14th Floor
33 Cavendish Square
London
W1G 0PW

30 September 2025
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COLNAGHI UK LTD
 
 
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
30,020,011
24,938,776

Cost of sales
  
(22,192,373)
(21,061,104)

Gross profit
  
7,827,638
3,877,672

Administrative expenses
  
(2,624,289)
(3,288,332)

Operating profit
 5 
5,203,349
589,340

Interest receivable and similar income
 8 
12,502
7,797

Interest payable and similar expenses
 9 
(1,927)
(580,856)

Profit before tax
  
5,213,924
16,281

Profit for the financial year
  
5,213,924
16,281

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

The notes on pages 12 to 24 form part of these financial statements.

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COLNAGHI UK LTD
REGISTERED NUMBER: 12101175

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 11 
19,151
23,316

  
19,151
23,316

Current assets
  

Stocks
 12 
9,908,353
10,064,577

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 13 
12,149,538
1,363,809

Cash at bank and in hand
 14 
855,939
1,884,193

  
22,913,830
13,312,579

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 15 
(17,366,866)
(12,983,704)

Net current assets
  
 
 
5,546,964
 
 
328,875

Total assets less current liabilities
  
5,566,115
352,191

  

Net assets
  
5,566,115
352,191


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 16 
1,350,000
1,350,000

Profit and loss account
 17 
4,216,115
(997,809)

  
5,566,115
352,191


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 30 September 2025.




K Whitley
Director

The notes on pages 12 to 24 form part of these financial statements.

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COLNAGHI UK LTD
 

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
1,350,000
(1,014,090)
335,910


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
16,281
16,281



At 1 January 2024
1,350,000
(997,809)
352,191


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
5,213,924
5,213,924


At 31 December 2024
1,350,000
4,216,115
5,566,115


The notes on pages 12 to 24 form part of these financial statements.

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COLNAGHI UK LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1.


General information

Colnaghi UK Limited is a private company limited by shares, and is incorporated in England and Wales, registration number 12101175. The address of its registered office is 26 Bury Street, London, SW1Y 6AL.

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, 11.48(a)(iii), 11.48(a)(iv),
     11.48(b) and 11.48(c);
•    the requirements of Section 33 Related Party Disclosures paragraph 33.7.
This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of Colnaghi Holding Ltd as at 31 December 2024 and these financial statements may be obtained from 26 Bury Street, London, England, SW1Y 6AL.
 
 
2.3

Foreign currency translation

The Company's presentational currency and functional currency are GBP.
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.
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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COLNAGHI UK LTD
 
 
 
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 artwork on a consignment basis
The Company acts as a principal over the sale of artwork on a consignment basis. Sale on such basis is recognised when a final agreement has been made between both the Company and the buyer of the item. The sale agreement or invoice date would be the recognition point of sales.
Sale of artwork as inventory
Revenue generated from the sale of artwork from the inventory owned by the Company is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the customer. This is normally the sale agreement date. 
Sale of artwork as an intermediary
The Company recognises a commission income on the sale of artwork as an intermediary upon a sale agreement between both the seller and the buyer of the item. 

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

 
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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COLNAGHI UK LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.9

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:

Fixtures and fittings
-
20%
Office equipment
-
20%
Computer equipment
-
33%

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.

 
2.10

Stocks

Stocks of art work 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 and attributable overheads.
At each balance sheet date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its new valuation. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

 
2.11

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.

 
2.12

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.

 
2.13

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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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.14

Holiday pay accrual

A liability is recognised to the extent of any unused holiday pay entitlement which is accrued at the balance sheet date and carried forward to future periods. This is measured at the undiscounted salary cost of the future holiday entitlement so accrued at the balance sheet date.

 
2.15

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.

Financial instruments are recognised in the Company's Balance sheet when the Company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include trade and other debtors, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusted for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial assets that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss) 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 debtors due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.

Impairment of financial assets

At the end of each reporting period financial assets measured at amortised cost are assessed for objective evidence of impairment. If an asset is impaired the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss. 

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.

Basic 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 creditors, bank loans and other loans are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusting for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial liabilities that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.15
Financial instruments (continued)

loss). When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments 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 creditors are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade creditors are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade creditors 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.

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.


3.


Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
The impairment of assets including stocks in the financial statements requires Management's estimation and judgements. The assessment process of stock valuation is described in the Stocks accounting policy in note 2.9.

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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
£
£

Inventory sales
945,474
7,327,762

Consignment sales
14,890,789
12,904,883

Sale commission
13,593,762
4,367,812

Other
589,986
338,319

30,020,011
24,938,776



Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

2024
2023
        £
        £

United Kingdom

782,028

2,109,009

Europe

15,730,156

15,644,471

USA

1,703,229

7,185,296

Rest of world

11,804,598

-


30,020,011

24,938,776



5.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2024
2023
£
£

Depreciation
8,398
7,025

Exchange differences
(294,330)
(74,269)

Other operating lease rentals
70,692
63,642

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

6.


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
15,000
10,500

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.


7.


Employees

Staff costs were as follows:


2024
2023
£
£

Staff salaries and PHI
342,347
423,756

Social security costs
43,094
43,690

Cost of defined contribution scheme
15,036
13,200

400,477
480,646


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


        2024
        2023
            No.
            No.







Directors
1
1



Administrative and support
7
6



Sales
1
1

9
8


8.


Interest receivable

2024
2023
£
£


Interest receivable from group companies
1,585
-

Other interest receivable
10,917
7,797

12,502
7,797

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

9.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2024
2023
£
£


Bank interest payable
-
368

Other loan interest payable
663
580,488

Loans from group undertakings
1,264
-

1,927
580,856


10.


Taxation


2024
2023
£
£



Total current tax
-
-

Deferred tax

Total deferred tax
-
-


-
-
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
 
10.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is lower than (2023 - lower than)  the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - effective rate of 23.5%). The differences are explained below:

2024
2023
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
5,213,924
16,281


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - effective rate of 23.5%)
1,303,481
3,826

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
11,472
9,374

Depreciation in excess of capital allowances for the year
1,041
(2,685)

Utilisation of tax losses
(242,908)
-

Unrelieved tax losses carried forward
-
(10,515)

Group relief
(1,073,086)
-

Total tax charge for the year
-
-


Factors that may affect future tax charges

The Company has estimated tax losses of £nil (2023: £971,633) to carry forward against future taxable profits.

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

11.


Tangible fixed assets





Fixtures and fittings
Office equipment
Computer equipment
Total

£
£
£
£



Cost


At 1 January 2024
25,339
424
12,166
37,929


Additions
907
-
3,326
4,233



At 31 December 2024

26,246
424
15,492
42,162



Depreciation


At 1 January 2024
7,355
340
6,918
14,613


Charge for the year on owned assets
5,160
84
3,154
8,398



At 31 December 2024

12,515
424
10,072
23,011



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
13,731
-
5,420
19,151



At 31 December 2023
17,984
84
5,248
23,316

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

12.


Stocks

2024
2023
£
£

Artwork inventory
9,908,353
10,064,577

9,908,353
10,064,577



13.


Debtors

2024
2023
£
£


Trade debtors
675,480
388,852

Amounts owed by group undertakings
492,826
565,271

Other debtors
34,415
149,389

Prepayments and accrued income
10,946,817
260,297

12,149,538
1,363,809



14.


Cash and cash equivalents

2024
2023
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
855,939
1,884,193

855,939
1,884,193



15.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2024
2023
£
£

Trade creditors
2,870,676
595,472

Amounts owed to group undertakings
4,417,500
10,339,883

Other taxation and social security
15,045
20,080

Other creditors
21,318
47,025

Accruals and deferred income
10,042,327
1,981,244

17,366,866
12,983,704


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

16.


Share capital

2024
2023
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



1,350,000 (2023 - 1,350,000) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
1,350,000
1,350,000

Ordinary shareholders carry the right to vote at the Company's general meetings and entitlement to dividends and distributions paid by the company.



17.


Reserves

Profit and loss account

The profit and loss account consists of accumulated profits and losses.


18.


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 £15,036 (2023: £13,200). 
Contributions totalling £2,225 (2023: £1,955) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.


19.


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
16,207
35,360

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
-
16,207

16,207
51,567

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

20.


Related party transactions

During the year, the Company paid consultancy fees of £120,267 (2023: £169,270) to connected companies by virtue of common substantial shareholding. The Company also paid sales commission of £1,037,174 (2023: £714,018) to these companies.
At the balance sheet date, the Company owed £18,203 (2023: was owed £23,074) to a connected company by virtue of common substantial shareholding.
During the year the Company made purchases of £nil (2023: made purchases of £6,716,059) from a company connected to the Company's parent undertaking.
During the year, the Company made a donation of £90,746 (2023: £87,068) to a charity in which the Colnaghi Holding Ltd group has a 100% interest.
During the year the Company received consultancy fee of £16,677 (2023: £nil) from a director of the the parent company. At the balance sheet date, the company owed £891 (2023: £nil) to this person.   
The Company has taken advantage of the exemption available in FRS102 not to disclose transactions entered into between two or more wholly owned members of a group.
At the balance sheet date, the Company was owed £492,826 (2023: £461,531) the group companies wholly owned by the Group.
At the balance sheet date, the Company owed £3,315,662 (2023: £9,455,330) to its parent company.
During the year, the Company had the following transactions and balances with the group companies not wholly owned by the Group:

2024
2023
        £
        £
Inter-company transactions

Supplies from the Company

36,383

17,700

Supplies to the Company

(1,448)

(3,140)

Sale of art work to the Company

(83,168)

(15,364)

Sales commission charged to the Company

(133,928)

-

Interest received by the Company

1,224

-

Interest paid by the Company

(1,562)

(1,697)

Amount owed to the Company

-

100,921

Amount owed by the Company

(120,972)

-



21.


Controlling party

The Company's ultimate and immediate parent undertaking is Colnaghi Holding Ltd. The results of the Company are included within the consolidated accounts of Colnaghi Holding Ltd which are available to the public and may be obtained from 26 Bury Street, London, England, SW1Y 6AL.

 
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