Company registration number 13762924 (England and Wales)
STORYBOOK ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
STORYBOOK ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1
Notes to the financial statements
2 - 4
STORYBOOK ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Investments
3
1,311,112
781,298
Current assets
Debtors
4
20,794
100
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
5
(907,407)
(785,054)
Net current liabilities
(886,613)
(784,954)
Net assets/(liabilities)
424,499
(3,656)
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
6
171
100
Share premium account
496,825
-
0
Profit and loss reserves
(72,497)
(3,756)
Total equity
424,499
(3,656)

For the financial year ended 31 December 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The member has not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

The director acknowledges her responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of 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 director of the company has elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true

The financial statements were approved and signed by the director and authorised for issue on 30 September 2025
Ms M B Brosnan
Director
Company registration number 13762924 (England and Wales)
STORYBOOK ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

Storybook Asset Management Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Memorial House, Ascot High Street, ASCOT, SL5 7JH.

1.1
Basis of preparation

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

At the balance sheet date, the company had net current liabilities and net liabilities. The director has confirmed that they have the ability and will continue to support the company financially to ensure that the company has the ability to meet its liabilities as and when they fall due. On this basis the director has prepared the accounts on a going concern basis. true

1.3
Fixed asset investments

Interests in subsidiaries 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.

1.4
Cash and cash equivalents

The company does not have cash or cash equivalents.

1.5
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.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash, are measured at transaction price including transaction costs. Financial assets are classified as receivable within one year and are not amortised on the basis that they are receivable within one year or less.

STORYBOOK ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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 and loans from connected companies are recognised at transaction price. Financial liabilities are classified as payable within one year and are not amortised on the basis that payment is due within one year or less.

1.6
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.

2
Employees

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:

2024
2023
Number
Number
Total
1
1
3
Fixed asset investments
2024
2023
£
£
Shares in group undertakings and participating interests
1,311,112
781,298
Movements in fixed asset investments
Shares in subsidiaries
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2024
781,298
Additions
529,814
At 31 December 2024
1,311,112
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
1,311,112
At 31 December 2023
781,298
STORYBOOK ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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4
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Other debtors
20,794
100
5
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Amounts owed to group undertakings
95,867
47,555
Other creditors
811,540
737,499
907,407
785,054
6
Called up share capital
2024
2023
2024
2023
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
171
100
171
100

100 shares were issued on incorporation and remain unpaid at the balance sheet date.

 

During the year 71 ordinary shares of £1.00 each have been issued at a premium of £6,998 per share.

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