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ML Noah's Ark Limited

Annual Report and Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31 October 2024

 

ML Noah's Ark Limited

Contents

Company Information

1

Balance Sheet

2

Notes to the Financial Statements

3 to 10

 

ML Noah's Ark Limited

Company Information

Directors

A Clare

M Wayland

Registered office

44-46 Westway
Maghull
Liverpool
L31 0AB

Auditors

Hazlewoods LLP
Staverton Court
Staverton
Cheltenham
GL51 0UX

 

ML Noah's Ark Limited

(Registration number: 12579471)
Balance Sheet as at 31 October 2024

Note

2024
£

Unaudited
2023
£

Fixed assets

 

Tangible assets

4

311,024

351,916

Current assets

 

Stocks

29,121

3,304

Debtors

5

32,724

35,867

Cash at bank and in hand

 

62,835

138,350

 

124,680

177,521

Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

6

(179,830)

(192,012)

Net current liabilities

 

(55,150)

(14,491)

Total assets less current liabilities

 

255,874

337,425

Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

6

(250,858)

(313,712)

Deferred tax liabilities

7

2,021

(1,528)

Net assets

 

7,037

22,185

Capital and reserves

 

Called up share capital

9

600

600

Retained earnings

6,437

21,585

Shareholders' funds

 

7,037

22,185

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.

These financial statements have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. As permitted by section 444 (5A) of the Companies Act 2006, the directors have not delivered to the registrar a copy of the Profit and Loss Account.

Approved and authorised by the Board on 8 October 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
 


A Clare
Director


M Wayland
Director

 

ML Noah's Ark Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2024

 

1

General information

The company is a private company limited by share capital, incorporated in England and Wales.

The address of its registered office is:
44-46 Westway
Maghull
Liverpool
L31 0AB

 

2

Accounting policies

Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

Statement of compliance

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 Section 1A smaller entities - 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006 (as applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime).

Basis of preparation

These financial statements have been prepared using the historical cost convention except for, where disclosed in these accounting policies, certain items that are shown at fair value.

The presentational currency of the financial statements is Pounds Sterling, being the functional currency of the primary economic environment in which the company operates. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest Pound.

Going concern

After reviewing the company's forecasts and projections, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The company therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements.

Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated 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 reviewed 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.
 

Judgements

No significant judgements have been made by management in preparing these financial statements.

Key sources of estimation uncertainty

No key sources of estimation uncertainty have been identified by management in preparing these financial statements other than those detailed in these accounting policies.

Revenue recognition

Turnover comprises the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the sale of goods and provision of services in the ordinary course of the company’s activities. Turnover is shown net of sales/value added tax, returns, rebates and discounts and after eliminating sales within the company.

Tangible assets

Tangible assets are stated in the statement of financial position at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

The cost of tangible assets includes directly attributable incremental costs incurred in their acquisition and installation.

 

ML Noah's Ark Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2024

Depreciation

Depreciation is charged so as to write off the cost of assets, other than land and properties under construction over their estimated useful lives, as follows:

Asset class

Depreciation method and rate

Leasehold improvements

Over the term of the lease

Plant and machinery

25% of written down value

Fixtures and fittings

10% of written down value

Computer equipment

33.33% of cost

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.

Trade debtors

Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.

Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. All trade debtors are repayable within one year and hence are included at the undiscounted cost of cash expected to be received. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the debtors.

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.

Trade creditors

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if the company does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities.

Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and all are repayable within one year and hence are included at the undiscounted amount of cash expected to be paid.

Borrowings

Interest-bearing borrowings are initially recorded at fair value, net of transaction costs. Interest-bearing borrowings are subsequently carried at amortised cost, with the difference between the proceeds, net of transaction costs, and the amount due on redemption being recognised as a charge to the profit and loss account over the period of the relevant borrowing.

Interest expense is recognised on the basis of the effective interest method and is included in interest payable and similar charges.

Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the company has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting date.

 

ML Noah's Ark Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2024

Leases

Leases in which substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee.

Assets held under finance leases are recognised at the lower of their fair value at inception of the lease and the present value of the minimum lease payments. These assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the useful life of the asset and the lease term. The corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the Balance Sheet as a finance lease obligation.

Lease payments are apportioned between finance costs in the Profit and Loss Account and reduction of the lease obligation so as to achieve a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.

Share capital

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Equity instruments are measured at the fair value of the cash or other resources received or receivable, net of the direct costs of issuing the equity instruments. If payment is deferred and the time value of money is material, the initial measurement is on a present value basis.

Dividends

Dividend distribution to the company’s shareholders is recognised as a liability in the financial statements in the reporting period in which the dividends are declared.

Defined contribution pension obligation

A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which fixed contributions are paid into a pension fund and the company has no legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions even if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods.

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as employee benefit expense when they are due. If contribution payments exceed the contribution due for service, the excess is recognised as a prepayment.

Financial instruments


Classification
Financial instruments are classified and accounted for according to the substance of the contractual arrangement, as financial assets, financial liabilities or equity instruments. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities. Where shares are issued, any component that creates a financial liability of the company is presented as a liability on the balance sheet. The corresponding dividends relating to the liability component are charged as interest expenses in the profit and loss account.


Recognition and measurement
All financial assets and liabilities are initially measured at transaction price (including transaction costs), except for those financial assets classified as at fair value through profit or loss, which are initially measured at fair value (which is normally the transaction price excluding transaction costs), unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction. If an arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, the financial asset or financial liability is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument.


Impairment
Assets, other than those measured at fair value, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each balance sheet date. If there is objective evidence of impairment, an impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss as described below.

A non financial asset is impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after initial recognition, the estimated recoverable value of the asset has been reduced. The recoverable amount of an asset is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use.

 

ML Noah's Ark Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2024

 

3

Staff numbers

The average number of persons employed by the company (including directors) during the year, was 6 (2023 - 7).

 

4

Tangible assets

Land and buildings
£

Furniture, fittings and equipment
 £

Total
£

Cost

At 1 November 2023

299,935

124,939

424,874

Additions

-

2,742

2,742

At 31 October 2024

299,935

127,681

427,616

Depreciation

At 1 November 2023

32,627

40,331

72,958

Charge for the year

23,072

20,562

43,634

At 31 October 2024

55,699

60,893

116,592

Carrying amount

At 31 October 2024

244,236

66,788

311,024

At 31 October 2023

267,308

84,608

351,916

Included within the net book value of land and buildings above is £244,236 (2023 - £267,308) in respect of long leasehold land and buildings.
 

 

5

Debtors

2024
£

Unaudited
2023
£

Trade debtors

11,082

9,779

Prepayments

15,331

5,574

Other debtors

6,311

20,514

32,724

35,867

 

ML Noah's Ark Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2024

 

6

Creditors

Note

2024
£

Unaudited
2023
£

Due within one year

 

Loans and borrowings

8

76,609

113,936

Trade creditors

 

46,187

27,984

Taxation and social security

 

36,342

18,080

Accruals and deferred income

 

17,379

31,851

Other creditors

 

3,313

161

 

179,830

192,012

Note

2024
£

Unaudited
2023
£

Due after one year

 

Loans and borrowings

8

250,858

313,712

 

7

Deferred tax

Deferred tax assets and liabilities

2024

Liability
£

Fixed asset timing differences

45,317

Losses and other deductions

(47,114)

Short term timing differences

(224)

(2,021)

2023

Unaudited
Liability
£

Fixed asset timing differences

54,489

Losses and other deductions

(52,944)

Short term timing differences

(17)

1,528

 

ML Noah's Ark Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2024

 

8

Loans and borrowings

Current loans and borrowings

2024
£

Unaudited
2023
£

Bank borrowings

48,849

44,960

Hire purchase contracts

14,004

12,832

Other borrowings

13,756

56,144

76,609

113,936

Non-current loans and borrowings

2024
£

Unaudited
2023
£

Bank borrowings

192,812

241,661

Hire purchase contracts

58,046

72,051

250,858

313,712

The bank loans and hire purchase liabilities are secured against certain assets of the company.

 

9

Share capital

Allotted, called up and fully paid shares

 

2024

2023

 

No.

£

No.

£

Ordinary A £1 shares of £1 each

180

180

180

180

Ordinary B £1 shares of £1 each

180

180

180

180

Ordinary C £1 shares of £1 each

60

60

60

60

Ordinary D £1 shares of £1 each

180

180

180

180

 

600

600

600

600

The different classes of share referred to above carry separate rights to dividends but, in all other significant respects, rank pari passu.

 

ML Noah's Ark Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2024

 

10

Related party transactions

Summary of transactions with key management

Key management personnel are considered to be the directors of the company.
 

As at the balance sheet date, one director owed the company £1,387 (included in other debtors) and one director was owed £13,756 (included in other borrowings).

There are no set repayment terms and no interest is charged.

The movement on the loan accounts can be analysed as follows:

Transactions with directors

2024

At 1 November 2023
£

Advances to director
£

Repayments by director
£

At 31 October 2024
£

A Clare

Amount owed to / (from) director

(1,682)

(5,517)

5,812

(1,387)

M Wayland

Amount owed to / (from) director

(13,908)

(11,641)

39,305

13,756

2023

At 1 November 2022
£

Advances to director
£

Repayments by director
£

At 31 October 2023
£

A Clare

Amount owed to / (from) director

(336)

(2,658)

1,312

(1,682)

M Wayland

Amount owed to / (from) director

(2,305)

(14,559)

2,956

(13,908)

 

ML Noah's Ark Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2024

11

Obligations under leases and hire purchase contracts

Operating leases

The total of future minimum lease payments is as follows:

2024
£

2023
£

Not later than one year

30,000

30,000

Later than one year and not later than five years

140,000

140,000

Later than five years

70,000

100,000

240,000

270,000

The amount of non-cancellable operating lease payments recognised as an expense during the year was £32,521 (2023 - £28,796).

 

12

Audit report

The Independent Auditor's Report was qualified. Due to no stocktake being performed in the prior period (which were not subject to audit), we have been unable to obtain sufficient, appropriate audit evidence in relation to stock at 31 October 2023.

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 auditor responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent to the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC'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 qualified opinion.
The name of the Senior Statutory Auditor who signed the audit report on 8 October 2025 was Martin Howard, who signed for and on behalf of Hazlewoods LLP.