Company registration number 01298570 (England and Wales)
THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
M R Black
R P Black
R J Carryer
C F Watkin
L J Keay
M K J Freier
M A Hatton
Company number
01298570
Registered office
Cobra Court
10 Blackmore Road
Trafford Park
Manchester
Lancashire
United Kingdom
M32 0QY
Auditor
Azets Audit Services
Ship Canal House
98 King Street
Manchester
M2 4WU
THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Directors' report
3 - 4
Independent auditor's report
5 - 7
Group statement of comprehensive income
8
Group balance sheet
9
Company balance sheet
10
Group statement of changes in equity
11
Company statement of changes in equity
12
Group statement of cash flows
13
Notes to the financial statements
14 - 28
THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 January 2025.

Business Review

The financial year ended 31 January 2025 was marked by significant external challenges, including the ongoing Ukraine conflict, a persistent cost-of-living crisis, and shifts in consumer behaviour, all of which had a pronounced impact on consumer and retailer confidence. Despite these macroeconomic pressures, The Fine Bedding Company demonstrated resilience, achieving a turnover of £26.17 million, representing a modest 1% increase compared to the prior year. Our operations were both challenged and shaped by these factors, but we managed to mitigate the impact, buoyed by successes with some of our larger accounts and further progress with our online sales.

Gross margins improved by 0.8%, which is attributed to our ongoing efforts to enhance manufacturing efficiency and maintain close working relationships with our longstanding supply base, particularly in managing input costs.

Operating costs remained well-controlled and in line with our plan, despite upward pressures on wages and the continued high energy costs. Our focus on cost management ensured that we were able to navigate these challenges effectively without compromising on quality or service.

Working capital remains healthy and has improved, reflecting strong financial management. We took a more conservative approach to inventory and increased provision by £0.76m in the year, of which £0.22m relates to the USA, this has negatively impacted the reported operating profit for the year.

As we look ahead, we remain cautiously optimistic about the future. Our focus will continue to be on sustainability and growth, as we adapt to serve our ever-evolving customer base.

Business Risk

Operating in a highly competitive and price-sensitive market, The Fine Bedding Company faces several risks, which are further complicated by macroeconomic uncertainties:

· Consumer Confidence: Ongoing geopolitical and economic instability continues to depress consumer spending, directly affecting our sales.

· Supply Chain Disruptions: High energy costs, labour shortages, and transportation challenges remain critical risks that could impact our ability to maintain margin stability.

· Regulatory Risks: Compliance with evolving environmental regulations, especially in light of our B-Corp certification, is an area of ongoing focus.

To mitigate these risks, the company continuously monitors its operating environment, enabling swift responses to emerging challenges. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of health and safety, consistently exceeding regulatory requirements.

Financial Risk

The group adopts a conservative approach to financial risk management, focusing on the following key areas:

· Foreign Exchange Risk: We minimise exposure to currency fluctuations through the strategic use of forward contracts and spot buys.

· Liquidity Risk: With working capital primarily funded through retained earnings, the company is not unduly exposed to liquidity risks. Careful management of cash flows and ongoing monitoring of capital expenditures remain central to our financial strategy.

· Credit Risk: The company continues to assess the creditworthiness of its customers to mitigate the risk of bad debts, with heightened vigilance given the current economic climate.

THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
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Key Performance Indicators

Financial KPIs:

· Sales Growth: A slight increase of 1% year-on-year (2025: £26.2m 2024: £26.0m) reflects resilience in a challenging market environment.

· Gross Margin %: Margins improved by 0.8% (2025: 33.9% 2024: 33.1%), demonstrating the effectiveness of our efficiency initiatives and cost management.

· Overheads Management: Overheads were well-controlled, aligning with our strategic plans despite inflationary pressures on wages and energy costs.

· Stock Turn: A 5% reduction in inventory (2025: £5.9m 2024: £6.2m) indicates improved inventory management and effective working capital management.

Non-Financial KPIs:

· Customer Satisfaction: Monitoring customer reviews shows stable satisfaction levels, although continued focus is required to maintain this amid economic pressures.

· Quality Control: Our commitment to product excellence is reflected in robust quality metrics, with minimal returns and complaints.

· Innovation Pipeline: We continue to develop new products and customer acquisition strategies, with a strong emphasis on sustainable offerings.

Sustainability

We continue to make progress toward our 2025 sustainability goals; these goals focus on areas including sustainable materials, health and safety, climate impact, and customer satisfaction—critical areas for our business and stakeholders.

We have set specific KPIs to continuously monitor and improve in these areas, ensuring our operations align with our sustainability commitments.

Charitable donations

In line with our values, The Fine Bedding Company made significant contributions to both local and international causes during the year:

· Product Donations: We donated bedding products worth £12,800.

· Outward Bound Youth Development Charity: Our corporate sponsorship continued with a donation of £10,100, supporting youth development programs.

On behalf of the board

C F Watkin
Director
9 October 2025
THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 January 2025.

Principal activities

The principal activity of the company and group during the year was the manufacture and distribution of duvets, pillows and other bedding products.

Results and dividends

The results for the year are set out on page 8.

No ordinary dividends were paid. The directors do not recommend payment of a further dividend.

Directors

The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:

M R Black
R P Black
R J Carryer
C F Watkin
G A McQueen
(Resigned 9 May 2025)
G A Holliday-Smith
(Resigned 31 October 2024)
P M Barraclough
(Resigned 13 March 2025)
D J Carryer
(Resigned 13 March 2025)
J L Harding
(Resigned 13 March 2025)
S C Tinney
(Resigned 13 March 2025)
L J Keay
(Appointed 1 July 2024)
M K J Freier
(Appointed 15 July 2025)
M A Hatton
(Appointed 8 April 2024)
Auditor

In accordance with the company's articles, a resolution proposing that Azets Audit Services be reappointed as auditor of the group will be put at a General Meeting.

THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
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Statement of directors' responsibilities

The directors are responsible for preparing the Annual 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 United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). 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 group and company, and of the profit or loss of the group for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:

- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;

- make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

- state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;

- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the group and company will continue in business.

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the group’s and company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the group and company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the group and company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Statement of disclosure to auditor

So far as each person who was a director at the date of approving this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the auditor of the company is unaware. Additionally, the directors individually have taken all the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit information and to establish that the auditor of the company is aware of that information.

On behalf of the board
C F Watkin
Director
9 October 2025
THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY LIMITED
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Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of The Fine Bedding Company Limited (the 'parent company') and its subsidiaries (the 'group') for the year ended 31 January 2025 which comprise the group statement of comprehensive income, the group balance sheet, the company balance sheet, the group statement of changes in equity, the company statement of changes in equity, the group statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The 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 group's and the parent company's affairs as at 31 January 2025 and of the group's loss 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 Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the group and parent 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 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 group's and parent 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.

Other information

The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our 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.

Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit:

- the information given in the strategic report and the directors' r eport 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.

THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY LIMITED
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Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the group and the parent company and their environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identifie d material misstatements in the strategic report or the directors' r eport.

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 by the parent company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or

- the parent company 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' r esponsibilities s tatement, 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 parent 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 parent company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor's 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 auditor's 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.

A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.

THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY LIMITED
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Extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud

Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above and on the Financial Reporting Council’s website, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud.

We obtain and update our understanding of the entity, its activities, its control environment, and likely future developments, including in relation to the legal and regulatory framework applicable and how the entity is complying with that framework. Based on this understanding, we identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. This includes consideration of the risk of acts by the entity that were contrary to applicable laws and regulations, including fraud.

In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, including fraud, we designed procedures which included:

- Enquiry of management and those charged with governance around actual and potential litigation and claims as well as actual, suspected and alleged fraud;

- Assessing the extent of compliance with the laws and regulations considered to have a direct material effect on the financial statements or the operations of the entity through enquiry and inspection;

- Reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations;

- Performing audit work over the risk of management bias and override of controls, including testing of journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business and reviewing accounting estimates for indicators of potential bias.

Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.

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 2006. Our 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 auditor's 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.

Ashley Conway
(Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of Azets Audit Services
14 October 2025
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
Ship Canal House
98 King Street
Manchester
M2 4WU
THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
26,172,826
25,965,409
Cost of sales
(17,304,726)
(17,371,253)
Gross profit
8,868,100
8,594,156
Distribution costs
(3,360,819)
(3,208,895)
Administrative expenses
(6,212,464)
(5,439,297)
Other operating income
94,963
95,758
Operating (loss)/profit
4
(610,220)
41,722
Interest receivable and similar income
18,406
1,421
Interest payable and similar expenses
(813)
(1,873)
(Loss)/profit before taxation
(592,627)
41,270
Tax on (loss)/profit
7
(449,281)
6,706
(Loss)/profit for the financial year
19
(1,041,908)
47,976
(Loss)/profit for the financial year is all attributable to the owners of the parent company.
Total comprehensive income for the year is all attributable to the owners of the parent company.
THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY LIMITED
GROUP BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 JANUARY 2025
31 January 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
9
88,858
26,670
Tangible assets
8
1,947,882
2,354,800
2,036,740
2,381,470
Current assets
Stocks
12
5,915,530
6,230,425
Debtors
13
5,186,489
4,380,886
Cash at bank and in hand
2,552,304
3,207,826
13,654,323
13,819,137
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
14
(4,854,680)
(4,373,523)
Net current assets
8,799,643
9,445,614
Total assets less current liabilities
10,836,383
11,827,084
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
15
(14,925)
-
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
17
137,319
-
0
(137,319)
-
Net assets
10,684,139
11,827,084
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
18
102,200
102,200
Share premium account
19
67,800
67,800
Other reserves
19
1,132,811
1,233,848
Profit and loss reserves
19
9,381,328
10,423,236
Total equity
10,684,139
11,827,084
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on
9 October 2025
09 October 2025
and are signed on its behalf by:
C F Watkin
Director
Company registration number 01298570 (England and Wales)
THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY LIMITED
COMPANY BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 JANUARY 2025
31 January 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
9
88,858
26,670
Tangible assets
8
1,041,834
1,407,922
Investments
10
26,563
26,563
1,157,255
1,461,155
Current assets
Stocks
12
2,844,943
2,559,650
Debtors
13
5,000,018
4,282,875
Cash at bank and in hand
2,482,265
3,054,090
10,327,226
9,896,615
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
14
(4,252,263)
(3,740,967)
Net current assets
6,074,963
6,155,648
Total assets less current liabilities
7,232,218
7,616,803
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
17
137,319
-
0
(137,319)
-
Net assets
7,094,899
7,616,803
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
18
102,200
102,200
Share premium account
19
67,800
67,800
Profit and loss reserves
19
6,924,899
7,446,803
Total equity
7,094,899
7,616,803

As permitted by s408 Companies Act 2006, the c ompany has not presented its own profit and loss account and related notes. The c ompany’s loss for the year was £521,905 (2024 - £84,767 profit).

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on
9 October 2025
09 October 2025
and are signed on its behalf by:
C F Watkin
Director
Company registration number 01298570 (England and Wales)
THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
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Share capital
Share premium account
Foreign exchange reserve
Profit and loss reserves
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Balance at 1 February 2023
102,200
67,800
1,386,421
10,375,260
11,931,681
Year ended 31 January 2024:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
-
47,976
47,976
Other movements
-
-
(152,573)
-
(152,573)
Balance at 31 January 2024
102,200
67,800
1,233,848
10,423,236
11,827,084
Year ended 31 January 2025:
Loss and total comprehensive income
-
-
-
(1,041,908)
(1,041,908)
Other movements
-
-
(101,037)
-
(101,037)
Balance at 31 January 2025
102,200
67,800
1,132,811
9,381,328
10,684,139
THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY LIMITED
COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
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Share capital
Share premium account
Profit and loss reserves
Total
£
£
£
£
Balance at 1 February 2023
102,200
67,800
7,362,036
7,532,036
Year ended 31 January 2024:
Profit and total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
84,767
84,767
Balance at 31 January 2024
102,200
67,800
7,446,803
7,616,803
Year ended 31 January 2025:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
(521,904)
(521,904)
Balance at 31 January 2025
102,200
67,800
6,924,899
7,094,899
THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash (absorbed by)/generated from operations
23
(280,157)
1,381,757
Interest paid
(813)
(1,873)
Income taxes paid
(8,577)
(12,460)
Net cash (outflow)/inflow from operating activities
(289,547)
1,367,424
Investing activities
Purchase of intangible assets
(92,381)
(5,000)
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(308,891)
(335,288)
Interest received
18,406
1,421
Net cash used in investing activities
(382,866)
(338,867)
Financing activities
Net movement on finance leases obligations
16,891
(40,889)
Net cash generated from/(used in) financing activities
16,891
(40,889)
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
(655,522)
987,668
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
3,207,826
2,220,158
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
2,552,304
3,207,826
THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

The Fine Bedding Company Limited ("the company") is a private limited company domiciled and incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Cobra Court, 10 Blackmore Road, Trafford Park, Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom, M32 0QY.

The group consists of The Fine Bedding Company Limited and all of its subsidiaries.

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.

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

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

The company has taken advantage of the Reduced Financial Reporting Regime, as permitted by FRS 102 regarding the disclosure requirements of Sections 3, 4, 7, 11, 12 and 33 of the standard. This information is included in the consolidated financial statements herein from a group perspective.

The consolidated financial statements incorporate those of The Fine Bedding Company Limited and all of its subsidiaries (ie entities that the g roup controls through its power to govern the financial and operating policies so as to obtain economic benefits).

All financial statements are made up to 31 January 2025. Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring the accounting policies used into line with those used by other members of the g roup.

All intra-group transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between group companies are eliminated on consolidation. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred in which case the impairment is recognised in the profit and loss.

1.2
Going concern

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 is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer (usually on dispatch of the goods), the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is 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 can be measured reliably.

1.4
Research and development expenditure

Research expenditure is written off against profits in the year in which it is incurred. Identifiable development expenditure is capitalised as an intangible asset to the extent that the technical, commercial and financial feasibility can be demonstrated.

THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill

Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.

All intangible assets are considered to have a finite useful life. If a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made, the useful life shall not exceed ten years.

The estimates useful lives range as follows:

Development costs
5 years
1.6
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.

Land is not depreciated.
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:

Freehold property
25 years
Plant and equipment
10 - 15 years
Fixtures and fittings
3 - 5 years
Motor vehicles
4 years

The group adds to the carrying amount of an item of fixed assets the cost of replacing part of such an item when that cost is incurred, if the replacement part is expected the provide incremental future benefits to the group. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognised. Repairs and maintenance are charged to profit and loss during the period in which they are incurred.

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 recognised in the profit and loss account.

Where there is any indication that an asset may be impaired, the carrying value of the asset is tested for impairment. An impairment loss is recognised within administrative expenses for the amount by which the asset's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's fair value less costs to sell and value in use.

1.7
Fixed asset investments

I n the parent company financial statements, investments in subsidiaries are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.

A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the group. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

1.8
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting period end date, the group reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible 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).

THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 16 -
1.9
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.

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.

1.10
Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.11
Financial instruments

The group 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 group's balance sheet when the group becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset and 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. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.

Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. 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.

If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the group transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.

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 group after deducting all of its liabilities.

THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 17 -
Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, 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 paymen ts 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. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Other financial liabilities

Derivatives, including forward foreign exchange contracts, are not basic financial instruments. Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in profit or loss.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the group's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.12
Equity instruments

Equity instruments issued by the group 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 group.

1.13
Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

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 group’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.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. 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 if, and only if, there is 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.

THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 18 -
1.14
Employee benefits

The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense.

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.

1.15
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

1.16
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 lease d asset are consumed.

1.17
Foreign exchange

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transaction.

At each period end, foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historic cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction.

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 the consolidated statement comprehensive income.

On consolidation, the results of overseas operations are translated into Sterling at rates approximating to those ruling when the transactions took place. All assets and liabilities of overseas operations are translated at the rate ruling at the reporting date. Exchange differences arising on translating the opening net assets at the opening rate and the results of overseas operations at actual rate are recognised in administrative expenses.

2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the group’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount 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 where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
(Continued)
- 19 -
Key sources of estimation uncertainty

The estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities are as follows.

Provision for slow moving stock

The directors have applied their knowledge of the operations of the business when reviewing the stock listing at the statement of financial position date, and have made appropriate provisions for any items deemed to be slow moving or obsolete. The charge to the profit and loss account is recognised in cost of sales.

Provision for doubtful debts

The directors have reviewed the trading balances owing to the company from its customers and made adequate provision for any debts where it is considered probable that the amount will not be recovered. The amounts would have otherwise been recognised in trade debtors.

3
Turnover and other revenue
2025
2024
£
£
Turnover analysed by geographical market
United Kingdom
22,328,753
19,863,779
Rest of Europe
2,781,695
3,058,042
Rest of the world
1,062,378
3,043,588
26,172,826
25,965,409
4
Operating (loss)/profit
2025
2024
£
£
Operating (loss)/profit for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
Exchange (gains)/losses
(4,705)
232,551
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
680,550
683,604
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
792
35,278
Amortisation of intangible assets
30,193
20,391
Auditor's remuneration
41,000
30,000
Fees payable to auditors relating to non audit services
9,000
8,500
Operating lease charges
126,864
125,693
THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
- 20 -
5
Employees

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

Group
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
Number
Number
Number
Number
Management and administration
81
74
56
54
Production
95
97
-
-
Total
176
171
56
54

Their aggregate remuneration comprised:

Group
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
Wages and salaries
4,223,706
3,784,747
2,279,182
1,870,605
Social security costs
929,793
896,565
282,135
249,585
Pension costs
124,413
114,276
124,413
114,276
5,277,912
4,795,588
2,685,730
2,234,466
6
Directors' remuneration
2025
2024
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
533,907
644,207
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
47,120
52,691
581,027
696,898
The number of directors for whom retirement benefits are accruing under defined contribution schemes amounted to 5 (2023-5).
Remuneration disclosed above includes the following amounts paid to the highest paid director:
2025
2024
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
163,872
194,057
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
25,344
24,369
THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
- 21 -
7
Taxation
2025
2024
£
£
Current tax
Foreign current tax on profits for the current period
8,577
8,560
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
440,704
(15,266)
Total tax charge/(credit)
449,281
(6,706)

The actual charge/(credit) for the year can be reconciled to the expected (credit)/charge for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:

2025
2024
£
£
(Loss)/profit before taxation
(592,627)
41,270
Expected tax (credit)/charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2024: 24.00%)
(148,157)
9,905
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
45,419
782
Tax effect of income not taxable in determining taxable profit
(23,320)
(18,977)
Adjustments in respect of prior years
(237,775)
(8,046)
Other differences
6,504
9,630
Movement in deferred tax not recognised
806,610
-
Taxation charge/(credit)
449,281
(6,706)
THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
- 22 -
8
Tangible fixed assets
Group
Freehold property
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 February 2024
842,934
10,516,541
2,222,515
69,309
13,651,299
Additions
-
0
161,260
123,861
23,770
308,891
Disposals
-
0
(3,168)
-
0
-
0
(3,168)
Exchange adjustments
(21,356)
(122,551)
(9,116)
(291)
(153,314)
At 31 January 2025
821,578
10,552,082
2,337,260
92,788
13,803,708
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 February 2024
731,354
9,011,833
1,520,035
33,277
11,296,499
Depreciation charged in the year
23,651
428,924
206,807
21,168
680,550
Eliminated in respect of disposals
-
0
(2,376)
-
0
-
0
(2,376)
Exchange adjustments
(2,973)
(108,336)
(7,437)
(101)
(118,847)
At 31 January 2025
752,032
9,330,045
1,719,405
54,344
11,855,826
Carrying amount
At 31 January 2025
69,546
1,222,037
617,855
38,444
1,947,882
At 31 January 2024
111,580
1,504,708
702,480
36,032
2,354,800
Company
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 February 2024
4,598,028
1,323,545
66,173
5,987,746
Additions
5,888
103,407
-
0
109,295
At 31 January 2025
4,603,916
1,426,952
66,173
6,097,041
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 February 2024
3,818,634
730,865
30,325
4,579,824
Depreciation charged in the year
302,401
156,438
16,544
475,383
At 31 January 2025
4,121,035
887,303
46,869
5,055,207
Carrying amount
At 31 January 2025
482,881
539,649
19,304
1,041,834
At 31 January 2024
779,394
592,680
35,848
1,407,922
THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
- 23 -
9
Intangible fixed assets
Group and company
Development costs
£
Cost
At 1 February 2024
333,656
Additions
92,381
At 31 January 2025
426,037
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 February 2024
306,986
Amortisation charged for the year
30,193
At 31 January 2025
337,179
Carrying amount
At 31 January 2025
88,858
At 31 January 2024
26,670
10
Fixed asset investments
Group
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Investments in subsidiaries
11
26,563
26,563
26,563
26,563
THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
- 24 -
11
Subsidiaries

Details of the company's subsidiaries at 31 January 2025 are as follows:

Name of undertaking
Office Key
Nature of business
Class of
% Held
shares held
Direct
The Fine Bedding Company OÜ
*
Manufacture of duvets and pillows
Ordinary
100.00
Trendsetter Properties OÜ
*
Property holding and rental
Ordinary
100.00
Trendsetter Bedding GmbH
**
Non-trading entity
Ordinary
100.00
Trendsetter Inc
***
Sale of duvets and pillows
Ordinary
100.00

Registered office addresses (all UK unless otherwise indicated):

*
45301, Lääne 10, Rakvere, 44314 Lääne-Viru maakond, Estonia
**
2nd Floor, 2 Etage, 68165 Mannheimbe, Germany
***
251 Little Falls Drive, Wilmington, DE 19808, USA

12
Stocks
Group
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
Raw materials and consumables
2,995,871
3,597,008
12,841
11,607
Finished goods and goods for resale
2,919,659
2,633,417
2,832,102
2,548,043
5,915,530
6,230,425
2,844,943
2,559,650
13
Debtors
Group
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
£
£
Trade debtors
4,534,548
3,590,902
4,538,633
3,571,377
Corporation tax recoverable
3,900
3,900
3,900
3,900
Derivative financial instruments
32,776
-
32,776
-
Other debtors
36,240
21,244
16,412
21,244
Prepayments and accrued income
579,025
461,455
408,297
382,969
5,186,489
4,077,501
5,000,018
3,979,490
Deferred tax asset (note 17)
-
0
303,385
-
0
303,385
5,186,489
4,380,886
5,000,018
4,282,875
THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
- 25 -
14
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Group
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
Obligations under finance leases
1,966
-
0
-
0
-
0
Trade creditors
1,434,327
1,569,476
794,519
1,068,299
Amounts owed to group undertakings
-
0
-
0
1,150,243
776,735
Other taxation and social security
956,197
711,262
861,179
502,803
Derivative financial instruments
-
0
60,505
-
0
60,505
Other creditors
1,091,901
317,651
928,619
310,375
Accruals and deferred income
1,370,289
1,714,629
517,703
1,022,250
4,854,680
4,373,523
4,252,263
3,740,967

Obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts are secured upon the assets to which they relate.

Invoice discounting facilities are secured by fixed charges on trade debtor balances and floating charges over all other assets of the company.

15
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
Group
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
Obligations under finance leases
14,925
-
0
-
0
-
0
16
Retirement benefit schemes
2025
2024
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
124,413
114,276

A defined contribution pension scheme is operated for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the group in an independently administered fund. At the balance sheet date, amounts owing to the fund amounted to £19,561 (2024: £16,041), included within other creditors.

THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
- 26 -
17
Deferred taxation

The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the group and company, and movements thereon:

Liabilities
Liabilities
Assets
Assets
2025
2024
2025
2024
Group
£
£
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
142,209
-
-
(216,280)
Tax losses
-
-
-
514,794
Investments
(4,890)
-
-
-
Short term timing differences
-
-
-
4,871
137,319
-
-
303,385
Liabilities
Liabilities
Assets
Assets
2025
2024
2025
2024
Company
£
£
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
142,209
-
-
(216,280)
Tax losses
-
-
-
514,794
Investments
(4,890)
-
-
-
Short term timing differences
-
-
-
4,871
137,319
-
-
303,385
Group
Company
2025
2025
Movements in the year:
£
£
Asset at 1 February 2024
(303,385)
(303,385)
Charge to profit or loss
440,704
440,704
Liability at 31 January 2025
137,319
137,319

The group has elected not to recognised a deferred tax asset generated in respect of current and historical trading losses incurred totalling £806,610 on the grounds that it is uncertain that sufficient profits to utilise such losses against will be made in the next 12 months.

18
Share capital
Group and company
2025
2024
2025
2024
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
102,200
102,200
102,200
102,200
THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
- 27 -
19
Reserves

The Group's capital and reserves are as follows:

Called up share capital

Called up share capital represents the nominal value of the shares issued.

Share premium account

The share premium account represents the amounts paid for the parent company's shares above their nominal value.

Foreign exchange reserve

The foreign exchange reserve represents the accumulated exchange differences arising on retranslation of overseas operations.

Profit and loss account

The profit and loss account represents accumulated trading profit, less equity dividends paid.

20
Operating lease commitments
Lessee

At the reporting end date the group had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:

Group
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
Within one year
179,998
115,224
179,998
115,224
Between two and five years
447,344
271,758
447,344
271,758
627,342
386,982
627,342
386,982
21
Related party transactions

The group has taken advantage of the exemption under FRS 102 section 33.1A not to disclose any transactions with group undertakings.

The property occupied by The Fine Bedding Company Limited was owned by R P Black until 30 November 2024, a director and beneficiary of a controlling Trust of the company. From 1 February 2024 to 30 November 2024, rent of £55,350 (2024: £61,500) was paid by the company to R P Black. From 1 December 2024, the property was transferred to another related entity by common familial relationships, Blackbird Five Partnership LLP. From this date rent of 7,500 was paid by the company to Blackbird Five Partnership LLP.

During the year, £97,185 (2024: £85,205) was paid to Eleven Ten Design Limited, a company controlled by a spouse of a director and beneficiary of a controlling Trust of the company.

During the year, sales were made to a Duvet Hog Limited amounting to £21,812 (2024: £126,913), a company owned by a director and beneficiary of a controlling Trust of the company.

Recognised wihtin other debtors due witin one year is a balance totalling £12,000 (£12,000) due from group shareholder directors.

THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
- 28 -
22
Controlling party

At the current and preceding year ends, the company was under the control of the Trustees of three family Trusts, the beneficiaries of which include R P Black, M R Black and C F Watkin.

23
Cash (absorbed by)/generated from group operations
2025
2024
£
£
(Loss)/profit for the year after tax
(1,041,908)
47,976
Adjustments for:
Taxation charged/(credited)
449,281
(6,706)
Finance costs
813
1,873
Investment income
(18,406)
(1,421)
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
792
35,278
Fair value gain on foreign exchange contracts
(93,281)
(78,971)
Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets
30,193
20,391
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
680,550
683,604
Other non-cash movements
(66,570)
(90,850)
Movements in working capital:
Decrease in stocks
314,895
911,091
Increase in debtors
(1,076,212)
(53,627)
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
539,696
(86,881)
Cash (absorbed by)/generated from operations
(280,157)
1,381,757
24
Analysis of changes in net funds - group
1 February 2024
Cash flows
31 January 2025
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
3,207,826
(655,522)
2,552,304
Obligations under finance leases
-
(16,891)
(16,891)
3,207,826
(672,413)
2,535,413
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