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Company No: 05889698 (England and Wales)

# THE AUTHENTIC BREAD COMPANY LIMITED

### Unaudited Financial Statements
For the financial year ended 30 April 2025
Pages for filing with the registrar

THE AUTHENTIC BREAD COMPANY LIMITED

## Unaudited Financial Statements

For the financial year ended 30 April 2025

Contents

THE AUTHENTIC BREAD COMPANY LIMITED

## STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

As at 30 April 2025
THE AUTHENTIC BREAD COMPANY LIMITED

## STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (continued)

As at 30 April 2025

| Note | 2025 |  | 2024
|  | £ |  | £
Fixed assets |  |  |  |
Tangible assets | 3 | 353,334 |  | 415,959
|  | 353,334 |  | 415,959
Current assets |  |  |  |
Stocks |  | 85,792 |  | 87,509
Debtors | 4 | 272,544 |  | 151,069
Cash at bank and in hand |  | 45,706 |  | 15,432
|  | 404,042 |  | 254,010
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | 5 | ( 321,901) |  | ( 371,828)
Net current assets/(liabilities) |  | 82,141 |  | (117,818)
Total assets less current liabilities |  | 435,475 |  | 298,141
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year | 6 | ( 33,159) |  | ( 45,023)
Provision for liabilities |  | ( 68,407) |  | ( 79,885)
Net assets |  | 333,909 |  | 173,233
Capital and reserves |  |  |  |
Called-up share capital | 7 | 2 |  | 2
Profit and loss account |  | 333,907 |  | 173,231
Total shareholders' funds |  | 333,909 |  | 173,233

For the financial year ending 30 April 2025 the Company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Directors' responsibilities:

- The members have not required the Company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the financial year in accordance with section 476;
- The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements; and
- These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and a copy of the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings has not been delivered.

The financial statements of The Authentic Bread Company Limited (registered number: 05889698) were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 23 October 2025. They were signed on its behalf by:

J T Davis Director |

THE AUTHENTIC BREAD COMPANY LIMITED

## NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the financial year ended 30 April 2025
THE AUTHENTIC BREAD COMPANY LIMITED

## NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the financial year ended 30 April 2025

##### 1. Accounting policies

The principal accounting policies are summarised below. They have all been applied consistently throughout the financial year and to the preceding financial year, unless otherwise stated.

##### General information and basis of accounting

The Authentic Bread Company Limited (the Company) is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in the United Kingdom under the Companies Act 2006 and is registered in England and Wales. The address of the Company's registered office is Unit 3 Longhope Business Park, Monmouth Road, Longhope, GL17 0QZ, United Kingdom.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain items at fair value, and in accordance with Section 1A of Financial Reporting Standard 102 (FRS 102) ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland’ issued by the Financial Reporting Council and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements are presented in pounds sterling which is the functional currency of the Company and rounded to the nearest £.

##### Going concern

The directors have assessed the Statement of Financial Position and likely future cash flows at the date of approving these financial statements. The directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence and to meet its financial obligations as they fall due for at least 12 months from the date of signing these financial statements. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

##### 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.
Turnover is recognised when the significant risks and rewards are considered to have been transferred to the customer.

##### Interest income

Interest income is recognised when it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably. Interest income is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the principal outstanding at the effective interest rate applicable, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to that asset's net carrying amount on initial recognition.

##### Employee benefits

Short term benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised as an expense when the Company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

Defined contribution schemes
The Company operates a defined contribution scheme. The amount charged to the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings in respect of pension costs and other post-retirement benefits is the contributions payable in the financial year. Differences between contributions payable in the financial year and contributions actually paid are included as either accruals or prepayments in the Statement of Financial Position.

##### Taxation

Current tax
Current tax is provided at amounts expected to be paid (or recoverable) using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the Statement of Financial Position date.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax arises as a result of including items of income and expenditure in taxation computations in periods different from those in which they are included in the Company's financial statements. Deferred tax is provided in full on timing differences which result in an obligation to pay more or less tax at a future date, at the average tax rates that are expected to apply when the timing differences reverse, based on current tax rates and laws. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and a valuation allowance is set up against deferred tax assets so that the net carrying amount equals the highest amount that is more likely than not to be recovered based on current or future taxable profit.

##### Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost (or deemed cost) or valuation less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes costs directly attributable to making the asset capable of operating as intended. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, other than investment properties and freehold land, at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation, less estimated residual value, of each asset on a straight-line and reducing balance basis over its expected useful life, as follows:

Leasehold improvements | 10 years straight line
Plant and machinery | 15 % reducing balance
Vehicles | 25 % reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings | 15 % reducing balance
Office equipment | 3 years straight line

Residual value represents the estimated amount which would currently be obtained from disposal of an asset, after deducting estimated costs of disposal, if the asset were already of the age and in the condition expected at the end of its useful life.

##### Leases

The Company as lessee
Rentals under operating leases are charged on a straight-line basis over the lease term, even if the payments are not made on such a basis. Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are similarly spread on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

##### Impairment of assets

Assets, other than those measured at fair value, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each Statement of Financial Position date. If there is objective evidence of impairment, an impairment loss is recognised in the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings as described below.

Non-financial assets
At each balance sheet date, the company reviews 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 recoverable amount of an asset is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

##### Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to sell, which is equivalent to the net realisable value. Cost includes materials, direct labour and an attributable proportion of manufacturing overheads based on normal levels of activity. Cost is calculated using the FIFO (first-in, first-out) method. Provision is made for obsolete, slow-moving or defective items where appropriate.
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.

##### Trade and other debtors

Trade and other debtors are initially recognised at fair value and thereafter stated at amortised cost using the effective interest method less impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts, except where the effect of discounting would be immaterial. In such cases the receivables are stated at cost less impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts.

##### Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in creditors: amounts falling due within one year.

##### Trade and other creditors

Trade and other creditors are initially recognised at fair value and thereafter stated at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, unless the effect of discounting would be immaterial, in which case they are stated at cost.

##### Financial instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
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.
Financial assets and liabilities are only offset in the Balance Sheet when, and only when there exists a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and the Company intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

##### Government grants

Government grants are recognised based on the accrual model and are measured at the fair value of the asset received or receivable. Grants are classified as relating either to revenue or to assets. Grants relating to revenue are recognised in income over the period in which the related costs are recognised. Grants relating to assets are recognised over the expected useful life of the asset. Where part of a grant relating to an asset is deferred, it is recognised as deferred income.

##### Ordinary share capital

The ordinary share capital of the Company is presented as equity.

##### Dividends

Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.

#### 2. Employees

| 2025 |  | 2024
| Number |  | Number
Monthly average number of persons employed by the Company during the year, including directors | 24 |  | 25

#### 3. Tangible assets

| Leasehold improve- ments |  | Plant and machinery |  | Vehicles |  | Fixtures and fittings |  | Office equipment |  | Total
| £ |  | £ |  | £ |  | £ |  | £ |  | £
Cost |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
At 01 May 2024 | 140,774 |  | 496,523 |  | 5,808 |  | 67,238 |  | 10,157 |  | 720,500
At 30 April 2025 | 140,774 |  | 496,523 |  | 5,808 |  | 67,238 |  | 10,157 |  | 720,500
Accumulated depreciation |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
At 01 May 2024 | 41,050 |  | 223,311 |  | 5,289 |  | 25,976 |  | 8,915 |  | 304,541
Charge for the financial year | 14,161 |  | 40,982 |  | 130 |  | 6,189 |  | 1,163 |  | 62,625
At 30 April 2025 | 55,211 |  | 264,293 |  | 5,419 |  | 32,165 |  | 10,078 |  | 367,166
Net book value |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
At 30 April 2025 | 85,563 |  | 232,230 |  | 389 |  | 35,073 |  | 79 |  | 353,334
At 30 April 2024 | 99,724 |  | 273,212 |  | 519 |  | 41,262 |  | 1,242 |  | 415,959

#### 4. Debtors

| 2025 |  | 2024
| £ |  | £
Trade debtors | 134,861 |  | 112,083
Amounts owed by directors | 99,392 |  | 0
Prepayments | 22,525 |  | 22,099
VAT recoverable | 14,101 |  | 15,222
Corporation tax | 1,665 |  | 1,665
| 272,544 |  | 151,069

#### 5. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

| 2025 |  | 2024
| £ |  | £
Trade creditors | 164,218 |  | 120,507
Amounts owed to directors | 25,651 |  | 174,779
Accruals and deferred income | 30,037 |  | 24,850
Taxation and social security | 99,355 |  | 48,629
Other creditors | 2,640 |  | 3,063
| 321,901 |  | 371,828

#### 6. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year

| 2025 |  | 2024
| £ |  | £
Deferred income | 33,159 |  | 45,023

#### 7. Called-up share capital

| 2025 |  | 2024
| £ |  | £
Allotted, called-up and fully-paid |  |  |
76 Ordinary A1 Shares shares of £ 0.01 each (2024: nil shares) | 0.76 |  | 0
76 Ordinary A2 Shares shares of £ 0.01 each (2024: nil shares) | 0.76 |  | 0
12 Ordinary B1 Shares shares of £ 0.01 each (2024: nil shares) | 0.12 |  | 0
12 Ordinary B2 Shares shares of £ 0.01 each (2024: nil shares) | 0.12 |  | 0
12 Ordinary B3 Shares shares of £ 0.01 each (2024: nil shares) | 0.12 |  | 0
12 Ordinary C Shares shares of £ 0.01 each | 0.12 |  | 0.12
Nil Ordinary A Shares shares (2024: 152 shares of £ 0.01 each) | 0 |  | 1.52
Nil Ordinary B Shares shares (2024: 36 shares of £ 0.01 each) | 0 |  | 0.36
| 2.00 |  | 2.00

#### 8. Financial commitments

Commitments

| 2025 |  | 2024
| £ |  | £
Total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating lease | 440,278 |  | 494,629

#### 9. Related party transactions

Transactions with the entity's directors

| 2025 |  | 2024
| £ |  | £
Amounts owed to directors | 25,651 |  | 174,799
Amounts due from directors | 99,392 |  | 0

Interest has been charged using the HMRC official rate of interest on amounts due from the directors. Interest is accrued at 10% per annum on amounts due to directors and there is no fixed date for repayment of the amounts due to the directors.
Dividends of £8,500 (2024 £461,118) were declared in the year to directors.