Registration number:
Plankbridge Ltd
Plankbridge Ltd
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Company Information |
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Accountants' Report |
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Balance Sheet |
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Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements |
Plankbridge Ltd
Company Information
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Director |
Mr R J Lee |
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Registered office |
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Accountants |
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Chartered Accountants' Report to the Director on the Preparation of the Unaudited Statutory Accounts of
Plankbridge Ltdfor the Year Ended 31 January 2025
In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have prepared for your approval the accounts of Plankbridge Ltd for the year ended 31 January 2025 as set out on pages 3 to 10 from the company's accounting records and from information and explanations you have given us.
As a practising member firm of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), we are subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed at
http://www.icaew.com/regulation.
This report is made solely to the Board of Directors of Plankbridge Ltd, as a body, in accordance with the terms of our engagement letter. Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the accounts of Plankbridge Ltd and state those matters that we have agreed to state to the Board of Directors of Plankbridge Ltd, as a body, in this report in accordance with ICAEW Technical Release 07/16 AAF. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than Plankbridge Ltd and its Board of Directors as a body for our work or for this report.
It is your duty to ensure that Plankbridge Ltd has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare statutory accounts that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and loss of Plankbridge Ltd. You consider that Plankbridge Ltd is exempt from the statutory audit requirement for the year.
We have not been instructed to carry out an audit or a review of the accounts of Plankbridge Ltd. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the statutory accounts.
34 High East Street
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1HA
Plankbridge Ltd
(Registration number: 06895655)
Balance Sheet as at 31 January 2025
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Fixed assets |
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Intangible assets |
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Tangible assets |
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Current assets |
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Debtors |
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Cash at bank and in hand |
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Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year |
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Net current liabilities |
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Total assets less current liabilities |
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Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year |
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Net liabilities |
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Capital and reserves |
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Called up share capital |
100 |
100 |
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Retained earnings |
(817,197) |
(569,253) |
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Shareholders' deficit |
(817,097) |
(569,153) |
For the financial year ending 31 January 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Director's responsibilities:
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The director acknowledges his responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. |
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 director has not delivered to the registrar a copy of the Profit and Loss Account.
Approved and authorised by the
Director
Plankbridge Ltd
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 January 2025
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General information |
The company is a private company limited by share capital, incorporated in England and Wales.
The address of its registered office is:
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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 that as disclosed in the accounting policies certain items are shown at fair value.
Plankbridge Ltd
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 January 2025
Going concern
The director has assessed the Company’s financial position and the company continues to enjoy a strong order book, with domestic and commercial clients, and benefits from UK, European and international sales. Although the company shows a loss for the year, the director has considered the reasons for this and remains satisfied that it does not cast doubt upon the ability to continue as a going concern. Plankbridge remains the market leading brand and enjoys a strong reputation for quality and design; the team is highly skilled and unrivalled.
The Company is in the process of establishing an exciting new partnership with investors to support its future plans with complimentary skills, business acumen and to provide additional working capital. Cash flow forecasts for the period of at least the next 12 months are reassuring. The director firmly believes that the company has the resources to continue operations into the long term future. The new partnership brings with it appropriate financial and operational controls to safeguard liquidity, manage costs and achieve profitability. The partnership also adds a strengthened financial position, and enables investment in production capacity, technical systems and new product development as part of a three year and five year business plan.
The director has considered the lessons learned over the last three to five years, including the risks and uncertainties that faced businesses in recent times such as fluctuations in material costs, supply chain disruption and inflationary pressures. Mitigating actions are in place going forward. The current sole director will be joined by three further experienced directors and an enhanced management team structure, tighter discipline and a laser sharp commercial strategy.
The full board of directors are preparing detailed cash flow forecasts for the 12 months following the approval of the financial statements, which assumes successful completion of the investment process within days. The financial forecasts show positive cash flow is forthcoming, and the new board has identified key operational efficiencies and new revenue opportunities.
The timing of investment receipt and debt restructuring are to be agreed but are mitigated by strong creditor support and investor commitments. Accordingly, the director continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
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.
The company recognises revenue when:
The amount of revenue can be reliably measured;
it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity;
and specific criteria have been met for each of the company's activities.
Tax
The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date in the countries where the company operates and generates taxable income.
Tangible assets
Tangible assets are stated in the balance sheet 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.
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:
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Land and buildings |
10 years straight line |
Plankbridge Ltd
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 January 2025
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Plant and machinery |
15% reducing balance |
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Motor vehicles |
5 years straight line |
Amortisation
Amortisation is provided on intangible assets so as to write off the cost, less any estimated residual value, over their useful life as follows:
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Other intangible assets |
5 years straight line |
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. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. 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 receivables.
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.
The cost of finished goods and work in progress comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. At each reporting date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stocks are impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell; the impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.
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 subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
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.
Plankbridge Ltd
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 January 2025
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.
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.
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Staff numbers |
The average number of persons employed by the company (including the director) during the year, was
Plankbridge Ltd
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 January 2025
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Amortisation |
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Amortisation charge |
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Tangible assets |
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Leasehold improvements |
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Motor vehicles |
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At 1 February 2024 |
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Additions |
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Disposals |
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Depreciation |
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Charge for the year |
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Eliminated on disposal |
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Carrying amount |
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Included within the net book value of land and buildings above is £50,783 (2024 - £61,092) in respect of long leasehold land and buildings.
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Plankbridge Ltd
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 January 2025
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Raw materials and consumables |
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Work in progress |
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Finished goods and goods for resale |
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Debtors |
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Trade debtors |
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Prepayments |
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Other debtors |
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Creditors |
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
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Loans and borrowings |
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Trade creditors |
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Taxation and social security |
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Accruals and deferred income |
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Other creditors |
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Creditors include bank loans and overdrafts and net obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts which are secured of £32,338 (2024 - £27,018).
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
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Loans and borrowings |
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Creditors include bank loans and overdrafts and net obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts which are secured of £1,333 (2024 - £5,333).
Creditors falling due after more than one year include a shareholder loan of £349,000 (2024 - £nil). This loan was disclosed as falling due within one year in the comparative year.
Plankbridge Ltd
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 January 2025
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Loans and borrowings |
Non-current loans and borrowings
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Bank borrowings |
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Other borrowings |
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Current loans and borrowings
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Bank borrowings |
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Bank overdrafts |
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Other borrowings |
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Director's remuneration
The director's remuneration for the year was as follows:
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Remuneration |
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