The director of the company has elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true

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

The director acknowledges his responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

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

These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

Ashton French Ltd is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 5 Tyler Road, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0GY.

The company has prepared a short period of account to 31st October 2024 due to the cessation of trade.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £1.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

The company has ceased to trade. However, in the opinion of the director, there would be no material difference to the financial statements if they were prepared on any other basis. Therefore, the director continues to use the going concern basis for these financial statements.true

Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business.

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

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