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Registered number: 06848450
E.J. Holdcroft & Sons Limited
Unaudited Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
E.J. Holdcroft & Sons Limited
Contents
Contents

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Balance Sheet | 1—2
Notes to the Financial Statements | 3—6

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E.J. Holdcroft & Sons Limited
Balance Sheet
As At 31 March 2025
Balance Sheet
Registered number: 06848450

| 2025 | 2024
--- | --- | ---
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets | 5 |  | 194,265 |  | 157,764
|  |  | 194,265 |  | 157,764
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks | 6 | 59,125 |  | 60,500 |
Debtors | 7 | 863,323 |  | 987,887 |
Cash at bank and in hand |  | 1,024,603 |  | 891,384 |
|  | 1,947,051 |  | 1,939,771 |
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year | 8 | (769,423 ) |  | (668,541 ) |
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) |  |  | 1,177,628 |  | 1,271,230
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |  |  | 1,371,893 |  | 1,428,994
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year | 9 |  | (7,500 ) |  | (17,500 )
PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES
Deferred Taxation |  |  | (44,396 ) |  | (39,441 )
NET ASSETS |  |  | 1,319,997 |  | 1,372,053
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Called up share capital | 10 |  | 100 |  | 100
Profit and Loss Account |  |  | 1,319,897 |  | 1,371,953
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS |  |  | 1,319,997 |  | 1,372,053

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E.J. Holdcroft & Sons Limited
Balance Sheet (continued)
As At 31 March 2025
For the year ending 31 March 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The company has taken advantage of section 444(1) of the Companies Act 2006 and opted not to deliver to the registrar a copy of the company's Profit and Loss Account.
On behalf of the board

Mrs Elizabeth Holdcroft Director | Mr Howard Holdcroft Director
6 November 2025

The notes on pages 3 to 6 form part of these financial statements.
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E.J. Holdcroft & Sons Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
Notes to the Financial Statements
1. General Information
E.J. Holdcroft & Sons Limited is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number 06848450 . The registered office is Blythe Bridge Mill, Stallington Road, Blythe Bridge, Stoke on Trent , Staffordshire , ST11 9PN.
2. Accounting Policies
2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 section 1A Small Entities "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006.
2.2. Turnover
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover is reduced for estimated customer returns, rebates and other similar allowances.
Sale of goods
Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods has transferred to the buyer. This is usually at the point that the customer has signed for the delivery of the goods.
Rendering of services
Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs. Turnover is only recognised to the extent of recoverable expenses when the outcome of a contract cannot be estimated reliably.
2.3. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:

Leasehold | 10% reducing balance
Plant & Machinery | 10% reducing balance
Motor Vehicles | 25% and 0% reducing balance
Fixtures & Fittings | 10% reducing balance
Computer Equipment | Straight line over 3 years

2.4. Stocks and Work in Progress
Stocks and work in progress are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value after making due allowance for obsolete and slow-moving stocks. Cost includes all direct costs and an appropriate proportion of fixed and variable overheads. Work-in-progress is reflected in the accounts on a contract by contract basis by recording turnover and related costs as contract activity progresses.
2.5. Taxation
Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from profit as reported in the statement of comprehensive income because of items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other year and items that are never taxable or deductible. The company's liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.
Deferred tax is recognised on timing differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable timing differences. Deferred tax assets are generally recognised for all deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which those deductible timing differences can be utilised. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period 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.
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E.J. Holdcroft & Sons Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
2.5. Taxation - continued
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in which the liability is settled or the asset realised, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. Deferred tax liabilities are presented within provisions for liabilities and deferred tax assets within debtors. The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and asset reflects the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the Company expects, at the end of the reporting period, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities.
Current or deferred tax for the year is recognised in profit or loss, except when they related to items that are recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case, the current and deferred tax is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.
2.6. Pensions
The company operates a defined pension contribution scheme. Contributions are charged to the profit and loss account as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme.
3. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees, including directors, during the year was: 6 (2024: 5)
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4. Intangible Assets

| Goodwill
--- | ---
| £
Cost
As at 1 April 2024 | 300,000
As at 31 March 2025 | 300,000
Amortisation
As at 1 April 2024 | 300,000
As at 31 March 2025 | 300,000
Net Book Value
As at 31 March 2025 | -
As at 1 April 2024 | -

5. Tangible Assets

| Land & Property
--- | ---
| Leasehold | Plant & Machinery | Motor Vehicles | Fixtures & Fittings
| £ | £ | £ | £
Cost
As at 1 April 2024 | 47,142 | 191,396 | 222,773 | 410
Additions | - | 27,500 | 55,561 | -
Disposals | - | (5,885 ) | - | -
As at 31 March 2025 | 47,142 | 213,011 | 278,334 | 410
Depreciation
As at 1 April 2024 | 27,387 | 112,156 | 166,560 | 168
Provided during the period | 1,976 | 10,145 | 27,694 | 24
Disposals | - | (589 ) | - | -
As at 31 March 2025 | 29,363 | 121,712 | 194,254 | 192

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E.J. Holdcroft & Sons Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

Net Book Value
As at 31 March 2025 | 17,779 | 91,299 | 84,080 | 218
As at 1 April 2024 | 19,755 | 79,240 | 56,213 | 242

| Computer Equipment | Total
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Cost
As at 1 April 2024 | 10,894 | 472,615
Additions | 269 | 83,330
Disposals | - | (5,885 )
As at 31 March 2025 | 11,163 | 550,060
Depreciation
As at 1 April 2024 | 8,580 | 314,851
Provided during the period | 1,694 | 41,533
Disposals | - | (589 )
As at 31 March 2025 | 10,274 | 355,795
Net Book Value
As at 31 March 2025 | 889 | 194,265
As at 1 April 2024 | 2,314 | 157,764

6. Stocks

| 2025 |  | 2024
--- | --- | --- | ---
| £ |  | £
Finished goods | 59,125 |  | 60,500

7. Debtors

| 2025 |  | 2024
--- | --- | --- | ---
| £ |  | £
Due within one year
Trade debtors | 832,425 |  | 925,034
Prepayments and accrued income | 12,758 |  | 13,525
VAT | 18,140 |  | 19,366
Directors' loan accounts | - |  | 29,962
| 863,323 |  | 987,887

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E.J. Holdcroft & Sons Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
8. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year

| 2025 |  | 2024
--- | --- | --- | ---
| £ |  | £
Trade creditors | 677,395 |  | 605,246
Bank loans and overdrafts | 10,000 |  | 10,000
Corporation tax | 42,138 |  | 33,751
Other taxes and social security | 4,314 |  | 2,179
Net wages | 1,000 |  | 8,449
Other creditors | 9,694 |  | 4,453
Accruals and deferred income | 4,778 |  | 4,463
Directors' loan accounts | 104 |  | -
Amounts owed to group undertakings | 20,000 |  | -
| 769,423 |  | 668,541

9. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year

| 2025 |  | 2024
--- | --- | --- | ---
| £ |  | £
Bank loans | 7,500 |  | 17,500

10. Share Capital

| 2025 |  | 2024
--- | --- | --- | ---
| £ |  | £
Allotted, Called up and fully paid | 100 |  | 100

11. Directors Advances, Credits and Guarantees
Included within Debtors are loans to directors of Nil (2024: £29,962).
The above loans are unsecured, subject to interest at a rate of 2.25% and repayable on demand.
Dividends paid to directors during the year were £65,600 (2024: £72,600).
12. Related Party Transactions
Dividends paid to parent company £142,000 (2024: Nil)
Included within creditors is a balance owed to parent company £20,000 (2024: Nil).
13. Ultimate Parent Undertaking and Controlling Party
The company's immediate and ultimate parent undertaking is EJ Holdcroft & Holdings Sons Ltd . EJ Holdcroft & Holdings Sons Ltd was incorporated in England. The ultimate controlling party is Howard Holdcroft and Elizabeth Holdcroft.
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