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Registered number: 01024773
Housmans Bookshop Limited
Unaudited Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
Contents
Page
Balance Sheet 1—2
Notes to the Financial Statements 3—5
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Balance Sheet
Registered number: 01024773
2025 2024
Notes £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets 4 8,701 10,875
8,701 10,875
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks 5 72,318 67,686
Debtors 6 427 1,747
Cash at bank and in hand 114,268 101,699
187,013 171,132
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 7 (195,847 ) (184,906 )
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) (8,834 ) (13,774 )
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES (133 ) (2,899 )
NET LIABILITIES (133 ) (2,899 )
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Called up share capital 8 13 13
Profit and Loss Account (146 ) (2,912 )
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS (133) (2,899)
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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
Catherine Barter
Director
18/11/2025
The notes on pages 3 to 5 form part of these financial statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
1. General Information
Housmans Bookshop Limited is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number 01024773 . The registered office is 5 Caledonian Road, London, N1 9DX.
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:
Plant & Machinery Equipment - 20% reducing balance
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.
3. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees, including directors, during the year was: 6 (2024: 4)
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4. Tangible Assets
Plant & Machinery
£
Cost
As at 1 April 2024 59,725
As at 31 March 2025 59,725
Depreciation
As at 1 April 2024 48,850
Provided during the period 2,174
As at 31 March 2025 51,024
Net Book Value
As at 31 March 2025 8,701
As at 1 April 2024 10,875
5. Stocks
2025 2024
£ £
Stock 72,318 67,686
6. Debtors
2025 2024
£ £
Due within one year
Trade debtors 427 1,397
Other debtors - 350
427 1,747
7. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
2025 2024
£ £
Trade creditors 15,521 12,376
Other taxes and social security 105 -
VAT 1,001 822
Gift card control account 7,367 -
Accruals and deferred income 1,708 1,563
Directors' loan accounts 15,307 15,307
Amounts owed to parent undertaking 154,838 154,838
195,847 184,906
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8. Share Capital
2025 2024
£ £
Allotted, Called up and fully paid 13 13
9. Related Party Transactions
Housmans Bookshop Ltd is wholly owned by Peace News Trustees Ltd. After adjustments for group tax relief the total loan from its parent company was £154,838 at the end of the year. The loan carries no interest and is not fixed term.
Directors loans are unsecured, interest free and with no fixed repayment terms.
10. Ultimate Parent Undertaking and Controlling Party
The company's immediate and ultimate parent undertaking is Peace News Trustees Ltd . Peace News Trustees Ltd was incorporated in England and Wales (company number 00323313). The ultimate controlling party is Peace News Trustees Ltd who controls 100% of the shares of Housmans Bookshop Limited .
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