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Registered number: 03511774
B.H. Holt And Sons Limited
Unaudited Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
Contents
Page
Balance Sheet 1—2
Notes to the Financial Statements 3—6
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Balance Sheet
Registered number: 03511774
2025 2024
Notes £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets 4 22,244 31,433
Investment Properties 5 644,293 484,247
Investments 6 5 5
666,542 515,685
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks 7 445,770 296,745
Debtors 8 696,979 888,304
Cash at bank and in hand 1,084 1,124
1,143,833 1,186,173
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 9 (756,525 ) (468,136 )
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) 387,308 718,037
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,053,850 1,233,722
NET ASSETS 1,053,850 1,233,722
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Called up share capital 10 300 300
Profit and Loss Account 1,053,550 1,233,422
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 1,053,850 1,233,722
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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
Mr M C Holt
Director
2 December 2025
The notes on pages 3 to 6 form part of these financial statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
1. General Information
B.H. Holt And Sons Limited is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number 03511774 . The registered office is The Wells Farm, Bradley, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 9EE.
2. Accounting Policies
2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" including the provisions of section 1a "Small Entities" and the Companies Act 2006.  The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the company and rounded to the nearest £.
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below.  These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.
2.2. Turnover
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of VAT and trade discounts.  The policies adopted for the recognition of turnover are as follows:
Sale of goods
Turnover from the sale of plant and machinery is recognised when significant risks and rewards of ownershipof the goods have transferred to the buyer, the amount of turnover can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the company and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably. This is usually on delivery of the plant and machinery.
Operating Lease Income
Operating lease income is recognised on a straight line baiss over the period of the lease.
2.3. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.  Cost includes costs directly attributable to making the asset capable of operating as intended.  Depreciation is provided at the following rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Freehold not depreciated
Plant & Machinery 25% on reducing balance
Motor Vehicles 25% on reducing balance
Fixtures & Fittings 30% on reducing balance
Computer Equipment 30% on reducing balance
2.4. Investment Properties
Investments property is shown at most recent valuation. Any aggregate surplus or deficit arising from changes in fair value is recognised in profit or loss.
2.5. Leasing and Hire Purchase Contracts
Rentals payable under operating leases are charged to the profit and loss account on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.
2.6. Stocks and Work in Progress
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable valye, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.
2.7. Foreign Currencies
Foreign currency transactions are initially recognised by applying to the foreign currency amount the spot exchange rate between the function currency and the foreign currency at the date of the transaction.
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency at the balance sheet date are translated using the closing rate.
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2.8. Taxation
Taxation for the year comprises current and deferred tax.  Tax is recognised in the Income Statement, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity.  
Current or deferred taxation assets and liabilities are not discounted.
Current tax is recognised at the amount of tax payable using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the balance sheet date.
Timing differences arise from the inclusion of income and expenses in tax assesments in periods different from those in which they aare recognised in financial statements.  Deferred tax is measured using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the year end and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference.
Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits.
2.9. Pensions
The company operates a defined pension contribution scheme. Contributions payable to the company's pension scheme are charged to profit or los in the period to which they relate.
2.10. Debtors and creditors receivable / payable within one year
Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price.  Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in the profit and loss account in other administrative expenses.
3. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees, including directors, during the year was: 2 (2024: 2)
2 2
4. Tangible Assets
Plant & Machinery Motor Vehicles Fixtures & Fittings Computer Equipment Total
£ £ £ £ £
Cost
As at 1 April 2024 28,787 62,341 15,477 8,598 115,203
Additions - - - 1,378 1,378
Disposals - (16,350 ) - - (16,350 )
As at 31 March 2025 28,787 45,991 15,477 9,976 100,231
Depreciation
As at 1 April 2024 28,284 35,299 12,301 7,886 83,770
Provided during the period 128 6,063 958 629 7,778
Disposals - (13,561 ) - - (13,561 )
As at 31 March 2025 28,412 27,801 13,259 8,515 77,987
Net Book Value
As at 31 March 2025 375 18,190 2,218 1,461 22,244
As at 1 April 2024 503 27,042 3,176 712 31,433
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5. Investment Property
2025
£
Fair Value
As at 1 April 2024 484,247
Additions 160,046
As at 31 March 2025 644,293
6. Investments
Listed
£
Cost
As at 1 April 2024 5
As at 31 March 2025 5
Provision
As at 1 April 2024 -
As at 31 March 2025 -
Net Book Value
As at 31 March 2025 5
As at 1 April 2024 5
7. Stocks
2025 2024
£ £
Stock 445,770 296,745
8. Debtors
2025 2024
£ £
Due within one year
Trade debtors 216,172 95,249
Prepayments and accrued income 18,456 12,314
Other debtors 279,921 623,651
VAT 63,183 -
Directors' loan accounts 104,247 157,090
Amounts owed by associates 15,000 -
696,979 888,304
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9. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
2025 2024
£ £
Trade creditors 529,735 85,158
Bank loans and overdrafts 201,171 343,792
Corporation tax - 5,341
VAT - 4,530
Amounts owed by/to associates - 7,153
Accruals and deferred income 25,619 22,162
756,525 468,136
10. Share Capital
2025 2024
£ £
Allotted, Called up and fully paid 300 300
11. Directors Advances, Credits and Guarantees
Included within Debtors are the following loans to directors:
As at 1 April 2024 Amounts advanced Amounts repaid Amounts written off As at 31 March 2025
£ £ £ £ £
Mr Mark Holt 157,090 108,339 161,181 - 104,247
The rate of interest provided on the director's loan account is 2.25%, this is the current market rate of interest and is repayable on demand.
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