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Registered number: 03601214


CHARLES NOVACROFT DIRECT LIMITED
UNAUDITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INFORMATION FOR FILING WITH THE REGISTRAR
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

 
CHARLES NOVACROFT DIRECT LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:03601214

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 5 
-
253,492

Tangible assets
 6 
45,494
92,110

  
45,494
345,602

Current assets
  

Stocks
  
51,117
102,659

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 7 
1,367,779
764,452

Cash at bank and in hand
 8 
733,158
972,398

  
2,152,054
1,839,509

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 9 
(1,476,432)
(1,585,924)

Net current assets
  
 
 
675,622
 
 
253,585

Total assets less current liabilities
  
721,116
599,187

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 10 
(66,667)
(251,667)

  

Net assets
  
654,449
347,520


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
  
51
51

Capital redemption reserve
  
49
49

Profit and loss account
  
654,349
347,420

  
654,449
347,520


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CHARLES NOVACROFT DIRECT LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:03601214
    
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

The director considers that the Company is entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and members have not required the Company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

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

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - small entities.

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

The Company has opted not to file the statement of income and retained earnings in accordance with provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 




................................................
D L Charles
Director

Date: 4 December 2025


The notes on pages 3 to 11 form part of these financial statements.

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CHARLES NOVACROFT DIRECT LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1.


General information

Charles Novacroft Direct Limited is a private company, limited by shares. It is incorporated in England and Wales, registered number 03601214. Its registered office is at Seebeck House, 1 Seebeck Place, Knowhill, Milton Keynes, MK5 8FR.

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Section 1A of Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.
The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgment in applying the Company accounting policies (see note 3).
The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the Company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and
the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

 
Rendering of services

Revenue from a contract to provide services is recognised in the period in which the services are provided in accordance with the stage of completion of the contract when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
• the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
• it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the contract;
• the stage of completion of the contract at the end of the reporting period can be measured reliably;  
  and
• the costs incurred and the costs to complete the contract can be measured reliably.

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CHARLES NOVACROFT DIRECT LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.3

Research and development

Research expenditure is written off in the year in which it is incurred.
Development expenditure incurred on clearly defined projects whose outcome can be assessed with reasonable certainty is capitalised on the Balance Sheet. 
Amortisation is charged on a 7 year straight line basis so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives.
Capitalised development expenditure is assessed each year to ensure the circumstances for capitalisation continue to exist. If there are indications that the conditions no longer apply or are doubtful then to the extent it is considered irrecoverable, is written off immediately project by project.

 
2.4

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, .

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Leasehold improvements
-
20% Reducing balance
Motor vehicles
-
33% Reducing balance
Office equipment
-
33% Reducing balance
Other fixed assets
-
20% Straight line

The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.

 
2.5

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a first in, first out basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

At each balance sheet date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is 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.

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CHARLES NOVACROFT DIRECT LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.6

Debtors

Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

 
2.7

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.

 
2.8

Creditors

Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

 
2.9

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.

At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.

Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.

Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are presented in the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings within 'finance income or costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in profit or loss within 'other operating income'.

 
2.10

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to profit or loss over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

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CHARLES NOVACROFT DIRECT LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.11

Dividends

Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.

 
2.12

Operating leases: the Company as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

 
2.13

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.

 
2.14

Borrowing costs

All borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the year in which they are incurred.

 
2.15

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are made where an event has taken place that gives the Company a legal or constructive obligation that probably requires settlement by a transfer of economic benefit, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
Provisions are charged as an expense to profit or loss in the year that the Company becomes aware of the obligation, and are measured at the best estimate at the balance sheet date of the expenditure required to settle the obligation, taking into account relevant risks and uncertainties.
When payments are eventually made, they are charged to the provision carried in the Balance Sheet.

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CHARLES NOVACROFT DIRECT LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.16

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date in the countries where the Company operates and generates income.

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the balance sheet date, except that:
The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.

Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.



3.


Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the Company's accounting policies, management is required to make judgements,       estimates and assumptions about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent  from other sources. The estimates and underlying assumptions are based on historical experience and      other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised and if the revision affects only that   period or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future          periods.

 
3.1

Research and development

In the research phase of an internal project it is not possible to demonstrate that the project will generate future economic benefits and hence all expenditure on research shall be recognised as an expense when it is incurred. Intangible assets are recognised from the development phase of a project if and only if certain specific criteria are met in order to demonstrate the asset will generate probable future economic benefits and that its cost can be reliably measured. The capitalised development costs are subsequently amortised on a straight line basis over their useful economic lives.
If it is not possible to distinguish between the research phase and the development phase of an internal project, the expenditure is treated as if it were all incurred in the research phase only.

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CHARLES NOVACROFT DIRECT LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

4.


Employees

The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 199 (2023 - 257).


5.


Intangible assets




Development

£



Cost


At 1 January 2024
1,876,793



At 31 December 2024

1,876,793



Amortisation


At 1 January 2024
1,623,301


Charge for the year
253,492



At 31 December 2024

1,876,793



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
-



At 31 December 2023
253,492



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CHARLES NOVACROFT DIRECT LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

6.


Tangible fixed assets





Leasehold improvements
Motor vehicles
Equipment
Other fixed assets
Total

£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
8,990
25,985
988,165
22,897
1,046,037


Additions
-
-
3,198
-
3,198


Disposals
-
-
(128,916)
-
(128,916)



At 31 December 2024

8,990
25,985
862,447
22,897
920,319



Depreciation


At 1 January 2024
4,744
25,887
907,616
15,680
953,927


Charge for the year
2,997
32
41,197
5,588
49,814


Disposals
-
-
(128,916)
-
(128,916)



At 31 December 2024

7,741
25,919
819,897
21,268
874,825



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
1,249
66
42,550
1,629
45,494



At 31 December 2023
4,246
98
80,549
7,217
92,110


7.


Debtors

2024
2023
£
£


Trade debtors
573,076
106,845

Other debtors
8,302
5,335

Prepayments and accrued income
627,334
652,272

Deferred taxation
159,067
-

1,367,779
764,452


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CHARLES NOVACROFT DIRECT LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

8.


Cash and cash equivalents

2024
2023
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
733,158
972,398



9.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2024
2023
£
£

Bank loans
210,000
260,000

Trade creditors
841,626
731,916

Corporation tax
1,100
-

Other taxation and social security
316,991
477,218

Other creditors
63,638
69,802

Accruals and deferred income
43,077
46,988

1,476,432
1,585,924



10.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2024
2023
£
£

Bank loans
66,667
251,667


The loan is secured by a fixed and floating charge over the assets of the company.

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CHARLES NOVACROFT DIRECT LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

11.


Deferred taxation




2024


£






At beginning of year
-


Charged to profit or loss
159,067



At end of year
159,067

The deferred tax asset is made up as follows:

2024
2023
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
3,028
(41,142)

Tax losses carried forward
150,379
38,678

Pension surplus
5,660
2,464

159,067
-

The deferred tax balances are made up as follows:


2024
2023
£
£



Accelerated capital allowances
3,028
(41,142)

Timing differences due to provisions
5,660
2,464

Tax losses carried forward
136,978
38,678

145,666
-


12.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 December 2024 the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:

2024
2023
£
£


Not later than 1 year
42,692
61,729

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
48,070
113,764

90,762
175,493

 
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