A & B Crane and Electrical Services Limited Filleted accounts for Companies House (small and micro)

COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 05651377

A & B Crane and Electrical Services Limited

Filleted Financial Statements

31 March 2025

A & B Crane and Electrical Services Limited

Statement of Financial Position

31 March 2025

	2025	2024
Note	£	£

Fixed assets

Intangible assets	5	1	1
Tangible assets	6	673,277	684,888
Investments	7	593,657	593,657
		-----------	-----------
		1,266,935	1,278,546

Current assets

Stocks		51,150	86,700
Debtors	8	466,396	663,789
Cash at bank and in hand		228,423	250,593
		---------	-----------
		745,969	1,001,082

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year	9	622,021	676,780
		---------	-----------
Net current assets		123,948	324,302
		-----------	-----------
Total assets less current liabilities		1,390,883	1,602,848

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year	10	239,455	271,958

Provisions	17,968	17,095
	-----------	-----------
Net assets	1,133,460	1,313,795
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Capital and reserves

Called up share capital	11	100	100
Profit and loss account		1,133,360	1,313,695
		-----------	-----------
Shareholders funds		1,133,460	1,313,795
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These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime and in accordance with Section 1A of FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'.

In accordance with section 444 of the Companies Act 2006, the statement of income and retained earnings has not been delivered.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

These financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 12 December 2025 , and are signed on behalf of the board by:

Mr J Simpson

Director

Company registration number: 05651377

A & B Crane and Electrical Services Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements

Year ended 31 March 2025

1. General information

The company is a private company limited by shares, registered in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is Harrison Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S611EE, England.

2. Statement of compliance

These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with Section 1A of FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland'.

3. Accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through profit or loss.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.

Disclosure exemptions

The entity satisfies the criteria of being a qualifying entity as defined in FRS 102. Its financial statements are consolidated into the financial statements of Technical Cranes Limited which can be obtained from Companies House. As such, advantage has been taken of the following disclosure exemptions available under paragraph 1.12 of FRS 102: (a) Disclosures in respect of financial instruments have not been presented. (b) No disclosure has been given for the aggregate remuneration of key management personnel.

Revenue recognition

Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods supplied and services rendered, net of discounts and Value Added Tax. Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to the buyer (usually on despatch of the goods); the amount of revenue can be measured reliably; it is probable that the associated economic benefits will flow to the entity; and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transactions can be measured reliably.

Income tax

The taxation expense represents the aggregate amount of current and deferred tax recognised in the reporting period. Tax is recognised in profit or loss, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. In this case, tax is recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively. Current tax is recognised on taxable profit for the current and past periods. Current tax is measured at the amounts of tax expected to pay or recover using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.

Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences at the reporting date. Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference.

Operating leases

Lease income is recognised in profit or loss on a straight line basis over the lease term. The aggregate cost of lease incentives are recognised as a reduction to income over the lease term on a straight-line basis. Costs, including depreciation, incurred in earning the lease income are recognised as an expense. Any initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging the operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the lease and recognised as an expense over the lease term on the same basis as the lease income.

Intangible assets

Intangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and are subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. Any intangible assets carried at revalued amounts, are recorded at the fair value at the date of revaluation, as determined by reference to an active market, less any subsequent accumulated amortisation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. Intangible assets acquired as part of a business combination are only recognised separately from goodwill when they arise from contractual or other legal rights, are separable, the expected future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value can be measured reliably.

Amortisation

Amortisation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, less its estimated residual value, over the useful life of that asset as follows:

	Patents and licences	-	Over 3 years

If there is an indication that there has been a significant change in amortisation rate, useful life or residual value of an intangible asset, the amortisation is revised prospectively to reflect the new estimates.

Tangible assets

Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Any tangible assets carried at revalued amounts are recorded at the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. An increase in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of a revaluation, is recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity, except to the extent it reverses a revaluation decrease of the same asset previously recognised in profit or loss. A decrease in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of revaluation, is recognised in other comprehensive income to the extent of any previously recognised revaluation increase accumulated in equity in respect of that asset. Where a revaluation decrease exceeds the accumulated revaluation gains accumulated in equity in respect of that asset, the excess shall be recognised in profit or loss.

Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:

Freehold property	-	2% straight line
Plant and machinery	-	25% reducing balance
Motor vehicles	-	25% reducing balance
Equipment	-	25% reducing balance and 33% straight line

Investments

Fixed asset investments are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.

Listed investments are measured at fair value with changes in fair value being recognised in profit or loss.

Investments in associates

Investments in associates accounted for in accordance with the cost model are recorded at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Investments in associates accounted for in accordance with the fair value model are initially recorded at the transaction price. At each reporting date, the investments are measured at fair value, with changes in fair value recognised in other comprehensive income/profit or loss. Where it is impracticable to measure fair value reliably without undue cost or effort, the cost model will be adopted. Dividends and other distributions received from the investment are recognised as income without regard to whether the distributions are from accumulated profits of the associate arising before or after the date of acquisition.

Investments in joint ventures

Investments in jointly controlled entities accounted for in accordance with the cost model are recorded at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Investments in jointly controlled entities accounted for in accordance with the fair value model are initially recorded at the transaction price. At each reporting date, the investments are measured at fair value, with changes in fair value recognised in other comprehensive income/profit or loss. Where it is impracticable to measure fair value reliably without undue cost or effort, the cost model will be adopted. Dividends and other distributions received from the investment are recognised as income without regard to whether the distributions are from accumulated profits of the joint venture arising before or after the date of acquisition.

Impairment of fixed assets

A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date. For the purposes of impairment testing, when it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, an estimate is made of the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. The cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable group of assets that includes the asset and generates cash inflows that largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets. For impairment testing of goodwill, the goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to each of the cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the company are assigned to those units.

Stocks

Stocks are measured at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost includes all costs of purchase, costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the stock to its present location and condition.

Finance leases and hire purchase contracts

Assets held under finance leases and hire purchase contracts are recognised in the statement of financial position as assets and liabilities at the lower of the fair value of the assets and the present value of the minimum lease payments, which is determined at the inception of the lease term. Any initial direct costs of the lease are added to the amount recognised as an asset. Lease payments are apportioned between the finance charges and reduction of the outstanding lease liability using the effective interest method. Finance charges are allocated to each period so as to produce a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.

Construction contracts

Where the outcome of construction contracts can be reliably estimated, contract revenue and contract costs are recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract activity as at the period end. Where the outcome of construction contracts cannot be estimated reliably, revenue is recognised to the extent of contract costs incurred that it is probable will be recoverable, and contract costs are recognised as an expense in the period in which they are incurred. The entity uses the percentage of completion method to determine the amounts to be recognised in the period. The stage of completion is measured by reference to the contract costs incurred up to the end of the reporting period as a percentage of total estimated costs for each contract. Costs incurred for work performed to date do not include costs relating to future activity, such as for materials or prepayments.

Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the entity has an obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event, it is probable that the entity will be required to transfer economic benefits in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be estimated reliably. Provisions are recognised as a liability in the statement of financial position and the amount of the provision as an expense. Provisions are initially measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date and subsequently reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimate of the amount that would be required to settle the obligation. Any adjustments to the amounts previously recognised are recognised in profit or loss unless the provision was originally recognised as part of the cost of an asset. When a provision is measured at the present value of the amount expected to be required to settle the obligation, the unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period it arises.

Defined contribution plans

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refund. When contributions are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the end of the reporting date in which the employees render the related service, the liability is measured on a discounted present value basis. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period in which it arises.

4. Employee numbers

The average number of persons employed by the company during the year amounted to 20 (2024: 19 ).

5. Intangible assets

	Patents and licences
	£
Cost
At 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025	10,001
	-------
Amortisation
At 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025	10,000
	-------
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025	1
	-------
At 31 March 2024	1
	-------

6. Tangible assets

	Freehold property	Plant and machinery	Motor vehicles	Equipment	Total
	£	£	£	£	£
Cost
At 1 April 2024	755,152	51,799	220,014	11,009	1,037,974
Additions	–	–	27,649	–	27,649
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At 31 March 2025	755,152	51,799	247,663	11,009	1,065,623
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Depreciation
At 1 April 2024	138,643	45,252	158,578	10,613	353,086
Charge for the year	15,103	1,636	22,271	250	39,260
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At 31 March 2025	153,746	46,888	180,849	10,863	392,346
	---------	-------	---------	-------	-----------
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025	601,406	4,911	66,814	146	673,277
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At 31 March 2024	616,509	6,547	61,436	396	684,888
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7. Investments

	Shares in participating interests
	£
Cost
At 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025	593,657
	---------
Impairment
At 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025	–
	---------

Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025	593,657
	---------
At 31 March 2024	593,657
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8. Debtors

	2025	2024
	£	£
Trade debtors	355,763	529,350
Amounts owed by group undertakings	110,633	70,000
Other debtors	–	64,439
	---------	---------
	466,396	663,789
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9. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

	2025	2024
	£	£
Bank loans and overdrafts	41,336	40,713
Trade creditors	179,133	233,000
Amounts owed to group undertakings	183,681	183,681
Corporation tax	–	7,999
Social security and other taxes	89,662	98,878
Other creditors	128,209	112,509
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	622,021	676,780
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10. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year

	2025	2024
	£	£
Bank loans and overdrafts	227,699	266,015
Other creditors	11,756	5,943
	---------	---------
	239,455	271,958
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11. Called up share capital

Issued, called up and fully paid

	2025		2024
	No.	£	No.	£
Ordinary shares of £ 1 each	100	100	100	100
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12. Summary audit opinion

The auditor's report dated 12 December 2025 was qualified on the following basis:

The financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 March 2024 were qualified in reference to stock with a carrying value of £86,700 where the audit evidence available was limited in respect of completeness and valuation due to the inability to obtain evidence of the cost of individual items of stock due to the nature of the company's records. The March 2024 accounts were also qualified with reference to long term contracts. Deferred income of £81,715 and amounts recoverable on contracts of £26,072 were unable to be verified due to the nature of the company's records. There was insufficient audit evidence as to the degree of completion of each contract ongoing at the year end. Since these opening balances enter into the determination of the financial performance, we were unable to determine whether adjustments might have been necessary in respect of the profit reported for the year in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income. With reference to stock with a carrying value of £51,150 as at 31 March 2025, the audit evidence was limited in respect of valuation. Owing to the nature of the company's records, we were unable to obtain sufficient audit evidence regarding the cost price of the individual items of stock. With reference to long term contracts, deferred income of £95,600 as at 31 March 2025 was unable to be verified due to the nature of the company's records. There was insufficient audit evidence as to the degree of completion of each contract ongoing at the year end. Otherwise we believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our qualified opinion. The senior statutory auditor was Stephen Allen ACA FCCA , for and on behalf of Allen, West and Foster .

13. Directors' advances, credits and guarantees

During the year the directors entered into the following advances and credits with the company:

	2025
	Balance brought forward	Amounts repaid	Balance outstanding
	£	£	£
Mr D Murphy	8,288	( 8,288)	–
Mr D Simpson	10,000	( 10,000)	–
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	18,288	( 18,288)	–
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	2024
	Balance brought forward	Amounts repaid	Balance outstanding
	£	£	£
Mr D Murphy	8,288	–	8,288
Mr D Simpson	10,000	–	10,000
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	18,288	–	18,288
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14. Controlling party

The company is 70% owned by Technical Cranes Limited . Technical Cranes Limited produces consolidated accounts for the group and its registered office is Meadowbank Industrial Estate, Harrison Street, Rotherham, England, S61 1EE. A copy of these accounts can be obtained from Companies House. As the company is itself a subsidiary and is consolidated into the accounts of its parent company, Technical Cranes Limited, it is exempt from the need to produce consolidated financial statements itself and the accounts presented herein are those of the company alone. The company has three wholly owned subsidiary companies (where 100% of the ordinary share capital is owned), Clayton Hoists Limited (dormant), Cobal (Cranes) Limited and Chesterfield Crane Co. Limited who all share the registered office of Technical Cranes Limited.