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Registered number: 03174271


THE ASSOCIATION OF MASTER UPHOLSTERERS AND SOFT FURNISHERS LTD
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
UNAUDITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

 
THE ASSOCIATION OF MASTER UPHOLSTERERS AND SOFT FURNISHERS LTD
  
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
REGISTERED NUMBER:03174271

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

2025
2024
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 4 
442
3,284

Investments
 5 
1
1

  
443
3,285

Current assets
  

Stock
  
-
5,126

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 6 
101,106
121,191

Cash at bank and in hand
  
65,787
73,144

  
166,893
199,461

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 7 
(34,051)
(70,479)

Net current assets
  
 
 
132,842
 
 
128,982

Total assets less current liabilities
  
133,285
132,267

  

Net assets
  
133,285
132,267


Capital and reserves
  

Other reserves
  
44,409
44,409

Profit and loss account
  
88,876
87,858

  
133,285
132,267


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THE ASSOCIATION OF MASTER UPHOLSTERERS AND SOFT FURNISHERS LTD
  
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
REGISTERED NUMBER:03174271
    
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

The directors consider 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 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.

The Company's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

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 on 12 December 2025.




................................................
M Suller
Director

The notes on pages 3 to 9 form part of these financial statements.

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THE ASSOCIATION OF MASTER UPHOLSTERERS AND SOFT FURNISHERS LTD
 
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1.


General information

The Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers Ltd is a company limited by guarantee, domiciled in England and Wales. The registered office address is 167-169 Great Portland Street, 5th Floor, London, W1W 5PF.

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 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 judgement in applying the Company's accounting policies.

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Going concern

The directors confirm that, having considered their expectations and intentions for the next twelve months, and the availability of working capital, the company is a going concern.

 
2.3

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.





 
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THE ASSOCIATION OF MASTER UPHOLSTERERS AND SOFT FURNISHERS LTD
 
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.3
Revenue (continued)

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.

 
2.4

Interest income

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

 
2.5

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Company has no further payment obligations.

The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Balance Sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

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THE ASSOCIATION OF MASTER UPHOLSTERERS AND SOFT FURNISHERS LTD
 
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.6

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, using the straight-line and reducing balance method.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Plant and machinery
-
25%
reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings
-
15%
reducing balance
Computer equipment
-
25%
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.

 
2.7

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.

 
2.8

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.

 
2.9

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.

 
2.10

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.

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THE ASSOCIATION OF MASTER UPHOLSTERERS AND SOFT FURNISHERS LTD
 
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.11

Financial instruments

The Company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the Company's Balance Sheet when the Company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include trade and other debtors, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusted for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial assets that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss) and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.

Impairment of financial assets

At the end of each reporting period financial assets measured at amortised cost are assessed for objective evidence of impairment. If an asset is impaired the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss. 

Financial assets are impaired when events, subsequent to their initial recognition, indicate the estimated future cash flows derived from the financial asset(s) have been adversely impacted. The impairment loss will be the difference between the current carrying amount and the present value of the future cash flows at the asset(s) original effective interest rate.

If there is a favourable change in relation to the events surrounding the impairment loss then the impairment can be reviewed for possible reversal. The reversal will not cause the current carrying amount to exceed the original carrying amount had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the profit or loss.

Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Company after the deduction of all its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other creditors, bank loans and other loans are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusting for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial liabilities that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss). When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest, discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.
 

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THE ASSOCIATION OF MASTER UPHOLSTERERS AND SOFT FURNISHERS LTD
 
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.11
Financial instruments (continued)

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade creditors are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.


3.


Employees

The average number of employees, including directors, during the year was 1 (2024: 1).


4.


Tangible fixed assets





Plant and machinery
Fixtures and fittings
Computer equipment
Total

£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 April 2024
6,208
2,800
34,907
43,915



At 31 March 2025

6,208
2,800
34,907
43,915



Depreciation


At 1 April 2024
5,971
2,800
31,860
40,631


Charge for the year on owned assets
59
-
2,783
2,842



At 31 March 2025

6,030
2,800
34,643
43,473



Net book value



At 31 March 2025
178
-
264
442



At 31 March 2024
237
-
3,047
3,284

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THE ASSOCIATION OF MASTER UPHOLSTERERS AND SOFT FURNISHERS LTD
 
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

5.


Investment in subsidiaries





Investment in subsidiaries

£





At 1 April 2024
1






Net book value



At 31 March 2025
1



At 31 March 2024
1


6.


Debtors

2025
2024
£
£


Trade debtors
45,526
23,930

Amounts owed by group undertakings
55,289
94,275

Other debtors
-
481

Prepayments and accrued income
291
2,505

101,106
121,191



7.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2025
2024
£
£

Trade creditors
1,721
42,979

Other taxation and social security
5,152
7,136

Other creditors
525
-

Accruals and deferred income
26,653
20,364

34,051
70,479


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THE ASSOCIATION OF MASTER UPHOLSTERERS AND SOFT FURNISHERS LTD
 
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025


8.


Company status

The company is a private company limited by guarantee and consequently does not have share capital. Each of the members is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 towards the assets of the company in the event of liquidation.


9.


Pension commitments

The Company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Company  in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Company  to the fund and amounted to £725 (2024 - £903) . Contributions totalling £525 (2024 - £Nil) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.


10.


Related party transactions


Furnishing and Upholstery Support Services Ltd
Wholly owned subsidiary. During the year, the company paid in respect of publishing costs £Nil (2024: £10,280)
The Independent PH Consultancy Ltd
The company paid for administration services and secretarial services. These transactions were on a normal commercial basis £5,549 (2024: £38,133).

 
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