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Colby Farms Limited
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Accountants' Report |
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Balance Sheet |
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Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements |
Chartered Accountants' Report to the Board of Directors on the Preparation of the Unaudited Statutory Accounts of
Colby Farms Limited
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have prepared for your approval the accounts of Colby Farms Limited for the year ended 31 March 2025 as set out on pages 2 to 13 from the company's accounting records and from information and explanations you have given us.
As a practising member firm of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), we are subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed at http://www.icaew.com/regulation.
This report is made solely to the Board of Directors of Colby Farms Limited, as a body, in accordance with the terms of our engagement letter dated 28 June 2022. Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the accounts of Colby Farms Limited and state those matters that we have agreed to state to the Board of Directors of Colby Farms Limited, as a body, in this report in accordance with ICAEW Technical Release 07/16 AAF. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than Colby Farms Limited and its Board of Directors as a body for our work or for this report.
It is your duty to ensure that Colby Farms Limited has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare statutory accounts that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit of Colby Farms Limited. You consider that Colby Farms Limited is exempt from the statutory audit requirement for the year.
We have not been instructed to carry out an audit or a review of the accounts of Colby Farms Limited. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the statutory accounts.
Chartered Accountants
Cornmarket
PENRITH
CA11 7HW
Colby Farms Limited
(Registration number: 06523688)
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025
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Fixed assets |
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Tangible assets |
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Other financial assets |
38,356 |
38,356 |
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Current assets |
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Stocks |
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Debtors |
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Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year |
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Net current liabilities |
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Total assets less current liabilities |
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Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year |
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Provisions for liabilities |
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Net assets |
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Capital and reserves |
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Allotted, called up and fully paid share capital |
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Profit and loss account |
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Total equity |
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Colby Farms Limited
(Registration number: 06523688)
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025 (continued)
For the financial 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.
Directors' responsibilities:
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The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. |
Approved and authorised by the
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R A Warburton
Director
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CR Warburton
Company secretary and director
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E M Warburton
Director
Colby Farms Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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General information |
The company is a private company limited by share capital, incorporated in England and Wales.
The address of its registered office is:
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Accounting policies |
Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.
Statement of compliance
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 Section 1A - 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006.
Basis of preparation
These financial statements have been prepared using the historical cost convention except that as disclosed in the accounting policies certain items are shown at fair value.
The company has net current liabilities at 31 March 2025 and meets its day to day working capital requirements through its bank overdraft facility which, in common with all such facilities, is repayable on demand. In addition the directors have provided financial support by way of short term loans. On the basis of this support, the directors consider it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis.
However, should the company not have the support of its bankers, and therefore be unable to continue trading, adjustments would have to be made to reduce the value of assets to their recoverable amounts, to provide for any further liabilities which might arise, and to reclassify fixed assets and long term liabilities as current assets and current liabilities.
Revenue recognition
Turnover comprises the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the sale of goods and provision of services in the ordinary course of the company’s activities. Turnover is shown net of sales/value added tax, returns, rebates and discounts.
The company recognises revenue when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured; it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity; and specific criteria have been met for each of the company's activities.
Government grants
Government grants such as the basic payment scheme are included in the profit and loss account when all the necessary conditions for receipt have been met.
Colby Farms Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
Other grants
Other grants in respect of capital expenditure are credited to a deferred income account and are released to profit over the expected useful lives of the relevant assets on a basis consistent with the depreciation policy.
Basic payment scheme
The amount paid in connection with the purchase of the basic payment scheme entitlement was amortised over the useful economic life of that entitlement, and has now been fully amortised.
Tax
The tax expense for the period comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss, except that a change attributable to an item of income or expense recognised as other comprehensive income is also recognised directly in other comprehensive income.
The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date in the countries where the company operates and generates taxable income.
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences between taxable profits and profits reported in the financial statements.
Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised when 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 and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference.
Tangible assets
Tangible assets are stated in the balance sheet at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
The cost of tangible assets includes directly attributable incremental costs incurred in their acquisition and installation.
Depreciation
Depreciation is charged so as to write off the cost of assets, other than land and properties under construction over their estimated useful lives, as follows:
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Short leasehold property |
10% on cost basis |
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Implements and machinery |
15% reducing balance basis and 25 years straight line basis |
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Motor vehicles |
25% reducing balance basis |
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Office equipment |
33% on cost basis and 15% reducing balance basis |
Short leasehold property relates to tenants improvements on land leased by the company from the directors and their family. As the long term intention is for the farming operation to continue, it is deemed a true and fair view to depreciate the assets at 10% straight line over their useful economic life, and not the duration of the lease.
Colby Farms Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
Trade debtors
Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for the sale of goods or services performed in the ordinary course of business.
Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.
Stocks
Trading stock is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after due regard for obsolete and slow moving stocks. The cost of livestock represents the purchase cost plus any additional costs of rearing the animal. Net realisable value is based on selling price less anticipated selling costs. Crop stock is valued at fair value less any anticipated costs to sell.
Trade creditors
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade creditors are classified as current liabilities if the company does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities.
Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method where due after more than one year.
Share capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Equity instruments are measured at the fair value of the cash or other resources received or receivable, net of the direct costs of issuing the equity instruments. If payment is deferred and the time value of money is material, the initial measurement is on a present value basis.
Preference shares are classified as equity when the shares are redeemable in the future at the option of the company.
Defined contribution pension obligation
A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which fixed contributions are paid into a pension fund and the company has no legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions even if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods.
Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as employee benefit expense when they are due. If contribution payments exceed the contribution due for service, the excess is recognised as a prepayment.
Colby Farms Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
Financial instruments
Classification
Recognition and measurement
Interest income on debt securities, where applicable, is recognised in income using the effective interest method. Dividends on equity securities are recognised in income when receivable.
Impairment
Borrowings
Interest-bearing borrowings are initially recorded at fair value, net of transaction costs. Interest-bearing borrowings are subsequently carried at amortised cost, with the difference between the proceeds, net of transaction costs, and the amount due on redemption being recognised as a charge to the profit and loss account over the period of the relevant borrowing.
Interest expense is recognised on the basis of the effective interest method and is included in interest payable and similar charges.
Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the company has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting date.
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Staff numbers |
The average number of persons employed by the company (including directors) during the year, was
Colby Farms Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
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Intangible assets |
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Basic payment entitlement |
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Cost or valuation |
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At 1 April 2024 |
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At 31 March 2025 |
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Amortisation |
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At 1 April 2024 |
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At 31 March 2025 |
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Carrying amount |
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At 31 March 2025 |
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At 31 March 2024 |
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Colby Farms Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
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Tangible assets |
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Short leasehold property |
Implements and machinery |
Motor vehicles |
Office equipment |
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Cost or valuation |
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At 1 April 2024 |
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Additions |
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At 31 March 2025 |
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Depreciation |
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At 1 April 2024 |
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Charge for the year |
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At 31 March 2025 |
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Carrying amount |
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At 31 March 2025 |
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At 31 March 2024 |
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Colby Farms Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
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Other financial assets (current and non-current) |
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Non-current financial assets |
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Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss |
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Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss |
Total |
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Non-current financial assets |
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Cost or valuation |
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At 1 April 2024 |
38,356 |
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At 31 March 2025 |
38,356 |
38,356 |
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Carrying amount |
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At 31 March 2025 |
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38,356 |
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At 31 March 2024 |
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38,356 |
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Debtors |
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Trade debtors |
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Other debtors |
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Colby Farms Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
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Creditors |
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Due within one year |
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Loans and borrowings |
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Trade creditors |
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Corporation tax liability |
49,839 |
9,134 |
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Other creditors |
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Due after one year |
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Loans and borrowings |
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Other creditors |
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232,845 |
255,424 |
Included in the loans and borrowings are the following amounts due after more than five years:
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After more than five years by instalments |
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63,246 |
84,349 |
Colby Farms Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
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Loans and borrowings |
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Current loans and borrowings |
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Bank borrowings |
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Bank overdrafts |
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Other borrowings |
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Current loans and borrowings includes the following liabilities, on which security has been given by the company:
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Bank borrowings |
43,457 |
57,880 |
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Bank overdrafts |
19,082 |
60,200 |
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62,539 |
118,080 |
Bank borrowings and overdrafts are secured by fixed and floating charges over the company's assets.
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Non-current loans and borrowings |
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Bank borrowings |
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Non-current loans and borrowings includes the following liabilities, on which security has been given by the company:
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Bank borrowings |
140,704 |
183,248 |
Bank borrowings are secured by fixed and floating charges over the company's assets.
Colby Farms Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
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Financial commitments, guarantees and contingencies |
Amounts not provided for in the balance sheet
The total amount of financial commitments not included in the balance sheet is £
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Financial instruments |
Financial assets measured at fair value
First Milk
The method used for determining fair value is based on historic trading prices and the financial performance of First Milk.
The fair value is £38,356 (2024 - £38,356) and the change in value included in profit or loss is £Nil (2024 - £Nil).