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Registered number: 02704138










CHELMER FOODS LIMITED










ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

 
CHELMER FOODS LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Company information
 
1
Strategic report
 
2 - 4
Directors' report
 
5 - 7
Independent auditor's report
 
8 - 11
Profit and loss account
 
12
Balance sheet
 
13
Statement of cash flows
 
14
Analysis of net debt
 
15
Notes to the financial statements
 
16 - 30


 
CHELMER FOODS LIMITED
 

COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
R A Weaire 
J E Weaire 
P W Pleasant 
C E Wilding 
S J Heather 
J M Turtle 
A J Smith 




Company secretary
P W Pleasant



Registered number
02704138



Registered office
220 Avenue West
The Courtyard Skyline 120 Business Park

Great Notley

Braintree

Essex

CM77 7AA




Independent auditor
Cooper Parry Group Limited
Statutory Auditor

Broadwalk House

5th floor

5 Appold St

Broadgate

London

EC2A 2AG




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CHELMER FOODS LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

The directors present their strategic report of the company for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Nature of operations and principal activities
 
The principal activity of the company during the year was the import and distribution of dried fruits, edible nuts, seeds and pulses.

Business review
 
Despite a year of many difficulties/challenges, the company generated record turnover for the fourth consecutive year.  Whilst there has been growth in many areas of the business, the increase in turnover has mainly been driven by the continuing increase in the price of our core commodities.  In spite of the aforementioned economical and trading difficulties that we have faced, the group managed to record another highly profitable year, following up on last years record profits.
Although we saw a 20.37% increase in turnover, year on year volume fell by 7.9%.  The large increase in core commodity prices has dampened the demand for luxury food items, as the UK food crisis continues into 2026.  We expect the trend of increased turnover but loss of volume to continue in the 2025-26 financial year and beyond.  
Administrative costs continue to increase as we saw an uplift of 20.7% compared with last year.  We continue to invest by increasing our staff numbers to give us a strong platform for future growth within the business.  This, coupled with inflationary wage increases, are the overriding factors in regards to the increase in costs.
The revaluation of our forward derivatives has resulted in a £65,641 profit in the year in comparison to a £432,496 loss the previous year.
Principal risks and uncertainties
Market risk
The global economic landscape in 2025 continued to be shaped by lingering geopolitical tensions and the impact of inflationary pressures. While some of the acute challenges of the past few years have eased, persistent uncertainty remains.  Given increased pricing and price volatility across many items within our portfolio we are acutely aware of the additional pressure this can put on cash flow and  are constantly evaluating our stock positions. 
Risk Management
Robust risk management frameworks and advanced analytical tools are used to monitor market conditions and identify potential risks.
Financial Strength
The company maintains a strong financial position to weather economic downturns and market volatility. The company remains vigilant in monitoring market developments and is confident in its ability to adapt to changing conditions. By leveraging its diversified business model, strong financial position, and experienced team, the company is well-positioned to navigate future challenges and capitalise on emerging opportunities.

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CHELMER FOODS LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Principal risks and uncertainties (continued)
 
Financial risk
The financial outlook leading into 2026 is looking tentatively positive, despite expectations within the UK looking gloomy.  We are conscious of the potential impact that global instability can have on our industry, including, but not exclusive to, the impact on currency markets, crop prices and freight rates. We feel the company's proactive risk management strategy and strong credit control practices provide a solid foundation for navigating these challenges.  We have increased our personnel within the credit control department to better monitor our exposure to customers and help receive funds more promptly. We are also investing in expanding our customer base both in the UK and EU to increase Turnover and mitigate risk.  The company will continue to monitor financial market conditions closely and adapt its risk management strategies as needed. The group remains committed to maintaining financial stability, protecting its profitability, and delivering exceptional customer service.
Technical/Food safety & regulations
The board of directors are pleased to confirm that we once again attained our British Retail Consortium Agent & Brokers accreditation with AA Grade. Our Chatteris site also attained BRC Warehousing and Distribution standard, again at AA* Grade. We continue to strengthen our technical function at our Chatteris, Braintree and Izmir sites, ensuring that we are well equipped to support and maintain the ongoing development, protection and compliance of our business and to meet any future challenges.  We have invested in our technical department and, where possible, are refining our supply base to minimise risk.

Financial key performance indicators

2025
2024
Turnover £'000

107,772

89,361

Gross Margin %

6.3

9.7


Other key performance indicators

2025
2024
Volume - Tonnage

38,890

42,225


Directors' statement of compliance with duty to promote the success of the company
 
During the year end 31 March 2025, the board of Chelmer Foods Limited considers, as individuals and collectively, that it has acted in good faith and in a way that would most likely promote the success of the company for the benefit of its members as a whole by having regard (amongst other matters) to:
a. the likely long-term consequences of any decisions,
b. the interests of the company's employees,
c. the need to foster the company's business relationships with suppliers, customers and others,
d. the impact of the company's operations on the community and the environment,
e. the desirability of the company maintaining a reputation for high standards of business conduct, and
f. the need to act fairly as between members of the company.





 
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CHELMER FOODS LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Our people
The company is committed to being a responsible and professional business. Our behaviour is aligned with the expectations of our people, clients, investors, communities and society as a whole. Our staff, investors and clientele are always at the forefront of our minds when making key business decisions. We encourage and support our staff to enhance their knowledge through internal and external training and grow within the business, creating a strong, stable team. We continue to invest in areas to enhance our service levels across the business by hiring new members of staff and promoting those that have excelled. We see this as the basic foundations on which this group has had its success.
Business relationships
We continue to look at ways to grow our business. This would not be possible without the continuous support of our supply base. We strive for long standing relationships with our key suppliers, this enables us to enhance our portfolio and offer a wide range of products to maintain and attract new customers. We are also proud to have longstanding relationships with key service providers and professional bodies which has helped to bring us much success in the past and continued success in the future.
Environmental impact
The company have been proactive by undertaking a full environmental strategy review, to get ahead of any anticipated future regulatory changes.  We appointed King Environmental with assistance from Green Lark Environmental solutions, as our consultants.  We have undertaken a comprehensive carbon footprint assessment to establish a clear baseline for our environmental impact and to inform our long-term sustainability strategy.  The final report provides a detailed analysis of emissions across Chelmer Foods value chain, including product-related emissions, logistic and site operations.  With the likelihood of further solar panels on our Chatteris site and the introduction of the salary sacrifice Electric Car Scheme for our staff, we really feel we are heading to a brighter future. 


This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.



J E Weaire
Director

Date: 23 December 2025

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CHELMER FOODS LIMITED
 

 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Directors' responsibilities statement

The directors are responsible for preparing the strategic report, the directors' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
 
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period.

 In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:


select suitable accounting policies for the company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;

make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and

prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £2,003,901 (2024: £3,299,690).

No dividends will be distributed for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

R A Weaire 
J E Weaire 
P W Pleasant 
C E Wilding 
S J Heather 
J M Turtle 
A J Smith 

Future developments

We are continuing to explore further diversifying our portfolio and look for ways to add value to our products, where possible, whilst growing our team across our three sites.

Financial instruments

The company uses forward foreign currency contracts to reduce exposure to the variability of foreign exchange rates by fixing the rate of purchase of foreign currency used to settle material cost charges in foreign currencies.

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CHELMER FOODS LIMITED
 

 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Engagement with suppliers, customers and others

The engagement of the company with suppliers, customers and others is detailed in the Section 172(1) statement in the Strategic report.

Greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption and energy efficiency action

The company's greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption for the year are:

Consumed kwh
Emissions (metric tonnes CO2e)
Scope 1

231,638

41

Scope 2

305,085

54

Scope 3

259,723,164

45,971


Intensity ratio: 426.5
The methodology used in the calculation of these disclosures was based on the HM Government Environmental Reporting Guidelines and the Greenhouse Gas Reporting conversion factors.
Consumption data was extracted from supplier invoices across all sites. The intensity ratio has been calculated by applying metric tonnes equivalent per £m turnover (tCO2e/£m).
Energy efficiency actions taken
We are pleased to declare that we have installed solar panels at our warehouse in Chatteris. This will not only have an immediate positive influence on our environmental impact but it will also future proof the business for years to come as we have the ability to add more panels in the eventuality of a warehouse expansion. We continue to follow government guidelines with regards to ever changing packaging regulations by declaring our general and plastic waste to our wastrel regulators whilst looking at ways to improve our data capture.

Matters covered in the strategic report

Information required by schedule 7 of the Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) regulations 2008 is set out in the strategic report in accordance with 1.141C(11) Companies Act 2006.

Disclosure of information to auditor

Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this directors' report is approved has confirmed that:
 
so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company's auditor is unaware, and

the director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the company's auditor is aware of that information.

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CHELMER FOODS LIMITED
 

 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025


Auditor

The auditor, Cooper Parry Group Limitedwill be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
 





J E Weaire
Director

Date: 23 December 2025

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CHELMER FOODS LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CHELMER FOODS LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Chelmer Foods Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 31 March 2025, which comprise the profit and loss account, the balance sheet, the statement of cash flows, analysis of net debt and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policiesThe financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).


In our opinion the financial statements:


give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of its profit for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.


Basis for opinion


We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.


Conclusions relating to going concern


In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.


Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.


Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.


Other information


The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual reportOur opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.


We have nothing to report in this regard.


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CHELMER FOODS LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CHELMER FOODS LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
 

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:


the information given in the strategic report and the directors' report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the strategic report and the directors' report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.


Matters on which we are required to report by exception
 

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the strategic report or the directors' report.


We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:


adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.


Responsibilities of directors
 

As explained more fully in the directors' responsibilities statement set out on page 5, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.


In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.


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CHELMER FOODS LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CHELMER FOODS LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.


Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below.

We gained an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the company and the industry in which it operates, and considered the risk of acts by the company that were contrary to applicable laws and regulations, including fraud. We discussed with the directors the policies and procedures in place regarding compliance with laws and regulations. We discussed amongst the audit team the identified laws and regulations, and remained alert to any indications of non-compliance.

During the audit we focussed on laws and regulations which could reasonably be expected to give rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements, including, but not limited to, the Companies Act 2006 and UK tax legislation. Our tests included agreeing the financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documentation and enquiries with management.

Our procedures in relation to fraud included but were not limited to: inquires of management whether they have any knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud, and discussions amongst the audit team regarding risk of fraud such as opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of financial statements. We determined that the principal risks related to posting manual journal entries to manipulate financial performance and management bias through judgements in accounting estimates. We also addressed the risk of management override of internal controls, including testing journals and evaluating whether there was evidence of bias by the directors that represented a risk of material misstatement due to fraud.
 
Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.
 
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.


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CHELMER FOODS LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CHELMER FOODS LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Use of our report
 

This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.





Robert Blundell (Senior Statutory Auditor)
  
for and on behalf of
Cooper Parry Group Limited
 
Statutory Auditor
  
Broadwalk House
5th floor
5 Appold St
Broadgate
London
EC2A 2AG

 
Date: 
23 December 2025
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CHELMER FOODS LIMITED
 

PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2025
2024
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
107,772,146
89,360,640

Cost of sales
  
(100,930,012)
(80,681,615)

Gross profit
  
6,842,134
8,679,025

Administrative expenses
  
(4,432,725)
(3,672,510)

Operating profit
 5 
2,409,409
5,006,515

Gain from changes in fair value of financial assets
  
65,641
(432,496)

  
2,475,050
4,574,019

Interest receivable and similar income
 9 
55,881
54,482

Interest payable and similar expenses
 10 
(120,005)
(111,992)

Profit before tax
  
2,410,926
4,516,509

Tax on profit
 11 
(407,025)
(1,216,819)

Profit after tax
  
2,003,901
3,299,690

Retained earnings at the beginning of the year
  
29,931,333
26,631,643

Profit for the year
  
2,003,901
3,299,690

Retained earnings at the end of the year
  
31,935,234
29,931,333

There were no recognised gains and losses for 2025 or 2024 other than those included in the profit and loss account.
The notes on pages 16 to 30 form part of these financial statements.

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CHELMER FOODS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02704138

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

2025
2024
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 12 
432,803
750,604

Investments
 13 
89,056
89,056

  
521,859
839,660

Current assets
  

Stocks
 14 
19,341,838
16,531,857

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 15 
23,961,290
23,213,538

Cash at bank and in hand
  
5,877,483
4,461,829

  
49,180,611
44,207,224

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 16 
(17,676,255)
(14,934,631)

Net current assets
  
 
 
31,504,356
 
 
29,272,593

Total assets less current liabilities
  
32,026,215
30,112,253

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 18 
(89,981)
(179,920)

Net assets
  
31,936,234
29,932,333


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 19 
1,000
1,000

Profit and loss account
 20 
31,935,234
29,931,333

Shareholders' funds
  
31,936,234
29,932,333


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




J E Weaire
Director

Date: 23 December 2025

The notes on pages 16 to 30 form part of these financial statements.

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CHELMER FOODS LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2025
2024
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the financial year
2,410,926
4,516,509

Adjustments for:

Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
77,141
80,769

Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
(200,139)
-

Interest paid
120,005
111,992

Interest received
(55,881)
(54,482)

(Increase) in stocks
(2,809,981)
(4,317,503)

(Increase) in debtors
(221,094)
(5,747,529)

Increase in creditors
3,360,093
5,256,505

Fair value (gains)/losses on derivatives
(65,641)
432,496

Corporation tax (paid)
(1,690,000)
(310,000)

Net cash generated from operating activities

925,429
(31,243)


Cash flows from investing activities

Sale of tangible assets
510,000
-

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(69,202)
(115,498)

Interest received
55,881
54,482

Net cash from investing activities

496,679
(61,016)

Cash flows from financing activities

Loans due from/(repaid to) directors
113,551
128,260

Interest paid
(120,005)
(111,992)

Net cash used in financing activities
(6,454)
16,268

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
1,415,654
(75,991)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
4,461,829
4,537,820

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
5,877,483
4,461,829


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
5,877,483
4,461,829


The notes on pages 16 to 30 form part of these financial statements.

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CHELMER FOODS LIMITED
 

ANALYSIS OF NET DEBT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025




At 1 April 2024
Cash flows
At 31 March 2025
£

£

£

Cash at bank and in hand

4,461,829

1,415,654

5,877,483

Debt due within 1 year

(1,919,022)

(113,551)

(2,032,573)

Liquid investments

242,551

65,641

308,192


2,785,358
1,367,744
4,153,102

The notes on pages 16 to 30 form part of these financial statements.

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CHELMER FOODS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1.


General information

Chelmer Foods Limited is a private company, limited by shares, registered in England and Wales. The company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the company information page. 
The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£). Amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest pound.

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 (see note 3).

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. In assessing whether the going concern assumption is appropriate, management takes into account all available information about the future, such as cashflow and budget forecasts, which are at least, but not limited to, twelve months from the date when the financial statements are authorised for issue. The basis is considered appropriate by the directors.
The financial statements do not include any adjustments that would be required if the going concern concept was not deemed appropriate.

 
2.3

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.

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CHELMER FOODS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.4

Turnover

Turnover is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the company and the turnover can be reliably measured. Turnover 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 turnover is recognised:

Sale of goods

Turnover 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 turnover 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.

 
2.5

Operating leases: the company as lessee

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

 
2.6

Interest income

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

 
2.7

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to the profit and loss account 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.

 
2.8

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 the profit and loss account 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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CHELMER FOODS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.9

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the profit and loss account 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.

 
2.10

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 method and on a reducing balance basis.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Freehold property
-
2%
straight line
Office equipment
-
15%
reducing balance
Computer equipment
-
25%
reducing balance

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 the profit and loss account.

 
2.11

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

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CHELMER FOODS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.12

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 the profit and loss account.

 
2.13

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.

 
2.14

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.

In the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the company's cash management.

 
2.15

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.

 
2.16

Holiday pay accrual

A liability is recognised to the extent of any unused holiday pay entitlement which is accrued at the balance sheet date and carried forward to future periods. This is measured at the undiscounted salary cost of the future holiday entitlement so accrued at the balance sheet date.

 
2.17

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are recognised when an event has taken place that gives rise to a legal or constructive obligation, a transfer of economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made.
Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
 
Increases in provisions are generally charged as an expense to the profit and loss account.

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CHELMER FOODS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.18

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 receivables, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price including transaction costs 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.

Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The company's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other receivables due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.

Other financial assets

Other financial assets, which includes investments in equity instruments which are not classified as subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the recognised transaction price. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with the changes in fair value being recognised in the profit and loss account. Where other financial assets are not publicly traded, hence their fair value cannot be measured reliably, they are measured at cost less impairment.

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting date. 

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 and loss account.
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instruments 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 payables, bank loans and other loans are initially measured at their transaction price after transaction costs. When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. 
 
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CHELMER FOODS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.18
Financial instruments (continued)


Financial liabilities (continued)
Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.
Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade payables are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade payables 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.

Other financial instruments

Derivatives, including forward exchange contracts, futures contracts and interest rate swaps, are not classified as basic financial instruments. These are initially recognised at fair value on the date the derivative contract is entered into, with costs being charged to the profit and loss account. They are subsequently measured at fair value with changes in the profit and loss account.

Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions as set out in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through the profit and loss account. This recognition and measurement would also apply to financial instruments where the performance is evaluated on a fair value basis as with a documented risk management or investment strategy.

Derecognition of financial instruments

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the company transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the company will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

  
2.19

Share capital

Ordinary shares are classified as equity.

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CHELMER FOODS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

3.


Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

Valuation of stocks
The company makes and estimate of the net realisable value of the goods it holds for resale, based in the condition and age of the goods held. Management also consider current and future market conditions that may have an affect on the value of the products. An impairment provision is made where net realisable value is estimated to be lower than the cost.
Impairment of debtors
The company makes an estimate of the recoverable value of trade an other debtors. Managements considers factors including current credit rating of the debtor, the ageing profile of debtors and historical experience.


4.


Turnover

The whole of the turnover is attributable to the one principal activity of the company.

Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

2025
2024
£
£

United Kingdom
99,839,727
83,450,168

Rest of Europe
7,422,255
5,839,352

Rest of the world
510,164
71,120

107,772,146
89,360,640



5.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging\(crediting):

2025
2024
£
£

Depreciation - owned assets
77,141
80,769

Exchange differences
(94,365)
(555,485)

Other operating lease rentals
432,910
389,565


6.


Auditor's remuneration

During the year, the company obtained the following services from the company's auditor and its associates:


2025
2024
£
£

Fees payable to the company's auditor and its associates for the audit of the company's financial statements
35,800
35,000

Fees payable to the company's auditor and its associates in respect of:

All non-audit services not included above
21,155
19,161

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CHELMER FOODS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

7.


Employees

Staff costs, including directors' remuneration, were as follows:


2025
2024
£
£

Wages and salaries
2,486,110
2,033,959

Social security costs
271,874
209,112

Cost of defined contribution scheme
200,717
126,544

2,958,701
2,369,615


The average monthly number of employees, including the directors, during the year was as follows:


        2025
        2024
            No.
            No.







Office and management
53
48


8.


Directors' remuneration

2025
2024
£
£

Directors' emoluments
989,879
807,400

Company contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
159,421
97,071

1,149,300
904,471


During the year retirement benefits were accruing to 6 directors (2024: 5) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.

The highest paid director received remuneration of £287,212 (2024: £227,180).

The value of the company's contributions paid to a defined contribution pension scheme in respect of the highest paid director amounted to £50,000 (2024: £50,000).


9.


Interest receivable

2025
2024
£
£


Other interest receivable
55,881
54,482

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CHELMER FOODS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

10.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2025
2024
£
£


Bank interest payable
6,183
125

Other loan interest payable
113,822
111,867

120,005
111,992


11.


Taxation


2025
2024
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
496,964
1,254,318


Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
(89,939)
(37,499)


407,025
1,216,819

Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is lower than (2024:higher than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024:25%). The differences are explained below:

2025
2024
£
£


Profit before tax
2,410,926
4,516,509


Profit multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024: 25%)
602,732
1,129,127

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
1,679
162,742

Capital allowances for year in excess of depreciation
-
(75,050)

Fixed asset differences
51,469
-

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods
(216,061)
-

Other timing differences leading to an increase (decrease) in taxation
(16,384)
-

Non-taxable income
(16,410)
-

Total tax charge for the year
407,025
1,216,819

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CHELMER FOODS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

12.


Tangible fixed assets





Freehold property
Fixtures and fittings
Total

£
£
£



Cost


At 1 April 2024
484,080
780,243
1,264,323


Additions
-
134,737
134,737


Transfers intra group
(65,535)
-
(65,535)


Disposals
(418,545)
(130,872)
(549,417)



At 31 March 2025

-
784,108
784,108



Depreciation


At 1 April 2024
117,193
396,526
513,719


Charge for the year
-
77,141
77,141


Disposals
(117,193)
(122,362)
(239,555)



At 31 March 2025

-
351,305
351,305



Net book value



At 31 March 2025
-
432,803
432,803



At 31 March 2024
366,887
383,717
750,604




The net book value of land and buildings may be further analysed as follows:


2025
2024
£
£

Freehold
-
366,887



13.


Fixed asset investments





Investments in subsidiary companies

£



Cost


At 1 April 2024
89,056



At 31 March 2025
89,056




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CHELMER FOODS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Subsidiary undertaking


The following was a subsidiary undertaking of the company:

Name

Registered office

Class of shares

Holding

Chelmer Foods Gida
Turkey
Ordinary
100%

The aggregate of the share capital and reserves as at 31 March 2025 and the profit or loss for the year ended on that date for the subsidiary undertaking were as follows:

Name
Aggregate of share capital and reserves
Profit

Chelmer Foods Gida

243,372
110,429


14.


Stocks

2025
2024
£
£

Finished goods and goods for resale
19,341,838
16,531,857



15.


Debtors

2025
2024
£
£


Trade debtors
19,194,643
15,681,463

Amounts owed by group undertakings
3,598,085
6,788,900

Other debtors
-
186,160

Corporation tax repayable
461,017
-

Prepayments and accrued income
284,730
289,847

VAT repayable
114,623
24,617

Financial instruments
308,192
242,551

23,961,290
23,213,538


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CHELMER FOODS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

16.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2025
2024
£
£

Trade creditors
9,225,337
10,985,249

Amounts owed to group undertakings
156,755
-

Corporation tax
-
732,019

Other taxation and social security
291,017
261,052

Directors' current accounts
2,032,573
1,919,022

Other creditors
5,639,931
802,119

Accruals and deferred income
330,642
235,170

17,676,255
14,934,631


The company’s  facilities are secured by a debenture including a fixed charge over all present freehold and leasehold property; a fixed charge and a floating charge over all assets and undertakings, both present and future, dated 25 November 1998. 


17.


Financial instruments

2025
2024
£
£

Financial assets


Derivative financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss
308,192
242,551




Derivative financial instruments are initially measured at a fair value at the date on which a derivative contract is entered into and subsequently measured at a fair value through profit or loss.
The company uses derivatives in the form of forward foreign currency contracts to facilitate the purchase of goods invoiced in foreign currencies. The fair value of the contract at the year end is computed by comparison of the contract rate with the rate of an equivalent instrument at the balance sheet date.

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CHELMER FOODS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

18.


Deferred taxation




2025


£






At beginning of year
(179,920)


Charged to the profit and loss account
89,939



At end of year
(89,981)

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

2025
2024
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
(90,596)
(119,282)

Fair value adjustment derivatives
-
(60,638)

Short term timing differences
615
-

(89,981)
(179,920)


19.


Share capital

2025
2024
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



1,000 (2024: 1,000) Ordinary shares of £1 each
1,000
1,000



20.


Reserves

Profit and loss account

The profit and loss account represents cumulative profits and losses net of dividends and other adjustments. Also included in the profit and loss account is the following fair value reserve in respect of derivative financial instruments:


21.


Pension commitments

The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund. Contributions totalling £Nil (2024: £105,750) were payable to the fund at the reporting date and are included in accruals.

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CHELMER FOODS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

22.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 March 2025 the company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:

2025
2024
£
£


Not later than 1 year
376,661
340,911

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
1,066,163
986,601

1,442,824
1,327,512


23.


Related party transactions


2025
2024
£
£

Entities with control, joint control or significant influence over the entity
 
Amounts due from related party
3,503,713
6,779,769
 
Entities with control, joint control or significant influence over the entity
 
Purchases
-
41,060
 
Amounts due to related party
62,382
7,035
62,382
48,095
Key management personnel of the entity
 
Amounts due to related parties
2,032,573
1,919,022
 
Other related parties
 
Remuneration paid to family members of key management personnel
67,098
61,718

During the year, a total of key management personnel compensation of £1,105,059 (2024: £900,518) was paid.
Key management personnel include all persons that have authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the company.
Amounts owed to key management personnel of the entity accrue interest at a rate of 6.25% per annum. 

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CHELMER FOODS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

24.


Controlling party

The controlling party is Chelmer UK Holdings Limited.
The ultimate controlling party is the Weaire family.
Chelmer Foods Limited is exempt from the requirement to prepare consolidated financial statements on the grounds that it is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chelmer UK Holdings Limited.
Chelmer UK Holdings Limited is the parent of the smallest and largest group into which the results and the financial position of Chelmer Foods Limited are consolidated. Copies of the financial statements of Chelmer UK Holdings Limited are available from its registered office at 220 The Courtyard Skyline 120 Business Park, Great Notley, Braintree, Essex, England, CM77 7AA or from the Registrar of Companies.


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