REGISTERED NUMBER: 04793839 (England and Wales)

Unaudited Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31st March 2025

for

KIRBYS COACHES

(RAYLEIGH) LTD

Page

Company Information

1

Chartered Accountants' Report

2

Balance Sheet

3

Notes to the Financial Statements

5

DIRECTORS:

Mr S E J Kirby

Mrs K E Kirby

SECRETARY:

Ms S M E S Kirby

REGISTERED OFFICE:

Monometer House

Rectory Grove

Leigh on Sea

Essex

SS9 2HN

REGISTERED NUMBER:

04793839 (England and Wales)

ACCOUNTANTS:

Barrons Limited

Chartered Accountants

Monometer House

Rectory Grove

Leigh on Sea

Essex

SS9 2HN

The following reproduces the text of the report prepared for the directors in respect of the company's annual unaudited financial statements. In accordance with the Companies Act 2006, the company is only required to file a Balance Sheet. Readers are cautioned that the Profit and Loss Account and certain other primary statements and the Report of the Directors are not required to be filed with the Registrar of Companies.

In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have prepared for your approval the financial statements of Kirbys Coaches (Rayleigh) Ltd for the year ended 31st March 2025 which comprise the Profit and Loss Account, Balance Sheet, Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes 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 within the ICAEW's regulations and guidance at http://www.icaew.com/en/membership/regulations-standards-and-guidance.

This report is made solely to the Board of Directors of Kirbys Coaches (Rayleigh) Ltd, as a body, in accordance with our terms of engagement. Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the financial statements of Kirbys Coaches (Rayleigh) Ltd and state those matters that we have agreed to state to the Board of Directors of Kirbys Coaches (Rayleigh) Ltd, as a body, in this report in accordance with ICAEW Technical Release 07/16AAF. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than Kirbys Coaches (Rayleigh) Ltd and its Board of Directors, as a body, for our work or for this report.

It is your duty to ensure that Kirbys Coaches (Rayleigh) Ltd has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare statutory financial statements that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and loss of Kirbys Coaches (Rayleigh) Ltd. You consider that Kirbys Coaches (Rayleigh) Ltd 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 financial statements of Kirbys Coaches (Rayleigh) Ltd. 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 financial statements.

Barrons Limited

Chartered Accountants

Monometer House

Rectory Grove

Leigh on Sea

Essex

SS9 2HN

23rd December 2025

FIXED ASSETS

Intangible assets

4

6,000

14,000

Tangible assets

5

668,662

728,016

674,662

742,016

CURRENT ASSETS

Stocks

2,896

10,944

Debtors

6

381,934

451,806

Cash at bank and in hand

57,563

110,758

442,393

573,508

CREDITORS

Amounts falling due within one year

7

1,605,389

1,533,140

NET CURRENT LIABILITIES

(1,162,996

)

(959,632

)

TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES

(488,334

)

(217,616

)

CREDITORS

Amounts falling due after more than one year

8

38,790

140,401

NET LIABILITIES

(527,124

)

(358,017

)

CAPITAL AND RESERVES

Called up share capital

1,000

1,000

Revaluation reserve

72,300

72,300

Retained earnings

(600,424

)

(431,317

)

SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS

(527,124

)

(358,017

)

The company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31st March 2025.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for:

(a)	ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and

(b)

preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of each financial year and of its profit or loss for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company.

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

In accordance with Section 444 of the Companies Act 2006, the Profit and Loss Account has not been delivered.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 23rd December 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:

Mr S E J Kirby - Director

1.	STATUTORY INFORMATION

Kirbys Coaches (Rayleigh) Ltd 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.

2.	ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" including the provisions of Section 1A "Small Entities" and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Turnover

The 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 the revenue is recognised:

Sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:

-

the Company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;

-

the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;

-

the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;

-

it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and

-

the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

Rendering of services

Revenue from a contract to provide services is recognised in the period in which the services are provided in accordance with the stage of completion of the contract when all of the following conditions are satisfied:

-

the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;

-

it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the contract;

-

the stage of completion of the contract at the end of the reporting period can be measured reliably; and

-

the costs incurred and the costs to complete the contract can be measured reliably.

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the amount paid in connection with the acquisition of the company's trading activities at the date of acquisition. Subsequent to initial recognition, Goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is amortised on a straight line basis to the Profit and Loss Account over its useful economic life.

The estimated useful life is as follows:

Goodwill - Straight line over 10 years

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets 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 residual value over their estimated useful lives, using either a straight line or reducing balance method, as indicated below.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Plant and machinery etc

- 20% on reducing balance, 20% on cost and over the operating life of the asset

No depreciation is charged on the freehold land because any such charge would be immaterial due to the long useful economic life and high residual value of the land.

The Heritage fleet are not depreciated and are carried at historic cost or fair value depending upon management's assessment of the individual vehicles. The Heritage Fleet by its nature means the vehicles have very high residual values and are maintained to a high level meaning any depreciation would not be appropriate.

The acquisition cost of cherished number plates, which amounts to £45,300 (2024: £45,300) and which forms part of the cost of motor vehicles, is not subject to depreciation.

The asset's 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.

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and 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 and loss.

Taxation

Taxation for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Profit and Loss Account, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity.

Current or deferred taxation assets and liabilities are not discounted.

Current tax is recognised at the amount of tax payable using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the balance sheet date.

Timing differences arise from the inclusion of income and expenses in tax assessments in periods different from those in which they are recognised in financial statements. Deferred tax is measured using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the year end and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference.

Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits.

Hire purchase and leasing commitments

Assets obtained under hire purchase contracts or finance leases are capitalised in the balance sheet. Those held under hire purchase contracts are depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Those held under finance leases are depreciated over their estimated useful lives or the lease term, whichever is the shorter.

The interest element of these obligations is charged to profit or loss over the relevant period. The capital element of the future payments is treated as a liability.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the company's pension scheme are charged to profit or loss in the period to which they relate.

Financial instruments

The Company only enters into basic financial instruments transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors, loans from banks and other third parties, loans to related parties and investments in non-puttable ordinary shares.

Financial assets that are measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in profit and loss.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the Balance Sheet when there is an 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.

Debtors

Basic financial assets, including trade and other debtors, are initially recognised at transaction price, 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. Such assets are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

Creditors

Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other creditors, loans from third parties and loans from related parties, are initially recognised at transaction price, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Such instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost using effective interest method, less any impairment.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are represented by cash in hand, deposits held at call with financial institutions, and other short-term highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.

3.	EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS

The average number of employees during the year was 22 (2024 - 21 ) .

4.	INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Goodwill

£

COST

At 1st April 2024

and 31st March 2025

160,000

AMORTISATION

At 1st April 2024

146,000

Charge for year

8,000

At 31st March 2025

154,000

NET BOOK VALUE

At 31st March 2025

6,000

At 31st March 2024

14,000

5.	TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Plant and

Land and

machinery

buildings

etc

Totals

£

£

£

COST

At 1st April 2024

and 31st March 2025

287,850

1,063,282

1,351,132

DEPRECIATION

At 1st April 2024

-

623,116

623,116

Charge for year

-

59,354

59,354

At 31st March 2025

-

682,470

682,470

NET BOOK VALUE

At 31st March 2025

287,850

380,812

668,662

At 31st March 2024

287,850

440,166

728,016

Tangible fixed assets were valued on an open market basis on 31st March 2025 by the company directors.

6.

DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

2025

2024

as restated

£

£

Trade debtors

3,920

825

Other debtors

378,014

450,981

381,934

451,806

7.

CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

2025

2024

as restated

£

£

Bank loans and overdrafts

122,442

31,287

Hire purchase contracts (see note 9)

73,749

68,410

Trade creditors

1,309,903

1,318,777

Taxation and social security

25,377

52,258

Other creditors

73,918

62,408

1,605,389

1,533,140

8.

CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR

2025

2024

as restated

£

£

Bank loans

38,790

60,725

Hire purchase contracts (see note 9)

-

79,676

38,790

140,401

9.	LEASING AGREEMENTS

Minimum lease payments fall due as follows:

Hire purchase

contracts

2025

2024

as restated

£

£

Net obligations repayable:

Within one year

73,749

68,410

Between one and five years

-

79,676

73,749

148,086

Non-cancellable

operating leases

2025

2024

as restated

£

£

Within one year

23,492

3,260

Between one and five years

10,871

-

34,363

3,260

10.	SECURED DEBTS

The following secured debts are included within creditors:

2025

2024

as restated

£

£

Bank overdraft

13,475

-

Bank loans

147,757

92,012

Hire purchase contracts

73,749

148,086

234,981

240,098

Hire purchase contracts are secured against the assets to which they relate.

The bank loans and overdrafts are secured against a debenture, the deeds relating to the Princess Road premises, and personal guarantees from the directors.

The Bounce Back Loan is secured by the Bounce Bank Loan Scheme provided by the government during the coronavirus outbreak.

11.	RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

The following advances and credits to the director subsisted during the year ended 31st March 2025 and the year ended 31st March 2024:

2025

2024

£

£

Balance outstanding at start of year

(3,787

)

(9,012

)

Amounts advanced

11,354

6,689

Amounts repaid

(5,431

)

(1,464

)

Balance outstanding at end of year

2,136

(3,787

)