Company registration number 08323086 (England and Wales)
BIG BEAR GLAMPING LTD
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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BIG BEAR GLAMPING LTD
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 6
BIG BEAR GLAMPING LTD
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
31 March 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
3
2,977
Tangible assets
4
28,119
39,278
28,119
42,255
Current assets
Debtors
5
307,177
323,064
Cash at bank and in hand
19,067
13,165
326,244
336,229
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(367,945)
(366,417)
Net current liabilities
(41,701)
(30,188)
Total assets less current liabilities
(13,582)
12,067
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
7
(33,024)
(41,661)
Net liabilities
(46,606)
(29,594)
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
110
110
Profit and loss reserves
(46,716)
(29,704)
Total equity
(46,606)
(29,594)
BIG BEAR GLAMPING LTD
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
31 March 2025
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For the financial year ended 31 March 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 24 November 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr M H S Ropner
Director
Company registration number 08323086 (England and Wales)
BIG BEAR GLAMPING LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Big Bear Glamping Ltd is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Camp Hill, Kirklington, Bedale, DL8 2LS.
1.1
Accounting convention
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Turnover
Turnover represents amounts receivable, shown where applicable net of VAT, for goods and services.
The turnover of the company is primarily derived from the provision of weddings and events.
Revenue from the sale of food and drink stock is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer (usually on provision of the items).
Rent received represents revenue earned under a contract to provide the hire of the venue. Revenue is recognised as earned when, and to the extent that, the company obtains the right to consideration in exchange for its performance under these contracts. It is measured at the fair value of the right to consideration, which represents amounts chargeable to clients.
Administrative charges on cancelled bookings are recognised at the date of cancellation.
1.3
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill
Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.
Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably; the intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights; and the intangible asset is separable from the entity.
Amortisation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Website
3 years straight line
1.4
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
BIG BEAR GLAMPING LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Leasehold land and buildings
10 years straight line
Plant and equipment
5 years straight line
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.
1.5
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.6
Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ 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 debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method 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. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Classification of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans and loans from fellow group companies, 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. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
1.7
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.
BIG BEAR GLAMPING LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.8
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
2
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2025
2024
Number
Number
Total
6
10
3
Intangible fixed assets
Website
£
Cost
At 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025
10,892
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 April 2024
7,915
Amortisation charged for the year
2,977
At 31 March 2025
10,892
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024
2,977
4
Tangible fixed assets
Land and buildings
Plant and machinery etc
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025
11,102
157,917
169,019
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2024
4,515
125,226
129,741
Depreciation charged in the year
413
10,746
11,159
At 31 March 2025
4,928
135,972
140,900
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
6,174
21,945
28,119
At 31 March 2024
6,587
32,691
39,278
BIG BEAR GLAMPING LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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5
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
44,830
28,834
Amounts owed by group undertakings
253,586
284,474
Other debtors
8,761
9,756
307,177
323,064
6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Bank loans
10,182
10,000
Trade creditors
13,130
26,638
Corporation tax
(26)
Other taxation and social security
19,456
18,783
Deferred income
142,973
214,276
Other creditors
164,182
83,047
Accruals and deferred income
18,048
13,673
367,945
366,417
7
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025
2024
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
2,913
13,276
Other creditors
30,111
28,385
33,024
41,661
8
Related party transactions
Balances with related parties
Amounts owed by
Amounts owed to
related parties
related parties
2025
2024
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
Other related parties
163,903
9
Parent company
The company's immediate parent is Hill Farm Holdings Limited incorporated in England and Wales.
The company's ultimate controlling party is Mr RJB Ropner and Mrs JL Ropner.