Company registration number 02723960 (England and Wales)
THE WORLD OF GLASS ENTERPRISES LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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THE WORLD OF GLASS ENTERPRISES LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 5
THE WORLD OF GLASS ENTERPRISES LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
31 March 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
4
736
1,474
Current assets
Stocks
8,002
8,002
Debtors
5
8,287
8,793
Cash at bank and in hand
11,742
1,152
28,031
17,947
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(61,568)
(55,655)
Net current liabilities
(33,537)
(37,708)
Total assets less current liabilities
(32,801)
(36,234)
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
7
(6,293)
(16,141)
Net liabilities
(39,094)
(52,375)
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
2
2
Profit and loss reserves
(39,096)
(52,377)
Total equity
(39,094)
(52,375)
THE WORLD OF GLASS ENTERPRISES LIMITED
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 member has 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 16 December 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
Ms S E Taylor
Director
Company registration number 02723960 (England and Wales)
THE WORLD OF GLASS ENTERPRISES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
The World of Glass Enterprises Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Chalon Way East, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1BX.
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
Going concern
The company cannot continue to trade without the support of its charitable parent company, The World of Glass (St Helens) Limited. In assessing its funding requirements for the future, the trustees of the parent company consider it will continue to receive adequate funding for the foreseeable future. Further details of the going concern consideration can be found in the financial statements of the parent company.true
The directors consider that in preparing the financial statements they have taken into account all information that could reasonably be expected to be available. On this basis they consider it is appropriate to prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis.
1.3
Turnover
Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.
1.4
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
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:
Plant and equipment
25% straight line
Fixtures and fittings
25% 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
Stocks
Stocks are measured at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost includes all costs of purchase, costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the stock to its present location and condition.
THE WORLD OF GLASS ENTERPRISES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.6
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
7
3
Interest payable and similar expenses
2025
2024
£
£
Interest payable and similar expenses includes the following:
Interest payable to group undertakings
2,588
4
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025
3,188
17,618
20,806
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2024
3,188
16,144
19,332
Depreciation charged in the year
738
738
At 31 March 2025
3,188
16,882
20,070
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
736
736
At 31 March 2024
1,474
1,474
5
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
8,287
8,793
THE WORLD OF GLASS ENTERPRISES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Bank loans
9,648
9,648
Trade creditors
2,947
6,059
Amounts owed to group undertakings
22,661
20,073
Taxation and social security
20,726
14,310
Other creditors
5,586
5,565
61,568
55,655
7
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025
2024
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
6,293
16,141
8
Going concern
Although the financial statements show net current liabilities of £33,537 (2024: £37,708) and net liabilities of £39,094 (2024: £52,375), the directors are of the opinion that the financial statements can be prepared on the going concern basis on the grounds that the charitable parent company, The World of Glass (St Helens) Limited will continue to provide support to enable the company to trade profitably in the future.