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Registered number: 08468383
Bates Alarms Limited
Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 July 2025
BBK Partnership
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors
1 Beauchamp Court
10 Victors Way
Barnet
Hertfordshire
EN5 5TZ
Bates Alarms Limited
Contents
Contents

| Page
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Company Information | 1
Statement of Financial Position | 2—3
Notes to the Financial Statements | 4—8

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Bates Alarms Limited
Company Information
For The Year Ended 31 July 2025
Company Information

Directors | Mr S Bates
| Mrs S Bates
Company Number | 08468383
Registered Office | 1 Beauchamp Court
| 10 Victors Way
| Barnet
| Hertfordshire
| EN5 5TZ
Accountants | BBK Partnership
| Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors
| 1 Beauchamp Court
| 10 Victors Way
| Barnet
| Hertfordshire
| EN5 5TZ

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Bates Alarms Limited
Statement of Financial Position
As At 31 July 2025
Statement of Financial Position
Registered number: 08468383

| 2025 | 2024
--- | --- | ---
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £
FIXED ASSETS
Intangible Assets | 4 |  | 260,928 |  | 280,128
Tangible Assets | 5 |  | 238,863 |  | 256,452
|  |  | 499,791 |  | 536,580
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks | 6 | 13,100 |  | 14,635 |
Debtors | 7 | 251,057 |  | 273,022 |
Cash at bank and in hand |  | 69 |  | 50 |
|  | 264,226 |  | 287,707 |
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year | 8 | (746,452 ) |  | (769,792 ) |
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) |  |  | (482,226 ) |  | (482,085 )
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |  |  | 17,565 |  | 54,495
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year | 9 |  | (11,460 ) |  | (53,696 )
PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES
Deferred Taxation |  |  | (3,473 ) |  | -
NET ASSETS |  |  | 2,632 |  | 799
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Called up share capital | 13 |  | 2 |  | 2
Income Statement |  |  | 2,630 |  | 797
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS |  |  | 2,632 |  | 799

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Bates Alarms Limited
Statement of Financial Position (continued)
As At 31 July 2025
For the year ending 31 July 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 in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The company has taken advantage of section 444(1) of the Companies Act 2006 and opted not to deliver to the registrar a copy of the company's Income Statement.
On behalf of the board

Mr S Bates Director | Mrs S Bates Director
31/10/2025

The notes on pages 4 to 8 form part of these financial statements.
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Bates Alarms Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 July 2025
Notes to the Financial Statements
1. General Information
Bates Alarms Limited is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number 08468383 . The registered office is 1 Beauchamp Court, 10 Victors Way, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 5TZ.
2. Accounting Policies
2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 section 1A Small Entities "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006.
2.2. Going Concern Disclosure
The directors have not identified any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern.
2.3. Turnover
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes.
2.4. Intangible Fixed Assets and Amortisation - Goodwill
Goodwill is the difference between amounts paid on the acquisition of a business and the fair value of the separable net assets. It is amortised to income statement over its estimated economic life of 25 years.
2.5. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:

Leasehold | Nil
Plant & Machinery | 25% on reducing balance
Motor Vehicles | 25% on reducing balance
Fixtures & Fittings | 20% on reducing balance
Computer Equipment | 25% on reducing balance

2.6. Leasing and Hire Purchase Contracts
Assets obtained under finance leases are capitalised as tangible fixed assets. Assets acquired under finance leases are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and their useful lives. Assets acquired under hire purchase contracts are depreciated over their useful lives. Finance leases are those where substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership are assumed by the company. Obligations under such agreements are included in the creditors net of the finance charge allocated to future periods. The finance element of the rental payment is charged to the income statement so as to produce a constant periodic rate of charge on the net obligation outstanding in each period.
Rentals applicable to operating leases where substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership remain with the lessor are charged to the income statement as incurred.
2.7. Stocks and Work in Progress
Stocks and work in progress are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value after making due allowance for obsolete and slow-moving stocks. Cost includes all direct costs and an appropriate proportion of fixed and variable overheads. Work-in-progress is reflected in the accounts on a contract by contract basis by recording turnover and related costs as contract activity progresses.
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Bates Alarms Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 July 2025
2.8. Taxation
Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from profit as reported in the statement of comprehensive income because of items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and items that are never taxable or deductible. The company's liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.
Deferred tax is recognised on timing differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable timing differences. Deferred tax assets are generally recognised for all deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which those deductible timing differences can be utilised. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in which the liability is settled or the asset realised, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. Deferred tax liabilities are presented within provisions for liabilities and deferred tax assets within debtors. The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and assets reflect the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the Company expects, at the end of the reporting period, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities.
Current and deferred tax are recognised in profit or loss for the year, except when they relate to items that are recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case current and deferred tax are recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.
2.9. Pensions
The company operates a defined pension contribution scheme. Contributions are charged to the income statement as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme.
3. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees, including directors, during the year was: 8 (2024: 8)
8 8
4. Intangible Assets

| Goodwill
--- | ---
| £
Cost
As at 1 August 2024 | 480,000
As at 31 July 2025 | 480,000
Amortisation
As at 1 August 2024 | 199,872
Provided during the period | 19,200
As at 31 July 2025 | 219,072
Net Book Value
As at 31 July 2025 | 260,928
As at 1 August 2024 | 280,128

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Bates Alarms Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 July 2025
5. Tangible Assets

| Land & Property
--- | ---
| Leasehold | Plant & Machinery | Motor Vehicles | Fixtures & Fittings
| £ | £ | £ | £
Cost
As at 1 August 2024 | 126,522 | 89,646 | 207,397 | 9,637
Additions | - | - | 12,999 | 8,092
Disposals | - | - | (23,518 ) | -
As at 31 July 2025 | 126,522 | 89,646 | 196,878 | 17,729
Depreciation
As at 1 August 2024 | - | 81,863 | 95,484 | 1,927
Provided during the period | - | 1,946 | 29,833 | 3,161
Disposals | - | - | (17,937 ) | -
As at 31 July 2025 | - | 83,809 | 107,380 | 5,088
Net Book Value
As at 31 July 2025 | 126,522 | 5,837 | 89,498 | 12,641
As at 1 August 2024 | 126,522 | 7,783 | 111,913 | 7,710

| Computer Equipment | Total
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Cost
As at 1 August 2024 | 15,333 | 448,535
Additions | 3,296 | 24,387
Disposals | - | (23,518 )
As at 31 July 2025 | 18,629 | 449,404
Depreciation
As at 1 August 2024 | 12,809 | 192,083
Provided during the period | 1,455 | 36,395
Disposals | - | (17,937 )
As at 31 July 2025 | 14,264 | 210,541
Net Book Value
As at 31 July 2025 | 4,365 | 238,863
As at 1 August 2024 | 2,524 | 256,452

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Bates Alarms Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 July 2025
6. Stocks

| 2025 |  | 2024
--- | --- | --- | ---
| £ |  | £
Stock | 13,100 |  | 14,635

7. Debtors

| 2025 |  | 2024
--- | --- | --- | ---
| £ |  | £
Due within one year
Trade debtors | 61,205 |  | 60,158
Prepayments and accrued income | 3,089 |  | 2,974
Directors' loan accounts | 133,800 |  | 156,927
| 198,094 |  | 220,059
Due after more than one year
Corporation tax recoverable assets | 52,963 |  | 52,963
| 251,057 |  | 273,022

8. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year

| 2025 |  | 2024
--- | --- | --- | ---
| £ |  | £
Net obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts | 36,569 |  | 32,405
Trade creditors | 57,219 |  | 103,882
Bank loans and overdrafts | 2,438 |  | 16,898
Corporation tax | 223,708 |  | 171,126
Other taxes and social security | 3,550 |  | 3,295
VAT | 30,830 |  | 35,182
Net wages | 17,567 |  | 16,572
Credit card (visa) | 1,431 |  | 1,704
American express | 13,479 |  | 15,652
Pension | 1,147 |  | 1,103
Accruals and deferred income | - |  | 900
Payments on account | 358,514 |  | 371,073
| 746,452 |  | 769,792

9. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year

| 2025 |  | 2024
--- | --- | --- | ---
| £ |  | £
Net obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts | 11,460 |  | 53,696

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Bates Alarms Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 July 2025
10. Secured Creditors
The following secureddebts are included within creditors.

| 2025 |  | 2024
--- | --- | --- | ---
| £ |  | £
Net obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts | 48,029 |  | 86,101

11. Obligations Under Finance Leases and Hire Purchase

| 2025 |  | 2024
--- | --- | --- | ---
| £ |  | £
The future minimum finance lease payments are as follows:
Not later than one year | 36,569 |  | 32,405
Later than one year and not later than five years | 11,460 |  | 53,696
| 48,029 |  | 86,101
| 48,029 |  | 86,101

12. Provisions for Liabilities

| Deferred Tax | Total
--- | --- | ---
| £ | £
Additions | 3,473 | 3,473
Balance at 31 July 2025 | 3,473 | 3,473

13. Share Capital

| 2025 |  | 2024
--- | --- | --- | ---
| £ |  | £
Allotted, Called up and fully paid | 2 |  | 2

14. Related Party Transactions
Included in debtors is a balance owed by the directors to the company of £133801 ( 2024 : £ 156,297).
Interest was charged on the loans at the official rate £ 3,267 ( 2024 £2,789 ) and the loans were repaid within 9 months of the year end .
15. Ultimate Controlling Party
The company is under the control of Mr and Mrs Bates by virture of their shareholdings.
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