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Registered number:  12830618














ADVANCED GROWERS LTD
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025


 
ADVANCED GROWERS LTD
REGISTERED NUMBER: 12830618

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2025

2025
2024
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
  
5,421
5,721

Tangible assets
 5 
2,016,747
2,275,364

  
2,022,168
2,281,085

Current assets
  

Stocks
  
677,437
743,261

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 6 
1,578,687
1,157,367

Cash at bank and in hand
 7 
1,051
5,709

  
2,257,175
1,906,337

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 8 
(786,442)
(693,860)

Net current assets
  
 
 
1,470,733
 
 
1,212,477

Total assets less current liabilities
  
3,492,901
3,493,562

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 9 
(7,922,836)
(6,322,294)

  

Net liabilities
  
(4,429,935)
(2,828,732)


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
  
252
252

Share premium account
  
49,348
49,348

Profit and loss account
  
(4,479,535)
(2,878,332)

  
(4,429,935)
(2,828,732)


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ADVANCED GROWERS LTD
REGISTERED NUMBER: 12830618
    
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2025

The directors consider that the Company is entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and members have not required the Company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

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.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - small entities.

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

The Company has opted not to file the statement of income and retained earnings in accordance with provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

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




R L Lucken
Director

Date: 5 May 2026

The notes on pages 3 to 10 form part of these financial statements.

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ADVANCED GROWERS LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

1.


General information

The company is a private company limited by shares, which is incorporated under the Companies Act
2006 and registered in England (no. 12830618). The address of the registered office is The Plaza C/O Langtons, 11th Floor, 100 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom, L3 9QJ.
These financial statements present information about the company as an individual undertaking; it is not
a member of a group of companies. The principal activity of the company is that of hydroponic plant propagation.
The presentation currency of these financial statements is £ sterling; the financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

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 requirements and the Companies Act 2006. 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 following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue 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 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.

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ADVANCED GROWERS LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.3

Operating leases: the Company as lessee

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

 
2.4

Interest income

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

 
2.5

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to profit or loss 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.

 
2.6

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 profit or loss 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.

 
2.7

Current and deferred taxation

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


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ADVANCED GROWERS LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.8

Intangible assets

Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.

All intangible assets are considered to have a finite useful life. If a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made, the useful life shall not exceed ten years.

 
2.9

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.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Leasehold improvements
-
5% On cost
Plant and machinery
-
10% - 20% On cost
Computer equipment
-
33% On cost

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 profit or loss.

 
2.10

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 profit or loss.

 
2.11

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.

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ADVANCED GROWERS LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.12

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.

 
2.13

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.

 
2.14

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 profit or loss.


3.


Employees




The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 5 (2024 - 24).

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ADVANCED GROWERS LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

4.


Intangible assets




Patents

£



Cost


At 1 September 2024
6,023



At 31 August 2025

6,023



Amortisation


At 1 September 2024
301


Charge for the year on owned assets
301



At 31 August 2025

602



Net book value



At 31 August 2025
5,421



At 31 August 2024
5,721



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ADVANCED GROWERS LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

5.


Tangible fixed assets





Short-term leasehold property
Plant and machinery
Computer equipment
Total

£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 September 2024
157,515
2,298,544
3,212
2,459,271


Additions
-
2,047
-
2,047


Disposals
-
(37,500)
-
(37,500)



At 31 August 2025

157,515
2,263,091
3,212
2,423,818



Depreciation


At 1 September 2024
25,510
156,947
1,449
183,906


Charge for the year on owned assets
7,876
225,156
1,071
234,103


Disposals
-
(10,938)
-
(10,938)



At 31 August 2025

33,386
371,165
2,520
407,071



Net book value



At 31 August 2025
124,129
1,891,926
692
2,016,747



At 31 August 2024
132,005
2,141,596
1,763
2,275,364


6.


Debtors

2025
2024
£
£


Trade debtors
5,159
894

Other debtors
1,830
71,352

Prepayments and accrued income
538
333

Deferred taxation
1,571,160
1,084,788

1,578,687
1,157,367


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ADVANCED GROWERS LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

7.


Cash and cash equivalents

2025
2024
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
1,051
5,709

1,051
5,709



8.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2025
2024
£
£

Trade creditors
223,010
139,073

Other taxation and social security
7,653
3,039

Other creditors
3,779
748

Accruals and deferred income
552,000
551,000

786,442
693,860



9.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2025
2024
£
£

Other creditors
7,922,836
6,322,294

7,922,836
6,322,294


The following liabilities were secured:

2025
2024
£
£



Other creditors
7,600,336
5,999,794

7,600,336
5,999,794

Details of security provided:

The other creditors are secured by fixed and floating charges held against the assets of the company. 

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ADVANCED GROWERS LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

10.


Pension commitments

The Company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Company  in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Company  to the fund and amounted to £1,199 (2024: £4,971) . Contributions totalling £226 (2024: £749) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.


11.


Related party transactions

Included in creditors is an amount of £3,553 (2024: £46,125 debtor) owed to Melior Engineering Limited, a company which shares key management personnel with Advanced Growers Ltd. The loan is repayable on demand and no interest has been charged.
During the the company received services for a consideration of £123,337 (2024: £104,625) from Fieldfare.
Fieldfare is an unincorporated business which shares key management personnel with Advanced Growers Ltd.


12.


Controlling party

There is no controlling party.

 
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