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STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
The directors present their Strategic report for Lenham Storage Company Limited (the 'Company') with the audited financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2025.
The prime activities of the company during the trading year were those of warehousing and haulage services with a business model centred on storing and delivering ambient food and grocery products.
The company has had a solid trading year, continuing to build on its strong foundations, the results for the year and the financial position of the company are as shown in the annexed statements.
Market conditions have been challenging with significant and unforeseen cost pressures coming out of the November 2024 budget. The Company remains well funded and robust.
Our employees are intrinsic to the success and culture of our family business. As a responsible employer, heavy investment again has been made in wages, something the company always believes important but especially so during the current financial climate.
Employee development through training and internal progression has always been important to the business. The driver, warehouse and administration training teams have helped develop employees’ potential within the business, improve productivity and achieve superb test pass results. The business continues to support and encourage apprenticeships.
The company were proud during the year to maintain BRCGS AA+ accreditation following an unannounced multi day audit for our sites at Aylesford, Lenham and Sittingbourne.
Customer service and client partnership are central to the success of the business. We have continued to build on our highly valued, long-lasting relationships with our customers and several clients during the year formally renewed long term contracts. The business also welcomed a number of new clients during the year.
Reinvestment back into our business and sites has always been important. This trading year saw heavy investment in site maintenance and building projects which follows the company strategy that focuses on success in the long term.
A significant number of the growing fleet was replaced during the trading year with investment in both new technology and more environmentally friendly vehicles and equipment. The gas and electric powered vehicles on the fleet have largely shown positive results with further electric lorries on order.
The company is in a strong position and well placed for the year.
Investment has always been paramount, and this continued during the last 12 months. The company invested heavily to renovate a number of existing warehouse facilities specifically Mainstream and the Drywall units. During the year the final Drywall unit (no 6) was purchased that gave the company control of all suite of buildings at this location. Continual investment also took place in building maintenance on the Lenham site and this will continue for the foreseeable future.
The company again addressed the issue of recruitment and retaining staff by raising pay rates in the year. Costs increased in 2025 again primarily as a result of the increase in the living wage from April which affected all pay rates and the increase in ers nic rate from 13.8% to 15% and significantly the adjustment to the ers nic threshold.
The company is in a strong position and well placed for the year ahead.
The company has had a solid trading year, continuing to build on its strong foundations, the results for the year and the financial position of the company are as shown in the annexed statements.
Market conditions have been challenging with significant and unforeseen cost pressures coming out of the November 2024 budget. The Company remains well funded and robust.
Our employees are intrinsic to the success and culture of our family business. As a responsible employer, heavy investment again has been made in wages, something the company always believes important but especially so during the current financial climate.
Employee development through training and internal progression has always been important to the business. The driver, warehouse and administration training teams have helped develop employees’ potential within the business, improve productivity and achieve superb test pass results. The business continues to support and encourage apprenticeships.
The company were proud during the year to maintain BRCGS AA+ accreditation following an unannounced multi day audit for our sites at Aylesford, Lenham and Sittingbourne.
Customer service and client partnership are central to the success of the business. We have continued to build on our highly valued, long-lasting relationships with our customers and several clients during the year formally renewed long term contracts. The business also welcomed a number of new clients during the year.
Reinvestment back into our business and sites has always been important. This trading year saw heavy investment in site maintenance and building projects which follows the company strategy that focuses on success in the long term.
A significant number of the growing fleet was replaced during the trading year with investment in both new technology and more environmentally friendly vehicles and equipment. The gas and electric powered vehicles on the fleet have largely shown positive results with further electric lorries on order.
The company is in a strong position and well placed for the year.
Investment has always been paramount, and this continued during the last 12 months. The company invested heavily to renovate a number of existing warehouse facilities specifically Mainstream and the Drywall units. During the year the final Drywall unit (no 6) was purchased that gave the company control of all suite of buildings at this location. Continual investment also took place in building maintenance on the Lenham site and this will continue for the foreseeable future.
The company again addressed the issue of recruitment and retaining staff by raising pay rates in the year. Costs increased in 2025 again primarily as a result of the increase in the living wage from April which affected all pay rates and the increase in ers nic rate from 13.8% to 15% and significantly the adjustment to the ers nic threshold.
The company is in a strong position and well placed for the year ahead.
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STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
The Company holds or issues financial instruments in order to achieve three main objectives, being:
(a) to finance its operations;
(b) to manage its exposure to interest and currency risks arising from its operations and from its sources of finance; and
(c) for trading purposes.
In addition, various financial instruments (e.g. trade debtors, trade creditors, accruals and prepayments) arise directly from the Company's operations.
Transactions in financial instruments result in the Company assuming or transferring to another party one or more of the financial risks described below.
(a) to finance its operations;
(b) to manage its exposure to interest and currency risks arising from its operations and from its sources of finance; and
(c) for trading purposes.
In addition, various financial instruments (e.g. trade debtors, trade creditors, accruals and prepayments) arise directly from the Company's operations.
Transactions in financial instruments result in the Company assuming or transferring to another party one or more of the financial risks described below.
Interest rate risk
The Company finances its operations through a combination of retained earnings and hire purchase contracts. Exposure to interest rate fluctuations is controlled by entering into fixed rate agreements.
Credit risk
The Company's principal financial assets are trade debtors. In order to manage credit risk on these debtors the directors set limits for customers based on a combination of payment history and third party credit references. Credit limits are reviewed on a regular basis in conjunction with debt ageing and collection history.
Liquidity risk
The directors monitor the cash levels of the Company to ensure that there are always cash funds available to meet the day to day working capital requirements of the Company. Short term flexibility is achieved through the Company's banking arrangements.
Non-financial risks
The Company's operations involve a large amount of haulage and transport and so there is a risk of delays, accidents and non-compliance with road traffic regulations.
The Board utilise a number of key performance indicators to monitor and manage the business, foremost amongst these are the measurement of turnover, margins and cash flows. These measures indicate the levels of operation achieved, its profitability and the efficiency with which those profits have been turned into cash.
The company also benefited from increases in some key rates negotiated throughout the year but more significantly benefited from reducing our cost base in certain key areas. Revenues increased by 9.9% in the year (2024 = 7.1%) but gross profits decreased by £155,758 as a result of the ongoing renovation costs on new and existing warehouse buildings. Profit for the year before tax but after interest is £889.4k (2024 = £1.48m) with a net margin reported of 1.5% (2024 = 2.75%) The company continues to apply cost savings initiatives where possible and negotiate enhanced rates as and when they fall due.
The company also benefited from increases in some key rates negotiated throughout the year but more significantly benefited from reducing our cost base in certain key areas. Revenues increased by 9.9% in the year (2024 = 7.1%) but gross profits decreased by £155,758 as a result of the ongoing renovation costs on new and existing warehouse buildings. Profit for the year before tax but after interest is £889.4k (2024 = £1.48m) with a net margin reported of 1.5% (2024 = 2.75%) The company continues to apply cost savings initiatives where possible and negotiate enhanced rates as and when they fall due.
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STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
The directors of Lenham Storage, as those of all UK companies, must act in accordance with a set of general duties. These duties are detailed in section 172 of the UK Companies Act 2006 which is summarised below.
A director of a Company must act in the way he/she considers in good faith would be most likely to promote the success of the company for the benefit of its members as a whole, and in doing so have regard amongst other matters to;
A director of a Company must act in the way he/she considers in good faith would be most likely to promote the success of the company for the benefit of its members as a whole, and in doing so have regard amongst other matters to;
1.The likely consequence of any decision in the long term.
2.The interests of the Company’s employees.
3.The need to foster the Company’s business relationships with suppliers, customers and any others.
4.The impact of the Company’s operations on the community and the environment.
5.The desirability of the Company maintaining a reputation for high standards of business conduct, and
6.The need to act fairly between members of the Company.
Each director of Lenham Storage is aware of their obligations on the 6 points above and can seek professional advice from independent advisors known to the Company if required. Lenham Storage has a skilled workforce, so the directors will delegate day to day decisions making to employees in the Company. At all times the board considers how the decisions they make support the Company’s vision and its values and how they promote the success of the Company. The board continues to look for opportunities to expand its operations and its desire to have a Midlands hub remains its ultimate aspirational goal. The directors make strategic decisions based on the short term and long term objectives whether this involves supply chain matters or long term vision in the procuring of warehouse space both owned or rented. As such we continue to look for opportunities, especially in the Sittingbourne area, to support our existing operations there.
Directors uses its regular meetings, both formal and informally, as a way to address and meet its obligations under S172 on the Companies Act 2006 and the stakeholders of the company are discussed. The board of the Company comprises the Chairman, The Managing Director, Finance Director,Transport and Warehousing Directors, IT Director, Commercial Director and Director of Risk Management. The board considers the size and composition is appropriate to its function. In the directors opinion, employees, suppliers and customers represent the stakeholders of the business and the means of their engagement are detailed below.
Employees – We rely on our employees to ensure we deliver a high quality service to our customers be it handling a pallet of stock professionally into the warehouse, administering its arrival and subsequent delivery to the end user and ensuring billing is accurate and timely. We adapt to each clients needs and each client is treated in a bespoke way. On going training is a key part of the company's approach. As an example, we have a longstanding relationship with a forklift training provider who provides forklift training for new warehouse operatives but also ongoing training to our current staff. We also employ a Driver Trainer to assess all our drivers competencies and will intervene where necessary if shortcomings in driving standards are revealed. We also employ a further Driver Trainer whose role is to teach learner both current employees and those applying directly from outside to drive 18T vehicles and guide them through their Class 2 driving test and those with existing Class 2 licenses through the Class 1 test. This has proved successful. It has added additional drivers to its existing driver pool without having to recruit from outside. The Company is committed to attracting the best people, in the appropriate area, retaining and incentivising them to deliver the Companies objectives. Pay rates are continually reviewed to ensure that pay does not fall below accepted industry averages and where it can, pay rates are agreed above these averages.
Customers – Our employees and managers are constantly interacting with our customers to fulfil their requirements. We focus on customer service and this enables the Company to act as an extension of each of our customers operation. Regular contact is maintained via visits to the site, telephone calls and more recently zoom/team video conferencing calls.
Suppliers – We fully understand the role our suppliers play in the delivery of our services. And as such we ensure that our suppliers are paid within their agreed terms. We also ensure there is an open dialogue between our Company and suppliers regarding our ongoing deeds and requirements. The Company ensures suppliers are paid on time within agreed payment terms.
The Company maintains excellent relations with both the local borough and parish councils. During the Covid crisis the Company donated funds to the parish council that was used to provide food deliveries for the elderly and those to unable to shop due to ill health. Noise pollution is a constant issue as the site sits within a large housing area. To alleviate the problem, the Company installed an acoustic fence which runs the length of the site to reduce the noise pollution while at the same time planted spreading plants to hide the length of the fence.
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STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
The Company operates a zero tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking and the Company will act at all times ethically and with integrity in its business dealings.
This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
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DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2025.
The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:
∙select suitable accounting policies for the Company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;
∙make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
∙state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
∙prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £633,169 (2024: £1,105,232).
The directors propose that no dividend is paid (2024 - £Nil).
The directors propose that no dividend is paid (2024 - £Nil).
The directors who served during the year were:
The Company continues to respond to the challenges of the current market by reducing costs where it can, and amending its operational overhead to reflect market conditions.
Disabled employees
Applications for employment by disabled persons are always fully considered bearing in mind the aptitudes of the applicant concerned. In the event of members of staff becoming disabled, every effort is made to ensure their employment by the Company continues. It is company policy that the training, career development and promotion of disabled persons should, as far as possible, be identical with that of the other employees.
Disabled employees
Applications for employment by disabled persons are always fully considered bearing in mind the aptitudes of the applicant concerned. In the event of members of staff becoming disabled, every effort is made to ensure their employment by the Company continues. It is company policy that the training, career development and promotion of disabled persons should, as far as possible, be identical with that of the other employees.
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DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
The Company places considerable value in the involvement of its employees and continues to keep them informed on matters affecting them as employees and on significant factors affecting the performance of the Lenham "Group". This is achieved through formal and informal meetings and employee representatives are consulted regularly on a wide range of issues affecting the employees' current and future interests.
To be updated
Covering energy use and associated greenhouse gas emissions relating to gas, electricity and transport, intensity ratios and information relating to energy efficiency actions.
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DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Methodology used within the calculations
The Company has used data from monthly/quarterly invoices. All calculations have been applied from the “Conversion_Factors_2023_-_Condensed_set__for_most_users” spreadsheet found on the gov.uk (Greenhouse reporting) website.
The Company has used data from monthly/quarterly invoices. All calculations have been applied from the “Conversion_Factors_2023_-_Condensed_set__for_most_users” spreadsheet found on the gov.uk (Greenhouse reporting) website.
Carbon emission efficiency actions
A significant reduction in emissions from other fuels has been achieved as a result of replacing several old AC units with newer, more efficient models. In the current financial year, we acquired new premises totaling 38,734 sq ft and installed 94 high-efficiency, dimmable LED light fittings capable of delivering up to 60% energy savings. Across our sites, we also upgraded several older heaters to intelligent, energy-efficient models where required.
A significant reduction in emissions from other fuels has been achieved as a result of replacing several old AC units with newer, more efficient models. In the current financial year, we acquired new premises totaling 38,734 sq ft and installed 94 high-efficiency, dimmable LED light fittings capable of delivering up to 60% energy savings. Across our sites, we also upgraded several older heaters to intelligent, energy-efficient models where required.
The following carbon emission efficiency measures are under consideration for implementation during 2026
As we move into the new financial year, we plan to install additional electric vehicle charging points. We are currently awaiting final-stage approval for the depot charging infrastructure grant and are assessing options to expand our fleet with further electric lorries.
Looking ahead, a two-year contract has been signed to supply 100% renewable electricity across all our sites starting in January 2026.
As we move into the new financial year, we plan to install additional electric vehicle charging points. We are currently awaiting final-stage approval for the depot charging infrastructure grant and are assessing options to expand our fleet with further electric lorries.
Looking ahead, a two-year contract has been signed to supply 100% renewable electricity across all our sites starting in January 2026.
The Company has chosen in accordance with Companies Act 2006, s414C(11) to set out in the Group Strategic Report information required by Schedule 7 to the Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Certain matters which are required to be disclosed in the Directors’ Report have been omitted as they are included in the Group Strategic Report on page 1. These includes disclosures of strategic importance such as the principal activities of the Group, a business review including key performance indicators, and a description of principal risks and uncertainties.
Under section 487(2) of the Companies Act 2006, Menzies LLP will be deemed to have been reappointed as auditor 28 days after these financial statements were sent to members or 28 days after the latest date prescribed for filing the accounts with the registrar, whichever is earlier.
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DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF LENHAM STORAGE COMPANY LIMITED
We have audited the financial statements of Lenham Storage Company Limited (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 August 2025, which comprise the Statement of Comprehensive Income, the , the Statement of Financial Position, the Statement of Cash Flows, the Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditor's Report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual Report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF LENHAM STORAGE COMPANY LIMITED (CONTINUED)
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
∙the information given in the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
∙the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic Report or the Directors' Report.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF LENHAM STORAGE COMPANY LIMITED (CONTINUED)
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditor's Report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
∙The Company is subject to laws and regulations that directly affect the financial statements including financial reporting legislation. We determined that the following laws and regulations were most significant, including:
−The Companies Act 2006;
−Financial Reporting Standard 102;
−UK employment legislation;
−UK health and safety legislation;
−General Data Protection Regulations;
−DVSA; and
−MOT testing requirements.
∙We assessed the extent of compliance with these laws and regulations as part of our procedures on the related financial statement items.
∙We understood how the Company is complying with those legal and regulatory frameworks by, making enquiries to management, those responsible for legal and compliance procedures and the company secretary.
∙The engagement partner assessed whether the engagement team collectively had the appropriate competence and capabilities to identify or recognize non-compliance with laws and regulations. The assessment did not identify any issues in this area.
∙We assessed the susceptibility of the Company financial statements to material misstatement, including how fraud might occur. Audit procedures performed by the engagement team included:
−Identifying and assessing the design effectiveness of controls management has in place to prevent and detect fraud;
−Understanding how those charged with governance considered and addressed the potential for override of controls or other inappropriate influence over the financial reporting process;
−Challenging assumptions and judgements made by management in its significant accounting estimates; and
−Identifying and testing journal entries, in particular any journal entries posted with unusual account combinations.
∙As a result of the above procedures, we considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the organisation for fraud and identified the greatest potential for fraud in the following areas:
−The application of inappropriate judgements or estimation to manipulate the Company's financial position;
−Posting of unusual journals and complex transactions;
−The use of management override of controls to manipulate results, or to cause the Company to enter into transactions not in its best interests.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF LENHAM STORAGE COMPANY LIMITED (CONTINUED)
Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditor's Report.
This report is made solely to the Company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditor's Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
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STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2025
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by:
The notes on pages 19 to 36 form part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Lenham Storage Company Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The Company's registered number and registered office is disclosed on the company information page. The principal place of business is Ham Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2LH.
The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the Company and rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the Company and rounded to the nearest £.
2.Accounting policies
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 Companies Act 2006.
The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgement in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).
The following principal accounting policies have been applied:
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line and reducing balance method.
Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss
Individual freehold and leasehold properties are carried at current year value at fair value at the date of the revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. Revaluations are undertaken with sufficient regularity to ensure the carrying amount does not differ materially from that which would be determined using fair value at the reporting date.
Fair values are determined from market based evidence normally undertaken by professionally qualified valuers.
Revaluation gains and losses are recognised in other comprehensive income unless losses exceed the previously recognised gains or reflect a clear consumption of economic benefits, in which case the excess losses are recognised in profit or loss.
Fair values are determined from market based evidence normally undertaken by professionally qualified valuers.
Revaluation gains and losses are recognised in other comprehensive income unless losses exceed the previously recognised gains or reflect a clear consumption of economic benefits, in which case the excess losses are recognised in profit or loss.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
At each reporting 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.
The Company only enters into basic financial instrument 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 ordinary shares.
Defined benefit pension plan
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
The valuation of freehold property is an area of significant judgement. However, all properties are valued by an independent, RICS registered professional. The experts are appropriately qualified and experienced therefore, the directors believe there is little risk the valuation of freehold property is materially misstated.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
There are no factors that may affect future tax charges.
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