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Registered number: 02674441










THE WENTWORTH WOODEN JIGSAW COMPANY LIMITED










ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

 
THE WENTWORTH WOODEN JIGSAW COMPANY LIMITED
 

COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
J L Falkenburg 
N J Farquhar 
T W Slack 
R N J Watson 
S Watson 
T Webb 
J Sturgis (resigned 2 September 2025)




Registered number
02674441



Registered office
Unit C Stirling Court
South Marston Industrial Estate

Swindon

Wiltshire

SN3 4TQ




Independent auditor
James Cowper Kreston Audit
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor

201 Cumnor Hill

Oxford

Oxfordshire

OX2 9PJ





 
THE WENTWORTH WOODEN JIGSAW COMPANY LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Directors' report
3 - 4
Independent auditor's report
5 - 8
Statement of comprehensive income
9
Balance sheet
10
Statement of changes in equity
11
Statement of cash flows
12
Analysis of net debt
13
Notes to the financial statements
14 - 29


 
THE WENTWORTH WOODEN JIGSAW COMPANY LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Introduction
 
In our strategic report, we aim to present a fair review of the development and performance of our business during the year and its position at the year end. Our review is consistent with the size and non-complex nature of our business and is written in the context of any risks and uncertainties we face.

Business review
 
The principal activity of the company is to design, manufacture and sell wooden jigsaw puzzles into domestic and export markets. The Company’s primary sales strategy is direct-to-consumer through UK, US and EU websites.
 
In 2025 the primary objectives were to relocate the business to new premises, aim to growing turnover by 7% and at least maintain the same level of operating profit. The growth strategy was focussed on customer retention and acquisition, whilst achieving a 12-month return on investment.

In our principal markets, the difficult trading environment for consumer goods brands continued into 2025. This was further compounded by other factors; a 6.7% increase in minimum wage, an increase in employers’ national insurance to 15%, the introduction of 10% US tariffs and subsequent removal of the $800 de minimis threshold on US orders in September. Due to increases in operating costs, we increased our prices by 5% at the start of the year. To mitigate the effect of tariffs, we took a measured decision to increase prices by a further 5% in the US from October. Despite these pressures on sales and profit, we delivered a strong performance with growth in turnover of 4.5% to £12.4 million and a close to expectations 6.7% growth if exchange revaluation of £265k is stripped out. There was a marginal reduction in operating profit year on year (£1,936k v £1,958k). However, if adjusted for exceptionals, relocation costs (£386k) and tariffs (£305k) we increased operating profit by 34.1% on prior year. This was achieved through planned relocation efficiency gains and marketing cost savings from short term discounts offered in catalogue print and postage.

In May 2025, the company relocated to new larger premises. This included a bespoke fit out to accommodate our operations, which was carefully planned and successfully executed. Both people and operations were seamlessly relocated with minimal disruption, resulting in a much more professional working environment, commensurate with our business size and aspirations.

In addition to the capital expenditure for the relocation, a new laser was purchased and delivered in July 2025, to further extend our production capacity. The business holds appropriate cash reserves to underwrite future capital investments and to facilitate working capital requirements.

The company paid a year-end bonus to all employees reflecting their contributions towards performance and rewarding them for their hard work. Although it is discretionary, it is dependent on the level of achieved profitability so keeps employees focused on delivering value to the company. It has been accrued as at 2025 year-end and was paid in January 2026. 

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
Economic and geo-political uncertainty increased during 2025, leading to flat or downward consumer spending forecasts, which in the short term creates an unpredictable operating environment. However, we believe our reputation for high quality service and products, which create much needed relaxing and mindful moments, will continue to engender customer loyalty and attract new customers. 

Much of the risk and uncertainty for the company stems from the external environment and is uncontrollable. However, we endeavour to manage the controllables, including underwriting budgeted exchange rates through effective currency hedging and using our buying power and supplier relationships to mitigate cost increases.

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THE WENTWORTH WOODEN JIGSAW COMPANY LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Financial key performance indicators
 
Profit before tax decreased by 2.1% in 2025 to £2,011,210 (2024; £2,054,096). This was due to the one-off cost of relocating the business, increases in operating costs in people and materials. An element of the increase was due to external pressures, an uplift in the minimum wage, an increase in employers’ national insurance, and the imposition of tariffs in the US. However, as aforementioned, if we strip out the exceptionals, relocation and tariffs (£690,975), profit before tax would be £2,702,185 an increase of 31.6% on the prior year.

Product sales in the UK increased by 7.0% and in the Rest of the World sales increased by 3.5%.


This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.



S Watson
Director

Date: 6 May 2026

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THE WENTWORTH WOODEN JIGSAW COMPANY LIMITED
 

 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025.

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

J L Falkenburg 
N J Farquhar 
T W Slack 
R N J Watson 
S Watson 
T Webb 
J Sturgis (resigned 2 September 2025)

Directors' responsibilities statement

The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic report, the Directors' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
 
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and of the profit or loss of the Company for that period.

 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 judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

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 2006They 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.

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £1,503,032 (2024 - £1,514,921).

The Directors have declared interim dividends of £750,685 (2024: £3,258,269). No final dividend is declared at the date of this report.

Future developments

The Directors continue to explore innovations and opportunities to grow the business, free from the capacity constraints of recent years. Resource and capacity planning along with their associated costs, are carefully forecast by management to achieve expected levels of growth and profit. 

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THE WENTWORTH WOODEN JIGSAW COMPANY LIMITED
 

 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Matters covered in the Strategic Report

The directors have chosen, in accordance with section 414C(11) of the Companies Act 2006, to set out in the
strategic report information related to the future developments, financial instrument risks and financial risk
management.

Disclosure of information to auditor

Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors' report is approved has confirmed that:
 
so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditor is unaware, and

the director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company's auditor is aware of that information.

Post balance sheet events

On 26 March 2026, the Company allotted 296,869 Ordinary shares of £0.02 each for total consideration of £5,877.

Auditor

The auditor, James Cowper Kreston Auditwill be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
 





S Watson
Director

Date: 6 May 2026

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THE WENTWORTH WOODEN JIGSAW COMPANY LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE WENTWORTH WOODEN JIGSAW COMPANY LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of The Wentworth Wooden Jigsaw Company Limited (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 December 2025, which comprise the Statement of comprehensive income, the Balance sheet, the Statement of cash flows, the Statement of changes in equity, Analysis of net debt and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policiesThe 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).


In our opinion the financial statements:


give a true and fair view of the state of the Company's affairs as at 31 December 2025 and of its profit for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.


Basis for opinion


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.


Conclusions relating to going concern


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.


Other information


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 ReportOur 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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THE WENTWORTH WOODEN JIGSAW COMPANY LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE WENTWORTH WOODEN JIGSAW COMPANY LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
 

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.


Matters on which we are required to report by exception
 

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.


We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:


adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.


Responsibilities of directors
 

As explained more fully in the Directors' responsibilities statement set out on page 3, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.


In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.


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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE WENTWORTH WOODEN JIGSAW COMPANY LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
 

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.

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.

The specific procedures for this engagement that we designed and performed to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud, were as follows:

Enquiry of management and those charged with governance around actual and potential litigation and claims;
Enquiry of management and those charged with governance to identify any material instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations;
Reviewing board minutes to identify any matters relevant to the financial statements, including governance issues and events that may require disclosure or impact the financial statements;
Reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations;
Performing audit work to address the risk of irregularities due to management override of controls including testing of journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business and reviewing accounting estimates for evidence of bias.

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.


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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE WENTWORTH WOODEN JIGSAW COMPANY LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Use of our 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 2006Our 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.





Samuel Britton FCCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
  
for and on behalf of
James Cowper Kreston Audit
 
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor
  
201 Cumnor Hill
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX2 9PJ

6 May 2026
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THE WENTWORTH WOODEN JIGSAW COMPANY LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2025
2024
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
12,378,333
11,847,789

Cost of sales
  
(4,137,938)
(4,097,215)

Gross profit
  
8,240,395
7,750,574

Administrative expenses
  
(5,919,127)
(5,792,095)

Exceptional administrative expenses
 12 
(385,737)
-

Operating profit
 5 
1,935,531
1,958,479

Interest receivable and similar income
 9 
75,679
95,617

Profit before tax
  
2,011,210
2,054,096

Tax on profit
 10 
(508,178)
(539,175)

Profit for the financial year
  
1,503,032
1,514,921

There were no recognised gains and losses for 2025 or 2024 other than those included in the statement of comprehensive income.

There was no other comprehensive income for 2025 (2024:£NIL).

The notes on pages 14 to 29 form part of these financial statements.

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THE WENTWORTH WOODEN JIGSAW COMPANY LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02674441

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025

2025
2024
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 13 
1,332
4,518

Tangible assets
 14 
2,093,342
1,468,811

Investments
 15 
784
-

  
2,095,458
1,473,329

Current assets
  

Stocks
 16 
836,677
642,538

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 17 
427,053
225,615

Cash at bank and in hand
 18 
6,002,468
5,718,216

  
7,266,198
6,586,369

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 19 
(2,690,955)
(2,344,422)

Net current assets
  
 
 
4,575,243
 
 
4,241,947

Total assets less current liabilities
  
6,670,701
5,715,276

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 21 
(503,016)
(341,612)

  
 
 
(503,016)
 
 
(341,612)

Net assets
  
6,167,685
5,373,664


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 22 
521,309
516,489

Share premium account
 23 
54,152
54,152

Capital redemption reserve
 23 
63,208
63,208

Profit and loss account
 23 
5,529,016
4,739,815

  
6,167,685
5,373,664


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




S Watson
Director

Date: 6 May 2026

The notes on pages 14 to 29 form part of these financial statements.

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THE WENTWORTH WOODEN JIGSAW COMPANY LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025


Called up share capital
Share premium account
Capital redemption reserve
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£
£


At 1 January 2024
512,035
54,152
63,208
6,447,227
7,076,622



Profit for the year
-
-
-
1,514,921
1,514,921

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
-
(3,258,269)
(3,258,269)

Shares issued during the year
4,454
-
-
-
4,454

Share based payment
-
-
-
35,936
35,936



At 1 January 2025
516,489
54,152
63,208
4,739,815
5,373,664



Profit for the year
-
-
-
1,503,032
1,503,032

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
-
(750,685)
(750,685)

Shares issued during the year
4,820
-
-
-
4,820

Share based payment
-
-
-
36,854
36,854


At 31 December 2025
521,309
54,152
63,208
5,529,016
6,167,685


The notes on pages 14 to 29 form part of these financial statements.

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THE WENTWORTH WOODEN JIGSAW COMPANY LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2025
2024
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the financial year
1,503,032
1,514,921

Adjustments for:

Amortisation of intangible assets
3,186
228

Depreciation of tangible assets
371,869
257,133

Loss on disposal of tangible assets
1,892
-

Interest received
(75,679)
(95,617)

Taxation charge
508,178
539,175

(Increase)/decrease in stocks
(194,139)
91,958

(Increase)/decrease in debtors
(201,438)
412,089

Increase/(decrease) in creditors
403,739
(374,804)

Corporation tax (paid)
(404,764)
(499,175)

Share based payment charge
36,854
35,936

Net cash generated from operating activities

1,952,730
1,881,844


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(1,005,792)
(677,065)

Sale of tangible fixed assets
7,500
-

Interest received
75,679
95,617

Net cash from investing activities

(922,613)
(581,448)

Cash flows from financing activities

Issue of ordinary shares
4,820
4,454

Dividends paid
(750,685)
(3,258,269)

Net cash used in financing activities
(745,865)
(3,253,815)

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
284,252
(1,953,419)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
5,718,216
7,671,635

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
6,002,468
5,718,216


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
6,002,468
5,718,216

6,002,468
5,718,216


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THE WENTWORTH WOODEN JIGSAW COMPANY LIMITED
 

ANALYSIS OF NET DEBT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025




At 1 January 2025
Cash flows
At 31 December 2025
£

£

£

Cash at bank and in hand

5,718,216

284,252

6,002,468


5,718,216
284,252
6,002,468

The notes on pages 14 to 29 form part of these financial statements.

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THE WENTWORTH WOODEN JIGSAW COMPANY LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

1.


General information

The Wentworth Wooden Jigsaw Company Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales, registration number 02674441. The registered office is Unit C Stirling Court, South Marston Industrial Estate, Swindon, Wiltshire, England, SN3 4TQ.

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 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 judgment in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).

The financial statements are prepared in Pounds Sterling which is the functional currency of the
Company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest pound.

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Exemption from preparing consolidated financial statements

The Company is exempt from the requirement to prepare consolidated financial statements as all of its subsidiaries are required to be excluded from consolidation by section 402 of the Companies Act 2006.

 
2.3

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using a set rate for the year.

At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.

Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.

Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are presented in the Statement of comprehensive income within 'finance income or costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in profit or loss within 'other operating income'.

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THE WENTWORTH WOODEN JIGSAW COMPANY LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.4

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.

 
2.5

Interest income

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

 
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 other creditors as a liability in the Balance sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

 
2.7

Share-based payments

Where share options are awarded to employees, the fair value of the options at the date of grant is charged to profit or loss over the vesting period. Non-market vesting conditions are taken into account by adjusting the number of equity instruments expected to vest at each balance sheet date so that, ultimately, the cumulative amount recognised over the vesting period is based on the number of options that eventually vest. 

The fair value of the award also takes into account non-vesting conditions. These are either factors beyond the control of either party (such as a target based on an index) or factors which are within the control of one or other of the parties (such as the Company keeping the scheme open or the employee maintaining any contributions required by the scheme).

Where the terms and conditions of options are modified before they vest, the increase in the fair value of the options, measured immediately before and after the modification, is also charged to profit or loss over the remaining vesting period.

Where equity instruments are granted to persons other than employees, profit or loss is charged with fair value of goods and services received.

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THE WENTWORTH WOODEN JIGSAW COMPANY LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.8

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.


 
2.9

Exceptional items

Exceptional items are transactions that fall within the ordinary activities of the Company but are presented separately due to their size or incidence.

 
2.10

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.

 The estimated useful lives range as follows:

Development expenditure
-
3
years

 
2.11

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.

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THE WENTWORTH WOODEN JIGSAW COMPANY LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.11
Tangible fixed assets (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 method.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Plant and machinery
-
25%
Straight line method
Manufacturing equipment
-
10%
Straight line method
Assets under construction
-
Not depreciated

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.

 
2.12

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

 
2.13

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.

 
2.14

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.

 
2.15

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.



 
2.16

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.

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THE WENTWORTH WOODEN JIGSAW COMPANY LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.17

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.

 
2.18

Financial instruments

The Company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” 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 trade and other debtors, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusted for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial assets that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss) and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, 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.

Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Company's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other debtors due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.

Impairment of financial assets

At the end of each reporting period financial assets measured at amortised cost are assessed for objective evidence of impairment. If an asset is impaired the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss. 

Financial assets are impaired when events, subsequent to their initial recognition, indicate the estimated future cash flows derived from the financial asset(s) have been adversely impacted. The impairment loss will be the difference between the current carrying amount and the present value of the future cash flows at the asset(s) original effective interest rate.

If there is a favourable change in relation to the events surrounding the impairment loss then the impairment can be reviewed for possible reversal. The reversal will not cause the current carrying amount to exceed the original carrying amount had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the profit or loss.

Basic 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 the deduction of all its liabilities.
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THE WENTWORTH WOODEN JIGSAW COMPANY LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.18
Financial instruments (continued)


Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other creditors are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusting for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial liabilities that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss). When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest, discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade creditors are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Derecognition of financial instruments

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Company transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the Company will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Company's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

 
2.19

Dividends

Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders.


3.


Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported for assets and liabilities as at the balance sheet date and the amounts reported for revenues and expenses during the year. However, the nature of estimation means that actual outcomes could differ from those estimates. The following judgements (apart from those invoicing estimates) have had the most significant effect on amounts recognised in the financial statements.

Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are depreciated over their useful lives taking into account residual values, where appropriate. The actual lives of the assets and residual values are assessed annually and may vary depending on a number factors. Residual value assessments consider issues such as the remaining life of the asset and projected disposal values.

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THE WENTWORTH WOODEN JIGSAW COMPANY LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

4.


Turnover

An analysis of turnover by class of business is as follows:


2025
2024
£
£

Sale of goods
11,392,986
10,886,862

Carriage recoverable
985,347
960,927

12,378,333
11,847,789


Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

2025
2024
£
£

United Kingdom
4,114,348
3,846,844

Rest of Europe
427,972
427,378

Rest of the world
7,836,013
7,573,567

12,378,333
11,847,789



5.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2025
2024
£
£

Exchange differences
(310,376)
13,514

Share-based payment
36,854
35,936

Depreciation
371,869
257,133

Amortisation
3,186
228


6.


Auditor's remuneration

During the year, the Company obtained the following services from the Company's auditor:


2025
2024
£
£

Audit of the financial statements
22,900
17,800

Tax services
2,500
2,200

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THE WENTWORTH WOODEN JIGSAW COMPANY LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

7.


Employees

Staff costs, including directors' remuneration, were as follows:


2025
2024
£
£

Wages and salaries
3,245,423
2,978,788

Social security costs
252,647
214,948

Cost of defined contribution scheme
79,426
74,901

3,577,496
3,268,637


The average monthly number of employees, including the directors, during the year was as follows:


        2025
        2024
            No.
            No.







Employees
56
58


8.


Directors' remuneration

2025
2024
£
£

Directors' emoluments
645,727
698,324

Company contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
102,515
21,528

Directors fees
102,816
107,078

851,058
826,930


During the year retirement benefits were accruing to 4 directors (2024 - 4) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.

The highest paid director received remuneration of £298,547 (2024 - £352,934).

The value of the Company's contributions paid to a defined contribution pension scheme in respect of the highest paid director amounted to £51,696 (2024 - £11,024).


9.


Interest receivable

2025
2024
£
£


Other interest receivable
75,679
95,617

75,679
95,617

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THE WENTWORTH WOODEN JIGSAW COMPANY LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

10.


Taxation


2025
2024
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
346,774
457,140


346,774
457,140


Total current tax
346,774
457,140

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
161,404
82,035

Total deferred tax
161,404
82,035


Tax on profit
508,178
539,175

Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is higher than (2024 - higher than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 - 25%). The differences are explained below:

2025
2024
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
2,011,210
2,054,096


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 - 25%)
502,803
513,524

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes
9,406
28,675

Other permanent differences
(4,031)
(3,024)

Total tax charge for the year
508,178
539,175


Factors that may affect future tax charges

There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.

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THE WENTWORTH WOODEN JIGSAW COMPANY LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

11.


Dividends

2025
2024
£
£


Dividends
750,685
3,258,269


12.


Exceptional items

2025
2024
£
£


Expansion costs
385,737
-

385,737
-


13.


Intangible assets




Development expenditure

£



Cost


At 1 January 2025
28,557



At 31 December 2025

28,557



Amortisation


At 1 January 2025
24,039


Charge for the year 
3,186



At 31 December 2025

27,225



Net book value



At 31 December 2025
1,332



At 31 December 2024
4,518



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THE WENTWORTH WOODEN JIGSAW COMPANY LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

14.


Tangible fixed assets


Plant and machinery
Manufacturing equipment
Assets Under Construction
Total

£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2025
1,011,972
1,998,229
91,348
3,101,549


Additions
347,955
657,837
-
1,005,792


Disposals
(206,348)
(227,073)
-
(433,421)


Transfers between classes
39,935
51,413
(91,348)
-



At 31 December 2025

1,193,514
2,480,406
-
3,673,920



Depreciation


At 1 January 2025
531,914
1,100,824
-
1,632,738


Charge for the year on owned assets
194,561
177,308
-
371,869


Disposals
(196,956)
(227,073)
-
(424,029)



At 31 December 2025

529,519
1,051,059
-
1,580,578



Net book value



At 31 December 2025
663,995
1,429,347
-
2,093,342



At 31 December 2024
480,058
897,405
91,348
1,468,811

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THE WENTWORTH WOODEN JIGSAW COMPANY LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

15.


Fixed asset investments





Investments in subsidiary companies

£



Cost or valuation


Additions
784



At 31 December 2025
784





Subsidiary undertaking


The following was a subsidiary undertaking of the Company:

Name

Registered office

Holding

Wentworth Puzzles Inc.
251 Little Falls Drive, Wilmington, DE 19808
100%

The aggregate of the share capital and reserves as at 31 December 2025 and the profit or loss for the year ended on that date for the subsidiary undertaking was as follows:

Name
Profit/(Loss)

Wentworth Puzzles Inc.
-


16.


Stocks

2025
2024
£
£

Raw materials and finished goods
836,677
642,538



17.


Debtors

2025
2024
£
£


Trade debtors
5,668
14,733

Other debtors
200
400

Prepayments and accrued income
421,185
210,482

427,053
225,615


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THE WENTWORTH WOODEN JIGSAW COMPANY LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

18.


Cash and cash equivalents

2025
2024
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
6,002,468
5,718,216



19.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2025
2024
£
£

Trade creditors
548,230
767,462

Amounts owed to group undertakings
784
-

Corporation tax
191,174
246,605

Other taxation and social security
352,125
317,987

Other creditors
13,382
2,524

Accruals and deferred income
1,585,260
1,009,844

2,690,955
2,344,422


Amounts owed to group undertakings are unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand.


20.


Financial instruments

In 2025, the Company entered into the following forward exchange agreements to sell US Dollars at an exchange rate on an agreed date as a hedge against the impact of the movement in the US Dollar exchange rate on anticipated sales receipts in 2026.

Start date    USD    GBP    Exchange rate  End date
1 August 2025 1,000,000   811,162   1.2328   29 May 2026
1 January 2026  1,000,000   734,808   1.3609   15 July 2026
1 June 2026  1,000,000   747,552   1.3377   15 October 2026
1 June 2026  1,000,000   755,173   1.3224   30 November 2026
1 June 2026  1,000,000   759,071   1.3174   31 December 2026
1 June 2026  1,000,000   757,691   1.3198   29 January 2027

The Directors consider the fair value approximates to the contracted rate.


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THE WENTWORTH WOODEN JIGSAW COMPANY LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

21.


Deferred taxation




2025


£






At beginning of year
(341,612)


Charged to profit or loss
(161,404)



At end of year
(503,016)

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

2025
2024
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
(504,900)
(342,243)

Short term timing differences
1,884
631

(503,016)
(341,612)


22.


Share capital

2025
2024
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



26,065,457 (2024 - 25,824,437) Ordinary shares of £0.02 each
521,309
516,489


During the year, 241,020 Ordinary shares were allotted and fully paid for cash at par of £4,820.

All shares have attached to them one vote per share.


23.


Reserves

Share premium account

This represents the premium paid for the historic issue of shares in excess of the nominal value.

Capital redemption reserve

The capital redemption reserve was established in connection with the repurchase of shares of the Company.

Profit and loss account

The profit and loss account represents all accumulated profits available for distribution to members, less profits distributed as dividends.

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THE WENTWORTH WOODEN JIGSAW COMPANY LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

24.


Share-based payments

The company operates an EMI scheme for the executive directors. The vesting conditions can include performance related conditions as well as requiring employees to remain in the employment of the company. The options lapse on or before the 10th anniversary of grant subject to the vesting and exercising conditions. 

In addition to the EMI options the company has granted unapproved options to the non-executive directors. The unapproved options vested at the date of grant and lapse on or before the 10th anniversary of grant with a requirement that the non-executive director remains as a director. 

Weighted average exercise price (pence)
2025
Number
2025
Weighted average exercise price
(pence)
2024
Number
2024

Outstanding at the beginning of the year

6

1,097,704

6
 
1,320,401
 
Exercised during the year

2

(241,021)

2
 
(222,697)
 
Outstanding at the end of the year

856,683

 
1,097,704
 

2025
2024

Option pricing model used


Black-Scholes

Black-Scholes
 
Weighted average share price (pence)


20.52

20.52
 
Exercise price (pence)


2

2
 
Weighted average contractual life (days)


3650

3650
 
Expected volatility


50%

50%
 
Risk-free interest rate


1%

1%
 

2025
2024
£
£



Equity-settled schemes
36,854
35,936

At the year end, 247,173 (2024: 241,021) options were exercisable with a weighted average exercise price of £0.02 (2024: £0.02).

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THE WENTWORTH WOODEN JIGSAW COMPANY LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

25.


Capital commitments


At 31 December 2025 the Company had capital commitments as follows:

2025
2024
£
£


Contracted for but not provided in these financial statements
-
527,389

Other commitments
338,094
407,705


26.


Pension commitments

The Company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. During the year, employer pension contributions totalled £79,426 (2024: £74,901). At the year end, pension contributions owing totalled £13,382 (2024: £2,524).


27.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 December 2025 the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:

2025
2024
£
£


Not later than 1 year
281,342
378,218

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
1,125,368
1,125,368

Later than 5 years
1,094,536
1,383,265


28.


Post balance sheet events

On 26 March 2026, the Company allotted 296,869 Ordinary shares of £0.02 each for total consideration of £5,877.


29.


Controlling party

The ultimate controlling party is Mrs N J Farquhar .


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