The director of the company has elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true

For the financial year ended 31 August 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The director acknowledges his responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

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

W E Johns Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is The Summit, Woodwater Park, Pynes Hill, Exeter, United Kingdom, EX2 5WS.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified to include the revaluation of the herd animals to their fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost, net of depreciation.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.

Biological assets are recognised only when three recognition criteria have been fulfilled:

• the entity has control over the asset as a result of past events;

• it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the asset will flow to the entity; and

• the fair value or cost of the asset can be measured reliably.

Stock is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.

Animals reared and crops grown on the farm are valued in accordance with the principles contained in HM Revenue and Customs' HS232 where by an estimate is made for deemed cost based on a proportion of estimated market value.

Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.

Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity.

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.

Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.

Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the grants will be received.

Government grants relating to turnover are recognised as income over the periods when the related costs are incurred.

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:

Included in other creditors are amounts owed under hire purchase agreements of £22,415 (2024: £20,653) which are secured on the assets concerned.

The bank loan balance includes the current portion of the company's Bounce Back Loan of £10,445 (2024: £10,311).

Included in other creditors are amounts owed under hire purchase agreements of £64,061 (2024: £48,272) which are secured on the assets concerned.

The bank loan balance includes the non-current portion of the company's Bounce Back Loan of £2,652 (2024: £7,909).

Included within bank loans and overdrafts are £124,854 (2024: £0) secured by the assets of the company as well as a limited guarantee made by the director.

The remaining bank loans and overdrafts are secured against the remaining assets of the company.

During the year, a limited guarantee of up to £525,000 (2024: 0) was provided by the director in respect of a new bank loan taken out by the company. The limited guarantee was executed as a deed by the director as guarantor. As of the balance sheet date, the bank loan had a value of £124,854 (2024: £0).

Advances or credits have been granted by the company to its director as follows:

The loan to the director was unsecured and repayable on demand.