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Registered number: 00605374
A. E. & W. A. FARR LIMITED
UNAUDITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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A. E. & W. A. FARR LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
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A. E. & W. A. FARR LIMITED
CONTENTS
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Notes to the financial statements
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A. E. & W. A. FARR LIMITED
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON THE PREPARATION OF THE UNAUDITED STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF A. E. & W. A. FARR LIMITED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have prepared for your approval the financial statements of A. E. & W. A. Farr Limited for the year ended 31 December 2025 which comprise the Balance sheet and the related notes from the Company's accounting records and from information and explanations you have given us.
As a practising member firm of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), we are subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed at https://www.icaew.com /regulation.
This report is made solely to the Board of directors of A. E. & W. A. Farr Limited, as a body, in accordance with the terms of our engagement letter dated 11 September 2025. Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the financial statements of A. E. & W. A. Farr Limited and state those matters that we have agreed to state to the Board of directors of A. E. & W. A. Farr Limited, as a body, in this report in accordance with ICAEW Technical Release TECH07/16AAF. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than A. E. & W. A. Farr Limited and its Board of directors, as a body, for our work or for this report.
It is your duty to ensure that A. E. & W. A. Farr Limited has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare statutory financial statements that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit of A. E. & W. A. Farr Limited. You consider that A. E. & W. A. Farr Limited is exempt from the statutory audit requirement for the year.
We have not been instructed to carry out an audit or review of the financial statements of A. E. & W. A. Farr Limited. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the statutory financial statements.
MA Partners LLP
Chartered Accountants
7 The Close
Norwich
Norfolk
NR1 4DJ
18 May 2026
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A. E. & W. A. FARR LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 00605374
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
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Total assets less current liabilities
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Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
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Provisions for liabilities
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A. E. & W. A. FARR LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 00605374
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
The directors consider that the Company is entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and members have not required the Company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - small entities.
The financial statements have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The Company has opted not to file the profit and loss account in accordance with provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 2 April 2026.
The notes on pages 4 to 13 form part of these financial statements.
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A. E. & W. A. FARR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
A. E. & W. A. Farr Limited is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in England and Wales. The registered office is Newnham Manor, Newnham, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG5 5LA.
The Company's principal activity continues to be that of arable farming.
2.Accounting policies
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Basis of preparation of financial statements
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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 disclosure requirements of Section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.
The following principal accounting policies have been applied:
Turnover comprises revenue recognised by the company in respect of crops and livestock sold, work done and rents and arable subsidies received, exclusive of Value Added Tax.
Revenue is recognised in the following manner:
∙Crops and livestocks sold - on physical delivery to the customer;
∙Work done - on completion of engagement;
∙Rents receivable - amounts receivable in the year; and
∙Subsidy income - in the year when the qualifying conditions entitling payment are met.
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Operating leases: the Company as lessee
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Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.
Finance costs are charged to profit or loss over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.
All borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the year in which they are incurred.
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A. E. & W. A. FARR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Defined contribution pension plan
The Company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Company has no further payment obligations.
The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Balance sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.
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Current and deferred taxation
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The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. 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 is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.
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.
Land is not depreciated. Depreciation on other assets is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, on a reducing balance and straight line basis.
Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
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Freehold property and improvements
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10% & 25% reducing balance
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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.
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A. E. & W. A. FARR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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Tangible fixed assets (continued)
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Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.
Investment property is carried at fair value determined annually and derived from the current market rents and investment property yields for comparable real estate, adjusted if necessary for any difference in the nature, location or condition of the specific asset. No depreciation is provided. Changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss.
Stocks and closing valuation for cultivations (work in progress) are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Costs have been determined from cost of production calculations. Net realisable value represents estimated selling price for produce in store with values reduced in accordance with guidance within H M Revenue & Customs help sheet HS232. Consumable stocks are valued at cost.
Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.
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Cash and cash equivalents
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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.
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.
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.
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A. E. & W. A. FARR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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Financial instruments (continued)
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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.
Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other creditors, bank loans and other loans 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.
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A. E. & W. A. FARR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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Financial instruments (continued)
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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.
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 at an annual general meeting.
Dividends on shares recognised as liabilities are recognised as expenses and classified within interest payable.
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The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 16 (2024 - 16).
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Freehold investment property
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The 2025 valuations were made by the directors.
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A. E. & W. A. FARR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Charge for the year on owned assets
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Charge for the year on financed assets
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Prepayments and accrued income
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A. E. & W. A. FARR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
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Other taxation and social security
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Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
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Accruals and deferred income
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The bank loans and overdraft are secured by a first legal charge over freehold land and buildings owned by the company.
Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts are secured on the assets financed.
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Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year
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Net obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts
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Accruals and deferred income
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Share capital treated as debt
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The bank loans are secured by a first legal charge over freehold land and buildings owned by the company.
Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts are secured on the assets financed.
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A. E. & W. A. FARR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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The aggregate amount of liabilities repayable wholly or in part more than five years after the balance sheet date is:
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Released to profit and loss account in instalments
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Government grants falling due after more than one year have been deferred in accordance with the useful life of the specific asset(s) to which they relate and are released to the profit and loss account in equal instalments.
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Charged to profit or loss
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The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:
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Accelerated capital allowances
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A. E. & W. A. FARR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Shares classified as equity
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Allotted, called up and fully paid
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55 Ordinary A shares of £1.00 each
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55 Ordinary B shares of £1.00 each
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60 Ordinary C shares of £1.00 each
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130 Ordinary D shares of £1.00 each
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50 Ordinary E shares of £1.00 each
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75 Ordinary F shares of £1.00 each
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75 Ordinary G shares of £1.00 each
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Shares classified as debt
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Allotted, called up and fully paid
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400,000 Preference shares of £1.00 each
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On 31 December 2025, the Company undertook a rights issue of its existing preference shares on the basis of two new preference shares for every one preference share held. The rights issue was offered to all preference share holders at an issue price of £1 per share.
A total of 600,000 new preference shares were available for subscription under the rights issue. Eligible shareholders subscribed for 100,000 of these shares, with the remaining 500,000 preference shares not taken up in the offer.
Fair value reserve
The fair value reserve represents the cumulative value of revaluations of the Company's investment properties to fair value, net of deferred tax. The amounts debited or credited to this reserve are transfers from the profit and loss account. Deferred tax is provided for on these fair value adjustments at the standard rate of corporation tax applicable in the UK.
Profit & loss account
The profit and loss account includes all current and prior period retained profits and losses, net of dividends paid and other adjustments.
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A. E. & W. A. FARR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Commitments under operating leases
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At 31 December 2025 the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:
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Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
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Transactions with directors
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During the year the Company made advances of £636,000 to four of the directors and paid expenses of £197,692 on their behalf. Amounts repaid by these directors during the year totalled £523,807.
Interest was charged by the Company to the directors at the official rate of interest and amounted to £5,701 (2024 - £2,302) for the year.
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Related party transactions
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As at 31 December 2025, the Company owed £160,297 (2024 - £115,884) to the directors. Of these balances, £123,135 (2024 - £155,261) is included within other debtors (note 6), £4,974 is included within other creditors due within one year (note 7) and £278,458 is included within other creditors due after more than one year (note 8).
During the year, the Company purchased freehold land from the directors at a market value of £360,000 (2024 - £1,070,000).
At the balance sheet date, the Company also owed £550,450 (2024 - £434,370) to close family members of the directors in respect of loans made during the current and previous financial periods. These loans are interest free and are included within other creditors due after more than one year in note 8 to the financial statements.
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