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

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.

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.

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

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

Rusthall Veterinary Practice Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 19/21 Swan Street, West Malling, England, ME19 6JU.

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 £1.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

Turnover represents amounts receivable for veterinary services net of VAT. Turnover is recognised once the service has been provided to the customer.

Goodwill, being the amount paid in connection with the acquisition of a business in 2009, was amortised over it's useful life of 10 years.

Tangible fixed assets ae stated at cost less depreciation.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation 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.

Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.

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

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

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.

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

At the year-end, assets with a net book value of £3,362 (2024: £4,482) were held under hire purchase agreements.

Included in creditors due within one year are hire purchase liabilities totalling £2,018 (2024 - £2,018) and included in creditors due in more than one year are hire purchase liabilities totalling £1,524 (2024 - £3,542). These liabilities are secured against the assets to which the agreements relate.

Included in debtors due within one year are loans of £30,918 and £30,918 (2024: £13,009 and £13,009) owed by the company's directors. These loans are subject to interest at the prevailing HM Revenue & Customs beneficial loan rates and are repayable on demand.