| Ben Livingstone Limited |
| Notes to the Accounts |
| for the year ended 30 September 2025 |
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Accounting policies |
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Basis of preparation |
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The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with FRS 102, The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (as applied to small entities by section 1A of the standard). |
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Turnover |
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Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have transferred to the buyer. Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs. |
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Tangible fixed assets |
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Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulative depreciation and any accumulative impairment losses. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset evenly over its expected useful life, as follows: |
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Computer equipment |
over 3 years reducing balance |
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Fixtures, fittings, tools and equipment |
over 4 years reducing balance |
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Stocks |
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Stocks are measured at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is determined using the first in first out method. The carrying amount of stock sold is recognised as an expense in the period in which the related revenue is recognised. |
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Debtors |
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Short term debtors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price), less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Loans and other financial assets are initially recognised at transaction price including any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. |
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Creditors |
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Short term creditors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price). Loans and other financial liabilities are initially recognised at transaction price net of any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method. |
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Taxation |
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A current tax liability is recognised for the tax payable on the taxable profit of the current and past periods. A current tax asset is recognised in respect of a tax loss that can be carried back to recover tax paid in a previous period. Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences between the recognition of income and expenses in the financial statements and their inclusion in tax assessments. Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference, except for revalued land and investment property where the tax rate that applies to the sale of the asset is used. Current and deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted. |
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Provisions |
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Provisions (ie liabilities of uncertain timing or amount) are recognised when there is an obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event, it is probable that economic benefit will be transferred to settle the obligation and the amount of the obligation can be estimated reliably. |
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Research and development |
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In the research phase of an internal project it is not possible to demonstrate that the project will generate future economic benefits and hence all expenditure on research shall be recognised as an expense when it is incurred. Intangible assets are recognised from the development phase of a project if, and only if, certain specific criteria are met in order to demonstrate the asset will generate probable future economic benefits and that its cost can be reliably measured. The capitalised development costs are subsequently amortised on a straight-line basis over their useful economic lives, which range from 3 - 6 years. |
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If it is not possible to distinguish between the research phase and the development phase of an internal project, the expenditure is treated as if it were all incurred in the research phase only. |
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Employees |
2025 |
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2024 |
| Number |
Number |
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Average number of persons employed by the company |
1 |
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1 |
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Tangible fixed assets |
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Fixtures & fittings |
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Computer equipment |
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Total |
| £ |
£ |
£ |
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Cost |
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At 1 October 2024 |
72,800 |
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2,454 |
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75,254 |
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At 30 September 2025 |
72,800 |
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2,454 |
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75,254 |
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Depreciation |
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At 1 October 2024 |
67,311 |
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678 |
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67,989 |
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Charge for the year |
1,372 |
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258 |
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1,630 |
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At 30 September 2025 |
68,683 |
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936 |
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69,619 |
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Net book value |
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At 30 September 2025 |
4,117 |
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1,518 |
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5,635 |
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At 30 September 2024 |
5,489 |
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1,776 |
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7,265 |
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Debtors |
2025 |
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2024 |
| £ |
£ |
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Trade debtors |
7,209 |
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5,948 |
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year |
2025 |
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2024 |
| £ |
£ |
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Bank loans and overdrafts |
- |
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144 |
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Taxation and social security costs |
11,279 |
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10,676 |
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Other creditors |
842 |
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3,350 |
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12,121 |
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14,170 |
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| 7 |
Controlling party |
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The company considers the director to be its controlling party. |
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Other information |
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Ben Livingstone Limited is a private company limited by shares and incorporated in England. Its registered office is: |
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28 Avington Grove |
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London |
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SE20 8RY |