Company registration number 07543492 (England and Wales)
HOPE FARM LIMITED
Unaudited Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 March 2026
Pages For Filing With Registrar
Hope Farm Limited
HOPE FARM LIMITED
Contents
Page
Accountants' report
1
Balance sheet
2 - 3
Notes to the financial statements
4 - 8
Hope Farm Limited
HOPE FARM LIMITED
Accountants' Report To The Director On The Preparation Of The Unaudited Statutory Financial Statements Of Hope Farm Limited For The Year Ended 31 March 2026
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In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have prepared for your approval the financial statements of Hope Farm Limited for the year ended 31 March 2026 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 Hope Farm Limited, as a body, in accordance with the terms of our engagement letter dated 19 August 2015. Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the financial statements of Hope Farm Limited and state those matters that we have agreed to state to the board of directors of Hope Farm Limited, as a body, in this report in accordance with ICAEW Technical Release 07/16 AAF. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than Hope Farm Limited and its board of directors as a body, for our work or for this report.

It is your duty to ensure that Hope Farm 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 Hope Farm Limited. You consider that Hope Farm Limited is exempt from the statutory audit requirement for the year.

We have not been instructed to carry out an audit or a review of the financial statements of Hope Farm 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.

Chavereys Limited
Chartered Accountants
The Goods Shed
Jubilee Way
Faversham
Kent
ME13 8GD
England
19 June 2026
Hope Farm Limited
HOPE FARM LIMITED
Balance Sheet
As At 31 March 2026
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2026
2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
4
708,090
791,728
Investments
5
1,106,003
881,181
1,814,093
1,672,909
Current assets
Stocks
14,800
11,628
Debtors
6
235,149
132,726
Cash at bank and in hand
55,881
176,253
305,830
320,607
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
7
(193,323)
(228,406)
Net current assets
112,507
92,201
Total assets less current liabilities
1,926,600
1,765,110
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
8
(1,395,616)
(1,262,282)
Provisions for liabilities
(168,570)
(192,887)
Net assets
362,414
309,941
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
3
3
Profit and loss reserves
362,411
309,938
Total equity
362,414
309,941
Hope Farm Limited
HOPE FARM LIMITED
Balance Sheet (Continued)
As At 31 March 2026
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For the financial year ended 31 March 2026 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 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.

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

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

The financial statements were approved and signed by the director and authorised for issue on 19 June 2026
Mr DM Taylor
Director
Company registration number 07543492 (England and Wales)
Hope Farm Limited
HOPE FARM LIMITED
Notes To The Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 March 2026
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

Hope Farm Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Hope Farm, Crete Road East, Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent, England, CT18 7EG.

1.1
Accounting convention

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 £.

1.2
Turnover

Revenue comprises sales of goods or services provided to customers net of value added tax and other sales taxes, less an appropriate deduction for actual and expected returns and discounts. Revenue is recognised when performance obligations are satisfied and the control of goods or services is transferred to the buyer. Where the performance obligation is satisfied over time, revenue is recognised in accordance with its progress towards complete satisfaction of that performance obligation.

 

When cash inflows are deferred and represent a financing arrangement, the promised consideration is adjusted for the effects of the time value of money, which is recognised as interest income.

1.3
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

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:

Leasehold improvements
10% - 33% straight line
Plant, machinery and motor vehicles
20% reducing balance

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.

1.4
Fixed asset investments

Interests in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. The investments are assessed for impairment at each reporting date and any impairment losses or reversals of impairment losses are recognised immediately in profit or loss.

A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the company. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

An associate is an entity, being neither a subsidiary nor a joint venture, in which the company holds a long-term interest and where the company has significant influence. The company considers that it has significant influence where it has the power to participate in the financial and operating decisions of the associate.

Entities in which the company has a long term interest and shares control under a contractual arrangement are classified as jointly controlled entities.

Hope Farm Limited
HOPE FARM LIMITED
Notes To The Financial Statements (Continued)
For The Year Ended 31 March 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.

 

Stocks held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured at the lower of cost and replacement cost, adjusted where applicable for any loss of service potential.

1.6
Taxation

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

Current 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

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. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.

1.7
Leases

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.

2
Employees

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

2026
2025
Number
Number
Total
11
11
Hope Farm Limited
HOPE FARM LIMITED
Notes To The Financial Statements (Continued)
For The Year Ended 31 March 2026
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3
Taxation
2026
2025
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
44,563
76,785
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
(24,317)
(23,005)
Total tax charge
20,246
53,780
4
Tangible fixed assets
Land and buildings
Plant and machinery etc
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 April 2025
105,213
2,343,984
2,449,197
Additions
-
0
111,995
111,995
Disposals
-
0
(68,000)
(68,000)
At 31 March 2026
105,213
2,387,979
2,493,192
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2025
85,033
1,572,436
1,657,469
Depreciation charged in the year
10,147
174,076
184,223
Eliminated in respect of disposals
-
0
(56,590)
(56,590)
At 31 March 2026
95,180
1,689,922
1,785,102
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2026
10,033
698,057
708,090
At 31 March 2025
20,180
771,548
791,728
Hope Farm Limited
HOPE FARM LIMITED
Notes To The Financial Statements (Continued)
For The Year Ended 31 March 2026
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5
Fixed asset investments
2026
2025
£
£
Fixed capital account in J Taylor & Son
1,106,003
881,181
Movements in fixed asset investments
Investments
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2025
881,181
Additions
274,141
Disposals
(49,319)
At 31 March 2026
1,106,003
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2026
1,106,003
At 31 March 2025
881,181
6
Debtors
2026
2025
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
235,149
58,585
Prepayments and accrued income
-
0
74,141
235,149
132,726
7
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2026
2025
£
£
Obligations under finance leases
16,666
55,417
Trade creditors
14,997
19,244
Corporation tax
44,563
76,785
Other taxation and social security
57,993
45,144
Accruals and deferred income
59,104
31,816
193,323
228,406
Hope Farm Limited
HOPE FARM LIMITED
Notes To The Financial Statements (Continued)
For The Year Ended 31 March 2026
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8
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2026
2025
£
£
Obligations under finance leases
5,616
22,282
Amounts owed to group undertakings
1,390,000
1,240,000
1,395,616
1,262,282
9
Deferred taxation

The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the company and movements thereon:

Liabilities
Liabilities
2026
2025
Balances:
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
168,570
192,887
2026
Movements in the year:
£
Liability at 1 April 2025
192,887
Credit to profit or loss
(24,317)
Liability at 31 March 2026
168,570
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