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Company No: 12094811 (England and Wales)

# DAVID AND CHARLES LTD

### Unaudited Financial Statements
For the financial year ended 31 December 2025
Pages for filing with the registrar

DAVID AND CHARLES LTD

## Unaudited Financial Statements

For the financial year ended 31 December 2025

Contents

DAVID AND CHARLES LTD

## STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

As at 31 December 2025
DAVID AND CHARLES LTD

## STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (continued)

As at 31 December 2025

| Note | 2025 |  | 2024
|  | £ |  | £
Fixed assets |  |  |  |
Intangible assets | 3 | 7,292 |  | 16,841
Tangible assets | 4 | 23,034 |  | 28,420
|  | 30,326 |  | 45,261
Current assets |  |  |  |
Stocks | 5 | 1,288,939 |  | 1,179,879
Debtors | 6 | 3,108,825 |  | 3,136,702
Cash at bank and in hand |  | 877,396 |  | 541,901
|  | 5,275,160 |  | 4,858,482
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | 7 | ( 2,245,532) |  | ( 1,897,181)
Net current assets |  | 3,029,628 |  | 2,961,301
Total assets less current liabilities |  | 3,059,954 |  | 3,006,562
Provision for liabilities | 8 | ( 201,075) |  | ( 256,656)
Net assets |  | 2,858,879 |  | 2,749,906
Capital and reserves |  |  |  |
Called-up share capital | 9 | 110 |  | 110
Profit and loss account |  | 2,858,769 |  | 2,749,796
Total shareholders' funds |  | 2,858,879 |  | 2,749,906

For the financial year ending 31 December 2025 the Company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Directors' responsibilities:

- The members have not required the Company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the financial year 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; and
- These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and a copy of the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings has not been delivered.

The financial statements of David and Charles Ltd (registered number: 12094811) were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 27 May 2026. They were signed on its behalf by:

James Woollam Director |

DAVID AND CHARLES LTD

## NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the financial year ended 31 December 2025
DAVID AND CHARLES LTD

## NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the financial year ended 31 December 2025

##### 1. Accounting policies

The principal accounting policies are summarised below. They have all been applied consistently throughout the financial year and to the preceding financial year, unless otherwise stated.

##### General information and basis of accounting

David and Charles Ltd (the Company) is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in the United Kingdom under the Companies Act 2006 and is registered in England and Wales. The address of the Company's registered office is First Floor Tourism House, Pynes Hill, Exeter, EX2 5WS, United Kingdom.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain items at fair value, and in accordance with Section 1A of Financial Reporting Standard 102 (FRS 102) ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland’ issued by the Financial Reporting Council and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements are presented in pounds sterling which is the functional currency of the Company and rounded to the nearest £.

##### Going concern

The directors have assessed the Statement of Financial Position and likely future cash flows at the date of approving these financial statements. The directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence and to meet its financial obligations as they fall due for at least 12 months from the date of signing these financial statements. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

##### Foreign currency

Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate of exchange at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the Statement of Financial Position date are reported at the rates of exchange prevailing at that date.
Exchange differences are recognised in the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings in the period in which they arise except for exchange differences arising on gains or losses on non-monetary items which are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

##### Turnover

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.
Turnover is recognised when the significant risks and rewards are considered to have been transferred to the customer.

##### Interest income

Interest income is recognised when it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably. Interest income is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the principal outstanding at the effective interest rate applicable, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to that asset's net carrying amount on initial recognition.

##### Employee benefits

Defined contribution schemes
The Company operates a defined contribution scheme. The amount charged to the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings in respect of pension costs and other post-retirement benefits is the contributions payable in the financial year. Differences between contributions payable in the financial year and contributions actually paid are included as either accruals or prepayments in the Statement of Financial Position.

##### Share-based payment

Equity-settled share-based payment transactions are measured at fair value at the date of grant. The fair value determined at the grant date of the equity-settled share-based payments is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the Company’s estimate of shares that will eventually vest and adjusted for the effect of non-market-based vesting conditions.
Fair value is measured by use of the Black Scholes model which is considered by management to be the most appropriate method of valuation. The expected life used in the model has been adjusted, based on management’s best estimate, for the effects of non-transferability, exercise restrictions, and behavioural considerations.
Cancellations or settlements (including those resulting from employee redundancies) are treated as an acceleration of vesting and the amount that would have been recognised over the remaining vesting period is recognised immediately.

##### Taxation

Current tax
Current tax is provided at amounts expected to be paid (or recoverable) using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the Statement of Financial Position date.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax arises as a result of including items of income and expenditure in taxation computations in periods different from those in which they are included in the Company's financial statements. Deferred tax is provided in full on timing differences which result in an obligation to pay more or less tax at a future date, at the average tax rates that are expected to apply when the timing differences reverse, based on current tax rates and laws. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and a valuation allowance is set up against deferred tax assets so that the net carrying amount equals the highest amount that is more likely than not to be recovered based on current or future taxable profit.

##### Intangible assets

Intangible assets are stated at cost or valuation, net of amortisation and any provision for impairment. Amortisation is provided on all intangible assets at rates to write off the cost or valuation of each asset over its expected useful life as follows:

Computer software | 3 years straight line

##### Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost (or deemed cost) or valuation less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes costs directly attributable to making the asset capable of operating as intended. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, other than investment properties and freehold land, at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation, less estimated residual value, of each asset on a straight-line basis over its expected useful life, as follows:

Leasehold improvements | 3 years straight line
Office equipment | 3 years straight line
Computer equipment | 3 years straight line

Residual value represents the estimated amount which would currently be obtained from disposal of an asset, after deducting estimated costs of disposal, if the asset were already of the age and in the condition expected at the end of its useful life.

##### Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to sell, which is equivalent to the net realisable value. Cost includes materials, direct labour and an attributable proportion of manufacturing overheads based on normal levels of activity. Cost is calculated using the FIFO (first-in, first-out) method. Provision is made for obsolete, slow-moving or defective items where appropriate.
At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.
Work in progress is valued on the basis of direct costs plus attributable overheads based on normal level of activity. Provision is made for any foreseeable losses where appropriate. No element of profit is included in the valuation of work in progress.

##### Trade and other debtors

Trade and other debtors are initially recognised at fair value and thereafter stated at amortised cost using the effective interest method less impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts, except where the effect of discounting would be immaterial. In such cases the receivables are stated at cost less impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts.

##### Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in creditors: amounts falling due within one year.

##### Trade and other creditors

Trade and other creditors are initially recognised at fair value and thereafter stated at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, unless the effect of discounting would be immaterial, in which case they are stated at cost.

##### Financial instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
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 deducting all of its liabilities.
Financial assets and liabilities are only offset in the Balance Sheet when, and only when there exists a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and the Company intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

##### Government grants

Government grants are recognised based on the performance model and are measured at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the Company will comply with conditions attaching to them and the grants will be received.
A grant that specifies performance conditions is recognised in income only when the performance conditions are met. Where a grant does not specify performance conditions it is recognised in income when the grant proceeds are received or receivable. A grant received before the recognition criteria are satisfied is recognised as a liability.

##### Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that the Company will be required to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the Statement of Financial Position date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where a provision is measured using the cash flows estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those cash flows (when the effect of the time value of money is material).
When some or all of the economic benefits required to settle a provision are expected to be recovered from a third party, a receivable is recognised as an asset if it is virtually certain that reimbursement will be received and the amount of the receivable can be measured reliably.

##### Ordinary share capital

The ordinary share capital of the Company is presented as equity.

##### Dividends

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.

#### 2. Employees

| 2025 |  | 2024
| Number |  | Number
Monthly average number of persons employed by the Company during the year, including directors | 38 |  | 33

#### 3. Intangible assets

| Computer software |  | Total
| £ |  | £
Cost |  |  |
At 01 January 2025 | 51,260 |  | 51,260
At 31 December 2025 | 51,260 |  | 51,260
Accumulated amortisation |  |  |
At 01 January 2025 | 34,419 |  | 34,419
Charge for the financial year | 9,549 |  | 9,549
At 31 December 2025 | 43,968 |  | 43,968
Net book value |  |  |
At 31 December 2025 | 7,292 |  | 7,292
At 31 December 2024 | 16,841 |  | 16,841

#### 4. Tangible assets

| Leasehold improve- ments |  | Office equipment |  | Computer equipment |  | Total
| £ |  | £ |  | £ |  | £
Cost |  |  |  |  |  |  |
At 01 January 2025 | 3,412 |  | 20,417 |  | 65,672 |  | 89,501
Additions | 0 |  | 8,256 |  | 5,013 |  | 13,269
At 31 December 2025 | 3,412 |  | 28,673 |  | 70,685 |  | 102,770
Accumulated depreciation |  |  |  |  |  |  |
At 01 January 2025 | 2,275 |  | 18,870 |  | 39,936 |  | 61,081
Charge for the financial year | 1,137 |  | 3,655 |  | 13,863 |  | 18,655
At 31 December 2025 | 3,412 |  | 22,525 |  | 53,799 |  | 79,736
Net book value |  |  |  |  |  |  |
At 31 December 2025 | 0 |  | 6,148 |  | 16,886 |  | 23,034
At 31 December 2024 | 1,137 |  | 1,547 |  | 25,736 |  | 28,420

#### 5. Stocks

| 2025 |  | 2024
| £ |  | £
Stocks | 964,704 |  | 832,037
Work in progress | 324,235 |  | 347,842
| 1,288,939 |  | 1,179,879

#### 6. Debtors

| 2025 |  | 2024
| £ |  | £
Trade debtors | 2,781,435 |  | 2,836,263
Prepayments and accrued income | 307,421 |  | 282,416
VAT recoverable | 19,813 |  | 15,753
Other debtors | 156 |  | 2,270
| 3,108,825 |  | 3,136,702

#### 7. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

| 2025 |  | 2024
| £ |  | £
Trade creditors | 389,650 |  | 672,873
Accruals and deferred income | 1,723,981 |  | 1,039,044
Taxation and social security | 111,989 |  | 165,352
Other creditors | 19,912 |  | 19,912
| 2,245,532 |  | 1,897,181

#### 8. Provision for liabilities

| 2025 |  | 2024
| £ |  | £
Deferred tax | 5,905 |  | 8,489
Other provisions | 195,170 |  | 248,167
| 201,075 |  | 256,656

Other provisions represent UK sales and US sales return provisions.

#### 9. Called-up share capital

| 2025 |  | 2024
| £ |  | £
Allotted, called-up and fully-paid |  |  |
110 Ordinary shares of £ 1.00 each | 110 |  | 110

#### 10. Financial commitments

Pensions

The Company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for the directors and employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Company in an independently administered fund.

| 2025 |  | 2024
| £ |  | £
Unpaid contributions due to the fund (inc. in other creditors) | 3,447 |  | 2,736