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REGISTERED NUMBER: 08350883 (England and Wales)















FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

FOR

ROBERT STERNE LTD

ROBERT STERNE LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08350883)

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026










Page

Company Information 1

Balance Sheet 2

Notes to the Financial Statements 4


ROBERT STERNE LTD

COMPANY INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026







DIRECTOR: R Sterne





REGISTERED OFFICE: Arthive Studios Unit 3
29 Hindsley'S Pl
Forest Hill
London
SE23 2NF





REGISTERED NUMBER: 08350883 (England and Wales)





ACCOUNTANTS: mgr Weston Kay LLP
Chartered Accountants
55 Loudoun Road
St John's Wood
London
NW8 0DL

ROBERT STERNE LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08350883)

BALANCE SHEET
31 JANUARY 2026

31.1.26 31.1.25
Notes £    £   
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets 4 1,109,996 1,090,833

CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 5 45,846 15,400
Cash at bank 776,079 317,180
821,925 332,580
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year 6 (352,926 ) (195,387 )
NET CURRENT ASSETS 468,999 137,193
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,578,995 1,228,026

CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one
year

7

(442,556

)

(457,287

)
NET ASSETS 1,136,439 770,739

CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Called up share capital 9 100 100
Profit and loss reserves 1,136,339 770,639
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 1,136,439 770,739

The company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 January 2026.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 January 2026 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The director acknowledges his responsibilities for:
(a)ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
(b)preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of each financial year and of its profit or loss for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company.

ROBERT STERNE LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08350883)

BALANCE SHEET - continued
31 JANUARY 2026


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

In accordance with Section 444 of the Companies Act 2006, the Profit And Loss Account has not been delivered.

The financial statements were approved by the director and authorised for issue on 2 July 2026 and were signed by:





R Sterne - Director


ROBERT STERNE LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08350883)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026


1. COMPANY INFORMATION

Company information
Robert Sterne Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is located at Arthive Studios Unit 3, 29 Hindsley's Place, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2NF.

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

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 £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

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.

Revenue from contracts for the provision of professional services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion when the stage of completion, costs incurred and costs to complete can be estimated reliably. The stage of completion is calculated by comparing costs incurred, mainly in relation to contractual hourly staff rates and materials, as a proportion of total costs. Where the outcome cannot be estimated reliably, revenue is recognised only to the extent of the expenses recognised that it is probable will be recovered.

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:

Land and buildings - Freehold No depreciation on land and buildings
Fixtures, fittings and equipment No depreciation on artwork and 25% straight line

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.

No depreciation has been recorded on the properties as the Directors consider the market value of the buildings to exceed their cost. This is reasonable given our knowledge of the current property market and the nature of the properties.

No depreciation has been recorded on artwork shown under Fixtures, fittings and equipment as the Directors consider the market value of the artwork to exceed their cost. This is reasonable given our knowledge of the artwork and the nature of the artwork.

ROBERT STERNE LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08350883)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026


2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 "Basic Financial Instruments" and Section 12 "Other Financial Instruments Issues" 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.

Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method 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. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Classification of 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 deducting all of its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.

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.


ROBERT STERNE LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08350883)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026


2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
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.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.

Research and development
Research expenditure is written off against profits in the year in which it is incurred. Identifiable development
expenditure is capitalised to the extent that the technical, commercial and financial feasibility can be demonstrated.

Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

Cash at bank and in hand
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 current liabilities.

3. EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS

The average number of employees during the year was 3 (2025 - 2 ) .

ROBERT STERNE LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08350883)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026


4. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
Freehold and
property fittings Totals
£    £    £   
COST
At 1 February 2025 1,008,908 103,611 1,112,519
Additions - 27,748 27,748
At 31 January 2026 1,008,908 131,359 1,140,267
DEPRECIATION
At 1 February 2025 - 21,686 21,686
Charge for year - 8,585 8,585
At 31 January 2026 - 30,271 30,271
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 January 2026 1,008,908 101,088 1,109,996
At 31 January 2025 1,008,908 81,925 1,090,833

No depreciation has been recorded on the properties as the Directors consider the market value of the buildings to exceed their cost. This is reasonable given our knowledge of the current property market and the nature of the properties.

No depreciation has been recorded on artwork shown under Fixtures, fittings and equipment as the Directors consider the market value of the artwork to exceed their cost. This is reasonable given our knowledge of the artwork and the nature of the artwork.

5. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.1.26 31.1.25
£    £   
Trade debtors 42,196 15,190
Other debtors 3,650 210
45,846 15,400

6. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.1.26 31.1.25
£    £   
Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 8) 49,873 53,310
Trade creditors 4,657 3,960
Taxation and social security 244,570 66,873
Other creditors 53,826 71,244
352,926 195,387

ROBERT STERNE LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08350883)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026


7. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
31.1.26 31.1.25
£    £   
Bank loans (see note 8) 442,556 457,287

Amounts falling due in more than five years:

Repayable by instalments
Bank loans more 5 yr by instal 193,193 190,739

Bank loans of £442,557 (2025: £457,287) are secured against the assets of the company.

8. LOANS

An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:

31.1.26 31.1.25
£    £   
Amounts falling due within one year or on demand:
Bank loans 49,873 53,310

Amounts falling due between one and two years:
Bank loans - 1-2 years 99,745 106,619

Amounts falling due between two and five years:
Bank loans - 2-5 years 149,618 159,929

Amounts falling due in more than five years:

Repayable by instalments
Bank loans more 5 yr by instal 193,193 190,739

9. CALLED UP SHARE CAPITAL

Allotted, issued and fully paid:
Number: Class: Nominal 31.1.26 31.1.25
value: £    £   
100 Ordinary £1 100 100