Company registration number 02847280 (England and Wales)
THE SOUND COMPANY LIMITED
Unaudited Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 August 2025
THE SOUND COMPANY LIMITED
Contents
Page
Company information
1
Balance sheet
2 - 3
Notes to the financial statements
4 - 9
THE SOUND COMPANY LIMITED
Company Information
- 1 -
Directors
Mr G J Oliver
Mrs C H Oliver
Miss A C Oliver
Secretary
Mr G J Oliver
Company number
02847280
Registered office
Wellfield House
Temple Street
Llandrindod Wells
Powys
LD1 5HG
Accountants
RCH Chartered Accountants Limited
Wellfield House
Temple Street
Llandrindod Wells
Powys
LD1 5HG
THE SOUND COMPANY LIMITED
Balance Sheet
As at 31 August 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
4
3,695,094
3,736,040
Current assets
Debtors
5
184,276
193,771
Cash at bank and in hand
178,687
1,362
362,963
195,133
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(497,063)
(764,686)
Net current liabilities
(134,100)
(569,553)
Total assets less current liabilities
3,560,994
3,166,487
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
7
(1,021,667)
(438,722)
Net assets
2,539,327
2,727,765
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
50,000
50,000
Revaluation reserve
2,373,938
2,406,069
Profit and loss reserves
115,389
271,696
Total equity
2,539,327
2,727,765

The notes on pages 4 to 9 form part of these financial statements.

THE SOUND COMPANY LIMITED
Balance Sheet
As at 31 August 2025
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For the financial year ended 31 August 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

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 6 July 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr G J Oliver
Director
Company registration number 02847280 (England and Wales)
THE SOUND COMPANY LIMITED
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

The Sound Company Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Wellfield House, Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5HG.

1.1
Basis of preparation

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. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2
Going concern

At the balance sheet date the company had net current liabilities of £true134,100 (2024 - £569,553). The directors are aware of the turnover and margins that the company needs to achieve in order to keep the company in profit and they believe these targets can be met. The directors review realistic objectives at regular intervals, based on this periodic review and the company's plans, the directors consider it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis.

 

1.3
Revenue

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.

The company recognises revenue from the following major sources:

The nature, timing of satisfaction of performance obligations and significant payment terms of the company's major sources of revenue are as follows:

Sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer (usually on dispatch of the goods), the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

Sale of services

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 are recoverable.

THE SOUND COMPANY LIMITED
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
1
Accounting policies
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1.4
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:

Freehold property
2% on cost
Plant and machinery
25% on reducing balance and over 5 years
Fixtures and fittings
25% on 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.

1.5
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible 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). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted. If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

1.6
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.7
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.

THE SOUND COMPANY LIMITED
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
1
Accounting policies
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Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are measured at transaction price.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are recognised at transaction price.

 

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 at transaction price.

1.8
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.

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.

1.9
Retirement benefits

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

2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

THE SOUND COMPANY LIMITED
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
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3
Employees

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

2025
2024
Number
Number
Total
10
10
4
Tangible fixed assets
Freehold property
Plant and machinery
Fixtures and fittings
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 September 2024
4,519,262
887,631
226,577
5,633,470
Additions
-
0
12,095
1,150
13,245
At 31 August 2025
4,519,262
899,726
227,727
5,646,715
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 September 2024
812,311
866,728
218,392
1,897,431
Depreciation charged in the year
45,385
6,471
2,334
54,190
At 31 August 2025
857,696
873,199
220,726
1,951,621
Carrying amount
At 31 August 2025
3,661,566
26,527
7,001
3,695,094
At 31 August 2024
3,706,951
20,903
8,186
3,736,040

The fair value of the company's Freehold property was revalued on 24 July 2007 by a firm of Independent Chartered Surveyors who are external to the company. The basis of this valuation was on an open market basis. Had this class of asset been measured on a historical cost basis, the carrying amount would have been £1,306,190 (2024 - £1,306,190).

5
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
88,390
68,643
Corporation tax recoverable
15,880
15,880
Other debtors
-
0
30,517
Prepayments and accrued income
80,006
78,731
184,276
193,771
THE SOUND COMPANY LIMITED
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
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6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
8
10,000
169,161
Other borrowings
8
-
0
270,855
Trade creditors
81,570
93,175
Taxation and social security
83,110
158,738
Other creditors
206,179
-
0
Accruals and deferred income
116,204
72,757
497,063
764,686
7
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
8
1,021,667
438,722
Creditors which fall due after five years are payable as follows:
Payable by instalments
-
85,615
8
Loans and overdrafts
2025
2024
£
£
Bank loans
1,031,667
570,332
Bank overdrafts
-
0
37,551
Other loans
-
0
270,855
1,031,667
878,738
Payable within one year
10,000
440,016
Payable after one year
1,021,667
438,722

The long-term loans are secured by fixed charges over the property owned by the company.

Bank borrowings is denominated in pounds sterling . The carrying amount at the year end is £1,020,000 (2024548,665).

Bank Loan is denominated in pounds sterling . The carrying amount at the year end is £11,667 (2024 - £21,667).

The bank loan and overdraft is secured by a limited guarantee given by the directors.

 

In November 2024 the bank loan with carrying amount at the year end of £548,665 was repaid and a new loan taken out of £1,020,000 with a repayment date of 28 November 2026.

9
Directors' transactions
THE SOUND COMPANY LIMITED
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
9
Directors' transactions
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Advances
% Rate
Opening balance
Amounts advanced
Amounts repaid
Closing balance
£
£
£
£
Mr G J Oliver -
-
30,517
14,770
(45,287)
-
30,517
14,770
(45,287)
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