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Company Registration No. 16006593 (England and Wales)
Western Towing (1977) Limited Unaudited accounts for the period from 9 October 2024 to 31 December 2025
Western Towing (1977) Limited Unaudited accounts Contents
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Western Towing (1977) Limited Company Information for the period from 9 October 2024 to 31 December 2025
Directors
Christopher James Hood Hayley Jane Thomas
Company Number
16006593 (England and Wales)
Registered Office
3 Marsh Green Road North Marsh Barton Trading Estate Exeter EX2 8NY England
Accountants
Mrs Catherine Flannery, FMAAT, FCCA, BSc (Hons) South Devon Accounting Ltd 6 Orchard Close Ogwell Newton Abbot TQ12 6AL
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Western Towing (1977) Limited Statement of financial position as at 31 December 2025
2025 
Notes
£ 
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
101,000 
Tangible assets
54,658 
155,658 
Current assets
Inventories
251,672 
Debtors
34,421 
Cash at bank and in hand
155,803 
441,896 
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
(118,131)
Net current assets
323,765 
Total assets less current liabilities
479,423 
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
(343,502)
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax
(10,385)
Net assets
125,536 
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
1,000 
Profit and loss account
124,536 
Shareholders' funds
125,536 
For the period ending 31 December 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 in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - Small Entities. The profit and loss account has not been delivered to the Registrar of Companies.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 2 July 2026 and were signed on its behalf by
Hayley Jane Thomas Director Company Registration No. 16006593
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Western Towing (1977) Limited Notes to the Accounts for the period from 9 October 2024 to 31 December 2025
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Statutory information
Western Towing (1977) Limited is a private company, limited by shares, registered in England and Wales, registration number 16006593. The registered office is 3 Marsh Green Road North, Marsh Barton Trading Estate, Exeter, EX2 8NY, England.
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Compliance with accounting standards
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A Small Entities. There were no material departures from that standard.
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Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below and have been consistently applied within the same accounts.
Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of certain fixed assets.
Presentation currency
The accounts are presented in £ sterling.
Turnover
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when goods have been delivered to customers such that risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to them. 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.
Stocks and work in progress
Stocks have been valued at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. In respect of work in progress and finished goods, cost includes a relevant proportion of overheads according to the stage of manufacturing/completion.
Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible assets are included at cost less depreciation and impairment. Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives:
Plant & machinery
20% Reducing Balance Basis
Motor vehicles
20% Reducing Balance Basis
Fixtures & fittings
20% Reducing Balance Basis
Computer equipment
20% Reducing Balance Basis
Intangible fixed assets
Intangible fixed assets (including purchased goodwill and patents) are included at cost less accumulated amortisation.
Pension costs
The company operates a defined contribution scheme for the benefit of its employees. Contributions payable are recognised in the profit and loss account when due.
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Western Towing (1977) Limited Notes to the Accounts for the period from 9 October 2024 to 31 December 2025
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Intangible fixed assets
Goodwill 
Other 
Total 
£ 
£ 
£ 
Cost
At 9 October 2024
- 
- 
- 
Additions
90,000 
25,000 
115,000 
At 31 December 2025
90,000 
25,000 
115,000 
Amortisation
At 9 October 2024
- 
- 
- 
Charge for the period
9,000 
5,000 
14,000 
At 31 December 2025
9,000 
5,000 
14,000 
Net book value
At 31 December 2025
81,000 
20,000 
101,000 
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Tangible fixed assets
Plant & machinery 
Motor vehicles 
Fixtures & fittings 
Computer equipment 
Total 
£ 
£ 
£ 
£ 
£ 
Cost or valuation
At cost 
At cost 
At cost 
At cost 
At 9 October 2024
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
Additions
12,951 
31,371 
22,300 
1,700 
68,322 
At 31 December 2025
12,951 
31,371 
22,300 
1,700 
68,322 
Depreciation
Charge for the period
2,590 
6,274 
4,460 
340 
13,664 
At 31 December 2025
2,590 
6,274 
4,460 
340 
13,664 
Net book value
At 31 December 2025
10,361 
25,097 
17,840 
1,360 
54,658 
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Debtors
2025 
£ 
Amounts falling due within one year
Trade debtors
10,419 
Accrued income and prepayments
19,502 
Other debtors
4,500 
34,421 
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025 
£ 
VAT
21,068 
Trade creditors
45,530 
Taxes and social security
44,934 
Other creditors
5,599 
Accruals
1,000 
118,131 
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Western Towing (1977) Limited Notes to the Accounts for the period from 9 October 2024 to 31 December 2025
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Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025 
£ 
Amounts owed to group undertakings and other participating interests
198,937 
Loans from directors
144,565 
343,502 
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Average number of employees
During the period the average number of employees was 11.
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