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Registered number: 00185304










CHAPLIN BROS (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED








UNAUDITED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

 
CHAPLIN BROS (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Balance sheet
 
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
 
3 - 8


 
CHAPLIN BROS (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 00185304

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2026

2026
2025
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 4 
1,279,461
1,422,986

  
1,279,461
1,422,986

Current assets
  

Stocks
  
1,013,790
834,793

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 5 
466,836
699,532

Current asset investments
 6 
946
738

Cash at bank and in hand
  
938,290
858,660

  
2,419,862
2,393,723

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 7 
(609,008)
(515,983)

Net current assets
  
 
 
1,810,854
 
 
1,877,740

Total assets less current liabilities
  
3,090,315
3,300,726

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 8 
(127,000)
(148,000)

Net assets
  
2,963,315
3,152,726


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
  
12,300
14,300

Capital redemption reserve
  
16,300
14,300

Other reserves
  
9,016
9,016

Profit and loss account
  
2,925,699
3,115,110

  
2,963,315
3,152,726


Page 1

 
CHAPLIN BROS (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 00185304
    
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 MARCH 2026

The directors consider that the company is entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

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.

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

The company has opted not to file the statement of comprehensive income in accordance with provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 13 July 2026.




Mr R Hamilton
Director

The notes on pages 3 to 8 form part of these financial statements.

Page 2

 
CHAPLIN BROS (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

1.


General information

Chaplin Bros. (Birmingham) Limited (the company) is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in England. The address of its registered office is Reddicap Trading Estate, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7BU.

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006. 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 following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
the company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the company will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and
the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

Rental income is recognised on a receivable basis.

 
2.3

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

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CHAPLIN BROS (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.3
Tangible fixed assets (continued)

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using both the straight line and  reducing balance basis methods.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Freehold property
-
5%
straight line
Plant & machinery etc.
-
15%
- 25% reducing balance

The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.

 
2.4

Valuation of investments

Investments in listed company shares are remeasured to market value at each balance sheet date. Gains and losses on remeasurement are recognised in the Statement of comprehensive income for the period under income from current asset investments.

 
2.5

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a first in, first out basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

At each balance sheet date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in the Statement of comprehensive income.

 
2.6

Debtors

Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

 
2.7

Creditors

Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

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CHAPLIN BROS (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.8

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.

At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.

 
2.9

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to profit or loss over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

 
2.10

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.

 
2.11

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the company has no further payment obligations.

The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the balance sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the company in independently administered funds.

 
2.12

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are recognised when an event has taken place that gives rise to a legal or constructive obligation, a transfer of economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made.

Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
 
Deferred tax liabilities are also presented within provisions but are measured in accordance with the accounting policy on taxation.
 
Increases in provisions are generally charged as an expense to profit or loss.

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CHAPLIN BROS (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.13

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Statement of comprehensive income, except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the balance sheet date, except that:

- The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and

- Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.

Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.


3.


Employees

The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 13 (2025 - 17).

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CHAPLIN BROS (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

4.


Tangible fixed assets


Freehold property
Plant & machinery etc
Motor vehicles
Total

£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 April 2025
1,250,578
2,223,490
79,571
3,553,639


Additions
-
5,285
-
5,285



At 31 March 2026

1,250,578
2,228,775
79,571
3,558,924



Depreciation


At 1 April 2025
467,579
1,648,188
14,886
2,130,653


Charge for the year on owned assets
52,529
86,578
9,703
148,810



At 31 March 2026

520,108
1,734,766
24,589
2,279,463



Net book value



At 31 March 2026
730,470
494,009
54,982
1,279,461



At 31 March 2025
782,999
575,302
64,685
1,422,986


5.


Debtors

2026
2025
£
£


Trade debtors
455,155
685,831

Prepayments and accrued income
11,681
13,701

466,836
699,532



6.


Current asset investments

2026
2025
£
£

Listed investments
946
738


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CHAPLIN BROS (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

7.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2026
2025
£
£

Trade creditors
418,737
354,813

Corporation tax
33,846
42,000

Other taxation and social security
140,932
105,277

Other creditors
2,048
-

Accruals and deferred income
13,445
13,893

609,008
515,983



8.


Deferred taxation




2026
2025


£

£






At beginning of year
(148,000)
(168,500)


Charged to profit or loss
21,000
20,500



At end of year
(127,000)
(148,000)

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

2026
2025
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
(127,000)
(148,000)


9.


Pension commitments

The company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the company to the fund and amounted to £137,321 (2025: £140,790). Contributions totalling £2,048 (2025: £Nil) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date.

 
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