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DINGBATS* NOTEBOOKS LTD

Registered Number
10677445
(England and Wales)

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year ended
31 December 2025

DINGBATS* NOTEBOOKS LTD
Company Information
for the year from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025

Director

BEKDACHE, Mohamad

Registered Address

71-75 Shelton Street
Covent Garden
London
WC2H 9JQ

Registered Number

10677445 (England and Wales)
DINGBATS* NOTEBOOKS LTD
Balance Sheet as at
31 December 2025

Notes

2025

2024

£

£

£

£

Current assets
Stocks3233,027302,337
Debtors4208,440197,111
Cash at bank and on hand526,220452,041
967,687951,489
Creditors amounts falling due within one year5(1,553,769)(1,423,357)
Net current assets (liabilities)(586,082)(471,868)
Total assets less current liabilities(586,082)(471,868)
Net assets(586,082)(471,868)
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital100100
Profit and loss account(586,182)(471,968)
Shareholders' funds(586,082)(471,868)
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Director on 19 July 2026, and are signed on its behalf by:
BEKDACHE, Mohamad
Director
Registered Company No. 10677445
DINGBATS* NOTEBOOKS LTD
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2025

1.Accounting policies
Statutory information
The company is a private company limited by shares and registered in England and Wales. The company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the Company Information page.
Statement of compliance
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2006 and FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland including Section 1A Small Entities.
Functional and presentation currency
The financial statements are presented in sterling.
Going concern
The company is dependent upon the continued support of Dingbats Notebooks DMCC, a related party under common majority ownership, which has confirmed that it will not demand repayment of amounts owed for a period of at least twelve months from the date of approval of these financial statements and will continue to provide such financial support as may be required. Accordingly, the director considers it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on the going-concern basis.
Revenue from sale of goods
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the company has transferred to the buyer the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods, which is normally when the goods are delivered. Revenue is recognised when the amount can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the company, and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably. Revenue is stated net of VAT, trade discounts, promotional discounts, returns and refunds. Delivery charges invoiced to customers are included within revenue.
Interest income
Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.
Foreign currency translation
Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are translated into the company’s functional currency using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the reporting date are retranslated at the exchange rate prevailing at that date. Exchange differences are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they arise.
Current taxation
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 Balance Sheet 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.
Stocks and work in progress
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. Provision is made for obsolete, damaged and slow-moving stocks where appropriate. The carrying amount of stocks sold is recognised within cost of sales in the same period as the related revenue.
Trade and other debtors
Short term debtors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price), less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Loans and other financial assets are initially recognised at transaction price including any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank and on hand, demand deposits and short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.
Trade and other creditors
Short term creditors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price). Loans and other financial liabilities are initially recognised at transaction price net of any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method.
2.Average number of employees

20252024
Average number of employees during the year11
3.Stocks

2025

2024

££
Finished goods233,027302,337
Total233,027302,337
4.Debtors: amounts due within one year

2025

2024

££
Trade debtors / trade receivables64,90273,392
Other debtors140,069117,241
Prepayments and accrued income3,4696,478
Total208,440197,111
5.Creditors: amounts due within one year

2025

2024

££
Trade creditors / trade payables1,515,7991,355,800
Bank borrowings and overdrafts9,71544,242
Other creditors28,25523,315
Total1,553,7691,423,357
6.Directors advances, credits and guarantees

Brought forward

Amount advanced

Amount repaid

Carried forward

££££
BEKDACHE, Mohamad49,00054,2320103,232
49,00054,2320103,232
At 31 December 2025, the balance on Mr M Bekdache’s director’s loan account was £103,232 overdrawn (2024: £49,000 overdrawn). During the year, further advances of £54,232 were made and no repayments were received. The loan was unsecured, interest-free and repayable on demand. No amounts were written off or waived during the year.
7.Related party transactions
During the year, the company purchased goods from Dingbats Notebooks DMCC, a company incorporated and trading in the United Arab Emirates. The company is related by virtue of the company’s sole director and majority shareholder also holding a majority shareholding in Dingbats Notebooks DMCC. Purchases from the related party during the year amounted to £454,802 (2024: £543,276). At 31 December 2025, £1,482,229 was included within trade creditors in respect of amounts owed to the related party (2024: £1,321,705). The balance was unsecured, interest-free and had no fixed repayment date. No guarantees were given or received.
8.Controlling party
The company was under the control of sole director Mr M Bekdache, by virtue of the fact that he owns 51% of the issued share capital.