Company registration number 03870972 (England and Wales)
DAVID SIMS PHOTOGRAPHY LTD.
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
DAVID SIMS PHOTOGRAPHY LTD.
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 6
DAVID SIMS PHOTOGRAPHY LTD.
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
31 December 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3
5,720,925
5,890,298
Investments
4
11,094
11,094
5,732,019
5,901,392
Current assets
Debtors
2,085,501
1,072,188
Cash at bank and in hand
2,169,055
3,005,368
4,254,556
4,077,556
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
(2,411,118)
(2,870,024)
Net current assets
1,843,438
1,207,532
Total assets less current liabilities
7,575,457
7,108,924
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
(3,026)
(12,101)
Net assets
7,572,431
7,096,823
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
2
2
Profit and loss reserves
7,572,429
7,096,821
Total equity
7,572,431
7,096,823
DAVID SIMS PHOTOGRAPHY LTD.
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
31 December 2025
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For the financial year ended 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 of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
The director acknowledges his 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.
In accordance with section 444 of the Companies Act 2006, all of the members of the company have consented to the preparation of abridged financial statements pursuant to paragraph 1A of Schedule 1 to the Small Companies and Groups (Accounts and Directors’ Report) Regulations (SI 2008/409)(b).
The director of the company has elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
The financial statements were approved and signed by the director and authorised for issue on 28 July 2026
Mr D Sims
Director
Company registration number 03870972 (England and Wales)
DAVID SIMS PHOTOGRAPHY LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
David Sims Photography Ltd. is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is C/O Hilton Consulting, Canalot Studios, 222 Kensal Road, London, W10 5BN.
1.1
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. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Turnover
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.
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.
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.
1.3
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 land and buildings
4% SL
Leasehold improvements
4% SL
Plant and equipment
25% RB
Fixtures and fittings
20% SL
Computers
20% SL
Motor vehicles
25% RB
DAVID SIMS PHOTOGRAPHY LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.4
Fixed asset investments
Artwork held by the Company is measured at cost.
1.5
Cash and cash equivalents
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.
1.6
Taxation
The tax expense represents the tax currently payable.
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.
1.7
Foreign exchange
Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.
2
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2025
2024
Number
Number
Total
7
7
DAVID SIMS PHOTOGRAPHY LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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3
Tangible fixed assets
Freehold land and buildings
Leasehold improvements
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2025
9,486,632
149,944
976,007
80,231
110,406
10,803,220
Additions
4,087
166,578
29,979
60,070
260,714
At 31 December 2025
9,490,719
166,578
179,923
976,007
140,301
110,406
11,063,934
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2025
3,719,263
101,428
971,178
52,350
68,703
4,912,922
Depreciation charged in the year
379,576
4,203
15,148
1,204
19,530
10,426
430,087
At 31 December 2025
4,098,839
4,203
116,576
972,382
71,880
79,129
5,343,009
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2025
5,391,880
162,375
63,347
3,625
68,421
31,277
5,720,925
At 31 December 2024
5,767,369
48,516
4,829
27,881
41,703
5,890,298
DAVID SIMS PHOTOGRAPHY LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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4
Fixed asset investments
2025
2024
£
£
Other investments other than loans
11,094
11,094
5
Related party transactions
2025
2024
Amounts due to related parties
£
£
SKN Lab Ltd
1,925,150
2,250,150
The following amounts were outstanding at the reporting end date:
2025
2024
Amounts due from related parties
£
£
DS Photography Ltd
300,000
300,000