Churchgate Accountants Limited
Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 November 2025
Pages for filing with registrar
Company Registration No. 07321836 (England and Wales)
CHURCHGATE ACCOUNTANTS LIMITED
Churchgate Accountants Limited
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 9
CHURCHGATE ACCOUNTANTS LIMITED
Churchgate Accountants Limited
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
30 NOVEMBER 2025
30 November 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
3
5,710
7,411
Tangible assets
5
42,952
39,386
Investments
4
10
201,010
48,672
247,807
Current assets
Debtors
6
1,945,250
1,564,618
Investments
7
87,060
81,660
Cash at bank and in hand
277,998
252,229
2,310,308
1,898,507
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
9
(986,027)
(1,025,889)
Net current assets
1,324,281
872,618
Total assets less current liabilities
1,372,953
1,120,425
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
8
(982)
(11,622)
Provisions for liabilities
(10,738)
(9,847)
Net assets
1,361,233
1,098,956
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
32,500
32,500
Share premium account
88,400
45,000
Capital redemption reserve
12,850
12,500
Other reserves
1,686
8,213
Profit and loss reserves
1,225,797
1,000,743
Total equity
1,361,233
1,098,956
CHURCHGATE ACCOUNTANTS LIMITED
Churchgate Accountants Limited
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT
30 NOVEMBER 2025
30 November 2025
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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 15 July 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr M C Boardman
Director
Company registration number 07321836 (England and Wales)
CHURCHGATE ACCOUNTANTS LIMITED
Churchgate Accountants Limited
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Churchgate Accountants Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 18 Langton Place, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1NE.
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, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. 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
Intangible fixed assets - goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquisition of unincorporated businesses over the fair value of net assets acquired. It is initially recognised as an asset at cost and is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is considered to have a finite useful life and is amortised on a systematic basis over its expected life, which is 5 years.
For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to the cash-generating units expected to benefit from the acquisition. Cash-generating units to which goodwill has been allocated are tested for impairment at least annually, or more frequently when there is an indication that the unit may be impaired. If the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than the carrying amount of the unit, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit pro-rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the unit.
CHURCHGATE ACCOUNTANTS LIMITED
Churchgate Accountants Limited
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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:
Land and buildings Leasehold
10% straight line
Plant and machinery
25% 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
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
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.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Classification of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.
CHURCHGATE ACCOUNTANTS LIMITED
Churchgate Accountants Limited
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
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 initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
1.7
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.
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.
1.9
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.10
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.11
Leases
Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.
CHURCHGATE ACCOUNTANTS LIMITED
Churchgate Accountants Limited
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.12
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
55
54
3
Intangible fixed assets
Goodwill
£
Cost
At 1 December 2024
79,672
Revaluation
1,153
At 30 November 2025
80,825
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 December 2024
72,261
Amortisation charged for the year
2,854
At 30 November 2025
75,115
Carrying amount
At 30 November 2025
5,710
At 30 November 2024
7,411
4
Fixed asset investments
2025
2024
£
£
Other investments other than loans
10
201,010
CHURCHGATE ACCOUNTANTS LIMITED
Churchgate Accountants Limited
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
4
Fixed asset investments
(Continued)
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Movements in fixed asset investments
Investments
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 December 2024
201,010
Moved to debtors
(201,000)
At 30 November 2025
10
Carrying amount
At 30 November 2025
10
At 30 November 2024
201,010
5
Tangible fixed assets
Land and buildings
Plant and machinery etc
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 December 2024
81,380
89,656
171,036
Additions
20,623
20,623
Disposals
(15,389)
(15,389)
At 30 November 2025
81,380
94,890
176,270
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 December 2024
81,380
50,270
131,650
Depreciation charged in the year
14,318
14,318
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(12,650)
(12,650)
At 30 November 2025
81,380
51,938
133,318
Carrying amount
At 30 November 2025
42,952
42,952
At 30 November 2024
39,386
39,386
6
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
875,226
843,423
Other debtors
1,070,024
721,195
1,945,250
1,564,618
CHURCHGATE ACCOUNTANTS LIMITED
Churchgate Accountants Limited
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
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7
Current asset investments
2025
2024
£
£
Other investments
87,060
81,660
8
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025
2024
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
5,834
Other creditors
982
5,788
982
11,622
9
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
6,667
10,000
Trade creditors
121,629
166,288
Other taxation and social security
687,111
617,671
Other creditors
170,620
231,930
986,027
1,025,889
10
Audit report information
As the income statement has been omitted from the filing copy of the financial statements, the following information in relation to the audit report on the statutory financial statements is provided in accordance with s444(5B) of the Companies Act 2006.
The auditor's report is unqualified and includes the following:
Opinion
In our opinion the financial statements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 30 November 2025 and of its profit for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Senior Statutory Auditor:
Emma Wilsher FCA
Statutory Auditor:
GH Audit Ltd
Date of audit report:
21 July 2026
CHURCHGATE ACCOUNTANTS LIMITED
Churchgate Accountants Limited
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
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11
Operating lease commitments
Lessee
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:
2025
2024
£
£
Within one year
127,575
113,755
Between two and five years
144,671
226,780
272,246
340,535
The total lease commitments relate to property rent and motor leasing.