Registration number:
Ian Gosling Limited
for the Year Ended 31 January 2026
Ian Gosling Limited
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Company Information |
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Balance Sheet |
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Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements |
Ian Gosling Limited
Company Information
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Director |
P. W. Abraham |
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Registered office |
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Accountants |
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Ian Gosling Limited
(Registration number: 04635410)
Balance Sheet as at 31 January 2026
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Fixed assets |
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Intangible assets |
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Tangible assets |
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Current assets |
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Stocks |
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Debtors |
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Cash at bank and in hand |
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Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year |
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Net current assets |
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Total assets less current liabilities |
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Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year |
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Provisions for liabilities |
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Net assets |
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Capital and reserves |
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Called up share capital |
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Retained earnings |
216,655 |
246,322 |
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Shareholders' funds |
216,755 |
246,422 |
Ian Gosling Limited
(Registration number: 04635410)
Balance Sheet as at 31 January 2026
For the financial year ending 31 January 2026 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Director's responsibilities:
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The director acknowledges his responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. |
Approved and authorised by the
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Ian Gosling Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 January 2026
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General information |
The company is a private company limited by share capital, incorporated in England and Wales.
The address of its registered office is:
These financial statements were authorised for issue by the
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Accounting policies |
Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.
Statement of compliance
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 Section 1A smaller entities - 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006 (as applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime).
Basis of preparation
These financial statements have been prepared using the historical cost convention.
Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
Revenue recognition
Turnover comprises the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the sale of goods and provision of services in the ordinary course of the company’s activities. Turnover is shown net of value added tax, returns, rebates and discounts.
The company recognises revenue when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured; it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity and specific criteria have been met for each of the company's activities.
Ian Gosling Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 January 2026
Tax
The tax expense for the period comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the profit and loss account, except that a change attributable to an item of income or expense recognised as other comprehensive income is also recognised directly in other comprehensive income.
The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date in the countries where the company operates and generates taxable income.
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences between taxable profits and profits reported in the financial statements.
Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised when it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits.
Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference.
Tangible assets
Tangible assets are stated in the balance sheet at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
The cost of tangible assets includes directly attributable incremental costs incurred in their acquisition and installation.
Depreciation
Depreciation is charged so as to write off the cost of assets over their estimated useful lives, as follows:
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Depreciation method and rate |
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Leasehold improvements |
5% straight line |
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Computer equipment |
20% straight line |
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Motor vehicles |
20% reducing balance |
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Plant and machinery |
25% reducing balance |
Goodwill
Goodwill arising on the acquisition of an entity represents the excess of the cost of acquisition over the company’s interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the entity recognised at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is initially recognised as an asset at cost and is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is held in the currency of the acquired entity and revalued to the closing rate at each reporting period date. Goodwill is amortised over its useful life, which shall not exceed ten years if a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made.
Ian Gosling Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 January 2026
Amortisation
Amortisation is provided on intangible assets so as to write off the cost, less any estimated residual value, over their useful life as follows:
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Goodwill |
10 years |
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.
Trade debtors
Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.
Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the debtors.
Stocks
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 (FIFO) method.
The cost of finished goods comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition. At each reporting date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stocks are impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell; the impairment loss is recognised immediately in the profit and loss account.
Trade creditors
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade creditors are classified as current liabilities if the company does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities.
Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Ian Gosling Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 January 2026
Borrowings
Interest-bearing borrowings are initially recorded at fair value, net of transaction costs. Interest-bearing borrowings are subsequently carried at amortised cost, with the difference between the proceeds, net of transaction costs, and the amount due on redemption being recognised as a charge to the profit and loss account over the period of the relevant borrowing.
Interest expense is recognised on the basis of the effective interest method and is included in interest payable and similar charges.
Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the company has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting date.
Leases
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee.
Assets held under finance leases are recognised at the lower of their fair value at inception of the lease and the present value of the minimum lease payments. These assets are depreciated over the useful life of the asset. The corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation.
Lease payments are apportioned between finance costs in the profit and loss account and reduction of the lease obligation so as to achieve a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
Share capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Equity instruments are measured at the fair value of the cash or other resources received or receivable, net of the direct costs of issuing the equity instruments. If payment is deferred and the time value of money is material, the initial measurement is on a present value basis.
Dividends
Dividend distribution to the company’s shareholders is recognised as a liability in the financial statements in the reporting period in which the dividends are declared.
Defined contribution pension obligation
A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which fixed contributions are paid into a pension fund and the company has no legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions even if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods.
Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as employee benefit expense when they are due. If contribution payments exceed the contribution due for service, the excess is recognised as a prepayment.
Ian Gosling Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 January 2026
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Staff numbers |
The average number of persons employed by the company (including the director) during the year, was
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Intangible assets |
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Goodwill |
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Cost |
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Additions acquired separately |
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Amortisation |
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Amortisation charge |
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At 31 January 2026 |
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Carrying amount |
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At 31 January 2026 |
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At 31 January 2025 |
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Ian Gosling Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 January 2026
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Tangible assets |
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Leasehold improvements |
Computer equipment |
Motor vehicles |
Plant and machinery |
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Cost |
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At 1 February 2025 |
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Additions |
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Disposals |
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At 31 January 2026 |
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Depreciation |
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At 1 February 2025 |
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Charge for the year |
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Eliminated on disposal |
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Carrying amount |
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At 31 January 2025 |
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Stocks |
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Finished goods and goods for resale |
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Debtors |
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Trade debtors |
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Prepayments |
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Other debtors |
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Ian Gosling Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 January 2026
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Creditors |
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
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Due within one year |
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Loans and borrowings |
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Trade creditors |
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Taxation and social security |
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Accruals and deferred income |
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Other creditors |
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Creditors include net obligations under hire purchase contracts which are secured of £39,202 (2025 - £21,096).
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
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Due after one year |
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Loans and borrowings |
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Creditors include net obligations under hire purchase contracts which are secured of £127,175 (2025 - £97,196).
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Share capital |
Allotted, called up and fully paid shares
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47 |
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Ian Gosling Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 January 2026
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Loans and borrowings |
Non-current loans and borrowings
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Bank borrowings |
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Hire purchase contracts |
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Current loans and borrowings
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Bank borrowings |
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Hire purchase contracts |
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Obligations under leases and hire purchase contracts |
Operating leases
The total of future minimum lease payments is as follows:
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Not later than one year |
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Later than one year and not later than five years |
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Ian Gosling Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 January 2026
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Related party transactions |
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Transactions with the director |
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2026 |
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Advances to director |
Repayments by director |
At 31 January 2026 |
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P. W. Abraham |
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Loan account |
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2025 |
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Advances to director |
Repayments by director |
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P. W. Abraham |
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Loan account |
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Summary of transactions with other related parties
During the year, a director received dividends amounting to £17,456 (2025 - £275,707).