Company registration number SC355907
WILLIAM MORRIS & SONS LTD.
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
WILLIAM MORRIS & SONS LTD.
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
Mr W Morris
Mrs J Morris
Secretary
Mrs J Morris
Company number
SC355907
Registered office
21 High Street
Slamannan
Falkirk
FK1 3EX
Accountants
EQ Accountants Ltd
Unit 4B Gateway Business Park
Beancross Road
Grangemouth
FK3 8WX
WILLIAM MORRIS & SONS LTD.
CONTENTS
Page
Accountants' report
1
Statement of financial position
2 - 3
Notes to the financial statements
4 - 8
WILLIAM MORRIS & SONS LTD.
REPORT TO THE DIRECTORS ON THE PREPARATION OF THE UNAUDITED STATUTORY ACCOUNTS OF WILLIAM MORRIS & SONS LTD.
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In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have prepared for your approval the financial statements of William Morris & Sons Ltd. for the year ended 31 March 2026 which comprise, the statement of financial position and the related notes from the company’s accounting records and from information and explanations you have given us.
As a practising member firm of the ICAS we are subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed at https://icas.com/icas-framework-preparation-of-accounts.
This report is made solely to the board of directors of William Morris & Sons Ltd., as a body, in accordance with the terms of our engagement . Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the financial statements of William Morris & Sons Ltd. and state those matters that we have agreed to state to the board of directors of William Morris & Sons Ltd., as a body, in this report in accordance with the requirements of the ICAS as detailed at https://icas.com/icas-framework-preparation-of-accounts. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than William Morris & Sons Ltd. and its board of directors as a body, for our work or for this report.
It is your duty to ensure that William Morris & Sons Ltd. has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare statutory financial statements that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit of William Morris & Sons Ltd.. You consider that William Morris & Sons Ltd. is exempt from the statutory audit requirement for the year.
We have not been instructed to carry out an audit or a review of the financial statements of William Morris & Sons Ltd.. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the statutory financial statements.
EQ Accountants Ltd
Chartered Accountants
Unit 4B Gateway Business Park
Beancross Road
Grangemouth
FK3 8WX
18 August 2026
WILLIAM MORRIS & SONS LTD.
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT
31 MARCH 2026
31 March 2026
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2026
2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
4
40,910
36,842
Current assets
Stocks
7,200
6,000
Debtors
5
20,805
30,338
Cash at bank and in hand
81,536
75,816
109,541
112,154
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(84,823)
(86,160)
Net current assets
24,718
25,994
Total assets less current liabilities
65,628
62,836
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
7
(16,097)
(23,270)
Provisions for liabilities
(9,000)
(8,105)
Net assets
40,531
31,461
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
2
2
Profit and loss reserves
40,529
31,459
Total equity
40,531
31,461
WILLIAM MORRIS & SONS LTD.
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (CONTINUED)
AS AT
31 MARCH 2026
31 March 2026
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For the financial year ended 31 March 2026 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 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.
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 income statement within the financial statements.true
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 18 August 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mrs J Morris
Director
Company registration number SC355907 (Scotland)
WILLIAM MORRIS & SONS LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
William Morris & Sons Ltd. is a private company limited by shares incorporated in Scotland. The registered office is 21 High Street, Slamannan, Falkirk, FK1 3EX.
1.1
Basis of preparation
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 £.
1.2
Revenue
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.
The nature, timing of satisfaction of performance obligations and significant payment terms of the company's major sources of revenue are as follows:
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 shall not exceed ten years if a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made.
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.
WILLIAM MORRIS & SONS LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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:
Plant and equipment
25% reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings
25% reducing balance
Computers
33% straight line
Motor vehicles
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
Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost 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.
Stocks held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured at the lower of cost and replacement cost, adjusted where applicable for any loss of service potential.
At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.
1.6
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 income statement 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.
WILLIAM MORRIS & SONS LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the income statement, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.
1.7
Leases
As lessee
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the statement of financial position as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
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.
2
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2026
2025
Number
Number
Total
4
4
3
Intangible fixed assets
Goodwill
£
Cost
At 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026
60,780
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026
60,780
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2026
At 31 March 2025
WILLIAM MORRIS & SONS LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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4
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 April 2025
22,101
1,418
923
48,990
73,432
Additions
27,950
27,950
Disposals
(23,995)
(23,995)
At 31 March 2026
22,101
1,418
923
52,945
77,387
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2025
10,005
979
798
24,808
36,590
Depreciation charged in the year
3,024
110
123
10,502
13,759
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(13,872)
(13,872)
At 31 March 2026
13,029
1,089
921
21,438
36,477
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2026
9,072
329
2
31,507
40,910
At 31 March 2025
12,096
439
125
24,182
36,842
5
Debtors
2026
2025
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
4,320
4,300
Corporation tax recoverable
8,987
Other debtors
16,485
17,051
20,805
30,338
6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2026
2025
£
£
Bank loans
8,608
5,869
Obligations under finance leases
9,853
10,449
Other borrowings
21,366
Trade creditors
30,743
27,533
Corporation tax
15,116
11,253
Other taxation and social security
2,143
Other creditors
18,359
9,690
Accruals and deferred income
1
84,823
86,160
WILLIAM MORRIS & SONS LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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7
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2026
2025
Notes
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
938
694
Obligations under finance leases
15,159
13,968
Other borrowings
8,608
16,097
23,270
8
Directors' transactions
Advances or credits have been granted by the company to its directors as follows:
Loans
% Rate
Opening balance
Amounts repaid
Closing balance
£
£
£
Mr W Morris - Loan
-
6,329
(6,329)
-
Mrs J Morris - Loan
-
6,329
(6,329)
-
12,658
(12,658)
-
Creditors include the following amounts which are owed to individuals who were directors of the company during the year:
2026
2025
£
£
Mr W Morris
4,250
-
Mrs J Morris
4,250
-
8,500
-
The maximum balance outstanding during the year amounted to £8,500.
The director's current account is repayable on demand.