Company registration number 03505359 (England and Wales)
M.W. BENNEY LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2026
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
M.W. BENNEY LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 8
M.W. BENNEY LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
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2026
2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
3
6,100
12,200
Tangible assets
4
1,699,276
1,617,871
1,705,376
1,630,071
Current assets
Stocks
188,000
158,000
Debtors
5
1,081,452
711,194
Cash at bank and in hand
1,553,952
227,461
2,823,404
1,096,655
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(1,515,841)
(280,140)
Net current assets
1,307,563
816,515
Total assets less current liabilities
3,012,939
2,446,586
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
7
(737,549)
(764,443)
Provisions for liabilities
(116,866)
(96,515)
Net assets
2,158,524
1,585,628
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
24
24
Capital redemption reserve
76
76
Profit and loss reserves
2,158,424
1,585,528
Total equity
2,158,524
1,585,628
M.W. BENNEY LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
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For the financial year ended 31 May 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 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.
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 4 September 2026
Mr AW Bickham
Director
Company registration number 03505359 (England and Wales)
M.W. BENNEY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2026
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
M.W. Benney Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Units 7 & 8, Marble Court Business Park, Lymington Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4FB.
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 £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
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 is 10 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.
M.W. BENNEY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 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:
Freehold land and buildings
Not depreciated
Plant and equipment
25% reducing balance
Computers
25% reducing balance
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.
1.6
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.
1.7
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.
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.
M.W. BENNEY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.10
Leases
As lessee
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.
1.11
Government grants
Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the grants will be received.
A grant that specifies performance conditions is recognised in income when the performance conditions are met. Where a grant does not specify performance conditions it is recognised in income when the proceeds are received or receivable. A grant received before the recognition criteria are satisfied is recognised as a liability.
2
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2026
2025
Number
Number
Total
16
16
M.W. BENNEY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2026
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3
Intangible fixed assets
Goodwill
£
Cost
At 1 June 2025 and 31 May 2026
61,000
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 June 2025
48,800
Amortisation charged for the year
6,100
At 31 May 2026
54,900
Carrying amount
At 31 May 2026
6,100
At 31 May 2025
12,200
4
Tangible fixed assets
Freehold land and buildings
Plant and equipment
Computers
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 June 2025
1,448,001
68,733
14,364
198,033
1,729,131
Additions
71,066
999
73,858
145,923
Disposals
(52,095)
(52,095)
At 31 May 2026
1,448,001
139,799
15,363
219,796
1,822,959
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 June 2025
27,812
4,315
79,133
111,260
Depreciation charged in the year
13,861
2,514
28,993
45,368
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(32,945)
(32,945)
At 31 May 2026
41,673
6,829
75,181
123,683
Carrying amount
At 31 May 2026
1,448,001
98,126
8,534
144,615
1,699,276
At 31 May 2025
1,448,001
40,921
10,049
118,900
1,617,871
M.W. BENNEY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2026
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5
Debtors
2026
2025
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
582,166
195,768
Amounts owed by group undertakings
34,079
73,062
Other debtors
442,912
434,264
Prepayments and accrued income
22,295
8,100
1,081,452
711,194
6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2026
2025
£
£
Bank loans
23,083
29,715
Trade creditors
537,486
140,556
Taxation and social security
395,065
100,070
Other creditors
560,207
9,799
1,515,841
280,140
7
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2026
2025
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
737,549
764,443
The long-term loans are secured by fixed charges over the property of the company.
8
Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties
During the year the company entered into the following transactions with related parties:
The following amounts were outstanding at the reporting end date:
2026
2025
Amounts due to related parties
£
£
Key management personnel
12,466
1,875
M.W. BENNEY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2026
8
Related party transactions
(Continued)
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The following amounts were outstanding at the reporting end date:
2026
2025
Amounts due from related parties
£
£
Entities with control, joint control or significant influence over the company
104,079
73,062
Other related parties
442,912
400,080