Company registration number 02827044 (England and Wales)
THE SAFETY KNIFE CO. LTD
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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THE SAFETY KNIFE CO. LTD
CONTENTS
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Balance sheet
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Notes to the financial statements
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THE SAFETY KNIFE CO. LTD
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2025
31 December 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
3
2,503
12,502
Tangible assets
4
39,117
55,305
41,620
67,807
Current assets
Stocks
477,144
463,814
Debtors
5
317,268
333,864
Cash at bank and in hand
237,448
259,347
1,031,860
1,057,025
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(210,160)
(212,439)
Net current assets
821,700
844,586
Net assets
863,320
912,393
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
251
251
Capital redemption reserve
49
49
Profit and loss reserves
863,020
912,093
Total equity
863,320
912,393
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 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 profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 10 September 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr M M Critchley
Director
Company registration number 02827044 (England and Wales)
THE SAFETY KNIFE CO. LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
The Safety Knife Co. Ltd is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Olympus Park, Quedgeley, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 4NF.
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
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.
1.3
Research and development expenditure
Research expenditure is written off against profits in the year in which it is incurred. Identifiable development expenditure is capitalised to the extent that the technical, commercial and financial feasibility can be demonstrated.
1.4
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill
Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.
Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably; the intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights; and the intangible asset is separable from the entity.
Amortisation 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:
Patents & licences
33% on cost
1.5
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
33% reducing balance
Motor vehicles
25% on cost
THE SAFETY KNIFE CO. LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.
1.6
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.
1.7
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
2
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2025
2024
Number
Number
Total
17
17
3
Intangible fixed assets
Other
£
Cost
At 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2025
30,000
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 January 2025
17,498
Amortisation charged for the year
9,999
At 31 December 2025
27,497
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2025
2,503
At 31 December 2024
12,502
THE SAFETY KNIFE CO. LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Tangible fixed assets
Plant and equipment
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2025
474,187
42,249
516,436
Additions
8,562
8,562
At 31 December 2025
482,749
42,249
524,998
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2025
447,048
14,083
461,131
Depreciation charged in the year
14,188
10,562
24,750
At 31 December 2025
461,236
24,645
485,881
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2025
21,513
17,604
39,117
At 31 December 2024
27,139
28,166
55,305
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Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
276,923
277,227
Other debtors
40,345
56,637
317,268
333,864
6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Trade creditors
171,245
183,545
Taxation and social security
19,482
15,104
Other creditors
19,433
13,790
210,160
212,439