Company registration number 03280008 (England and Wales)
Lyndhurst Shoe Company Limited
Unaudited Financial Statements
For the year ended 28 February 2026
Lyndhurst Shoe Company Limited
Contents
Page
Statement of financial position
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 10
Lyndhurst Shoe Company Limited
Statement Of Financial Position
As at 28 February 2026
28 February 2026
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2026
2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
5
122,897
142,386
Investments
6
4,753,240
4,335,112
4,876,137
4,477,498
Current assets
Stocks
710,368
660,320
Debtors
7
1,662,735
2,059,644
Cash at bank and in hand
30,745,567
26,468,082
33,118,670
29,188,046
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
8
(19,187,880)
(17,326,468)
Net current assets
13,930,790
11,861,578
Total assets less current liabilities
18,806,927
16,339,076
Provisions for liabilities
(38,915)
-
Net assets
18,768,012
16,339,076
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
2
2
Profit and loss reserves
18,768,010
16,339,074
Total equity
18,768,012
16,339,076
Lyndhurst Shoe Company Limited
Statement Of Financial Position (continued)
As at 28 February 2026
28 February 2026
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For the financial year ended 28 February 2026 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The member has 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 5 August 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr S Morley
Director
Company registration number 03280008 (England and Wales)
Lyndhurst Shoe Company Limited
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 28 February 2026
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Lyndhurst Shoe Company Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 1-7 Fallbarn Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 7NT.
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, modified to include the revaluation of fixed asset investments and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Going concern
The company had net assets of £18,742,001 (2025: £16,339,076) and a cash balance of £30,745,567 (2025: £26,468,082) at the year end and so is well placed to meet all its cash requirements for the next 12 months. The company has continued to trade profitably post-year end. The directors believe that the company can manage the risk it faces at these challenging times and therefore continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing these financial statements.true
1.3
Turnover
Turnover comprises the aggregate of the fair value of the sale of footwear, net of value-added tax. Turnover is recognised when the company has delivered goods to the customer, the customer has accepted the goods and collection of the related receivables is anticipated.
1.4
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill
Trademarks are accounted for at cost.
Trademarks are fully amortised over the following useful economic lives:
Trademarks
over 10 years
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:
Leasehold improvements
2% on cost
Plant and equipment
20% on reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings
20% on reducing balance
Computers
33% on reducing balance
Motor vehicles
25% on reducing balance
Lyndhurst Shoe Company Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 28 February 2026
1
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.
The residual values, estimated useful lives and depreciation method of tangible fixed assets are reviewed, and adjusted as appropriate, at each statement of financial position date. The effects of any revision are recognised in the income statement when the change arises.
1.6
Fixed asset investments
Listed investments are included at fair value, with changes in fair value being recognised in the income statement.
Income from fixed asset investments is received in the form of dividends and is credited to the income statement when received.
1.7
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted. If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.
Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.
1.8
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.
Lyndhurst Shoe Company Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 28 February 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.9
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.
1.10
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 statement of financial position 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.
Other financial assets
Other financial assets, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss, except that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.
Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.
Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.
If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.
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.
Lyndhurst Shoe Company Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 28 February 2026
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.
1.11
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.
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.
1.12
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.
Lyndhurst Shoe Company Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 28 February 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.13
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.14
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
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
The estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities are outlined below.
3
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2026
2025
Number
Number
Total
10
10
Lyndhurst Shoe Company Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 28 February 2026
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4
Intangible fixed assets
Trademarks
£
Cost
At 1 March 2025 and 28 February 2026
2,577,588
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 March 2025 and 28 February 2026
2,577,588
Carrying amount
At 28 February 2026
At 28 February 2025
5
Tangible fixed assets
Land and buildings
Plant and machinery etc
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 March 2025
79,273
314,206
393,479
Additions
1,436
1,436
At 28 February 2026
79,273
315,642
394,915
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 March 2025
28,285
222,808
251,093
Depreciation charged in the year
1,585
19,340
20,925
At 28 February 2026
29,870
242,148
272,018
Carrying amount
At 28 February 2026
49,403
73,494
122,897
At 28 February 2025
50,988
91,398
142,386
6
Fixed asset investments
2026
2025
£
£
Other investments other than loans
4,753,240
4,335,112
Lyndhurst Shoe Company Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 28 February 2026
6
Fixed asset investments
(Continued)
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Movements in fixed asset investments
Investments
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 March 2025
4,335,112
Additions
10,377
Valuation changes
407,751
At 28 February 2026
4,753,240
Carrying amount
At 28 February 2026
4,753,240
At 28 February 2025
4,335,112
The fixed asset investments have been valued at fair value on 28 February 2026 by the directors of the company, using observable market data.
If fixed asset investments were stated at historical cost rather than at fair value, the value of fixed asset investments would have been £4,529,936 (2025: £4,519,559).
7
Debtors
2026
2025
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
1,544,812
1,758,020
Other debtors
117,923
301,624
1,662,735
2,059,644
8
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2026
2025
£
£
Trade creditors
124,298
105,403
Amounts owed to related parties
17,457,854
15,600,566
Taxation and social security
330,174
93,694
Other creditors
1,275,554
1,526,805
19,187,880
17,326,468
Lyndhurst Shoe Company Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 28 February 2026
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9
Related party transactions
Rent amounting to £46,000 (2025: £46,000) was paid to a director for the occupation of the properties used by the company.
Included within creditors falling due within one year are amounts due to related parties of £17,457,854 (2025: £15,600,566) These loans are interest free, unsecured and repayable on demand.
All related party loans are due from or to companies which are under the control of the directors of Lyndhurst Shoe Company Limited.