Company registration number 05350420 (England and Wales)
THE BIG BATH COMPANY LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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THE BIG BATH COMPANY LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Company information
1
Balance sheet
2 - 3
Notes to the financial statements
4 - 10
THE BIG BATH COMPANY LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
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Directors
Mr J Metcalf
Mr W Whiteside
Company number
05350420
Registered office
736 Ampress Lane
Ampress Park
Lymington
Hampshire
SO41 8LW
Accountants
Azets
37 Commercial Road
Poole
Dorset
BH14 0HU
THE BIG BATH COMPANY LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2025
31 December 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3
458,622
483,869
Current assets
Stocks
1,112,944
914,982
Debtors
4
376,257
367,196
Cash at bank and in hand
591,356
1,140,592
2,080,557
2,422,770
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
5
(797,380)
(977,524)
Net current assets
1,283,177
1,445,246
Total assets less current liabilities
1,741,799
1,929,115
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
6
(138,370)
(166,154)
Provisions for liabilities
(6,020)
(10,053)
Net assets
1,597,409
1,752,908
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
8
100
100
Profit and loss reserves
1,597,309
1,752,808
Total equity
1,597,409
1,752,908
THE BIG BATH COMPANY LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2025
31 December 2025
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The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
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 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.
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.
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 30 April 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr J Metcalf
Director
Company Registration No. 05350420
THE BIG BATH COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
The Big Bath Company Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 736 Ampress Lane, Ampress Park, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8LW.
1.1
Accounting convention
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 freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
The company has taken advantage of the exemption under section 399 of the Companies Act 2006 not to prepare consolidated accounts, on the basis that the group of which this is the parent qualifies as a small group. The financial statements present information about the company as an individual entity and not about its group.
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.
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.
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.
1.3
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
2% Reducing balance
Leasehold improvements
Over length of lease
Plant and equipment
15% Reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings
15% Reducing balance
Computers
33% Reducing balance
Motor vehicles
25% Reducing balance
THE BIG BATH COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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.
1.4
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible 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.
1.5
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
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.
THE BIG BATH COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.
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.
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.
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the company transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.
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.
THE BIG BATH COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.8
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.
1.9
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.
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 profit and loss account, 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.
1.10
Leases
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.
THE BIG BATH COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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2
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2025
2024
Number
Number
Total
18
21
3
Tangible fixed assets
Freehold land and buildings
Leasehold improvements
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2025
469,627
20,110
19,103
21,127
42,174
119,296
691,437
Additions
775
775
Disposals
(42,245)
(42,245)
At 31 December 2025
469,627
20,110
19,103
21,127
42,949
77,051
649,967
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2025
32,038
20,110
13,263
9,840
31,476
100,841
207,568
Depreciation charged in the year
8,752
876
1,693
7,251
4,126
22,698
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(38,921)
(38,921)
At 31 December 2025
40,790
20,110
14,139
11,533
38,727
66,046
191,345
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2025
428,837
4,964
9,594
4,222
11,005
458,622
At 31 December 2024
437,589
5,840
11,287
10,698
18,455
483,869
THE BIG BATH COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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4
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
246,304
258,558
Other debtors
78,614
52,293
Prepayments and accrued income
51,339
56,345
376,257
367,196
5
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Bank loans
26,890
25,996
Trade creditors
505,957
669,973
Taxation and social security
120,740
100,464
Other creditors
143,793
181,091
797,380
977,524
6
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
7
138,370
166,154
7
Loans and overdrafts
2025
2024
£
£
Bank loans
192,150
192,150
Payable within one year
25,996
25,996
Payable after one year
166,154
166,154
The company's loan has been secured by way of fixed and floating charge over the property 24 Poole Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5PS by Natwest Bank.
THE BIG BATH COMPANY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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8
Called up share capital
2025
2024
2025
2024
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary A shares of £1 each
51
51
51
51
Ordinary B shares of £1 each
20
20
20
20
Ordinary C shares of £1 each
5
5
5
5
Ordinary D shares of £1 each
24
24
24
24
100
100
100
100
The shares rank pari passu in all respects apart from Ordinary C shares which hold no voting rights.
9
Operating lease commitments
As lessee
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:
2025
2024
£
£
Total commitments
51,200
102,400
10
Related party transactions
During the year, a total of £5,711 (2024: £5,098) was advanced to and a total of £nil (2024: £nil) was credited by a company with directors in common in respect of their intercompany account. At the balance sheet date the amount due from the connected company was £10,809 (2024: (£5,098).
During the year, a total of £9,114 (2024: £nil) was advanced to and a total of £22,670 (2024: £nil) was credited by a company with directors in common in respect of their intercompany account. At the balance sheet date the amount due to the connected company was £13,556 (2024: £nil).
During the year, a total of £nil (2024: £nil) was advanced to and a total of £92,700 (2024: £nil) was credited by a company with directors in common in respect of their intercompany account. At the balance sheet date the amount due to the connected company was £92,700 (2024: £nil).
11
Directors' transactions
During the year, a total of £92,700 (2024: £181,783) was advanced to and a total of £119,193 (2024: £nil) was credited by the Director in respect of their directors' current account. Interest totaling £798 (2024: £287) was charged at an average rate of 3.375% on this balance. At the balance sheet date the amount due from the Director was £nil (2024: £25,695).
During the year, a total of £279,034 (2024: £24,594) was advanced to and a total of £110,016 (2024: £78,195) was credited by the Director in respect of their directors' current account. Interest totaling £3,588 (2024: £nil) was charged at an average rate of 3.375% on this balance. At the balance sheet date the amount due from the Director was £40,084 (2024: (£132,522)).