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| DIRECTORS | J C S Chenevix Trench |
| A L De Normann | |
| K J Steele |
| REGISTERED OFFICE | 22 Chancery Lane |
| London | |
| WC2A 1LS | |
| United Kingdom |
| BUSINESS ADDRESS | 83 Marylebone High Street |
| London | |
| W1U 4QW |
| COMPANY NUMBER | 08531026 (England and Wales) |
| AUDITOR | Dixon Wilson Audit Services LLP |
| Statutory Auditor | |
| 22 Chancery Lane | |
| London | |
| WC2A 1LS |
The directors present their Strategic Report for the financial year ended 31 May 2026.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
The principal activity is the provision of investment management and related services.
REVIEW OF THE BUSINESS
Turnover for the financial year amounted to £347,341 (2025: £295,743).
The company made a profit before tax for the financial year of £383,223 (2025 - £146,672). The increase is largely the result of higher unrealised gains on investments in the year of £227,815 (2025 - £20,417).
The company earned a profit after taxation totaling £291,547 (2025: £114,341).
The net current asset position of the company as at the financial year end amounted to £243,578 (2025: net current asset £140,628).
The net asset position of the company as at the financial year end amounted to £1,090,104 (2025: net asset £798,557).
The company is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority with reference number 670881.
PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
The principal risk to the company is a failure in operational controls or poor performance that could lead to reputational damage, loss of clients, compensation, penalties and potentially the loss of authorisation to carryout regulated activities. These could have a significant impact on the company's ability to continue in business.
Approved by the Board of Directors and signed on its behalf by:
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| Intangible assets | 7 |
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| Tangible assets | 8 |
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| Investments | 9 |
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| Debtors | 10 |
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| Cash at bank and in hand | 11 |
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| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | 12 | (
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| Net current assets | 243,578 | 140,628 | ||
| Total assets less current liabilities | 1,166,846 | 818,526 | ||
| Provision for liabilities | 13 | (
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| Net assets | 1,090,104 | 798,557 | ||
| Capital and reserves | 15 | |||
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| Total shareholders' funds | 1,090,104 | 798,557 |
The financial statements of Knox Capital Company Limited (registered number:
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The principal accounting policies are summarised below. They have all been applied consistently throughout the financial year and to the preceding financial year, unless otherwise stated.
Knox Capital Company Limited (the Company) is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in the United Kingdom under the Companies Act 2006 and is registered in England and Wales. The address of the Company'sregistered office is 22 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1LS, England, United Kingdom. The principal place of business is 83 Marylebone High Street, London, W1U 4QW.
The principal activities are set out in the Strategic Report.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain items at fair value, and in accordance with The Financial Reporting Standard 102 (FRS 102) applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued by the Financial Reporting Council and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
The financial statements are presented in pounds sterling which is the functional currency of the company and rounded to the nearest £.
The directors have assessed the Balance Sheet and likely future cash flows at the date of approving these financial statements. The directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence and to meet its financial obligations as they fall due for at least 12 months from the date of signing these financial statements. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
Current tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date in the countries where the Company operates and generates taxable income.
Deferred tax is recognised on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements and on unused tax losses or tax credits in the Company. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date. Deferred tax assets are recognised in respect of unused tax losses only to the extent that they are more likely than not to be recovered.
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Depreciation is charged so as to write off the cost of assets over their estimated useful lives, as follows:
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All investments are held in OEICs and therefore the fair value can be reliably ascertained based on the underlying value of their net assets. Any changes in fair value are recognised in the profit or loss.
Dividends on OEICs are recognised in income when receivable.
Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the Company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.
Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Financial assets and liabilities are recognised when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the relevant instrument. Cash or basic debt instruments are initially measured at transaction price and subsequently at amortised cost. These financial assets are considered for objective evidence of impairment at the end of each reporting period and any impairment is recognised in profit and loss. Investments in OEICs are measured at fair value, with changes being recognised through the profit and loss.
Turnover represents the fair value of services provided to customers during the financial year excluding value added tax.
Turnover is wholly attributable to the principal activity of the company and arises solely within the United Kingdom.
An analysis of the company's turnover is as follows:
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Profit before taxation is stated after charging/(crediting):
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An analysis of the auditor's remuneration is as follows:
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| Fees payable to the company’s auditor and its associates for the audit of the company's annual financial statements: | 6,840 | 6,600 | |
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| The average monthly number of employees (including directors) was: |
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Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
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| 29,746 | 28,762 |
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| Net book value | |||
| At 31 May 2026 | 1,688 | 1,688 | |
| At 31 May 2025 | 2,411 | 2,411 |
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| Deferred taxation | Total | ||
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| Charged to the Profit and Loss Account |
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Deferred tax
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The carrying values of the company’s financial assets and liabilities are summarised by category below:
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| Accrued income (note 12) | 0 | 1,200 | |
| Cash at bank and in hand (note 13) | 214,480 | 104,446 | |
| 1,212,428 | 850,276 | ||
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| Accruals (note 14) | (22,747) | (20,221) | |
| Deferred income (note 14) | (750) | 0 | |
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| Called-up share capital presented as equity | 13,000 | 13,000 |
The share premium reserve contains the premium arising on issue of equity shares, net of issue expenses.
The profit and loss reserve represents cumulative profits or losses, net of dividends paid and other adjustments.
Commitments
Total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:
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| Operating profit |
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Transactions with the entity’s directors (or members of its governing body)
Amounts owed by directors
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| JCT shareholder loan |
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The loan outstanding from Jonathan Chenevix Trench of £2,000 (2025 - from Jonathan Chenevix Trench of £2,000) is interest free and repayable on demand. The loan was repaid in July 2026.
Amounts owed to directors
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Transactions with directors
The directors are interested in a client of the company, the CCM Knox Global Balanced Fund as it is managed by Jonathan Chenevix-Trench and Kenneth Steele. Investment management fees chargeable to the fund in respect of the year amount to £347,341 (2025 - £295,743).
During the year, the company purchased £16,451 (2025 - £89,156) of additional shares in CCM Knox Global Balanced Fund, a client of the company, bringing the total cost of the company’s shares in the fund to £614,472 (2025 - £598,018). The shares were revalued to £ 919,754 as at 31 May 2026, and a gain in fair value of £ 227,815 (2025 - £20,416) has been recognised in profit and loss. During the year, dividends of £16,451 (2025 - £14,156) were received from the fund.
Key management compensation
There are no key management personnel other than the directors. Remuneration is shown in note 7.
The audit report was signed by Steven Wakefield on behalf of Dixon Wilson Audit Services LLP.
The Company is controlled by the directors.