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Registered number: 04592710









PLATTEN'S FISH & CHIPS LIMITED







UNAUDITED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INFORMATION FOR FILING WITH THE REGISTRAR

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

 
PLATTEN'S FISH & CHIPS LIMITED
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
P C Platten 
L P Platten 




Company secretary
L P Platten



Registered number
04592710



Registered office
12 The Quay
Plattens Fish & Chip Shop

Quayside

Wells next the Sea

Norfolk

NR23 1AH




Accountants
MA Partners LLP
Chartered Accountants

7 The Close

Norwich

Norfolk

NR1 4DJ





 
PLATTEN'S FISH & CHIPS LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Accountants' report
 
 
1
Balance sheet
 
 
2 - 3
Statement of changes in equity
 
 
4
Notes to the financial statements
 
 
5 - 13


 
PLATTEN'S FISH & CHIPS LIMITED
 
 
  
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON THE PREPARATION OF THE UNAUDITED STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PLATTEN'S FISH & CHIPS LIMITED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have prepared for your approval the financial statements of PLATTEN'S FISH & CHIPS LIMITED for the year ended 31 January 2026 which comprise  the Balance sheet, the Statement of changes in equity and the related notes from the Company's accounting records and from information and explanations you have given us.

As a practising member firm of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), we are subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed at https://www.icaew.com /regulation.

This report is made solely to the Board of directors of PLATTEN'S FISH & CHIPS LIMITED, as a body, in accordance with the terms of our engagement letter dated 23 February 2026. Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the financial statements of PLATTEN'S FISH & CHIPS LIMITED and state those matters that we have agreed to state to the Board of directors of PLATTEN'S FISH & CHIPS LIMITED, as a body, in this report in accordance with ICAEW Technical Release TECH07/16AAF. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than PLATTEN'S FISH & CHIPS LIMITED and its Board of directors, as a body, for our work or for this report. 

It is your duty to ensure that PLATTEN'S FISH & CHIPS LIMITED has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare statutory financial statements that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit of PLATTEN'S FISH & CHIPS LIMITED. You consider that PLATTEN'S FISH & CHIPS LIMITED is exempt from the statutory audit requirement for the year.

We have not been instructed to carry out an audit or review of the financial statements of PLATTEN'S FISH & CHIPS LIMITED. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the statutory financial statements.

  





MA Partners LLP
 
Chartered Accountants
  
7 The Close
Norwich
Norfolk
NR1 4DJ
30 October 2026
Page 1

 
PLATTEN'S FISH & CHIPS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 04592710

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 JANUARY 2026

2026
2025
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 4 
13,563
1,260

Tangible assets
 5 
1,016,124
771,893

  
1,029,687
773,153

Current assets
  

Stocks
  
20,581
20,826

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 6 
11,353
12,257

Cash at bank and in hand
  
94,738
73,268

  
126,672
106,351

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 7 
(849,658)
(506,893)

Net current liabilities
  
 
 
(722,986)
 
 
(400,542)

Total assets less current liabilities
  
306,701
372,611

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 8 
(235,736)
(367,437)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
  
(51,026)
(38,696)

  
 
 
(51,026)
 
 
(38,696)

Net assets/(liabilities)
  
19,939
(33,522)


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
  
96
96

Profit and loss account
  
19,843
(33,618)

  
19,939
(33,522)


Page 2

 
PLATTEN'S FISH & CHIPS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 04592710
    
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 JANUARY 2026

The directors consider that the Company is entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and members have not required the Company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

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 Company's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The Company has opted not to file the profit and loss account in accordance with provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 30 October 2026.




P C Platten
L P Platten
Director
Director

The notes on pages 5 to 13 form part of these financial statements.

Page 3

 
PLATTEN'S FISH & CHIPS LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026


Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£


At 1 February 2024
96
155,579
155,675



Profit for the year
-
11,803
11,803

Dividends: Equity capital
-
(201,000)
(201,000)



At 1 February 2025
96
(33,618)
(33,522)



Profit for the year
-
134,461
134,461

Dividends: Equity capital
-
(81,000)
(81,000)


At 31 January 2026
96
19,843
19,939


The notes on pages 5 to 13 form part of these financial statements.

Page 4

 
PLATTEN'S FISH & CHIPS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

1.


General information

Platten's Fish & Chips is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in England and Wales.  The registered office is 12 The Quay, Quayside, Wells next the Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AH.

The Company's principal activities are those of catering and retail and the letting of holiday accommodation, and its activities are undertaken in Wells next the Sea, Norfolk.

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.

The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgment in applying the Company's accounting policies.

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Revenue recognition

Turnover comprises revenue recognised by the company in respect of catering and retail services supplied during the year, exclusive of Value Added Tax.

 
2.3

Operating leases: the Company as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

 
2.4

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.

 
2.5

Borrowing costs

All borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the year in which they are incurred.

 
2.6

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Company has no further payment obligations.

The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Balance sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

Page 5

 
PLATTEN'S FISH & CHIPS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.7

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date in the countries where the Company operates and generates income.

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the balance sheet date, except that:
∙The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and
∙Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.

Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.


 
2.8

Intangible assets

Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.

All intangible assets are considered to have a finite useful life. If a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made, the useful life shall not exceed ten years.

 
2.9

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

Page 6

 
PLATTEN'S FISH & CHIPS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.9
Tangible fixed assets (continued)

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line and reducing balance methods.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Plant & machinery
-
15% reducing balance
Motor vehicles
-
15% reducing balance
Fixtures & fittings
-
15% reducing balance
Computer equipment
-
33% straight line
Shop improvements
-
5% straight line

The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.

 
2.10

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell.

At each balance sheet date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

 
2.11

Debtors

Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

 
2.12

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.

 
2.13

Creditors

Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

 
2.14

Financial instruments

The Company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Page 7

 
PLATTEN'S FISH & CHIPS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.14
Financial instruments (continued)

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include trade and other debtors, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusted for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial assets that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss) and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, 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.

Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Company's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other debtors due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.

Impairment of financial assets

At the end of each reporting period financial assets measured at amortised cost are assessed for objective evidence of impairment. 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. 

Financial assets are impaired when events, subsequent to their initial recognition, indicate the estimated future cash flows derived from the financial asset(s) have been adversely impacted. The impairment loss will be the difference between the current carrying amount and the present value of the future cash flows at the asset(s) original effective interest rate.

If there is a favourable change in relation to the events surrounding the impairment loss then the impairment can be reviewed for possible reversal. The reversal will not cause the current carrying amount to exceed the original carrying amount had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the profit or loss.

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 the deduction of all its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other creditors, bank loans and other loans are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusting for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial liabilities that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss). When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest, discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade creditors are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.
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PLATTEN'S FISH & CHIPS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.14
Financial instruments (continued)


The Company classifies financial liabilities from its supplier finance arrangements as trade creditors as the arrangements have not substantively changed the payment dates and other contractual terms compared to the underlying trade creditors. The related cash flows are included in operating activities in the cash flow statement

Derivative financial instruments

Derivative financial instruments are initially measured at fair value at the date on which a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss.





 
2.15

Dividends

Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.


3.


Employees

The average monthly number of employees, including the directors, during the year was as follows:


        2026
        2025
            No.
            No.







Platten's Fish and Chips Ltd
26
34

Page 9

 
PLATTEN'S FISH & CHIPS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

4.


Intangible assets




Computer software
Goodwill
Total

£
£
£



Cost


At 1 February 2025
6,300
200,000
206,300


Additions
13,563
-
13,563



At 31 January 2026

19,863
200,000
219,863



Amortisation


At 1 February 2025
5,040
200,000
205,040


Charge for the year on owned assets
1,260
-
1,260



At 31 January 2026

6,300
200,000
206,300



Net book value



At 31 January 2026
13,563
-
13,563



At 31 January 2025
1,260
-
1,260


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PLATTEN'S FISH & CHIPS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

5.


Tangible fixed assets


Shop  improve  -ments
Plant & machinery
Motor vehicles
Fixtures, fittings & computer equipment
Office equipment
Total

£
£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 February 2025
1,014,149
423,361
102,024
222,898
55,209
1,817,641


Additions
258,339
17,357
-
63,925
12,865
352,486


Disposals
-
-
-
-
(1,989)
(1,989)



At 31 January 2026

1,272,488
440,718
102,024
286,823
66,085
2,168,138



Depreciation


At 1 February 2025
482,538
297,963
42,316
172,758
50,173
1,045,748


Charge for the year on owned assets
57,693
19,703
8,956
17,110
4,483
107,945


Disposals
-
-
-
-
(1,679)
(1,679)



At 31 January 2026

540,231
317,666
51,272
189,868
52,977
1,152,014



Net book value



At 31 January 2026
732,257
123,052
50,752
96,955
13,108
1,016,124



At 31 January 2025
531,611
125,398
59,708
50,140
5,036
771,893

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PLATTEN'S FISH & CHIPS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

6.


Debtors

2026
2025
£
£


Prepayments and accrued income
11,353
12,257

11,353
12,257



7.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2026
2025
£
£

Bank overdrafts
47,143
46,428

Bank loans
4,170
9,999

Other loans
388,217
152,032

Trade creditors
61,541
50,161

Other taxation and social security
100,529
56,781

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
35,500
8,898

Other creditors
204,583
169,470

Accruals and deferred income
7,975
13,124

849,658
506,893



8.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2026
2025
£
£

Bank loans
-
4,170

Other loans
235,736
327,767

Net obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts
-
35,500

235,736
367,437



9.


Pension commitments

The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.

Contributions totalling 
£851 (2025: £640) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.

Page 12

 
PLATTEN'S FISH & CHIPS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

10.


Related party transactions

At the year end the Company owed £745,505 (2025 - £567,738) to the directors. 

The above amounts are included within other creditors in notes 7 and 8 to the financial statements.

 
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