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Registered number: 01800633
WALTERS LIMITED
DIRECTOR'S REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INFORMATION FOR FILING WITH THE REGISTRAR
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
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WALTERS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 01800633
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MAY 2024
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Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
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Total assets less current liabilities
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Provisions for liabilities
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The Company's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 section 1A - small entities.
The Company has opted not to file the statement of income and retained earnings 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 7 November 2025.
The notes on pages 2 to 9 form part of these financial statements.
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WALTERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
Walters Limited ("the Company") is a private Company, limited by shares, registered in England and Wales. Its registered office is Building A Turnford Place, Great Cambridge Road, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, England, EN10 6NH.
2.Accounting policies
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Basis of preparation of financial statements
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The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. 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 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 (see note 3).
The financial statements are prepared in sterling which is the functional currency of the company and rounded to the nearest pound
The following principal accounting policies have been applied:
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
In making this assessment, the directors have considered the company's current financial position, cash flow forecasts, and future business plans. Based on this review, the directors believe that the company will be able to meet its liabilities as they fall due for at least twelve months from the date of approval of the financial statements.
Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes.
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Operating leases: the Company as lessee
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Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Finance costs are charged to profit or loss over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.
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WALTERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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Current and deferred taxation
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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.
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.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, provided on the following basis:.
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Long-term leasehold property
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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.
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WALTERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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.
Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment.
Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price.
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Provisions for liabilities
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Provisions are recognised when an event has taken place that gives rise to a legal or constructive obligation, a transfer of economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made.
Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
Increases in provisions are generally charged as an expense to profit or loss.
The Company only enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors, loan from bank and other third parties, loans to related parties and investments in ordinary shares.
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.
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WALTERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
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Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty
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Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other
factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the
circumstances.
Critical accounting estimate and assumptions
The company makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting
estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that
have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities
within the next financial year are addressed below:
i) Impairment of debtors:
The Company makes an estimate of the recoverable value of trade and other debtors. When assessing
impairment of trade and other debtors, management considers factors including the current credit rating
of the debtor, the ageing profile of debtors, and historical experience. See note 7 for the net carrying
amount of the debtors.
ii) Stock:
Consumable stocks held at customer premises are expensed to the profit and loss account as they are
used. The Company makes an estimate of the estimated useful life/usage of the consumable stock. See note 6 for the carrying value of stock.
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The average monthly number of employees during the period was 13 (2023 - 17).
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WALTERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
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Long-term leasehold property
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Charge for the year on owned assets
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Finished goods and goods for resale
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WALTERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
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Amounts owed by group undertakings
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Prepayments and accrued income
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Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
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Amounts owed to group undertakings
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Other taxation and social security
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Accruals and deferred income
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WALTERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
9.Deferred taxation (continued)
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The deferred tax asset is made up as follows:
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Accelerated capital allowances
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A provision has been made to reflect the director's best current estimates of repairs and other costs required to satisfy the terms of the property lease agreements. The timing of the utilisation of the provision will be in line with the lease agreement.
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Allotted, called up and fully paid
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150 (2023 - 150) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
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There is an unlimited cross-guarantee in place in respect of bank facilities of group companies.
The Company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held seperately from those of the Company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Company to the fund and amounted to £10,292 (2023 - £10,800). Contributions totalling £2,615 (2023 - £2,966) were payable at the year end.
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WALTERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
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Commitments under operating leases
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At 31 May 2024 the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:
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Later than 1 year and not later than 2 years
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Related party transactions
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The company has taken advantage of the exemption available not to disclose related party transactions with companies that are wholly owned within the group.
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The controlling party is Ethos Group Holdings Limited.
The ultimate controlling party is Michelle Norris.
Ethos Group Holdings Limited prepare group financial statements and copies can be obtained from Building A Turnford Place, Great Cambridge Road, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, England, EN10 6NH.
The auditors' report on the financial statements for the year ended 31 May 2024 was qualified.
The qualification in the audit report was as follows:
Basis for qualified opinion
We were not appointed as auditor of the company until after 31 May 2024 and thus did not observe the counting of the physical inventories at the end of the year. We were unable to satisfy ourselves by alternative means concerning the inventory quantities held at 31 May 2024, which are included in the balance sheet at £120,072, by using other audit procedures. Consequently we were unable to determine whether any adjustment to this amount was necessary.
Other Matters
The comparative figures in the financial statements are unaudited.
The audit report was signed on 10 November 2025 by Gary Leonard (Senior statutory auditor) on behalf of Barnes Roffe Audit Limited.
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