Company Registration No. 03947142 (England and Wales)
E. A. DOWNES & SONS LTD
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2019
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
E. A. DOWNES & SONS LTD
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 6
E. A. DOWNES & SONS LTD
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
30 APRIL 2019
30 April 2019
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2019
2018
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
3
48,800
56,600
Tangible assets
4
190,032
181,922
238,832
238,522
Current assets
Stocks
1,620
1,375
Debtors
5
62,970
54,834
Cash at bank and in hand
8,111
7,501
72,701
63,710
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(179,110)
(157,666)
Net current liabilities
(106,409)
(93,956)
Total assets less current liabilities
132,423
144,566
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
7
(87,719)
(68,368)
Provisions for liabilities
(36,064)
(33,722)
Net assets
8,640
42,476
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
8
100
100
Profit and loss reserves
8,540
42,376
Total equity
8,640
42,476
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 30 April 2019 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.
T
he 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.
E. A. DOWNES & SONS LTD
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT
30 APRIL 2019
30 April 2019
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The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 30 August 2019 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mrs K A Pratt
Miss M E Pratt
Director
Director
Mr J S Pratt
Mr B C Pratt
Director
Director
Mr S D Pratt
Director
Company Registration No. 03947142
E. A. DOWNES & SONS LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2019
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
E. A. Downes & Sons Ltd is a
private
company
limited by shares
incorporated in England and Wales.
The registered office is
1 Knights Court, Archers Way, Battlefield Enterprise Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3GA.
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 a
mounts
in these financial statements are
rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Turnover
Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business
, and
is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes
.
The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.
When cash inflows are deferred and represent a financing arrangement, the fair value of the consideration is the present value of the future receipts. The difference between the fair value of the consideration and the nominal amount received 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.
Revenue from contracts for the provision of professional services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion when the stage of completion, costs incurred and costs to complete can be estimated reliably. The stage of completion is calculated by comparing costs incurred, mainly in relation to contractual hourly staff rates and materials, as a proportion of total costs. Where the outcome cannot be estimated reliably, revenue is recognised only to the extent of the expenses recognised that
it is probable will be
recover
ed
.
1.3
Intangible fixed assets - goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquisition of unincorporated businesses over the fair value of net assets acquired. It is initially recognised as an asset at cost and is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated
amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is considered to have a finite useful life and is amortised on a systematic basis over its expected life, which is over 25 years.
The director has considered the requirements of FRS102 and is of the opinion that continuing to amortise the existing goodwill over 25 years is appropriate. Based on this approach, existing goodwill will be written down to £nil by 31 July 2025.
1.4
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.
E. A. DOWNES & SONS LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2019
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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:
Plant and machinery
25% Reducing balance
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
25% Reducing balance
Motor vehicles
25% Reducing balance
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
.
1.5
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 replacement cost and 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 at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand
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.
1.7
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
1.8
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
E. A. DOWNES & SONS LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2019
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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2
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was 16 (2018 - 17).
3
Intangible fixed assets
Goodwill
£
Cost
At 1 May 2018 and 30 April 2019
195,000
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 May 2018
138,400
Amortisation charged for the year
7,800
At 30 April 2019
146,200
Carrying amount
At 30 April 2019
48,800
At 30 April 2018
56,600
4
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and machinery
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 May 2018
67,633
1,359
358,597
427,589
Additions
2,114
-
64,299
66,413
Disposals
-
-
(1,435)
(1,435)
At 30 April 2019
69,747
1,359
421,461
492,567
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 May 2018
35,035
983
209,649
245,667
Depreciation charged in the year
4,339
47
53,110
57,496
Eliminated in respect of disposals
-
-
(628)
(628)
At 30 April 2019
39,374
1,030
262,131
302,535
Carrying amount
At 30 April 2019
30,373
329
159,330
190,032
At 30 April 2018
32,598
376
148,948
181,922
E. A. DOWNES & SONS LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2019
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5
Debtors
2019
2018
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
52,183
47,703
Corporation tax recoverable
1,307
1,307
Other debtors
9,480
5,824
62,970
54,834
6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2019
2018
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
33,016
22,239
Trade creditors
49,092
95,720
Taxation and social security
28,399
4,300
Other creditors
68,603
35,407
179,110
157,666
7
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2019
2018
Notes
£
£
Obligations under finance leases
87,719
68,368
8
Called up share capital
2019
2018
£
£
Ordinary share capital
Issued and fully paid
100 Ordinary shares of £1 each
100
100
9
Directors' transactions
Dividends totalling £35,000 (2018 - £50,000) were paid in the year in respect of shares held by the company's directors.