Company Registration No. 06979284 (England and Wales)
THE SENSIBLE CODE COMPANY LTD
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2018
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
THE SENSIBLE CODE COMPANY LTD
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 9
THE SENSIBLE CODE COMPANY LTD
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 AUGUST 2018
31 August 2018
- 1 -
2018
2017
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
3
620,227
589,900
Tangible assets
4
2,997
2,614
623,224
592,514
Current assets
Debtors
5
239,697
407,901
Cash at bank and in hand
146,967
57,159
386,664
465,060
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(99,299)
(108,873)
Net current assets
287,365
356,187
Total assets less current liabilities
910,589
948,701
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
7
(127,397)
(195,893)
Net assets
783,192
752,808
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
8
105,609
105,609
Share premium account
635,868
635,868
Profit and loss reserves
41,715
11,331
Total equity
783,192
752,808
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.
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For the financial year ended 31 August 2018 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.
THE SENSIBLE CODE COMPANY LTD
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT
31 AUGUST 2018
31 August 2018
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The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 24 May 2019 and are signed on its behalf by:
A M McGuire
Director
Company Registration No. 06979284
THE SENSIBLE CODE COMPANY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2018
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
The Sensible Code Company Ltd is a
private
company
limited by shares
incorporated in England and Wales.
The registered office is
James House, Stonecross Business Park, Yew Tree Way, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 3JD.
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 represents amounts receivable for the provision of data products and data science services provided before the balance sheet date net of VAT and trade discounts.
1.3
Research and development expenditure
Development expenditure is written off to the profit and loss account in the year in which it is incurred unless the
directors
are satisfied as to the technical, commercial and financial viability of individual projects. In this situation, the expenditure is deferred and amortised over the period during which the company is expected to benefit, which is considered to be 10 years.
1.4
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill
Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.
Amortisation is recognised so as to write off the cost of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Patents
10% per annum on a straight line basis
Development Costs
10% per annum on a straight line basis
THE SENSIBLE CODE COMPANY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2018
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets
are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Fixtures, fittings and equipment
33.33% per annum on a straight line basis
Computer equipment
33.33% per annum on a straight line basis
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
.
1.6
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting
period
end date, the
company
reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible
and intangible 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.
1.7
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.
1.8
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.
THE SENSIBLE CODE COMPANY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2018
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.
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
paymen
ts 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. A
m
ounts 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.
THE SENSIBLE CODE COMPANY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2018
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.9
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.
1.10
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.
1.11
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.12
Leases
Rentals payable under operating leases,
including
any lease incentives received, are charged to income 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 lease asset are consumed.
1.13
Government Grants received
A grant that specifies performance conditions is recognised in income when the performance conditions are met
. Where a
grant does not specify performance conditions
it
is recognised in income when the proceeds are received or receivable
. A grant received before the recognition criteria are satisfied is recognised as a liability.
THE SENSIBLE CODE COMPANY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2018
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.14
Foreign exchange
Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation are included in the profit and loss account for the period.
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Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was 5 (2017 - 5).
3
Intangible fixed assets
Development costs
£
Cost
At 1 September 2017
1,086,097
Additions
135,732
At 31 August 2018
1,221,829
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 September 2017
496,197
Amortisation charged for the year
105,405
At 31 August 2018
601,602
Carrying amount
At 31 August 2018
620,227
At 31 August 2017
589,900
THE SENSIBLE CODE COMPANY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2018
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Tangible fixed assets
Plant and machinery etc
£
Cost
At 1 September 2017
10,066
Additions
2,314
Disposals
(666)
At 31 August 2018
11,714
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 September 2017
7,452
Depreciation charged in the year
1,709
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(444)
At 31 August 2018
8,717
Carrying amount
At 31 August 2018
2,997
At 31 August 2017
2,614
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Debtors
2018
2017
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
29,907
80,165
Other debtors
209,790
327,736
239,697
407,901
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2018
2017
£
£
Trade creditors
49,802
39,241
Amounts owed to group undertakings
-
6,504
Taxation and social security
4,557
4,468
Other creditors
44,940
58,660
99,299
108,873
Included in other creditors are loans of £37,500 (2017 - £37,500) which are secured by way of fixed and floating charges on the assets of the company.
THE SENSIBLE CODE COMPANY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2018
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Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2018
2017
£
£
Other creditors
127,397
195,893
Included in other creditors are loans of £55,500 (2017 - £93,000) which are secured by way of fixed and floating charges on the assets of the company.
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Called up share capital
2018
2017
£
£
Ordinary share capital
Issued and fully paid
143,339 Ordinary shares of 33.2966p each
47,727
47,727
6,180 Ordinary B shares of £1 each
6,180
6,180
51,702 Ordinary A shares of £1 each
51,702
51,702
105,609
105,609
9
Operating lease commitments
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:
2018
2017
£
£
-
20,853
10
Related party transactions
The following amounts were outstanding at the reporting end date:
2018
2017
Amounts due to related parties
£
£
Amounts due to directors
9,893
9,893
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Directors' transactions
Advances or credits have been granted by the company to its directors as follows:
Description
% Rate
Opening balance
Closing balance
£
£
J Todd - Director's loan account
-
3,433
3,433
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