REGISTERED NUMBER: |
STRATEGIC REPORT, REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND |
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
FOR |
CARDS DIRECT RETAIL LIMITED |
REGISTERED NUMBER: |
STRATEGIC REPORT, REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND |
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
FOR |
CARDS DIRECT RETAIL LIMITED |
CARDS DIRECT RETAIL LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08113467) |
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
Page |
Company Information | 1 |
Strategic Report | 2 |
Report of the Directors | 3 |
Report of the Independent Auditors | 5 |
Income Statement | 9 |
Other Comprehensive Income | 10 |
Balance Sheet | 11 |
Statement of Changes in Equity | 12 |
Cash Flow Statement | 13 |
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement | 14 |
Notes to the Financial Statements | 16 |
CARDS DIRECT RETAIL LIMITED |
COMPANY INFORMATION |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
DIRECTORS: |
SECRETARY: |
REGISTERED OFFICE: |
REGISTERED NUMBER: |
AUDITORS: |
Chartered Accountants |
The Lightbox |
87 Castle Street |
Reading |
Berkshire |
RG1 7SN |
CARDS DIRECT RETAIL LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08113467) |
STRATEGIC REPORT |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
The directors present their strategic report for the year ended 31 July 2023. |
REVIEW OF BUSINESS |
Despite the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the more recent economic slowdown, the Directors view FY 2023 performance as positive. Overall, revenue increased by 24% against FY 2022 with gross profit increasing by 27%, representing a gross profit margin increase from 65% to 66%. |
The number of stores increased from 42 to 51 (at respective years ends) and a continuation of improved product offering and controlled retail price increases counteracted marginally reduced like for like customer numbers, compared to pre-pandemic levels. Our core value of offering quality and value to the consumer remains our primary focus and is generating increased brand awareness and market share. |
Operating costs as a % of revenue increased from 57% in FY 2022 to 62% in FY 2023 resulting in EBITDA margin reducing from 11% to 8%. This was driven by continued cost pressures across areas such as labour, transport and energy, in particular. |
FY 2023 also saw a continued focus on stock efficiency and accuracy across the business. However, the average stock holding value per store increased by 6%, driven by investment in new product ranges and a broader product offering across non-card categories, in particular. |
The business has not sought or required any additional equity or debt funding in FY 2023. All new store openings and other investments in FY 2023 were funded via cashflow and we continue to maintain a conservative balance sheet with a healthy net cash position. |
PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES |
The broader economic climate and consumer spending remains the greatest uncertainty for the business. We expect the current economic slowdown to remain for the medium term, but retail trading data is demonstrating the resilience of consumer demand for greeting cards and ancillary products in the value sector. |
A large proportion of our products are manufactured in the UK, however, many are also produced in Europe and the Far East. Recent global events have demonstrated the challenges of a distant supply chain with significant increases in shipping times impacting stock supply. We remain focussed on mitigating these risks and challenges through increased use of technology to improve forecasting along with increased stock holding across core product lines. |
DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE |
Continued investment in new operating processes and procedures along with software implementations and upgrades have created operating efficiencies to counteract cost pressures. In addition, investment in management processes, risk controls and colleague training and development have provided efficiencies and resilience for the business. Many of these initiatives and investments are being made possible through the continued growth of the store estate and scaling of the business. |
FINANCIAL KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS |
The business operates multiple financial and operating KPIs which are monitored and reviewed frequently. The KPIs are used to ensure short term performance as well as longer term planning across all areas of the business as well as in financial and operational forecasting. |
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: |
CARDS DIRECT RETAIL LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08113467) |
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 July 2023. |
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY |
The principal activity of the company in the year under review was that of |
DIVIDENDS |
No dividends will be distributed for the year ended 31 July 2023. |
DIRECTORS |
The directors who have held office during the period from 1 August 2022 to the date of this report are as follows: |
STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES |
The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Report of the Directors and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. |
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to: |
- | select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; |
- | make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; |
- | prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business. |
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. |
STATEMENT AS TO DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO AUDITORS |
So far as the directors are aware, there is no relevant audit information (as defined by Section 418 of the Companies Act 2006) of which the company's auditors are unaware, and each director has taken all the steps that he or she ought to have taken as a director in order to make himself or herself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the company's auditors are aware of that information. |
CARDS DIRECT RETAIL LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08113467) |
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
AUDITORS |
The auditors, Haines Watts, Statutory Auditor, will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. |
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: |
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF |
CARDS DIRECT RETAIL LIMITED |
Opinion |
We have audited the financial statements of Cards Direct Retail Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 31 July 2023 which comprise the Income Statement, Other Comprehensive Income, Balance Sheet, Statement of Changes in Equity, Cash Flow Statement and Notes to the Cash Flow Statement, Notes to the Financial Statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). |
In our opinion the financial statements: |
- | give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 July 2023 and of its profit for the year then ended; |
- | have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and |
- | have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. |
Basis for opinion |
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. |
Conclusions relating to going concern |
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. |
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. |
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. |
Other information |
The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information in the Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors, but does not include the financial statements and our Report of the Auditors thereon. |
Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. |
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. |
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF |
CARDS DIRECT RETAIL LIMITED |
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006 |
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit: |
- | the information given in the Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and |
- | the Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. |
Matters on which we are required to report by exception |
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic Report or the Report of the Directors. |
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: |
- | adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or |
- | the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or |
- | certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or |
- | we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. |
Responsibilities of directors |
As explained more fully in the Statement of Directors' Responsibilities set out on page three, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. |
In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. |
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF |
CARDS DIRECT RETAIL LIMITED |
Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements |
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the Auditors that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. |
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below: |
We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the Company and the industry in which it operates. We determined that the following laws and regulations were most significant: FRS102 - the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK & The Republic of Ireland, the Companies Act 2006 and relevant tax compliance regulations in the UK. |
We obtained an understanding of how the Company is complying with those legal and regulatory frameworks by making enquiries of management. |
We assessed the susceptibility of the company's financial statements to material misstatement, including how fraud might occur, by meeting with management to understand where management considered there was susceptibility to fraud. Audit procedures performed by the audit team included: |
- | Challenging assumptions and judgements made by management in its significant accounting estimates; |
- | Identifying and testing journal entries, with a focus on entries made with unusual accounting combinations; |
- | Confirming with management whether they have knowledge of any actual, suspected or illegal fraud; |
- | Evaluating whether there was evidence of bias by management that represents a risk of material misstatement due to fraud. |
These procedures were designed to provide reasonable assurance that the financial statements were free from fraud or error. |
Owing to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk that material misstatements in the financial statements may not be detected, even though the audit is properly planned and performed in accordance with the ISAs (UK). For example, the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations (irregularities) is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely the inherently limited procedures required by auditing standards would identify it. In addition, as with any audit, there remained a higher risk of non-detection of irregularities, as these may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal controls. We are not responsible for preventing non-compliance with all laws and regulations. |
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of the Auditors. |
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF |
CARDS DIRECT RETAIL LIMITED |
Use of our report |
This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members those matters we are required to state to them in a Report of the Auditors and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. |
for and on behalf of |
Chartered Accountants |
The Lightbox |
87 Castle Street |
Reading |
Berkshire |
RG1 7SN |
CARDS DIRECT RETAIL LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08113467) |
INCOME STATEMENT |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
2023 | 2022 |
as restated |
Notes | £ | £ |
TURNOVER |
Cost of sales |
GROSS PROFIT |
Administrative expenses |
OPERATING PROFIT | 4 |
Interest receivable and similar income |
724,417 | 938,295 |
Interest payable and similar expenses | 5 |
PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION |
Tax on profit | 6 |
PROFIT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR |
CARDS DIRECT RETAIL LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08113467) |
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
2023 | 2022 |
as restated |
Notes | £ | £ |
PROFIT FOR THE YEAR |
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | - | - |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR |
Note |
Prior year adjustment | 7 | ( |
) | ( |
) |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME SINCE LAST ANNUAL REPORT |
257,896 |
546,149 |
CARDS DIRECT RETAIL LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08113467) |
BALANCE SHEET |
31 JULY 2023 |
2023 | 2022 |
as restated |
Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ |
FIXED ASSETS |
Tangible assets | 8 |
CURRENT ASSETS |
Stocks | 9 |
Debtors | 10 |
Cash at bank and in hand |
CREDITORS |
Amounts falling due within one year | 11 |
NET CURRENT ASSETS |
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
CREDITORS |
Amounts falling due after more than one year |
12 |
( |
) |
( |
) |
PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES | 16 | ( |
) | ( |
) |
NET ASSETS |
CAPITAL AND RESERVES |
Called up share capital | 17 |
Retained earnings | 18 | 897,072 |
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS |
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on |
CARDS DIRECT RETAIL LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08113467) |
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
Called up |
share | Retained | Total |
capital | earnings | equity |
£ | £ | £ |
Balance at 1 August 2021 |
Prior year adjustment | - | ( |
) | ( |
) |
As restated |
Changes in equity |
Total comprehensive income | - | 896,149 |
Balance at 31 July 2022 |
Prior year adjustment | - | ( |
) | ( |
) |
As restated |
Changes in equity |
Total comprehensive income | - |
Balance at 31 July 2023 |
CARDS DIRECT RETAIL LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08113467) |
CASH FLOW STATEMENT |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
2023 | 2022 |
as restated |
Notes | £ | £ |
Cash flows from operating activities |
Cash generated from operations | 1 |
Interest paid | ( |
) | ( |
) |
Tax paid | ( |
) | ( |
) |
Net cash from operating activities |
Cash flows from investing activities |
Purchase of tangible fixed assets | ( |
) | ( |
) |
Interest received |
Net cash from investing activities | ( |
) | ( |
) |
Cash flows from financing activities |
New loans in year |
Loan repayments in year | ( |
) |
Net cash from financing activities | ( |
) |
(Decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents | ( |
) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year |
2 |
1,436,250 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year |
2 |
1,821,485 |
2,195,748 |
CARDS DIRECT RETAIL LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08113467) |
NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
1. | RECONCILIATION OF PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION TO CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS |
2023 | 2022 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
Profit before taxation |
Depreciation charges |
Increase in provisions | 50,000 | 50,000 |
Finance costs | 28,594 | 15,320 |
Finance income | (21,144 | ) | - |
1,186,303 | 1,377,895 |
Increase in stocks | ( |
) | ( |
) |
Increase in trade and other debtors | ( |
) | ( |
) |
Increase in trade and other creditors |
Cash generated from operations |
2. | CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
The amounts disclosed on the Cash Flow Statement in respect of cash and cash equivalents are in respect of these Balance Sheet amounts: |
Year ended 31 July 2023 |
31/7/23 | 1/8/22 |
£ | £ |
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,821,485 | 2,195,748 |
Year ended 31 July 2022 |
31/7/22 | 1/8/21 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
Cash and cash equivalents | 2,195,748 | 1,436,250 |
CARDS DIRECT RETAIL LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08113467) |
NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
3. | ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS |
At 1/8/22 | Cash flow | At 31/7/23 |
£ | £ | £ |
Net cash |
Cash at bank and in hand | 2,195,748 | (374,263 | ) | 1,821,485 |
2,195,748 | ( |
) | 1,821,485 |
Debt |
Debts falling due within 1 year | (202,500 | ) | (10,000 | ) | (212,500 | ) |
Debts falling due after 1 year | (462,500 | ) | 212,500 | (250,000 | ) |
(665,000 | ) | 202,500 | (462,500 | ) |
Total | 1,530,748 | (171,763 | ) | 1,358,985 |
CARDS DIRECT RETAIL LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08113467) |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
1. | STATUTORY INFORMATION |
Cards Direct Retail Limited is a |
2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Basis of preparing the financial statements |
The financial statements are presented in sterling, rounded to the nearest £1 |
Turnover |
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. |
Tangible fixed assets |
Stocks |
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items. |
Taxation |
Taxation for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Income Statement, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. |
Current or deferred taxation assets and liabilities are not discounted. |
Current tax is recognised at the amount of tax payable using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. |
Deferred tax |
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the balance sheet date. |
Timing differences arise from the inclusion of income and expenses in tax assessments in periods different from those in which they are recognised in financial statements. Deferred tax is measured using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the year end and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference. |
Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. |
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits |
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the company's pension scheme are charged to profit or loss in the period to which they relate. |
CARDS DIRECT RETAIL LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08113467) |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
3. | EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS |
2023 | 2022 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
Wages and salaries |
Social security costs |
Other pension costs |
The average number of employees during the year was as follows: |
2023 | 2022 |
as restated |
Head Office | 8 | 5 |
Managers | 46 | 38 |
Stores | 285 | 240 |
2023 | 2022 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
Directors' remuneration |
4. | OPERATING PROFIT |
The operating profit is stated after charging: |
2023 | 2022 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
Depreciation - owned assets |
Auditors' remuneration |
5. | INTEREST PAYABLE AND SIMILAR EXPENSES |
2023 | 2022 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
Interest payable |
CARDS DIRECT RETAIL LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08113467) |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
6. | TAXATION |
Analysis of the tax charge |
The tax charge on the profit for the year was as follows: |
2023 | 2022 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
Current tax: |
UK corporation tax |
Deferred tax |
Tax on profit |
Reconciliation of total tax charge included in profit and loss |
The tax assessed for the year is higher than the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK. The difference is explained below: |
2023 | 2022 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
Profit before tax |
Profit multiplied by the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of |
Effects of: |
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes | ( |
) |
Income not taxable for tax purposes | ( |
) |
Capital allowances in excess of depreciation | ( |
) | ( |
) |
Deductions and reliefs | (1,565 | ) | - |
Deferred tax charge | 195,969 | 55,683 |
Total tax charge | 237,927 | 226,826 |
7. | PRIOR YEAR ADJUSTMENT |
The accounts have been restated to include a dilapidation provision. The prior year adjustment has resulted in a reduction in retained earnings as at 31 July 2022 totalling £200,000. |
The impact of the prior year adjustment is as follows: |
2021 | 2022 | Total |
£ | £ | £ |
Increase in administrative expenses | 150,000 | 50,000 | 200,000 |
Increase in dilapidation provision | (150,000 | ) | (50,000 | ) | (200,000 | ) |
CARDS DIRECT RETAIL LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08113467) |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
8. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
Fixtures |
Long | and | Motor | Computer |
leasehold | fittings | vehicles | equipment | Totals |
£ | £ | £ | £ | £ |
COST |
At 1 August 2022 |
Additions |
At 31 July 2023 |
DEPRECIATION |
At 1 August 2022 |
Charge for year |
At 31 July 2023 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 31 July 2023 |
At 31 July 2022 |
9. | STOCKS |
2023 | 2022 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
Stocks |
10. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
2023 | 2022 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
Other debtors |
Prepayments and accrued income |
CARDS DIRECT RETAIL LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08113467) |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
11. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
2023 | 2022 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 13) |
Trade creditors |
Amounts owed to group undertakings |
Tax |
Social security and other taxes |
VAT | 226,073 | 119,855 |
Other creditors | 22,856 | 29,569 |
Accruals and deferred income |
12. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR |
2023 | 2022 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
Bank loans (see note 13) |
13. | LOANS |
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below: |
2023 | 2022 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
Amounts falling due within one year or on demand: |
Bank loans |
Amounts falling due between one and two years: |
Bank loans - 1-2 years |
Amounts falling due between two and five years: |
Bank loans - 2-5 years |
CARDS DIRECT RETAIL LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08113467) |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
14. | LEASING AGREEMENTS |
Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows: |
2023 | 2022 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
Within one year |
Between one and five years |
In more than five years |
15. | SECURED DEBTS |
The following secured debts are included within creditors: |
2023 | 2022 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
Bank loans | 462,500 | 665,000 |
The debt is secured by way of debenture compromising fixed and floating charges over all the assets and undertaking of Cards Direct Retail Limited including all present and future freehold and leasehold property, book and other debts, chattels, goodwill and uncalled capital, both present and future. |
Unlimited Composite Company Guarantee given by Cards Direct Retail Limited and a related company to secure all liabilities of each other. |
16. | PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES |
2023 | 2022 |
as restated |
£ | £ |
Deferred tax | 356,503 | 160,534 |
Other provisions | 250,000 | 200,000 |
Deferred | Dilapida-t |
tax | ion |
£ | £ |
Balance at 1 August 2022 |
As previously reported |
Prior year adjustment |
As restated | 160,534 | 200,000 |
Provided during year |
Balance at 31 July 2023 | 356,503 | 250,000 |
CARDS DIRECT RETAIL LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08113467) |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 |
17. | CALLED UP SHARE CAPITAL |
Allotted, issued and fully paid: |
Number: | Class: | Nominal | 2023 | 2022 |
value: | as restated |
£ | £ |
Ordinary Shares | £1 | 750,000 | 750,000 |
18. | RESERVES |
Retained |
earnings |
£ |
At 1 August 2022 |
Prior year adjustment | ( |
) |
Profit for the year |
At 31 July 2023 |
19. | RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES |
During the period the company made purchase of £2,629,327 (2022: £1,916,538) from Piccadilly Greetings Group Limited, a company with common control. At the balance sheet date an amount of £187,569 (2022: £261,855) was owed to Piccadilly Greetings Group Limited. |
20. | ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY |
The parent company is Pioneer First Holdings Limited, a company registered in the British Virgin Islands. |
The ultimate controlling party is considered to be J Kaneria. |