Registered number: 08909433
HORSEWAY ENERGY LTD
FILLETED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
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HORSEWAY ENERGY LTD
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
The directors are responsible for preparing the Directors' report 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 applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. 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 for the Company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;
∙make judgments 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 to 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.
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HORSEWAY ENERGY LTD
REGISTERED NUMBER: 08909433
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 JUNE 2022
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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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HORSEWAY ENERGY LTD
REGISTERED NUMBER: 08909433
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 30 JUNE 2022
The 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 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 statement of comprehensive income 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 by:
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N L Allpress
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The notes on pages 4 to 13 form part of these financial statements.
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HORSEWAY ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
Horseway Energy Ltd is a company incorporated in England and Wales, registration number 08909433. The registered office is Hollyhouse Farm, Horseway, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, England, PE16 6XQ.
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 Section 1A of Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.
The following principal accounting policies have been applied:
The directors acknowledge the challenging trading conditions experienced by fellow subsidiary companies within the group, who owe the company significant sums at the balance sheet date and post year end.
The Directors have approached their bankers HSBC for an extension to the current overdraft facility. HSBC have not confirmed their decision at the time of writing, however the Directors feel confident that HSBC will continue to support the business to the level required.
For 2024 the Directors are confident the group will return to a profitable and sustainable position as a result of :-
• The business has secured retail contracts reflecting the recent inflationary increases.
• The business has continued to invest in new technologies to improve crop yields, mitigating recent weather extremes.
• The business has also invested in processing facilities to improve efficiencies to mitigate rising labour costs.
• The Directors have recently carried out a restructure resulting in a more streamlined and focussed processing operation.
Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:
Sale of goods
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
∙the Company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
∙the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
∙the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
∙it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and
∙the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.
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HORSEWAY ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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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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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.
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HORSEWAY ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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Tangible fixed assets (continued)
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Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.
Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
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.
Investments in unlisted Company shares, whose market value can be reliably determined, are remeasured to market value at each balance sheet date. Gains and losses on remeasurement are recognised in the Statement of comprehensive income for the period. Where market value cannot be reliably determined, such investments are stated at historic cost less impairment.
Raw materials are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a first in, first out basis.
Work in progress and finished goods are stated at fair value, by reference to material tonnages held at the balance sheet date, multiplied by the estimated selling price less costs to completion.
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. 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.
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Cash and cash equivalents
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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.
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HORSEWAY ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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.
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Provisions for liabilities
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Provisions are made where an event has taken place that gives the Company a legal or constructive obligation that probably requires settlement by a transfer of economic benefit, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
Provisions are charged as an expense to profit or loss in the year that the Company becomes aware of the obligation, and are measured at the best estimate at the balance sheet date of the expenditure required to settle the obligation, taking into account relevant risks and uncertainties.
When payments are eventually made, they are charged to the provision carried in the Balance sheet.
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HORSEWAY ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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, loans from banks and other third parties, loans to related parties and investments in ordinary shares.
Financial assets that are measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in the Statement of comprehensive income.
For financial assets measured at amortised cost, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated cash flows discounted at the asset's original effective interest rate. If a financial asset has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate determined under the contract.
For financial assets measured at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and best estimate of the recoverable amount, which is an approximation of the amount that the Company would receive for the asset if it were to be sold at the balance sheet date.
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.
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Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty
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Preparation of the financial statements requires management to make significant judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and underlying assumptions are based on historical experience and other relevant factors. In some cases, actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
There are no estimates or assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities.
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The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 2 (2021 - 2).
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HORSEWAY ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
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Charge for the year on owned assets
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Other fixed asset investments
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HORSEWAY ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
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Raw materials and consumables
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Work in progress (goods to be sold)
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Finished goods and goods for resale
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Stock recognised in cost of sales during the year as an expense was £227,076 (2021 - £300,347)
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Amounts owed by group undertakings
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Prepayments and accrued income
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Cash and cash equivalents
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HORSEWAY ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
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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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Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss
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Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss comprise of cash at bank and in hand.
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HORSEWAY ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
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Charged to profit or loss
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The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:
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Accelerated capital allowances
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Allotted, called up and fully paid
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500,000 (2021 - 500,000) Ordinary A shares of £0.01 each
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2,000,000 (2021 - 2,000,000) Ordinary B shares of £0.99 each
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Shares rank equally for voting purposes. On a show of hands each member shall have one vote and on a poll each member shall have one vote per share held.
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Share premium account
The share premium represents the premium on new issue of equity shares from prior years.
Profit and loss account
The profit and loss account includes all current and prior period retained profits and losses, less dividends paid.
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HORSEWAY ENERGY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
The company have not commited to any capital expenditure in the current or prior year.
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Related party transactions
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The company made the following transactions with Allpress Farms Limited, a fellow subsidiary of Horseway Holdings Limited during the year;
Purchases from Allpress Farms Limited - £353,110 (2021: £315,804)
Sales to Allpress Farms Limited - £201,760 (2021: £190,120)
Amounts owing to Allpress Farms Limited - £21,528 (2021: £56,918)
Amounts owed from Allpress Farms Limited - £442,566 (2021: £126,940)
At the year end the company have a loan balance owed from Horseway Holdings Limited, its parent company. The balance owed as at the balance sheet date totalled £659,125 (2021: £598,125), there is no interest charged on the amount owed and it is repayable on demand.
At the year end the company have a loan balance owed from N&P Allpress Limited, a fellow subsidiary of Horseway Holdings Limited. The balance owed as at the balance sheet date totalled £62,100 (2021: £41,100), there is no interest charged on the amount owed and it is repayable on demand.
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The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Horseway Holdings Limited, a company incorporated in the
United Kingdom and regarded by the Directors as the Ultimate Parent Undertaking. Copies of the
consolidated accounts can be obtained from the company's registered office.
The ultimate controlling parties are N L Allpress and P W Allpress, who own the entire share capital of Horseway Holdings Limited equally.
The auditors' report on the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2022 was unqualified.
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In their report, the auditors emphasised the following matter without qualifying their report:
We draw attention to note 2.2 in the financial statements, which makes reference to the disappointing trading performance of the group and that the group are reliant on an overdraft facility with its bank. The directors are in the process of seeking an extension to the facility. The bank's decision to extend the facility falls after the date of approval of these financial statements. As stated in note 2.2, these events or conditions, along with the other matters as set forth in note 2.2, indicate that a material uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.
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The audit report was signed on 29 June 2023 by Ben Beech ACA (Senior statutory auditor) on behalf of Whitings LLP.
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