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Registered number: 03679271










BELL AGRICULTURAL LIMITED








UNAUDITED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INFORMATION FOR FILING WITH THE REGISTRAR

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2018

 
BELL AGRICULTURAL LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 03679271

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2018

2018
2017
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 5 
914,100
776,716

  
914,100
776,716

Current assets
  

Stocks
 6 
2,568,621
2,347,629

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 7 
593,718
1,261,334

Cash at bank and in hand
 8 
953,042
1,255,301

  
4,115,381
4,864,264

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 9 
(965,103)
(1,729,582)

Net current assets
  
 
 
3,150,278
 
 
3,134,682

Total assets less current liabilities
  
4,064,378
3,911,398

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 10 
(103,910)
(74,853)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 12 
(105,257)
(87,890)

  
 
 
(105,257)
 
 
(87,890)

Net assets
  
3,855,211
3,748,655


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
  
43,000
43,000

Other reserves
 13 
7,000
7,000

Profit and loss account
 13 
3,805,211
3,698,655

  
3,855,211
3,748,655


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BELL AGRICULTURAL LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 03679271
    
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2018

The directors consider that the Company is entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and members have not required the Company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of Companies Act 2006.

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.

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 on 19 September 2019.




Mr R J Back
Mr D P Jeacock
Director
Director

The notes on pages 4 to 12 form part of these financial statements.

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BELL AGRICULTURAL LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2018


Called up share capital
Other reserves
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£


At 1 January 2017
43,000
7,000
3,732,256
3,782,256



Loss for the year
-
-
(33,601)
(33,601)



At 1 January 2018
43,000
7,000
3,698,655
3,748,655



Profit for the year
-
-
106,556
106,556


At 31 December 2018
43,000
7,000
3,805,211
3,855,211

The notes on pages 4 to 12 form part of these financial statements.

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BELL AGRICULTURAL LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2018

1.


General information

Bell Agricultural Limited is a company limited by shares registered and incorporated in England and Wales. Its registered office is Victoria Court, 17-21 Ashford Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DA. Its principal place of business is Wenham Lane, Ivychurch, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 0AW.

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

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 preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgement in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).

The functional currency during the period was sterling pounds and all balances are rounded to the nearest £1.

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Going concern

The directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The company therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements.

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BELL AGRICULTURAL LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2018

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.3

Revenue

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.

Rendering of services

Revenue from a contract to provide services is recognised in the period in which the services are provided in accordance with the stage of completion of the contract when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the contract;
the stage of completion of the contract at the end of the reporting period can be measured reliably; and
the costs incurred and the costs to complete the contract can be measured reliably.

 
2.4

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in the Statement of comprehensive income using the effective interest method.

 
2.5

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to the Statement of comprehensive income 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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BELL AGRICULTURAL LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2018

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.6

Pensions

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 the Statement of comprehensive income 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.

 
2.7

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Statement of comprehensive income, 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.

 
2.8

Tangible fixed assets

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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BELL AGRICULTURAL LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2018

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.8
Tangible fixed assets (continued)

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, as per the methods below.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Freehold property
-
2% straight line basis
Plant and machinery
-
15% and 25% reducing balance basis
Motor vehicles
-
25% reducing balance basis
Fixtures and fittings
-
15% and 33% reducing balance basis
Other fixed assets
-
25% reducing balance 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 the Statement of comprehensive income.

 
2.9

Stocks

Stocks 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 weighted averagebasis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

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.

 
2.10

Debtors

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.

 
2.11

Cash and cash equivalents

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.

 
2.12

Creditors

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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BELL AGRICULTURAL LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2018

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.13

Provisions for liabilities

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 the Statement of comprehensive income 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.

 
2.14

Financial instruments

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 non-puttable ordinary shares.

Debt instruments (other than those wholly repayable or receivable within one year), including loans and other accounts receivable and payable, are initially measured at present value of the future cash flows and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Debt instruments that are payable or receivable within one year, typically trade debtors and creditors, are measured, initially and subsequently, at the undiscounted amount of the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received. However, if the arrangements of a short-term instrument constitute a financing transaction, like the payment of a trade debt deferred beyond normal business terms or financed at a rate of interest that is not a market rate or in the case of an out-right short-term loan not at market rate, the financial asset or liability is measured, initially, at the present value of the future cash flow discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument and subsequently at amortised cost.

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.


3.


Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The following judgements (apart from those involving estimates) have been made in the process of applying the above accounting policies that have had the most significant effect on amounts recognised in the financial statements:
There were no significant judgements.
The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting date that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year include:
The valuation of year end stock which is held at the lower of cost and net realisable value on a best estimate of the net realisable value where other evidence is not available. 

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BELL AGRICULTURAL LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2018

4.


Employees

The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 19 (2017 - 21).


5.


Tangible fixed assets





Freehold property
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Total

£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2018
346,019
1,087,974
276,990
1,710,983


Additions
-
378,578
24,957
403,535


Disposals
-
(186,887)
(22,266)
(209,153)



At 31 December 2018

346,019
1,279,665
279,681
1,905,365



Depreciation


At 1 January 2018
93,853
667,884
172,530
934,267


Charge for the year on owned assets
6,902
88,901
15,072
110,875


Charge for the year on financed assets
-
50,180
13,874
64,054


Disposals
-
(101,325)
(16,606)
(117,931)



At 31 December 2018

100,755
705,640
184,870
991,265



Net book value



At 31 December 2018
245,264
574,025
94,811
914,100



At 31 December 2017
252,166
420,090
104,460
776,716




The net book value of land and buildings may be further analysed as follows:


2018
2017
£
£

Freehold
245,264
252,166

245,264
252,166


The net book value of assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts, included above, are as follows:


2018
2017
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BELL AGRICULTURAL LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2018

           5.Tangible fixed assets (continued)

£
£



Plant and machinery
265,228
86,010

Motor vehicles
52,019
62,848

317,247
148,858


6.


Stocks

2018
2017
£
£

Parts stock and consumables
184,311
165,808

Work in progress
33,539
23,990

Finished goods and goods for resale
2,350,771
2,157,831

2,568,621
2,347,629



7.


Debtors

2018
2017
£
£


Trade debtors
583,071
1,250,687

Prepayments and accrued income
10,647
10,647

593,718
1,261,334



8.


Cash and cash equivalents

2018
2017
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
953,042
1,255,301

953,042
1,255,301


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BELL AGRICULTURAL LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2018

9.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2018
2017
£
£

Trade creditors
702,484
1,422,492

Corporation tax
7,900
3,066

Other taxation and social security
61,569
129,402

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
73,850
50,822

Other creditors
109,000
109,000

Accruals and deferred income
10,300
14,800

965,103
1,729,582



10.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2018
2017
£
£

Net obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts
103,910
74,853

103,910
74,853



11.


Hire purchase and finance leases


Minimum lease payments under hire purchase fall due as follows:

2018
2017
£
£


Within one year
76,743
50,822

Between 1-5 years
107,719
74,853

184,462
125,675

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BELL AGRICULTURAL LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2018

12.


Deferred taxation




2018


£






At beginning of year
(87,890)


Charged to profit or loss
(17,367)



At end of year
(105,257)

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

2018
2017
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
(105,257)
(87,890)

(105,257)
(87,890)


13.


Reserves

Other reserves

This is a capital redemption reserve arising from the repurchase of 7,000 ordinary £1 shares in 2007.

Profit and loss account

The profit and loss account represents cumulative profits and losses net of dividends and other adjustments.


14.


Pension commitments

The Company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately 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 £8,706 (2017 - £4,954).

 
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