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Registered number: 01009135










TRAVEL CRUISER CONCESSIONAIRES LIMITED










ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020

 
TRAVEL CRUISER CONCESSIONAIRES LIMITED
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
R H Edwards 
R I T Edwards 




Company secretary
A Edwards



Registered number
01009135



Registered office
Valley Drive

Stafford

England

ST16 1NZ




Independent auditors
WR Partners
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors

Belmont House

Shrewsbury Business Park

Shrewsbury

Shropshire

SY2 6LG





 
TRAVEL CRUISER CONCESSIONAIRES LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Strategic Report
 
1 - 2
Directors' Report
 
3 - 4
Independent Auditors' Report
 
5 - 7
Statement of Comprehensive Income
 
8
Statement of Financial Position
 
9
Statement of Changes in Equity
 
10
Statement of Cash Flows
 
11 - 12
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
13 - 29


 
TRAVEL CRUISER CONCESSIONAIRES LIMITED
 
 
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020

Introduction
 
The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 30 April 2020.

Business review
 
An extremely frustrating and disappointing financial year that was savaged by the social and economic disaster caused by the pandemic of COVID 19.  
This year was the first full year in our new Dealership and was on course to show a further 10% growth in sales until the Coronavirus pandemic struck. The largest impact was the total loss of 6 weeks trading due to forced closure by the government as being classed as ‘non-essential’ retail, with an additional unusually quiet 4 weeks leading up to the closure with the threat from COVID 19.  These weeks are usually some of our busiest of the year, which subsequently meant that sales were considerably down on forecast, however it’s the management teams opinion that it was an incredible achievement to finish the year with similar revenue to last year. 
Margins remain depressed as the clearance of overstocked 2018/19 models continued, and the market was still suffering with the lack of confidence due in large to Brexit fears. The good news is that the focus on clearing aged stocks has seen stock levels drop by almost £4.7million in the year and allowed us to refresh our range with more up to date models.
The move to the new site has seen a sizable change in personnel, with some of the staff who relocated with us from Telford to Stafford having now moved on to more local work and a successful recruitment drive for more qualified staff in many positions.  Overall overhead costs fell as the one-off costs from the move were not replicated this year. The company also took advantage of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and this reduced the overheads by a further £134k in the year. As owners of retail premises, the company also benefitted (and continues to benefit in the new financial year) from the waiver of business rates from April 2020 to March 2021. The company also has a deferred VAT payment due in March 2021, for which the money is set aside.
The overall effect of this tumultuous year is that operating profits fell to £584k (2018/19 £994k), although forecasts before lockdown suggested that we were on course to post a better result than 2018/19.
Net assets grew to £4.7million (2018/19: £4.6million) with the key movements being the reduction in stocks, offset by clearing down the creditors thereon. Just before lockdown, the company converted its long-term loan with AIB from variable rate to fixed rate, with the same expiry date as previously.

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The principal risks and uncertainties that we foresee in the coming year are associated with:
• Brexit – whilst the last minute deal means that our products will not be subject to a 10% tariff, there will be an increase in costs, paperwork, compliance and potential delays in getting our motorhomes into the UK. We are still uncertain as to the nature and value of some of these issues. 
• Coronavirus pandemic – whilst this has caused us pain in the 2019/20 financial year, the effect on travel restrictions internationally has seen a surge in demand for our products, which allow for a fully self-contained holiday in relative luxury. The current financial year has started strongly and given the company some financial security for the period ahead. However, lockdowns 2 and 3 have demonstrated the fragile nature of life and the economy until mass vaccination is achieved and so the company remains careful to retain the wherewithal to continue to prosper in the years ahead.

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STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020

Financial key performance indicators
 
The Directors monitor the performance of the Company through key performance indicators such as sales, gross profit margins and operating profit. The position of the Company at any point in time is monitored with reference to net current assets and net assets.
An analysis of the performance and position of the Company by reference to these KPI’s is included within the business review as above.


This report was approved by the board on 8 January 2021 and signed on its behalf.






................................................
R I T Edwards
Director

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TRAVEL CRUISER CONCESSIONAIRES LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2020.

Directors' responsibilities statement

The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, 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 2006They 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.

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £439,106 (2019 - £761,890).

Dividends of £355,403 (2019: £355,404) have already been declared for the current year, no further dividend is recommended. 

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

R H Edwards 
R I T Edwards 

Future developments

The directors plan to continue the development of the Company and its business. Refer to the strategic report for further information. 

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DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020

Disclosure of information to auditors

Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors' Report is approved has confirmed that:
 
so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditors are unaware, and

the director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company's auditors are aware of that information.

Post balance sheet events

There have been no significant events affecting the Company since the year end other than the ongoing impact of the Coronavirus pandemic and associated lockdowns. During the first lockdown period the showroom was closed between 24 March and 1 June 2020. Whilst the pandemic continues to have an impact on operations post year end with national lockdowns in November 2020 and again in January 2021 which have required further closure of the showroom it is encouraging to see trading levels retuning to a more normal level.

Auditors

The auditorsWR Partnerswill be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

This report was approved by the board on 8 January 2021 and signed on its behalf.
 





................................................
R I T Edwards
Director

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TRAVEL CRUISER CONCESSIONAIRES LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF TRAVEL CRUISER CONCESSIONAIRES LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Travel Cruiser Concessionaires Limited (the 'Company') for the year ended 30 April 2020, which comprise the Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Statement of Financial Position, the Statement of Cash Flows, the Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policiesThe 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 30 April 2020 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 United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council'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


We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the ISAs (UK) require us to report to you where:


the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is not appropriate; or

the directors have not disclosed in the financial statements any identified material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt about the Company's ability to continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting for a period of at least twelve months from the date when the financial statements are authorised for issue.



Other information


The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Auditors' Report 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 statementsour 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
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF TRAVEL CRUISER CONCESSIONAIRES LIMITED (CONTINUED)


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 there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. 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.


Opinion 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 Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and

the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report 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 Directors' Report.


We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which 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 Directors' Responsibilities Statement on page 3, 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 is 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.


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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF TRAVEL CRUISER CONCESSIONAIRES LIMITED (CONTINUED)


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 an Auditors' Report 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.


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 Auditors' Report.


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 an Auditors' Report 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.





John Fletcher BA (Hons) FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
  
for and on behalf of
WR Partners
 
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditors
  
Belmont House
Shrewsbury Business Park
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG

8 January 2021
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TRAVEL CRUISER CONCESSIONAIRES LIMITED
 
 
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020

2020
2019
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
29,062,380
30,190,119

Cost of sales
  
(26,035,321)
(26,514,701)

Gross profit
  
3,027,059
3,675,418

Administrative expenses
  
(2,577,011)
(2,451,415)

Exceptional administrative expenses
 13 
-
(229,643)

Other operating income
 5 
134,247
-

Operating profit
 6 
584,295
994,360

Interest receivable and similar income
 9 
97,157
-

Interest payable and expenses
 10 
(118,360)
(63,518)

Profit before tax
  
563,092
930,842

Tax on profit
 11 
(123,986)
(168,952)

Profit for the financial year
  
439,106
761,890

There were no recognised gains and losses for 2020 or 2019 other than those included in the statement of comprehensive income.

There was no other comprehensive income for 2020 (2019:£NIL).

The notes on pages 13 to 29 form part of these financial statements.

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TRAVEL CRUISER CONCESSIONAIRES LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 01009135

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 30 APRIL 2020

2020
2019
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 14 
6,850,226
6,736,097

  
6,850,226
6,736,097

Current assets
  

Stocks
 15 
8,119,792
12,213,937

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 16 
154,628
345,376

Cash at bank and in hand
 17 
700,098
1,208,756

  
8,974,518
13,768,069

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 18 
(7,699,756)
(12,391,380)

Net current assets
  
 
 
1,274,762
 
 
1,376,689

Total assets less current liabilities
  
8,124,988
8,112,786

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 19 
(3,265,517)
(3,393,993)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 21 
(139,989)
(103,014)

  
 
 
(139,989)
 
 
(103,014)

Net assets
  
4,719,482
4,615,779


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 22 
250,400
250,400

Profit and loss account
  
4,469,082
4,365,379

  
4,719,482
4,615,779


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 8 January 2021.




................................................
R I T Edwards
Director

The notes on pages 13 to 29 form part of these financial statements.

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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020


Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£

At 1 May 2018
250,400
3,938,893
4,189,293


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year

-
761,890
761,890
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
761,890
761,890

Dividends: Equity capital
-
(335,404)
(335,404)


Total transactions with owners
-
(335,404)
(335,404)


At 1 May 2019
250,400
4,365,379
4,615,779


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year

-
439,106
439,106
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
439,106
439,106

Dividends: Equity capital
-
(335,403)
(335,403)


Total transactions with owners
-
(335,403)
(335,403)


At 30 April 2020
250,400
4,469,082
4,719,482


The notes on pages 13 to 29 form part of these financial statements.

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TRAVEL CRUISER CONCESSIONAIRES LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020

2020
2019
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the financial year
439,106
761,890

Adjustments for:

Depreciation of tangible assets
89,906
89,396

Loss/(profit) on disposal of tangible assets
(3,870)
-

Government grants
(134,247)
-

Interest paid
118,360
63,518

Interest received
(97,157)
-

Taxation charge
123,986
168,952

Decrease/(increase) in stocks
4,094,145
(3,976,881)

Decrease in debtors
190,749
38,091

(Decrease)/increase in creditors
(4,728,755)
2,990,245

Corporation tax (paid)
(74,428)
(239,849)

Net cash generated from operating activities

17,795
(104,638)


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(204,035)
(3,044,570)

Sale of tangible fixed assets
3,870
-

Government grants received
134,247
-

Interest received
97,157
-

Net cash from investing activities

31,239
(3,044,570)
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020


2020
2019

£
£



Cash flows from financing activities

New secured loans
-
3,286,998

Repayment of loans
(127,703)
-

Repayment of/new finance leases
(24,746)
(33,314)

Dividends paid
(335,403)
(335,404)

Interest paid
(118,360)
(63,518)

Net cash used in financing activities
(606,212)
2,854,762

Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(557,178)
(294,446)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
1,208,756
1,503,202

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
651,578
1,208,756


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
700,098
1,208,756

Bank overdrafts
(48,520)
-

651,578
1,208,756


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TRAVEL CRUISER CONCESSIONAIRES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020

1.


General information

Travel Cruiser Concessionaires Limited ("The Company") is a private company limited by shares and is incorporated in England. The address of its registered office is Valley Drive, Stafford, England, ST16 1NZ. The principal activity of the business is the sale and service of new and used motorhomes and new caravans. 

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 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 judgment in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Going concern

As with most businesses the Company’s operations have been impacted during the 2019/20 financial year and after the year end by the Coronavirus pandemic and the associated restrictions on people’s movements. The Company has utilised the support provided by the UK government during this period including the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, VAT deferral scheme and the Expanded Retail discount on rates. As disclosed in note 27 it is encouraging to see trading levels returning to a more normal level in recent months.
In assessing the appropriateness of the going concern basis in preparing the accounts the Directors have considered the current financial position of the Company along with forecasts for the 2021 calendar year. In reviewing the forecasts the Directors have considered the headroom in the finance facilities which the Directors have a reasonable expectation will be renewed. 
The Directors have also considered the potential impact of Brexit on the working capital requirements of the Company based on the information available at the date of signing these accounts. Despite the uncertainties in relation to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and the wider economic environment the Directors consider that the Company is well positioned and have reasonable expectations that it 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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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.3

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.

At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.

Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.4

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.

 
2.5

Government grants

Grants are accounted under the accruals model as permitted by FRS 102. Grants relating to expenditure on tangible fixed assets are credited to profit or loss at the same rate as the depreciation on the assets to which the grant relates. The deferred element of grants is included in creditors as deferred income.
Grants of a revenue nature are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income in the same period as the related expenditure.

 
2.6

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.7

Finance costs

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.

 
2.8

Borrowing costs

All borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the year in which they are incurred.

 
2.9

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 profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Statement of Financial Position. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

 
2.10

Current and deferred taxation

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 reporting 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 Statement of Financial Position 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 reporting date.

 
2.11

Exceptional items

Exceptional items are transactions that fall within the ordinary activities of the Company but are presented separately due to their size or incidence.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.12

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.

Land is not depreciated. Depreciation on other assets 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:

Freehold Land & Buildings
-
Not depreciated
Plant & Machinery
-
10%
Motor Vehicles
-
25%
Fixtures & Fittings
-
10%
Office Equipment
-
20-25%

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.

 
2.13

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 an actual basis. 
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.

 
2.14

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.

 
2.15

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.

In the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Company's cash management.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.16

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.

 
2.17

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 profit or loss in the year that the Company becomes aware of the obligation, and are measured at the best estimate at the Statement of Financial Position 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 Statement of Financial Position.

 
2.18

Financial instruments

The Company only enters into basic financial instruments transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other accounts receivable and payable, 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 payables or receivables, 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 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 Profit and Loss Account.
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.
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.18
Financial instruments (continued)

Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the Balance Sheet when there is an 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.

 
2.19

Dividends

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.


3.


Judgment in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and others factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
The Company makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates, will by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. In the opinion of the directors there are no estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities within the next financial year.  


4.


Turnover

The whole of the turnover is attributable to the sale of motorhomes and related activities.

All turnover arose within the United Kingdom.


5.


Other operating income

2020
2019
£
£

Government grants receivable
134,247
-

134,247
-


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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020

6.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2020
2019
£
£

Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
89,907
89,356

Exchange differences
641
7,763

Other operating lease rentals
-
105,000

Fees payable to the Company's auditor for the audit of the Company's financial statements
9,900
9,500

Pension charge
55,845
44,311


7.


Employees

Staff costs, including directors' remuneration, were as follows:


2020
2019
£
£

Wages and salaries
1,838,310
1,618,983

Social security costs
167,552
134,687

Cost of defined contribution scheme
55,845
44,311

2,061,707
1,797,981


The average monthly number of employees, including the directors, during the year was as follows:


        2020
        2019
            No.
            No.







Employees
72
63


8.


Directors' remuneration

2020
2019
£
£

Directors' emoluments
91,217
80,649

91,217
80,649


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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020

9.


Interest receivable

2020
2019
£
£


Other interest receivable
97,157
-

97,157
-


10.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2020
2019
£
£


Bank interest payable
117,597
63,518

Other interest payable
763
-

118,360
63,518


11.


Taxation


2020
2019
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
101,815
116,985

Adjustments in respect of previous periods
(14,804)
-


87,011
116,985


Total current tax
87,011
116,985

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
36,975
51,967


Taxation on profit on ordinary activities
123,986
168,952
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020
 
11.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is higher than (2019 - lower than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 19% (2019 - 19%). The differences are explained below:

2020
2019
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
563,092
930,842


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 19% (2019 - 19%)
106,987
176,860

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
2,978
1,754

Capital allowances for year in excess of depreciation
(8,150)
(61,629)

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods
(14,804)
-

Other timing differences leading to an increase (decrease) in taxation
36,975
51,967

Total tax charge/(credit) for the year
123,986
168,952


Factors that may affect future tax charges

There were no factors which may affect future tax charges. 


12.


Dividends

2020
2019
£
£


Dividends paid
335,403
335,404

335,403
335,404

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020

13.


Exceptional items

2020
2019
£
£


Exceptional items - relocation costs
-
229,643

-
229,643

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020

14.


Tangible fixed assets





Freehold Land & Buildings
Plant & Machinery
Motor Vehicles
Fixtures & Fittings
Office Equipment
Total

£
£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 May 2019
6,273,054
523,077
64,270
271,589
183,416
7,315,406


Additions
160,963
23,871
-
8,495
10,706
204,035


Disposals
-
(99,759)
(6,412)
-
-
(106,171)



At 30 April 2020

6,434,017
447,189
57,858
280,084
194,122
7,413,270



Depreciation


At 1 May 2019
-
250,089
36,975
175,336
116,908
579,308


Charge for the year on owned assets
-
43,127
12,203
18,540
16,037
89,907


Disposals
-
(99,759)
(6,412)
-
-
(106,171)



At 30 April 2020

-
193,457
42,766
193,876
132,945
563,044



Net book value



At 30 April 2020
6,434,017
253,732
15,092
86,208
61,177
6,850,226



At 30 April 2019
6,273,054
272,988
27,294
96,253
66,508
6,736,097

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020

15.


Stocks

2020
2019
£
£

Finished goods and goods for resale
8,119,792
12,213,937

8,119,792
12,213,937


Stock recognised in cost of sales during the year as an expense was £27,007,750 (2019 - £27,043,934). 
An impairment loss of £56,998 (2019: £90,954) was recognised in cost of sales against stock during the year due to slow-moving and obsolete stock.


16.


Debtors

2020
2019
£
£


Trade debtors
33,232
3,183

Other debtors
500
101,553

Prepayments and accrued income
120,896
240,640

154,628
345,376





17.


Cash and cash equivalents

2020
2019
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
700,098
1,208,756

Less: bank overdrafts
(48,520)
-

651,578
1,208,756


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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020

18.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2020
2019
£
£

Bank overdrafts
48,520
-

Bank loans
193,778
193,005

Trade creditors
6,743,984
11,430,528

Corporation tax
44,568
31,985

Other taxation and social security
447,218
493,423

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
-
24,746

Other creditors
6,348
-

Accruals and deferred income
215,340
217,693

7,699,756
12,391,380


Vehicle stocking creditors which are included within trade creditors and other creditors at a value of £5,810,913 (2019: £5,807,161) are secured on the asset to which the finance relates.
Finance leases and hire purchase leases are secured on assets to which they relate.


19.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2020
2019
£
£

Bank loans
3,265,517
3,393,993

3,265,517
3,393,993


Bank loans are repayable in quarterly installments commencing February 2019. Interest is charged at 3.16% above the current base rate. 
The bank have secured a fixed charge over the mortgage of the property. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020

20.


Loans


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


2020
2019
£
£

Amounts falling due within one year

Bank loans
193,778
193,005

Amounts falling due 1-2 years

Bank loans
199,933
199,174

Amounts falling due 2-5 years

Bank loans
642,291
636,533

Amounts falling due after more than 5 years

Bank loans
2,423,293
2,558,286



21.


Deferred taxation




2020


£






At beginning of year
(103,014)


Charged to profit or loss
(36,975)



At end of year
(139,989)

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

2020
2019
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
(139,989)
(103,014)

(139,989)
(103,014)


22.


Share capital

2020
2019
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



250,400 (2019 - 250,400) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
250,400
250,400

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020
23.


Analysis of net debt




At 1 May 2019
Cash flows
At 30 April 2020
£

£

£

Cash at bank and in hand

1,208,756

(508,658)

700,098

Bank overdrafts

-

(48,520)

(48,520)

Debt due after 1 year

(3,393,993)

158,440

(3,235,553)

Debt due within 1 year

(193,005)

(30,737)

(223,742)

Finance leases

(24,746)

24,746

-


(2,402,988)
(404,729)
(2,807,717)


24.


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 £55,845 (2019: £44,311).


25.


Commitments under operating leases

At 30 April 2020 the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:

2020
2019
£
£


Not later than 1 year
26,841
33,270

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
69,556
79,037

96,397
112,307


26.


Related party transactions

During the year the Company paid rent of £Nil (2019: £105,000) to a Small Self Administered Pension Scheme of which R H Edwards and R I T Edwards are members and trustees.
During the year dividends were paid to R I T Edwards (a director) totaling £151,900 (2019: £151,900) and R H Edwards (a director) totaling £100,000 (2019: £100,000). 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020

27.


Post balance sheet events

There have been no significant events affecting the Company since the year end other than the ongoing impact of the Coronavirus pandemic and associated lockdowns. During the first lockdown period the showroom was closed between 24 March and 1 June 2020. Whilst the pandemic continues to have an impact on operations post year end with national lockdowns in November 2020 and again in January 2021 which have required further closure of the showroom it is encouraging to see trading levels retuning to a more normal level.


28.


Controlling party

The Company is under the control of the Directors, who between them own 100% of the issued share capital of the Company.

 
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