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REGISTERED NUMBER: OC358784

PolicyBee LLP

Filleted Unaudited Financial Statements

31 December 2020

PolicyBee LLP

Statement of Financial Position

31 December 2020

	31 Dec 20		31 Mar 20
Note	£	£	£

Fixed assets

Intangible assets	6		11,429	14,458

Current assets

Debtors	7	329,829	490,005
Cash at bank and in hand		518,271	844,496
		---------	------------
		848,100	1,334,501

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year	8	291,789		534,879
		---------		------------
Net current assets			556,311	799,622
			---------	---------
Total assets less current liabilities			567,740	814,080
			---------	---------

Represented by:

Loans and other debts due to members

Other amounts	9		241,469	498,887

Members' other interests

Members' capital classified as equity	326,271	315,193
Other reserves	–	–
	---------	---------
	567,740	814,080
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Total members' interests

Amounts due from members		(7,732)	(342,547)
Loans and other debts due to members	9	241,469	498,887
Members' other interests		326,271	315,193
		---------	---------
		560,008	471,533
		---------	---------

These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to LLPs subject to the small LLPs' regime and in accordance with Section 1A of FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'.

In accordance with section 444 of the Companies Act 2006 (as applied to LLPs), the statement of comprehensive income has not been delivered.

For the period ending 31 December 2020 the LLP was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 (as applied by The Limited Liability Partnerships (Accounts and Audit) (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2008) relating to small LLPs.

The members acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act (as applied to LLPs) with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements .

PolicyBee LLP

Statement of Financial Position (continued)

31 December 2020

These financial statements were approved by the members and authorised for issue on 23 February 2021 , and are signed on their behalf by:

Mr IG Hatfield

Designated Member

Registered number: OC358784

PolicyBee LLP

Notes to the Financial Statements

Period from 1 April 2020 to 31 December 2020

1.	General information

The LLP is registered in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is 7 The Close, Norwich, NR1 4DJ, Norfolk.

2.	Statement of compliance

These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with Section 1A of FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice 'Accounting by Limited Liability Partnerships' issued in December 2018 (SORP 2018).

3.	Accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through profit or loss.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.

Revenue recognition

Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods supplied and services rendered, net of discounts and Value Added Tax. Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to the buyer (usually on despatch of the goods); the amount of revenue can be measured reliably; it is probable that the associated economic benefits will flow to the entity; and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transactions can be measured reliably.

Members' participation rights

Members' participation rights are the rights of a member against the LLP that arise under the members' agreement (for example, in respect of amounts subscribed or otherwise contributed, remuneration and profits).

Members' participation rights in the earnings or assets of the LLP are analysed between those that are, from the LLP's perspective, either a financial liability or equity, in accordance with Section 22 of FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice 'Accounting by Limited Liability Partnerships'. A member's participation right results in a liability unless the right to any payment is discretionary on the part of the LLP.

Amounts subscribed or otherwise contributed by members, for example members' capital, are classed as equity if the LLP has an unconditional right to refuse payment to members. If the LLP does not have such an unconditional right, such amounts are classified as liabilities.

Where profits are automatically divided as they arise, so the LLP does not have an unconditional right to refuse payment, the amounts arising that are due to members are in the nature of liabilities. They are therefore treated as an expense in the statement of comprehensive income in the relevant year. To the extent that they remain unpaid at the year end, they are shown as liabilities in the statement of financial position.

Conversely, where profits are divided only after a decision by the LLP or its representative, so that the LLP has an unconditional right to refuse payment, such profits are classed as an appropriation of equity rather than as an expense. They are therefore shown as a residual amount available for discretionary division among members in the statement of comprehensive income and are equity appropriations in the statement of financial position.

Other amounts applied to members, for example remuneration paid under an employment contract and interest on capital balances, are treated in the same way as all other divisions of profits, as described above, according to whether the LLP has, in each case, an unconditional right to refuse payment.

All amounts due to members that are classified as liabilities are presented in the statement of financial position within 'Loans and other debts due to members' and are charged to the statement of comprehensive income within 'Members' remuneration charged as an expense'. Amounts due to members that are classified as equity are shown in the statement of financial position within 'Members' other interests'.

Foreign currencies

Foreign currency transactions are initially recorded in the functional currency, by applying the spot exchange rate as at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rate ruling at the reporting date, with any gains or losses being taken to the profit and loss account.

Goodwill

Goodwill is the difference between amounts paid on the acquisition of a business and the fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities. It is amortised to the Profit and loss account over its estimated economic life.

Amortisation

Amortisation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, less its estimated residual value, over the useful life of that asset as follows:

		-	20% straight line

If there is an indication that there has been a significant change in amortisation rate, useful life or residual value of an intangible asset, the amortisation is revised prospectively to reflect the new estimates.

Impairment of fixed assets

A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date. For the purposes of impairment testing, when it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, an estimate is made of the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. The cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable group of assets that includes the asset and generates cash inflows that largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets. For impairment testing of goodwill, the goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to each of the cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the LLP are assigned to those units.

Finance leases and hire purchase contracts

Assets held under finance leases and hire purchase contracts are recognised in the statement of financial position as assets and liabilities at the lower of the fair value of the assets and the present value of the minimum lease payments, which is determined at the inception of the lease term. Any initial direct costs of the lease are added to the amount recognised as an asset. Lease payments are apportioned between the finance charges and reduction of the outstanding lease liability using the effective interest method. Finance charges are allocated to each period so as to produce a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.

Financial instruments

A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the LLP becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the transaction price, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where it is recognised at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument. Debt instruments are subsequently measured at amortised cost. Where investments in non-convertible preference shares and non-puttable ordinary shares or preference shares are publicly traded or their fair value can otherwise be measured reliably, the investment is subsequently measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in profit or loss. All other such investments are subsequently measured at cost less impairment. Other financial instruments, including derivatives, are initially recognised at fair value, unless payment for an asset is deferred beyond normal business terms or financed at a rate of interest that is not a market rate, in which case the asset is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument. Other financial instruments are subsequently measured at fair value, with any changes recognised in profit or loss, with the exception of hedging instruments in a designated hedging relationship.

Financial assets that are measured at cost or amortised cost are reviewed for objective evidence of impairment at the end of each reporting date. If there is objective evidence of impairment, an impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss immediately. For all equity instruments regardless of significance, and other financial assets that are individually significant, these are assessed individually for impairment. Other financial assets are either assessed individually or grouped on the basis of similar credit risk characteristics. Any reversals of impairment are recognised in profit or loss immediately, to the extent that the reversal does not result in a carrying amount of the financial asset that exceeds what the carrying amount would have been had the impairment not previously been recognised.

Defined contribution plans

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refund. When contributions are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the end of the reporting date in which the employees render the related service, the liability is measured on a discounted present value basis. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period in which it arises.

4.	Employee numbers

The average number of persons employed by the LLP during the period, including the members with contracts of employment, amounted to 18 (2020: 16 ).

5.	Change of financial year end

The financial year end of the LLP was changed from 31 March to 31 December.

Accordingly, the comparative figures for the income statements, statements of changes in equity, cash flow statements and the related notes are for 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020.

6.	Intangible assets

	Goodwill
	£
Cost
At 1 April 2020 and 31 December 2020	20,193
	--------
Amortisation
At 1 April 2020	5,735
Charge for the period	3,029
	--------
At 31 December 2020	8,764
	--------
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2020	11,429
	--------
At 31 March 2020	14,458
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7.	Debtors

	31 Dec 20	31 Mar 20
	£	£
Trade debtors	295,879	122,227
Other debtors	33,950	367,778
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	329,829	490,005
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8. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

	31 Dec 20	31 Mar 20
	£	£
Trade creditors	238,718	488,989
Social security and other taxes	13,597	7,426
Other creditors	39,474	38,464
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	291,789	534,879
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9.	Loans and other debts due to members

	31 Dec 20	31 Mar 20
	£	£
Amounts owed to members in respect of profits	137,215	361,114
Other amounts	104,254	137,773
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	241,469	498,887
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10.	Related party transactions

During the 9 months ending 31 December 2020 PolicyBee LLP was charged marketing and IT costs of £394,500 (year ending 31 March 2020: £730,000) by DigiBee Limited. Included within trade creditors is £NIL (year ending 31 March 2020: £294,528) owed to DigiBee Limited. Included within trade debtors is £8,056 (year ending 31 March 2020: £15,520) due from DigiBee Ltd. Members of PolicyBee LLP are directors and shareholders in DigiBee Limited.