Mechanical Breakdown And General Insurance Services Limited - Period Ending 2021-03-31

Mechanical Breakdown And General Insurance Services Limited - Period Ending 2021-03-31


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Mechanical Breakdown And General Insurance Services Limited

Annual Report and Consolidated Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31 March 2021

 

Mechanical Breakdown And General Insurance Services Limited

Contents

Company Information

1

Directors' Report

2 to 3

Independent Auditor's Report

4 to 6

Consolidated Profit and Loss Account

7

Consolidated Balance Sheet

8

Balance Sheet

9

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

10

Statement of Changes in Equity

11

Notes to the Financial Statements

12 to 22

 

Mechanical Breakdown And General Insurance Services Limited

Company Information

Directors

R J Clark

N S Howard

P K Smith

Company secretary

R J Clark

Registered office

Cobalt Business Exchange
Cobalt Park Way
Wallsend
Tyne And Wear
NE28 9NZ

Auditors

Walker Dunnett & Co
29 Commercial Street
Dundee
DD1 3DG

 

Mechanical Breakdown And General Insurance Services Limited

Directors' Report for the Year Ended 31 March 2021

The directors present their report and the for the year ended 31 March 2021.

Directors of the group

The directors who held office during the year were as follows:

R J Clark - Company secretary and director

N S Howard

P K Smith

Statement of Directors' Responsibilities

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for preparing the Annual 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 United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the group and the company and of the profit or loss of the group for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:

select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;

make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and

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 group's and the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the group and the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the group and the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

 

Mechanical Breakdown And General Insurance Services Limited

Directors' Report for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 (continued)

Disclosure of information to the auditor

Each director has taken steps that they ought to have taken as a director in order to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the company's auditor is aware of that information. The directors confirm that there is no relevant information that they know of and of which they know the auditor is unaware.

Reappointment of auditors

In accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006, a resolution for the re-appointment of Walker Dunnett & Co as auditors of the company is to be proposed at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.

Approved and authorised by the Board on 27 June 2022 and signed on its behalf by:
 

.........................................
R J Clark
Company secretary and director

 

Mechanical Breakdown And General Insurance Services Limited

Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Mechanical Breakdown And General Insurance Services Limited

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Mechanical Breakdown And General Insurance Services Limited (the 'parent company') and its subsidiaries (the 'group') for the year ended 31 March 2021, which comprise the Consolidated Profit and Loss Account, Consolidated Balance Sheet, Balance Sheet, Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, Statement of Changes in Equity, and Notes to the Financial Statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion the financial statements:

give a true and fair view of the state of the group's and the parent company's affairs as at 31 March 2021 and of the group's 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 auditor responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the group in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the director's use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. As mentioned in the accounting policies, the directors are closely monitoring the evolution of the Covid-19 pandemic and even though there has been some disruption to the business, we believe the company is in a stronger position now as a result of necessary adjustments to their business systems.

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the original financial statements were authorised for issue.

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

As mentioned in the accounting policies, the directors are closely monitoring the evolution of the Covid-19 pandemic and even though there has been some disruption to the business, we believe the company is in a stronger position now as a result of necessary adjustments to their business systems.

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 auditor’s 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.

 

Mechanical Breakdown And General Insurance Services Limited

Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Mechanical Breakdown And General Insurance Services Limited (continued)

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether 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 matter 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 Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and

the Directors' Report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In the light of our knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Directors' Report.

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

adequate accounting records have not been kept by the parent company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or

the parent company 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' Report [set out on page 2], 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.

 

Mechanical Breakdown And General Insurance Services Limited

Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Mechanical Breakdown And General Insurance Services Limited (continued)

Auditor 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 auditor’s 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.

The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:


• Enquiry of management and those charged with governance around actual and potential litigation and claims.
• Enquiry of entity staff in compliance functions to identify any instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations.
• Reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Auditing the risk of management override of controls, including through testing journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, and evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business.

This business has little risk of errors and fraud even though management have the potential of including incorrect journal entries. As a result of the size of the business we can increase % of testing journal entries to reduce risk of irregularities to very low especially those near the year-end. No irregularities have been found in the audit of this company.

A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor’s 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 auditor’s 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.

......................................
Danie Van Niekerk (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of Walker Dunnett & Co, Statutory Auditor

29 Commercial Street
Dundee
DD1 3DG

27 June 2022

 

Mechanical Breakdown And General Insurance Services Limited

Consolidated Profit and Loss Account for the Year Ended 31 March 2021

Note

2021
£

2020
£

Turnover

3

2,162,640

2,527,992

Cost of sales

 

(434,917)

(709,638)

Gross profit

 

1,727,723

1,818,354

Administrative expenses

 

(1,902,062)

(2,034,893)

Other operating income

4

185,816

-

Operating profit/(loss)

11,477

(216,539)

Other interest receivable and similar income

5

21

39

Profit/(loss) before tax

 

11,498

(216,500)

Taxation

9

-

11,253

Profit/(loss) for the financial year

 

11,498

(205,247)

Profit/(loss) attributable to:

 

Owners of the company

 

11,498

(205,247)

The group has no recognised gains or losses for the year other than the results above.

 

Mechanical Breakdown And General Insurance Services Limited

(Registration number: 01478159)
Consolidated Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2021

Note

2021
£

2020
£

Fixed assets

 

Intangible assets

10

39,725

158,900

Tangible assets

11

42,000

43,357

 

81,725

202,257

Current assets

 

Debtors

13

2,079,079

2,739,701

Cash at bank and in hand

 

1,015,892

663,576

 

3,094,971

3,403,277

Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

15

(3,211,012)

(3,570,113)

Net current liabilities

 

(116,041)

(166,836)

Total assets less current liabilities

 

(34,316)

35,421

Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

15

(43,265)

-

Net (liabilities)/assets

 

(77,581)

35,421

Capital and reserves

 

Called up share capital

76

76

Other reserves

24

24

Profit and loss account

(77,681)

35,321

Equity attributable to owners of the company

 

(77,581)

35,421

Total equity

 

(77,581)

35,421

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Approved and authorised by the Board on 27 June 2022 and signed on its behalf by:
 

.........................................
R J Clark
Company secretary and director

 

Mechanical Breakdown And General Insurance Services Limited

(Registration number: 01478159)
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2021

Note

2021
£

2020
£

Fixed assets

 

Tangible assets

11

41,733

43,090

Investments

12

320,665

320,665

 

362,398

363,755

Current assets

 

Debtors

13

2,032,588

2,705,442

Cash at bank and in hand

 

1,014,247

660,677

 

3,046,835

3,366,119

Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

15

(3,177,630)

(3,543,317)

Net current liabilities

 

(130,795)

(177,198)

Total assets less current liabilities

 

231,603

186,557

Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

15

(43,265)

-

Net assets

 

188,338

186,557

Capital and reserves

 

Called up share capital

76

76

Other reserves

24

24

Retained earnings

188,238

186,457

Shareholders' funds

 

188,338

186,557

The company made a profit after tax for the financial year of £126,281 (2020 - profit of £74,766).

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Approved and authorised by the Board on 27 June 2022 and signed on its behalf by:
 

.........................................

R J Clark

Company secretary and director

 

Mechanical Breakdown And General Insurance Services Limited

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
Equity attributable to the parent company

Share capital
£

Other reserves
£

Profit and loss account
£

Total equity
£

At 1 April 2020

76

24

35,321

35,421

Profit for the year

-

-

11,498

11,498

Total comprehensive income

-

-

11,498

11,498

Dividends

-

-

(124,500)

(124,500)

At 31 March 2021

76

24

(77,681)

(77,581)

Share capital
£

Other reserves
£

Profit and loss account
£

Total equity
£

At 1 April 2019

76

24

360,568

360,668

Loss for the year

-

-

(205,247)

(205,247)

Total comprehensive income

-

-

(205,247)

(205,247)

Dividends

-

-

(120,000)

(120,000)

At 31 March 2020

76

24

35,321

35,421

 

Mechanical Breakdown And General Insurance Services Limited

Statement of Changes in Equity for the Year Ended 31 March 2021

Share capital
£

Other reserves
£

Retained earnings
£

Total
£

At 1 April 2020

76

24

186,457

186,557

Profit for the year

-

-

126,281

126,281

Dividends

-

-

(124,500)

(124,500)

At 31 March 2021

76

24

188,238

188,338

Share capital
£

Other reserves
£

Retained earnings
£

Total
£

At 1 April 2019

76

24

231,691

231,791

Profit for the year

-

-

74,766

74,766

Dividends

-

-

(120,000)

(120,000)

At 31 March 2020

76

24

186,457

186,557

 

Mechanical Breakdown And General Insurance Services Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2021

1

General information

The company is a private company limited by share capital, incorporated in England & Wales.

The address of its registered office is:
Cobalt Business Exchange
Cobalt Park Way
Wallsend
Tyne And Wear
NE28 9NZ

2

Accounting policies

Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

Statement of compliance

These financial statements were prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006'.

Basis of preparation

These financial statements have been prepared using the historical cost convention except that as disclosed in the accounting policies certain items are shown at fair value.

Summary of disclosure exemptions

The exemptions under section 1A regarding cashflow statement and under s414B of the Companies Act regarding the strategic report have been taken this year.

As permitted by Section 408 of the Companies Act 2006, the Income Statement of the parent company is not presented as part of these financial statements..

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements consolidate the financial statements of the company and its subsidiary undertakings drawn up to 31 March 2021.

 

Mechanical Breakdown And General Insurance Services Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 (continued)

2

Accounting policies (continued)

A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the company. Control is achieved where the company has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. The results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the Profit and Loss Account from the effective date of acquisition or up to the effective date of disposal, as appropriate. Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies into line with those used by the group.

Inter-company transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between the company and its subsidiaries, which are related parties, are eliminated in full.

Intra-group losses are also eliminated but may indicate an impairment that requires recognition in the consolidated financial statements.

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.

The directors are closely monitoring the evolution of COVID-19 and it is expected that the group's performance will be significantly impacted. Whilst the directors believe that the company will continue to trade for the foreseeable future, the uncertainty may mean the group is unable to operate in the normal course of business.

Revenue recognition

Turnover comprises the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the sale of goods and provision of services in the ordinary course of the group’s activities. Turnover is shown net of sales/value added tax, returns, rebates and discounts and after eliminating sales within the group.

The group recognises revenue when:
The amount of revenue can be reliably measured;
it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity;
and specific criteria have been met for each of the group's activities.

Tax

The tax expense for the period comprises tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss, except that a change attributable to an item of income or expense recognised as other comprehensive income is also recognised directly in other comprehensive income.

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 group operates and generates taxable income.

Tangible assets

Tangible assets are stated in the balance sheet at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

The cost of tangible assets includes directly attributable incremental costs incurred in their acquisition and installation.

 

Mechanical Breakdown And General Insurance Services Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 (continued)

2

Accounting policies (continued)

Depreciation

Depreciation is charged so as to write off the cost of assets, other than land and properties under construction over their estimated useful lives, as follows:

Asset class

Depreciation method and rate

Furniture fixtures and equipment

20% straight line

Motor vehicles

25% reducing balance

Business combinations

Business combinations are accounted for using the purchase method. The consideration for each acquisition is measured at the aggregate of the fair values at acquisition date of assets given, liabilities incurred or assumed, and equity instruments issued by the group in exchange for control of the acquired, plus any costs directly attributable to the business combination. When a business combination agreement provides for an adjustment to the cost of the combination contingent on future events, the group includes the estimated amount of that adjustment in the cost of the combination at the acquisition date if the adjustment is probable and can be measured reliably.

Goodwill

Goodwill arising on the acquisition of an entity represents the excess of the cost of acquisition over the group’s interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the entity recognised at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is initially recognised as an asset at cost and is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is held in the currency of the acquired entity and revalued to the closing rate at each reporting period date. Goodwill is amortised over its useful life, which shall not exceed ten years if a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made.

Investments

Investments in equity shares which are publicly traded or where the fair value can be measured reliably are initially measured at fair value, with changes in fair value recognised in profit or loss. Investments in equity shares which are not publicly traded and where fair value cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.


Interest income on debt securities, where applicable, is recognised in income using the effective interest method. Dividends on equity securities are recognised in income when receivable.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.

Trade debtors

trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.

trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the group will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.

 

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Accounting policies (continued)

Trade creditors

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if the group does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities.

Borrowings

Interest-bearing borrowings are initially recorded at fair value, net of transaction costs. Interest-bearing borrowings are subsequently carried at amortised cost, with the difference between the proceeds, net of transactin costs, and the amount due on redemption being recognised as a charge to the Profit and Loss Account over the period of the relevant borrowing.

Interest expense is recognised on the basis of the effective interest method and is included in interest payable and similar charges.

Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting date.

Leases

Leases in which substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.

3

Turnover

The analysis of the group's revenue for the year from continuing operations is as follows:

2021
£

2020
£

Rendering of services

2,162,640

2,527,992

4

Other operating income

The analysis of the group's other operating income for the year is as follows:

2021
£

2020
£

Government grants

185,816

-

 

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Other interest receivable and similar income

2021
£

2020
£

Interest income on bank deposits

21

39

6

Staff costs

The aggregate payroll costs (including directors' remuneration) were as follows:

2021
£

2020
£

Wages and salaries

1,339,213

1,469,213

Other employee expense

15,332

51,863

1,354,545

1,521,076

The average number of persons employed by the group (including directors) during the year, analysed by category was as follows:

2021
No.

2020
No.

Administration and support

47

53

47

53

7

Directors' remuneration

The directors' remuneration for the year was as follows:

2021
£

2020
£

Remuneration

-

8,160

8

Auditors' remuneration

2021
£

2020
£

Audit of these financial statements

7,850

7,500


 

 

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Taxation

Tax charged/(credited) in the consolidated profit and loss account

2021
£

2020
£

Current taxation

UK corporation tax adjustment to prior periods

-

(11,253)

10

Intangible assets

Group

Goodwill
 £

Cost or valuation

At 1 April 2020

595,875

At 31 March 2021

595,875

Amortisation

At 1 April 2020

436,975

Amortisation charge

119,175

At 31 March 2021

556,150

Carrying amount

At 31 March 2021

39,725

At 31 March 2020

158,900

 

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Tangible assets

Furniture, fittings and equipment
 £

Total
£

Group
Cost or valuation

At 1 April 2020

119,081

119,081

Additions

12,333

12,333

At 31 March 2021

131,414

131,414

Depreciation

At 1 April 2020

75,724

75,724

Charge for the year

13,690

13,690

At 31 March 2021

89,414

89,414

Carrying amount

At 31 March 2021

42,000

42,000

At 31 March 2020

43,357

43,357

 

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Tangible assets (continued)

Furniture, fittings and equipment
 £

Total
£

Company
Cost or valuation

At 1 April 2020

109,081

109,081

Additions

12,333

12,333

At 31 March 2021

121,414

121,414

Depreciation

At 1 April 2020

65,991

65,991

Charge for the year

13,690

13,690

At 31 March 2021

79,681

79,681

Carrying amount

At 31 March 2021

41,733

41,733

At 31 March 2020

43,090

43,090

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Investments

Company

2021
£

2020
£

Investments in subsidiaries

320,665

320,665

Details of undertakings

Details of the investments (including principal place of business of unincorporated entities) in which the company holds 20% or more of the nominal value of any class of share capital are as follows:

Undertaking

Registered office

Holding

Proportion of voting rights and shares held

     

2021

2020

Subsidiary undertakings

Mycoverplan Insurance Services Limited

Cobalt Business Exchange
Cobalt Park Way
Wallsend
Tyne and Wear
NE28 9NZ

England and Wales

Ordinary

100%

100%

 

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Investments (continued)

Undertaking

Registered office

Holding

Proportion of voting rights and shares held

Auto Warranty Limited

Cobalt Business Exchange
Cobalt Park Way
Wallsend
NE28 9NZ

England and Wales

Ordinary

100%

100%

Subsidiary undertakings

Mycoverplan Insurance Services Limited

The principal activity of Mycoverplan Insurance Services Limited is insurance brokers.

Auto Warranty Limited

The principal activity of Auto Warranty Limited is insurance brokers.

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Debtors

   

Group

Company

Current

Note

2021
£

2020
£

2021
£

2020
£

Trade debtors

 

1,822,664

2,272,959

1,822,664

2,259,840

Amounts owed by related parties

96,260

192,827

94,510

243,090

Other debtors

 

139,582

71,403

94,841

-

Prepayments

 

20,573

202,512

20,573

202,512

   

2,079,079

2,739,701

2,032,588

2,705,442

14

Cash and cash equivalents

 

Group

Company

2021
£

2020
£

2021
£

2020
£

Cash on hand

1,152

1,152

1,152

1,152

Bank accounts

525,175

122,577

524,533

120,556

Bank balances re floats owed to insurance underwriters

489,565

539,847

488,562

538,969

1,015,892

663,576

1,014,247

660,677

Bank overdrafts

-

(2)

-

-

Cash and cash equivalents

1,015,892

663,574

1,014,247

660,677

 

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Creditors

   

Group

Company

Note

2021
£

2020
£

2021
£

2020
£

Due within one year

 

Loans and borrowings

16

6,236

2

6,236

-

trade creditors

 

800,165

630,158

800,165

630,158

Amounts due to group undertakings

26,695

380,536

19,591

382,286

Social security and other taxes

 

117,569

38,218

117,569

38,218

Other payables

 

1,879,938

1,595,719

1,855,060

1,568,575

Accruals

 

2,344

2,344

944

944

Deferred income

 

378,065

923,136

378,065

923,136

 

3,211,012

3,570,113

3,177,630

3,543,317

Due after one year

 

Loans and borrowings

16

43,265

-

43,265

-

16

Loans and borrowings

 

Group

Company

2021
£

2020
£

2021
£

2020
£

Non-current loans and borrowings

Bank borrowings

43,265

-

43,265

-

 

Group

Company

2021
£

2020
£

2021
£

2020
£

Current loans and borrowings

Bank borrowings

6,236

-

6,236

-

Bank overdrafts

-

2

-

-

6,236

2

6,236

-

Bank borrowings comprise a Coronavirus business interruption loan.The loan was for £49,500 and is repayable in 60 installments commencing in July 2021. The loan is interest free until July 2021 and thereafter bears interest at 2.5%.

 

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Parent and ultimate parent undertaking

The company's immediate parent is Aros Holdings Limited, incorporated in England & Wales.