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COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 04278501

UNIVERSAL SMART CARDS LIMITED

FILLETED UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED

31 December 2021

UNIVERSAL SMART CARDS LIMITED

BALANCE SHEET

31 December 2021

	2021		2020
Note	£	£	£	£

Fixed assets

Tangible assets	5	26,480	33,935
Investments	6	6,515	6,515
		-------	-------
		32,995	40,450

Current assets

Stocks		788,776	670,201
Debtors	7	1,519,416	1,409,745
Cash at bank and in hand		1,144,640	1,036,595
		-----------	-----------
		3,452,832	3,116,541

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year	8	( 1,967,139)		( 1,748,978)
		-----------		-----------
Net current assets			1,485,693		1,367,563
			-----------		-----------
Total assets less current liabilities			1,518,688		1,408,013

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year	9		( 299,947)		( 399,585)

Provisions

Taxation including deferred tax	( 4,438)	( 6,502)
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Net assets	1,214,303	1,001,926
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Capital and reserves

Called up share capital	10	100	100
Profit and loss account		1,214,203	1,001,826
		-----------	-----------
Shareholders funds		1,214,303	1,001,926
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These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' 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, the profit and loss account has not been delivered.

For the year ending 31 December 2021 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Directors' responsibilities:

- The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476 ;

- The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements .

UNIVERSAL SMART CARDS LIMITED

BALANCE SHEET (continued)

31 December 2021

These financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 12 December 2022 , and are signed on behalf of the board by:

C P Allen	M W Smith
Director	Director

Company registration number: 04278501

UNIVERSAL SMART CARDS LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

1. General information

The company is a private company limited by shares, registered in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is Unit 9 Devonshire Business Park, 4 Chester Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1NA.

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'.

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.

Employee benefit trusts

The company has established trusts for the benefit of employees and certain of their dependents. Monies held in these trusts are held by independent trustees and managed at their discretion.

Where the company retains future economic benefit from, and has de facto control of, the assets and liabilities of the trust they are accounted for as assets and liabilities of the company until the earlier date that an allocation of trust funds to employees in respect of past services is declared and the date that assets of the trust vest in identified individuals.

Where monies held in a trust are determined by the company on the basis of employee's past services to the business and the company can obtain no future economic benefit from those monies, such monies, whether in the trust or accrued for by the company, are charged to the profit and loss account in the period to which they relate.

Going concern

After reviewing the company's forecasts and projections, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The company therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. The impact of COVID-19 has been considered when performing the going concern assessment. Given the limited impact on business operations and mitigating steps taken by management, the going concern basis of accounting remains appropriate, as stated above.

Fixed asset investments

Fixed asset investments are stated at cost less provision for impairment.

Consolidation

The company has taken advantage of the option not to prepare consolidated financial statements contained in Section 398 of the Companies Act 2006 on the basis that the company and its subsidiary undertakings comprise a small group.

Revenue recognition

Turnover represents the amounts derived from the provision of goods and services and is stated net of discounts and Value Added Tax. Revenue from the rendering of services is measured by reference to the stage of completion of the service transaction at the end of the reporting period provided the outcome can be reliably estimated. When the outcome cannot be reliably estimated, revenue is recognised only to the extent that expenses are recognised as recoverable.

Income tax

The taxation expense represents the aggregate amount of current and deferred tax recognised in the reporting period. Tax is recognised in profit or loss, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. In this case, tax is recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively. Current tax is recognised on taxable profit for the current and past periods. Current tax is measured at the amounts of tax expected to pay or recover using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.

Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences at the reporting date. Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference.

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.

Operating leases

Lease payments are recognised as an expense over the lease term on a straight-line basis. The aggregate benefit of lease incentives is recognised as a reduction to expense over the lease term, on a straight-line basis.

Tangible assets

Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Any tangible assets carried at revalued amounts are recorded at the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. An increase in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of a revaluation, is recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity, except to the extent it reverses a revaluation decrease of the same asset previously recognised in profit or loss. A decrease in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of revaluation, is recognised in other comprehensive income to the extent of any previously recognised revaluation increase accumulated in equity in respect of that asset. Where a revaluation decrease exceeds the accumulated revaluation gains accumulated in equity in respect of that asset, the excess shall be recognised in profit or loss.

Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:

Plant & Machinery	-	20% straight line
Fixtures & Fittings	-	10% straight line
Computer Equipment	-	33% straight line

Investments

Fixed asset investments are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.

Investments in associates

Investments in associates accounted for in accordance with the cost model are recorded at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.

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.

Stocks

Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value based on a First-in First-out basis, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.

Finance leases and hire purchase contracts

Assets held under finance leases and hire purchase contracts are recognised in the balance sheet 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.

Government grants

Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable. Grants are not recognised until there is reasonable assurance that the company will comply with the conditions attaching to them and the grants will be received. Government grants are recognised using the accrual model and the performance model. Under the accrual model, government grants relating to revenue are recognised on a systematic basis over the periods in which the company recognises the related costs for which the grant is intended to compensate. Grants that are receivable as compensation for expenses or losses already incurred or for the purpose of giving immediate financial support to the entity with no future related costs are recognised in income in the period in which it becomes receivable. Grants relating to assets are recognised in income on a systematic basis over the expected useful life of the asset. Where part of a grant relating to an asset is deferred, it is recognised as deferred income and not deducted from the carrying amount of the asset. Under the performance model, where the grant does not impose specified future performance-related conditions on the recipient, it is recognised in income when the grant proceeds are received or receivable. Where the grant does impose specified future performance-related conditions on the recipient, it is recognised in income only when the performance-related conditions have been met. Where grants received are prior to satisfying the revenue recognition criteria, they are recognised as a liability.

Financial instruments

Basic financial assets, including trade and other receivables, including loans to group companies and cash and bank balances, are initially recognised at transaction price, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Such assets are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Financial assets comprise of debtors and cash. At the end of each reporting period financial assets measured at amortised cost are assessed for objective evidence of impairment. If an asset is impaired the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of estimated cash flows discounted at the asset's original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss. Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other payables and bank loans that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method. Financial liabilities comprise of creditors. Trade payables 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 payment is due within one year of less. If not, then they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade payables are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Financial liabilities are derecognised when the liability is extinguished, that is when the contractual obligation is discharged, cancelled or expires.

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.

Share-based payments

Equity-settled share-based payment transactions are measured at fair value at the date of grant. The fair value is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, with a corresponding increase in equity. This is based upon the company's estimate of the shares or share options that will eventually vest which takes into account all vesting conditions and non-market performance conditions, with adjustments being made where new information indicates the number of shares or share options expected to vest differs from previous estimates. Fair value is determined using an appropriate pricing model. All market conditions and non-vesting conditions are taken into account when estimating the fair value of the shares or share options. As long as all other vesting conditions are satisfied, no adjustment is made irrespective of whether market or non-vesting conditions are met. Where the terms of an equity-settled transaction are modified, an expense is recognised as if the terms had not been modified. In addition, an expense is recognised for any increase in the fair value of the transaction, as measured at the date of modification. Where an equity-settled transaction is cancelled or settled, it is treated as if it had vested on the date of cancellation or settlement, and any expense not yet recognised in profit or loss is expensed immediately. Cash-settled share-based payment transactions are measured at the fair value of the liability. Until the liability is settled, the fair value of the liability is re-measured at each reporting date and at the date of settlement, with any changes in fair value recognised in profit or loss for the period.

Employee benefits

Short term benefits, including holiday pay and other similar non-monetary benefits, are recognised as an expense in the period in which the service is received.

Share capital

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new ordinary shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.

Distributions to equity holders

Dividends and other distributions to the company's shareholders are recognised as a liability in the financial statements in the period in which the dividends and other distributions are approved by the shareholders. These amounts are recognised in the statement of changes in equity.

4. Employee numbers

The average number of persons employed by the company during the year amounted to 23 (2020: 26 ).

5. Tangible assets

	Plant and machinery	Fixtures and fittings	Equipment	Total
	£	£	£	£
Cost
At 1 January 2021	203,815	53,904	75,583	333,302
Additions	5,356	–	–	5,356
Disposals	–	–	( 1,083)	( 1,083)
	--------	-------	-------	--------
At 31 December 2021	209,171	53,904	74,500	337,575
	--------	-------	-------	--------
Depreciation
At 1 January 2021	185,962	39,359	74,046	299,367
Charge for the year	7,512	3,762	1,176	12,450
Disposals	–	–	( 722)	( 722)
	--------	-------	-------	--------
At 31 December 2021	193,474	43,121	74,500	311,095
	--------	-------	-------	--------
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2021	15,697	10,783	–	26,480
	--------	-------	-------	--------
At 31 December 2020	17,853	14,545	1,537	33,935
	--------	-------	-------	--------

6. Investments

	Shares in group undertakings	Shares in participating interests	Other investments other than loans	Total
	£	£	£	£
Cost
At 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2021	68	567	588,000	588,635
	----	----	--------	--------
Impairment
At 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2021	–	–	582,120	582,120
	----	----	--------	--------

Carrying amount
At 31 December 2021	68	567	5,880	6,515
	----	----	--------	--------
At 31 December 2020	68	567	5,880	6,515
	----	----	--------	--------

Included in other investments is monies held by an Employee Benefit Trust at a net value of £3,200 (2020:£3,200). This investment is not available to the company.

Included in other investments is £2,680 which are annuity contracts purchased from the directors, these are shown at cost less any impairment losses.

Loans to group undertakings are £216,062 (2020: £216,062).

Loans to undertakings in which the company has a participating interest are £81,296 (2020: £79,346).

7. Debtors

	2021	2020
	£	£
Trade debtors	1,144,095	967,399
Amounts owed by group undertakings and undertakings in which the company has a participating interest	297,358	295,408
Other debtors	77,963	146,938
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	1,519,416	1,409,745
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Debtors include monies held by an Employee Benefit Trust totalling £4,403 (2020: £4,403). These monies are not available to the company.

8. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

	2021	2020
	£	£
Bank loans and overdrafts	53,850	45,455
Trade creditors	1,242,161	1,083,546
Corporation tax	99,828	81,693
Social security and other taxes	158,662	187,639
Other loans	48,587	74,283
Other creditors	364,051	276,362
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	1,967,139	1,748,978
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Obligations under other loans of £48,587 (2020: £74,283) are secured by a fixed and floating charge over the assets of the company.

9. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year

	2021	2020
	£	£
Bank loans and overdrafts	201,362	254,546
Other creditors	98,585	145,039
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	299,947	399,585
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Obligations under other creditors of £97,584 (2020: £145,039) are secured by a fixed and floating charge over the assets of the company.

10. Called up share capital

Issued, called up and fully paid

	2021		2020
	No.	£	No.	£
Ordinary shares of £ 1 each	100	100	100	100
	----	----	----	----

Options have been granted in 2014 to certain employees, to subscribe for ordinary shares in the company under the terms of an Enterprise Management Incentive Scheme. A summary of the principal terms and conditions of all options that existed during the year is as follows: Options granted on 10 December 2014 were £80,840 (2020: £80,840) at the year end

11. Operating leases

The total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:

	2021	2020
	£	£
Not later than 1 year	63,207	79,126
Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years	55,948	89,756
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	119,155	168,882
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The leases relate to property, equipment and a motor vehicle.