ACCOUNTS - Final Accounts


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Registered number: 04549353









GOWING & HUNT LIMITED

FILLETED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021







































 
GOWING & HUNT LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 04549353

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 JANUARY 2021

2021
2020
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 5 
10,000
15,000

Tangible assets
 6 
66,079
37,808

  
76,079
52,808

Current assets
  

Stocks
  
30,000
30,000

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 7 
1,557,865
1,643,909

Current asset investments
 8 
79,768
50,696

Cash at bank and in hand
 9 
950,119
221,451

  
2,617,752
1,946,056

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 10 
(1,115,943)
(1,015,447)

Net current assets
  
 
 
1,501,809
 
 
930,609

Total assets less current liabilities
  
1,577,888
983,417

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
  
(9,924)
(3,381)

Other provisions
  
(60,000)
-

  
 
 
(69,924)
 
 
(3,381)

Accruals and deferred income
 12 
(363,830)
(323,960)

Net assets excluding pension asset
  
1,144,134
656,076

Net assets
  
1,144,134
656,076


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
  
6,167
6,167

Share premium account
 13 
95,000
95,000

Other reserves
 13 
7,073
2,818

Profit and loss account
 13 
1,035,894
552,091

  
1,144,134
656,076


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GOWING & HUNT LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 04549353
    
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 JANUARY 2021

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

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - small entities.

The financial statements have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The Company has opted not to file the profit and loss account in accordance with provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 




................................................
Mrs M Gowing
Director

Date: 18 October 2021

The notes on pages 3 to 13 form part of these financial statements.

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GOWING & HUNT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

1.


General information

Gowing and Hunt Limited is a private limited company incorporated in England.
Registered office and Principal place of business:
Unit 3 & 4
Greenham Park
Common Road
Witchford
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 2HF

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Section 1A of Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.

The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgment in applying the Company's accounting policies.

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

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GOWING & HUNT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.2

Revenue

Turnover is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the turnover can be reliably measured. Turnover 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 turnover is recognised:

Sale of goods

Turnover 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 turnover 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

Turnover 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 turnover 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.

 
2.3

Operating leases: the Company as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the lease term.

Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.

 
2.4

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 income and retained earnings in the same period as the related expenditure.

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GOWING & HUNT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.5

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.

 
2.6

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Company has no further payment obligations.

The contributions are recognised as an expense in 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.

 
2.7

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.

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GOWING & HUNT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.8

Intangible assets

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the difference between amounts paid on the cost of a business combination and the acquirer’s interest in the fair value of its identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquiree at the date of acquisition. Subsequent to initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is amortised on a straight line basis to the Statement of income and retained earnings over its useful economic life.

Other intangible assets

Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.

All intangible assets are considered to have a finite useful life. If a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made, the useful life shall not exceed ten years.

 
2.9

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.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, on a reducing balance basis.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Improvements to leasehold Property
-
Over the period of the lease (5 years)
Plant & machinery
-
15%
per annum reducing balance
Motor vehicles
-
25%
per annum reducing balance
Fixtures & fittings
-
15%
per annum reducing balance
Office equipment
-
15%
per annum reducing balance

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.

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GOWING & HUNT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.10

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a first in, first out basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

At each reporting 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.

 
2.11

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.

 
2.12

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.

 
2.13

Creditors

Short term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

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GOWING & HUNT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.14

Financial instruments

The Company only enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors, loans from banks and other third parties, loans to related parties and investments in ordinary shares.

 
2.15

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.


Employees

The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 49 (2020 - 49).


4.


Taxation


2021
2020
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
160,986
74,889


160,986
74,889


Total current tax
160,986
74,889

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
6,544
652

Total deferred tax
6,544
652


Taxation on profit on ordinary activities
167,530
75,541
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GOWING & HUNT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021
 
4.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is ***select*** (2020 - ***select***) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 19% (2020 - 19%). The differences are explained below:

2021
2020
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
871,641
389,030


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 19% (2020 - 19%)
165,612
73,916

Effects of:


Transfer pricing adjustments
1,918
1,625

Total tax charge for the year
167,530
75,541


Factors that may affect future tax charges

Enter details here

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GOWING & HUNT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

5.


Intangible assets




Goodwill

£



Cost


At 1 February 2020
100,000



At 31 January 2021

100,000



Amortisation


At 1 February 2020
85,000


Charge for the year on owned assets
5,000



At 31 January 2021

90,000



Net book value



At 31 January 2021
10,000



At 31 January 2020
15,000



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GOWING & HUNT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

6.


Tangible fixed assets





Improv's to leasehold property
Plant & machinery
Fixtures & fittings
Office equipment
Total

£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 February 2020
39,199
2,238
4,894
81,518
127,849


Additions
40,000
-
2,162
5,732
47,894


Disposals
-
-
-
(35,353)
(35,353)



At 31 January 2021

79,199
2,238
7,056
51,897
140,390



Depreciation


At 1 February 2020
39,199
1,583
3,712
45,547
90,041


Charge for the year on owned assets
8,000
98
503
5,414
14,015


Disposals
-
-
-
(29,745)
(29,745)



At 31 January 2021

47,199
1,681
4,215
21,216
74,311



Net book value



At 31 January 2021
32,000
557
2,841
30,681
66,079



At 31 January 2020
-
655
1,182
35,971
37,808




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


2021
2020
£
£

Long leasehold
32,000
-

32,000
-


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





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GOWING & HUNT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

7.


Debtors

2021
2020
£
£


Trade debtors
1,175,961
1,182,598

Other debtors
190,137
120,829

Uncalled share capital
100,000
100,000

Prepayments and accrued income
91,767
240,482

1,557,865
1,643,909



8.


Current asset investments

2021
2020
£
£

Listed investments
79,768
50,696

79,768
50,696



9.


Cash and cash equivalents

2021
2020
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
950,119
221,451

950,119
221,451



10.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2021
2020
£
£

Trade creditors
856,611
704,649

Other taxation and social security
216,555
306,413

Other creditors
2,377
4,385

Accruals and deferred income
40,400
-

1,115,943
1,015,447


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GOWING & HUNT LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

11.


Provisions




Legal provision

£





Charged to profit or loss
60,000



At 31 January 2021
60,000


12.


Accruals and deferred income

2021
2020
£
£

1 to 2 years
(363,830)
(323,960)

(363,830)
(323,960)



13.


Reserves

Fair value reserve

This reserve records non-distributable gains/losses arising on adjusting investments to the deemed fair/market value.

Profit & loss account

This reserve represents all current and prior period retained profits and losses. A transfer has been made to the fair value reserve which represents the non-distributable adjustments to include investments in the accounts at fair/market value.


14.


Controlling party

The company was under the control of Mr D J Gowing & Mrs M Gowing throughout the current and previous period.

 
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