ACCOUNTS - Final Accounts preparation


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Registered number: 07854636









THE BOT PLATFORM LIMITED







UNAUDITED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

 
THE BOT PLATFORM LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:07854636

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2021

2021
2020
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 4 
5,900
3,454

Investments
 5 
92,003
92,003

  
97,903
95,457

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 6 
622,819
315,884

Cash at bank and in hand
  
297,350
137,455

  
920,169
453,339

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 7 
(566,024)
(331,024)

Net current assets
  
 
 
354,145
 
 
122,315

Total assets less current liabilities
  
452,048
217,772

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 8 
(43,333)
-

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
  
(1,121)
(656)

Net assets
  
407,594
217,116


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
  
126
126

Share premium account
  
336,482
336,482

Retained earnings
  
70,986
(119,492)

Shareholders' funds
  
407,594
217,116


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THE BOT PLATFORM LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:07854636
    
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 MARCH 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 and delivered 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 Company has opted not to file the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings 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: 




S J C Lawrence
Director

Date: 8 February 2022

The notes on pages 3 to 8 form part of these financial statements.

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THE BOT PLATFORM LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

1.


General information

The Bot Platform Limited is a private company, limited by shares, domiciled and incorporated in England and Wales (registered number: 07854636). The registered office address is New Kings Court Tollgate, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 3LG. 

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 following principal accounting policies have been applied:

  
2.2

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
The directors have carefully reviewed the future prospects of the Company and its future cash flows, including an assessment of the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business remains uncertain and as a result unquantifiable at this stage. Nevertheless, having assessed this the directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future being at least the next 12 months from signing of these financial statements.

 
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.

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THE BOT PLATFORM LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.4

Turnover

Turnover 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. 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 revenue is recognised:

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 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

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, using the straight-line method.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Office equipment
-
33%
Computer equipment
-
33%

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.

 
2.6

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

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THE BOT PLATFORM LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.7

Financial instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised in the Balance Sheet when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. 
Trade and other debtors and creditors are classified as basic financial instruments and measured on initial recognition at transaction price. Debtors and creditors are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. A provision is established when there is objective evidence that the Company will not be able to collect all amounts due.
Cash and cash equivalents are classified as basic financial instruments and comprise cash in hand and at bank, short-term bank deposits with an original maturity of three months or less and bank overdrafts which are an integral part of the Company’s cash management.
Financial liabilities and equity instruments issued by the Company are classified in accordance with the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into and the definitions of a financial liability and an equity instrument. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Company after deducting all of its liabilities. Equity instruments issued by the Company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs.
Interest bearing bank loans, overdrafts and other loans which meet the criteria to be classified as basic financial instruments are initially recorded at the present value of cash payable to the bank, which is ordinarily equal to the proceeds received net of direct issue costs. These liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

 
2.8

Government grants

Grants of a revenue nature are recognised in the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings in the same period as the related expenditure.

 
2.9

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.

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THE BOT PLATFORM LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
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 balance sheet 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 balance sheet 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 balance sheet date.


3.


Employees

The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 10 (2020 - 12).

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THE BOT PLATFORM LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

4.


Tangible fixed assets





Office equipment
Computer equipment
Total

£
£
£



Cost 


At 1 April 2020
-
19,042
19,042


Additions
1,491
4,267
5,758



At 31 March 2021

1,491
23,309
24,800



Depreciation


At 1 April 2020
-
15,588
15,588


Charge for the year
40
3,272
3,312



At 31 March 2021

40
18,860
18,900



Net book value



At 31 March 2021
1,451
4,449
5,900



At 31 March 2020
-
3,454
3,454


5.


Fixed asset investments





Investments in subsidiary companies

£



Cost 


At 1 April 2020
92,003



At 31 March 2021
92,003




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THE BOT PLATFORM LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

6.


Debtors

2021
2020
£
£


Trade debtors
338,473
179,769

Amounts owed by group undertakings
202,118
75,095

Other debtors
1,350
4,245

Prepayments and accrued income
8,169
5,833

Tax recoverable
72,709
50,942

622,819
315,884



7.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2021
2020
£
£

Bank loans
6,667
-

Trade creditors
5,392
3,298

Amounts owed to group undertakings
8,361
8,361

Other taxation and social security
41,739
44,885

Other creditors
6,269
-

Accruals and deferred income
497,596
274,480

566,024
331,024



8.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2021
2020
£
£

Bank loans
43,333
-



9.


Related party transactions

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption in FRS 102 Section 33.1A to not disclose transactions with wholly owned group entities.


10.


Controlling party

The ultimate controlling parties are S J C Lawrence & T W Gibby, by virtue of their shareholdings.

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