ACCOUNTS - Final Accounts


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Registered number: 03601214


CHARLES NOVACROFT DIRECT LIMITED
UNAUDITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 
CHARLES NOVACROFT DIRECT LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:03601214

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022

2022
2021
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 5 
521,606
789,719

Tangible assets
 6 
236,440
304,937

  
758,046
1,094,656

Current assets
  

Stocks
  
96,484
85,905

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 7 
909,306
1,230,797

Cash at bank and in hand
 8 
793,138
834,932

  
1,798,928
2,151,634

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 9 
(1,739,554)
(1,444,613)

Net current assets
  
 
 
59,374
 
 
707,021

Total assets less current liabilities
  
817,420
1,801,677

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 10 
(526,853)
(597,109)

  

Net assets
  
290,567
1,204,568


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
  
51
51

Capital redemption reserve
  
49
49

Profit and loss account
  
290,467
1,204,468

  
290,567
1,204,568


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CHARLES NOVACROFT DIRECT LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:03601214
    
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022

The director considers 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 director acknowledges her 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 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: 




................................................
D L Charles
Director

Date: 28 September 2023


The notes on pages 3 to 11 form part of these financial statements.

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CHARLES NOVACROFT DIRECT LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

1.


General information

Charles Novacroft Direct Limited is a private company, limited by shares. It is incorporated in England and Wales, registered number 03601214. Its registered office is at Seebeck House, 1 Seebeck Place, Knowhill, Milton Keynes, MK5 8FR.

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 accounting policies (see note 3).
The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Revenue

Revenue 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. Revenue 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:

Sale of goods

Revenue 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 revenue 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

Revenue 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.

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CHARLES NOVACROFT DIRECT LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.3

Research and development

Research expenditure is written off in the year in which it is incurred.
Development expenditure incurred on clearly defined projects whose outcome can be assessed with reasonable certainty is capitalised on the Balance Sheet. 
Amortisation is charged on a 7 year straight line basis so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives.
Capitalised development expenditure is assessed each year to ensure the circumstances for capitalisation continue to exist. If there are indications that the conditions no longer apply or are doubtful then to the extent it is considered irrecoverable, is written off immediately project by project.

 
2.4

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, .

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Leasehold improvements
-
20% Reducing balance
Motor vehicles
-
33% Reducing balance
Office equipment
-
33% Reducing balance
Other fixed assets
-
20% Straight line

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.

 
2.5

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 balance sheet 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.

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CHARLES NOVACROFT DIRECT LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.6

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.

 
2.7

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.

 
2.8

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.

Debt instruments (other than those wholly repayable or receivable within one year), including loans and other accounts receivable and payable, are initially measured at present value of the future cash flows and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Debt instruments that are payable or receivable within one year, typically trade debtors and creditors, are measured, initially and subsequently, at the undiscounted amount of the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received. However, if the arrangements of a short-term instrument constitute a financing transaction, like the payment of a trade debt deferred beyond normal business terms or in case of an out-right short-term loan that is not at market rate, the financial asset or liability is measured, initially at the present value of future cash flows discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument and subsequently at amortised cost, unless it qualifies as a loan from a director in the case of a small company, or a public benefit entity concessionary loan.

Financial assets that are measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in the Statement of income and retained earnings.

For financial assets measured at amortised cost, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated cash flows discounted at the asset's original effective interest rate. If a financial asset has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate determined under the contract.

 
2.9

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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CHARLES NOVACROFT DIRECT LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.10

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.

Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.

Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are presented in the Statement of income and retained earnings within 'finance income or costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in profit or loss within 'other operating income'.

 
2.11

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.

 
2.12

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.

 
2.13

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.

 
2.14

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.

 
2.15

Borrowing costs

All borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the year in which they are incurred.

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CHARLES NOVACROFT DIRECT LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.16

Taxation

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.


3.


Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the Company's accounting policies, management is required to make judgements,       estimates and assumptions about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent  from other sources. The estimates and underlying assumptions are based on historical experience and      other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised and if the revision affects only that   period or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future          periods.

 
3.1

Research and development

In the research phase of an internal project it is not possible to demonstrate that the project will generate future economic benefits and hence all expenditure on research shall be recognised as an expense when it is incurred. Intangible assets are recognised from the development phase of a project if and only if certain specific criteria are met in order to demonstrate the asset will generate probable future economic benefits and that its cost can be reliably measured. The capitalised development costs are subsequently amortised on a straight line basis over their useful economic lives.
If it is not possible to distinguish between the research phase and the development phase of an internal project, the expenditure is treated as if it were all incurred in the research phase only.


4.


Employees

The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 306 (2021 - 425).

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CHARLES NOVACROFT DIRECT LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

5.


Intangible assets




Development

£



Cost


At 1 January 2022
1,876,793



Amortisation


At 1 January 2022
1,087,074


Charge for the year on owned assets
268,113



Net book value



At 31 December 2022
521,606



At 31 December 2021
789,719



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CHARLES NOVACROFT DIRECT LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

6.


Tangible fixed assets





Leasehold improvements
Motor vehicles
Equipment
Other fixed assets
Total

£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2022
403,669
25,985
962,586
11,161
1,403,401


Additions
12,212
-
22,450
11,736
46,398


Disposals
(3,000)
-
-
-
(3,000)



At 31 December 2022

412,881
25,985
985,036
22,897
1,446,799



Depreciation


At 1 January 2022
321,062
25,767
746,613
5,022
1,098,464


Charge for the year on owned assets
18,699
72
91,610
4,514
114,895


Disposals
(3,000)
-
-
-
(3,000)



At 31 December 2022

336,761
25,839
838,223
9,536
1,210,359



Net book value



At 31 December 2022
76,120
146
146,813
13,361
236,440



At 31 December 2021
82,607
218
215,973
6,139
304,937


7.


Debtors

2022
2021
£
£


Trade debtors
64,067
178,586

Other debtors
330,392
367,228

Prepayments and accrued income
514,847
684,983

909,306
1,230,797



8.


Cash and cash equivalents

2022
2021
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
793,138
834,932


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CHARLES NOVACROFT DIRECT LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

9.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2022
2021
£
£

Bank loans
260,000
160,000

Trade creditors
817,563
375,875

Other taxation and social security
371,146
453,825

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
35,256
59,709

Other creditors
198,630
201,707

Accruals and deferred income
56,959
193,497

1,739,554
1,444,613



10.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2022
2021
£
£

Bank loans
511,667
546,667

Net obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts
15,186
50,442

526,853
597,109


In August 2022 a loan from Midlands Engine Investment Fund was signed up to. This loan is secured by a fixed and floating charge over the assets of the company.


11.


Deferred taxation

2022
2021
£
£



At beginning of year
-
41,152

Charged to profit or loss
-
(41,152)

-
-

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CHARLES NOVACROFT DIRECT LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
The deferred tax asset is made up as follows:


2022
2021
£
£



Accelerated capital allowances
(42,287)
(41,142)

Timing differences due to provisions
3,424
2,464

Tax losses carried forward
38,863
38,678

-
-


12.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 December 2022 the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:

2022
2021
£
£


Not later than 1 year
58,685
190,061

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
150,661
91,579

209,346
281,640

 
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