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Registered number: OC352469










CURSON SOWERBY PARTNERS LLP








UNAUDITED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INFORMATION FOR FILING WITH THE REGISTRAR

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

 
CURSON SOWERBY PARTNERS LLP
 

CONTENTS



Page
Balance sheet
 
1 - 2
Reconciliation of members' interests
 
3
Notes to the financial statements
 
4 - 10

 
CURSON SOWERBY PARTNERS LLP
REGISTERED NUMBER: OC352469

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2023

2023
2022
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 4 
9,907
9,924

  
9,907
9,924

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 5 
889,450
676,391

Cash at bank and in hand
  
1,272,973
2,156,772

  
2,162,423
2,833,163

Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
 6 
(369,177)
(401,248)

Net current assets
  
 
 
1,793,246
 
 
2,431,915

Total assets less current liabilities
  
1,803,153
2,441,839

  

Net assets
  
1,803,153
2,441,839


Represented by:
  

Loans and other debts due to members within one year
  

Other amounts
 8 
(357,938)
(1,124,656)

  
(357,938)
(1,124,656)

Members' other interests
  

Other reserves classified as equity

  

2,161,091
3,566,495

  
 
2,161,091
 
3,566,495

  
1,803,153
2,441,839


Total members' interests
  

Loans and other debts due to members
 8 
(357,938)
(1,124,656)

Members' other interests
  
2,161,091
3,566,495

  
1,803,153
2,441,839

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CURSON SOWERBY PARTNERS LLP
REGISTERED NUMBER: OC352469
    
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 MARCH 2023

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to the small LLPs regime.

The entity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, as applied by The Limited Liability Partnerships (Accounts and Audit) (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2008.

The members acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006, as applied by The Limited Liability Partnerships (Accounts and Audit) (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2008, with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

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

The entity has opted not to file the statement of comprehensive income in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to the small LLPs regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the members and were signed on their behalf on 9 February 2024.




James Curson
Designated member

The notes on pages 4 to 10 form part of these financial statements.

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CURSON SOWERBY PARTNERS LLP
 

RECONCILIATION OF MEMBERS' INTERESTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023






EQUITY
Members' other interests
DEBT
Loans and other debts due to members less any amounts due from members in debtors
Total members' interests
Other reserves
Total
Other amounts
Total
Total

£
£
£
£
£

Profit for the year available for discretionary division among members
 
3,566,495
3,566,495
-
-
3,566,495

Members' interests after profit for the year
5,761,118
5,761,118
(503,755)
(503,755)
5,257,363

Other division of profits
(2,194,623)
(2,194,623)
2,194,623
2,194,623
-

Drawings on account and distribution of profit
-
-
(2,815,525)
(2,815,525)
(2,815,525)

Amounts due to members
(1,124,656)
(1,124,656)

Balance at 31 March 2022
3,566,495
3,566,495
(1,124,658)
(1,124,658)
2,441,837

Profit for the year available for discretionary division among members
 
2,161,091
2,161,091
-
-
2,161,091

Members' interests after profit for the year
5,727,586
5,727,586
(1,124,658)
(1,124,658)
4,602,928

Other division of profits
(3,566,495)
(3,566,495)
3,566,495
3,566,495
-

Drawings on account and distribution of profit
-
-
(2,799,775)
(2,799,775)
(2,799,775)

Amounts due to members
(357,938)
(357,938)

Balance at 31 March 2023 
2,161,091
2,161,091
(357,938)
(357,938)
1,803,153

The notes on pages 4 to 10 form part of these financial statements.

There are no existing restrictions or limitations which impact the ability of the members of the LLP to reduce the amount of Members' other interests.

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CURSON SOWERBY PARTNERS LLP
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

1.


General information

Curson Sowerby Partners LLP is a limited liability partnership incorporated in the UK and registered in England and Wales. The registered office address is Clearwater House, 4-7 Manchester Street, London, W1U 3AE.

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 and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting by Limited Liability Partnerships".

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Turnover

Turnover represents fees receivable net of VAT and income recognised as follows:
Turnover represents the value of services provided under contracts to the extent that there is a right to consideration and is recorded at the ba;value of consideration due.
Where a contract has only partially been completed at the balance sheet date turnover represents the value of the service provided to date based on a proportion of the total expected consideration the completion.

 
2.3

Operating leases: the LLP 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

Interest income

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

 
2.5

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The LLP operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the LLP pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the LLP 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 Balance sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the LLP in independently administered funds.

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CURSON SOWERBY PARTNERS LLP
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.6

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.

The estimated useful lives range as follows:

Fixtures and fittings
-
3 years straight line
Computer equipment
-
3 years straightline

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.

 
2.7

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.

 
2.8

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.

 
2.9

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.

 
2.10

Financial instruments

The LLP has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the LLP's Balance sheet when the LLP becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

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CURSON SOWERBY PARTNERS LLP
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.10
Financial instruments (continued)

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include trade and other receivables, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, 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.

Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The LLP's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other receivables due within the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.

Other financial assets

Other financial assets, which includes investments in equity instruments which are not classified as subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the recognised transaction price. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with the changes in fair value being recognised in the profit or loss. Where other financial assets are not publicly traded, hence their fair value cannot be measured reliably, they are measured at cost less impairment.

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting date. 

Financial assets are impaired when events, subsequent to their initial recognition, indicate the estimated future cash flows derived from the financial asset(s) have been adversely impacted. The impairment loss will be the difference between the current carrying amount and the present value of the future cash flows at the asset(s) original effective interest rate.

If there is a favourable change in relation to the events surrounding the impairment loss then the impairment can be reviewed for possible reversal. The reversal will not cause the current carrying amount to exceed the original carrying amount had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the profit or loss.

Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instruments any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the LLP after the deduction of all its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other payables, bank loans and other loans are initially measured at their transaction price after transaction costs. When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.



 
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CURSON SOWERBY PARTNERS LLP
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.10
Financial instruments (continued)

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade payables are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade payables are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Other financial instruments

Derivatives, including forward exchange contracts, futures contracts and interest rate swaps, are not classified as basic financial instruments. These are initially recognised at fair value on the date the derivative contract is entered into, with costs being charged to the profit or loss. They are subsequently measured at fair value with changes in the profit or loss.

Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions as set out in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through the profit or loss. This recognition and measurement would also apply to financial instruments where the performance is evaluated on a fair value basis as with a documented risk management or investment strategy.

Derecognition of financial instruments

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the LLP transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the LLP will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the LLP's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.


3.


Employees

The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 13 (2022 - 14).

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CURSON SOWERBY PARTNERS LLP
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

4.


Tangible fixed assets





Fixtures and fittings
Computer equipment
Total

£
£
£



Cost 


At 1 April 2022
35,672
21,530
57,202


Additions
-
4,494
4,494



At 31 March 2023

35,672
26,024
61,696



Depreciation


At 1 April 2022
32,431
14,848
47,279


Charge for the year on owned assets
3,025
1,486
4,511



At 31 March 2023

35,456
16,334
51,790



Net book value



At 31 March 2023
216
9,690
9,906



At 31 March 2022
3,241
6,683
9,924


5.


Debtors

2023
2022
£
£


Trade debtors
706,289
487,357

Other debtors
43,457
45,540

Prepayments and accrued income
139,704
143,494

889,450
676,391


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CURSON SOWERBY PARTNERS LLP
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

6.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2023
2022
£
£

Trade creditors
97,620
145,685

Other taxation and social security
218,961
223,496

Other creditors
36,093
15,927

Accruals and deferred income
16,503
16,140

369,177
401,248



7.


Loans


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:










8.


Loans and other debts due to members


2023
2022
£
£



Other amounts due to/(from) members
(357,938)
(1,124,656)

Loans and other debts due to members may be further analysed as follows:

2023
2022
£
£



Falling due within one year
(357,938)
(1,124,656)

Loans and other debts due to members rank equally with debts due to ordinary creditors in the event of a winding up.


9.


Pension commitments

The entity operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the entity  in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the entity  to the fund and amounted to £102,809 (2022 - £68,132). Contributions totalling £1,323 (2022 - £Nil) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.

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CURSON SOWERBY PARTNERS LLP
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

10.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 March 2023 the LLP had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:

2023
2022
£
£


Not later than 1 year
197,223
160,124

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
442,932
521,376

640,155
681,500

 
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