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Registered number: 04335785









ITALIA CONTI ARTS CENTRE LIMITED









FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INFORMATION FOR FILING WITH THE REGISTRAR

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

 
ITALIA CONTI ARTS CENTRE LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 04335785

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2023

2023
2022
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 4 
3,883,074
325,551

Investments
 5 
7
-

  
3,883,081
325,551

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 6 
607,575
591,956

Cash at bank and in hand
 7 
354,588
979,606

  
962,163
1,571,562

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 8 
(2,134,110)
(1,077,372)

Net current (liabilities)/assets
  
 
 
(1,171,947)
 
 
494,190

Total assets less current liabilities
  
2,711,134
819,741

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 9 
(2,600,000)
(100,000)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 11 
-
(21,647)

  
 
 
-
 
 
(21,647)

Net assets
  
111,134
698,094


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
  
1
1

Profit and loss account
  
111,133
698,093

  
111,134
698,094


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ITALIA CONTI ARTS CENTRE LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 04335785
    
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2023

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: 




H Newton-Jarvis
Director

Date: 29 May 2024

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ITALIA CONTI ARTS CENTRE LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

2023
2022
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

(Loss)/profit for the financial year
(586,960)
185,350

Adjustments for:

Depreciation of tangible assets
205,307
13,339

Interest paid
2,434
(10,563)

Interest received
(2,446)
(64)

Taxation charge
(42,556)
38,184

Decrease in stocks
-
29,426

Decrease in debtors
34,993
481,340

Increase in creditors
717,648
117,807

Corporation tax (paid)
(50,614)
(47,065)

Net cash generated from operating activities

277,806
807,754


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(3,762,829)
(126,864)

Purchase of unlisted and other investments
(7)
-

Interest received
2,446
64

Net cash from investing activities

(3,760,390)
(126,800)

Cash flows from financing activities

Other new loans
2,860,000
-

Interest paid
(2,434)
10,563

Net cash used in financing activities
2,857,566
10,563

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
(625,018)
691,517

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
979,606
288,089

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
354,588
979,606


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
354,588
979,606

354,588
979,606


The notes on pages 4 to 14 form part of these financial statements.

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ITALIA CONTI ARTS CENTRE LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

1.


General information

Italia Conti Arts Centre Limited is a private limited company, limited by shares, incorporated in the United Kingdom, registered office address 2 Henry Plaza, Victoria Way, Woking, Surrey, GU21 6BU. The principal activity of the Company is that of a drama and stage school.

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 FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland' and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. The disclosure requirements of Section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which assumes the Company's ability to continue trading (and thus pay its debts as they fall due) for the foreseeable future.
The directors believe that the Company is well placed to manage its business risks successfully, and to maintain positive cash flows for the foreseeable future. After making enquiries, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statement.

 
2.3

Revenue

Turnover comprises revenue arising in respect of course fees for educational services supplied during the year, exclusive of scholarship and other discounts. Where scholarships are provided by third parties, the full amount of fees chargeable is recognised.

 
2.4

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.

 
2.5

Borrowing costs

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

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ITALIA CONTI ARTS CENTRE LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
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 Balance Sheet. 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 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.

 
2.8

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.

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ITALIA CONTI ARTS CENTRE LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.8
Tangible fixed assets (continued)

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:

Leasehold improvements
-
over the term of the lease
Long term leasehold property
-
over the term of the lease
Plant and machinery
-
20% straight line
Fixtures and fittings
-
20% straight line
Computer equipment
-
33% straight line
Assets under construction
-
Not depreciated

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.

 
2.9

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

Investments in unlisted Company shares, whose market value can be reliably determined, are remeasured to market value at each balance sheet date. Gains and losses on remeasurement are recognised in the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings for the period. Where market value cannot be reliably determined, such investments are stated at historic cost less impairment.

Investments in listed company shares are remeasured to market value at each balance sheet date. Gains and losses on remeasurement are recognised in profit or loss for the period.

 
2.10

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.

 
2.11

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.

In the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Company's cash management.

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ITALIA CONTI ARTS CENTRE LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.12

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.

 
2.13

Financial instruments

The Company 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 Company's Balance Sheet when the Company 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.

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 Company's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other receivables due with 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.

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ITALIA CONTI ARTS CENTRE LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.13
Financial instruments (continued)

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 Company 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.

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.


3.


Employees

The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 148 (2022 - 25).

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ITALIA CONTI ARTS CENTRE LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

4.


Tangible fixed assets





Leasehold improve- ments
Long term leasehold property
Fixtures, fittings, plant, machinery and equipment
Computer equipment
Assets under construc- tion

£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 September 2022
50,143
-
216,524
8,823
206,769


Additions
-
3,674,539
88,290
-
-


Disposals
(50,143)
-
(59,716)
-
-


Transfers between classes
-
206,769
-
-
(206,769)



At 31 August 2023

-
3,881,308
245,098
8,823
-



Depreciation


At 1 September 2022
50,143
-
104,481
2,084
-


Charge for the year on owned assets
-
159,506
42,859
2,941
-


Disposals
(50,143)
-
(59,716)
-
-



At 31 August 2023

-
159,506
87,624
5,025
-



Net book value



At 31 August 2023
-
3,721,802
157,474
3,798
-



At 31 August 2022
-
-
112,043
6,739
206,769
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ITALIA CONTI ARTS CENTRE LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

           4.Tangible fixed assets (continued)


Total

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 September 2022
482,259


Additions
3,762,829


Disposals
(109,859)


Transfers between classes
-



At 31 August 2023

4,135,229



Depreciation


At 1 September 2022
156,708


Charge for the year on owned assets
205,306


Disposals
(109,859)



At 31 August 2023

252,155



Net book value



At 31 August 2023
3,883,074



At 31 August 2022
325,551

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ITALIA CONTI ARTS CENTRE LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

5.


Fixed asset investments





Other fixed asset investments

£



Cost or valuation


Additions
7



At 31 August 2023
7





6.


Debtors

2023
2022
£
£


Trade debtors
210,677
244,801

Other debtors
238,892
296,665

Prepayments and accrued income
158,006
50,490

607,575
591,956



7.


Cash and cash equivalents

2023
2022
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
354,588
979,606

354,588
979,606


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ITALIA CONTI ARTS CENTRE LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

8.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2023
2022
£
£

Other loans
600,000
240,000

Trade creditors
213,550
141,024

Corporation tax
-
20,909

Other taxation and social security
55,908
13,183

Other creditors
426,230
146,379

Accruals and deferred income
838,422
515,877

2,134,110
1,077,372



9.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2023
2022
£
£

Other loans
2,600,000
100,000

2,600,000
100,000


On 5 October 2020 the Company entered into a loan agreement for the principal sum of £340,000. During the year, £240,000 was repaid and the remaining amount is due for repayment on 1 November 2025. At the balance sheet date, £100,000 remains outstanding and is included in other loans falling due after more than one year.
On 27 February 2023 the Company entered into a loan agreement for the principal sum of £2.5m for a term ending on 1 December 2041. Interest is charged at a fixed rate of 4.5% per annum. The principal is repayable monthly commencing on 1 January 2027. At the balance sheet date, £2.5m remains outstanding and is included in other loans falling due after more than one year.

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ITALIA CONTI ARTS CENTRE LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

10.


Loans


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


2023
2022
£
£

Amounts falling due within one year

Other loans
600,000
240,000


600,000
240,000


Amounts falling due 2-5 years

Other loans
2,600,000
100,000


2,600,000
100,000


3,200,000
340,000


The loan included in other loans is secured by a fixed and floating charge over the Company’s assets.


11.


Deferred taxation




2023


£






At beginning of year
(21,647)


Charged to profit or loss
21,647



At end of year
-

The deferred taxation balance is made up as follows:

2023
2022
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
-
(22,569)

Short term timing differences
-
922

-
(21,647)

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ITALIA CONTI ARTS CENTRE LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

12.


Pension commitments

The Company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Company to the fund and amounted to £62,763 (2022 - £15,000). Contributions totalling £20,906 (2022 - £4,852) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.


13.


Auditor's information

The auditor's report on the financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2023 was unqualified.

The audit report was signed on 29 May 2024 by Michael Jacoby FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor) on behalf of Hillier Hopkins LLP.

 
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