THE ANCIENT AND HONOURABLE GUILD OF TOWN CRIERS ( AHGTC )


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THE ANCIENT AND HONOURABLE GUILD OF TOWN CRIERS ( AHGTC )
Abbreviated accounts
For The Year Ended 31 August 2015
OLLERENSHAWS FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANTS

4, GREYSBROOK
SHENSTONE
LICHFIELD
STAFFORDSHIRE
WS14 0LU
Abbreviated Balance Sheet
2015 2014
Notes £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets 2 - 15
Investments 3 5 5
5 20
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks 512 865
Cash at bank and in hand 3,736 2,657
4,248 3,522
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year (4,157) (3,683)
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) 91 (161)
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 96 (141)
NET ASSETS 96 (141)
Income and Expenditure account 96 (141)
MEMBERS' FUNDS 96 (141)
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For the year ending 31 August 2015 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors' responsibilities:
  • The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
  • The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
  • These abbreviated accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective 2008).
On behalf of the board
Mr K KNOWLES MAHGTC
11/03/2016
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Notes to the Abbreviated Accounts
Accounting Policies
Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008).
Turnover
Turnover comprises the invoiced value of goods and services supplied by the company, net of Value Added Tax and trade discounts.
Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
Fixtures & Fittings over five years
Stocks and Work in Progress
Stocks and work in progress are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value after making due allowance for obsolete and slow-moving stocks. Cost includes all direct costs and an appropriate proportion of fixed and variable overheads. Work-in-progress is reflected in the accounts on a contract by contract basis by recording turnover and related costs as contract activity progresses.
Tangible Assets
Total
Cost £
As at 1 September 2014 1,442
As at 31 August 2015 1,442
Depreciation
As at 1 September 2014 1,427
Provided during the period 15
As at 31 August 2015 1,442
Net Book Value
As at 31 August 2015 -
As at 1 September 2014 15
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Investments
Unlisted
£
Cost
As at 1 September 2014 5
As at 31 August 2015 5
Provision
As at 1 September 2014 -
As at 31 August 2015 -
Net Book Value
As at 31 August 2015 5
As at 1 September 2014 5
The company owns 100% of the issued share capital of the company, World Town Criers Championships Limited ( a dormant company ).
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