ACCOUNTS - Final Accounts


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Registered number: 02431547









THORPE ASSOCIATES LIMITED







UNAUDITED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2017

 
THORPE ASSOCIATES LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02431547

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2017

2017
2016
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 4 
5,567
6,765

  
5,567
6,765

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 5 
4,338,922
4,086,042

Cash at bank and in hand
  
816,095
495,365

  
5,155,017
4,581,407

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 6 
(526,735)
(596,375)

Net current assets
  
 
 
4,628,282
 
 
3,985,032

Total assets less current liabilities
  
4,633,849
3,991,797

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 7 
(1,058)
(1,353)

  
 
 
(1,058)
 
 
(1,353)

Net assets
  
4,632,791
3,990,444


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 8 
100
100

Profit and loss account
  
4,632,691
3,990,344

  
4,632,791
3,990,444


The directors consider that the Company is entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.

The members have not required the Company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of 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 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.
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THORPE ASSOCIATES LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02431547
    
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 MARCH 2017





The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 29 November 2017.



G Georgiou
Director      

The notes on pages 3 to 9 form part of these financial statements.

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THORPE ASSOCIATES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2017

1.


General information

Thorpe Associates Limited ("the Company") operates as an advertising agency. The company is a private company limited by shares and incorporated in England and Wales. The address of its registered office is 1 Wedgwood Court, Wedgwood Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4QR.

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 accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.

 
2.3

Revenue recognition

Turnover is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the turnover 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 turnover 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 turnover 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.

 
2.4

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.

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THORPE ASSOCIATES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2017

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.4
Tangible fixed assets (continued)

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, on a reducing balance or straight line basis as detailed below.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Motor vehicles
-
25% reducing balance
Fixtures & fittings
-
20% reducing balance
Office equipment
-
33% 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 the statement of income and retained earnings.

 
2.5

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.

  
2.6

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.

 
2.7

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.

 
2.8

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to the statement of income and retained earnings 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.

 
2.9

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. Dividends on shares recognised as liabilities are recognised as expenses and classified within interest payable.

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THORPE ASSOCIATES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2017

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.10

Operating leases: the Company as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the statement of income and retained earnings on a straight line basis over the lease term.

 
2.11

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 the statement of income and retained earnings 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.

 
2.12

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in the statement of income and retained earnings using the effective interest method.

 
2.13

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are made where an event has taken place that gives the Company a legal or constructive obligation that probably requires settlement by a transfer of economic benefit, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
Provisions are charged as an expense to the statement of income and retained earnings in the year that the Company becomes aware of the obligation, and are measured at the best estimate at the balance sheet date of the expenditure required to settle the obligation, taking into account relevant risks and uncertainties.
When payments are eventually made, they are charged to the provision carried in the balance sheet.

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THORPE ASSOCIATES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2017

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.14

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the statement of income and retained earnings, 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 25 (2016 - 26).

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THORPE ASSOCIATES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2017

4.


Tangible fixed assets





Motor vehicles
Fixtures & fittings
Office equipment
Total

£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 April 2016
200
15,306
52,081
67,587


Additions
-
219
1,995
2,214


Disposals
(200)
-
-
(200)



At 31 March 2017

-
15,525
54,076
69,601



Depreciation


At 1 April 2016
114
12,272
48,436
60,822


Charge for the year on owned assets
-
633
2,693
3,326


Disposals
(114)
-
-
(114)



At 31 March 2017

-
12,905
51,129
64,034



Net book value



At 31 March 2017
-
2,620
2,947
5,567



At 31 March 2016
86
3,034
3,645
6,765


5.


Debtors

2017
2016
£
£


Trade debtors
605,778
681,534

Amounts owed by group undertakings
3,640,417
3,311,107

Other debtors
82,074
83,401

Prepayments and accrued income
10,653
10,000

4,338,922
4,086,042


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THORPE ASSOCIATES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2017

6.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2017
2016
£
£

Trade creditors
452,810
419,638

Corporation tax
42,947
122,238

Other taxation and social security
14,370
33,154

Other creditors
8,967
13,569

Accruals and deferred income
7,641
7,776

526,735
596,375



7.


Deferred taxation



2017


£






At beginning of year
(1,353)


Charged to profit or loss
295



At end of year
(1,058)

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

2017
£


Accelerated capital allowances
(1,058)

(1,058)


8.


 
 
Share capital

2017
2016
£
£
Shares classified as equity

Allotted, called up and fully paid



100 Ordinary shares of £1 each
100
100

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THORPE ASSOCIATES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2017

9.


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 £190,000 (2016 - £80,000). Contributions totalling £Nil (2016 - £Nil) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date.


10.


Related party transactions

Transactions with key management personnel
At the end of the year, the company owed £nil to key management personnel (2016 - £4,603) and was owed £nil (£2016 - £1,328) by key management personnel.
Transactions with entities with significant control over the company
During the current and prior year, the company provided loans to its parent company. At the balance sheet date the company was owed £3,640,417 (2016 - £3,311,107) by its parent company.


11.


Controlling party

The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Yorgo Limited. The ultimate controlling party is G Georgiou by virtue of his shareholding in Yorgo Limited.


12.


First time adoption of FRS 102

The policies applied under the entity's previous accounting framework are not materially different to FRS 102 and have not impacted on equity or profit or loss.

 
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