ACCOUNTS - Final Accounts


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Registered number: 5061913









STARLINGS TRANSPORT & STORAGE LIMITED


UNAUDITED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2017

 
STARLINGS TRANSPORT & STORAGE LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 5061913

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2017

2017
2016
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 4 
639,200
613,188

Investments
 5 
-
2

  
639,200
613,190

Current assets
  

Stocks
 6 
5,957
5,822

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 7 
1,699,174
1,510,965

Cash at bank and in hand
 8 
60,217
17,966

  
1,765,348
1,534,753

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 9 
(1,500,283)
(1,375,035)

Net current assets
  
 
 
265,065
 
 
159,718

Total assets less current liabilities
  
904,265
772,908

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 10 
(143,073)
(199,471)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 12 
(79,903)
(74,677)

  
 
 
(79,903)
 
 
(74,677)

Net assets
  
681,289
498,760


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
  
100
100

Profit and loss account
  
681,189
498,660

  
681,289
498,760


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 Companies Act 2006.

The director acknowledges his 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.

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STARLINGS TRANSPORT & STORAGE LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 5061913

BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 MARCH 2017

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 profit and loss account 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 on 20 December 2017.


M J Starling
Director
The notes on pages 3 to 10 form part of these financial statements.

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STARLINGS TRANSPORT & STORAGE LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2017

1.


General information

Starlings Transport & Storage Limited is a private company, limited by shares, domiciled in England and Wales, registered number 5061913.  The registered office is Bradfield Road, Swafield, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 0RH.

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

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.

 
2.3

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:

Freehold property
-
2%
straight line
Plant & machinery
-
25%
reducing balance
Motor vehicles
-
25%
reducing balance
Office equipment
-
25%
reducing balance

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 Profit and Loss Account.

 
2.4

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

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STARLINGS TRANSPORT & STORAGE LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2017

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
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.
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.

 
2.6

Financial instruments

The Company only enters into basic financial instruments 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 non-puttable ordinary shares.

 
2.7

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.

 
2.8

Operating leases: the Company as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Profit and Loss Account on a straight line basis over the lease term.

 
2.9

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 Profit and Loss Account 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.

 
2.10

Borrowing costs

All borrowing costs are recognised in the Profit and Loss Account in the year in which they are incurred.

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STARLINGS TRANSPORT & STORAGE LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2017

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.11

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 Profit and Loss Account 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.

 
2.12

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Profit and Loss Account, 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 37 (2016 - 35).

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STARLINGS TRANSPORT & STORAGE LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2017

4.


Tangible fixed assets





Land and buildings
Other fixed assets
Total

£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 April 2016
229,113
903,839
1,132,952


Additions
-
159,469
159,469


Disposals
-
(13,989)
(13,989)



At 31 March 2017

229,113
1,049,319
1,278,432



Depreciation


At 1 April 2016
8,964
510,800
519,764


Charge for the year on owned assets
1,494
121,472
122,966


Disposals
-
(3,497)
(3,497)



At 31 March 2017

10,458
628,775
639,233



Net book value



At 31 March 2017
218,655
420,544
639,199



At 31 March 2016
220,149
393,039
613,188




The net book value of land and buildings may be further analysed as follows:


2017
2016
£
£

Freehold
218,655
220,149


The net book value of assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts, included above, are as follows:


2017
2016
£
£



Other fixed assets
234,643
230,291

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STARLINGS TRANSPORT & STORAGE LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2017

5.


Fixed asset investments





Investments in subsidiary companies

£





At 1 April 2016
2


Additions
100


Disposals
(102)









At 31 March 2017
-



At 31 March 2016
2


6.


Stocks

2017
2016
£
£

Raw materials and consumables
5,957
5,822



7.


Debtors

2017
2016
£
£


Trade debtors
894,750
740,314

Amounts owed by group undertakings
675,213
654,308

Other debtors
3,108
4,739

Prepayments and accrued income
126,103
111,604

1,699,174
1,510,965



8.


Cash and cash equivalents

2017
2016
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
60,217
17,966

Less: bank overdrafts
-
(157,092)

60,217
(139,126)


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STARLINGS TRANSPORT & STORAGE LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2017

9.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2017
2016
£
£

Bank overdrafts
-
157,092

Bank loans
8,844
8,388

Other loans
9,435
35,630

Trade creditors
392,257
380,096

Amounts owed to group undertakings
194,392
128,157

Corporation tax
58,537
12,801

Other taxation and social security
109,530
95,340

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
95,766
95,104

Other creditors
628,272
459,177

Accruals and deferred income
3,250
3,250

1,500,283
1,375,035



10.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2017
2016
£
£

Bank loans
73,629
91,949

Net obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts
69,444
107,522

143,073
199,471



Secured loans

The total amount of creditors for which security has been given amounted to £772,986 (2016: £863,144).

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STARLINGS TRANSPORT & STORAGE LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2017

11.


Loans


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


2017
2016
£
£

Amounts falling due within one year

Bank loans
8,844
8,388

Other loans
9,435
35,630

18,279
44,018

Amounts falling due 1-2 years

Bank loans
39,380
46,984


Amounts falling due after more than 5 years

Bank loans
34,249
44,965

91,908
135,967



12.


Deferred taxation



2017


£






At beginning of year
(74,677)


Charged to profit or loss
(5,226)



At end of year
(79,903)

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

2017
£


Accelerated capital allowances
(79,903)


13.


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 £16,170 (2016 - £11,624). Contributions totalling £232 (2016 - £nil) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.

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STARLINGS TRANSPORT & STORAGE LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2017

14.


Controlling party

The parent company is Songbird Holdings Limited whose registered office and principal place of business is Bradfield Road, Swafield, North Walsham, NR28 0RH.
The ultimate controlling party is Matthew Starling.


15.


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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