1. Accounting policies

Basis of measurement and preparation of accounts

The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Standard for Smaller Entities (effective 2008).

Turnover policy

Turnover comprises the invoiced value of goods and services supplied by the company, net of value added tax and trade discounts.

Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases: Land and buildings – at directors' discretion Motor vehicles – 25% reducing balance basis Shop fittings and equipment – 15% reducing balance basis

Intangible fixed assets amortisation policy

Goodwill is stated at cost less amortisation. Amortisation is provided at a rate calculated to write off the cost over the expected useful life of 20 years.

Other accounting policies

Leasing and hire purchase contracts; Assets obtained under hire purchase contracts and finance leases are capitalised as tangible fixed assets. Assets acquired under finance leases are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and their useful lives. Assets acquired under hire purchase contracts are depreciated over their useful lives. Finance leases are those where substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership are assumed by the company. Obligations under such agreements are included in creditors net of the finance charge allocated to future periods. The finance element of the rental payment is charged to the profit and loss account so as to produce a constant periodic rate of charge on the net obligation outstanding in each period. Rentals applicable to operating leases where substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership remains with the lessor are charged to profit and loss account as incurred. 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. Deferred taxation; The charge for taxation takes into account taxation deferred as a result of timing differences between the treatment of certain items for taxation and accounting purposes. In general, deferred taxation is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the balance sheet date. However, deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that the directors consider that it is more likely than not that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Deferred taxation is measured on a non-discounted basis at the average tax rates that would apply when the timing differences are expected to reverse, based on tax rates and laws that have been enacted by the balance sheet date. Pension scheme; The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for the employees. The pension charge represents the amount paid by the company to the scheme during the year.

6. Intangible assets

7. Tangible assets

8. Debtors

9. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

11. Called up share capital

Allotted, called up and paid