Company Registration No. 00230372 (England and Wales)
Howard Chapman Limited
Unaudited financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2020
Pages for filing with the Registrar
Howard Chapman Limited
Contents
Page
Statement of financial position
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 8
Howard Chapman Limited
Statement of financial position
As at 31 December 2020
Page 1
2020
2019
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3
1,526,450
1,597,106
Current assets
Stocks
479,082
616,680
Debtors
4
365,448
300,251
Cash at bank and in hand
559,682
250,719
1,404,212
1,167,650
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
5
(115,634)
(113,198)
Net current assets
1,288,578
1,054,452
Total assets less current liabilities
2,815,028
2,651,558
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
2,700,000
2,700,000
Profit and loss reserves
115,028
(48,442)
Total equity
2,815,028
2,651,558
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the income statement within the financial statements.
true
For the financial year ended 31 December 2020 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
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.
T
he members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476
.
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
Howard Chapman Limited
Statement of financial position (continued)
As at 31 December 2020
Page 2
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 12 August 2021 and are signed on its behalf by:
James Vestey
Director
Company Registration No. 00230372
Howard Chapman Limited
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2020
Page 3
1
Accounting policies
Company information
Howard Chapman Limited is a
private
company
limited by shares
incorporated in
England and Wales
.
The registered office is
71 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4BE.
1.1
Accounting convention
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. 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 financial statements are prepared in
sterling
, which is the functional currency of the company.
Monetary a
mounts
in these financial statements are
rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Turnover
Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business
, and
is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes
.
The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.
When cash inflows are deferred and represent a financing arrangement, the fair value of the consideration is the present value of the future receipts. The difference between the fair value of the consideration and the nominal amount received is recognised as interest income.
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer
(usually on dispatch of the goods)
, the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.
1.3
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets
are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Property
2% to 10% on cost
Plant and equipment
4% to 10% on cost
Orchards
10% on cost (Nil for first five years after planting)
Howard Chapman Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2020
1
Accounting policies (continued)
Page 4
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and
is credited or charged to profit or loss
.
1.4
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting
period
end date, the
company
reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible
assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the
company
estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in
profit
or
loss
, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.
Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit)
in
prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in
profit
or
loss
, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.
1.5
Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to sell, which is equivalent to net realisable value.
At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.
1.6
Cash at bank and in hand
Cash and cash equivalents
are basic financial assets
and
include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
Howard Chapman Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2020
1
Accounting policies (continued)
Page 5
1.7
Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's statement of financial position 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 debtors, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method 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. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Classification of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including
creditors
, bank loans, loans from
fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are
initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a
financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of
the future
paymen
ts discounted at a market rate of interest.
Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective
interest rate method.
Trade creditors
are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired
in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. A
m
ounts payable are classified as
current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented
as non-current liabilities.
Trade creditors
are recognised initially at transaction price
and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges are recognised in profit or loss immediately, together with any changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk.
Howard Chapman Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2020
1
Accounting policies (continued)
Page 6
1.8
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
Current tax
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the
income statement
because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The
company’s
liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax is provided in full in respect of taxation deferred by timing differences between the treatment of certain items for taxation and accounting purposes. The deferred tax balance has not been discounted.
1.9
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or
fixed assets
.
1.10
Leases
Rental income from operating leases is recognised on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised on a straight line basis over the lease term.
2
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2020
2019
Number
Number
Total
23
31
Howard Chapman Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2020
Page 7
3
Tangible fixed assets
Land and buildings
Plant and machinery etc
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2020
1,681,998
1,302,868
2,984,866
Additions
-
1,475
1,475
Disposals
-
(5,200)
(5,200)
At 31 December 2020
1,681,998
1,299,143
2,981,141
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2020
404,405
983,355
1,387,760
Depreciation charged in the year
28,071
44,060
72,131
Eliminated in respect of disposals
-
(5,200)
(5,200)
At 31 December 2020
432,476
1,022,215
1,454,691
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2020
1,249,522
276,928
1,526,450
At 31 December 2019
1,277,593
319,513
1,597,106
4
Debtors
2020
2019
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
345,808
273,702
Other debtors
19,067
25,976
364,875
299,678
Deferred tax asset
573
573
365,448
300,251
Howard Chapman Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2020
Page 8
5
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2020
2019
£
£
Trade creditors
30,000
17,194
Corporation tax
53,960
69,042
Other creditors
31,674
26,962
115,634
113,198