Company Registration No. SC063993 (Scotland)
G.L.M. ROMANES LIMITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
G.L.M. ROMANES LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 10
G.L.M. ROMANES LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
30 APRIL 2020
30 April 2020
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2020
2019
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
3
47,130
Tangible assets
4
1,269,206
1,344,814
Investment properties
5
170,000
170,000
1,439,206
1,561,944
Current assets
Stocks
462,159
445,342
Debtors
1,234,181
852,487
Cash at bank and in hand
3,824,679
1,929,293
5,521,019
3,227,122
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
(3,370,144)
(1,745,034)
Net current assets
2,150,875
1,482,088
Total assets less current liabilities
3,590,081
3,044,032
Provisions for liabilities
(52,989)
(56,312)
Net assets
3,537,092
2,987,720
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
110,000
110,000
Non-distributable profits reserve
6
67,391
67,391
Profit and loss reserves
3,359,701
2,810,329
Total equity
3,537,092
2,987,720
In accordance with section 444 of the Companies Act 2006 all
of
the members of the company have consented to the
preparation of abridged financial statements pursuant to paragraph 1A of Schedule 1 to the Small Companies and Groups (Accounts and Directors’ Report) Regulations (S.I. 2008/409)(b).
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.
true
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
G.L.M. ROMANES LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT
30 APRIL 2020
30 April 2020
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The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 14 April 2021 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr G L M Romanes
Mrs M E Romanes
Director
Director
Company Registration No. SC063993
G.L.M. ROMANES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
G.L.M. Romanes Limited is a
private
company
limited by shares
incorporated in
Scotland
.
The registered office is
8 Market Square, Duns, Berwickshire, TD11 3DB.
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
pound sterling
.
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.
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.
Revenue from
NHS
contracts
is included in the period to which it relates. This includes the monthly prepaid amount along with the balancing payment for each month, which is received in the following month.
1.3
Intangible fixed assets - goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquisition of unincorporated businesses over the fair value of net assets acquired. It is initially recognised as an asset at cost and is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated
amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is considered to have a finite useful life and is amortised on a systematic basis over its expected life, which is 3 years.
For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to the cash-generating units expected to benefit from the acquisition. Cash-generating units to which goodwill has been allocated are tested for impairment at least annually, or more frequently when there is an indication that the unit may be impaired. If the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than the carrying amount of the unit, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit pro-rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the unit.
1.4
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.
G.L.M. ROMANES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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:
Freehold land and buildings
Nil
Leasehold land and buildings
Straight line over the term of the lease
Property improvements
20 Years Straight Line
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
5 - 10 Years Straight line
Motor vehicles
5 Years Straight line
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
.
Although Companies Act requires annual depreciation of fixed assets, freehold buildings are not depreciated. The directors believe that the policy of not providing depreciation is necessary in order for the accounts to give a true and fair view.
In the opinion of the directors the freehold and leasehold property is well maintained and has not diminished in value.
1.5
Investment properties
Investment property, which is property held to earn rentals and/or for capital appreciation, is initially recognised at cost, which includes the purchase cost and any directly attributable expenditure
. Subsequently it is measured
at fair value a
t
the reporting end date.
The surplus or deficit on revaluation is recognised in profit or loss.
1.6
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting
period
end date, the
company
reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible
and intangible 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.
1.7
Stocks
Stocks
are stated at the lower of cost and
estimated selling price.
G.L.M. ROMANES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.
1.8
Cash and cash equivalents
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.
1.9
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 balance sheet 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
and cash and bank balances, 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.
Other financial assets
Other financial assets
are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in
profit
or
loss
, except t
hose
whose fair values cannot be measured reliably
which
are measured at cost less impairment.
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 and
bank loans 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 receipts 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.
G.L.M. ROMANES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Other financial liabilities
Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. Debt instruments may be designated as
being measured at
fair value th
r
ough profit or loss to eliminate or reduce an accounting mismatch or if the instruments are measured and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy.
1.10
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.
1.11
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
profit and loss account
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 liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the
profit and loss account
, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the
company
has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.
1.12
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
.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.13
Retirement benefits
The company operates a defined contribution scheme for the benefit of its employees and directors. Contributions payable are charged to the profit and loss account in the year they are payable.
G.L.M. ROMANES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.14
Leases
Rentals payable under operating leases,
including
any lease incentives received, are charged to
profit or loss
on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the lease
s
asset are consumed.
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
70
70
3
Intangible fixed assets
Total
£
Cost
At 1 May 2019 and 30 April 2020
3,053,914
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 May 2019
3,006,784
Amortisation charged for the year
47,130
At 30 April 2020
3,053,914
Carrying amount
At 30 April 2020
At 30 April 2019
47,130
G.L.M. ROMANES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020
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4
Tangible fixed assets
Total
£
Cost
At 1 May 2019
1,702,676
Additions
26,769
Disposals
(75,365)
At 30 April 2020
1,654,080
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 May 2019
357,862
Depreciation charged in the year
58,634
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(31,622)
At 30 April 2020
384,874
Carrying amount
At 30 April 2020
1,269,206
At 30 April 2019
1,344,814
5
Investment property
2020
£
Fair value
At 1 May 2019 and 30 April 2020
170,000
Investment property comprises two flats which are let out and were restated at 01 May 2017 to their combined fair value of £170,000. A valuation of investment property was undertaken on 09 May 2019 by George F. White, Chartered Surveyors who are independent of the company and have experience valuing similar properties. The value of the properties is not thought to have materially changed since the previous year. The valuation was made on an open market value basis by reference to market evidence of transaction prices for similar properties.
6
Non-distributable profits reserve
2020
2019
£
£
At the beginning of the year
67,391
67,391
At the end of the year
67,391
67,391
G.L.M. ROMANES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020
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7
Audit report information
As the income statement has been omitted from the filing copy of the financial statements
,
the following information in relation to the audit report on the statutory financial statements is provided in accordance with s444(5B) of the Companies Act 2006
:
The auditor's report was qualified and the auditor reported as follows:
Qualified opinion on financial statements
We have audited the financial statements of G.L.M. Romanes Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 30 April 2020 which comprise , the balance sheet and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies.
The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including FRS 102
The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
(United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion, except for the effects of the matter described in the Basis for Qualified Opinion paragraph, the financial statements:
-
give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 30 April 2020 and of its profit for the year then ended;
-
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
-
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for qualified opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the
Auditor's
responsibilities for the audit of the
financial statements
section of our report. We are independent of the
company
in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the
financial statements
in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard
, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic
For the most part, there has been an increase in demand for the company's goods and services as a result of the pandemic and this has contributed to good results this year which will, I expect, also flow into the coming year.
However, due to the restrictions in place at the year end it was not possible for professional stocktakers to carry out the stock take this year, nor for audit staff to attend. Whilst the individual shops have undertaken a stock count at the year end and those figures have been priced via the till information and checked by other staff, it has not been possible to obtain sufficient audit evidence on the figures. No specific errors or trends outwith my expectations have been noted, but I cannot say that the stock figures are not materially misstated.
The senior statutory auditor was Colin Frame CA.
The auditor was Greaves West & Ayre.
G.L.M. ROMANES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020
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8
Operating lease commitments
Lessee
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:
2020
2019
£
£
304,421
331,889
9
Capital commitments
Amounts contracted for but not provided in the financial statements:
2020
2019
£
£
Acquisition of tangible fixed assets
-
9,376
10
Related party transactions
Remuneration of key management personnel
2020
2019
£
£
Aggregate compensation
219,959
197,251
Balances with related parties
The following amounts were outstanding at the reporting end date:
Amounts owed by
Amounts owed to
related parties
related parties
2020
2019
2020
2019
£
£
£
£
Other related parties
354,040
385,214
Related Party Balances consist of loans due to directors which do not incur interest at market rates.