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Company Registration No. SC315853 (Scotland)
Gorman & Smith Ltd Unaudited accounts for the period from 1 April 2016 to 30 April 2017
Gorman & Smith Ltd Unaudited accounts Contents
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Gorman & Smith Ltd Company Information for the period from 1 April 2016 to 30 April 2017
Directors
Mr Arthur Wallace Mrs Marian Wallace Claire Smith Amanda Gorman
Company Number
SC315853 (Scotland)
Registered Office
C/O Scottish Tax Bureau 94 Hope Street Glasgow G2 6PH UK
Accountants
Scottish Tax Bureau 94 Hope Street Glasgow G2 6PH
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Gorman & Smith Ltd Statement of financial position as at 30 April 2017
2017 
2016 
Notes
£ 
£ 
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
17,780 
17,780 
Tangible assets
4,527 
5,659 
22,307 
23,439 
Current assets
Inventories
5,328 
7,892 
Cash at bank and in hand
42,320 
46,434 
47,648 
54,326 
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
(69,855)
(59,298)
Net current liabilities
(22,207)
(4,972)
Net assets
100 
18,467 
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
100 
100 
Profit and loss account
- 
18,367 
Shareholders' funds
100 
18,467 
For the period ending 30 April 2017 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared and delivered 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.
Approved by the Board on 15 June 2017.
Mrs Marian Wallace Director Company Registration No. SC315853
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Gorman & Smith Ltd Notes to the Accounts for the period from 1 April 2016 to 30 April 2017
1
Statutory information
Gorman & Smith Ltd is a private company, limited by shares, registered in Scotland, registration number SC315853. The principal place of business is 21-23 Hairst Street, Renfrew, PA4 8QU.
2
Compliance with accounting standards
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A Small Entities. There were no material departures from that standard.
3
Accounting policies
These financial statements for the period from 1 April 2016 to 30 April 2017 are the first financial statements that comply with FRS 102 Section 1A Small Entities. The date of transition is 1 April 2015. The transition to FRS 102 Section 1A Small Entities has resulted in a small number of changes in accounting policies to those used previously. The nature of these changes and their impact on opening equity and profit for the comparative period are explained in the notes below.
Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of certain fixed assets.
Presentation currency
The accounts are presented in £ sterling.
Turnover
Turnover represents the value, net of VAT and discounts, of goods provided to customers and work carried out in respect of services provided to customers.
Tangible fixed assets policy
Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives:
Plant & machinery
20% reducing Balance
Fixtures & fittings
20% reducing Balance
Intangible fixed assets
Intangible fixed assets (including purchased goodwill and patents) are amortised at rates calculated to write off the assets on a straight basis over their estimated useful economic lives. Impairment of intangible fixed assets is only reviewed where circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be fully recoverable.
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Gorman & Smith Ltd Notes to the Accounts for the period from 1 April 2016 to 30 April 2017
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Intangible fixed assets
Other 
£ 
Cost
At 1 April 2016
17,780 
At 30 April 2017
17,780 
Amortisation
At 1 April 2016
- 
Net book value
At 30 April 2017
17,780 
At 31 March 2016
17,780 
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Tangible fixed assets
Plant & machinery 
Fixtures & fittings 
Total 
£ 
£ 
£ 
Cost or valuation
At cost 
At cost 
At 1 April 2016
12,707 
13,293 
26,000 
At 30 April 2017
12,707 
13,293 
26,000 
Depreciation
At 1 April 2016
8,832 
11,509 
20,341 
Charge for the period
775 
357 
1,132 
At 30 April 2017
9,607 
11,866 
21,473 
Net book value
At 30 April 2017
3,100 
1,427 
4,527 
At 31 March 2016
3,875 
1,784 
5,659 
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Inventories
2017 
2016 
£ 
£ 
Finished goods
5,328 
7,892 
5,328 
7,892 
7
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2017 
2016 
£ 
£ 
Trade creditors
7,619 
5,564 
Corporation tax
3,798 
7,525 
Other taxes and social security costs
4,382 
4,561 
Loans from directors
54,056 
41,648 
69,855 
59,298 
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Share capital
2017 
2016 
£ 
£ 
Allotted, called up and fully paid:
100 Ordinary shares of £1 each
100 
100 
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Gorman & Smith Ltd Notes to the Accounts for the period from 1 April 2016 to 30 April 2017
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Average number of employees
During the period the average number of employees was 10 (2016: 10).
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