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Registered number: SC114360
DIRECTORS' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020
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BALBIRNIE HOUSE HOTEL LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
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BALBIRNIE HOUSE HOTEL LIMITED
CONTENTS
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BALBIRNIE HOUSE HOTEL LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020
The directors have the pleasure in presenting their strategic report for the year ended 30 April 2020.
The principal activity of the company during the year was the operation of a country house hotel, a destination for private and corporate special events.
The directors continue to be satisfied with the operations of the company. Over the last few years, significant re-investment into the fabric of the assets has been successfully enabled to a level which, in percentage terms, is well above industry norms. In the last 6 years this range has broadly speaking been double that of industry norms. The ability to maintain such reinvestment has been beneficial to the company, and as a result, the property is presented to an exceptionally high standard. The directors acknowledge these latest accounts show a loss, which was created in the main, from the financial implications of having government-enforced national hospitality lockdown due to Covid pandemic. This occurred in March 2020, prior to the company’s financial year end at the end of April 2020. The loss for the year, after taxation, has amounted to £165,508 (2019 - profit £124,007). There is therefore a significant year-to-year differential. The directors also acknowledge the continuing timeline of an element of great uncertainty in the hospitality marketplace, caused by the UK Brexit. The directors acknowledge that in the previous financial year, earnings before interest, tax and depreciation (EBITD) had increased by 103%, from £199,000 to £405,000, and on that basis it is highlighted that financial momentum has stalled due to the implications of the Covid pandemic. Notwithstanding what does lie ahead due to the intended UK Brexit, the directors and management team have still nevertheless successfully managed to re-increase confirmed future diarised core trade bookings as well, with confidence therefore in all trading sustainability. Looking ahead, core trade diaries continue to be excellent, and the directors remain fully committed to ensuring this equilibrium and status quo is successfully maintained. The 2016 Brexit referendum caused uncertainty for future clients reserving weddings in particular. The company has nevertheless contended with that and can now evidence forward diarised bookings at a level which provides the directors with comfort and confidence. Writing this narrative as at January 2021, if we consider forecasted diarised business with effect from May 2021, the company is holding diarised business to a level which is now unprecedented in our company history. We note the intended scale of national Covid vaccine rollout, and we very much look forward to a return to normal trading. Based upon diarised trade, the directors anticipate an ongoing and continued return to historic trade levels. As at January 2021, we reflect back on the most recent 10 months. Enforced lockdown of the hospitality sector was in place until restricted re-opening in early July 2020. We received an £85,000 Scottish Enterprise one-off PERF grant. We successfully re-structured company financials by accessing a combination of CBILs loan and new HSBC overdraft facility, successfully bringing all suppliers to paid status.
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BALBIRNIE HOUSE HOTEL LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020
Under the Scottish Enterprise Hotel Recovery Programme, our company is to receive a further grant of £155,000, but we must incur the spend, before receiving the funds. The grant is split into £95,000 for necessary bedroom and bathroom refurbishments, and £60,000 future business planning. The latter involves specialised consultancy, designer and architect services, in a complete internal re-design and modernisation of the buildings for which we have planning permission consent two decades ago, but have not yet built. This is a 4 month project inclusive of all modernised business planning. The directors consider that the end result of this project will enable the company to potentially move to actual project consideration at any point over many years to come, subject of course to being able to finance. We highlight, that as and when decisions are taken to proceed, the project is conceived and designed absolutely, in such a way, that it can be screened off in entirety, and physically created whilst there is no disruption whatsoever to normal trade. As at January 2021, our directors highlight that since re-opening into restricted trading capability in July 2020, we have needed to completely re-invent many aspects of what we do, as we have been unable to cater for our traditional core trade, of large wedding celebrations. We pay tribute today, to those working within our company brigade. We have combined efforts to deliver new history for our company. This has included bringing forward plans to become Scotland’s first cashless hotel. In summer 2020 we became Scotland’s first hotel to deliver social distanced service via App order. We delivered Bistro al Fresco (external), which became Food in the Woods (internal), and at the end of 2020 we became the first Scotland hotel to provide a combination of Pre-order, Click’n’Collect, and Takeaway via App, extending into ‘Under Vacuum iced’ Re-Heat at Home. These have all established many brand new revenue streams, which we now intend to continue, and incorporate into the future, thereby making a further contribution to the value of the company. We also pay tribute today, to our local Fife community, who have supported and sustained our company during 2020 and ongoing Lockdown conditions. Given the Grade A Listed status of the property itself, our directors are as focussed as ever before, on doing everything possible to ensure the safety of the property. With this in mind, and so as to also pro-actively increase viability for ongoing insurance purposes, the company is now investing £22,000 installing Ansul Fire Suppression systems, in all four of the hotel kitchens. Due to accelerated core trade demand arising from a compression of wedding trade arising as a direct result of the Covid pandemic lockdown, the directors are also in progress with a circa £125,000 CBILs funded re-design of kitchen production capabilities.
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BALBIRNIE HOUSE HOTEL LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020
As with all other companies operating in the hospitality sector, the directors acknowledge that there are many varied risks which the company faces. Other than the risk imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the directors acknowledge that the main risks include competition from competitors, maintaining a desire from the public for the use of the hotel, and disruption to the supply chain.
The Covid-19 pandemic is unprecedented and Balbirnie House Hotel Limited and the wider hospitality sector have suffered significant levels of disruption and cost. Despite this the we have adapted to the circumstances with the introduction of the aforementioned diversified trading initiatives and sourced additional finance and support. The directors continue to monitor the developing situation and place the upmost emphasis on providing a safe environment for the Hotel staff and guests. The directors acknowledge that Covid-19 is likely to have an uncertain impact for a prolonged period but consider that the company will rise to the challenges, utilising further support measures appropriate to the level of restrictions. Furthermore, it is clear that due to Brexit, there will continue to be accelerating costs. Similarly and specifically stemming from Brexit, there is very significant general uncertainty in the UK Hospitality and Tourism sectors. The directors do not see why Scotland has been dragged out of the EU, given 62% of Scotland voted to remain in the EU. The directors are also saddened to see the loss of ability to employ EU nationals, as a significant proportion of company employees have always previously originated from within the EU. Despite the defined efforts of a majority of Scotland politicians over numerous years, Westminster- defined tourism VAT in the financial year still remains vastly inflated above comparables in other EU countries. This significantly places Scotland’s Hospitality sector at a disadvantage. Initiated in 2015 without recourse to any UK Hospitality organisation, phased rises in UK National Minimum Wage, continues in the current 6 year spread at almost 40% increase. The directors consider that those price rises cannot be absorbed by customers, therefore the company has to continue to successfully define more efficient ways either in which to deploy human resources, or to introduce new technology which creates payroll efficiency. As at winter 2019, the hotel invested in the installation of a complete technological upgrade across the entire span of reservations systems and operations. The directors feel this was a very significant step towards the stated aim of becoming Scotland’s first cashless hotel. The directors also acknowledge that there is no defined government assistance, for contributing towards the maintenance, safeguarding and improvement of the main asset of the company, Balbirnie House itself. This is despite Balbirnie House being a National Treasure, Grade A Listed 1777 with national importance, which also doubles today as a very significant tourism tax generator. The directors mitigate these risks by focussing on cutting edge marketing using organically-grown in-house digitalised platforms, and modern era automated efficiencies. Additionally, the company provides excellent services to all guests, and has a reputation, and awards to back up the completely unique facilities. In 2020 the hotel achieved recognition via The Scottish Hotel of the Year awards scheme, as Scotland’s Wedding Hotel of the Year, for the fourteenth time in sixteen years. In late 2018, the hotel achieved recognition via Haute Grandeur, as ‘Best Destination Wedding Retreat’, on a global level. As at November 2019, the hotel has achieved further recognition via Haute Grandeur, as ‘Best Destination Wedding Hotel’, on a global level. The directors anticipate that these combined accolades may be productive for future trade. This is the first time in history that this global accolade has awarded to any hotel in Europe or, indeed, the entire Western Hemisphere. The directors feel that this unprecedented recognition will assist with current and future marketing. In 2020 two further global awards were received from Haute Grandeur, ‘Best Country House Hotel’, and ‘Best Function Venue’. These additionally bode extremely well for future trade. As part of the day to day running of the hotel, the directors are always looking at the services on offer and thinking of ways that the hotel can enhance these further, to give them a competitive edge. The directors have strived to build close relationships with all of the suppliers the hotel uses, with many of these relationships going back numerous years.
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BALBIRNIE HOUSE HOTEL LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020
Two decades ago, the company made very significant investments in the region of £750,000, into achieving full planning consents for significant extensions, to comprise of additional bedrooms, and a state-of-the-art 550+ member spa and fitness facility. The directors feel that this addition would establish even greater commercial viability for decades to come. The potential of project completion remains on hold however, pending ability to finance, and the outcome of the impact of Brexit upon discretionary spend in Scotland. The directors highlight their expectation is that as the original £750,000 investment was impaired within accounts, the original investment will fully pave its way back into annual accounts, as and when the project finalises. The directors are fully committed to continuing to embrace all director legal and regulatory compliance within Companies Act 2006. The directors have a focus on considering industry trends, innovation and evolution. The ongoing development is all encompassed within the overview of the interests of our company employees, relationships with suppliers, the company’s impact upon local community and environment, and accelerating the existing high reputation for business conduct. The company's principal financial instruments comprise bank balances, loans to the company, and hire purchase/finance agreements. The main purpose of these instruments is to finance company operations. Due to the nature of the financial instruments used by the company, there is no exposure to price risk. The company's approach to managing other risks applicable to the financial instruments concerned is detailed below. In respect of bank balances, the liquidity risk is managed by maintaining such flexibility through use of overdrafts at floating rates of interest. In respect of loans, these comprise loans from the directors and loans from financial institutions. The interest rate on the loans from financial institutions is both fixed and variable. The company manages the liquidity risk by ensuring there are sufficient funds to meet the payments. The loans from the directors are repayable on demand. The directors are aware of the company's required finance and have determined that these will only be repaid, when finance is available. In respect of hire purchase/finance lease assets, the liquidity risk in respect of these is managed to ensure sufficient funds are available to meet repayments.
The company operates in the hotel industry and aims to provide a first class service to the public. This includes being safety conscious, complying with health and safety regulations, and generally demanding high standards. It recognises the importance of, and has policies in place, to ensure its environmental, health and safety requirements are met at all times.
This report was approved by the board on 29 January 2021 and signed on its behalf.
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BALBIRNIE HOUSE HOTEL LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020
The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2020.
The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic report, the Directors' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and of the profit or loss of the Company for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:
∙select suitable accounting policies for the Company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;
∙make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
∙prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The loss for the year, after taxation, amounted to £179,407 (2019 - profit £124,007).
There are no proposed dividends for the year ended 30 April 2020.
The directors who served during the year were:
Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors' report is approved has confirmed that:
The directors have considered post balance sheet events and further information is provided in note 20 to the financial statements.
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BALBIRNIE HOUSE HOTEL LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020
The auditors, EQ Accountants LLP, will be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.
This report was approved by the board on
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BALBIRNIE HOUSE HOTEL LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BALBIRNIE HOUSE HOTEL LIMITED
We have audited the financial statements of Balbirnie House Hotel Limited (the 'Company') for the year ended 30 April 2020, which comprise the Statement of comprehensive income, the Statement of financial position, the Statement of cash flows, the Statement of changes in equity and the related notes, 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 Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements:
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 Auditors' 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 United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council'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.
We draw attention to the disclosure made in note 2.2 to the financial statements which highlights that although the directors have prepared the financial statements on a going concern basis, material uncertainty exists in this respect due to the indeterminate impact of Covid-19 on the company’s trading levels and consequently the effect on the company’s ability manage funding requirements for a period of at least 12 months.
Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.
The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Auditors' report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
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BALBIRNIE HOUSE HOTEL LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BALBIRNIE HOUSE HOTEL LIMITED (CONTINUED)
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
∙the information given in the Strategic report and the Directors' report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
∙the Strategic report and the Directors' report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic report or the Directors' report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
As explained more fully in the Directors' responsibilities statement on page 5, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditors' report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditors' report.
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BALBIRNIE HOUSE HOTEL LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BALBIRNIE HOUSE HOTEL LIMITED (CONTINUED)
This report is made solely to the Company's members in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditors' report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's members for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
for and on behalf of
Chartered Accountants
Pentland House
Saltire Centre
Fife
KY6 2AH
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BALBIRNIE HOUSE HOTEL LIMITED
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020
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BALBIRNIE HOUSE HOTEL LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: SC114360
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 30 APRIL 2020
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on
The notes on pages 15 to 27 form part of these financial statements.
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BALBIRNIE HOUSE HOTEL LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2019
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BALBIRNIE HOUSE HOTEL LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020
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BALBIRNIE HOUSE HOTEL LIMITED
ANALYSIS OF NET DEBT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020
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BALBIRNIE HOUSE HOTEL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020
Balbirnie House Hotel Limited is a limited liability company incorporated in Scotland, registration number SC114360. The registered office address is Balbirnie House, Balbirnie Park, Markinch, Glenrothes, Fife, KY7 6NE.
The principal activity of the company during the year was the operation of a country house hotel. The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the company and rounded to the nearest £.
2.Accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.
The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgment in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).
The following principal accounting policies have been applied:
The directors have considered the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic including the consequences of government imposed restrictions impacting directly upon the company.
Since March 2020 the company has suffered from the government imposed restrictions in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. After the initial period of full lockdown until June 2020 a reduced level of trade was possible although limits placed on social gatherings has significantly impacted upon the company’s ability to host weddings and special events. The directors have taken various measures to alleviate the impact on cash flow including securing additional finance and grant funding, diversifying trading activities and the control of costs. Despite this the directors acknowledge that the future impact of Covid -19 on the hotel sector and the wider economy remains uncertain. Although recognising that Covid-19 gives rise to potential uncertainty over the company’s trading levels in the foreseeable future the directors have considered a range of possible outcomes and having also taking account of cash and working capital availability remain confident that with a gradual easing of the restrictions the company will continue to have access to sufficient resources to meet liabilities as they fall due for a period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements. In view of the above the directors consider it is appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis.
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BALBIRNIE HOUSE HOTEL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Turnover is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the turnover can be reliably measured. Turnover is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before turnover is recognised:
Sale of goods
Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
Rendering of services
Turnover from a contract to provide services is recognised in the period in which the services are provided in accordance with the stage of completion of the contract when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the lease term.
Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.
Grants are accounted under the accruals model as permitted by FRS 102. Grants relating to expenditure on tangible fixed assets are credited to profit or loss at the same rate as the depreciation on the assets to which the grant relates. The deferred element of grants is included in creditors as deferred income.
Grants of a revenue nature are recognised in the Statement of comprehensive income in the same period as the related expenditure.
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BALBIRNIE HOUSE HOTEL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Finance costs are charged to profit or loss over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.
All borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the year in which they are incurred.
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 profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Statement of financial position. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.
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BALBIRNIE HOUSE HOTEL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.
Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
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 profit or loss.
Individual freehold and leasehold properties are carried at current year value at fair value at the date of the revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. Revaluations are undertaken with sufficient regularity to ensure the carrying amount does not differ materially from that which would be determined using fair value at the Statement of financial position date.
Fair values are determined from market based evidence normally undertaken by professionally qualified valuers.
Revaluation gains and losses are recognised in other comprehensive income unless losses exceed the previously recognised gains or reflect a clear consumption of economic benefits, in which case the excess losses are recognised in profit or loss.
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a first in, first outbasis.
At each reporting 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.
Short term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.
In the Statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Company's cash management.
Short term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
The most significant estimation within the company's financial statements relates to depreciation. The directors review depreciation rates on a regular basis to ensure that the policy rate remains appropriate.
The directors also require to exercise judgement in assessing recoverability of trade debtors and make appropriate provision where their credit control procedures indicate that trade debtor balances may not be fully recoverable.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020
There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020
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BALBIRNIE HOUSE HOTEL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020
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 £22,006 (2019 - £13,566). Contributions totaling £nil (2019 - £nil) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date.
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BALBIRNIE HOUSE HOTEL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2020
Despite the recent introduction of vaccines it remains unclear as to the timing and extent of government imposed restrictions going forward and how this will impact on the company’s ability to trade. At this time, the directors believe there to be no quantifiable impact on the carrying value of assets in the statement of financial position that results in either an adjusting or non-adjusting post balance sheet event.
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