PERMANENT-WAY_INSTITUTION - Accounts

Company registration number 0099838 (England and Wales)
PERMANENT-WAY INSTITUTION (INCORPORATED)
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
PERMANENT-WAY INSTITUTION (INCORPORATED)
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1
Statement of changes in equity
2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 9
PERMANENT-WAY INSTITUTION (INCORPORATED)
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2023
31 December 2023
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31 December 2023
31st December 2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
5
116,684
-
0
Tangible assets
6
3,922
25
Investments
8
61,466
59,038
182,072
59,063
Current assets
Stocks
13,692
13,918
Debtors
10
127,846
143,148
Cash at bank and in hand
493,728
528,649
635,266
685,715
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
11
(539,833)
(490,665)
Net current assets
95,433
195,050
Total assets less current liabilities
277,505
254,113
Provisions for liabilities
(14,394)
(10,463)
Net assets
263,111
243,650
Reserves
Non-distributable profits reserve
13
45,483
46,987
Income and expenditure account
217,628
196,663
Members' funds
263,111
243,650

The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the income and expenditure 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.

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 7 February 2024 and are signed on its behalf by:
Stephen Barber
Mr Gareth Davies
Director
Director
Company registration number 0099838 (England and Wales)
PERMANENT-WAY INSTITUTION (INCORPORATED)
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Non-distri-butable profits
Income and expenditure
Total
£
£
£
Balance at 1 January 2022
53,632
176,615
230,247
Period ended 31 December 2022:
Profit and total comprehensive income for the period
(6,645)
20,048
13,403
Balance at 31 December 2022
46,987
196,663
243,650
Year ended 31 December 2023:
Profit and total comprehensive income for the year
(1,504)
20,965
19,461
Balance at 31 December 2023
45,483
217,628
263,111
PERMANENT-WAY INSTITUTION (INCORPORATED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

Permanent-Way Institution (Incorporated) is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 46-54 High Street, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 9DW.

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 amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through profit or loss.

1.2
Turnover

Turnover comprises the invoiced value of sales, conferences, seminars, subscriptions, professional registration fees and advertising supplied by the company but the subscriptions have been time apportioned and provisions for the associated costs of registration have been made.

 

1.3
Research and development expenditure

Development expenditure incurred on clearly defined projects whose outcome can be assessed with reasonable certainty is carried forward and amortisation is charged from that time over the life of the project.

1.4
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill

Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.

 

Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably; the intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights; and the intangible asset is separable from the entity.

Amortisation 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:

Software
straight line over 7 years starting in 2024
Development costs
20% straight-line method
1.5
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:

Equipment
33% straight-line method
Fixtures and fittings
33% straight-line method
PERMANENT-WAY INSTITUTION (INCORPORATED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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 surplus or deficit.

1.6
Fixed asset investments

Fixed asset investments are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Listed investments are measured at fair value with changes in fair value being recognised in profit or loss.

1.7
Impairment of fixed assets

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 surplus or deficit, 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.

1.8
Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.

 

Stocks held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured at the lower of cost and replacement cost, adjusted where applicable for any loss of service potential.

1.9
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.

1.10
Financial instruments

The company only enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other accounts receivable and payable.

 

Financial assets that are measured at cost or amortised cost are reviewed for objective evidence of impairment at the end of each reporting date. If there is objective evidence of impairment, an impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss immediately.

 

Investments in non-puttable ordinary shares are measured;(a) at fair value with changes recognised in the profit and loss if the shares are publicly traded or their fair value can otherwise be measured reliably; (b) at cost less impairment for all other investments.

 

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.

PERMANENT-WAY INSTITUTION (INCORPORATED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Deferred tax

Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences at the reporting date. Unrelieved tax losses and other 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. Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference.

 

1.12
Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the company has a legal or constructive present obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that the company will be required to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

 

The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the reporting end date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the amount expected to be required to settle the obligation is recognised at present value. When a provision is measured at present value, the unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in surplus or deficit in the period in which it arises.

1.13
Retirement benefits

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refund.

 

When contributions are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the end of the reporting date in which the employees render the related service, the liability is measured on a discounted present value basis. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period in which it arises.

 

1.14
Foreign exchange

Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.

2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

No significant judgements, estimates or assumptions have had to be made by management in preparing these financial statements.

3
Auditor's remuneration
2023
2022
Fees payable to the company's auditor and associates:
£
£
For audit services
Audit of the financial statements of the company
6,000
6,000
PERMANENT-WAY INSTITUTION (INCORPORATED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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4
Employees

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:

2023
2022
Number
Number
Total
8
7
5
Intangible fixed assets
Other
Development costs
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2023
-
0
47,966
47,966
Additions
116,684
-
0
116,684
At 31 December 2023
116,684
47,966
164,650
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2023
-
0
47,966
47,966
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
116,684
-
0
116,684
At 31 December 2022
-
0
-
0
-
0
PERMANENT-WAY INSTITUTION (INCORPORATED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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6
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and machinery etc
£
Cost
At 1 January 2023
16,398
Additions
3,922
Disposals
(16,398)
At 31 December 2023
3,922
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2023
16,373
Depreciation charged in the year
25
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(16,398)
At 31 December 2023
-
0
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
3,922
At 31 December 2022
25
8
Fixed asset investments
2023
2022
£
£
Other investments other than loans
61,466
59,038
Movements in fixed asset investments
Investments
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2023
59,038
Additions
2,428
At 31 December 2023
61,466
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
61,466
At 31 December 2022
59,038
9
Financial instruments
2023
2022
£
£
Carrying amount of financial assets
Instruments measured at fair value through surplus or deficit
61,466
59,038
PERMANENT-WAY INSTITUTION (INCORPORATED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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10
Debtors
2023
2022
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Service charges due
98,037
138,116
Other debtors
29,809
5,032
127,846
143,148
11
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
£
£
Trade creditors
36,622
36,059
Corporation tax
1,898
824
Other taxation and social security
15,642
34,155
Service charges paid in arrears
23,500
17,811
Other creditors
462,171
401,816
539,833
490,665
12
Members' liability

The company is limited by guarantee, not having a share capital and consequently the liability of members is limited, subject to an undertaking by each member to contribute to the net assets or liabilities of the company on winding up such amounts as may be required not exceeding 0.50p.

13
Non-distributable profits reserve
2023
2022
£
£
At the beginning of the year
46,987
53,632
Non distributable profits in the year
(1,504)
(6,645)
At the end of the year
45,483
46,987
14
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 unqualified.

Senior Statutory Auditor:
Stuart McCallum
Statutory Auditor:
Taylor Viney & Marlow Limited
Date of audit report:
9 April 2024
PERMANENT-WAY INSTITUTION (INCORPORATED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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15
Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties

During the year the company entered into the following transactions with related parties:

Name of related party
Nature of relationship
Directors
Management
Description of
Income
Payments
transaction
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
Directors
Consultancy
-
0
-
0
178,664
158,833
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