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Registered number: SC693774
Datel Solutions (Scotland) Limited
Unaudited Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
NSB Chartered Certified Accountants
Contents
Page
Company Information 1
Balance Sheet 2—3
Notes to the Financial Statements 4—8
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Company Information
Directors Mr Stuart Simpson
Mr Michael Crookston
Company Number SC693774
Registered Office Scotia House
5 Dickson Street
Dunfermline
KY12 7SL
Accountants NSB Chartered Certified Accountants
39 Hunter Grove
Bathgate
West Lothian
EH48 1NN
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Balance Sheet
Registered number: SC693774
2025 2024
Notes £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Intangible Assets 4 205,211 188,413
Tangible Assets 5 13,315 15,201
218,526 203,614
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks 6 546 1,456
Debtors 7 42,553 56,943
Cash at bank and in hand 216,953 111,050
260,052 169,449
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 8 (137,079 ) (107,954 )
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) 122,973 61,495
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 341,499 265,109
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year 9 (20,917 ) (37,708 )
PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES
Deferred Taxation (44,802 ) (37,391 )
NET ASSETS 275,780 190,010
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Called up share capital 10 100 100
Profit and Loss Account 275,680 189,910
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 275,780 190,010
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For the year ending 31 March 2025 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.
The company has taken advantage of section 444(1) of the Companies Act 2006 and opted not to deliver to the registrar a copy of the company's Profit and Loss Account.
On behalf of the board
Mr Michael Crookston
Director
5 June 2025
The notes on pages 4 to 8 form part of these financial statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
1. General Information
Datel Solutions (Scotland) Limited is a private Company, limited by shares, incorporated in Scotland: registration number SC693774 . The registered office address is Scotia House, 5 Dickson Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7SL.
The financial statements are presented in Sterling which is the functional currency of the Company and rounded to the nearest £.
2. Accounting Policies
2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with the FRS 102 Section 1A Small Entities - The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.
The following principal accounting policies have been applied:
2.2. Significant judgements and estimations
In the application of the company's accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affect is only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
2.3. Turnover
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:
  • the Company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
  • the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
  • the amount of turnover can be measured reliably;
  • it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and
  • the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.
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:
  • the amount of turnover can be measured reliably;
  • it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the contract;
  • the stage of completion of the contract at the end of the reporting period can be measured reliably; and
  • the costs incurred and the costs to complete the contract can be measured reliably.
2.4. Intangible Fixed Assets and Amortisation - Goodwill
Goodwill is the difference between amounts paid on the acquisition of a business and the fair value of the separable net assets. It is amortised to profit and loss account over its estimated economic life of ten years.
2.5. Intangible Fixed Assets and Amortisation - Other Intangible
Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.
All intangible assets are considered to have a finite useful life. If a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made, the useful life shall not exceed ten years.
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2.6. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.
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 the profit and loss account.
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:
Plant & Machinery 33%
Motor Vehicles 20%
Computer Equipment 33%
2.7. Leasing and Hire Purchase Contracts
Operating leases: the Company as lessee
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the profit and loss account on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Hire purchase contracts and finance leases
Assets obtained under hire purchase contracts and finance leases are capitalised as tangible fixed assets and depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and their useful lives. Obligations under such agreements are included in the creditors net of the finance charge allocated to future periods. The finance element of the rental payment is charged to the profit and loss account so as to produce a constant periodic rate of charge on the net obligation outstanding in each period.
2.8. Stocks and Work in Progress
Stocks and work in progress are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value after making due allowance for obsolete and slow-moving stocks. Cost includes all direct costs and an appropriate proportion of fixed and variable overheads. Work-in-progress is reflected in the accounts on a contract by contract basis by recording turnover and related costs as contract activity progresses.
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 the profit and loss account.
2.9. 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.
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 payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
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2.9. Financial Instruments - continued
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. Amounts 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.
2.10. Taxation
Current taxation
The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the profit and loss account except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.
The current tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date in the countries where the Company operates and generates income.
Deferred taxation
Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the reporting date, except that:
  • the recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and
  • any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.
Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.
2.11. Pensions
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 the profit and loss account when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Balance Sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.
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3. Average Number of Employees
The average number of employees, including directors, during the year was as follows: 8 (2024: 7)
8 7
4. Intangible Assets
Goodwill Other Total
£ £ £
Cost
As at 1 April 2024 51,417 165,600 217,017
Additions - 38,500 38,500
As at 31 March 2025 51,417 204,100 255,517
Amortisation
As at 1 April 2024 10,284 18,320 28,604
Provided during the period 5,142 16,560 21,702
As at 31 March 2025 15,426 34,880 50,306
Net Book Value
As at 31 March 2025 35,991 169,220 205,211
As at 1 April 2024 41,133 147,280 188,413
5. Tangible Assets
Plant & Machinery Motor Vehicles Computer Equipment Total
£ £ £ £
Cost
As at 1 April 2024 3,600 17,380 5,517 26,497
Additions 1,448 - 3,800 5,248
As at 31 March 2025 5,048 17,380 9,317 31,745
Depreciation
As at 1 April 2024 2,400 6,952 1,944 11,296
Provided during the period 1,317 3,476 2,341 7,134
As at 31 March 2025 3,717 10,428 4,285 18,430
Net Book Value
As at 31 March 2025 1,331 6,952 5,032 13,315
As at 1 April 2024 1,200 10,428 3,573 15,201
6. Stocks
2025 2024
£ £
Stock 546 1,456
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7. Debtors
2025 2024
£ £
Due within one year
Trade debtors 40,359 56,043
Prepayments and accrued income 1,294 -
Other debtors 900 900
42,553 56,943
8. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
2025 2024
£ £
Net obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts 2,791 2,791
Trade creditors 27,511 22,466
Other taxes and social security 75,874 55,770
Other creditors 27,903 24,227
Accruals and deferred income 3,000 2,700
137,079 107,954
Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts falling due within one year are secured over the assets to which they relate.
9. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year
2025 2024
£ £
Net obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts 5,750 8,541
Other creditors 15,167 29,167
20,917 37,708
Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts falling due after one year are secured over the assets to which they relate.
10. Share Capital
2025 2024
£ £
Allotted, Called up and fully paid 100 100
11. Other Commitments
The total of future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as following:
2025 2024
£ £
Not later than one year 7,635 7,635
Later than one year and not later than five years 2,237 8,948
9,872 16,583
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