Company registration number SC071827 (Scotland)
FITSHOP UK LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS LAIDIR LEISURE LIMITED)
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
FITSHOP UK LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS LAIDIR LEISURE LIMITED)
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
C Grau
B Schenkel
S Campmann
A Gray
Company number
SC071827
Registered office
3 Rutherglen Links
Rutherglen Links Business Park
Farmeloan Road
Glasgow
United Kingdom
G73 1DF
Auditor
Azets Audit Services
Titanium 1
Kings Inch Place
Renfrew
United Kingdom
PA4 8WF
FITSHOP UK LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS LAIDIR LEISURE LIMITED)
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Directors' report
3
Directors' responsibilities statement
4
Independent auditor's report
5 - 7
Statement of comprehensive income
8
Balance sheet
9
Statement of changes in equity
10
Statement of cash flows
11
Notes to the financial statements
12 - 23
FITSHOP UK LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS LAIDIR LEISURE LIMITED)
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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The directors present the Strategic Report with the financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Change of company name
On the 26th of February 2024 the company changed its name from Laidir Leisure Ltd. to Fitshop UK Ltd.
Review of the business
The principal activity of the company is the provision of cardio fitness machines, strength/weights equipment and fitness accessories to retail and commercial markets. The business operates through its retail store network across the UK, from our Head office location, warehouse and via our online web shop.
The results for the year are shown on the Statement of Comprehensive income. The loss for the year before taxation is £1,195,101 (2023 Loss of £1,569,930).
The company fully expects its principal activity to continue for the foreseeable future and while the result for the year shows an operating loss, this was not unexpected as the business continues to face pressures in a challenging consumer environment.
Business environment
Revenue for the year ended 31 December 2024 increased by 20% to £18.7m (2023: £15.6m), reflecting a strong contribution from the retail store portfolio and continued investment in product ranges and stock availability. Online sales delivered modest growth, notwithstanding challenges associated with the technical transition to the Fitshop brand.
Gross profit improved from 27% to 30%, reflecting both better supply chain efficiencies and favourable foreign exchange movements in the second half of the year. At the same time, administrative expenses increased to £6.8m (2023: £5.8m), mainly due to higher marketing spend from the rebrand and rising payroll costs in a highly competitive labour market.
As a result, the company recorded a pre-tax loss of £1.19m (2023: £1.57m). Importantly, the balance sheet remains healthy, with adequate liquidity and a solid stock position providing a platform for future growth in 2025.
Future Prospects
The operating environment is expected to remain challenging in 2025, with household cost pressures and potential tax increases weighing on consumer sentiment. Notwithstanding these conditions, the business is well positioned to deliver further progress. Brand awareness of Fitshop continues to strengthen, and a new store in Birmingham opened in April 2025.
The business will continue to broaden its product offering through partnerships with leading global suppliers, while ongoing enhancements to our logistics network will expand delivery and installation options, further improving the customer experience.
FITSHOP UK LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS LAIDIR LEISURE LIMITED)
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Principal risks and uncertainties
The principal risks facing the company are:
Economic, Supply chain and competitive risk
While there are some indicators of market improvement, there is also potential risk that any growth may slow if the UK government deliver a higher tax burden on consumers and businesses.
Despite the stabilisation of global supply chains since the COVID era, regional conflicts, high energy costs, and evolving legislative requirements may still introduce some uncertainty. However, the Fitshop Group’s strong relationships with global suppliers and our strategic positioning of employees near key manufacturers will enable us to adapt effectively to shifting supply and logistics demands, ensuring continuity of supply. The company’s balance sheet is robust enough, with sufficient reserves and stock holdings, to weather short-term disruptions in supply chains and economic fluctuations in the UK retail market.
New competitors continue to enter the UK fitness market, however, the Fitshop Group's global purchasing power, extensive product range, and experienced team will ensure the business continues to deliver exceptional service and quality to meet customers' needs.
Exchange rate risk
The economic conditions in the UK will continue to impact the key currencies the company trades in. The company will continue to mitigate, as far as is possible, fluctuations in exchange rates through hedging and retail price adjustments.
Financial key performance indicators
Our key performance indicators are turnover and gross profit margin. Turnover has grown by 19.9% year on year from £15,627,759 to £18,742,266 in 2024 as a result of improving customer demand and growth in retail sales.
Our gross profit margin has increased to 30.31% in 2024 from 26.95% in 2023. This was primarily as a result of supply chain price decreases from a stabilisation of inbound freight costs and purchase price improvements from currency exchange and in the cost of goods.
B Schenkel
Director
23 September 2025
FITSHOP UK LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS LAIDIR LEISURE LIMITED)
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Principal activities
The principal activity of the company is the provision of fitness, strength and weights equipment, accessories and sport nutrition to retail and commercial markets.
Results and dividends
The results for the year are set out on page 8.
No ordinary dividends were paid. The directors do not recommend payment of a final dividend.
Directors
The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:
C Grau
B Schenkel
S Campmann
A Gray
Auditor
The auditor, Azets Audit Services, is deemed to be reappointed under section 487(2) of the Companies Act 2006.
Strategic report
The company has chosen in accordance with Companies Act 2006, s. 414C(11) to set out in the company's strategic report information required by Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, Sch. 7 to be contained in the directors' report. It has done so in respect of the business review, business environment, principal risks and uncertainties, financial key performance indicators, and future prospects.
Statement of disclosure to auditor
So far as each person who was a director at the date of approving this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company’s auditor is unaware. Additionally, the directors individually have taken all the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit information and to establish that the company’s auditor is aware of that information.
On behalf of the board
B Schenkel
Director
23 September 2025
FITSHOP UK LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS LAIDIR LEISURE LIMITED)
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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The directors are responsible for preparing the annual 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 United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). 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 and then apply them consistently;
make judgements 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 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.
FITSHOP UK LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS LAIDIR LEISURE LIMITED)
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF FITSHOP UK LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS LAIDIR LEISURE LIMITED)
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Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Fitshop UK Ltd (formerly known as Laidir Leisure Limited) (the 'company') for the year ended 31 December 2024 which comprise the statement of comprehensive income, the balance sheet, the statement of changes in equity, the statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including 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:
give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 December 2024 and of its loss 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.
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.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. 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. 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 course of 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 this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. 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.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our 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.
FITSHOP UK LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS LAIDIR LEISURE LIMITED)
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF FITSHOP UK LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS LAIDIR LEISURE LIMITED)
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Matters on which we are required to report by exception
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:
adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of directors
As explained more fully in the directors' responsibilities statement, 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.
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
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 auditor's 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 is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.
FITSHOP UK LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS LAIDIR LEISURE LIMITED)
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF FITSHOP UK LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS LAIDIR LEISURE LIMITED)
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Extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above and on the Financial Reporting Council’s website, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud.
We obtain and update our understanding of the entity, its activities, its control environment, and likely future developments, including in relation to the legal and regulatory framework applicable and how the entity is complying with that framework. Based on this understanding, we identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. This includes consideration of the risk of acts by the entity that were contrary to applicable laws and regulations, including fraud.
In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, including fraud, we designed procedures which included:
Enquiry of management and those charged with governance around actual and potential litigation and claims as well as actual, suspected and alleged fraud;
Assessing the extent of compliance with the laws and regulations considered to have a direct material effect on the financial statements or the operations of the company through enquiry and inspection;
Reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations;
Performing audit work over the risk of management bias and override of controls, including testing of journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business and reviewing accounting estimates for indicators of potential bias.
Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, 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 auditor's 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 as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Allison Gibson
Senior Statutory Auditor
For and on behalf of Azets Audit Services
23 September 2025
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
Titanium 1
Kings Inch Place
Renfrew
United Kingdom
PA4 8WF
FITSHOP UK LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS LAIDIR LEISURE LIMITED)
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
18,742,266
15,627,759
Cost of sales
(13,061,142)
(11,416,223)
Gross profit
5,681,124
4,211,536
Administrative expenses
(6,846,590)
(5,751,341)
Operating loss
4
(1,165,466)
(1,539,805)
Interest payable and similar expenses
7
(29,635)
(30,125)
Loss before taxation
(1,195,101)
(1,569,930)
Tax on loss
8
(2,233)
26,854
Loss for the financial year
(1,197,334)
(1,543,076)
The profit and loss account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.
The notes on pages 12 to 23 form part of these financial statements.
FITSHOP UK LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS LAIDIR LEISURE LIMITED)
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
9
886,477
904,711
Current assets
Stocks
10
10,109,321
8,072,091
Debtors
11
2,266,099
2,512,239
Cash at bank and in hand
227,862
1,308,169
12,603,282
11,892,499
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
12
(7,244,866)
(5,426,603)
Net current assets
5,358,416
6,465,896
Total assets less current liabilities
6,244,893
7,370,607
Provisions for liabilities
Provisions
13
127,344
57,957
Deferred tax liability
14
78,976
76,743
(206,320)
(134,700)
Net assets
6,038,573
7,235,907
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
16
100,000
100,000
Profit and loss reserves
5,938,573
7,135,907
Total equity
6,038,573
7,235,907
The notes on pages 12 to 23 form part of these financial statements.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 23 September 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
B Schenkel
Director
Company Registration No. SC071827
FITSHOP UK LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS LAIDIR LEISURE LIMITED)
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Share capital
Profit and loss reserves
Total
£
£
£
Balance at 1 January 2023
100,000
8,678,983
8,778,983
Year ended 31 December 2023:
Loss and total comprehensive income for the year
-
(1,543,076)
(1,543,076)
Balance at 31 December 2023
100,000
7,135,907
7,235,907
Year ended 31 December 2024:
Loss and total comprehensive income for the year
-
(1,197,334)
(1,197,334)
Balance at 31 December 2024
100,000
5,938,573
6,038,573
The notes on pages 12 to 23 form part of these financial statements.
FITSHOP UK LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS LAIDIR LEISURE LIMITED)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash (absorbed by)/generated from operations
20
(1,220,463)
1,326,659
Interest paid
(29,635)
(30,125)
Income taxes refunded/(paid)
334,706
(10,851)
Net cash (outflow)/inflow from operating activities
(915,392)
1,285,683
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(164,915)
(75,727)
Net cash used in investing activities
(164,915)
(75,727)
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
(1,080,307)
1,209,956
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
1,308,169
98,213
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
227,862
1,308,169
The notes on pages 12 to 23 form part of these financial statements.
FITSHOP UK LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS LAIDIR LEISURE LIMITED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Fitshop UK Ltd (formerly known as Laidir Leisure Limited) is a private company limited by shares incorporated in Scotland. The registered office is 3 Rutherglen Links, Rutherglen Links Business Park, Farmeloan Road, Glasgow, United Kingdom, G73 1DF.
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.
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 under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have reviewed the current and future financial position of the company, its cash flows and liquidity position. Following this review, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. This includes ensuring the company has sufficient headroom to meet any additional forecast cash requirements that would be contingent on an extended downturn in activity. Based on the review and the support of its immediate parent company, the directors consider it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis.true
1.3
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.
When cash inflows are deferred and represent a financing arrangement, the fair value of the consideration is the present value of the future receipts. The difference between the fair value of the consideration and the nominal amount received is recognised as interest income.
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.
1.4
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Leasehold land and buildings
10% straight line
Plant and machinery
15% straight line
Fixtures and fittings
15% reducing balance, 25% straight line and 33% straight line
Motor vehicles
25% 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.
FITSHOP UK LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS LAIDIR LEISURE LIMITED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible 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.
1.6
Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell.
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.
At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.
1.7
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.
1.8
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, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, 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 that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.
FITSHOP UK LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS LAIDIR LEISURE LIMITED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.
Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.
If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the company transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.
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 loans from fellow group companies 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.
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.
Other financial liabilities
Derivatives, including interest rate swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts, are not basic financial instruments. Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in profit or loss in finance costs or finance income as appropriate, unless hedge accounting is applied and the hedge is a cash flow hedge.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.9
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.
FITSHOP UK LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS LAIDIR LEISURE LIMITED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.10
Derivatives
The company enters into foreign exchange forward contracts in order to manage its exposure to foreign exchange risk.
Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value at the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured to fair value at each reporting end date. The resulting gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss immediately unless the derivative is designated and effective as a hedging instrument, in which event the timing of the recognition in profit or loss depends on the nature of the hedge relationship.
A derivative with a positive fair value is recognised as a financial asset, whereas a derivative with a negative fair value is recognised as a financial liability.
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 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
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 profit or loss in the period in which it arises.
FITSHOP UK LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS LAIDIR LEISURE LIMITED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.13
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
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.
1.14
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.15
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 leases asset are consumed.
1.16
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.
1.17
Finance costs are charged to the Statement of Comprehensive Income 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.
1.18
All borrowing costs are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income in the year in which they are incurred.
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
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 affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
The estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the financial statements relate to management judgement involved in the determination of accruals and provisions.
FITSHOP UK LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS LAIDIR LEISURE LIMITED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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3
Turnover
2024
2023
£
£
Turnover analysed by geographical market
United Kingdom
18,689,276
15,336,921
Rest of Europe
52,990
290,838
18,742,266
15,627,759
4
Operating loss
2024
2023
Operating loss for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
£
£
Exchange gains
(373)
(34,365)
Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of the company's financial statements
26,850
26,850
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
183,149
198,337
Operating lease charges
922,115
947,374
5
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2024
2023
Number
Number
Administration staff
23
25
Management staff
4
4
Sales staff
39
37
Operations staff
21
19
Total
87
85
Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
2024
2023
£
£
Wages and salaries
2,542,732
2,234,588
Social security costs
222,035
193,278
Pension costs
45,785
40,276
2,810,552
2,468,142
FITSHOP UK LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS LAIDIR LEISURE LIMITED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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6
Directors' remuneration
2024
2023
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
93,637
127,555
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
1,321
991
94,958
128,546
The number of directors for whom retirement benefits are accruing under defined contribution schemes amounted to 1 (2023 - 2).
7
Interest payable and similar expenses
2024
2023
£
£
Interest on financial liabilities measured at amortised cost:
Other interest on financial liabilities
29,635
30,125
8
Taxation
2024
2023
£
£
Current tax
Adjustments in respect of prior periods
(609)
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
2,233
(27,061)
Adjustment in respect of prior periods
816
Total deferred tax
2,233
(26,245)
Total tax charge/(credit)
2,233
(26,854)
FITSHOP UK LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS LAIDIR LEISURE LIMITED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
8
Taxation
(Continued)
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The actual charge/(credit) for the year can be reconciled to the expected credit for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
Loss before taxation
(1,195,101)
(1,569,930)
Expected tax credit based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2023: 23.52%)
(298,775)
(369,256)
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
1,197
Adjustments in respect of prior years
(609)
Group relief
15,434
14,002
Deferred tax adjustments in respect of prior years
816
Fixed asset differences
438
1,826
Remeasurement of deferred tax for changes in tax rates
(22,156)
Movement in deferred tax not recognised
285,136
347,326
Taxation charge/(credit) for the year
2,233
(26,854)
9
Tangible fixed assets
Leasehold land and buildings
Plant and machinery
Fixtures and fittings
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
19,386
60,222
2,333,449
16,059
2,429,116
Additions
164,915
164,915
At 31 December 2024
19,386
60,222
2,498,364
16,059
2,594,031
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
14,426
47,969
1,445,951
16,059
1,524,405
Depreciation charged in the year
1,753
3,977
177,419
183,149
At 31 December 2024
16,179
51,946
1,623,370
16,059
1,707,554
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
3,207
8,276
874,994
886,477
At 31 December 2023
4,960
12,253
887,498
904,711
10
Stocks
2024
2023
£
£
Finished goods and goods for resale
10,109,321
8,072,091
FITSHOP UK LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS LAIDIR LEISURE LIMITED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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11
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
1,457,688
1,436,530
Corporation tax recoverable
324,856
Other debtors
568,626
414,213
Prepayments and accrued income
239,785
336,640
2,266,099
2,512,239
12
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Trade creditors
3,563,840
2,002,010
Amounts owed to group undertakings
1,867,428
2,037,803
Corporation tax
9,850
Other taxation and social security
506,971
501,172
Accruals and deferred income
1,296,777
885,618
7,244,866
5,426,603
The bank holds a bond and floating charge over all assets of the company.
13
Provisions for liabilities
2024
2023
£
£
Warranty and Credit Note provisions
127,344
57,957
Movements on provisions:
Warranty and Credit Note provisions
£
At 1 January 2024
57,957
Additional provisions in the year
69,387
At 31 December 2024
127,344
FITSHOP UK LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS LAIDIR LEISURE LIMITED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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14
Deferred taxation
The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the company and movements thereon:
Liabilities
Liabilities
2024
2023
Balances:
£
£
Timing differences
78,976
76,743
2024
Movements in the year:
£
Liability at 1 January 2024
76,743
Charge to profit or loss
2,233
Liability at 31 December 2024
78,976
15
Retirement benefit schemes
2024
2023
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
45,785
40,276
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.
16
Share capital
2024
2023
2024
2023
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
100,000
100,000
100,000
100,000
Each shareholder is entitled to one vote in any circumstances.
FITSHOP UK LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS LAIDIR LEISURE LIMITED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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17
Operating lease commitments
Lessee
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
Within one year
797,999
816,800
Between two and five years
1,225,582
1,845,325
In over five years
790,932
971,425
2,814,513
3,633,550
18
Related party transactions
Remuneration of key management personnel
The remuneration of key management personnel is as follows.
2024
2023
£
£
Aggregate compensation
429,960
385,329
Transactions with related parties
The balance owed to Sport-Tiedje GmbH at the balance sheet date was £2,875,657 (2023: £2,563,412). The interest charged on the loan in the year was £29,625 (2023: £30,115). During the period, the company made sales to Sport-Tiedje GmbH of £52,990 (2023: £290,838) and purchases from Sport Tiedje GmbH of £535,611 (2023: £175,847).
During the year, the company paid rental charges of £85,000 (2023: £85,000) and insurance costs of £2,425 (2023: £3,275) to First Grau UK Real Estate Ltd, a sister company. At the year end, £nil (2023: £3,931) was due to First Grau UK Real Estate Ltd.
19
Ultimate controlling party
Sport-Tiedje GmbH, a company incorporated in Germany, is the immediate parent through its ownership of the entire issued share capital of the company.
C S J Grau is considered to be the ultimate controlling party through his ownership of 100% of the share capital in the ultimate parent undertaking, Grau Fitness GmbH, a company incorporated in Germany. The registered address of the ultimate parent undertaking is Gustav-Robert-Kirchhoff Str. 14, 24783 Osterroenfeld, Germany. Consolidated accounts are available from this address which include the results of Fitshop UK Ltd.
FITSHOP UK LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS LAIDIR LEISURE LIMITED)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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20
Cash (absorbed by)/generated from operations
2024
2023
£
£
Loss for the year after tax
(1,197,334)
(1,543,076)
Adjustments for:
Taxation charged/(credited)
2,233
(26,854)
Finance costs
29,635
30,125
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
183,149
198,337
Increase/(decrease) in provisions
69,387
(7,240)
Movements in working capital:
(Increase)/decrease in stocks
(2,037,230)
2,357,129
Increase in debtors
(78,716)
(670,906)
Increase in creditors
1,808,413
989,144
Cash (absorbed by)/generated from operations
(1,220,463)
1,326,659
21
Analysis of changes in net debt
1 January 2024
Cash flows
31 December 2024
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
1,308,169
(1,080,307)
227,862
Loan due from group undertakings
(2,037,803)
170,375
(1,867,428)
(729,634)
(909,932)
(1,639,566)
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