Company registration number 02985545 (England and Wales)
EURO SELF DRIVE LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
EURO SELF DRIVE LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Accountants' report
1
Balance sheet
2 - 3
Notes to the financial statements
4 - 8
EURO SELF DRIVE LIMITED
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON THE PREPARATION OF THE UNAUDITED STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF EURO SELF DRIVE LIMITED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have prepared for your approval the financial statements of Euro Self Drive Limited for the year ended 31 December 2024 which comprise, the balance sheet and the related notes from the company’s accounting records and from information and explanations you have given us.
As a practising member firm of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), we are subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed at https://www.icaew.com/regulation.
This report is made solely to the board of directors of Euro Self Drive Limited, as a body, in accordance with the terms of our engagement letter dated 15 April 2021. Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the financial statements of Euro Self Drive Limited and state those matters that we have agreed to state to the board of directors of Euro Self Drive Limited, as a body, in this report in accordance with ICAEW Technical Release 07/16 AAF. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than Euro Self Drive Limited and its board of directors as a body, for our work or for this report.
It is your duty to ensure that Euro Self Drive Limited has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare statutory financial statements that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit of Euro Self Drive Limited. You consider that Euro Self Drive Limited is exempt from the statutory audit requirement for the year.
We have not been instructed to carry out an audit or a review of the financial statements of Euro Self Drive Limited. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the statutory financial statements.
Carpenter Box
30 September 2025
Chartered Accountants
Amelia House
Crescent Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 1RL
EURO SELF DRIVE LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
4
5,563,725
4,400,966
Current assets
Debtors
5
832,268
976,334
Cash at bank and in hand
282,241
524,989
1,114,509
1,501,323
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(1,668,541)
(1,436,597)
Net current (liabilities)/assets
(554,032)
64,726
Total assets less current liabilities
5,009,693
4,465,692
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
7
(1,507,329)
(1,509,228)
Provisions for liabilities
(681,700)
(414,900)
Net assets
2,820,664
2,541,564
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
8
10,000
10,000
Revaluation reserve
94,993
Profit and loss reserves
2,810,664
2,436,571
Total equity
2,820,664
2,541,564
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
For the financial year ended 31 December 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The member has not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
EURO SELF DRIVE LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
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The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 30 September 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr B F Smithson
Director
Company registration number 02985545 (England and Wales)
EURO SELF DRIVE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Euro Self Drive Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 5 Peveril Court, 6-8 London Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 8JE.
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 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 a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The directors have considered relevant information, including the company’s principal risks and uncertainties, the annual budget, forecast future cash flows and the impact of subsequent events in making their assessment. trueThe directors will also provide their continued support in meeting the company's liabilities as needed. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that would result from a withdrawal of the directors' support.
Based on these assessments and having regard to the resources available to the entity, the directors have concluded that there is no material uncertainty and that they can continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual report and financial statements.
1.3
Turnover
Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration receivable for 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.
Turnover relating to contract hire is recognised equally over the contract term; turnover from vehicle rentals are recognised when all contractual obligations have been met.
1.4
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:
Land and buildings freehold
2% per annum on a straight line basis
Plant and machinery
25% per annum on a straight line basis
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
15% per annum on a straight line basis
Computer equipment
33% per annum on a straight line basis
Motor vehicles
20-25% per annum on a straight line basis
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.
EURO SELF DRIVE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
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.
1.6
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.
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.
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.
1.7
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.
1.8
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.
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.
1.9
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
1.10
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.11
Leases
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
EURO SELF DRIVE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.
Rental income from operating leases is recognised on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised on a straight line basis over the lease term.
1.12
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.
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Employees
The average monthly number of persons employed by the company during the year was 9 (2023 - 8).
4
Tangible fixed assets
Land and buildings freehold
Plant and machinery
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
Computer equipment
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
252,674
82,234
31,160
8,441
5,993,735
6,368,244
Additions
832,541
45,715
2,983
2,019,543
2,900,782
Disposals
(182,148)
(2,643)
(1,525,455)
(1,710,246)
At 31 December 2024
903,067
125,306
31,160
11,424
6,487,823
7,558,780
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
49,216
53,340
20,818
8,306
1,835,598
1,967,278
Depreciation charged in the year
10,473
14,980
3,197
724
682,958
712,332
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(44,941)
(2,643)
(636,971)
(684,555)
At 31 December 2024
14,748
65,677
24,015
9,030
1,881,585
1,995,055
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
888,319
59,629
7,145
2,394
4,606,238
5,563,725
At 31 December 2023
203,458
28,894
10,342
135
4,158,137
4,400,966
EURO SELF DRIVE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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5
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
371,014
400,794
Amounts owed by group undertakings
230,932
242,754
Other debtors
230,322
332,786
832,268
976,334
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Trade creditors
251,733
115,986
Taxation and social security
75,387
127,098
Other creditors
1,341,421
1,193,513
1,668,541
1,436,597
Included within other creditors is an amount of £1,176,760 (2023 - £909,924) relating to hire purchase agreements.The amounts are secured over the related assets.
7
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2024
2023
£
£
Other creditors
1,507,329
1,509,228
The other creditors relate to hire purchase agreements which are secured over the related assets.
8
Called up share capital
2024
2023
2024
2023
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
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Operating lease commitments
Lessee
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
718,981
763,981
EURO SELF DRIVE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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10
Directors' transactions
Description
% Rate
Opening balance
Interest charged
Amounts repaid
Closing balance
£
£
£
£
Directors loan
-
268,925
8,544
(124,632)
152,837
268,925
8,544
(124,632)
152,837
The above noted directors loan has been fully repaid post year-end.