Company registration number 09954880 (England and Wales)
ARCHWAY ROADMASTER UK LTD
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
ARCHWAY ROADMASTER UK LTD
CONTENTS
Page
Statement of financial position
1
Statement of changes in equity
2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 10
ARCHWAY ROADMASTER UK LTD
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
- 1 -
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
4
-
0
43,379
Tangible assets
5
1,291,382
1,591,306
1,291,382
1,634,685
Current assets
Stocks
371,244
292,490
Debtors
6
233,403
419,328
Cash at bank and in hand
367,098
49,585
971,745
761,403
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
7
(469,078)
(680,538)
Net current assets
502,667
80,865
Total assets less current liabilities
1,794,049
1,715,550
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
8
(1,884,199)
(1,364,740)
Provisions for liabilities
-
0
(208,608)
Net (liabilities)/assets
(90,150)
142,202
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
5,118
5,118
Share premium account
199,998
199,998
Profit and loss reserves
(295,266)
(62,914)
Total equity
(90,150)
142,202

The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the income statement 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 30 September 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
L Gray
Director
Company Registration No. 09954880
ARCHWAY ROADMASTER UK LTD
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Share capital
Share premium account
Profit and loss reserves
Total
£
£
£
£
Balance at 1 January 2023
5,118
199,998
(83,237)
121,879
Year ended 31 December 2023:
Profit and total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
20,323
20,323
Balance at 31 December 2023
5,118
199,998
(62,914)
142,202
Year ended 31 December 2024:
Loss and total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
(232,352)
(232,352)
Balance at 31 December 2024
5,118
199,998
(295,266)
(90,150)
ARCHWAY ROADMASTER UK LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

Archway Roadmaster UK Ltd is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Woodbine Street, Sunderland, United Kingdom, SR1 2NL.

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

The company had net liabilities of £90,150 (2023: £142,202 net assets) at the balance sheet date. The directors believe that the company's financial statements should be prepared on a going concern basis on the grounds that existing cash reserves, current and future reserves, and support from the Group, will be more than adequate for the company's needs. The directors have considered a period of twelve months from the date of approval of the financial statements. As a result, the directors have truea reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

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.

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
Intangible fixed assets - goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquisition of unincorporated businesses over the fair value of net assets acquired. It is initially recognised as an asset at cost and is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is considered to have a finite useful life and is amortised on a systematic basis over its expected life, which is 10 years.

 

For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to the cash-generating units expected to benefit from the acquisition. Cash-generating units to which goodwill has been allocated are tested for impairment at least annually, or more frequently when there is an indication that the unit may be impaired. If the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than the carrying amount of the unit, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit pro-rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the unit.

1.5
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

ARCHWAY ROADMASTER UK LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 4 -

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 property improvements
5% straight line
Plant and equipment
10-15% straight line
Fixtures and fittings
15%- 33% straight line
Motor vehicles
15% - 25% straight line
Leasing assets
20% reducing balance

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.

1.6
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible 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.

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

 

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

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 profit or loss, 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.

1.7
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.

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.

1.8
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.

ARCHWAY ROADMASTER UK LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 5 -
1.9
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 statement of financial position 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, 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.

1.10
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.

1.11
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 income statement 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.

ARCHWAY ROADMASTER UK LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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 goodwill or 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 income statement, 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.

1.13
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.

 

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

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 statement of financial position 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.

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.

ARCHWAY ROADMASTER UK LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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2
Auditor's remuneration
2024
2023
Fees payable to the company's auditor and associates:
£
£
For audit services
Audit of the financial statements of the company
9,000
9,000
3
Employees

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

2024
2023
Number
Number
Total
30
29
4
Intangible fixed assets
Goodwill
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024
108,449
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
65,070
Amortisation charged for the year
10,846
Impairment losses
32,533
At 31 December 2024
108,449
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
-
0
At 31 December 2023
43,379
ARCHWAY ROADMASTER UK LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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5
Tangible fixed assets
Leasehold property improvements
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Motor vehicles
Leasing assets
Total
£
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
2,931
1,120,739
7,547
47,399
1,777,019
2,955,635
Additions
7,931
-
0
10,393
64,092
-
0
82,416
Disposals
-
0
-
0
-
0
(160,297)
-
0
(160,297)
Transfers
-
0
1,407,892
-
0
369,127
(1,777,019)
-
0
At 31 December 2024
10,862
2,528,631
17,940
320,321
-
0
2,877,754
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
1,211
585,989
3,606
38,776
734,747
1,364,329
Depreciation charged in the year
345
274,285
1,000
45,134
-
0
320,764
Eliminated in respect of disposals
-
0
-
0
-
0
(98,721)
-
0
(98,721)
Transfers
-
0
571,224
-
0
163,523
(734,747)
-
0
At 31 December 2024
1,556
1,431,498
4,606
148,712
-
0
1,586,372
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
9,306
1,097,133
13,334
171,609
-
0
1,291,382
At 31 December 2023
1,720
534,750
3,941
8,623
1,042,272
1,591,306
6
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
104,297
105,838
Other debtors
21,191
-
0
Prepayments and accrued income
107,915
72,777
233,403
178,615
Deferred tax asset (note )
-
0
240,713
233,403
419,328
ARCHWAY ROADMASTER UK LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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7
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Debenture loans
-
0
185,420
Obligations under finance leases
205,108
258,144
Trade creditors
158,215
52,410
Amounts owed to group undertakings
32,524
-
0
Taxation and social security
19,401
88,342
Other creditors
20,322
31,373
Accruals and deferred income
33,508
64,849
469,078
680,538
8
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Debenture loans
-
0
97,382
Obligations under finance leases
235,465
381,984
Amounts owed to group undertakings
1,648,734
885,374
1,884,199
1,364,740

Finance lease payments represent rentals payable by the company for certain items of plant and machinery. Leases include purchase options at the end of the lease period, and no restrictions are placed on the use of the assets. The average lease term is 5 years. All leases are on a fixed repayment basis and no arrangements have been entered into for contingent rental payments.

Amounts owed to group undertakings are unsecured, interest bearing as agreed by parties and are repayable in 2030.

9
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:
Claire Hinshaw ACCA
Statutory Auditor:
Azets Audit Services
10
Financial commitments, guarantees and contingent liabilities

Included in the statement of financial position are unpaid pension contributions of £4,749 (2023 - £3,851).

ARCHWAY ROADMASTER UK LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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11
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
£
£
55,000
-
0
12
Related party transactions

The company undertook related party transactions with wholly owned members of the Velocity Roads Group Limited (previously Velocity Works Limited) group during the year and has taken the exemption from disclosure of these transactions available under paragraph 33.1A of FRS 102.

13
Parent company

Following acquisition on 29 July 2024, the company's immediate parent is Velocity UK Limited, incorporated in England & Wales.

 

The ultimate parent is Velocity Roads Group Limited (previously Velocity Works Limited), incorporated in England & Wales.

 

The most senior parent entity producing publicly available financial statements is Velocity Roads Group Limited (previously Velocity Works Limited). These financial statements are available upon request from Woodbine Street, Sunderland, SR1 2NL.

 

The ultimate controlling party is John Peter Reece and Susan Elizabeth Reece.

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