Company registration number SC089309 (Scotland)
CITY LINK DEVELOPMENT CO LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
CITY LINK DEVELOPMENT CO LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 8
CITY LINK DEVELOPMENT CO LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 MARCH 2025
31 March 2025
- 1 -
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3
388
579
Investment property
4
10,650,000
10,602,000
10,650,388
10,602,579
Current assets
Stocks
278,249
278,249
Debtors
5
154,826
146,279
Cash at bank and in hand
213,244
204,866
646,319
629,394
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(268,333)
(432,655)
Net current assets
377,986
196,739
Total assets less current liabilities
11,028,374
10,799,318
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
7
(3,759,489)
(3,649,143)
Provisions for liabilities
(618,137)
(617,868)
Net assets
6,650,748
6,532,307
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
1,045,243
1,045,243
Share premium account
2,482,759
2,482,759
Profit and loss reserves
8
3,122,746
3,004,305
Total equity
6,650,748
6,532,307
CITY LINK DEVELOPMENT CO LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT
31 MARCH 2025
31 March 2025
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For the financial year ended 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 of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

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.

These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 14 October 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
Sir J S Harvie
Director
Company registration number SC089309 (Scotland)
CITY LINK DEVELOPMENT CO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

City Link Development Co Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in Scotland. The registered office is Unit K, Woodville Court Industrial Estate, 22 Woodville Street, Glasgow, G51 2RL.

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, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2
Going concern

Atruet 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. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

 

The company meets its day to day working capital requirements through existing loan facilities and support from related parties. Management monitor and manage future liquidity with cash flow forecasts.

 

The current and future financial position of the company, its cash flows and liquidity position have been reviewed by the directors. In addition the company continues and forecasts to continue to meet its bank covenants for the next 12 months. The directors are confident in the carrying value of the investment properties and do not consider there to be any factors impacting on their carrying value.

The directors are confident that the current banking facilities and support of the directors and related companies is sufficient to allow the company to meet its liabilities as they fall due for a period of 12 months from approval of these financial statements. Based on this the directors consider it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis.

1.3
Turnover

Revenue comprises sales of goods or services provided to customers net of value added tax and other sales taxes, less an appropriate deduction for actual and expected returns and discounts. Revenue is recognised when performance obligations are satisfied and the control of goods or services is transferred to the buyer. Where the performance obligation is satisfied over time, revenue is recognised in accordance with its progress towards complete satisfaction of that performance obligation.

 

When cash inflows are deferred and represent a financing arrangement, the promised consideration is adjusted for the effects of the time value of money, which is recognised as interest income.

The nature, timing of satisfaction of performance obligations and significant payment terms of the company's major sources of revenue are as follows:

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.

CITY LINK DEVELOPMENT CO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 4 -

Revenue from contracts for the provision of professional services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion when the stage of completion, costs incurred and costs to complete can be estimated reliably. The stage of completion is calculated by comparing costs incurred, mainly in relation to contractual hourly staff rates and materials, as a proportion of total costs. Where the outcome cannot be estimated reliably, revenue is recognised only to the extent of the expenses recognised that are recoverable.

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:

Plant and equipment
25% on reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings
25% on reducing balance
Computers
33% on 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.

1.5
Investment property

Investment property, which is property held to earn rentals and/or for capital appreciation, is initially recognised at cost, which includes the purchase cost and any directly attributable expenditure. Subsequently it is measured at fair value at the reporting end date. Changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss.

1.6
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.

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.

CITY LINK DEVELOPMENT CO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 5 -
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.

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.

1.10
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 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 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.

1.11
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.

CITY LINK DEVELOPMENT CO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.12
Leases
As lessee

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.

2
Employees

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

2025
2024
Number
Number
Total
3
1
3
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025
25,695
56,751
579
83,025
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2024
25,695
56,751
-
0
82,446
Depreciation charged in the year
-
0
-
0
191
191
At 31 March 2025
25,695
56,751
191
82,637
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
-
0
-
0
388
388
At 31 March 2024
-
0
-
0
579
579
4
Investment property
2025
£
Fair value
At 1 April 2024
10,602,000
Additions
48,000
At 31 March 2025
10,650,000

The directors believe that the value of the investment property shown within the financial statements represents the current market value. The valuation was made on an open market value basis by reference to market evidence of transaction prices for similar properties. The value of the properties on cost basis is £7,244,603 (2024:£7,244,603)

CITY LINK DEVELOPMENT CO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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5
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
59,260
57,810
Prepayments and accrued income
56,415
49,318
115,675
107,128
2025
2024
Amounts falling due after more than one year:
£
£
Other debtors
39,151
39,151
Total debtors
154,826
146,279
6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Bank loans
111,667
255,667
Trade creditors
33,086
33,181
Corporation tax
2,228
2,399
Other taxation and social security
28,098
32,055
Other creditors
30,404
22,280
Accruals and deferred income
62,850
87,073
268,333
432,655
7
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
3,200,000
2,907,465
Amounts owed to group undertakings
559,489
741,678
3,759,489
3,649,143

The long-term loans are secured by standard security over properties and a bond and floating charge over the assets of the group. There is a cross guarantee with Linthouse Business Park Limited, and Glasgow Business Park Limited.

8
Profit and loss reserves

Included within retained earnings are non-distributable reserves of £3,856,645 (2024:£3,844,339).

9
Related party transactions
CITY LINK DEVELOPMENT CO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
9
Related party transactions
(Continued)
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Other information

At 31 March 2025 the company owed other related parties £720,338 (2024:£702,527).

10
Directors' transactions

Loans to directors are made interest free with no fixed terms of repayment.

11
Parent company

The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBC Construction and Property Group Limited, the ultimate parent undertaking and a company in which Sir J S Harvie CBE is a controlling shareholder. The company is registered in Scotland with a registered office at is Unit K, Woodville Court Industrial Estate, 22 Woodville Street, Glasgow, G51 2RL.

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