Company Registration No. 06444980 (England and Wales)
PURPLE WIFI LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 JANUARY 2025
31 January 2025
PM+M Solutions for Business LLP
Chartered Accountants
First Floor, Sandringham House
Hollins Brook Park, Pilsworth Road
Bury
BL9 8RN
PURPLE WIFI LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
Mr P Lee
Mr G Wheeldon
Mr S Bossons
Company number
06444980
Registered office
PM+M Solutions for Business LLP
First Floor, Sandringham House
Hollins Brook Park, Pilsworth Road
Bury
BL9 8RN
Auditor
PM+M Solutions for Business LLP
First Floor, Sandringham House
Hollins Brook Park, Pilsworth Road
Bury
BL9 8RN
PURPLE WIFI LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Directors' report
3 - 4
Independent auditor's report
5 - 8
Statement of income and retained earnings
9
Balance sheet
10
Notes to the financial statements
11 - 22
PURPLE WIFI LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 January 2025.
Review of the business
The year ended 31 January 2025 was another year of strong performance for Purple, which saw revenues for the year increase year on year from £10.9m to £12.6m, representing a growth of 15.6%. This growth was driven by our strong recurring revenue base, as well as some large new customers coming on board. We welcomed brands such as Whitbread Plc, European Tour Group, and LA Natural History Museum as customers.
Gross Margin continued to improve, with an increase from 92.8% to 93.9%. This was a result of scale efficiencies and significant optimization improvements in hosting and processing. Spend actually reduced by 1.8% in a period where revenues increased 15.6%.
Overhead spend in the year increased from £10.1m to £11.4m, a 12.9% increase. Overhead spend is carefully monitored and in January 2025 we made the decision to reduce headcount by approximately 20%, this was to ensure the business is operating as lean and efficiently as possible. This reduction in headcount had little to no impact on the year ending January 25, with benefit of the cost savings to be realised in the following year.
As a result of the strong revenue growth and careful cost management, the company generated a profit at adjusted EBITDA level of £1.38m in the year, a significant improvement from modest loss of £230k recorded in the previous year.
During the year, we continued to work closely with, and strengthen our relationships with leading global Service Providers, such as Verizon, AT&T, BT and Telmex.
Principal risks and uncertainties
The Company faces several key risks that could impact its performance. These include reliance on IT systems, where any failure or cyber incident could disrupt operations—mitigated through ongoing investment in security and resilience. Attracting and retaining skilled employees remains a priority, addressed through competitive benefits and development initiatives.
Global economic uncertainty, including inflation and geopolitical instability, may impact client budgets and project pipelines. The Company is also exposed to financial risks, particularly interest rate fluctuations, which are managed through regular monitoring of market conditions.
Development and performance
Product development in the year focused on continued building of a new generation of our wayfinding product with enhanced accuracy and a much-improved user experience, alongside this have invested in our core WiFi offering with investment into the platform; the new cross-product launchpad with cross-product user accounts and licensing, a new separated analytics platform, and allowing data ingest; all of which combined gave us more more flexibility in how we sell our product and gave us a digital ecosystem to build our future roadmap on.
The end of the financial year also saw us start focussing on the Purple ConneX app build; Purple ConneX will allow users to connect to Wi-Fi seamlessly and securely via a simple, user friendly app. These innovations continue to help Purple stay ahead of the competition and meet the evolving needs of its customers.
Future outlook
Purple will continue to prioritise revenue growth by expanding its presence in key international markets, particularly in the US and Europe. Alongside international expansion, Purple will focus on creating density of Purple customers in UK cities, with city focussed sales approach to partners, SMB customers, and large public venues. The company will also focus on developing new strategic partnerships, enhancing its product offerings, and delivering exceptional value to its customers worldwide.
As we scale our operations, we will remain committed to improving, standardising, and automating our internal processes to drive efficiency and support our growth objectives.
With the support of BGF and our strong financial performance this year, Purple is well-positioned for continued success in 2025 and beyond.
PURPLE WIFI LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
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Mr G Wheeldon
Director
30 October 2025
PURPLE WIFI LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 January 2025.
Principal activities
The principal activity of the company continued to be that of providing cloud-based platforms.
Results and dividends
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:
Mr P Lee
Mr G Wheeldon
Mr S Bossons
Auditor
PM+M Solutions for Business LLP were appointed as auditor to the company and in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006, a resolution proposing that they be re-appointed will be put at a General Meeting.
Statement of directors' responsibilities
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; and
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.
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.
Medium-sized companies exemption
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the medium-sized companies exemption.
PURPLE WIFI LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
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On behalf of the board
Mr G Wheeldon
Director
30 October 2025
PURPLE WIFI LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBER OF PURPLE WIFI LIMITED
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Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Purple WIFI Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 31 January 2025 which comprise the statement of income and retained earnings, the balance sheet 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 January 2025 and of its profit 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.
PURPLE WIFI LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBER OF PURPLE WIFI LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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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.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.
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, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.
We identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and then design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, including obtaining audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
PURPLE WIFI LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBER OF PURPLE WIFI LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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Identifying and assessing potential risks related to irregularities
In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we have considered the following:
the nature of the industry and sector, control environment and business performance including the design of the Company's remuneration policies, key drivers for directors’ remuneration, bonus levels and performance targets;
results of our enquiries of management about their own identification and assessment of the risks of irregularities;
the matters discussed among the audit engagement team and relevant specialists regarding how and where fraud might occur in the financial statements and any potential indicators of fraud;
any matters we identified having obtained and reviewed the Company's documentation of their policies and procedures relating to:
identifying, evaluating and complying with laws and regulations and whether they were aware of any instances of non-compliance;
detecting and responding to the risks of fraud and whether they have knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud;
the internal controls established to mitigate risks of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations.
As a result of these procedures, we considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the organisation for fraud and identified the greatest potential for fraud in the following areas: timing of recognition of commercial income, posting of unusual journals and complex transactions; and manipulating the Company's performance profit measures and other key performance indicators to meet remuneration targets and externally communicated targets. In common with all audits under ISAs (UK), we are also required to perform specific procedures to respond to the risk of management override.
We also obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that the Company operates in, focusing on provisions of those laws and regulations that had a direct effect on the determination of material amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The key laws and regulations we considered in this context included UK Companies Act, employment law, health and safety regulations, pensions legislation and tax legislation.
Audit response to risks identified
Our procedures to respond to risks identified included the following:
reviewing the financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with provisions of relevant laws and regulations described as having a direct effect on the financial statements;
enquiring of management concerning actual and potential litigation and claims;
performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud;
reading minutes of meetings of those charged with governance and reviewing correspondence with HMRC; and
in addressing the identified risks of fraud through management override of controls, testing the appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustments; assessing whether the judgements made in making accounting estimates are indicative of a potential bias; and evaluating the business rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of business.
Owing to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk that we may not have detected some material misstatements in the financial statements, even though we have properly planned and performed our audit in accordance with auditing standards. For example, the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations (irregularities) is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely the inherently limited procedures required by auditing standards would identify it. In addition, as with any audit, there remained a higher risk of non-detection of irregularities, as these may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal controls. We are not responsible for preventing non-compliance and cannot be expected to detect non-compliance with all laws and regulations.
PURPLE WIFI LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBER OF PURPLE WIFI LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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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.
Other matters which we are required to address
The prior period financial statements were not audited, however we have obtained sufficient appropriate audit evidence that the opening balances do not contain misstatements, that materially affect the current periods financial statements.
This report is made solely to the company's member 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 member those matters we are required to state to the member 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 member, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Chris Read FCCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of PM+M Solutions for Business LLP, Statutory Auditor
Chartered Accountants
PM+M Solutions for Business LLP
First Floor, Sandringham House
Hollins Brook Park, Pilsworth Road
Bury
BL9 8RN
30 October 2025
PURPLE WIFI LIMITED
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
12,564,933
10,872,072
Cost of sales
(768,942)
(783,076)
Gross profit
11,795,991
10,088,996
Administrative expenses
(10,612,347)
(9,346,083)
Other operating income
176,247
138,678
Exceptional item
4
(1,129,500)
Operating profit/(loss)
5
1,359,891
(247,909)
Interest receivable and similar income
8
45,800
25,894
Interest payable and similar expenses
9
(570,160)
(532,295)
Profit/(loss) before taxation
835,531
(754,310)
Tax on profit/(loss)
10
23,463
376,462
Profit/(loss) for the financial year
858,994
(377,848)
Retained earnings brought forward
(24,712,028)
(24,334,180)
Retained earnings carried forward
(23,853,034)
(24,712,028)
The profit and loss account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.
PURPLE WIFI LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 JANUARY 2025
31 January 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
12
53,276
40,096
Current assets
Debtors
13
3,280,517
3,197,671
Cash at bank and in hand
1,671,229
1,990,234
4,951,746
5,187,905
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
14
(7,973,332)
(9,734,312)
Net current liabilities
(3,021,586)
(4,546,407)
Total assets less current liabilities
(2,968,310)
(4,506,311)
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
15
(20,884,624)
(20,205,617)
Net liabilities
(23,852,934)
(24,711,928)
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
19
100
100
Profit and loss reserves
(23,853,034)
(24,712,028)
Total equity
(23,852,934)
(24,711,928)
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions relating to medium-sized companies.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 30 October 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr G Wheeldon
Director
Company registration number 06444980 (England and Wales)
PURPLE WIFI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Purple WIFI Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is PM+M Solutions for Business LLP, First Floor, Sandringham House, Hollins Brook Park, Pilsworth Road, Bury, BL9 8RN.
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.
This company is a qualifying entity for the purposes of FRS 102, being a member of a group where the parent of that group prepares publicly available consolidated financial statements, including this company, which are intended to give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the group. The company has therefore taken advantage of exemptions from the following disclosure requirements:
Section 7 ‘Statement of Cash Flows’: Presentation of a statement of cash flow and related notes and disclosures;
Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instrument Issues: Interest income/expense and net gains/losses for financial instruments not measured at fair value; basis of determining fair values; details of collateral, loan defaults or breaches, details of hedges, hedging fair value changes recognised in profit or loss and in other comprehensive income;
Section 26 ‘Share based Payment’: Share-based payment expense charged to profit or loss, reconciliation of opening and closing number and weighted average exercise price of share options, how the fair value of options granted was measured, measurement and carrying amount of liabilities for cash-settled share-based payments, explanation of modifications to arrangements;
Section 33 ‘Related Party Disclosures’: Compensation for key management personnel.
The financial statements of the company are consolidated in the financial statements of So Purple Group Limited. These consolidated financial statements are available from its registered office, PM+M Solutions for Business LLP, First Floor, Sandringham House, Hollins Brook Park, Pilsworth Road, Bury, BL9 8RN.
PURPLE WIFI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.2
Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, and at least for the next 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements.true
This assessment is supported by the following key factors:
Current Profitability: Purple WiFi Limited has returned to profitability, reporting an adjusted EBITDA profit of £1.38m for the year ended 31 January 2025. This reflects a sustainable business model underpinned by strong recurring revenues and operational efficiencies.
Positive Cash Flow Forecasts: Internal forecasts and cash flow projections indicate that the Company will maintain sufficient liquidity throughout the forecast period. Financial controls are robust and the Company regularly reviews its financial position to ensure continued operational efficiency.
Supportive Shareholder Base: The Company benefits from a strong and supportive shareholder base which provides a foundation of financial stability and access to further equity investment should the need arise.
Considering these factors, the Directors are confident that Purple WiFi Limited has the financial resources and external support necessary to meet its liabilities as they fall due and to continue its operations for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the going concern basis of accounting remains appropriate in preparing these financial statements.
1.3
Turnover
Turnover comprises sales of services provided to customers net of value added tax and other sales taxes, less an appropriate deduction for actual and expected returns and discounts. Turnover is recognised when performance obligations are satisfied and the control of 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:
Turnover from distinct licences for the provision of Wi-fi and information technology services is recognised in the period the licence is delivered and spread on a monthly basis over the agreed contract term.
1.4
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill
Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.
Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably; the intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights; and the intangible asset is separable from the entity.
Amortisation 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:
Goodwill
Fully amortised
1.5
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.
PURPLE WIFI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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:
Fixtures and fittings
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.
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.
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.
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.
PURPLE WIFI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.
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.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.9
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.
1.10
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.
PURPLE WIFI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.11
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.12
Government grants
Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the grants will be received.
A grant that specifies performance conditions is recognised in income when the performance conditions are met. Where a grant does not specify performance conditions it is recognised in income when the proceeds are received or receivable. A grant received before the recognition criteria are satisfied is recognised as a liability.
1.13
Foreign exchange
Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the last day in the month. 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 are included in the profit and loss account for the period.
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.
There are no material judgements or key sources of estimation uncertainty.
3
Turnover and other revenue
2025
2024
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Recurring Licence Subscriptions
11,654,813
10,328,468
Recurring Professional Services
187,708
-
One Off Professional Services
722,412
543,604
12,564,933
10,872,072
2025
2024
£
£
Turnover analysed by geographical market
UK
4,097,921
3,261,622
ROW
8,467,012
7,610,450
12,564,933
10,872,072
PURPLE WIFI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
3
Turnover and other revenue
(Continued)
- 16 -
2025
2024
£
£
Other revenue
Interest income
45,800
25,894
Grants received
7,018
4
Exceptional item
2025
2024
£
£
Expenditure
Exceptional finance costs
-
1,129,500
Exceptional finance costs consist of arrangement fees and associated professional advisor fees. These one-off costs were incurred directly in connection with securing the investment from BGF (Business Growth Fund) and are classified as exceptional as they do not relate to the Group's routine operational financing activities.
5
Operating profit/(loss)
2025
2024
Operating profit/(loss) for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
£
£
Exchange (gains)/losses
(44,199)
184,068
Government grants
(7,018)
Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of the company's financial statements
15,000
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
23,971
17,183
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
768
2,415
6
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2025
2024
Number
Number
Directors
3
3
Administrative
73
67
Total
76
70
PURPLE WIFI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
6
Employees
(Continued)
- 17 -
Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
2025
2024
£
£
Wages and salaries
5,156,390
4,600,124
Social security costs
617,064
581,586
Pension costs
199,793
160,897
5,973,247
5,342,607
7
Directors' remuneration
2025
2024
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
361,822
314,060
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
72,447
50,849
434,269
364,909
Remuneration disclosed above include the following amounts paid to the highest paid director:
2025
2024
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
243,664
213,813
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
53,165
48,414
8
Interest receivable and similar income
2025
2024
£
£
Interest income
Interest on bank deposits
45,800
25,894
9
Interest payable and similar expenses
2025
2024
£
£
Interest on bank overdrafts and loans
564
674
Interest payable to group undertakings
557,841
530,745
Other interest
11,755
876
570,160
532,295
PURPLE WIFI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
- 18 -
10
Taxation
2025
2024
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
(103,537)
(290,718)
Adjustments in respect of prior periods
(254,119)
Total UK current tax
(103,537)
(544,837)
Foreign current tax on profits for the current period
80,074
182,460
Total current tax
(23,463)
(362,377)
Deferred tax
Adjustment in respect of prior periods
(14,085)
Total tax credit
(23,463)
(376,462)
The actual credit for the year can be reconciled to the expected charge/(credit) for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:
2025
2024
£
£
Profit/(loss) before taxation
835,531
(754,310)
Expected tax charge/(credit) based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2024: 24.03%)
208,883
(181,261)
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
6,706
3,572
Adjustments in respect of prior years
(254,119)
Effect of change in corporation tax rate
11,684
Group relief
261,278
377,628
Permanent capital allowances in excess of depreciation
267
Research and development tax credit
155,306
362,232
Other permanent differences
(20,018)
(48,976)
Effect of overseas tax rates
80,074
182,460
Deferred tax adjustments in respect of prior years
(14,085)
Movement in deferred tax not recognised
(192,183)
(301,179)
Additional deduction for R&D expenditure
(523,509)
(514,685)
Taxation credit for the year
(23,463)
(376,462)
PURPLE WIFI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
- 19 -
11
Intangible fixed assets
Goodwill
£
Cost
At 1 February 2024 and 31 January 2025
1,583
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 February 2024 and 31 January 2025
1,583
Carrying amount
At 31 January 2025
At 31 January 2024
12
Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures and fittings
£
Cost
At 1 February 2024
288,210
Additions
37,919
Disposals
(212,789)
At 31 January 2025
113,340
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 February 2024
248,114
Depreciation charged in the year
23,971
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(212,021)
At 31 January 2025
60,064
Carrying amount
At 31 January 2025
53,276
At 31 January 2024
40,096
13
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
2,858,837
2,492,836
Corporation tax recoverable
103,231
292,106
Amounts owed by group undertakings
2,900
2,300
Other debtors
25,631
2,088
Prepayments and accrued income
289,918
408,341
3,280,517
3,197,671
PURPLE WIFI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
13
Debtors
(Continued)
- 20 -
Amounts owed from group companies are unsecured and repayable on demand. Interest is calculated annually at a rate of 3%.
14
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Other borrowings
16
10,000
10,000
Trade creditors
314,532
578,094
Taxation and social security
482,005
411,035
Deferred income
17
6,652,666
6,655,634
Other creditors
61,897
35,585
Accruals and deferred income
452,232
2,043,964
7,973,332
9,734,312
15
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Other borrowings
16
5,591
15,675
Amounts owed to group undertakings
19,152,524
18,222,245
Deferred income
17
1,726,509
1,967,697
20,884,624
20,205,617
Amounts owed to group companies are unsecured with interest payable which is calculated annually at a rate of 3%.
16
Secured Creditors
2025
2024
£
£
Secured Creditors
15,591
25,675
Payable within one year
10,000
10,000
Payable after one year
5,591
15,675
A loan outstanding amounting to £15,591 (2024 - £25,675) is secured by government guarantee.
PURPLE WIFI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
- 21 -
17
Deferred income
2025
2024
£
£
Other deferred income
8,379,175
8,623,331
Included in the financial statements as follows:
Current liabilities
6,652,666
6,655,634
Non-current liabilities
1,726,509
1,967,697
8,379,175
8,623,331
18
Retirement benefit schemes
2025
2024
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
199,793
160,897
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.
19
Share capital
2025
2024
2025
2024
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary share of £1 each
100
100
100
100
20
Related party transactions
The company is exempt under FRS 102 from disclosing related party transactions with wholly owned entities within the same group.true
21
Operating lease commitments
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:
2025
2024
£
£
Within 1 year
9,800
11,111
PURPLE WIFI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
- 22 -
22
Ultimate controlling party
The immediate parent undertaking is Purple Wifi Holdings Limited, a company registered in England. The ultimate parent undertaking and controlling party of the largest and smallest group that includes the company and for which group financial statements are prepared is So Purple Group Limited, a company registered in England, Consolidated financial statements of the group can be requested from the registered office, PM+M Solutions for Business LLP, First Floor, Sandringham House, Hollins Brook Park, Pilsworth Road, Bury, BL9 8RN.
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