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ST EVAL CANDLE CO LTD




ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

































ST EVAL CANDLE CO LTD

 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
Ian Greaves 
Harry Young-Jamieson 
Sarah Young-Jamieson 




Company secretary
Sarah Young-Jamieson



Registered number
04540135



Registered office
St Eval Candle Co Ltd
Engollan

St Eval

Wadebridge

Cornwall

PL27 7UL




Independent auditors
Bishop Fleming Audit Limited
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors

Chy Nyverow

Newham Road

Truro

Cornwall

TR1 2DP






ST EVAL CANDLE CO LTD


CONTENTS



Page
Strategic report
 
1 - 3
Directors' report
 
4 - 5
Directors' responsibilities statement
 
6
Independent auditors' report
 
7 - 10
Statement of comprehensive income
 
11
Statement of financial position
 
12
Statement of changes in equity
 
13
Statement of cash flows
 
14
Notes to the financial statements
 
15 - 28



ST EVAL CANDLE CO LTD

 
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Introduction
 
The Directors present their annual report together with the audited financial statements of the Company for the
year 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.
The principal activity of the Company continues to be the manufacture and sale of candles, diffusers and home fragrance products.
Our purpose is to create an environment that enriches people’s lives. We do this by crafting moments of joy, contemplation and reflection for our customers, creating a great place to work for our people, and by making a positive contribution to the communities in which we operate. Guided by a triple bottom line philosophy, we balance people, planet, and profit in our decision-making, ensuring sustainable growth and a business built to last.
The year ended 31 December 2025 was one in which we made significant progress in delivering against this purpose across all three dimensions – through strong commercial growth, continued investment in our people and working environment, and deepening our commitment to sustainable operations.

Business review
 
The net assets at the end of the year amounted to £5,681,593. Key trading highlights are summarised below:
 
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Going concern

The directors have performed an assessment of the ability of the business to continue as a going concern for a period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements. A cash flow forecast up to the period ending 30 April 2027 has been prepared. This forecast has considered the possible impact of a continued cost of living crisis, a possible shallow recession and the potential effects of geopolitical instability on input costs.
The scenario modelled determined that the business has sufficient cash and access to funding to continue operating until the end of April 2027. As a result, the directors consider it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis.

Capital expenditure

During the financial year, we invested significantly in our factory, upgrading our original factory building, adding battery energy storage systems (BESS) and additional solar panels, as well as new manufacturing machinery. Cornwall Council provided a matched funding grant, accessed through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, to help fund this capital expenditure.
The investment has further improved the working environment for our team, increased our ability to generate and store our own energy – reducing both our carbon footprint and our exposure to energy price volatility – and the new machinery has improved production capacity and efficiency.

Our people

Our team is central to everything we achieve. As a certified B Corporation, we are committed to creating a great place to work for our people. During 2025 we continued to invest in training and development, improved working conditions as part of the factory upgrade programme, and strengthened our internal communications.

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ST EVAL CANDLE CO LTD


STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Future developments

The Company’s focus during 2026 will be to continue growing sales across all channels whilst protecting margins. Specific priorities include the continued development of new products to refresh and extend our market offering, and further investment in our digital and operational infrastructure.

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The management of the business and the nature of the market we operate in are subject to a number of risks. The directors have set out the principal risks facing the business below.
Recession / Cost of Living Crisis
Ongoing geopolitical instability, particularly in the Middle East, continues to generate uncertainty in the UK economy, with inflationary pressures, elevated interest rates and potential energy price shocks remaining distinct possibilities. Our sector has historically shown relative resilience during economic downturns, and our diversified routes to market and broad product range position us well to navigate potential softening in consumer demand.
Competition
Competition is strong across both B2B and direct-to-consumer channels, with several new entrants competing in the mid-market space. However, St Eval’s commitment to quality, brand identity and customer service has enabled the Company to maintain and grow its market position through previous cycles, and we expect this to continue.
Raw Materials and Supply Chain
The Company’s key input costs, including wax, fragrance oils and packaging, are exposed to commodity price movements driven by geopolitical events. Supply chain disruption and price inflation remain material risks for 2026. The Company continues to manage this exposure through established procurement routines, forward purchasing where appropriate, supplier diversification and regular scenario planning to stress-test margin resilience.
Cyber Security
We are aware of the increasing threat of a cyber security breach. We proactively manage this threat through regular audits, policy deployment and ongoing training.
Extreme Weather
We continue to develop our site so it can cope with warmer and wetter seasons. Our investment in batteries and renewable energy generation also mitigates the impact of power outages and contributes to our broader sustainability goals.

Financial instruments

The Company uses various financial instruments, including loans and cash. The main purpose of these financial instruments is to raise finance for the Company’s operations.
The main risks arising from the Company’s financial instruments are credit and liquidity risk. The directors review and agree policies for managing each of these risks, summarised below.
Credit Risk
The Company’s principal credit risk arises from trade accounts, which are given credit terms (retail customers are not given credit terms). To manage credit risk, the Company sets limits for trade customers based on a combination of credit checks and payment history. Credit limits are reviewed by the finance team regularly using debt ageing and collection history.
Liquidity Risk
The directors seek to manage financial risk by ensuring sufficient liquidity is available to meet foreseeable needs and to invest cash assets safely and prudently.

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ST EVAL CANDLE CO LTD


STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Financial key performance indicators
 
See details provided in the Business Review.


This report was approved by the board on 5 May 2026 and signed on its behalf.


Harry Young-Jamieson
Director

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ST EVAL CANDLE CO LTD

 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025.

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £523,488 (2024: £465,352).

Dividends declared and paid during the year were £200,000 (2024: £200,000). The trading results for the year and the Company's financial position are shown in the attached financial statements.

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

Ian Greaves 
Harry Young-Jamieson 
Sarah Young-Jamieson 

Future developments

Details of future developments are provided in the Strategic Report.

Financial instruments

Details of financial instruments are provided in the Strategic Report.

Going concern

The directors have documented their going concern assessment in the strategic report and the directors
consider it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis.

Disclosure of information to auditors

Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors' report is approved has confirmed that:
 
so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditors are unaware, and

the director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company's auditors are aware of that information.

The directors confirm that there is no relevant information that they know of and of which they know the auditors are unaware.

Post balance sheet events

There have been no significant events affecting the Company since the year end.

Auditors

The auditorsBishop Fleming Audit Limitedwill be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

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ST EVAL CANDLE CO LTD
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
 






Harry Young-Jamieson
Director

Date: 5 May 2026

St Eval Candle Co Ltd
Engollan
St Eval
Wadebridge
Cornwall
PL27 7UL

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ST EVAL CANDLE CO LTD

 
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic report, the Directors' 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 applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. 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 for the Company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;

make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;


prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Company will continue in business.

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006They 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.

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ST EVAL CANDLE CO LTD

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ST EVAL CANDLE CO LTD
 
Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of St Eval Candle Co Ltd (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 December 2025, which comprise the Statement of comprehensive income, the Statement of financial position, the Statement of changes in equity, the Statement of cash flows and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policiesThe financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).


In our opinion the financial statements:


give a true and fair view of the state of the Company's affairs as at 31 December 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.


Basis for opinion


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 Auditors' 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 United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council'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.


Other information


The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditors' report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual ReportOur 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.


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ST EVAL CANDLE CO LTD
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ST EVAL CANDLE CO LTD (CONTINUED)

Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
 

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the 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.


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 set out on page 6, 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.


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ST EVAL CANDLE CO LTD
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ST EVAL CANDLE CO LTD (CONTINUED)

Auditors' 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 Auditors' 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.


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 have considered the nature of the industry and sector, control environment and business performance; 
We have considered the results of our enquiries of management about their own identification and assessment of the risks of irregularities; 
Any matters identified having obtained and reviewed the Company's documentation of their policies and procedures relating to: 
°Identifying, evaluation 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; and
We have considered the matters discussed among the audit engagement team regarding how and where fraud might occur in the financial statements and any potential indicators of fraud. 
 
As a result of these procedures, we considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the organisation for fraud and identified the highest area of risk to be in relation to revenue recognition, with a particular risk in relation to year-end cut off. 
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 the Companies Act 2006, Financial Reporting Standard 102 and UK tax legislation. 
In addition, we considered provisions of other laws and regulations that do not have a direct effect on the financial statements, but compliance with which may be fundamental to the Company's ability to operate or to avoid a material penalty. These included consumer protection regulations, data protection regulations, occupational health and safety regulations and employment legislation. 
Our procedures to respond to the 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.
Performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud;
Enquiring of management in relation to actual and potential claims or litigations or areas of non-compliance with laws and regulations;
Performing detailed testing in relation to the recognition of revenue, with a particular focus around year-end cut off; and
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ST EVAL CANDLE CO LTD
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ST EVAL CANDLE CO LTD (CONTINUED)

In addressing the risk 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 potential bias; and evaluating the business rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of business.

We also communicated relevant identified laws and regulations and potential fraud risks to all members of the engagement team and remained alert to any possible indications of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations throughout the audit. 


Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.


A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditors' report.


Use of our report
 

This report is made solely to the Company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditors' report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.






Alison Oliver FCA (Senior statutory auditor)
for and on behalf of
Bishop Fleming Audit Limited
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditors
Chy Nyverow
Newham Road
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 2DP

6 May 2026
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ST EVAL CANDLE CO LTD

 
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2025
2024
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
9,992,069
7,584,860

Cost of sales
  
(4,652,372)
(3,291,642)

Gross profit
  
5,339,697
4,293,218

Administrative expenses
  
(4,655,811)
(3,721,779)

Other operating income
 5 
25,531
61,641

Operating profit
 6 
709,417
633,080

Interest receivable and similar income
 10 
13,381
16,650

Interest payable and similar expenses
 11 
(19,363)
(24,544)

Profit before tax
  
703,435
625,186

Tax on profit
 12 
(179,947)
(159,834)

Profit for the financial year
  
523,488
465,352

There was no other comprehensive income for 2025 (2024:£NIL).

The notes on pages 15 to 28 form part of these financial statements.

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ST EVAL CANDLE CO LTD
REGISTERED NUMBER:04540135

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025

2025
2024
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 14 
3,544,892
3,398,274

Current assets
  

Stocks
 15 
1,383,055
808,345

Debtors
 16 
1,016,935
645,853

Cash at bank and in hand
 17 
2,069,088
2,056,585

  
4,469,078
3,510,783

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 18 
(1,860,523)
(1,142,824)

Net current assets
  
 
 
2,608,555
 
 
2,367,959

Total assets less current liabilities
  
6,153,447
5,766,233

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 19 
(159,379)
(77,404)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 21 
(312,475)
(330,724)

  
 
 
(312,475)
 
 
(330,724)

Net assets
  
5,681,593
5,358,105


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 22 
100
100

Share premium account
 23 
43,365
43,365

Capital redemption reserve
 23 
1
1

Profit and loss account
 23 
5,638,127
5,314,639

  
5,681,593
5,358,105


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 





Harry Young-Jamieson
Director

Date: 5 May 2026

The notes on pages 15 to 28 form part of these financial statements.

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ST EVAL CANDLE CO LTD


STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025


Called up share capital
Share premium account
Capital redemption reserve
Profit and loss reserves
Total equity

£
£
£
£
£


At 1 January 2024
100
43,365
1
5,049,287
5,092,753


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
-
-
465,352
465,352


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Dividends
-
-
-
(200,000)
(200,000)



At 1 January 2025
100
43,365
1
5,314,639
5,358,105


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
-
-
523,488
523,488


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Dividends
-
-
-
(200,000)
(200,000)


At 31 December 2025
100
43,365
1
5,638,127
5,681,593


The notes on pages 15 to 28 form part of these financial statements.

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ST EVAL CANDLE CO LTD


STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2025
2024
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the financial year
523,488
465,352

Adjustments for:

Depreciation of tangible assets
466,355
476,348

Loss on disposal of tangible assets
-
1,202

Government grants
(2,265)
(6,000)

Interest paid
19,363
24,544

Interest received
(13,381)
(16,650)

Taxation charge
179,947
159,834

(Increase)/decrease in stocks
(583,605)
64,979

(Increase) in debtors
(368,173)
(96,711)

Increase/(decrease) in creditors
775,163
(76,299)

Increase/(decrease) in provisions
5,986
(16,185)

Corporation tax (paid)
(166,698)
(122,255)

Net cash generated from operating activities

836,180
858,159


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(612,973)
(272,134)

Government grants received
178,078
6,000

Interest received
13,381
16,650

Net cash from investing activities

(421,514)
(249,484)

Cash flows from financing activities

Repayment of loans
(113,446)
(141,746)

Repayment of/new finance leases
(72,716)
(71,765)

Dividends paid
(200,000)
-

Interest paid
(19,363)
(24,544)

Net cash used in financing activities
(405,525)
(238,055)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
9,141
370,620

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
2,055,059
1,684,439

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
2,064,200
2,055,059


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
2,069,088
2,056,585

Bank overdrafts
(4,888)
(1,526)

2,064,200
2,055,059


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ST EVAL CANDLE CO LTD

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

1.


GENERAL INFORMATION

St Eval Candle Co Ltd is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The
registered office is Engollan, St. Eval, Wadebridge, Cornwall, United Kingdom, PL27 7UL.

2.ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 
2.1

BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.

The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgment in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

GOING CONCERN

The directors have performed an assessment of the ability of the business to continue as a going concern for a period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements. A cash flow forecast up to the period ending 30th April 2027 has been prepared. This forecast has considered the possible impact of a continued cost of living crisis and a possible shallow recession. The scenario modelled determined that the business has sufficient cash to continue operating until the end of April 2027. As a result, the directors consider it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis. 

 
2.3

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.

At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.

Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.

Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are presented in the Statement of comprehensive income within 'finance income or costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in profit or loss within 'other operating income'.

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ST EVAL CANDLE CO LTD

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 
2.4

REVENUE

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the Company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and
the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

 
2.5

OPERATING LEASES: THE COMPANY AS LESSEE

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.

 
2.6

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

In the research phase of an internal project it is not possible to demonstrate that the project will generate future economic benefits and hence all expenditure on research shall be recognised as an expense when it is incurred. Intangible assets are recognised from the development phase of a project if and only if certain specific criteria are met in order to demonstrate the asset will generate probable future economic benefits and that its cost can be reliably measured. The capitalised development costs are subsequently amortised on a straight-line basis over their useful economic lives, which range from 3 to 6 years.
If it is not possible to distinguish between the research phase and the development phase of an internal project, the expenditure is treated as if it were all incurred in the research phase only.

 
2.7

GOVERNMENT GRANTS

Grants are accounted under the accruals model as permitted by FRS 102. Grants relating to expenditure on tangible fixed assets are credited to profit or loss at the same rate as the depreciation on the assets to which the grant relates. The deferred element of grants is included in creditors as deferred income.
Grants of a revenue nature are recognised in the Statement of comprehensive income in the same period as the related expenditure.

 
2.8

INTEREST INCOME

Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.

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ST EVAL CANDLE CO LTD

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 
2.9

FINANCE COSTS

Finance costs are charged to profit or loss over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

 
2.10

BORROWING COSTS

All borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the year in which they are incurred.

 
2.11

PENSIONS

Defined contribution pension plan

The Company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Company has no further payment obligations.

The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Statement of financial position. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

 
2.12

CURRENT AND DEFERRED TAXATION

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date in the countries where the Company operates and generates income.

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the reporting date, except that:
The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.

Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.


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ST EVAL CANDLE CO LTD

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 
2.13

TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

At each reporting date the Company assesses whether there is any indication of impairment. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined which is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. An impairment loss is recognised where the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Long-term leasehold property
-
4 to 25% straight line
Plant and machinery
-
15% straight line
Motor vehicles
-
25% straight line
Fixtures and fittings
-
25% straight line
Renewable energy
-
5% straight line

The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.

 
2.14

STOCKS

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a weighted average basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

At each reporting date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

 
2.15

DEBTORS

Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

 
2.16

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.

In the Statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Company's cash management.

Page 18


ST EVAL CANDLE CO LTD

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 
2.17

CREDITORS

Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

 
2.18

PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES

Provisions are recognised when an event has taken place that gives rise to a legal or constructive obligation, a transfer of economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made.
Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
 
Increases in provisions are generally charged as an expense to profit or loss.

 
2.19

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company only enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors, loans from banks and other third parties, loans to related parties and investments in ordinary shares.
Debt instruments (other than those wholly repayable or receivable within one year), including loans and other accounts receivable and payable, are initially measured at present value of the future cash flows and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Debt instruments that are payable or receivable within one year, typically trade debtors and creditors, are measured, initially and subsequently, at the undiscounted amount of the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received. However, if the arrangements of a short-term instrument constitute a financing transaction, like the payment of a trade debt deferred beyond normal business terms or in case of an out-right short-term loan that is not at market rate, the financial asset or liability is measured, initially at the present value of future cash flows discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument and subsequently at amortised cost, unless it qualifies as a loan from a director in the case of a small company, or a public benefit entity concessionary loan.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the Statement of financial position when there is an 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.

 
2.20

DIVIDENDS

Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.

Page 19


ST EVAL CANDLE CO LTD

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

3.



Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

Preparation of the financial statements requires management to make significant judgements and estimates. The items in the financial statements where these significant judgements and estimates have been made include:
Depreciation period for tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is estimated, based upon the estimated useful economic life and residual value of assets.
Stock Provision
A stock provision should be recognised when net realisable value falls below cost.
Bad Debt Provision
A bad debt provision should be recognised where management deem trade debtor amounts irrecoverable.


4.


TURNOVER

Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

2025
2024
£
£

United Kingdom
9,919,023
7,528,553

Rest of Europe
31,474
6,250

Rest of the world
41,572
50,057

9,992,069
7,584,860



5.


OTHER OPERATING INCOME

2025
2024
£
£

Other operating income
23,266
55,641

Government grants receivable
2,265
6,000

25,531
61,641



6.


OPERATING PROFIT

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2025
2024
£
£

Exchange differences
3,378
2,386

Other operating lease rentals
23,021
22,760

Impairment of stock
85,567
100,378

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ST EVAL CANDLE CO LTD

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

7.


AUDITORS' REMUNERATION

During the year, the Company obtained the following services from the Company's auditors:


2025
2024
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditors for the audit of the Company's financial statements
18,800
17,700

8.


EMPLOYEES

Staff costs, including directors' remuneration, were as follows:


2025
2024
£
£

Wages and salaries
2,363,579
2,144,892

Social security costs
271,962
211,951

Cost of defined contribution scheme
73,706
67,325

2,709,247
2,424,168


The average monthly number of employees, including the directors, during the year was as follows:


        2025
        2024
            No.
            No.







Employees
71
63


9.


DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION

2025
2024
£
£

Directors' emoluments
422,074
422,924

Company contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
32,717
32,642

Compensation for loss of office
-
35,326

454,791
490,892


During the year retirement benefits were accruing to 2 directors (2024: 2) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.

The highest paid director received remuneration of £209,965 (2024: £215,256).

The value of the Company's contributions paid to a defined contribution pension scheme in respect of the highest paid director amounted to £NIL (2024: £NIL).

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ST EVAL CANDLE CO LTD

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

10.


INTEREST RECEIVABLE

2025
2024
£
£


Other interest receivable
13,381
16,650


11.


INTEREST PAYABLE AND SIMILAR EXPENSES

2025
2024
£
£


Bank interest payable
10,883
7,643

Other loan interest payable
8,480
16,901

19,363
24,544


12.


TAXATION


2025
2024
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
198,196
166,884


Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
(18,249)
(7,050)


179,947
159,834

FACTORS AFFECTING TAX CHARGE FOR THE YEAR

The tax assessed for the year is higher than (2024: higher than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2024: 25.00%). The differences are explained below:

2025
2024
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
703,435
625,186


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2024: 25.00%)
175,859
156,297

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes
2,367
2,299

Fixed asset differences
1,721
1,238

Total tax charge for the year
179,947
159,834

Page 22


ST EVAL CANDLE CO LTD

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
 
12.TAXATION (CONTINUED)


FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE TAX CHARGES

There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.




13.


DIVIDENDS

2025
2024
£
£


Dividends paid
200,000
200,000

Page 23

ST EVAL CANDLE CO LTD
 
  
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025


14.


TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS


Long-term leasehold property
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Fixtures and fittings
Other fixed assets
Total

£
£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2025
3,264,743
1,536,595
70,315
539,472
191,087
5,602,212


Additions
348,306
92,056
-
35,177
137,434
612,973


Disposals
-
-
-
(1,310)
-
(1,310)



At 31 December 2025

3,613,049
1,628,651
70,315
573,339
328,521
6,213,875



Depreciation


At 1 January 2025
938,761
712,919
29,528
427,847
94,883
2,203,938


Charge for the year on owned assets
163,140
212,207
10,547
70,341
10,120
466,355


Disposals
-
-
-
(1,310)
-
(1,310)



At 31 December 2025

1,101,901
925,126
40,075
496,878
105,003
2,668,983



Net book value



At 31 December 2025
2,511,148
703,525
30,240
76,461
223,518
3,544,892



At 31 December 2024
2,325,982
823,676
40,787
111,625
96,204
3,398,274

Page 24

ST EVAL CANDLE CO LTD

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

15.


STOCKS

2025
2024
£
£

Raw materials and consumables
743,804
567,369

Finished goods and goods for resale
639,251
240,976

1,383,055
808,345



16.


DEBTORS

2025
2024
£
£


Trade debtors
839,112
479,640

Other debtors
8,317
2,534

Prepayments and accrued income
169,506
163,679

1,016,935
645,853


17.


CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

2025
2024
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
2,069,088
2,056,585

Less: bank overdrafts
(4,888)
(1,526)

2,064,200
2,055,059



18.


CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

2025
2024
£
£

Bank overdrafts
4,888
1,526

Bank loans
77,364
113,406

Trade creditors
630,792
314,411

Corporation tax
197,971
166,473

Other taxation and social security
614,301
411,874

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
4,008
76,724

Government grants deferred
16,558
124

Other creditors
82,167
13,061

Accruals and deferred income
232,474
45,225

1,860,523
1,142,824


Page 25


ST EVAL CANDLE CO LTD

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

19.


CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR

2025
2024
£
£

Bank loans
-
77,404

Government grants deferred
159,379
-



20.


LOANS


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


2025
2024
£
£

Amounts falling due within one year

Bank loans
77,364
113,406

Amounts falling due 1-2 years

Bank loans
-
77,404



77,364
190,810


Debenture
The bank loan is secured over any monies due to the Company by the chargee and by way of a fixed and
floating charge over all assets of the Company.


21.


DEFERRED TAXATION




2025


£






At beginning of year
(330,724)


Charged to profit or loss
18,249



At end of year
(312,475)

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

2025
2024
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
(312,475)
(330,724)

Page 26


ST EVAL CANDLE CO LTD

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

22.


SHARE CAPITAL

2025
2024
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



100 (2024: 100) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
100
100



23.


RESERVES

Share premium account

The share premium account represents the premium arising on the issue of shares net of issue costs.

Capital redemption reserve

The capital redemption reserve represents amounts transferred following the redemption or purchase of
the Company's own shares out of distributable profits.

Profit and loss account

The profit and loss account represents cumulative profits and losses net of dividends and other
adjustments.

24.


ANALYSIS OF NET DEBT




At 1 January 2025
Cash flows
At 31 December 2025
£

£

£

Cash at bank and in hand

2,056,585

12,503

2,069,088

Bank overdrafts

(1,526)

(3,362)

(4,888)

Debt due after 1 year

(77,404)

77,404

-

Debt due within 1 year

(113,406)

(30,158)

(143,564)

Finance leases

(76,724)

72,716

(4,008)


1,787,525
129,103
1,916,628


25.


PENSION COMMITMENTS

The Company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for staff. The assets of the schemes are held separately from those of the Company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Company to the funds and amounted to £40,081 (2024: £34,683). Contributions totaling £13,058 (2024: £13,061) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.
The Company also pays into two personal pension schemes for the directors, amounts are disclosed within Note 9.

Page 27


ST EVAL CANDLE CO LTD

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

26.


COMMITMENTS UNDER OPERATING LEASES

At 31 December 2025 the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:

2025
2024
£
£


Not later than 1 year
21,292
23,021

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
63,032
69,324

Later than 5 years
250,000
265,000

334,324
357,345


27.


TRANSACTIONS WITH DIRECTORS

Dividends totalling £200,000 (2024: £200,000) were paid in the period in respect of shares held by the
Company's directors. Dividends payable at the balance sheet date were £Nil (2024: £Nil).
Directors loans are payable on demand and charged a 3.75% rate of interest.

Opening balance
Amounts advanced
Interest charged
Interest earned
Amounts repaid
Closing balance
        £
        £
        £
        £
        £
        £
SG Young-Jamieson

1,916

254,547

211
 
(2,395)
 
(320,478)

(66,200)



28.


CONTROLLING PARTY

The ultimate controlling party is SG Young-Jamieson by virtue of her majority shareholding in the ordinary
share capital of the Company.

 
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