Company registration number 11771230 (England and Wales)
SEVERN TRANSPORT SERVICES LIMITED
Unaudited financial statements
For the year ended 31 October 2025
Pages for filing with registrar
SEVERN TRANSPORT SERVICES LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 10
SEVERN TRANSPORT SERVICES LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
As at 31 October 2025
- 1 -
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
4
38,062
48,212
Tangible assets
5
357,424
244,495
Investments
6
10,000
10,000
405,486
302,707
Current assets
Stocks
4,540
4,050
Debtors
8
1,221,941
899,247
Cash at bank and in hand
57,071
156,171
1,283,552
1,059,468
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
9
(1,162,234)
(1,059,638)
Net current assets/(liabilities)
121,318
(170)
Total assets less current liabilities
526,804
302,537
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
10
(99,850)
(53,802)
Provisions for liabilities
(84,667)
(53,562)
Net assets
342,287
195,173
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
100
100
Profit and loss reserves
342,187
195,073
Total equity
342,287
195,173
SEVERN TRANSPORT SERVICES LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
As at 31 October 2025
- 2 -

For the financial year ended 31 October 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

T he members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

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

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

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 26 March 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr Mark Howard
Director
Company registration number 11771230 (England and Wales)
SEVERN TRANSPORT SERVICES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 October 2025
- 3 -
1
Accounting policies
Company information

Severn Transport Services Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Unit 1, Severn Farm Industrial Estate, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7DF.

1.1
Basis of preparation

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary a mounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2
Turnover

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

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

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer (usually on dispatch of the goods), the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

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

1.3
Intangible fixed assets - goodwill

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

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

1.4
Tangible fixed assets

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

SEVERN TRANSPORT SERVICES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
For the year ended 31 October 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 4 -

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:

Leasehold property improvements
Over the term of the lease
Plant and equipment
20% reducing balance or lease term
Computers
20% reducing balance
Motor vehicles
20% reducing balance or lease term

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.

1.5
Fixed asset investments

Interests in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. The investments are assessed for impairment at each reporting date and any impairment losses or reversals of impairment losses are recognised immediately in profit or loss.

A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the company. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

An associate is an entity, being neither a subsidiary nor a joint venture, in which the company holds a long-term interest and where the company has significant influence. The company considers that it has significant influence where it has the power to participate in the financial and operating decisions of the associate.

Entities in which the company has a long term interest and shares control under a contractual arrangement are classified as jointly controlled entities.

1.6
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

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

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

Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

SEVERN TRANSPORT SERVICES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
For the year ended 31 October 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 5 -
1.7
Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.

Stocks held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured at the lower of cost and replacement cost, adjusted where applicable for any loss of service potential.

At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.

1.8
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.9
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.

Classification of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, 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 paymen ts 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. A m ounts 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.

SEVERN TRANSPORT SERVICES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
For the year ended 31 October 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 6 -
1.10
Equity instruments

Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.

1.11
Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the 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.

1.12
Employee benefits

The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.13
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

1.14
Leases
As lessee

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.

Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.

SEVERN TRANSPORT SERVICES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
For the year ended 31 October 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 7 -

Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the lease s asset are consumed.

1.15
Government grants

Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset receive d 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.

1.16
Foreign exchange

Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.

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.

3
Employees

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

2025
2024
Number
Number
Total
32
26
SEVERN TRANSPORT SERVICES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
For the year ended 31 October 2025
- 8 -
4
Intangible fixed assets
Goodwill
£
Cost
At 1 November 2024 and 31 October 2025
101,500
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 November 2024
53,288
Amortisation charged for the year
10,150
At 31 October 2025
63,438
Carrying amount
At 31 October 2025
38,062
At 31 October 2024
48,212
5
Tangible fixed assets
Leasehold property improvements
Plant and equipment
Computers
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 November 2024
22,481
87,594
26,656
302,120
438,851
Additions
-
0
29,165
4,231
141,950
175,346
Disposals
-
0
(9,100)
-
0
(90,000)
(99,100)
At 31 October 2025
22,481
107,659
30,887
354,070
515,097
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 November 2024
8,245
36,881
12,115
137,115
194,356
Depreciation charged in the year
2,248
13,028
3,193
43,948
62,417
Eliminated in respect of disposals
-
0
(9,100)
-
0
(90,000)
(99,100)
At 31 October 2025
10,493
40,809
15,308
91,063
157,673
Carrying amount
At 31 October 2025
11,988
66,850
15,579
263,007
357,424
At 31 October 2024
14,236
50,713
14,541
165,005
244,495
6
Fixed asset investments
2025
2024
£
£
Other investments other than loans
10,000
10,000
SEVERN TRANSPORT SERVICES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
For the year ended 31 October 2025
- 9 -
7
Financial instruments
2025
2024
£
£
Carrying amount of financial assets include:
Instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss
10,000
10,000
8
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
902,969
699,241
Directors loan account
183,262
103,178
Other debtors
78,591
17,926
Prepayments and accrued income
89,374
78,902
1,254,196
899,247
9
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Bank loans
5,594
10,648
Obligations under finance leases
76,144
80,561
Trade creditors
509,626
550,864
Invoice financing
410,415
322,400
Corporation tax
60,619
29,030
Other taxation and social security
90,370
46,757
Other creditors
1,925
1,536
Accruals and deferred income
7,541
17,842
1,162,234
1,059,638

The invoice financing liability is secured against the Trade Debtors of the company.

10
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
-
0
4,345
Obligations under finance leases
99,850
49,457
99,850
53,802

The obligations under finance lease and hire purchase agreements are secured against the assets to which they relate.

SEVERN TRANSPORT SERVICES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
For the year ended 31 October 2025
- 10 -
11
Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties

Included within other Debtors is an amount of £18 3,262 (2024 - £103,178) due from the Directors of the company.

During the year the company met a number of costs totalling £41,184 (2024 - £NIL) on behalf of STS Storage and Distribution Limited, a company which the directors have a controlling interest, which were then recharged. Included within Debtors is a n amount of £13,794 (2024 - £NIL) due from STS Storage and Distribution Limited.

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