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| DIRECTORS | S I Hughes |
| S A P King | |
| A J Sly |
| SECRETARY | D E Hunter |
| REGISTERED OFFICE | Libra Building Sunrise Parkway |
| Linford Wood | |
| Milton Keynes | |
| MK14 6PH | |
| United Kingdom |
| COMPANY NUMBER | 07463246 (England and Wales) |
| AUDITOR | Dixon Wilson Audit Services LLP |
| Statutory Auditor | |
| 22 Chancery Lane | |
| London | |
| WC2A 1LS |
The directors present their Strategic Report for the financial year ended 31 December 2025.
REVIEW OF THE BUSINESS
Autotech Recruit Limited (ARL) offer a variety of products and services, providing people, skills and technology solutions to the automotive sector.
Autotech Recruit Limited is a specialist supplier of temporary vehicle technicians and MOT testers in the UK.
Autotech Academy focuses on supporting organisations with attracting young talent by engaging with circa 140 further education colleges around the UK, and there is no direct competitor in this workspace. We have managed to secure over 500 young people jobs through our innovative paid internships.
To complement Autotech Recruit Limited business offering, sister company, Autotech Training focuses on delivering training courses to the automotive sector, ranging from technical to leadership and sales, with some offered as regulated qualifications and continuous development products. Whilst there are other training providers active in some of these areas across the UK, we led the transition to remote and on-site solutions, bringing training to your door, and continue to expand our offer based on customer and marketplace demand, including developing and introducing digital solutions and expanding into international delivery.
Autotech Connect, also a sister company, provides a digital solution and remote connectivity to multiple sites. With our advanced technology and software support, remote connectivity is achieved through our virtual-assisted headsets, improving diagnosis times and workflows. The implementation of new technology can greatly reduce repair time, enhance staff morale, increase profit, and improve customer experience.
RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE
The results of the Company are set on page 11 show a loss before taxation of £443,766 (2024 - profit of £353,665), and loss after tax for the year of £205,722 (2024 - profit of £280,205). At the year end, the Company had total assets of £1,494,623 (2024 - £2,038,506) and total liabilities of £959,909 (2024 - £1,010,570).
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Autotech Recruit’s core businesses include providing temporary vehicle technicians and MOT testers to the automotive sector through Autotech Recruit and Autotech Academy, as well as offering training services in the same sector. While the general market remains competitive, the ARL maintain strength in its markets.
Autotech Recruit also explore collaborative working arrangements with our key customers to ensure strong partnership and additional income where possible: Toyota Academy, Ford Ireland and AA Ireland are examples of collaborative alliances.
To ensure continued viability, ARL has evolved in the services the business provide and income streams over the last 2 years: establishment of Service and Parts Advisors desk, Permanent Recruitment Desk and Mobile Mechanics.
Certainly, like all other businesses, the market presents challenges, but ARL remains viable, sustainable growth going forward.
STRATEGY
The challenging economic environment and competition in the market have hurt turnover in the last 12 months. Notwithstanding the above factors, the company remains resilient and is still the market leader in its specialised/niche market. Measures have been taken to ensure ARL remains efficient and agile in response to current market conditions. We have reorganised the management team and realigned employees to ensure efficient delivery of services to both contractors and customers. Whilst the internal restructuring has seen some employees leave the company, we have also seen other employees promoted into new senior and strategic positions to better serve the company and ensure the best use of their skills and experience.
We continue to invest in systems as part of our efficiency strategy with the implementation of new CRM during the year. To retain our position as the best provider of recruitment services in the aftermarket sector, we have developed robust internal controls to ensure quality and compliance with external standards and regulatory requirements. Likewise, we have internal controls integrated with our existing management systems at the heart of our day-to-day operations. We have risk and business continuity frameworks that serve as a guide to employees.
ARL attained ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 during the financial year. This demonstrates commitments to data, operational quality and compliance with national and international standards. These accreditations set ARL apart from key competitors. Staff engagement and training are at the heart of the business and underscore the milestone in the above accreditations in a single financial year.
We have mandatory staff training, which equips staff with the skills required in the marketplace and the ever-changing digital and data risk.
We continue to push boundaries in the industry, and this is reflected in the 6 award entries, from which we the won 3 awards below;
•Best Specialist Recruitment Company – Global Recruiter Awards 2025 - Autotech Group
•IMI Partner of the Year – Institute of the Motor Industry Awards 2025 - Autotech Group (parent company)
•Innovation and Technology Award – MKBAA 2025 - Autotech Connect (sister company)
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ('KPIS')
A. Operational key performance indicators
I.Available days - Contractors open and available to work at any given time
II.Days filled/Billable Days - Actual days worked by contractors
III.Booking confirmation - Confirmed bookings by customers/partners
Due to the commercially sensitive nature of the information, the directors do not consider it appropriate to disclose the actual ratios concerned in this report
B . The key financial performance indicators of the company are turnover and EBITDA
I.Turnover for the Company in the year amounted to £13,965,553 (2024 - £15,940,704)
II.EBITDA for the Company in the year was loss of £379,445 (2024 – profit of £381,334)
The fall in revenue and profit from prior year reflects the impact of competition and challenging year in the automotive sector. Among other factors which account for the fall in revenue and profit for the year are Toyota Partnership program which ended in the first quarter of 2025 and introduction of deal rates with key customers. There was internal reorganization during the year with an attributable cost of circa £149k, as accounted for in the loss for the year. During the year Autotech Recruit Limited received R&D claim of £166k, reducing general administrative cost for the year.
PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
The key risks that could have a material effect on the company’s business activities are those of the workforce, contractors and external factors noted below.
As a leading automotive and MOT temporary contractor provider, the Company has the responsibility to maintain the highest possible standards for our workforce, including our self-employed technicians. To minimise such risk the Company has invested in further developing its recruitment, induction, training and development processes to ensure the highest calibre of personnel are recruited and retained to ensure excellent customer service across the Company estate. In addition, the Company has a training program to support our self-employed technicians and seek feedback in areas relevant to them.
A large proportion of the Company’s income is derived from temporary recruitment placements, however, the Company do not have a long-term contract with its customers.
Whilst the Company do not have specific regulatory requirements, the Company and its subsidiaries hold membership in the bodies listed below, and therefore must comply with membership requirements.
- Institute of the Motor Industry - IMI
- National Tyres Distribution Association - NTDA
- The Recruitment Network
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Employment Agencies Inspectorate
- IMI Accreditation (for Autotech Training Ltd)
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
The Company is not exposed to foreign currency, credit risk and related interest rate risk. Concerning liquidity risk, the Company remains robust with a plan in place for working capital to support growth.
Measures are in place to ensure robust management of the Company’s receivables and cash flow. The company maintain risk register which is reviewed at monthly senior management meetings.
In addition to the risk register, there is a business continuity plan (framework) which outlines responsibilities within the business in the event of emergencies.
FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
The Company’s majority capital investment relates to IT infrastructure. IT infrastructure developments are ongoing, as the Company continue to exploit opportunities for efficient processes. Key IT projects underway are
•SO27001 maintenance and continuous improvement
•AutoLearn v002 development
•MOTSafe platform development
•Online time sheet for our temporary contractors
•Data improvement and reporting
The Company continue to exploit opportunities in the automotive after-sales market, with innovative products. To ensure continued viability, the Company has evolved in the services and income streams over the last 2 years: establishment of the Service and Parts Advisors desk, Permanent Recruitment Desk and Mobile Technicians services.
DIRECTORS' STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH DUTY TO PROMOTE THE SUCCESS OF THE COMPANY
2025 has been a challenging trading year for Autotech Recruit Limited. Management have put in place measure to turn around fortunes of Autotech Recruit and grow other income stream in the forthcoming financial year. The Company continue to seek strategic partnerships with key customers, with the view of attaining long term trading arrangements with partners.
Our mission is to create a supportive culture of continuous development, where both employees and contractors alike, are empowered to deliver exceptional services and are genuinely fulfilled by their work. There is strong employee engagement through the Employee Voice Council. We actively seek feedback from our people through our digital engagement platform, which enables us to take an action-led approach focusing on areas most important to our people.
The Company has strong goodwill among customers and the recruitment industry, with the recent awards won at the highly acclaimed IMI Award (winner of Partner of the Year Award) and Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards, MKBAA (winner of Business Innovation Award)
Approved by the Board of Directors and signed on its behalf by:
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S A P King
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The directors present their annual report on the affairs of the company, together with the financial statements and auditors’ report, for the financial year ended 31 December 2025.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
DIVIDENDS
The directors paid a dividend of £287,500 in the current financial year (2024: £300,000).
DIRECTORS
The directors, who served during the financial year and to the date of this report except as noted, were as follows:
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AUDITOR
Each of the persons who is a director at the date of approval of this report confirms that:
* So far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditor is unaware; and
* The director has taken all the steps that they ought to have taken as a director in order to make himself/herself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company's auditor is aware of that information.
This confirmation is given and should be interpreted in accordance with the provisions of s418 of the Companies Act 2006.
Dixon Wilson Audit Services LLP have expressed their willingness to continue in office as auditor and appropriate arrangements have been put in place for them to be deemed reappointed as auditors in the absence of an Annual General Meeting.
Approved by the Board of Directors and signed on its behalf by:
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S A P King
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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), including FRS 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 financial 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;
* State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; 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. The directors 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.
Report on the audit of the financial statements
We have audited the financial statements of Autotech Recruit Limited (the ‘company’) for the year ended 31 December 2025 which comprise the profit and loss account, balance sheet, statement of changes in equity, and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of 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 December 2025 and of its loss for the year then ended;
•Have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice;
•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 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. 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.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, 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 audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. 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.
Report on other legal and regulatory requirements
Opinions 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 has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
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.
As explained more fully in the directors’ responsibilities statement set out on page 7, 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.
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 gained an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the company by considering, amongst other things, the industry in which it operates, and considered the risk of acts by the company that were contrary to applicable laws and regulations, including fraud. We designed audit procedures to respond to the assessed level of risk, but recognised that the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery or intentional misrepresentations, or through collusion.
We focused on laws and regulations which could give rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements, including, but not limited to, UK Company Law and UK tax legislation.
Our tests included agreeing the financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documentation, enquiries with management and enquiries of third parties.
As in all our audits, we also addressed the risk of management override of internal controls, including testing journals and evaluating whether there was evidence of bias by management that represented a risk of material misstatement due to fraud.
There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above and, the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely we would become aware of it. We did not identify any key audit matters relating to irregularities, including fraud.
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 auditor’s 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 2006. Our 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 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 members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
For and on behalf of
Statutory Auditor
London
WC2A 1LS
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| Net current assets | 410,918 | 1,008,160 | ||
| Total assets less current liabilities | 584,714 | 1,090,347 | ||
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| Net assets | 534,714 | 1,027,936 | ||
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| Total shareholder's funds | 534,714 | 1,027,936 |
The financial statements of Autotech Recruit Ltd (registered number:
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| At 01 January 2024 (as previously stated) | 100 | 0 | 0 | 922,941 | 923,041 | ||||
| Prior year adjustment | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,592,930 | 1,592,930 | ||||
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On 15 February 2024, the company purchased and cancelled 2,956 of its own ordinary shares with nominal value of £0.01 for the total consideration of £1,468,240.
The principal accounting policies are summarised below. They have all been applied consistently throughout the financial year and to the preceding financial year, unless otherwise stated.
Autotech Recruit Ltd (the Company) is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in the United Kingdom under the Companies Act 2006 and is registered in England and Wales. The address of the company's registered office is Libra Building Sunrise Parkway, Linford Wood, Milton Keynes, MK14 6PH, United Kingdom.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" including the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Autotech Recruit Ltd meets the definition of a qualifying entity under FRS 102 and has therefore taken advantage of the disclosure exemptions available to it. Exemptions have been taken in relation to presentation of a Cash Flow Statement.
The directors have assessed the Balance Sheet and likely future cash flows at the date of approving these financial statements. The directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence and to meet its financial obligations as they fall due for at least 12 months from the date of signing these financial statements. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing these financial statements.
Exchange differences are recognised in the Profit and Loss Account in the period in which they arise.
Current or deferred taxation assets and liabilities are not discounted.
Current tax is recognised at the amount of tax payable using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the balance sheet date.
Timing differences arise from the inclusion of income and expenses in tax assessments in periods different from those in which they are recognised in financial statements. Deferred tax is measured using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the year end and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference.
Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits.
The Company claims research and development (R&D) tax credits under the applicable UK tax incentive schemes. R&D tax credits are accounted for in accordance with FRS 102. The credit is recognised in the profit and loss account as a reduction in the corporation tax charge in the year that they are received.
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the company's pension scheme are charged to profit or loss in the period to which they relate.
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.
Interest expense is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.
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Investments are recognised initially at fair value which is normally the transaction price excluding transaction costs. Subsequently, they are measured at fair value through profit or loss if the shares are publicly traded or their fair value can otherwise be measured reliably. Other investments are measured at cost less impairment.
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
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.
Financial assets and liabilities are only offset in the Balance Sheet when, and only when there exists a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and the company intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the Balance Sheet date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation.
The damages provision primarily relates to the cost of repairing, replacing, or compensating for damage arising from the Company’s operations or products, and includes both direct costs and related liabilities, such as legal costs, where applicable.
The company recognises a capital redemption reserve, this is a non-distributable reserve into which amounts are transferred following the purchase of the company's own shares out of distributable profits.
The company recognises other reserves referred to as the damage reserve. This is a distributable reserve set aside to cover potential liabilities relating to damages that could arise in the future. Transfers to and from this reserve are entirely at the directors' discretion.
Turnover represents the fair value of services provided to customers during the financial year excluding value added tax.
Breakdown by business class
An analysis of the company's turnover by class of business is set out below.
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| Recruitment services | 13,965,553 | 15,940,704 |
Turnover is wholly attributable to the principal activity of the company and arises solely within the United Kingdom.
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An analysis of the auditor's remuneration is as follows:
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| Fees payable to the company’s auditor and its associates for the audit of the company's annual financial statements: | 12,000 | 12,000 | |
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The tax assessed for the year is lower than (2024: lower than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK:
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| (Loss)/profit before taxation | (443,766) | 353,665 | |
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| Group relief claimed | 0 | (24,443) | |
| Total tax (credit)/charge for year | (238,044) | 73,460 |
At 31 December 2025 deferred tax assets amounted to £98,204, deferred tax liabilities amounted to £Nil (2024: deferred tax assets £Nil, deferred tax liability £12,411). (Note 16)
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| Interim dividend for the financial year ended 31 December 2025 of £40 (2024: £43) per ordinary share | 287,500 | 300,000 | |
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| Accumulated amortisation | |||
| At 01 January 2025 |
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| Charge for the financial year |
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| At 31 December 2025 |
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| Net book value | |||
| At 31 December 2025 |
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| At 31 December 2024 |
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| Vehicles | Fixtures and fittings | Office equipment | Total | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||||
| Cost | |||||||
| At 01 January 2025 |
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| Additions |
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| At 31 December 2025 |
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| Accumulated depreciation | |||||||
| At 01 January 2025 |
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| Charge for the financial year |
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| At 31 December 2025 |
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| Net book value | |||||||
| At 31 December 2025 | 9,711 | 38,116 | 19,874 | 67,701 | |||
| At 31 December 2024 | 16,995 | 18,753 | 34,322 | 70,070 |
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Other investments and loans |
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| Other investments | Total | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Cost or valuation before impairment | |||
| At 01 January 2025 |
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| Additions |
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| At 31 December 2025 |
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| Carrying value at 31 December 2025 |
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| Carrying value at 31 December 2024 |
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| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Debtors: amounts falling due within one year | |||
| Trade debtors |
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| Amounts owed by group undertakings (note 20) |
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| Other debtors |
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| Deferred tax asset |
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| Debtors: amounts falling due after more than one year | |||
| Other debtors |
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|
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Trade creditors |
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| Payroll taxes payable |
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| Taxation and social security |
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| VAT |
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| Accruals and deferred income |
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| Other creditors |
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|
|
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|
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Deferred tax |
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|
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| Other provisions |
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| Other | Total | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| At 01 January 2025 |
|
50,000 | |
| At 31 December 2025 |
|
50,000 | |
Other provisions of £50,000 (2024 - £50,000) is made up of the damages provision recognised in respect of amounts expected to be paid out in regard to damage caused to customer vehicles. The provision is expected to be utilised over the period of the placement of technicians.
Deferred tax
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Accelerated capital allowances |
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|
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| Provision for deferred tax |
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In the year ended 31 December 2025, the company has recognised a deferred tax asset on tax losses carried forward. This has been offset against the deferred tax provision, resulting in a deferred tax asset recognised in debtors (note 13).
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| At the beginning of financial year | (
|
(
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| Credited to the Profit and Loss Account |
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|
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| At the end of financial year |
|
(
|
The deferred taxation balance is made up as follows:
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Accelerated capital allowances | (
|
(
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| Tax losses carry forward |
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(
|
The carrying values of the company’s financial assets and liabilities are summarised by category below:
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Financial assets | |||
| Measured at cost less impairment | |||
| Unlisted investments |
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|
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| Measured at undiscounted amount receivable | |||
| Trade debtors (note 13) |
|
|
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| Other debtors (note 13) |
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|
|
| Amounts owed by Group undertakings (note 13) |
|
|
|
| 881,836 | 1,146,731 | ||
| Financial liabilities | |||
| Measured at undiscounted amount payable | |||
| Trade creditors (note 14) | (
|
(
|
|
| Other payables (note 14) | (
|
(
|
|
| (406,562) | (249,357) |
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Allotted, called-up and fully-paid | |||
|
|
|
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| Presented as follows: | |||
| Called-up share capital presented as equity | 70 | 70 |
The profit and loss reserve represents cumulative profits or losses, net of dividends paid and other adjustments.
The capital redemption reserve represents amounts arising from the purchase of own share capital.
Other reserves is a distributable reserve set aside to cover potential liabilities that could arise in future relating to damages made to vehicles by contractors. Transfers to and from this reserve are entirely at the directors' discretion.
Commitments
Total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| within one year |
|
|
|
| between one and five years |
|
|
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| after five years |
|
|
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| Total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases |
|
|
The company has availed of the exemption provided in FRS 102 Section 33 Related Party Disclosures not to disclose transactions entered into with fellow group companies that are wholly owned within the group of companies of which the company is a wholly owned member.
The directors of the company are deemed to be the key personnel of the company as defined in Section 33 of FRS 102.