Company registration number SC012795 (Scotland)
MONTROSE FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
MONTROSE FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED
CONTENTS
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Statement of financial position
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Notes to the financial statements
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MONTROSE FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Non-current assets
Intangible assets
4
5,625
20,000
Property, plant and equipment
5
350,666
375,261
356,291
395,261
Current assets
Inventories
4,642
3,823
Trade and other receivables
6
91,526
103,718
Cash and cash equivalents
173,393
95,145
269,561
202,686
Current liabilities
7
(355,575)
(314,598)
Net current liabilities
(86,014)
(111,912)
Total assets less current liabilities
270,277
283,349
Non-current liabilities
8
(245,836)
(282,688)
Net assets
24,441
661
Equity
Called up share capital
50,062
49,487
Share premium account
450,554
445,379
Retained earnings
(476,175)
(494,205)
Total equity
24,441
661
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 income statement within the financial statements.true
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 19 May 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr P J Stuart
Mr I Bridges
Director
Director
Company registration number SC012795 (Scotland)
MONTROSE FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Montrose Football Club Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in Scotland. The registered office is Links Park Stadium, Wellington Street, Montrose, Angus, DD10 8QD.
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 amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified, where appropriate, to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Going concern
The company’s forecast and projections taking account of reasonable changes in trading performances indicate that the company plans to operate within cash generated.true
The board of directors acknowledge that there is a level of uncertainty in the general economic environment which may impact the trading position of its customers and suppliers. The Board of Directors have undertaken a thorough review of the company’s forecasts and associated risks. The extent of this review takes into account the current economic environment, the clubs current and projected trading, and the expected position in the Scottish Football League.
The Board of Directors confirm that it has reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future due to the continuing pledged support of the directors. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the statutory financial statements.
1.3
Revenue
Revenue is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.
When cash inflows are deferred and represent a financing arrangement, the fair value of the consideration is the present value of the future receipts. The difference between the fair value of the consideration and the nominal amount received 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.
MONTROSE FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.4
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill
Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.
Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably; the intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights; and the intangible asset is separable from the entity.
Amortisation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Player registrations
amortised evenly over the length of the contract
1.5
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Freehold land and buildings and property improvements
2% and 10% on cost
Plant and equipment
15% on cost
Computer equipment
33.33% on cost
Motor vehicles
15% on cost
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.
1.6
Impairment of non-current 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.
MONTROSE FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.7
Inventories
Inventories 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 inventories to their present location and condition.
Inventories 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 inventories 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 statement of financial position 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 trade and other receivables 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 trade and other payables, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade payables are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
MONTROSE FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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
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 non-current 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.
1.12
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.13
Leases
As lessee
Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.
1.14
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.
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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.
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Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2025
2024
Number
Number
Total
34
33
MONTROSE FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
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4
Intangible fixed assets
Player registrations
£
Cost
At 1 June 2024
30,000
Additions
11,250
Disposals
(30,000)
At 31 May 2025
11,250
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 June 2024
10,000
Amortisation charged for the year
5,625
Disposals
(10,000)
At 31 May 2025
5,625
Carrying amount
At 31 May 2025
5,625
At 31 May 2024
20,000
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Property, plant and equipment
Freehold land and buildings and property improvements
Plant and equipment
Computer equipment
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 June 2024
780,495
115,835
2,940
9,800
909,070
Additions
1,615
6,448
8,063
At 31 May 2025
780,495
117,450
9,388
9,800
917,133
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 June 2024
426,155
96,469
2,365
8,820
533,809
Depreciation charged in the year
23,491
5,598
2,589
980
32,658
At 31 May 2025
449,646
102,067
4,954
9,800
566,467
Carrying amount
At 31 May 2025
330,849
15,383
4,434
350,666
At 31 May 2024
354,340
19,366
575
980
375,261
MONTROSE FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
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Trade and other receivables
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade receivables
34,998
44,600
Other receivables
56,528
59,118
91,526
103,718
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Current liabilities
2025
2024
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
50,670
10,000
Other borrowings
126,852
126,852
Trade payables
56,362
18,835
Taxation and social security
22,825
47,341
Other payables
77,984
82,978
Accruals and deferred income
20,882
28,592
355,575
314,598
The other borrowings are secured by standard security over Links Park Stadium.
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Non-current liabilities
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
10,000
Other borrowings
245,836
272,688
245,836
282,688
Creditors which fall due after five years are payable as follows:
Payable by instalments
138,428
90,280
The other borrowings are secured by standard security over Links Park Stadium.
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Audit report information
As the income statement has been omitted from the filing copy of the financial statements, the following information in relation to the audit report on the statutory financial statements is provided in accordance with s444(5B) of the Companies Act 2006.
The auditor's report is unqualified and includes the following:
MONTROSE FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
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Audit report information
(Continued)
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Opinion
In our opinion the financial statements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 May 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.
Senior Statutory Auditor:
R J Sim F.C.C.A.
Statutory Auditor:
Murray Taylor Audit Limited
Date of audit report:
19 May 2026
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Non-audit services provided by auditor
In common with many businesses of our size and nature we use our auditor to prepare and submit returns to the tax authorities and assist with the preparation of the financial statements.
In common with many other businesses of our size and nature we use our auditor to provide tax advice and to represent us, as necessary, at tax tribunals.