Company registration number SC188426 (Scotland)
PRISTINE CLEAN SERVICES LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
A9 Accountancy Limited
Chartered Accountants
Elm House
Cradlehall Business Park
Inverness
United Kingdom
IV2 5GH
PRISTINE CLEAN SERVICES LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
Alice Thomson
Charlie Thomson
Alison Thomson
Amanda Scott
Company number
SC188426
Registered office
Pristine House
Dalcross
Inverness
IV2 7JL
Auditor
A9 Accountancy Limited
Elm House
Cradlehall Business Park
Inverness
United Kingdom
IV2 5GH
PRISTINE CLEAN SERVICES LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Directors' report
3
Directors' responsibilities statement
4
Independent auditor's report
5 - 7
Profit and loss account
8
Statement of comprehensive income
9
Balance sheet
10
Statement of changes in equity
11
Statement of cash flows
12
Notes to the financial statements
13 - 24
PRISTINE CLEAN SERVICES LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 August 2025.

Principal activities

The principal activity of the company continued to be that of cleaning and soft services.

 

The company delivers a range of cleaning solutions tailored to client requirements, with an emphasis on service quality, compliance, reliability, and value for money.

 

Review of the business

During the year, the company continued to operate in a competitive marketplace shaped by ongoing budgetary pressures within the public sector, rising employment costs, and inflationary impacts on consumables and operational expenditure.

Despite these challenges, the company maintained a stable portfolio of contracts and continued to focus on delivering high-quality services to its clients, generating revenue of £12.1m (2024: £10.4m) and an operating profit of £193k (2024: £113k). Management remained committed to maintaining strong client relationships, retaining experienced staff, and ensuring operational efficiency across all service areas.

The directors monitor financial and operational performance through regular review of key metrics including contract profitability, staff retention, service quality standards, and cash flow management.

Principal risks and uncertainties

The company operates within an environment subject to a number of commercial and operational risks. The principal risks identified by the directors include:

The directors seek to mitigate these risks through prudent financial management, regular contract reviews, staff training and development, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and suppliers.

Key performance indicators

 

2025

2024

Gross profit margin

13.44%

14.13%

Operating profit margin

1.6%

1.09%

Revenue growth rate

17.00%

14.51%

PRISTINE CLEAN SERVICES LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
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Employees

The company recognises that its employees are fundamental to the success of the business. The directors are committed to maintaining a safe and supportive working environment.

The company continues to invest in employee training, development, and supervision to ensure high standards of service delivery and compliance with health and safety requirements. Employee engagement and communication remain important areas of focus, particularly given the geographically dispersed nature of the workforce.

The company is committed to equal opportunities in employment and aims to ensure that all employees are treated fairly and with respect regardless of background or personal characteristics.

Environmental Matters

The company acknowledges its responsibility to minimise the environmental impact of its operations where practical. Measures implemented include the responsible use of cleaning chemicals, waste reduction initiatives, and the adoption of environmentally conscious products and working practices where commercially viable. The business is using the principles of Ecovadis to develop our sustainability with target of bronze status by 2026 and silver status by 2027.

Future Developments

The directors intend to continue developing the company’s presence within the cleaning market while seeking opportunities for sustainable growth and operational improvement.

The company remains focused on maintaining service quality, strengthening existing client relationships, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and long-term profitability.

On behalf of the board

.............................................
Charlie Thomson
Director
Date: .............................................
PRISTINE CLEAN SERVICES LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2025.

Results and dividends

The results for the year are set out on page 8.

Ordinary dividends were paid amounting to £201,000. The directors do not recommend payment of a further dividend.

Directors

The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:

Alice Thomson
Charlie Thomson
Alison Thomson
Amanda Scott
Disabled persons

Applications for employment by disabled persons are always fully considered, bearing in mind the aptitudes of the applicant concerned. In the event of members of staff becoming disabled, every effort is made to ensure that their employment within the company continues and that the appropriate training is arranged. It is the policy of the company that the training, career development and promotion of disabled persons should, as far as possible, be identical to that of other employees.

Employee involvement

The company recognises the importance of engaging with its workforce, which comprises a high number of employees across multiple sites. Day to day communication is supported through area managers, with regular interaction to support operational effectiveness and address employee matters. The company encourages feedback from employees and seeks to promote a positive and inclusive working environment.

 

Statement of disclosure to auditor

So far as each person who was a director at the date of approving this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company’s auditor is unaware. Additionally, the directors individually have taken all the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit information and to establish that the company’s auditor is aware of that information.

On behalf of the board
Charlie Thomson
Director
28 May 2026
PRISTINE CLEAN SERVICES LIMITED
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
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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). 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:

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

PRISTINE CLEAN SERVICES LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF PRISTINE CLEAN SERVICES LIMITED
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Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Pristine Clean Services Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 31 August 2025 which comprise the profit and loss account, the statement of comprehensive income, the balance sheet, the statement of changes in equity, the statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion the financial statements:

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.

Other information

The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.

 

We have nothing to report in this regard.

Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

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

PRISTINE CLEAN SERVICES LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF PRISTINE CLEAN SERVICES LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the strategic report or the directors' report.

 

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

Responsibilities of directors

As explained more fully in the directors' responsibilities statement, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.

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 specific procedures for this engagement and the extent to which these are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below.

We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that are applicable to the company, 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 most relevant frameworks we identified include:

We gained an understanding of how the company is complying with these laws and regulations by making enquiries of management. We corroborated these enquiries through our review of external inspections and relevant correspondence with regulatory bodies.

We assessed the susceptibility of the company's financial statements to material misstatement, including how fraud might occur, by meeting with management to understand where it was considered there was susceptibility to fraud. This evaluation also considered how management were remunerated and whether this provided an incentive for fraudulent activity. We considered the overall control environment and how management oversee the implementation and operation of controls. In areas of the financial statements where risks were considered to be higher, we performed procedures to address each identified risk.

PRISTINE CLEAN SERVICES LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF PRISTINE CLEAN SERVICES LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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The following procedures were performed to provide reasonable assurance that the financial statements were free of material fraud or error:

 

 

Our audit procedures were designed to respond to the risk of material misstatements in the financial statements, recognising that the risk of not detecting a material risk due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation. There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures performed and the further removed noncompliance with laws and regulations is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely we are to become aware of it.

 

A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.

Other matters which we are required to address

The financial statements for the preceding period were not audited and accordingly we do not express an opinion on the comparative figures.

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.

Hollie Mackay-Bungaroo BSc CA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of A9 Accountancy Limited, Statutory Auditor
Chartered Accountants
Elm House
Cradlehall Business Park
Inverness
IV2 5GH
United Kingdom
29 May 2026
PRISTINE CLEAN SERVICES LIMITED
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
12,123,688
10,362,187
Cost of sales
(10,500,291)
(8,898,223)
Gross profit
1,623,397
1,463,964
Administrative expenses
(1,429,934)
(1,351,357)
Operating profit
4
193,463
112,607
Interest payable and similar expenses
7
(21,381)
(9,619)
Profit before taxation
172,082
102,988
Tax on profit
8
(57,492)
(26,335)
Profit for the financial year
114,590
76,653

The profit and loss account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.

PRISTINE CLEAN SERVICES LIMITED
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
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2025
2024
£
£
Profit for the year
114,590
76,653
Other comprehensive income
-
-
Total comprehensive income for the year
114,590
76,653
PRISTINE CLEAN SERVICES LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 AUGUST 2025
31 August 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
10
816,330
501,895
Current assets
Stocks
11
7,143
9,716
Debtors
12
2,059,587
1,680,059
Cash at bank and in hand
457,820
498,788
2,524,550
2,188,563
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
13
(2,841,284)
(2,330,293)
Net current liabilities
(316,734)
(141,730)
Total assets less current liabilities
499,596
360,165
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
14
(307,827)
(88,435)
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
17
72,487
66,038
(72,487)
(66,038)
Net assets
119,282
205,692
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
19
101
101
Profit and loss reserves
119,181
205,591
Total equity
119,282
205,692

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions relating to medium-sized companies.

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 28 May 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
Charlie Thomson
Director
Company registration number SC188426 (Scotland)
PRISTINE CLEAN SERVICES LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
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Share capital
Profit and loss reserves
Total
Notes
£
£
£
Balance at 1 September 2023
101
360,572
360,673
Year ended 31 August 2024:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
76,653
76,653
Dividends
9
-
(231,634)
(231,634)
Balance at 31 August 2024
101
205,591
205,692
Year ended 31 August 2025:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
114,590
114,590
Dividends
9
-
(201,000)
(201,000)
Balance at 31 August 2025
101
119,181
119,282
PRISTINE CLEAN SERVICES LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
22
388,235
447,687
Interest paid
(21,381)
(9,619)
Income taxes paid
(21,385)
(17,650)
Net cash inflow from operating activities
345,469
420,418
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(626,065)
(189,607)
Proceeds from disposal of tangible fixed assets
145,874
-
0
(Issue)/Repayment of director loans
75,860
(127,529)
Net cash used in investing activities
(404,331)
(317,136)
Financing activities
Proceeds from bank loans
225,000
-
0
Repayment of bank loans
(561)
-
0
Payment of finance leases obligations
(5,545)
(18,540)
Dividends paid
(201,000)
(231,634)
Net cash generated from/(used in) financing activities
17,894
(250,174)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(40,968)
(146,892)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
498,788
645,680
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
457,820
498,788
PRISTINE CLEAN SERVICES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

Pristine Clean Services Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in Scotland. The registered office is Pristine House, Dalcross, Inverness, IV2 7JL.

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.

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 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

Atruet the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3
Revenue

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.

The nature, timing of satisfaction of performance obligations and significant payment terms of the company's major sources of revenue are as follows:

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 recoverable.

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.

PRISTINE CLEAN SERVICES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Freehold land and buildings
2% straight line
Leasehold improvements
10% straight line
Plant and equipment
25% reducing balance
Motor vehicles
25% reducing balance

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
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible 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.

1.6
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.

1.7
Cash and cash equivalents

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

PRISTINE CLEAN SERVICES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.8
Financial instruments

The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

 

Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

 

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Other financial assets

Other financial assets, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss, except that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.

 

Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.

 

If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the company transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.

Classification of financial liabilities

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

PRISTINE CLEAN SERVICES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

 

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

 

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Other financial liabilities

Derivatives, including interest rate swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts, are not basic financial instruments. Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in profit or loss in finance costs or finance income as appropriate, unless hedge accounting is applied and the hedge is a cash flow hedge.

 

Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. Debt instruments may be designated as being measured at fair value through profit or loss to eliminate or reduce an accounting mismatch or if the instruments are measured and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.9
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.

1.10
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.

PRISTINE CLEAN SERVICES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 17 -

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.

1.11
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 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.

1.12
Retirement benefits

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

1.13
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.

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.

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.

PRISTINE CLEAN SERVICES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
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3
Turnover
2025
2024
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Cleaning services
12,123,688
10,362,187
4
Operating profit
2025
2024
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
£
£
Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of the company's financial statements
13,245
-
0
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
174,565
165,041
(Profit)/loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
(8,809)
23,201
Operating lease charges
38,442
39,757
5
Employees

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

2025
2024
Number
Number
Cleaning
779
679
Administration
20
20
Total
799
699

Their aggregate remuneration comprised:

2025
2024
£
£
Wages and salaries
9,411,909
8,108,923
Social security costs
637,942
357,313
Pension costs
185,204
170,724
10,235,055
8,636,960
6
Directors' remuneration
2025
2024
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
55,057
51,600
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
526
40,000
55,583
91,600
PRISTINE CLEAN SERVICES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
- 19 -
7
Interest payable and similar expenses
2025
2024
£
£
Other finance costs
Interest on finance leases and hire purchase contracts
21,381
9,619
8
Taxation
2025
2024
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
51,043
16,561
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
6,449
9,774
Total tax charge
57,492
26,335

The actual charge for the year can be reconciled to the expected charge for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:

2025
2024
£
£
Profit before taxation
172,082
102,988
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2024: 25.00%)
43,021
25,747
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
45,624
38,289
Under/(over) provided in prior years
-
0
(1,548)
Capital allowances
(34,751)
(49,629)
Gain/(Loss) on disposal of assets
(2,202)
5,800
Deferred tax
6,449
9,774
Marginal relief
(649)
(2,098)
Taxation charge for the year
57,492
26,335
9
Dividends
2025
2024
£
£
Final paid
201,000
231,634
PRISTINE CLEAN SERVICES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
- 20 -
10
Tangible fixed assets
Freehold land and buildings
Leasehold improvements
Plant and equipment
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 September 2024
-
0
227,701
292,162
604,797
1,124,660
Additions
335,462
-
0
125,008
165,595
626,065
Disposals
-
0
-
0
-
0
(319,217)
(319,217)
At 31 August 2025
335,462
227,701
417,170
451,175
1,431,508
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 September 2024
-
0
152,620
170,727
299,418
622,765
Depreciation charged in the year
6,709
22,769
61,614
83,473
174,565
Eliminated in respect of disposals
-
0
-
0
-
0
(182,152)
(182,152)
At 31 August 2025
6,709
175,389
232,341
200,739
615,178
Carrying amount
At 31 August 2025
328,753
52,312
184,829
250,436
816,330
At 31 August 2024
-
0
75,081
121,435
305,379
501,895

The Royal Bank of Scotland hold a standard security over the property known as Mid Dalziel cottage, Dalcross (now known as Pristine House). At the end of the period, the property had a carrying amount of £328,753.

 

11
Stocks
2025
2024
£
£
Raw materials and consumables
7,143
9,716
12
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
1,933,077
1,484,516
Other debtors
62,344
142,458
Prepayments and accrued income
64,166
53,085
2,059,587
1,680,059
PRISTINE CLEAN SERVICES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
- 21 -
13
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Bank loans
15
6,771
-
0
Obligations under finance leases
16
60,957
68,226
Trade creditors
215,188
183,702
Corporation tax
51,043
21,385
Other taxation and social security
768,055
571,218
Other creditors
1,455,365
964,398
Accruals and deferred income
283,905
521,364
2,841,284
2,330,293

Included in other creditors is short term finance provided by the Royal Bank of Scotland, secured by a bond and floating charge over the company's assets and property.

14
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
15
217,668
-
0
Obligations under finance leases
16
90,159
88,435
307,827
88,435
15
Loans and overdrafts
2025
2024
£
£
Bank loans
224,439
-
0
Payable within one year
6,771
-
0
Payable after one year
217,668
-
0

The Royal Bank of Scotland hold a standard security over the property known as Mid Dalziel cottage, Dalcross (now known as Pristine House).

16
Finance lease obligations
2025
2024
Amounts due:
£
£
Within one year
60,957
68,226
After more than one year
90,159
88,435
151,116
156,661
PRISTINE CLEAN SERVICES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
16
Finance lease obligations
(Continued)
- 22 -
2025
2024
Future minimum lease payments due under finance leases:
£
£
Within one year
60,957
68,226
In two to five years
90,159
88,435
151,116
156,661

The company holds motor vehicles under finance lease arrangements. The leases run for periods of three to five years and involve fixed payments. At the end of the lease term, the company may obtain ownership of the vehicles for a nominal amount.

 

Hire purchase/Finance lease liabilities are secured over the assets to which they relate.

17
Deferred taxation

The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the company and movements thereon:

Liabilities
Liabilities
2025
2024
Balances:
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
72,487
66,038
2025
Movements in the year:
£
Liability at 1 September 2024
66,038
Charge to profit or loss
6,449
Liability at 31 August 2025
72,487

The deferred tax liability set out above relates to accelerated capital allowances.

18
Retirement benefit schemes
2025
2024
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
185,204
170,724

The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.

PRISTINE CLEAN SERVICES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
- 23 -
19
Share capital
2025
2024
2025
2024
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
49
49
49
49
Ordinary B shares of £1 each
49
49
49
49
Ordinary C shares of £1 each
1
1
1
1
Ordinary D shares of £1 each
2
2
2
2
101
101
101
101

Ordinary and B class shares confer voting rights, rights to dividend distributions, and rights to participate in any winding up.

No voting rights are assigned to C and D class shares. These shares are entitled to participate in dividend distributions and also in the winding up of the company, but there is no automatic right to a dividend.

20
Operating lease commitments
As lessee

At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases for motor vehicles, which fall due as follows:

2025
2024
£
£
Within 1 year
18,386
6,660
Years 2-5
35,358
-
0
53,744
6,660

The amount of non-cancellable operating lease payments recognised as an expense during the year was £13,497 (2024 - £14,732).

21
Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties

During the year the company entered into the following transactions with related parties:

The company rented a property from a director for use as an office, for a total cash consideration of £21,840 (2024 - £21,840) in the year on an arms length basis.

 

The company purchased a property from a director for use as an office, for a cash consideration of £300,000 on an arms length basis.

 

During the year the company advanced the directors £34,740 (2024 - £96,665) by way of loans.

 

During the year the the directors made repayments of £110,601.68 (2024 - £49,649), for loans received from the company.

 

The company paid the directors dividends totaling £201,000 (2024 - £231,634) in the year.

PRISTINE CLEAN SERVICES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
21
Related party transactions
(Continued)
- 24 -

The following amounts were outstanding at the reporting end date:

2025
2024
Amounts due from related parties
£
£
Directors
51,669
127,529

The amounts are unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand.

22
Cash generated from operations
2025
2024
£
£
Profit after taxation
114,590
76,653
Adjustments for:
Taxation charged
57,492
26,335
Finance costs
21,381
9,619
(Gain)/loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
(8,809)
23,201
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
174,565
165,041
Movements in working capital:
Decrease in stocks
2,573
1,649
Increase in debtors
(455,388)
(305,632)
Increase in creditors
481,831
450,821
Cash generated from operations
388,235
447,687
23
Analysis of changes in net funds
1 September 2024
Cash flows
31 August 2025
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
498,788
(40,968)
457,820
Borrowings excluding overdrafts
-
(224,439)
(224,439)
Lease liabilities
(156,661)
5,545
(151,116)
342,127
(259,862)
82,265
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