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ARCA Business Centres Limited
Registration Number SC288589 (Scotland)
Unaudited Annual Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 August 2025
ARCA Business Centres Limited
Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 31 August 2025
Balance Sheet
Notes
2025 £
2024 £
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
6
5,017,978
5,007,004
Current assets
Debtors
7
390,233
357,737
Cash at bank and in hand
264,271
230,759
654,504
588,496
Current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
8
2,601,678
2,728,600
Net current liabilities
(1,947,174)
(2,140,104)
 
 
Total assets less current liabilities
3,070,804
2,866,900
Provisions
(172,865)
(114,632)
Net assets
2,897,939
2,752,268
 
 
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
1,000
1,000
Revaluation reserve
906,402
906,402
Profit and loss account
1,990,537
1,844,866
Shareholder's funds
2,897,939
2,752,268
 
 
These annual financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. These annual financial statements and reports have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and the option not to file the profit and loss account and retained earnings has been taken.
For the year ended 31 August 2025, the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The member has not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025 in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
ARCA Business Centres Limited
Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 31 August 2025
Balance Sheet
Notes
2025 £
2024 £
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The director acknowledges his responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The annual financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 29 May 2026.
_______________
Dr K A Murphy
Director
The notes on pages 4 to 9 form part of these accounts.
Company registration number: SC288589
ARCA Business Centres Limited
Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 31 August 2025
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.
Summary of significant accounting policies
1.1
General information and basis of preparation
The company is a private company limited by shares, registered in Scotland. The address of the registered office is Ellismuir House, Ellismuir Way, Tannochside Park, Glasgow, G71 5PW.
These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with Section 1A of FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland'.
The annual financial statements are prepared in sterling which is the functional currency of the company.
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain fixed assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income.
1.2
Going Concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The director has assessed the Company's ability to continue as a going concern and has reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus he continues to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing these financial statements.
1.3
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost (or deemed cost) or valuation less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes costs directly attributable to making the asset capable of operating as intended. Upon completion of a development, freehold property is measured at valuation. Any tangible assets carried at revalued amounts are recorded at the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
An increase in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of a revaluation, is recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity, except to the extent it reverses a revaluation decrease of the same asset previously recognised in profit or loss. A decrease in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of revaluation, is recognised in other comprehensive income to the extent of any previously recognised revaluation increase accumulated in equity in respect of that asset. Where a revaluation decrease exceeds the accumulated revaluation gains accumulated in equity in respect of that asset, the excess shall be recognised in profit or loss. For an expense to be capitalised, it will have a minimum value of £500.
Depreciation
Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset on a systematic basis over its expected useful life as follows:
Asset class
Useful life / depreciation rate
Equipment
25% straight line
Freehold land is not depreciated. Each year, the director reviews the carrying value of the freehold property and carries out an impairment review. The director considers that the residual values of the freehold property are such that any depreciation would be immaterial, and consequently, no depreciation has been charged.
ARCA Business Centres Limited
Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 31 August 2025
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.4
Financial instruments
A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Basic financial assets, which include trade and other debtors and cash at bank are initially recognised at the transaction price, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where it is recognised at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument.
Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other creditors, bank loans and overdrafts are initially recognised at the transaction price, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where it is recognised at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument.
1.5
Impairment
Assets not measured at fair value are reviewed for any indication that the asset may be impaired at each balance sheet date. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset, or the asset's cash generating unit, is estimated and compared to the carrying amount. Where the carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount, an impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss unless the asset is carried at a revalued amount where the impairment loss is a revaluation decrease.
For the purposes of impairment testing, when it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, an estimate is made of the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. The cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable group of assets that includes the asset and generates cash inflows that largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets.
1.6
Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the company has an obligation at the balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount can be reliably estimated. Provisions are recognised as a liability in the statement of financial position and the amount of the provision as an expense.
Provisions are initially measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date and subsequently reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimate of the amount that would be required to settle the obligation. Any adjustments to the amounts previously recognised are recognised in profit or loss unless the provision was originally recognised as part of the cost of an asset. When a provision is measured at the present value of the amount expected to be required to settle the obligation, the unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period it arises.
1.7
Tax
Taxation for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Profit and Loss Account, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity.
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.
ARCA Business Centres Limited
Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 31 August 2025
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.8
Deferred tax
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.
1.9
Revenue recognition
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and represents amounts receivable from tenants in respect of rents and utility charges, stated net of discounts and of Value Added Tax. Revenue is recognised when the company becomes entitled to the income, when the amount can be measured reliably, and it is probable that the associated economic benefits will flow to the entity.
1.10
Employee benefits
When employees have rendered service to the company, short-term employee benefits to which the employees are entitled are recognised at the undiscounted amount expected to be paid in exchange for that service.
Short term benefits, including holiday pay, are recognised as an expense in the period in which employees have become entitled to the benefits as a result of service rendered to the company.
The company operates a defined contribution plan for the benefit of its employees. Contributions are expensed as they become payable.
The company operates a defined benefit plan for the benefit of its employees. A liability for the company's obligations under the plan is recognised net of plan assets. The net change in the net defined benefit liability is recognised as the cost of the defined benefit plan during the period. Pension plan assets are measured at fair value and the defined benefit obligation is measured on an actuarial basis using the projected unit method. Actuarial valuations are obtained at least triennially and are updated at each balance sheet date.
Once-off termination payments that are not required by contract, legislation, or other obligations or commitments, are recognised in the financial year in which they become payable.
2.
Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
 
 
 
 
Employees
1
1
3.
Other interest receivable and similar income
2025
2024
£
£
Interest receivable
16
105
 
 
ARCA Business Centres Limited
Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 31 August 2025
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4.
Interest payable and similar expenses
2025
2024
£
£
Interest on banks loans and overdrafts
28,125
24,029
 
 
5.
Tax on profit
2025
2024
£
£
Current tax
Corporation Tax
(60,882)
(71,927)
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
(58,233)
43,178
 
 
Tax on profit
(119,115)
(28,749)
 
 
6.
Tangible assets
6.1
Balances at year end and movements for the year
 
 
 
 
 
 
Land and buildings £
 
Equipment £
 
Total £
Cost or valuation
 
 
 
 
 
At 01 September 2024
5,007,004
33,816
5,040,820
Additions
10,974
-
10,974
At 31 August 2025
5,017,978
33,816
5,051,794
Depreciation
At 01 September 2024
-
(33,816)
(33,816)
At 31 August 2025
-
(33,816)
(33,816)
Carrying amount
At 01 September 2024
5,007,004
-
5,007,004
 
 
 
At 31 August 2025
5,017,978
-
5,017,978
The fixed assets were valued at 7 March 2022 by Colliers International Property Consultants Limited at market value.
Included within freehold property is capitalised loan interest charges amounting to £60,423.
The director has reviewed the carrying value of the freehold land and property, and has carried out an impairment review. They are satisfied that the carrying value of the land and property as at 31 August 2025 reflects the market value at that date, and that the residual value is so high as to render any depreciation immaterial to the financial statements. Consequently, no depreciation has been charged.
ARCA Business Centres Limited
Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 31 August 2025
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.2
Tangible assets held at valuation
In respect of tangible assets held at valuation, the aggregate cost, depreciation and comparable carrying amount that would have been recognised if the assets had been carried under the historical cost model are as follows:
6.2.1
 
 
Freehold property £
 
At 31 August 2025
At cost
3,028,787
Accumulated depreciation
-
Carrying value
3,028,787
 
At 31 August 2024
At cost
3,028,787
Accumulated depreciation
-
Carrying value
3,028,787
 
7.
Debtors
2025
2024
£
£
Trade debtors
286,918
254,422
Other debtors
103,315
103,315
390,233
357,737
 
 
8.
Creditors
2025
2024
£
£
Trade creditors
18,832
20,936
Other creditors
162,053
105,153
Bank loans
330,000
330,000
Amounts owed to group undertakings and Amounts owed to undertakings in which the entity has a participating
2,056,030
2,186,667
Corporation tax
24,698
71,759
VAT
10,065
14,085
2,601,678
2,728,600
 
 
There were no significant post balance sheet events.
ARCA Business Centres Limited
Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 31 August 2025
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.
Deferred Tax
The deferred tax included in the statement of financial position is as follows:
2025
2024
£
£
Included in provisions
172,865
114,632
 
 
Deferred tax has been provided for in these financial statements at 25% (Aug 2024: 25%). The company has an unrecognised deferred tax asset of £271,079 (2024: £271,079) which has arisen from fixed asset timing differences and losses carried forward. Its recoverability is dependent upon future capital gains arising, the likelihood of which cannot at this stage be determined with reasonable certainty.
10.
Other financial commitments
The company's properties are subject to standard securities in favour of The Royal Bank of Scotland Plc in support of loan finance obtained by the company's parent company. The Royal Bank of Scotland Plc also holds a bond and floating charge over the assets of the company.
11.
Controlling party
The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Epoch Property Limited, a company registered in Scotland, whose registered office is Ellismuir House, Ellismuir Way, Tannochside Park, Uddingston, Glasgow, G71 5PW.
Appendix - Additional XBRL Tags and Values
Accounting standards applied
[Current]
bus_SmallEntities
Accounts status, audited or unaudited
[Current]
bus_AuditExemptWithAccountantsReport
Accounts type
[Current]
bus_FilletedAccounts
Applicable legislation
[Current]
bus_SmallCompaniesRegimeForAccounts
Average number of employees during the period
[Current]
1
Average number of employees during the period
[Prior]
1
Balance sheet date
[Current]
31 August 2025
Date of auditor's report
[Current]
0001-01-01
Date of authorisation of financial statements for issue
[Current]
29 May 2026
Description of principal activities
[Current]
The Nature of the company's operations and principal actiities are he development and operation of business centres.
Director signing Directors' Report
[Current]
bus_Director1
Director signing financial statements
[Current]
bus_Director1
End date for period covered by report
[Current]
31 August 2025
Entity current legal or registered name
[Current]
ARCA Business Centres Limited
Entity is dormant [true/false]
[Current]
false
Entity trading status
[Current]
[default]
Equity [Multiple Tags or Values]
[Prior]
5,504,536
Equity [Multiple Tags or Values]
[Current]
5,795,878
Legal form of entity
[Current]
bus_PrivateLimitedCompanyLtd
Name of entity auditors
[Current]
CT
Name of entity officer
[Current]
Dr K A Murphy
Name of entity officer
[Current]
G P Murphy
Name of individual auditor
[Current]
CT
Name of production software
[Current]
Draftworx Cloud
Start date for period covered by report
[Current]
01 September 2024
UK Companies House registered number
[Current]
SC288589
Version of production software
[Current]
2026.9.0.0