Company registration number 04989759 (England and Wales)
SCUTUM NORTH LIMITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2025
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
3 Acorn Business Centre
Northarbour Road
Cosham
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO6 3TH
SCUTUM NORTH LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Company information
1
Balance sheet
2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 9
SCUTUM NORTH LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
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Directors
Mr K L Roberts
Mr R H Jones
Mr S Baccetti
(Appointed 26 January 2026)
Company number
04989759
Registered office
Trident House
Unit 7 Anchor Court
Commercial Road
Darwen
Blackburn
United Kingdom
BB3 0DB
Auditor
TC Group
3 Acorn Business Centre
Northarbour Road
Cosham
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO6 3TH
SCUTUM NORTH LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2025
31 December 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3
39,767
41,886
Current assets
Stocks
89,668
74,366
Debtors
4
1,399,819
1,397,330
Cash at bank and in hand
107,170
141,304
1,596,657
1,613,000
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
5
(312,887)
(330,703)
Net current assets
1,283,770
1,282,297
Total assets less current liabilities
1,323,537
1,324,183
Provisions for liabilities
(7,146)
(7,275)
Net assets
1,316,391
1,316,908
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
990
990
Capital redemption reserve
2
2
Profit and loss reserves
1,315,399
1,315,916
Total equity
1,316,391
1,316,908
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 29 April 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr S Baccetti
Director
Company Registration No. 04989759
The notes on pages 3 to 9 form part of these financial statements
SCUTUM NORTH LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Scutum North Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Trident House, Unit 7 Anchor Court, Commercial Road, Darwen, Blackburn, United Kingdom, BB3 0DB.
1.1
Accounting convention
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. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Financial statements prepared on a basis other than going concern
On the 1st January 2026 the company's business, together with its assets and liabilities, were transferred to another company within the group, Scutum Fire and Security Limited for continuation within that company. Following the transfer of the business on 1st January 2026 this company ceased operating.
These financial statements are therefore not prepared on the going concern basis, as the directors do not assume the company's business will continue for a period of at least 12 months from the date the financial statements are approved. However, there has been no change to the recognition or valuation of assets and liabilities within these financial statements, because the assets and liabilities of the company were transferred to Scutum Fire and Security Limited at their book values on a going concern basis. Assets and liabilities are therefore presented within these financial statements, as if the financial statements had been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes assets are recovered and liabilities settled in the ordinary course of business.
1.3
Turnover
Revenue is recognised to the extent that the company obtains the right to consideration in exchange for its performance. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration receivable, excluding VAT. Revenue from the installation of fire and security equipment is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the installation. Stage of completion is measured by an assessment of the progress of the job by the engineers.
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.
SCUTUM NORTH LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 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:
Plant and machinery
15% reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings
15% reducing balance
Equipment
15% 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
Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost includes all costs of purchase, costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the stock to its present location and condition.
1.6
Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks.
1.7
Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Classification of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.
SCUTUM NORTH LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and loans from fellow group companies 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.
1.8
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.
1.9
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.
1.10
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.
SCUTUM NORTH LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.11
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.12
Leases
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
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2025
2024
Number
Number
Total
31
32
3
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and machinery
Fixtures and fittings
Equipment
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2025
25,130
14,572
98,487
138,189
Additions
4,392
4,392
At 31 December 2025
25,130
14,572
102,879
142,581
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2025
20,369
8,103
67,831
96,303
Depreciation charged in the year
714
959
4,838
6,511
At 31 December 2025
21,083
9,062
72,669
102,814
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2025
4,047
5,510
30,210
39,767
At 31 December 2024
4,761
6,469
30,656
41,886
SCUTUM NORTH LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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4
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
518,551
500,492
Corporation tax recoverable
69,726
Amounts owed by group undertakings
695,248
793,350
Other debtors
186,020
33,762
1,399,819
1,397,330
5
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Trade creditors
206,362
229,768
Amounts owed to group undertakings
17,341
18,436
Taxation and social security
69,417
67,242
Other creditors
19,767
15,257
312,887
330,703
6
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 was unqualified.
Emphasis of matter - non-going concern basis of accounting
We draw attention to Note 1.2 to the financial statements which explains that the group has completed a group reorganisation in which the company's trade and assets have been transferred to a fellow group undertaking. Although the underlying business of the company continues in the fellow group undertaking, the operational activities of this company have now ceased. Accordingly the directors do not consider it appropriate to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing these financial statements. These financial statements have been prepared on a basis other than going concern as described in Note 1.2. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.
Senior Statutory Auditor:
James Blake FCA
Statutory Auditor:
TC Group
Date of audit report:
29 April 2026
SCUTUM NORTH LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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7
Operating lease commitments
Lessee
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:
2025
2024
£
£
251,232
400,102
8
Related party transactions
In preparing the financial statements the directors have considered the requirements of FRS 102 Section 1AC.35 and concluded that there are no material transactions which have not been concluded under normal market conditions.
SCUTUM NORTH LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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9
Parent company
At the balance sheet date the company's entire share capital is held by Scutum UK & Ireland Limited, a wholly owned member of the group headed by SLE SAS, a company incorporated in France.
Scutum UK & Ireland Limited is the immediate parent undertaking and the smallest group in which consolidated financial statements are prepared. Copies of the Scutum UK & Ireland Limited financial statements are publicly available at Companies House.
SLE SAS is considered to be the ultimate parent undertaking and controlling party. Copies of the SLE SAS' financial statements may be obtained from 21, Rue du Pont des Halles, 94536, Rungis Cedex.
In accordance with Section 33.1A of FRS 102 the company has applied the exemption from disclosing transactions and balances with fellow wholly owned members of the group headed by SLE SAS.