Company registration number SC154841 (Scotland)
BOLTS CAR HIRE LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
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BOLTS CAR HIRE LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT
30 SEPTEMBER 2025
30 September 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3
5,610,367
6,282,957
Current assets
Stocks
4
45,934
49,780
Debtors
5
428,216
498,556
Cash at bank and in hand
946,007
575,120
1,420,157
1,123,456
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(2,248,366)
(2,246,689)
Net current liabilities
(828,209)
(1,123,233)
Total assets less current liabilities
4,782,158
5,159,724
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
7
(776,509)
(1,052,973)
Provisions for liabilities
8
(112,527)
(507,569)
Net assets
3,893,122
3,599,182
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
1,250
1,250
Share premium account
9
239,750
239,750
Profit and loss reserves
9
3,652,122
3,358,182
Total equity
3,893,122
3,599,182
BOLTS CAR HIRE LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (CONTINUED)
AS AT
30 SEPTEMBER 2025
30 September 2025
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For the financial year ended 30 September 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
The director acknowledges his responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The director of the company has 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 9 April 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
J R S Garriock
Director
Company registration number SC154841 (Scotland)
BOLTS CAR HIRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Bolts Car Hire Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in Scotland. The registered office is Bolts Car Hire Limited, 34 North Road, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0NT.
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. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Going concern
Due to the the nature of the company relating to car rental which are held on finance leases, the balance sheet is in a net current liabilities position. However, atruet the time of approving the financial statements, the director has a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the director continues to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3
Turnover
Turnover 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.
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.
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:
Buildings freehold
25 years straight line
Plant and machinery
4%, 10%,15%, 20% and 33% 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
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.
BOLTS CAR HIRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.6
Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised 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.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other creditors and bank loans 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.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
1.7
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.
1.8
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
Current tax
Current tax is based on taxable profit for the year. Current tax assets and liabilities are measured using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realised or the liability is settled based on tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognised in respect of all timing differences that exist at the reporting date. Timing differences are differences between taxable profits and total comprehensive income that arise from the inclusion of income and expenses in tax assessments in different periods from their recognition in the financial statements. Deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered by the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits.
BOLTS CAR HIRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.9
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.
1.10
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.11
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 statement of financial position 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.
2
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2025
2024
Number
Number
Total
41
36
3
Tangible fixed assets
Buildings freehold
Assets under construction
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 October 2024
846,665
188,680
8,459,786
9,495,131
Additions
253,159
11,060
1,451,661
1,715,880
Disposals
(1,817,280)
(1,817,280)
At 30 September 2025
846,665
253,159
199,740
8,094,167
9,393,731
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 October 2024
63,868
87,152
3,061,154
3,212,174
Depreciation charged in the year
12,000
10,873
1,356,122
1,378,995
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(807,805)
(807,805)
At 30 September 2025
75,868
98,025
3,609,471
3,783,364
BOLTS CAR HIRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
3
Tangible fixed assets
Buildings freehold
Assets under construction
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
(Continued)
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Carrying amount
At 30 September 2025
770,797
253,159
101,715
4,484,696
5,610,367
At 30 September 2024
782,797
101,528
5,398,632
6,282,957
4
Stocks
2025
2024
£
£
Stocks
45,934
49,780
5
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
309,619
364,725
Other debtors
118,597
133,831
428,216
498,556
6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Bank loans
6,667
10,000
Trade creditors
71,571
92,316
Taxation and social security
793,560
468,110
Other creditors
1,376,568
1,676,263
2,248,366
2,246,689
The bank loan and overdraft is secured by the following:
A personal bond and First Ranking Standard Security by Mr J Garriock and Mrs A Garriock over a property in Lerwick, Shetland.
A Personal Bond and First Ranking Standard Security by over subjects Grantfield Garage, North Road, Lerwick, Shetland.
A Personal Bond and First Ranking Standard Security by over subjects Area of Ground at, North Road, Lerwick, Shetland.
An existing Guarantee and Indemnity for £300,000 and interest by Mr J Garriock and Mrs A Garriock supported by a property in Lerwick, Shetland.
An existing Bond and floating charge over the whole of your property and undertaking.
An existing Assignation in Security by Mr J Garriock and Mrs A Garriock and Bolts Car Hire Limited of the Sun Life Assurance Whole Life Policy Number 3341459.
BOLTS CAR HIRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
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7
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025
2024
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
6,667
Obligations under finance leases
776,509
1,030,862
Other borrowings
15,444
776,509
1,052,973
8
Provisions for liabilities
2025
2024
£
£
Deferred tax liabilities
112,527
507,569
9
Reserves
Share premium
Consideration received for shares issued above their nominal value net of transaction costs.
Profit and loss account
Cumulative profit and loss net of distribution to owners.
10
Related party transactions
The following amounts were outstanding at the reporting end date:
2025
2024
Amounts due to related parties
£
£
Key management personnel
-
15,444