Company registration number 01850885 (England and Wales)
Western Computer Group Limited
Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2025
Western Computer Group Limited
Contents
Page
Balance sheet
1
Notes to the financial statements
2 - 9
Western Computer Group Limited
Balance Sheet
As at 31 December 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
4
101,298
149,278
Current assets
Debtors
5
2,202,071
2,165,705
Cash at bank and in hand
27,391
125,624
2,229,462
2,291,329
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(71,158)
(94,594)
Net current assets
2,158,304
2,196,735
Total assets less current liabilities
2,259,602
2,346,013
Provisions for liabilities
7
(155,531)
(31,611)
Net assets
2,104,071
2,314,402
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
8
350,000
350,000
Profit and loss reserves
9
1,754,071
1,964,402
Total equity
2,104,071
2,314,402
The notes on pages 2 to 9 form part of these 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 directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 29 June 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr R P Mayes
Director
Company registration number 01850885 (England and Wales)
Western Computer Group Limited
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Western Computer Group Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 112 Strand, LONDON, WC2R 0AG.
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.
Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.
1.2
Going concern
The company is reliant on its parent, Albion Computers plc, continuing to utilise its services. The directors are not aware of any indication that the group intends to discontinue the use of these services. On this basis, and after considering the company's forecast cash flows and the support available from the parent, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. true
1.3
Revenue
Turnover comprises cost for the subleasing of stores to the parent company. Turnover is at cost of leases, services, rate etc within the company.
The company recognises revenue when:
The amount of revenue can be reliably measured;
it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity;
and specific criteria have been met for each of the company's activities.
1.4
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible assets is stated in the balance sheet at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
The cost of tangible assets includes directly attributable incremental costs incurred in their acquisition and installation.
Depreciation is charged so as to write off the cost of assets, other than land and properties under construction over their estimated useful lives, as follows:
Furniture, fittings and equipment
15% straight line
Western Computer Group Limited
Notes to the financial statements (CONTINUED)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.
Western Computer Group Limited
Notes to the financial statements (CONTINUED)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.7
Financial instruments
Classification
Financial instruments are classified and accounted for, according to the substance of the contractual arrangement, as either financial assets, financial liabilities, or equity instruments. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.
Financial assets are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, loans and debtors, held-to-maturity investments, available-for-sale financial assets, or as derivatives designated as hedging instruments in an effective hedge, as appropriate. The company determines the classification of its financial assets at initial recognition.
Financial liabilities are classified as financial liabilities at fair value through profit and loss, loans and borrowings, trade and other creditors, or as derivatives designated as hedging instruments in an effective hedge, as appropriate. The company determines the classification of its financial liabilities at initial recognition.
Recognition and measurement
All financial instruments are recognised initially at fair value plus transaction costs. Thereafter financial instruments are stated at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method (less impairment where appropriate) unless the effect of discounting would be immaterial in which case they are stated at cost (less impairment where appropriate). The exception to this are those financial instruments where it is a requirement to continue recording them at fair value through profit and loss.
Impairment
Financial assets are assessed for indicators of impairment at the end of each reporting period. Financial assets are considered to be impaired when 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 of the investment have been affected.
1.8
Taxation
The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss, except that a change attributable to an item of income or expense recognised as other comprehensive income is also recognised directly in other comprehensive income.
The current corporation tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date in the countries where the group operates and generates taxable income.
Deferred corporation tax is recognised on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements and on unused tax losses or tax credits in the group. Deferred corporation tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and a valuation allowance is set up against deferred tax assets so that the net carrying amount equals the highest amount that is more likely than not to be recovered based on current or future taxable profit.
1.9
Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the company has a legal or constructive present obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that the company will be required to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the reporting end date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the amount expected to be required to settle the obligation is recognised at present value. When a provision is measured at present value, the unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period in which it arises.
Western Computer Group Limited
Notes to the financial statements (CONTINUED)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.10
Leases
As lessee
Leases in which substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.
1.11
Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the
ordinary course of business.
Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the group will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.
1.12
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary
course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if the group does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities.
Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
1.13
Defined contribution pension obligation
A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which fixed contributions are paid into a pension fund and the company has no legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions even if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods.
Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as employee benefit expense when they are due. If contribution payments exceed the contribution due for service, the excess is recognised as a prepayment.
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.
Specifically, judgements and estimates are used in determining the useful live of fixed assets, recoverability of debtors and going concern.
Western Computer Group Limited
Notes to the financial statements (CONTINUED)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
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3
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2025
2024
Number
Number
Total
3
20
4
Tangible fixed assets
Furniture, fittings and equipment
£
Cost
At 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2025
319,789
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2025
170,511
Depreciation charged in the year
47,980
At 31 December 2025
218,491
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2025
101,298
At 31 December 2024
149,278
5
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
11,478
2,262
Amounts owed by group undertakings
2,181,416
2,117,261
Other debtors
9,177
46,182
2,202,071
2,165,705
6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Trade creditors
52,386
77,256
Corporation tax
2,258
24
Other creditors
16,514
17,314
71,158
94,594
Western Computer Group Limited
Notes to the financial statements (CONTINUED)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
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7
Provisions for liabilities
2025
2024
£
£
Dilapidations
125,052
-
Clearance
10,155
-
135,207
Deferred tax liabilities
20,324
31,611
155,531
31,611
8
Called up share capital
2025
2024
2025
2024
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
250,000
250,000
250,000
250,000
Ordinary A shares of £1 each
100,000
100,000
100,000
100,000
350,000
350,000
350,000
350,000
Rights, preferences and restrictions
Ordinary have the following rights, preferences and restrictions:
The holders of Ordinary shares are entitled to receive dividends as declared from time to time and are entitled to one vote per share at meetings of the company. All Ordinary shares rank equally with regard to the company's residual assets.
Ordinary A have the following rights, preferences and restrictions:
The holders of Ordinary A shares are entitled to receive preferential net cash dividends and are entitled to one vote per share at meetings of the company. Ordinary A shareholders take priority with regard to the company's residual assets.
9
Profit and loss reserves
This reserve records retained earnings and accumulated losses. There are no non-distributable reserves in the profit and loss account.
10
Audit report information
As the income statement has been omitted from the filing copy of the financial statements, the following information in relation to the audit report on the statutory financial statements is provided in accordance with s444(5B) of the Companies Act 2006.
The auditor's report is unqualified and includes the following:
Western Computer Group Limited
Notes to the financial statements (CONTINUED)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
10
Audit report information
(Continued)
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Opinion
In our opinion the financial statements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 December 2025 and of its loss for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Senior Statutory Auditor:
Nigel Ling
Statutory Auditor:
DJH Audit Limited
Date of audit report:
29 June 2026
11
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, as follows:
2025
2024
£
£
Total commitments
124,850
273,354
The amount of non-cancellable operating lease payments recognised as an expense during the period was £218,298 (2024 - £247,780).
12
Events after the reporting date
Prior to the reporting date, the company committed to the closure of two retail stores and has recognised a provision in respect of the associated costs, for lease dilapidation obligations and store clearance costs. Subsequent to the reporting date, the closures were completed.
The directors have reviewed the estimated costs against the provision recognised at 31st December 2025 and are satisfied that the provision remains appropriate based on information available at the date of approval of these financial statements.
13
Related party transactions
Summary of transactions with other related parties
The company has taken advantage of the exemption in FRS 102 1AC.35 "Related Party Disclosures" from disclosing transactions with other members of the group.
Intercompany balances are unsecured and interest-free.
Western Computer Group Limited
Notes to the financial statements (CONTINUED)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
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14
Parent company
At 31 December 2025, the immediate parent company and ultimate controlling party is Albion Computers plc, a company incorporated in England and Wales, by virtue of its holdings of 100% of the issued share capital of the company.
The largest and smallest group of undertakings for which group accounts are drawn up and of which the company is a member is Albion Computers plc whose address is 112 Strand, London, WC2R 0AG.