Company registration number 13946381 (England and Wales)
THE BORNLESS LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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THE BORNLESS LIMITED
CONTENTS
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Statement of financial position
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Notes to the financial statements
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THE BORNLESS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT
31 MARCH 2026
31 March 2026
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2026
2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
5
18,966
21,392
Current assets
Work in Progress
6
4,370,786
3,219,857
Debtors
7
278,398
318,988
Cash at bank and in hand
181,666
1,270,832
4,830,850
4,809,677
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
8
(20,312)
(7,855)
Net current assets
4,810,538
4,801,822
Total assets less current liabilities
4,829,504
4,823,214
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
9
(4,556,528)
(4,635,407)
Net assets
272,976
187,807
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
10
2,100
2,100
Profit and loss reserves
270,876
185,707
Total equity
272,976
187,807
For the financial year ended 31 March 2026 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 and signed by the director and authorised for issue on 3 July 2026
Mr T Saunders
Director
Company registration number 13946381 (England and Wales)
THE BORNLESS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
The Bornless Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 1010 Eskdale Road, Winnersh Triangle, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 5TS.
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. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Going concern
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
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:
Plant and equipment
25% straight line
Fixtures and fittings
20% reducing balance
Computers
25% straight line
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.
1.4
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.
THE BORNLESS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.
1.5
Work in progress
Work in progress other than long term contracts, is stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost comprises contractual expenditure in respect of the game being developed and/or produced. Net realisable value is based on estimated selling price less all further costs to completion, any associated incentives and all relevant marketing, selling and distribution costs.
1.6
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.
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 statement of financial position 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.
THE BORNLESS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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.
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. The tax expense includes
notional tax paid on Video Game Tax Relief ("VGTR").
Current tax
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the income statement 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.
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 income statement, 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.
1.10
Government grants
The company is entitled to claim Video Game Tax Relief ("VGTR") due to its qualifying activities. The
company recognises the rights to the benefits of such grants when there is reasonable expectation that the
grant conditions will be met and the grant will be receivable.
Amounts claimed under VGTR grants are recognised as a credit to reduce corporation tax chargeable in the statement of profit and loss. Amounts receivable by the company in respect of the
grants are recognised within current assets in the statement of financial position.
THE BORNLESS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the director is 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.
3
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2026
2025
Number
Number
Total
11
11
4
Taxation
2026
2025
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
(111,428)
366
THE BORNLESS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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5
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and machinery etc
£
Cost
At 1 April 2025
32,077
Additions
6,882
At 31 March 2026
38,960
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2025
10,685
Depreciation charged in the year
9,308
At 31 March 2026
19,994
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2026
18,966
At 31 March 2025
21,392
6
Work in progress
2026
2025
£
£
Work in progress
4,370,786
3,219,857
7
Debtors
2026
2025
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Corporation tax recoverable
273,201
302,429
Other debtors
5,197
16,559
278,398
318,988
8
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2026
2025
£
£
Trade creditors
3,870
4,878
Taxation and social security
12,645
Other creditors
3,797
2,977
20,312
7,855
THE BORNLESS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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9
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2026
2025
£
£
Amounts owed to group undertakings
4,556,528
4,635,407
10
Called up share capital
2026
2025
2026
2025
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and not fully paid
Ordinary Shares of £1 each
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
Ordinary A Shares of £1 each
100
100
100
100
Ordinary B Shares of £1 each
100
100
100
100
Ordinary C Shares of £1 each
150
150
150
150
Ordinary D Shares of £1 each
150
150
150
150
Ordinary E Shares of £1 each
150
150
150
150
Ordinary F Shares of £1 each
150
150
150
150
Ordinary G Shares of £1 each
150
150
150
150
Ordinary H Shares of £1 each
150
150
150
150
2,100
2,100
2,100
2,100
The shares were issued on incorporation and remain unpaid
11
Directors' transactions
The company advanced a loan of of £2,452 (2025: £1,718) to T Saunders that will be repaid within 9 months of the year.
12
Parent company
The company is controlled by Cathedral Studios Limited, a company registered in England and Wales.
The parent company is controlled by T Saunders, the director.