Company registration number 02209437 (England and Wales)
AMBITION EUROPE LIMITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
AMBITION EUROPE LIMITED
CONTENTS
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Balance sheet
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Notes to the financial statements
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AMBITION EUROPE LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2025
31 December 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
Tangible assets
3
322,154
596,311
Current assets
Debtors falling due after more than one year
5
1,877,510
1,869,049
Debtors falling due within one year
5
1,326,038
992,877
Cash at bank and in hand
441,913
364,310
3,645,461
3,226,236
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(1,209,298)
(935,128)
Net current assets
2,436,163
2,291,108
Total assets less current liabilities
2,758,317
2,887,419
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
7
(25,390)
(320,559)
Provisions for liabilities
(16,319)
(16,947)
Net assets
2,716,608
2,549,913
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
8
9,335
9,335
Share premium account
870,544
870,544
Capital redemption reserve
49
49
Profit and loss reserves
1,836,680
1,669,985
Total equity
2,716,608
2,549,913
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 2 July 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
NM B Waterworth
Director
Company registration number 02209437 (England and Wales)
AMBITION EUROPE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Ambition Europe Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 25 Southampton Buildings, London, WC2A 1AL.
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 preparation of the accounts in accordance with FRS 102 includes the amendments issued in March 2024 as part of the FRC's periodic review. The company has chosen to adopt these amendments early, applying them in full for the financial year. 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
Turnover
Turnover, which excludes VAT, is derived from the services provided in the normal course of business. Turnover for temporary placements is recognised in the period in which the services were provided. Turnover for permanent placements is recognised when the placement is accepted by the candidate, with provision made for drop outs.
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:
Leasehold land and buildings
Over the term of the lease
Fixtures and fittings
20% to 33% straight-line
Computers
20% to 33% 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
An assessment is made at each reporting date of whether there are indications that a fixed asset may be impaired or that an impairment loss previously recognised has fully or partially reversed. If such indication exists, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the asset.
Shortfalls between the carrying value of fixed assets and their recoverable amounts, being the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value-in-use, are recognised as impairment losses. Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss.
Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Reversals of impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss. On reversal of an impairment loss, the depreciation is adjusted to allocate the asset's revised carrying amount (less any residual value) over its remaining useful life.
AMBITION EUROPE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
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.
1.6
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 assets and liabilities are offset and 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
Trade, group and other debtors which are due within one year are recognised initially at the transaction price or, when the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, at the present value of future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument. Trade debtors are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, less any impairment losses.
A provision for impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the amounts due will not be collected according to the original terms of the contract. Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss for the excess of the carrying value of the trade debtor over the present value of the future cash flows discounted using the original effective interest rate. Subsequent reversals of an impairment loss that objectively relate to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognised, are recognised immediately in profit or loss.
Basic 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.
Equity instruments are recorded at the net proceeds of issue after deducting directly attributable transaction costs.
Trade, group and other creditors are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
1.7
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
Current tax
Current tax, including UK corporation tax is provided at amounts expected to be paid (or recovered) using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the balance sheet date.
AMBITION EUROPE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Deferred tax
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the balance sheet date where transactions or events have occurred at that date will result in an obligation to pay more, or a right to pay less or to receive more tax, with the following exception:
Deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that the directors consider that it is more likely that not that there will be suitable tax profits from which the future reversal of the underlying timing differences can be deducted.
Deferred tax is measured on an undiscounted basis at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the periods in which timing differences reverse, based on tax rates and laws enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date.
1.8
Provisions
Provisions (i.e. liabilities of uncertain timing or amount) are recognised when there is an obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event, it is probable that economic benefit will be transferred to settle the obligation and the amount of the obligation can be estimated reliably.
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.
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.
1.10
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
The assets of the defined contribution pension scheme are held separately from those of the company.
Differences between contributions payable at the year end and those actually paid are shown on the balance sheet.
1.11
Share-based payments
Equity-settled share-based payments are measured at fair value at the date of grant and expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. A corresponding adjustment is made to the equity. The shares offered under this scheme are shares in Ambition Group Limited, the ultimate parent company.
1.12
Leases
Rentals applicable to operating leases where substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership remain with the lessor are charged against profits on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.
AMBITION EUROPE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.13
Foreign exchange
Transactions in currencies other than the functional currency, are initially recorded at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of the transaction.
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rate of exchange ruling at the reporting date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency are translated at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction or, if the asset or liability is measured at fair value, the rate when the fair value was determined.
All translation differences are taken to profit or loss, except to the extent that they relate to gains or losses on non-monetary items recognised in other comprehensive income, when the related translation gain or loss is also recognised in other comprehensive income.
1.14
Investment in subsidiaries
Interests in subsidiaries are initially measured at cost, including directly attributable transaction costs and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.
Interests in subsidiaries are assessed for impairment at each reporting date. Any impairment losses or reversals of impairment losses are recognised immediately in profit or loss.
2
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2025
2024
Number
Number
Total
30
38
3
Tangible fixed assets
Land and buildings
Plant and machinery etc
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2025
841,978
43,941
885,919
Additions
17,750
17,750
At 31 December 2025
841,978
61,691
903,669
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2025
257,906
31,702
289,608
Depreciation charged in the year
280,660
11,247
291,907
At 31 December 2025
538,566
42,949
581,515
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2025
303,412
18,742
322,154
At 31 December 2024
584,072
12,239
596,311
AMBITION EUROPE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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4
Subsidiaries
Details of the company's subsidiaries at 31 December 2025 are as follows:
Name of undertaking
Registered office
Class of
% Held
shares held
Direct
Ambition US Inc
80 State St, Albany NY 12207
Ordinary
100.00
5
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
313,803
288,666
Other debtors
1,012,235
704,211
1,326,038
992,877
2025
2024
Amounts falling due after more than one year:
£
£
Amounts owed by group undertakings
1,877,510
1,869,049
Total debtors
3,203,548
2,861,926
6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Trade creditors
68,280
43,954
Amounts owed to group undertakings
161,009
174,044
Corporation tax
63,046
Other taxation and social security
81,906
249,022
Other creditors
835,057
468,108
1,209,298
935,128
7
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025
2024
£
£
Other creditors
25,390
320,559
AMBITION EUROPE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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8
Called up share capital
2025
2024
2025
2024
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary voting shares of 1p each
892,700
892,700
8,927
8,927
Ordinary WJ non-voting shares of 1p each
39,601
39,601
396
396
Deferred non-voting shares of £1 each
12
12
12
12
932,313
932,313
9,335
9,335
9
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:
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 profit 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:
Ian Meaburn
Statutory Auditor:
Myers Clark
Date of audit report:
15 July 2026