Company Registration No. SC298523 (Scotland)
MCLAREN GROWERS LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
James Hair Group Limited
59 Bonnygate
CUPAR
Fife
UK
KY15 4BY
MCLAREN GROWERS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2025
31 October 2025
- 1 -
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
3
4,000
-
Tangible assets
4
5,189,125
4,127,616
Investments
5
10
10
5,193,135
4,127,626
Current assets
Stocks
215,000
262,990
Debtors
6
233,938
196,098
Cash at bank and in hand
793,549
1,935,689
1,242,487
2,394,777
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
7
(703,037)
(1,674,525)
Net current assets
539,450
720,252
Total assets less current liabilities
5,732,585
4,847,878
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
8
(39,855)
-
0
Provisions for liabilities
9
(272,400)
(223,900)
Net assets
5,420,330
4,623,978
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
10
100
100
Profit and loss reserves
5,420,230
4,623,878
Total equity
5,420,330
4,623,978

The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the income statement within the financial statements.true

For the financial year ended 31 October 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

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.

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 9 July 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr William D McLaren
Director
Company Registration No. SC298523
MCLAREN GROWERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

Mclaren Growers Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in Scotland. The registered office is Nether Strathkinness, ST ANDREWS, Fife, UK, KY16 9TY.

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
Turnover

Turnover comprises the invoiced value of potatoes supplied by the company, net of Value Added Tax and trade discounts.

 

1.3
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill

Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.

 

Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably; the intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights; and the intangible asset is separable from the entity.

Amortisation 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:

BPS Entitlements
3 years
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:

Freehold land and buildings
Not depreciated
Plant and equipment
10% reducing balance
Tractors
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 valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving stocks. Cost comprises direct expenditure and an appropriate proportion of fixed and variable overheads.

MCLAREN GROWERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.6
Financial instruments

Basic financial instruments are recognised at amortised cost using the effective interest method except for investments in non-convertible preference and non-puttable preference and ordinary shares, which are measured at fair value, with changes recognised in the profit and loss. Derivative financial instruments are initially recorded at cost and thereafter at fair value, with charges recognised in profit and loss.

1.7
Taxation
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.

1.8
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.

1.9
Pensions

The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amounts paid by the company to the funds in respect of the year.

1.10
Leases

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.

MCLAREN GROWERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.11
Government grants

Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the grants will be received.

 

A grant that specifies performance conditions is recognised in income when the performance conditions are met. Where a grant does not specify performance conditions it is recognised in income when the proceeds are received or receivable. A grant received before the recognition criteria are satisfied is recognised as a liability.

 

Government grants received in relation to assets are amortised at the same rate as the depreciation applied to the relevant asset.

2
Employees

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was 4 (2024 - 4).

3
Intangible fixed assets
BPS Entitlements
£
Cost
At 1 November 2024
-
0
Additions
6,000
At 31 October 2025
6,000
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 November 2024
-
0
Amortisation charged for the year
2,000
At 31 October 2025
2,000
Carrying amount
At 31 October 2025
4,000
At 31 October 2024
-
0
MCLAREN GROWERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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4
Tangible fixed assets
Freehold land and buildings
Plant and equipment
Tractors
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 November 2024
3,230,681
1,115,659
320,750
4,667,090
Additions
868,773
99,895
198,000
1,166,668
At 31 October 2025
4,099,454
1,215,554
518,750
5,833,758
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 November 2024
-
0
328,247
211,227
539,474
Depreciation charged in the year
-
0
88,731
16,428
105,159
At 31 October 2025
-
0
416,978
227,655
644,633
Carrying amount
At 31 October 2025
4,099,454
798,576
291,095
5,189,125
At 31 October 2024
3,230,681
787,412
109,523
4,127,616
5
Fixed asset investments
2025
2024
£
£
Other investments other than loans
10
10
Movements in fixed asset investments
Investments other than loans
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 November 2024 & 31 October 2025
10
Carrying amount
At 31 October 2025
10
At 31 October 2024
10
MCLAREN GROWERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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6
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
183,735
147,645
Other debtors
50,203
30,253
Prepayments and accrued income
-
0
18,200
233,938
196,098
7
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Obligations under finance leases (secured)
39,855
-
0
Trade creditors
9,051
9,835
Corporation tax
210,989
589,267
Government grants
172,350
191,500
Inter-company creditor
254,718
866,457
Directors current accounts
11,420
11,420
Accruals and deferred income
4,654
6,046
703,037
1,674,525
8
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Obligations under finance leases
39,855
-
0
9
Provisions for liabilities
2025
2024
£
£
Deferred tax liabilities
272,400
223,900
10
Called up share capital
2025
2024
£
£
Ordinary share capital
Issued and fully paid
100 Ordinary shares of £1 each
100
100
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