Company registration number SC157534 (Scotland)
THE FURNISHING SERVICE LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
THE FURNISHING SERVICE LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
Mr R Beastall
(Appointed 28 November 2025)
Mr J Drummond
(Appointed 28 November 2025)
Mr S McNeill
(Appointed 1 March 2026)
Mr M McNeill
(Appointed 28 November 2025)
Company number
SC157534
Registered office
1 Glenburn Road
College Milton Industrial Estate
East Kilbride
G74 5BA
Auditor
Thomson Cooper
3 Castle Court
Carnegie Campus
Dunfermline
Fife
KY11 8PB
Business address
1 Glenburn Road
College Milton Industrial Estate
East Kilbride
G74 5BA
Bankers
Royal Bank of Scotland
Cartsdyke Avenue
Cartsburn East
Greenock
PA15 1EF
THE FURNISHING SERVICE LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 4
Directors' report
5
Independent auditor's report
6 - 8
Statement of comprehensive income
9
Balance sheet
10
Statement of changes in equity
11
Statement of cash flows
12
Notes to the financial statements
13 - 25
THE FURNISHING SERVICE LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 30 November 2025.

Overview

The year ended 30 November 2025 represents a landmark in the history of The Furnishing Service.

The company delivered its strongest financial performance in recent years, achieved two significant contract wins, and completed a management buyout that formally placed the business in the hands of the team that had led its transformation.

These achievements are the result of a deliberate, focused effort by the management team that committed to rebuild the company.

Profit before taxation for the year was £1,971,498, a sixfold increase on the prior period result of £353,359. The Gross profit margin rose to 30.9% from 26.3% in the prior period. Operating profit reached £2,113,243

These results reflect the full benefit of the restructuring undertaken in the prior extended period and confirm that the business is now operating from a position of genuine strength.

What We Do and Why It Matters

The Furnishing Service provides domestic furniture packages, delivery and installation services to local authorities, charities, housing associations and registered social landlords across the United Kingdom.

Furniture poverty is a serious and often hidden problem across the United Kingdom. Millions of households lack access to the most basic items — a bed to sleep in, a sofa to sit on, a table at which to share a meal.

For people moving into temporary accommodation, leaving crisis situations, or rebuilding their lives after a period of hardship, arriving at an unfurnished property can make an already difficult transition even harder.

A home without furniture is not yet a home. The work of The Furnishing Service sits at the heart of the solution to this problem.

By supplying affordable, quality, durable furniture, white goods and flooring quickly and reliably to those who need it we work closely with our partners to respond swiftly to the needs of households in crisis.

We take this responsibility seriously. The people we support are often among the most vulnerable in their communities. Every delivery we make, every installation we complete, makes a direct and tangible difference to the quality of a real person’s life. That knowledge motivates everyone in our business to do their work with care, professionalism and pride.

THE FURNISHING SERVICE LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
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Fair Review of the Business

Turnaround and Management Buyout

The foundations of this year’s performance were laid during the prior extended accounting period, when senior management undertook a fundamental review of the business following the loss of a significant client.

That review examined every aspect of the company’s cost base and operating model and resulted in a thorough restructuring of both overhead and direct costs, a rebalancing of the workforce, and a comprehensive review of pricing and procurement. The effectiveness of those actions was reflected in a rapid improvement in trading performance in the second half of the extended period.

Having led that turnaround, the senior management team formally completed a management buyout on 28 November 2025. The new directors — who had been instrumental in designing and executing the operational improvements that restored the company to profitability — now own the business they rebuilt.

This alignment of ownership and management creates a clear and unified focus on continued growth and long-term value creation. The board is confident that this structure provides the right platform for the next phase of the company’s development.

Contract Wins

The year saw two important contract successes that demonstrate the company’s growing reputation and competitive strength in the market.

The company successfully retendered to remain on the Scotland XL framework which is the most significant domestic furniture procurement framework in Scotland.

In addition, the company secured a new contract in Manchester, marking an important step in the company’s expansion into the English market.

This win validates the strategy of leveraging the company’s proven Scottish operating model and framework positions to grow a material presence in England, where the social housing furniture market is large and where the company is well positioned to compete.

 

Principal Risks and Uncertainties

The directors regularly review the principal risks and uncertainties facing the company. The key risks identified and the mitigating actions in place are as follows.

Tender renewals. The majority of revenues are generated through the successful award of contracts via framework agreements. The successful Scotland XL retender during the year demonstrates the company’s ability to compete and win in this environment. The company continues to work closely with its suppliers to achieve competitive pricing and manages all other costs to deliver best value to customers while maintaining appropriate profitability.

Stock prices. Fluctuations in stock prices, including where imports are affected by currency exchange rates, and geopolitical events are recognised as a risk. The company continually reviews the marketplace for alternative supply lines and maintains appropriate stock levels on key lines to mitigate this risk.

Economic and public sector spending risk. The company works closely with charities and local authorities and is therefore potentially affected by changes in public sector spending, and the wider economy. Local authorities are required by statute to provide the services in question, which provides a degree of structural mitigation. The company also continues to diversify its customer base geographically, as evidenced by the new Manchester contract, reducing dependence on any single market.

 

 

THE FURNISHING SERVICE LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
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Financial Performance

Turnover for the year was £35,192,079 (prior period: £48,174,435 over 16 months). The year-on-year comparison should be read in the context of the differing period lengths; on a like-for-like basis the underlying business performed strongly, with the significant improvement in margin quality being the most important indicator of progress.

Gross profit was £10,881,068, representing a gross margin of 30.9%, up from 26.3% in the prior period. This improvement reflects the benefits of procurement renegotiations, the removal of loss-making activity, and a more disciplined approach to contract pricing.

Administrative expenses of £8,767,825 were well controlled, resulting in operating profit of £2,113,243 and an operating margin of 6%.

After interest payable of £141,745, profit before taxation was £1,971,498. A corporation tax charge of £502,098 resulted in profit after tax of £1,469,400.

Key performance indicators

The directors monitor the following KPIs:

 

THE FURNISHING SERVICE LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
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Outlook

The directors look ahead with confidence. The business enters the new financial year with strong margins, a retained and expanded contract base, a motivated and well-structured team, and a management group that has demonstrated its ability to deliver results.

The completion of the management buyout means that the people responsible for the company’s performance are also its owners — an alignment that the directors believe will drive continued focus and ambition.

The Scotland XL retender success secures an important revenue base in Scotland, while the Manchester contract marks the beginning of what the directors intend to be a meaningful and growing presence in the rest of the UK.

The company is well positioned on the Procurement for Housing residential furniture framework, providing a compliant route to market for housing associations and local authorities across England and Wales, and the directors are actively pursuing further opportunities in this market.

As the company grows, so does its ability to make a positive difference to the lives of the families and individuals it ultimately serves. The directors are committed to ensuring that growth and social impact go hand in hand — that the more households we help to furnish, the more people move into homes that are truly ready to welcome them. That purpose gives everyone in the business something to be proud of, and it will continue to drive us forward.

The directors are grateful to everyone in the business — the people whose hard work, professionalism and commitment to our customers made this year’s results possible. We look forward to building on what we have achieved together.

 

On behalf of the board

Mr R Beastall
Director
28 May 2026
THE FURNISHING SERVICE LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 November 2025.

Principal activities
The principal activity of the company continued to be that of contract furnishers.
Directors

The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:

Mr R Wilson
(Resigned 28 November 2025)
Mr A Wilson
(Resigned 28 November 2025)
Mrs G Wilson
(Resigned 28 November 2025)
Mr R Beastall
(Appointed 28 November 2025)
Mr J Drummond
(Appointed 28 November 2025)
Mr S McNeill
(Appointed 1 March 2026)
Mr M McNeill
(Appointed 28 November 2025)
Results and dividends

The results for the year are set out on page 9.

No ordinary dividends were paid. The directors do not recommend payment of a final dividend.

Auditor

The auditor, Thomson Cooper, is deemed to be reappointed under section 487(2) of the Companies Act 2006.

Statement of directors' responsibilities

The directors are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

Statement of disclosure to auditor
So far as the directors are aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company's auditor are unaware. Additionally, the directors have taken all the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit information and to establish that the company's auditors are aware of that information.
On behalf of the board
Mr R Beastall
Director
28 May 2026
THE FURNISHING SERVICE LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE FURNISHING SERVICE LIMITED
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Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of The Furnishing Service Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 30 November 2025 which comprise the statement of comprehensive income, the balance sheet, the statement of changes in equity, the statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion the financial statements:

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

 

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

 

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

Other information

The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.

 

We have nothing to report in this regard.

Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit:

THE FURNISHING SERVICE LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE FURNISHING SERVICE LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the strategic report or the directors' report.

 

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

Responsibilities of directors

As explained more fully in the directors' responsibilities statement, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.

Extent to which the audit was capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud

We considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the organisation for fraud and identified the greatest potential for fraud in the following areas: existence and timing of recognition of income, posting of unusual journals along with complex transactions and manipulating the Company’s key performance indicators to meet targets. We discussed these risks with management, designed audit procedures to test the timing and existence of revenue, tested a sample of journals to confirm they were appropriate and reviewed areas of judgement for indicators of management bias to address these risks.

We identified areas of laws and regulations that could reasonably be expected to have a material effect on the financial statements from our sector experience through discussion with the officers and other management (as required by the auditing standards).

We reviewed the laws and regulations in areas that directly affect the financial statements including financial and taxation legislation and considered the extent of compliance with those laws and regulations as part of our procedures on the related financial statement items.

With the exception of any known or possible non-compliance with relevant and significant laws and regulations, and as required by the auditing standards, our work in respect of these was limited to enquiry of the officers and management of the company.

We communicated identified laws and regulations throughout our team and remained alert to any indications of non-compliance throughout the audit.

THE FURNISHING SERVICE LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE FURNISHING SERVICE LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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Owing to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk that we may not have detected some material misstatements in the financial statements, even though we have properly planned and performed our audit in accordance with auditing standards. We are not responsible for preventing non-compliance and cannot be expected to detect non-compliance with all laws and regulations.

 

These inherent limitations are particularly significant in the case of misstatement resulting from fraud as this may involve sophisticated schemes designed to avoid detection, including deliberate failure to record transactions, collusion or the provision of intentional misrepresentations.

A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.

Use of our Report

This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Alan Mitchell (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of Thomson Cooper, Statutory Auditor
3 Castle Court
Carnegie Campus
Dunfermline
Fife
KY11 8PB
28 May 2026
THE FURNISHING SERVICE LIMITED
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
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Year
Period
ended
ended
30 November
30 November
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
35,192,079
48,174,435
Cost of sales
(24,311,011)
(35,502,920)
Gross profit
10,881,068
12,671,515
Administrative expenses
(8,767,825)
(12,042,779)
Operating profit
4
2,113,243
628,736
Interest receivable and similar income
7
-
0
836
Interest payable and similar expenses
8
(141,745)
(276,213)
Profit before taxation
1,971,498
353,359
Tax on profit
9
(502,098)
2,059
Profit for the financial year
1,469,400
355,418
THE FURNISHING SERVICE LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
30 NOVEMBER 2025
30 November 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
10
126,232
329,547
Current assets
Stocks
11
1,335,212
1,336,733
Debtors
12
8,938,060
7,825,793
Cash at bank and in hand
162,088
160,152
10,435,360
9,322,678
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
13
(6,781,851)
(7,207,262)
Net current assets
3,653,509
2,115,416
Total assets less current liabilities
3,779,741
2,444,963
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
14
-
0
(83,333)
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
16
31,558
82,847
(31,558)
(82,847)
Net assets
3,748,183
2,278,783
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
18
220,000
220,000
Profit and loss reserves
3,528,183
2,058,783
Total equity
3,748,183
2,278,783

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions relating to medium-sized companies.

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 28 May 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr R Beastall
Director
Company registration number SC157534 (Scotland)
THE FURNISHING SERVICE LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
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Share capital
Profit and loss reserves
Total
£
£
£
Balance at 1 August 2023
220,000
1,703,365
1,923,365
Period ended 30 November 2024:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
355,418
355,418
Balance at 30 November 2024
220,000
2,058,783
2,278,783
Year ended 30 November 2025:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
1,469,400
1,469,400
Balance at 30 November 2025
220,000
3,528,183
3,748,183
THE FURNISHING SERVICE LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
22
1,600,078
34,975
Interest paid
(141,745)
(276,213)
Income taxes refunded
54,101
17,973
Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities
1,512,434
(223,265)
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(11,093)
(156,162)
Proceeds from disposal of tangible fixed assets
11,239
-
0
Interest received
-
0
836
Net cash generated from/(used in) investing activities
146
(155,326)
Financing activities
Repayment of bank loans
(183,333)
(133,335)
Net cash used in financing activities
(183,333)
(133,335)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
1,329,247
(511,926)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
(2,838,562)
(2,326,636)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
(1,509,315)
(2,838,562)
Relating to:
Cash at bank and in hand
162,088
160,152
Bank overdrafts included in creditors payable within one year
(1,671,403)
(2,998,714)
THE FURNISHING SERVICE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

The Furnishing Service Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in Scotland. The registered office is 1 Glenburn Road, College Milton Industrial Estate, East Kilbride, G74 5BA.

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.

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.

This company is a qualifying entity for the purposes of FRS 102, being a member of a group where the parent of that group prepares publicly available consolidated financial statements, including this company, which are intended to give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the group. The company has therefore taken advantage of exemptions from the following disclosure requirement:

 

 

The financial statements of the company are consolidated in the financial statements of The Furnishing Service Holdings Limited. These consolidated financial statements are available from its registered office, 1 Glenburn Road, East Kilbride, Glasgow G74 5BA

1.2
Going concern

Atruet the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.

 

The directors have reviewed the cashflow requirements and projections and are satisfied that at the time of approving the financial statements the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for a period of not less than twelve months.  This included a comprehensive review of the financial projections and cash-flow requirements, covering a period beyond one year from the date of approval of the financial statements. These forecasts were prepared using assumptions which the directors consider appropriate to the financial position of the company and its future anticipated revenues and costs. On the basis of the above, the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3
Turnover
Turnover represents amounts receivable for goods and services net of VAT and trade discounts. Income is recognised as a sale, at the point of delivery.

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer (usually on dispatch of the goods), the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

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. The cost of minor additions or those costing below £500 are not capitalised.

THE FURNISHING SERVICE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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:

Tenant improvements
14.29% - 50% straight line
Computer equipment
33.3% straight line
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
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.

1.5
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
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.

 

Stocks held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured at the lower of cost and replacement cost, adjusted where applicable for any loss of service potential.

At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.

1.7
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.

THE FURNISHING SERVICE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.8
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 balance sheet 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.

Other financial assets

Other financial assets, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss, except that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.

 

Financial assets are impaired where 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 have been affected. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.

 

If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the company transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.

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 FURNISHING SERVICE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans and loans from fellow group companies, 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.

Other financial liabilities

Derivatives, including interest rate swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts, are not basic financial instruments. Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in profit or loss in finance costs or finance income as appropriate, unless hedge accounting is applied and the hedge is a cash flow hedge.

 

Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. Debt instruments may be designated as being measured at fair value through profit or loss to eliminate or reduce an accounting mismatch or if the instruments are measured and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.9
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.

Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges are recognised in profit or loss immediately, together with any changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk.

1.10
Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account 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 has been provided for in full, to take account of timing differences between the treatment of certain items for accounts purposes and their treatment for tax purposes.  The deferred tax balance has not been discounted.
THE FURNISHING SERVICE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 17 -
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, where considered material.

 

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
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for employees.  The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company. The annual contributions payable are charged to the profit and loss account.
1.13
Leases

Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.

1.14
Foreign exchange

Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.

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.

Critical judgements

The following judgements (apart from those involving estimates) have had the most significant effect on amounts recognised in the financial statements.

Income recognition on incomplete orders

Where sales orders are fulfilled by a series of deliveries, income is recognised only to the extent the order has been fulfilled and when delivery has occurred.

THE FURNISHING SERVICE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
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3
Turnover and other revenue

An analysis of the company's turnover is as follows:

2025
2024
£
£
Turnover
Domestic furniture
35,192,079
48,174,435
Other significant revenue
Interest income
-
836
Turnover analysed by geographical market
2025
2024
£
£
Wholly within the UK
35,192,079
48,174,435
4
Operating profit
2025
2024
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging:
£
£
Exchange losses
5,842
-
0
Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of the company's financial statements
29,181
29,271
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
203,169
243,635
Operating lease charges
486,263
582,942
5
Employees

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:

2025
2024
Number
Number
Distribution
132
167
Administration
34
32
166
199
THE FURNISHING SERVICE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
5
Employees
(Continued)
- 19 -

Their aggregate remuneration comprised:

2025
2024
£
£
Wages and salaries
4,201,179
6,271,333
Social security costs
401,583
507,562
Pension costs
73,905
120,350
4,676,667
6,899,245
6
Directors' remuneration
2025
2024
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
146,230
289,574
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
5,265
17,196
151,495
306,770

The number of directors for whom retirement benefits are accruing under defined contribution schemes amounted to 2 (2024 - 3).

As total directors' remuneration was less than £200,000 in the current year, no disclosure is provided for that year.

7
Interest receivable and similar income
2025
2024
£
£
Interest income
Interest on bank deposits
-
0
836
8
Interest payable and similar expenses
2025
2024
£
£
Interest on bank overdrafts and loans
138,245
274,100
Other interest
3,500
2,113
141,745
276,213
THE FURNISHING SERVICE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
- 20 -
9
Taxation
2025
2024
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
553,387
19,351
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
(51,289)
(21,410)
Total tax charge/(credit)
502,098
(2,059)

The actual charge/(credit) for the year can be reconciled to the expected charge for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:

2025
2024
£
£
Profit before taxation
1,971,498
353,359
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2024: 25.00%)
492,875
88,340
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
12,954
966
Group relief
(2,101)
-
0
Permanent capital allowances in excess of depreciation
(2,771)
(37,776)
Depreciation added back
50,792
60,909
Other adjustments
1,638
-
0
Utilisation of tax losses
-
0
(93,088)
Deferred tax charge
(51,289)
(21,410)
Taxation charge/(credit) for the year
502,098
(2,059)
10
Tangible fixed assets
Tenant improvements
Computer equipment
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 December 2024
93,804
559,739
269,037
922,580
Additions
-
0
1,755
9,338
11,093
Disposals
(60,409)
(172,316)
(128,047)
(360,772)
At 30 November 2025
33,395
389,178
150,328
572,901
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 December 2024
72,244
338,371
182,418
593,033
Depreciation charged in the year
6,338
160,270
36,561
203,169
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(60,409)
(161,077)
(128,047)
(349,533)
At 30 November 2025
18,173
337,564
90,932
446,669
THE FURNISHING SERVICE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
10
Tangible fixed assets
Tenant improvements
Computer equipment
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
Total
£
£
£
£
(Continued)
- 21 -
Carrying amount
At 30 November 2025
15,222
51,614
59,396
126,232
At 30 November 2024
21,560
221,368
86,619
329,547

 

11
Stocks
2025
2024
£
£
Finished goods and goods for resale
1,335,212
1,336,733
12
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
4,869,110
4,365,999
Corporation tax recoverable
-
0
73,452
Amounts owed by group undertakings
3,433,337
2,689,237
Other debtors
98,631
97,960
Prepayments and accrued income
536,982
599,145
8,938,060
7,825,793

Amounts owed by group undertakings are not receivable within 12 months of the balance sheet date.

13
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
15
1,671,403
3,098,714
Trade creditors
2,588,114
2,968,835
Corporation tax
553,387
19,351
Other taxation and social security
877,200
730,084
Other creditors
168,122
80,081
Accruals and deferred income
923,625
310,197
6,781,851
7,207,262
THE FURNISHING SERVICE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
- 22 -
14
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
15
-
0
83,333
15
Loans and overdrafts
2025
2024
£
£
Bank loans
-
0
183,333
Bank overdrafts
1,671,403
2,998,714
1,671,403
3,182,047
Payable within one year
1,671,403
3,098,714
Payable after one year
-
0
83,333

The bank overdraft is secured on the assets of the company by way of a floating charge.

16
Deferred taxation

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset where the company has a legally enforceable right to do so. The following is the analysis of the deferred tax balances (after offset) for financial reporting purposes:

Liabilities
Liabilities
2025
2024
Balances:
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
31,558
82,847
2025
Movements in the year:
£
Liability at 1 December 2024
82,847
Credit to profit or loss
(51,289)
Liability at 30 November 2025
31,558

The deferred tax liability set out above is expected to reverse within the 36 months and relates to accelerated capital allowances that are expected to mature within the same period.

THE FURNISHING SERVICE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
- 23 -
17
Retirement benefit schemes
2025
2024
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
73,905
120,350

The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.

18
Share capital
2025
2024
£
£
Ordinary share capital
Authorised
220,000 A Class Ordinary Shares of £1 each
220,000
220,000
Issued and fully paid
220,000 A Class Ordinary Shares of £1 each
220,000
220,000
19
Operating lease commitments
Lessee

At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:

2025
2024
£
£
Within one year
1,213,298
1,195,702
Between two and five years
1,144,855
1,370,599
In over five years
-
0
116,250
2,358,153
2,682,551
THE FURNISHING SERVICE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
- 24 -
20
Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties

 

During the year cleaning services were provided to The Furnishing Service Limited by the Grandson of a company Director. Amounts paid during the year totalled £317,912 (November 2024: £344,728). At 30 November 2025 amounts due to the Grandson's companies totalled £nil (2024: £28,445).

 

Services were provided to The Furnishing Service by the sons of a company director. Amounts paid during the year totalled £335,903. At 30 November 2025 no amounts were due to the sons' company.

21
Ultimate controlling party

The company's ultimate parent company up to 28/11/2025 was The Furnishing Service Holdings Ltd (SC546503), with its registered office at 1 Glenburn Road, East Kilbride, Glasgow, G74 5BA.

 

On the 28/11/2025, 100% of the shareholding in the The Furnishing Services Holdings Ltd was acquired by The Furnishing Service 2025 Ltd (SC837665), with its registered office at 1 Glenburn Road, East Kilbride, Glasgow, G74 5BA, thus making this company the ultimate parent at 30 November 2025.

The company's accounts are consolidated into the accounts of the ultimate parent company The Furnishing Service 2025 Ltd. Copies of the consolidated accounts can be obtained from the registered office above.

22
Cash generated from operations
2025
2024
£
£
Profit after taxation
1,469,400
355,418
Adjustments for:
Taxation charged/(credited)
502,098
(2,059)
Finance costs
141,745
276,213
Investment income
-
0
(836)
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
203,169
243,635
Movements in working capital:
Decrease in stocks
1,521
201,439
(Increase)/decrease in debtors
(1,185,719)
1,382,257
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
467,864
(2,421,092)
Cash generated from operations
1,600,078
34,975
THE FURNISHING SERVICE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
- 25 -
23
Analysis of changes in net debt
1 December 2024
Cash flows
30 November 2025
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
160,152
1,936
162,088
Bank overdrafts
(2,998,714)
1,327,311
(1,671,403)
(2,838,562)
1,329,247
(1,509,315)
Borrowings excluding overdrafts
(183,333)
183,333
-
(3,021,895)
1,512,580
(1,509,315)
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