| REGISTERED NUMBER: 12349009 (England and Wales) |
| GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT, REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR AND |
| CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 |
| FOR |
| Q INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD |
| REGISTERED NUMBER: 12349009 (England and Wales) |
| GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT, REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR AND |
| CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 |
| FOR |
| Q INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD |
| Q INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 12349009) |
| CONTENTS OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 |
| Page |
| Company Information | 1 |
| Group Strategic Report | 2 |
| Report of the Director | 7 |
| Report of the Independent Auditors | 9 |
| Consolidated Income Statement | 13 |
| Consolidated Other Comprehensive Income | 14 |
| Consolidated Balance Sheet | 15 |
| Company Balance Sheet | 16 |
| Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity | 17 |
| Company Statement of Changes in Equity | 18 |
| Consolidated Cash Flow Statement | 19 |
| Notes to the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement | 20 |
| Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | 21 |
| Q INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD |
| COMPANY INFORMATION |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 |
| DIRECTOR: |
| REGISTERED OFFICE: |
| REGISTERED NUMBER: |
| AUDITORS: |
| Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors |
| 38 Craven Street |
| London |
| WC2N 5NG |
| Q INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 12349009) |
| GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 |
| The director presents his strategic report of the company and the group for the year ended 31 December 2025. |
| REVIEW OF BUSINESS |
| Q International Ltd is an industrial holding company that holds companies operating B2B in the luxury travel industry. |
| The companies belonging to the Group are the following: |
| Queen of Clubs Lifestyle Luxury Services Ltd, established in London in July 2009 |
| Queen of Clubs SA, incorporated in Switzerland - Chiasso |
| Queen of Clubs Spain SL, incorporated in Spain - Madrid |
| Queen of Clubs Italy Srl, incorporated in Italy - Milan |
| Queen of Clubs France SAS, incorporated in France - Paris |
| Additionally, Q International Holdings Ltd owns a tech company that developed BeConcierge, an enterprise resource planner (ERP) designed to manage bookings, quoting, pricing, and costing. |
| The main activity of the Group is designing, producing and executing travel iteneraries and customized experiences. |
| It has rapidly expanded its footprint across Europe, now operating in the UK, Ireland, France, Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland and Spain. |
| At year-end, the group operated with 4 operational offices: London, Paris, Chiasso (CH), and Madrid, and a new Global office opened in Milan, running the strategic activities such as: branding, marketing, sales expansion, people & talents resources. |
| Queen of Clubs continues to broaden its reach and influence in the luxury travel industry reshaping. |
| PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES |
| The process of risk acceptance and risk management is addressed through a framework of policies, procedures and internal controls. All policies are subject to Board approval and ongoing review by management and risk management. Compliance with regulation, legal and ethical standards is a high priority for the Group and the compliance team and Group finance department take on an important oversight role in this regard. A Legal and DPO expert now works full-time based in the Milan office. |
| Non Financial Risks |
| The following threats were identified by management: |
| Political Factors: |
| Governmental Decisions: Unexpected changes in immigration regulations, travel restrictions, and policies can impact the luxury travel industry. |
| Safety: Political instability, riots, or terrorism threats can influence client choices and lead to trip cancellations. |
| Wars: Recent conflicts have not affected the way Americans travel to Europe. |
| Economic Factors: |
| Economic Health: The luxury travel market is closely linked to the global economy, with economic growth boosting disposable income and increasing luxury travel expenditure. |
| Exchange Rates: Currency fluctuations can affect travellers' spending power and overall travel costs, with a stronger home currency making outbound travel more attractive. |
| Social and Cultural Factors: |
| Traveller Expectations: Evolving consumer preferences are shifting towards more unique, personalized, and sustainable travel experiences. |
| Personalized services, security and fixer assistance are more in demand |
| Demographic Shifts: Rising disposable income among Generation Z and Millennials is driving demand for personalized assistance and luxury services. |
| Q INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 12349009) |
| GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 |
| Technological Factors: |
| New Technologies: internal ERP, AI developed within CRM, new website and visual PWA cloud proposals and itineraries have positively impacted the perception of Queen of Clubs as a pioneer tech travel company. |
| Legal Factors: |
| Compliance: Adherence to travel and safety regulations, as well as financial reporting and accounting standards, is crucial to ensuring operational and legal compliance. |
| Confidentiality: Protecting intellectual property and complying with data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), are essential for maintaining client trust and safeguarding data security. |
| The organisational structure and tasks are well defined; the group does not use machinery and/or high-risk products, so the risks "integrity" and "human resources" are considered low. |
| The companies are equipped with an information system based on BeConcierge. |
| Accounting systems used are Xero and Sage. The company is evaluating the possibility of shifting the entire group into Sage. |
| A physical cash pooling is under valuation. |
| All systems are robust. The security standards of IT are high, and the procedures are rigid; we are confident that the system provides ample security margins and is integrated with quadrature utilities and sharing. |
| There are no customers who, by means of turnover concentration or by dominant influence can integrate the risk of "independence": therefore, we consider the latter as low. |
| Financial Risks |
| The Group has no major bank debts for loans and low bank debts. The incidence ratio of the financial interest is low. The "credit" and "liquidity" risks are therefore low. |
| Results and Performance |
| The results of the Group for 2025, as set out in this reports, shows a profit before tax of £7.8m (2024: £6.9m), and after tax of £6.2m (2024: £5.3m), and a prior to interests, depreciation and tax profits of £7.4m (2024: £6.5m). The equity shows an amount of £6.7m (2024:£5.6m), that represents 11.9% (2024: 12%) of the net sales of the year. Sales increase from 46m to 56m in 2025 in line with management's expectation as more client travelling in 2025. |
| BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT |
| The luxury travel management industry is highly fragmented, with numerous small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within niche segments. |
| There is no single dominant player in this market, which is characterized by a diverse array of companies each targeting specific aspects of luxury travel. |
| The competition is fierce among firms providing VIP travel services, driven by the high value of the market and a limited, elite client base. Companies strive to distinguish themselves through brand reputation, service quality, innovation in service offerings, and effective client retention strategies. |
| Despite the fragmented nature of the industry, group stands out due to its exclusive focus on the luxury market. While many major competitors operate in both B2B and B2C sectors, few concentrate solely on luxury travel. This niche focus allows the group to provide unparalleled personalised services. |
| The total revenue generated by similar companies providing bespoke travel services is around 100 mil per year, excluding ours. |
| Q INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 12349009) |
| GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 |
| STRATEGY |
| 1. Achieve superior service quality with near-zero error rates |
| Objective: To deliver unparalleled service quality by minimizing operational errors to near zero. |
| Strategic initiatives: To implement a robust Quality Management System (QMS) with continuous monitoring and regular audits. |
| A VDD has been put in place and is in its final state as per July 2026. |
| Invest in comprehensive training programs to enhance the proficiency of our teams and mitigate potential service disruptions. |
| Leverage advanced technology solutions, including AI and automation, to reduce human error and speed up processes. |
| Establish a proactive feedback mechanism with clients to identify and address service gaps promptly. |
| 2. Establish industry-leading response times for quoting and inquiries |
| Objective: To be recognised as the fastest in the industry for quoting and responding to client inquiries. |
| Strategic achievements: Developed and integrated a cutting-edge ERP system equipped with AI capabilities to automate and accelerate the quoting process. |
| Optimized customer service operations through targeted training, enabling swift and effective response handling. |
| Implement a 24/7 support framework to ensure rapid response capabilities across all time zones. |
| Set and rigorously monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to response times, with continuous improvement efforts. |
| 3. Expand presence across all european luxury destinations and attain B2B market leadership |
| Objective: To be the leading on-site operator in the European luxury travel sector, with a presence in all major destinations. |
| Strategic initiatives: Conduct in-depth market analysis to identify and capitalize on opportunities in emerging European luxury destinations. |
| Forge strategic partnerships with local luxury service providers to enhance our portfolio and competitive edge. Execute targeted marketing campaigns to bolster brand recognition and establish market leadership in Europe. |
| Participate in and sponsor key industry trade shows to solidify our position as a market leader. |
| Solid representation in USA and Australia. |
| Sales Ambassadors travelling and in the rest of the world. |
| 4. Diversify revenue streams by reducing dependency on the US market |
| Objective: To strategically reduce reliance on the US market by expanding our presence in other key regions. |
| Strategic initiatives: Intensify sales efforts in high-potential markets outside the US, including Asia, and Australia. |
| Establish a new Vip group department to satisfy the higher demand of small corporate and leisure groups |
| Tailor product offerings to meet the unique needs of clients in these regions, driving market penetration. |
| Strengthen alliances with international partners and travel agencies to expand our global reach. |
| Continuously monitor and adjust the geographic distribution of our revenue streams to ensure balanced growth. |
| 5. Lay the foundation for a future B2C expansion |
| Objective: To transition strategically from a B2B model to a B2C model over time has been discussed but still on hold. |
| Strategic initiatives: Conduct comprehensive market research and feasibility studies to assess the potential for a B2C model in certain markets, such as Middle East. |
| Develop a scalable digital platform designed to engage directly with end consumers. New web site launched in July 2026. |
| Design and launch consumer-centric packages that leverage our expertise in luxury services. |
| Q INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 12349009) |
| GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 |
| KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS) - AMOUNT IN THOUSANDS (GBP) |
| Year Ended 31/12/25 | Year Ended 31/12/24 |
| Sales | 56,419 | 46,483 |
| Amortization and depreciation | 73 | 49 |
| Bank interest paid | (24) | (23) |
| Foreign exchanges | (138) | (94) |
| Trade debtors | 223 | 60 |
| Bank and cash | 2,293 | 3,057 |
| Current assets investment | 11,417 | 8,250 |
| Trade creditors | 347 | 142 |
| Equity | 6,719 | 5,619 |
| The group maintains a strong financial position, underpinned by an efficient cash flow management system. |
| Our operational model ensures that all client trips are fully paid in advance before any payments are made to our suppliers. |
| This approach guarantees excellent cash flow and financial stability, enabling us to manage operational costs effectively while mitigating financial risk. |
| Our balance sheet reflects a streamlined asset structure, characterized by the absence of physical assets (except computers and equipment and furniture in two offices). |
| Additionally, the Group has no major bank debts for loans and low bank debts. This financial prudence allows to focus on growth and strategic investments unencumbered by debt obligations. |
| Group has demonstrated significant financial growth and solid performance across various financial metrics. |
| Q INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 12349009) |
| GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 |
| FUTURE DEVELOPMENT |
| GROUP |
| The management reviews financial figures monthly, and they realize that the group is going through a growth phase. |
| Budgets and forecasts are prepared annually and no risk on the ability of the group to continue as a going concern is identified. 2026 to 2030 budgets show a significant increase in turnover ( 20%), aligned with the EBITDA. |
| The product catalogue and local partnerships with providers have been developed over the past few months and are ready to support future trips. The structure and standard operating procedures will mirror those of our other entities, facilitating a smooth and rapid opening. The group's plan is to also expand into Portugal in the following year, together with Germany and Austria. |
| MARKET |
| Deloitte's 2026 report identifies five trends that will shape the luxury travel market: |
| 1. Luxury Travel Advisors: Increasing reliance on personalised travel advisors. |
| 2. Digital and Tech Innovation: Embracing digital tools for enhanced travel experiences. |
| 3. Ecosystem Collaboration: Greater collaboration across the travel ecosystem. |
| 4. Sustainability: Rising importance of sustainable travel options. |
| 5. Hyper-Personalization: Enhanced focus on highly personalised travel services. |
| By aligning with these trends, the group can continue to innovate and lead in the luxury travel industry, providing experiences that cater to evolving client preferences. |
| ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: |
| Q INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 12349009) |
| REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 |
| The director presents his report with the financial statements of the company and the group for the year ended 31 December 2025. |
| PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY |
| Principal activty of the group is disclosed in the strategic report (page 2). |
| DIVIDENDS |
| No interim dividend was paid during the year. The director recommends a final dividend of £63,584 per share. |
| The total distribution of dividends for the year ended 31 December 2025 will be £5,281,334 (2024: £3,704,968). |
| DIRECTOR |
| POLITICAL DONATIONS AND EXPENDITURE |
| During the year 2025 a total amount of £38,708 (2024: £34,725) has been donated to a charity. |
| GOING CONCERN |
| The directors consider the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate because there are no material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt about the ability of the group and company to continue as a going concern. |
| ENGAGEMENT WITH EMPLOYEES |
| The group's policy is to consult and discuss with employees, through unions, staff councils and at meetings, matters likely to affect employees' interests. |
| Information about matters of concern to employees is given through information bulletins and reports which seek to achieve a common awareness on the part of all employees of the financial and economic factors affecting the group's performance. |
| There is no employee share scheme at present, but the directors are considering the introduction of such a scheme as a means of further encouraging the involvement of employees in the company's performance. |
| STREAMLINED ENERGY AND CARBON REPORTING |
| As the group has not consumed more than 40,000 kWh of energy in this reporting period, it qualifies as a low energy user under these regulations and is not required to report on its emissions, energy consumption or energy efficiency activities. |
| DISCLOSURE IN THE STRATEGIC REPORT |
| The group has chosen in accordance with Companies Act 2006, s. 414C to set out in the group's strategic report information required by the Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, Sch. 7 to be contained in the Strategic Report. The matters covered in the strategic report are financial risk management and development and performance. |
| Q INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 12349009) |
| REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 |
| STATEMENT OF DIRECTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES |
| The director is responsible for preparing the Group Strategic Report, the Report of the Director and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. |
| Company law requires the director to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the director has elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the director must not approve the financial statements unless he is satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and the group and of the profit or loss of the group for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the director is required to: |
| - | select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; |
| - | make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; |
| - | prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business. |
| The director is responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's and the group's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and the group and enable him to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. He is also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and the group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. |
| STATEMENT AS TO DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO AUDITORS |
| So far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information (as defined by Section 418 of the Companies Act 2006) of which the group's auditors are unaware, and he has taken all the steps that he ought to have taken as a director in order to make himself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the group's auditors are aware of that information. |
| AUDITORS |
| The auditors, Belluzzo Audit Limited, will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. |
| ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: |
| REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF |
| Q INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD |
| Opinion |
| We have audited the financial statements of Q International Holdings Ltd (the 'parent company') and its subsidiaries (the 'group') for the year ended 31 December 2025 which comprise the Consolidated Income Statement, Consolidated Other Comprehensive Income, Consolidated Balance Sheet, Company Balance Sheet, Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, Company Statement of Changes in Equity, Consolidated Cash Flow Statement and Notes to the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement, 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 Financial Reporting Standard 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: |
| - | give a true and fair view of the state of the group's and of the parent company affairs as at 31 December 2025 and of the group's 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. |
| 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 Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the group 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 director's 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 group's and the parent 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 director with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. |
| Other information |
| The director is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information in the Group Strategic Report and the Report of the Director, but does not include the financial statements and our Report of the Auditors thereon. |
| 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. |
| In connection with our audit of the financial statements, 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 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 the audit: |
| - | the information given in the Group Strategic Report and the Report of the Director for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and |
| - | the Group Strategic Report and the Report of the Director have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. |
| REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF |
| Q INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD |
| Matters on which we are required to report by exception |
| In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the group and the parent company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Group Strategic Report or the Report of the Director. |
| We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: |
| - | adequate accounting records have not been kept by the parent company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or |
| - | the parent company financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or |
| - | certain disclosures of director's remuneration specified by law are not made; or |
| - | we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. |
| Responsibilities of director |
| As explained more fully in the Statement of Director's Responsibilities set out on page eight, the director is 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 director determines 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 director is responsible for assessing the group's and the parent 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 director either intends to liquidate the group or the parent company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. |
| REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF |
| Q INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD |
| Auditors' 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 a Report of the Auditors 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: |
| Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect irregularities, including fraud. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery or intentional misrepresentations, or through collusion. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below. However, the primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of fraud rests with both those charged with governance of the entity and management. |
| Our approach to identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws was as follows: |
| - We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that are applicable to the Company and |
| determined that the most significant are those relating to the reporting framework (United Kingdom Generally |
| Accepted Accounting Practice) and the relevant direct and indirect tax compliance regulations. |
| - The engagement partner ensured that the engagement team collectively had the appropriate competence, |
| capabilities and skills to identify or recognise non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations. |
| - We identified the laws and regulations applicable to the company through discussions with directors and other |
| management, and from our commercial knowledge and experience of the company's activity. |
| - We focused on specific laws and regulations which we considered may have a direct material effect on the |
| financial statements or the operations of the company, including the Companies Act 2006, taxation legislation and |
| data protection. |
| - We understood how Q International Holdings Limited is complying with those frameworks by making enquiries with |
| management to understand how the group maintains and communicates its policies and procedures to ensure |
| compliance. We corroborated this through our review of the company's board minutes. We also reviewed |
| correspondence with the relevant tax authorities regarding tax compliance. |
| - Identified laws and regulations were communicated within the audit team regularly and the team remained alert to |
| instances of non-compliance throughout the audit. |
| - We assessed the susceptibility of the Company's financial statements to material misstatement, including how fraud |
| might occur, by: |
| - making enquiries of management as to where they considered there was susceptibility to fraud, their knowledge of |
| actual, suspected and alleged fraud; |
| - considering the internal controls in place to mitigate risks of fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations; |
| and |
| - understanding the potential incentives and pressures for management to manipulate the financial statements and |
| performed procedures to understand the areas in which this would most likely arise. Based on our risk assessment |
| procedures on this Company as a holding entity, we identified management override of controls as our fraud risk. |
| - To address our fraud risk of management override of controls, we performed analytical procedures to identify any |
| unusual or unexpected relationships; |
| - tested journal entries to identify unusual transactions; |
| - assessed whether judgements and assumptions made in determining any accounting estimates were indicative of |
| potential bias; |
| - investigated the rationale behind significant or unusual transactions. In response to the risk of irregularities and |
| non-compliance with laws and regulations, we designed procedures which included, but were not limited to: |
| - agreeing financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documentation. |
| - reading the minutes of meetings of those charged with governance. |
| REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF |
| Q INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD |
| There are inherent limitations in our audit procedures described above. The more removed that laws and regulations are from financial transactions, the less likely it is that we would become aware of non-compliance. Auditing standards also limit the audit procedures required to identify non-compliance with laws and regulations to enquiry of the directors and other management and the inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence, if any. |
| Material misstatements that arise due to fraud can be harder to detect than those that arise from |
| error as they may involve deliberate concealment or collusion. |
| A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of the Auditors. |
| 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 a Report of the Auditors 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. |
| for and on behalf of |
| Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors |
| 38 Craven Street |
| London |
| WC2N 5NG |
| Q INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 12349009) |
| CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 |
| 2025 | 2024 |
| Notes | £ | £ |
| TURNOVER | 3 | 56,418,739 | 46,482,938 |
| Cost of sales | (40,170,959 | ) | (31,743,692 | ) |
| GROSS PROFIT | 16,247,780 | 14,739,246 |
| Administrative expenses | (8,774,002 | ) | (8,160,687 | ) |
| 7,473,778 | 6,578,559 |
| Other operating income | 59,836 | - |
| Gain/loss on revaluation of assets | 143,441 | 262,259 |
| OPERATING PROFIT | 5 | 7,677,055 | 6,840,818 |
| Income from fixed asset investments | 38,965 | 110,001 |
| Interest receivable and similar income | 166,268 | 23,629 |
| 7,882,288 | 6,974,448 |
| Interest payable and similar expenses | 6 | (24,522 | ) | (23,282 | ) |
| PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION | 7,857,766 | 6,951,166 |
| Tax on profit | 7 | (1,640,953 | ) | (1,580,743 | ) |
| PROFIT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR |
| Profit attributable to: |
| Owners of the parent | 6,216,813 | 5,370,423 |
| Q INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 12349009) |
| CONSOLIDATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 |
| 2025 | 2024 |
| Notes | £ | £ |
| PROFIT FOR THE YEAR | 6,216,813 | 5,370,423 |
| OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
| Foreign currency translations | 164,793 | (177,935 | ) |
| Income tax relating to other comprehensive income |
- |
- |
| OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR, NET OF INCOME TAX |
164,793 |
(177,935 |
) |
| TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR |
6,381,606 |
5,192,488 |
| Total comprehensive income attributable to: |
| Owners of the parent | 6,381,606 | 5,192,488 |
| Q INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 12349009) |
| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET |
| 31 DECEMBER 2025 |
| 2025 | 2024 |
| Notes | £ | £ |
| FIXED ASSETS |
| Intangible assets | 10 | 123,152 | 118,991 |
| Tangible assets | 11 | 114,892 | 117,105 |
| Investments | 12 | - | - |
| 238,044 | 236,096 |
| CURRENT ASSETS |
| Debtors | 13 | 5,561,624 | 3,656,663 |
| Investments | 14 | 11,417,078 | 8,250,219 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 2,293,222 | 3,057,068 |
| 19,271,924 | 14,963,950 |
| CREDITORS |
| Amounts falling due within one year | 15 | (12,783,578 | ) | (9,536,732 | ) |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 6,488,346 | 5,427,218 |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
6,726,390 |
5,663,314 |
| CREDITORS |
| Amounts falling due after more than one year |
16 |
- |
(35,697 |
) |
| PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES | 18 | (6,683 | ) | (8,182 | ) |
| NET ASSETS | 6,719,707 | 5,619,435 |
| CAPITAL AND RESERVES |
| Called up share capital | 19 | 100 | 100 |
| Other reserves | 20 | 72,102 | 81,659 |
| Retained earnings | 20 | 6,647,505 | 5,537,676 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS | 6,719,707 | 5,619,435 |
| The financial statements were approved by the director and authorised for issue on 22 July 2026 and were signed by: |
| F Torriani - Director |
| Q INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 12349009) |
| COMPANY BALANCE SHEET |
| 31 DECEMBER 2025 |
| 2025 | 2024 |
| Notes | £ | £ |
| FIXED ASSETS |
| Intangible assets | 10 |
| Tangible assets | 11 |
| Investments | 12 |
| CURRENT ASSETS |
| Debtors | 13 |
| Cash at bank and in hand |
| CREDITORS |
| Amounts falling due within one year | 15 | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| NET CURRENT LIABILITIES | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
| CAPITAL AND RESERVES |
| Called up share capital | 19 |
| Retained earnings |
| SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS |
| Company's profit for the financial year | 5,301,597 | 3,774,224 |
| The financial statements were approved by the director and authorised for issue on |
| Q INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 12349009) |
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 |
| Called up |
| share | Retained | Other | Total |
| capital | earnings | reserves | equity |
| £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Balance at 1 January 2024 | 100 | 4,050,156 | 51,209 | 4,101,465 |
| Changes in equity |
| Profit for the year | - | 5,370,423 | - | 5,370,423 |
| Other comprehensive income | - | (177,935 | ) | - | (177,935 | ) |
| Total comprehensive income | - | 5,192,488 | - | 5,192,488 |
| Dividends | - | (3,704,968 | ) | - | (3,704,968 | ) |
| Consolidation Reserve | - | - | 29,076 | 29,076 |
| Increase in Legal Reserve | - | - | 1,374 | 1,374 |
| Balance at 31 December 2024 | 100 | 5,537,676 | 81,659 | 5,619,435 |
| Changes in equity |
| Profit for the year | - | 6,216,813 | - | 6,216,813 |
| Other comprehensive income | - | 174,350 | (9,557 | ) | 164,793 |
| Total comprehensive income | - | 6,391,163 | (9,557 | ) | 6,381,606 |
| Dividends | - | (5,281,334 | ) | - | (5,281,334 | ) |
| Balance at 31 December 2025 | 100 | 6,647,505 | 72,102 | 6,719,707 |
| Q INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 12349009) |
| COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 |
| Called up |
| share | Retained | Total |
| capital | earnings | equity |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Balance at 1 January 2024 | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| Changes in equity |
| Dividends | - | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| Total comprehensive income | - |
| Balance at 31 December 2024 |
| Changes in equity |
| Dividends | - | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| Total comprehensive income | - |
| Balance at 31 December 2025 |
| Q INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 12349009) |
| CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 |
| 2025 | 2024 |
| Notes | £ | £ |
| Cash flows from operating activities |
| Cash generated from operations | 1 | 9,100,057 | 7,834,836 |
| Tax paid | (1,608,465 | ) | (1,721,236 | ) |
| Other Non monetary movement | - | 30,450 |
| Net cash from operating activities | 7,491,592 | 6,144,050 |
| Cash flows from investing activities |
| Purchase of intangible fixed assets | (30,333 | ) | - |
| Purchase of tangible fixed assets | (41,811 | ) | (6,613 | ) |
| Purchase of fixed asset investments | (3,166,859 | ) | (4,866,189 | ) |
| Sale of fixed asset investments | - | 87,445 |
| Interest received | 166,268 | 23,629 |
| Dividends received | 38,965 | 110,001 |
| Net cash from investing activities | (3,033,770 | ) | (4,651,727 | ) |
| Cash flows from financing activities |
| Loan repayments in year | (77,779 | ) | (121,421 | ) |
| Interest Paid | (24,522 | ) | (23,282 | ) |
| Equity dividends paid | (5,281,334 | ) | (3,704,968 | ) |
| Net cash from financing activities | (5,383,635 | ) | (3,849,671 | ) |
| Decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (925,813 | ) | (2,357,348 | ) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year |
2 |
3,057,068 |
5,581,573 |
| Effect of foreign exchange rate changes | 161,967 | (167,157 | ) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | 2 | 2,293,222 | 3,057,068 |
| Q INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 12349009) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 |
| 1. | RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING PROFIT TO CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS |
| 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ |
| Operating profit | 7,677,055 | 6,840,818 |
| Depreciation charges | 73,022 | 49,963 |
| 7,750,077 | 6,890,781 |
| (Increase)/decrease in trade and other debtors | (1,904,961 | ) | 117,536 |
| Increase in trade and other creditors | 3,254,941 | 826,519 |
| Cash generated from operations | 9,100,057 | 7,834,836 |
| 2. | CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
| The amounts disclosed on the Cash Flow Statement in respect of cash and cash equivalents are in respect of these Balance Sheet amounts: |
| Year ended 31 December 2025 |
| 31.12.25 | 1.1.25 |
| £ | £ |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2,293,222 | 3,057,068 |
| Year ended 31 December 2024 |
| 31.12.24 | 1.1.24 |
| £ | £ |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 3,057,068 | 5,581,573 |
| 3. | ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS |
| At 1.1.25 | Cash flow | At 31.12.25 |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Net cash |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 3,057,068 | (763,846 | ) | 2,293,222 |
| 3,057,068 | (763,846 | ) | 2,293,222 |
| Liquid resources |
| Current asset investments | 8,250,219 | 3,166,859 | 11,417,078 |
| 8,250,219 | 3,166,859 | 11,417,078 |
| Debt |
| Debts falling due within 1 year | (91,179 | ) | 42,082 | (49,097 | ) |
| Debts falling due after 1 year | (35,697 | ) | 35,697 | - |
| (126,876 | ) | 77,779 | (49,097 | ) |
| Total | 11,180,411 | 2,480,792 | 13,661,203 |
| Q INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 12349009) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 |
| 1. | STATUTORY INFORMATION |
| Q International Holdings Ltd is a |
| 2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
| Basis of preparing the financial statements |
| These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland". |
| The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The financial statements are prepared in GBP being the functional currency of the group. |
| Basis of consolidation |
| In the parent company financial statements, the cost of a business combination is the fair value at the acquisition date of the assets given, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed, plus costs directly attributable to the business combination. The excess of the cost of a business combination over the fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired is recognised as goodwill. The cost of the combination includes the estimated amount of contingent consideration that is probable and can be measured reliably, and is adjusted for changes in contingent consideration after the acquisition date. Provisional fair values recognised for business combinations in previous periods are adjusted retrospectively for final fair values determined in the 12 months following the acquisition date.Investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates are accounted for at cost less impairment. |
| Deferred tax is recognised on differences between the value of assets (other than goodwill) and liabilities recognised in a business combination accounted for using the purchase method and the amounts that can be deducted or assessed for tax, considering the manner in which the carrying amount of the asset or liability is expected to be recovered or settled. The deferred tax recognised is adjusted against goodwill or negative goodwill. |
| The consolidated financial statements incorporate those of Q International Holdings and all of its subsidiaries, (i.e. entities that the group controls through its power to govern the financial and operating policies so as to obtain economic benefits). |
| Subsidiaries acquired during the year are consolidated using the purchase method. Their results are incorporated from the date that control passes. |
| All financial statements are made up to 31 December 2025. Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring the accounting policies used into line with those used by other members of the group. |
| All intra-group transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between group companies are eliminated on consolidation. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred. |
| Related party exemption |
| The company has taken advantage of exemption, under the terms of Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland', not to disclose related party transactions with wholly owned subsidiaries within the group. |
| Transactions between group entities which have been eliminated on consolidation are not disclosed within the financial statements. |
| Q INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 12349009) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 |
| 2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
| Turnover |
| Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. |
| Turnover represents fee receivable from travel agency and tourist guides activities, excluding value added tax. |
| Revenue from the services is recognised at the time service is rendered |
| Goodwill |
| Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquisition of a business over the fair value of net assets acquired. It is initially recognised as an asset at cost and is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is considered to have a finite useful life and is amortised on a systematic basis over its expected life, which is 10 years. |
| Intangible assets |
| Intangible assets are initially measured at cost. After initial recognition, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses. |
| Tangible fixed assets |
| Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful |
| life. |
| Fixtures and fittings: 20% on reducing balance |
| Computer equipment: 20% on reducing balance |
| Plant and Machinery: 20% on reducing balance |
| Taxation |
| Taxation for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. |
| Current or deferred taxation assets and liabilities are not discounted. |
| Current tax is recognised at the amount of tax payable using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. |
| Deferred tax |
| Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the balance sheet date. |
| Timing differences arise from the inclusion of income and expenses in tax assessments in periods different from those in which they are recognised in financial statements. Deferred tax is measured using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the year end and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference. |
| Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. |
| Foreign currencies |
| Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of transaction. Exchange differences are taken into account in arriving at the operating result. |
| Q INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 12349009) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 |
| 2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
| Hire purchase and leasing commitments |
| Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the period of the lease. |
| Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits |
| The group operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the group's pension scheme are charged to profit or loss in the period to which they relate. |
| Financial reporting standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions |
| The Company meets the definition of a qualifying entity under FRS 102 and has therefore taken advantage of the disclosure exemptions available to it in respect of the following disclosures: |
| - Cash flow statement and related notes for parent company; |
| 3. | TURNOVER |
| The turnover and profit before taxation are attributable to the one principal activity of the group. |
| An analysis of turnover by geographical market is given below: |
| 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ |
| United Kingdom | 14,456,230 | 15,021,453 |
| Europe | 41,962,509 | 31,461,485 |
| 56,418,739 | 46,482,938 |
| 4. | EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS |
| 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ |
| Wages and salaries | 4,988,236 | 5,322,003 |
| Social security costs | 1,438,559 | 283,321 |
| Other pension costs | 48,600 | 30,863 |
| 6,475,395 | 5,636,187 |
| The average number of employees during the year was as follows: |
| 2025 | 2024 |
| Administration |
| 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ |
| Director's remuneration | - | - |
| Q INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 12349009) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 |
| 5. | OPERATING PROFIT |
| The operating profit is stated after charging/(crediting): |
| 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ |
| Other operating leases | 602,281 | 321,825 |
| Depreciation - owned assets | 46,833 | 29,858 |
| Goodwill amortisation | 19,778 | 19,778 |
| Computer software amortisation | 6,411 | 327 |
| Auditors' remuneration | 50,090 | 51,518 |
| Foreign exchange differences | (138,099 | ) | 93,838 |
| 6. | INTEREST PAYABLE AND SIMILAR EXPENSES |
| 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ |
| Bank interest | 24,522 | 23,282 |
| 7. | TAXATION |
| Analysis of the tax charge |
| The tax charge on the profit for the year was as follows: |
| 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ |
| Current tax: |
| UK corporation tax | 1,642,361 | 1,582,570 |
| Corporation tax | 53 | - |
| Total current tax | 1,642,414 | 1,582,570 |
| Deferred tax | (1,461 | ) | (1,827 | ) |
| Tax on profit | 1,640,953 | 1,580,743 |
| Reconciliation of total tax charge included in profit and loss |
| The tax assessed for the year is lower than the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK. The difference is explained below: |
| 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ |
| Profit before tax | 7,857,766 | 6,951,166 |
| Profit multiplied by the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25 % (2024 - 25 %) |
1,964,442 |
1,737,792 |
| Effects of: |
| Expenses not deductible for tax purposes | 9,223 | 10,153 |
| Capital Allowances | (2,540 | ) | (13,085 | ) |
| Other tax Adjustments | (263,202 | ) | (152,290 | ) |
| Foreign Tax (different tax rate ) | (65,509 | ) | - |
| Movement in Deferred tax | (1,461 | ) | (1,827 | ) |
| Total tax charge | 1,640,953 | 1,580,743 |
| Q INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 12349009) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 |
| 7. | TAXATION - continued |
| Tax effects relating to effects of other comprehensive income |
| 2025 |
| Gross | Tax | Net |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Foreign currency translations | 164,793 | - | 164,793 |
| 2024 |
| Gross | Tax | Net |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Reserves movements | (177,935 | ) | - | (177,935 | ) |
| Corporation tax included foreign tax payable for an amount of £1,189,704 (2024: £923,029) |
| 8. | INDIVIDUAL INCOME STATEMENT |
| As permitted by Section 408 of the Companies Act 2006, the Income Statement of the parent company is not presented as part of these financial statements. |
| 9. | DIVIDENDS |
| 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ |
| Final | 5,281,334 | 3,704,968 |
| 10. | INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
| Group |
| Computer |
| Goodwill | software | Totals |
| £ | £ | £ |
| COST |
| At 1 January 2025 | 197,776 | 1,634 | 199,410 |
| Additions | - | 30,333 | 30,333 |
| Exchange differences | - | 84 | 84 |
| At 31 December 2025 | 197,776 | 32,051 | 229,827 |
| AMORTISATION |
| At 1 January 2025 | 79,111 | 1,308 | 80,419 |
| Amortisation for year | 19,778 | 6,411 | 26,189 |
| Exchange differences | - | 67 | 67 |
| At 31 December 2025 | 98,889 | 7,786 | 106,675 |
| NET BOOK VALUE |
| At 31 December 2025 | 98,887 | 24,265 | 123,152 |
| At 31 December 2024 | 118,665 | 326 | 118,991 |
| Q INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 12349009) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 |
| 11. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
| Group |
| Fixtures |
| and | Computer |
| fittings | equipment | Totals |
| £ | £ | £ |
| COST |
| At 1 January 2025 | 43,305 | 304,454 | 347,759 |
| Additions | - | 41,811 | 41,811 |
| Exchange differences | 445 | 7,374 | 7,819 |
| At 31 December 2025 | 43,750 | 353,639 | 397,389 |
| DEPRECIATION |
| At 1 January 2025 | 37,824 | 192,830 | 230,654 |
| Charge for year | 2,240 | 44,593 | 46,833 |
| Exchange differences | 269 | 4,741 | 5,010 |
| At 31 December 2025 | 40,333 | 242,164 | 282,497 |
| NET BOOK VALUE |
| At 31 December 2025 | 3,417 | 111,475 | 114,892 |
| At 31 December 2024 | 5,481 | 111,624 | 117,105 |
| 12. | FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS |
| Company |
| Shares in |
| group |
| undertakings |
| £ |
| COST |
| At 1 January 2025 |
| and 31 December 2025 |
| NET BOOK VALUE |
| At 31 December 2025 |
| At 31 December 2024 |
| The group or the company's investments at the Balance Sheet date in the share capital of companies include the following: |
| Subsidiaries |
| Registered office: 198 Avenue De France, Paris 75013 |
| Nature of business: |
| % |
| Class of shares: | holding |
| Q INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 12349009) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 |
| 12. | FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS - continued |
| Registered office: Corso San Gottardo 16 6830, Chiasso, CH |
| Nature of business: |
| % |
| Class of shares: | holding |
| Registered office: Via Leopardi Giacomo 14 - Milan, IT |
| Nature of business: |
| % |
| Class of shares: | holding |
| Registered office: 138-142 Holborn, London, EC1N 2SW, United Kingdom |
| Nature of business: |
| % |
| Class of shares: | holding |
| Registered office: 3 Waterhouse Square, 138 - 142 Holborn, London, England, EC1N 2SW |
| Nature of business: |
| % |
| Class of shares: | holding |
| Registered office: Paseo De la Castelanna 43, Madrid 28046, Spain |
| Nature of business: |
| % |
| Class of shares: | holding |
| 13. | DEBTORS |
| Group | Company |
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Amounts falling due within one year: |
| Trade debtors | 222,636 | 60,054 |
| Amounts owed by group undertakings | - | - |
| Other debtors | 1,737,104 | 722,041 |
| VAT | 320,920 | 393,209 |
| Prepayments and accrued income | 3,172,060 | 2,398,562 |
| 5,452,720 | 3,573,866 |
| Q INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 12349009) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 |
| 13. | DEBTORS - continued |
| Group | Company |
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Amounts falling due after more than one | year: |
| Other debtors | 108,904 | 82,797 |
| Aggregate amounts | 5,561,624 | 3,656,663 |
| 14. | CURRENT ASSET INVESTMENTS |
| Group |
| 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ |
| Other | 11,417,078 | 8,250,219 |
| The balance at year end December 2025 includes the investment in Interactive Brokers. The net amount invested during the year was £3.2m; the investment has been valued at Fair Value for a total amount of £11.4k. |
| 15. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
| Group | Company |
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 17) | 49,097 | 91,179 |
| Payments on account | 5,486,878 | 5,947,025 |
| Trade creditors | 346,983 | 142,036 |
| Amounts owed to group undertakings | - | - |
| Tax | 836,281 | 802,294 |
| Social security and other taxes | 647,635 | 532,069 |
| Other creditors | 2,424,456 | 271,270 |
| Directors' current accounts | 7,560 | 7,560 | - | - |
| Accrued expenses | 2,984,688 | 1,743,299 |
| 12,783,578 | 9,536,732 |
| 16. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR |
| Group |
| 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ |
| Bank loans (see note 17) | - | 35,697 |
| Q INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 12349009) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 |
| 17. | LOANS |
| An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below: |
| Group |
| 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ |
| Amounts falling due within one year or on | demand: |
| Bank loans | 49,097 | 91,179 |
| Amounts falling due between one and two | years: |
| Bank loans - 1-2 years | - | 35,697 |
| 18. | PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES |
| Group |
| 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ |
| Deferred tax | 6,683 | 8,182 |
| Group |
| Deferred |
| tax |
| £ |
| Balance at 1 January 2025 | 8,182 |
| Credit to Income Statement during year | (1,499 | ) |
| Balance at 31 December 2025 | 6,683 |
| 19. | CALLED UP SHARE CAPITAL |
| Allotted and issued: |
| Number: | Class: | Nominal | 2025 | 2024 |
| value: | £ | £ |
| Share capital 1 | £100 | 100 | 100 |
| 20. | RESERVES |
| Group |
| Retained | Other |
| earnings | reserves | Totals |
| £ | £ | £ |
| At 1 January 2025 | 5,537,676 | 81,659 | 5,619,335 |
| Profit for the year | 6,216,813 | 6,216,813 |
| Dividends | (5,281,334 | ) | (5,281,334 | ) |
| Foreign currency translations | 174,350 | (9,557 | ) | 164,793 |
| At 31 December 2025 | 6,647,505 | 72,102 | 6,719,607 |
| Q INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 12349009) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 |
| 21. | OTHER COMMITMENTS |
| HSBC UK Bank Plc holds a fixed and floating charge over all assets. |
| 22. | DIRECTOR'S ADVANCES, CREDITS AND GUARANTEES |
| The following advances and credits to a director subsisted during the years ended 31 December 2025 and 31 December 2024: |
| 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ |
| F Torriani |
| Balance outstanding at start of year | 7,560 | 3,921 |
| Amounts advanced | - | 7,560 |
| Amounts repaid | - | (3,921 | ) |
| Amounts written off | - | - |
| Amounts waived | - | - |
| Balance outstanding at end of year | 7,560 | 7,560 |
| 23. | ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY |
| The ultimate controlling party is F Torriani. |
| 24. | RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURE |
| During the year Mr Filippo Torriani charged €240,000 (2024: €280,000) and Ms Jennifer Frusci charged €260,000 (2024: nil) as management fee to Queen of Clubs SA. |