Company registration number 12718277 (England and Wales)
CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
G J Rogers
S C H Bursell
M Williams
D L McDonald
G Speakman
C A Brackenbury
M S Lock
Company number
12718277
Registered office
Unit C Millshaw Business Park
Global Avenue
Leeds
LS11 8PR
Auditor
Sumer Auditco Limited
1st Floor Waterside House
Waterside Drive
Wigan
Lancashire
WN3 5AZ
CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Directors' report
3 - 4
Independent auditor's report
5 - 7
Group statement of comprehensive income
8
Group balance sheet
9
Company balance sheet
10 - 11
Group statement of changes in equity
12
Company statement of changes in equity
13
Group statement of cash flows
14
Notes to the financial statements
15 - 31
CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Review of the business
The group was founded by the management team in 2020 and promotes an award-winning range of packaged travel, accommodation and experience breaks for leisure customers throughout the United Kingdom. Trading under the brands Caledonian Travel and UKBreakaways, the group has continued its strong growth trajectory during 2025, further strengthening its position as one of the UK's leading operators in the escorted touring and short-break market.
The directors consider the results for the year to be particularly pleasing, representing another year of strong growth and strategic progress with the group delivering another year of significant increase in profitability. Continued investment in product development, customer acquisition, technology and operational capability has enabled the group to expand its market share whilst maintaining strong levels of customer satisfaction and repeat business.
During the year the group completed the acquisition of Tates Travel Limited, broadening the group's distribution capabilities and strengthening its strategic position. The directors believe this acquisition will provide further opportunities for growth and customer reach in future years.
Turnover in the year increased to £73.7m, representing growth of approximately 16% compared with the prior year. Gross profit increased to £12.7m, whilst EBITDA was around £3.4m, reflecting continued operational efficiencies and strong demand across the group's holiday and leisure travel programmes. Profit before taxation increased to £3.8m, representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 32%.
The board remains committed to investing in the long-term development of the group and has continued to strengthen its management, operational and support functions during the year. These investments are expected to provide the platform necessary to support the group's future ambitions and maintain the high standards of customer service for which the business is recognised.
The directors believe that prioritising investment in people, systems and infrastructure will position the group favorably for continued growth and value creation over the medium and long term.
The directors remain confident in the long-term prospects of the group and continue to invest in the business to support sustainable growth, enhance customer experience and strengthen operational resilience.
Principal risks and uncertainties
There are a number of risks and uncertainties which may affect the group and its financial position. The directors take these risks into account and work to mitigate them wherever possible. The directors do not consider these risks to be materially different from those faced in previous years; however they remain under continual review as the group grows.
Market
The group recognises the potential risks and uncertainties in relation to demand for its products. The directors believe there remains strong demand from customers, supported by favorable market sentiment and increasing brand awareness. The group seeks to continue growing market share by remaining competitive, innovative and agile, whilst continuing to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and service quality.
Commercial Relationships
The group has established a broad base of supplier relationships, with an extensive range of partners contributing to the group's product offering. The directors communicate regularly with key suppliers in order to ensure commercial viability, quality assurance and long-term strategic alignment.
Technology and Cyber Security
The group relies upon modern technology infrastructure to operate the business efficiently and effectively. The directors continue to invest in systems, cyber security, data protection and business continuity measures to support continued innovation, operational resilience and customer service excellence.
CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Financial
The group maintains a strong financial position, with healthy cash reserves, positive profitability and sufficient working capital resources to support ongoing operations and future growth initiatives. The directors regularly review liquidity, funding requirements and financial risks to ensure the business remains appropriately positioned for future opportunities and challenges.
Regulatory and Industry Compliance
The group operates within a regulated environment and is subject to various industry-specific requirements, including package travel regulations, consumer protection obligations and financial protection arrangements. The directors monitor regulatory developments closely and maintain appropriate governance and compliance procedures to ensure continued adherence to applicable legislation and industry standards.
Geo-Political, Terrorism and Natural Disasters
The nature of the group's activities exposes it to various risks of this nature which may lead to reduced demand or restrictions on certain featured destinations. The group seeks to mitigate this risk by offering a diverse range of products and destinations, enabling customers to continue travelling across a broad selection of locations and experiences.
Key performance indicators
Key performance indicators used by the directors to monitor the progress of the company are set out below:
The company delivered a strong financial performance during the year, with turnover increasing by 16.2% to £73.7m (2024: £63.4m). Gross profit increased by 17.2% to £12.7m, resulting in an improvement in gross profit margin from 17.02% to 17.17%. EBITDA increased by 39.4% to £3.4m, with EBITDA margin improving from 3.87% to 4.64%, reflecting continued growth in revenue together with improved operational efficiency and profitability.
D L McDonald
Director
23 July 2026
CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Principal activities
The principal activity of the company and group continued to be that of a tour operator for leisure breaks within the UK.
Results and dividends
The results for the year are set out on page 8.
Ordinary dividends were paid amounting to £1,709,996. The directors do not recommend payment of a further dividend.
Directors
The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:
G J Rogers
S C H Bursell
M Williams
D L McDonald
G Speakman
C A Brackenbury
M S Lock
Auditor
The auditor, Sumer Auditco Limited, 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.
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have 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 directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the group and company, and of the profit or loss of the group for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the group and company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the group’s and company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the group and company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the group and company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Statement of disclosure to auditor
So far as each person who was a director at the date of approving this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the auditor of the company is unaware. Additionally, the directors individually 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 auditor of the company is aware of that information.
Medium-sized companies exemption
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the medium-sized companies exemption.
On behalf of the board
D L McDonald
Director
23 July 2026
CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
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Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Caledonian Leisure Ltd (the 'parent company') and its subsidiaries (the 'group') for the year ended 31 December 2025 which comprise the group statement of comprehensive income, the group balance sheet, the company balance sheet, the group statement of changes in equity, the company statement of changes in equity, the group statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including 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 the parent company's 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.
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 group and parent 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 group's and 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 directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
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 information given in the strategic report and the directors' report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
The strategic report and the directors' report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
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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 their 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:
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 directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
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 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 directors either intend to liquidate the parent 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.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.
We identified areas of laws and regulations that could reasonably be expected to have a material effect on the financial statements from our general commercial and sector experience, and through discussions with the directors (as required by auditing standards) and discussed with the directors the policies and procedures regarding compliance with laws and regulations. We communicated identified laws and regulations throughout our team and remained alert to any indications of non-compliance throughout the audit. The potential effect of these laws and regulations on the financial statements varies considerably.
Firstly, Caledonian Leisure Ltd is subject to laws and regulations that directly affect the financial statements including financial reporting legislation and taxation legislation. We assessed the extent of compliance with these laws and regulations as part of our procedures on the related financial statement items.
Secondly, Caledonian Leisure Ltd is subject to many other laws and regulations where the consequences of noncompliance could have a material effect on amounts or disclosures in the financial statements, for instance through the imposition of fines or litigation or the loss of the company's license to operate. We identified the following areas as those most likely to have such an effect: health and safety regulations, package holidays operators regulation and ABTOT.
CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
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Auditing standards limit the required audit procedures to identify non-compliance with these laws and regulations to enquiry of the directors and inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence, if any. Through these procedures we did not become aware of any actual or suspected non-compliance.
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. For example, the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations (irregularities) is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely the inherently limited procedures required by auditing standards would identify it. In addition, as with any audit, there remained a higher risk of non-detection of irregularities, as these may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal controls. We are not responsible for preventing non-compliance and cannot be expected to detect non-compliance with all laws and regulations.
We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined below to detect material misstatement due to fraud:
Matters are discussed amongst the audit engagement team regarding how and where fraud might occur in the financial statements and any potential indicators of fraud
Identifying and assessing the design and effectiveness of controls that management have in place to prevent and detect fraud
Detecting and responding to the risks of fraud following discussions with management and enquiring as to whether management have knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud;
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.
This report is made solely to the parent 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 parent 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 parent company and the parent company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Neil Whittingham BA FCA ATT (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of Sumer Auditco Limited, Statutory Auditor
1st Floor Waterside House
Waterside Drive
Wigan
Lancashire
WN3 5AZ
23 July 2026
CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
GROUP STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
73,678,126
63,398,710
Cost of sales
(61,025,929)
(52,606,756)
Gross profit
12,652,197
10,791,954
Administrative expenses
(9,345,391)
(8,405,839)
Operating profit
4
3,306,806
2,386,115
Interest receivable and similar income
8
584,624
590,782
Interest payable and similar expenses
9
(80,000)
(80,219)
Profit before taxation
3,811,430
2,896,678
Tax on profit
10
(957,168)
(727,820)
Profit for the financial year
2,854,262
2,168,858
Total comprehensive income for the year is all attributable to the owners of the parent company.
CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
GROUP BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2025
31 December 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Goodwill
12
344,126
Other intangible assets
12
178,724
193,676
Total intangible assets
522,850
193,676
Tangible assets
13
204,442
159,843
727,292
353,519
Current assets
Debtors
16
4,914,723
4,132,111
Cash at bank and in hand
8,225,281
7,970,974
13,140,004
12,103,085
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
17
(6,502,858)
(6,243,818)
Net current assets
6,637,146
5,859,267
Total assets less current liabilities
7,364,438
6,212,786
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
18
(1,000,000)
(1,000,000)
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
19
47,347
39,961
(47,347)
(39,961)
Net assets
6,317,091
5,172,825
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
21
692
692
Share premium account
2,064,205
2,064,205
Profit and loss reserves
4,252,194
3,107,928
Total equity
6,317,091
5,172,825
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions relating to medium-sized groups.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 23 July 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
23 July 2026
D L McDonald
Director
Company registration number 12718277 (England and Wales)
CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
COMPANY BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
31 December 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
12
178,724
193,676
Tangible assets
13
188,022
159,843
Investments
14
300,100
100
666,846
353,619
Current assets
Debtors
16
4,910,552
4,129,974
Cash at bank and in hand
7,985,470
7,912,259
12,896,022
12,042,233
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
17
(6,095,915)
(6,166,964)
Net current assets
6,800,107
5,875,269
Total assets less current liabilities
7,466,953
6,228,888
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
18
(1,000,000)
(1,000,000)
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
19
44,420
39,961
(44,420)
(39,961)
Net assets
6,422,533
5,188,927
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
21
692
692
Share premium account
2,064,205
2,064,205
Profit and loss reserves
4,357,636
3,124,030
Total equity
6,422,533
5,188,927
CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
COMPANY BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
31 December 2025
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As permitted by section 408 of the Companies Act 2006, the company has not presented its own profit and loss account and related notes. The company’s profit for the year was £2,943,602 (2024 - £2,179,058 profit).
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 23 July 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
23 July 2026
D L McDonald
Director
Company registration number 12718277 (England and Wales)
CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
GROUP STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Share capital
Share premium account
Profit and loss reserves
Total
Notes
£
£
£
£
Balance at 1 January 2024
692
2,064,205
1,189,070
3,253,967
Year ended 31 December 2024:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
2,168,858
2,168,858
Dividends
11
-
-
(250,000)
(250,000)
Balance at 31 December 2024
692
2,064,205
3,107,928
5,172,825
Year ended 31 December 2025:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
2,854,262
2,854,262
Dividends
11
-
-
(1,709,996)
(1,709,996)
Balance at 31 December 2025
692
2,064,205
4,252,194
6,317,091
CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Share capital
Share premium account
Profit and loss reserves
Total
Notes
£
£
£
£
Balance at 1 January 2024
692
2,064,205
1,194,972
3,259,869
Year ended 31 December 2024:
Profit and total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
2,179,058
2,179,058
Dividends
11
-
-
(250,000)
(250,000)
Balance at 31 December 2024
692
2,064,205
3,124,030
5,188,927
Year ended 31 December 2025:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
2,943,602
2,943,602
Dividends
11
-
-
(1,709,996)
(1,709,996)
Balance at 31 December 2025
692
2,064,205
4,357,636
6,422,533
CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
GROUP STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
27
2,627,107
4,381,545
Interest paid
(80,000)
(80,219)
Income taxes paid
(883,985)
(508,148)
Net cash inflow from operating activities
1,663,122
3,793,178
Investing activities
Purchase of business
(177,561)
-
Purchase of intangible assets
(11,313)
(124,948)
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(94,569)
(41,346)
Proceeds from disposal of tangible fixed assets
-
340
Interest received
584,624
590,782
Net cash generated from investing activities
301,181
424,828
Financing activities
Dividends paid to equity shareholders
(1,709,996)
(250,000)
Net cash used in financing activities
(1,709,996)
(250,000)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
254,307
3,968,006
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
7,970,974
4,002,968
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
8,225,281
7,970,974
CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Caledonian Leisure Ltd (“the company”) is a private limited company domiciled and incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Unit C Millshaw Business Park, Global Avenue, Leeds, LS11 8PR.
The group consists of Caledonian Leisure Ltd and all of its subsidiaries.
1.1
Basis of preparation
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
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.
The 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 requirements for parent company information presented within the consolidated financial statements:
Section 7 ‘Statement of Cash Flows’: Presentation of a statement of cash flow and related notes and disclosures;
Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instrument Issues: Interest income/expense and net gains/losses for financial instruments not measured at fair value; basis of determining fair values; details of collateral, loan defaults or breaches, details of hedges, hedging fair value changes recognised in profit or loss and in other comprehensive income;
Section 33 ‘Related Party Disclosures’: Compensation for key management personnel.
1.2
Business combinations
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 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.
CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.3
Basis of consolidation
The consolidated group financial statements consist of the financial statements of the parent company Caledonian Leisure Ltd together with all entities controlled by the parent company (its subsidiaries) and the group’s share of its interests in joint ventures and associates.
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.
Subsidiaries are consolidated in the group’s financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases.
1.4
Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.5
Turnover
Revenue and commission from holiday bookings is recognised within the financial statements when the significant risks and the rewards pass onto the buyer (usually on the day of departure), 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.
1.6
Intangible fixed assets - 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.
For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to the cash-generating units expected to benefit from the acquisition. Cash-generating units to which goodwill has been allocated are tested for impairment at least annually, or more frequently when there is an indication that the unit may be impaired. If the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than the carrying amount of the unit, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit pro-rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the unit.
1.7
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill
Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.
Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably; the intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights; and the intangible asset is separable from the entity.
CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 17 -
Amortisation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Database
10% & 20% p.a. straight line basis
Website Design
10% & 20% p.a. straight line basis
Domain Name
10% & 20% p.a. straight line basis
1.8
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Plant and equipment
20% p.a. straight line basis
Fixtures and fittings
20% p.a. straight line basis
Computers
20% p.a. straight line basis
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 recognised in the profit and loss account.
1.9
Fixed asset investments
In the parent company financial statements, investments in subsidiaries entities are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. The investments are assessed for impairment at each reporting date and any impairment losses or reversals of impairment losses are recognised immediately in profit or loss.
A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the group. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.
1.10
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the group reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible 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.
The carrying amount of the investments accounted for using the equity method is tested for impairment as a single asset. Any goodwill included in the carrying amount of the investment is not tested separately for impairment.
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.
CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 18 -
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.
1.11
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.12
Financial instruments
The group 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 group's balance sheet when the group becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amounts presented in the financial statements when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
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.
CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 19 -
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 group 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 group after deducting all of its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the group's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.13
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the group 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 group.
1.14
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 group’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.
CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 20 -
Deferred tax
Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if, and only if, there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.
1.15
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.16
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.17
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 leased asset are consumed.
1.18
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 group’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.
CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
(Continued)
- 21 -
Key sources of estimation uncertainty
The estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities are as follows.
Tangible fixed assets
The useful economic life of tangible fixed assets has to be estimated by the directors of the group to ensure that a depreciation charge of £58,424 (2024: £46,725) is an appropriate charge to recognise in the period.
Refer to Note 13 for the carrying value of tangible fixed assets impacted by this key source of estimation uncertainty.
Intangible fixed assets
The useful economic life of intangible fixed assets has to be estimated by the directors of the group to ensure that a amortisation charge of £28,792 (2024: £20,655) is an appropriate charge to recognise in the period.
Refer to Note 12 for the carrying value of intangible fixed assets impacted by this key source of estimation uncertainty.
3
Turnover and other revenue
2025
2024
£
£
Other revenue
Interest income
584,624
590,782
4
Operating profit
2025
2024
£
£
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging:
Exchange losses
25,601
52,231
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
58,424
46,725
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
496
-
Amortisation of intangible assets
53,792
20,655
Operating lease charges
253,504
263,363
5
Auditor's remuneration
2025
2024
Fees payable to the company's auditor and associates:
£
£
For audit services
Audit of the financial statements of the group and company
23,000
12,000
Audit of the financial statements of the company's subsidiaries
-
4,000
23,000
16,000
CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
- 22 -
6
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the group and company during the year was:
Group
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
Number
Number
Number
Number
Administration
24
13
21
13
Operations & Product
22
27
22
27
Sales & Marketing
66
59
62
59
Total
112
99
105
99
Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
Group
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
Wages and salaries
3,554,978
3,164,352
3,539,622
3,164,352
Social security costs
314,559
300,289
314,559
300,289
Pension costs
146,947
57,287
146,701
57,287
4,016,484
3,521,928
4,000,882
3,521,928
7
Directors' remuneration
2025
2024
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
692,194
607,842
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
78,742
7,416
770,936
615,258
The number of directors for whom retirement benefits are accruing under defined contribution schemes amounted to 6 (2024 - 6).
Remuneration disclosed above includes the following amounts paid to the highest paid director:
2025
2024
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
164,854
161,294
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
20,750
1,321
CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
- 23 -
8
Interest receivable and similar income
2025
2024
£
£
Interest income
Interest on bank deposits
584,624
590,782
9
Interest payable and similar expenses
2025
2024
£
£
Other interest on financial liabilities
80,000
80,219
10
Taxation
2025
2024
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
976,076
729,250
Adjustments in respect of prior periods
(23,708)
Total current tax
952,368
729,250
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
4,800
(1,430)
Total tax charge
957,168
727,820
The actual charge 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
3,811,430
2,896,678
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2024: 25.00%)
952,858
724,170
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
4,310
3,650
Taxation charge
957,168
727,820
11
Dividends
2025
2024
Recognised as distributions to equity holders:
£
£
Interim paid
1,709,996
250,000
CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
- 24 -
12
Intangible fixed assets
Group
Goodwill
Database
Website Design
Domain Name
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2025
113,635
45,663
64,298
223,596
Additions - separately acquired
11,313
-
11,313
Additions - business combinations
371,653
-
371,653
At 31 December 2025
371,653
113,635
56,976
64,298
606,562
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 January 2025
7,979
7,471
14,470
29,920
Amortisation charged for the year
27,527
11,237
7,880
7,148
53,792
At 31 December 2025
27,527
19,216
15,351
21,618
83,712
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2025
344,126
94,419
41,625
42,680
522,850
At 31 December 2024
105,656
38,192
49,828
193,676
Company
Database
Website Design
Domain Name
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2025
113,635
45,663
64,298
223,596
Additions
11,313
-
11,313
At 31 December 2025
113,635
56,976
64,298
234,909
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 January 2025
7,979
7,471
14,470
29,920
Amortisation charged for the year
11,237
7,880
7,148
26,265
At 31 December 2025
19,216
15,351
21,618
56,185
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2025
94,419
41,625
42,680
178,724
At 31 December 2024
105,656
38,192
49,828
193,676
CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
- 25 -
13
Tangible fixed assets
Group
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2025
116,238
149,636
265,874
Additions
4,231
16,392
73,946
94,569
Business combinations
520
8,430
8,950
Disposals
(500)
(500)
At 31 December 2025
4,751
141,060
223,082
368,893
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2025
37,760
68,271
106,031
Depreciation charged in the year
17,298
41,126
58,424
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(4)
(4)
At 31 December 2025
55,058
109,393
164,451
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2025
4,751
86,002
113,689
204,442
At 31 December 2024
78,478
81,365
159,843
Company
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2025
116,238
149,636
265,874
Additions
13,153
73,946
87,099
Disposals
(500)
(500)
At 31 December 2025
129,391
223,082
352,473
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2025
37,760
68,271
106,031
Depreciation charged in the year
17,298
41,126
58,424
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(4)
(4)
At 31 December 2025
55,058
109,393
164,451
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2025
74,333
113,689
188,022
At 31 December 2024
78,478
81,365
159,843
CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
- 26 -
14
Fixed asset investments
Group
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Investments in subsidiaries
15
300,100
100
Movements in fixed asset investments
Company
Shares in subsidiaries
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2025
100
Additions
300,000
At 31 December 2025
300,100
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2025
300,100
At 31 December 2024
100
15
Subsidiaries
Details of the company's subsidiaries at 31 December 2025 are as follows:
Name of undertaking
Registered office
Nature of business
Class of
% Held
shares held
Direct
Caledonian Breaks Ltd
Unit C Millshaw Business Park, Global
Avenue, Leeds, England, LS11 8PR
Tour operator activities
Ordinary
100.00
Tates Travel Limited
Unit C Millshaw Business Park, Global
Avenue, Leeds, England, LS11 8PR
Travel agency activities
Ordinary
100.00
All subsidiaries are exempt from audit under the provisions of s479a of the Companies Act 2006. The group has provided a guarantee for the liabilities of all subsidiaries in connection with the financial period ended 31 December 2025.
16
Debtors
Group
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
£
£
Trade debtors
237,236
27,721
237,236
27,721
Corporation tax recoverable
23,708
Other debtors
2,783,213
1,883,136
2,812,448
1,883,135
Prepayments and accrued income
1,870,566
2,221,254
1,860,868
2,219,118
4,914,723
4,132,111
4,910,552
4,129,974
CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
- 27 -
17
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Group
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
Trade creditors
608,832
1,179,459
551,979
823,855
Amounts owed to group undertakings
395,833
361,027
Corporation tax payable
563,594
441,960
535,245
441,960
Other taxation and social security
106,802
86,253
104,020
85,834
Other creditors
2,614,870
2,320,677
2,373,188
2,320,677
Accruals and deferred income
2,608,760
2,215,469
2,135,650
2,133,611
6,502,858
6,243,818
6,095,915
6,166,964
18
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
Group
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
Other creditors
1,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
At the year end there is £1,000,000 worth of shareholder loan stocks outstanding. This loan is payable 5 years from the date of drawdown. The drawdown dates were £500,000 on 24 January 2022 and £500,000 on 22 February 2022. Interest of £80,000 (2024: £80,219) has been charged in the year.
19
Deferred taxation
The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the group and company, and movements thereon:
Liabilities
Liabilities
2025
2024
Group
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
49,960
39,961
Retirement benefit obligations
(2,613)
-
47,347
39,961
Liabilities
Liabilities
2025
2024
Company
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
47,006
39,961
Retirement benefit obligations
(2,586)
-
44,420
39,961
CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
19
Deferred taxation
(Continued)
- 28 -
Group
Company
2025
2025
Movements in the year:
£
£
Liability at 1 January 2025
39,961
39,961
Charge to profit or loss
7,386
4,459
Liability at 31 December 2025
47,347
44,420
The deferred tax liability set out above predominately relates to accelerated capital allowances that are expected to mature over the associated fixed assets useful economic life. Pension contributions will attract tax relief in the year paid.
20
Retirement benefit schemes
2025
2024
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
146,947
57,287
A defined contribution pension scheme is operated for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the group in an independently administered fund.
At the balance sheet date, contributions due to the schemes in the current reporting period were £22,140 (2024: £13,205).
21
Share capital
Group and company
2025
2024
2025
2024
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of 0.1p each
455,000
455,000
455
455
A Ordinary shares of 0.1p each
237,000
237,000
237
237
692,000
692,000
692
692
All shares rank pari passu.
CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
- 29 -
22
Acquisition of a business
On 3rd December 2025, Caledonian Leisure Ltd acquired 100% of the share capital in Tates Travel Limited for consideration of £300,000 and legal and professional fees of £15,132. At the date of purchase, the combined net liabilities of the acquired business were £46,653 resulting in goodwill being recognised on acquisition of £346,653. Goodwill is amortised over 10 years as the directors believe this most accurately reflects its useful life.
Book Value
Adjustments
Fair Value
Net assets acquired
£
£
£
Intangible assets
25,000
-
25,000
Property, plant and equipment
8,950
-
8,950
Trade and other receivables
4,780
-
4,780
Cash and cash equivalents
122,439
-
122,439
Trade and other payables
(175,693)
-
(175,693)
Tax liabilities
(29,543)
-
(29,543)
Deferred tax
(2,586)
-
(2,586)
Total identifiable net assets
(46,653)
-
(46,653)
Goodwill
346,653
Total consideration
300,000
The consideration was satisfied by:
£
Cash
300,000
Contribution by the acquired business for the reporting period included in the group statement of comprehensive income since acquisition:
£
Turnover
4,666
Loss after tax
(98,040)
CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
- 30 -
23
Operating lease commitments
Lessee
At the reporting end date the group had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:
Group
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
Within one year
235,404
227,316
213,404
227,316
Between two and five years
452,629
530,533
366,463
530,533
688,033
757,849
579,867
757,849
24
Related party transactions
Interest of £80,000 (2024: £80,219) was paid to shareholders in the year in respect of monies owed to them being £1,000,000 (2024: £1,000,000) at the balance sheet date.
The company has taken advantage of the exemption available in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 Section 33, not to disclose transactions entered into between two or more members of a group, where any subsidiary party to the transaction is wholly owned.
25
Directors' transactions
Dividends totalling £646,183 (2024 - £250,000) were paid in the year in respect of shares held by the company's directors.
26
Controlling party
There is no overall ultimate controlling party.
CALEDONIAN LEISURE LTD
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
- 31 -
27
Cash generated from group operations
2025
2024
£
£
Profit after taxation
2,854,262
2,168,858
Adjustments for:
Taxation charged
957,168
727,820
Finance costs
80,000
80,219
Investment income
(584,624)
(590,782)
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
496
-
Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets
53,792
20,655
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
58,424
46,725
Movements in working capital:
(Increase)/decrease in debtors
(754,124)
249,630
(Decrease)/increase in creditors
(38,287)
1,678,420
Cash generated from operations
2,627,107
4,381,545
28
Analysis of changes in net funds - group
1 January 2025
Cash flows
31 December 2025
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
7,970,974
254,307
8,225,281
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