Company registration number 08628145 (England and Wales)
SERVICES4SCHOOLS LIMITED
Report of the Directors and
Financial Statements
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
SERVICES4SCHOOLS LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 8
SERVICES4SCHOOLS LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 OCTOBER 2025
31 October 2025
- 1 -
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3
62,016
89,859
Investments
4
30,000
30,000
92,016
119,859
Current assets
Stocks
742,325
616,055
Debtors
6
1,303,159
1,161,848
Cash at bank and in hand
513,400
29,911
2,558,884
1,807,814
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
7
(2,455,824)
(1,760,502)
Net current assets
103,060
47,312
Total assets less current liabilities
195,076
167,171
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
8
(165,288)
(129,669)
Provisions for liabilities
9
(11,495)
(18,780)
Net assets
18,293
18,722
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
8
8
Profit and loss reserves
18,285
18,714
Total equity
18,293
18,722
SERVICES4SCHOOLS LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT
31 OCTOBER 2025
31 October 2025
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For the financial year ended 31 October 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

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

These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 31 July 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mrs M K Randhawa
Mr J R Milner
Director
Director
Company registration number 08628145 (England and Wales)
SERVICES4SCHOOLS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

Services4Schools Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the Company Information page.

1.1
Accounting convention

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

 

Preparation of consolidated financial statements

The financial statements contain information about Services4Schools Limited as an individual company and do not contain consolidated financial information as the parent of a group. The company is exempt under section 399(2A) of the Companies Act 2006 from the requirements to prepare consolidated financial statements.

 

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.

1.2
Going concern

Atruet the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3
Turnover

Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs.

Revenue from contracts for the provision of professional services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion when the stage of completion, costs incurred and costs to complete can be estimated reliably. The stage of completion is calculated by comparing costs incurred, mainly in relation to contractual hourly staff rates and materials, as a proportion of total costs. Where the outcome cannot be estimated reliably, revenue is recognised only to the extent of the expenses recognised that are recoverable.

1.4
Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Leasehold improvements
straight line over the life of the lease
Fixtures and fittings
25% on cost
Computers
Straight line over three years
1.5
Investments in subsidiaries

Investments in subsidiary undertakings are recognised at cost.

SERVICES4SCHOOLS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.6
Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.

 

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

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

1.7
Financial instruments
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.

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.

Classification of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.

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.

1.8
Equity instruments

Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.

1.9
Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the 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.

SERVICES4SCHOOLS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax 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.

1.10
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.

1.11
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

1.12
Leases

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

 

2
Employees

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

2025
2024
Number
Number
Total
87
90
SERVICES4SCHOOLS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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3
Tangible fixed assets
Leasehold improvements
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 November 2024
105,783
72,985
150,819
329,587
Additions
-
0
369
1,227
1,596
At 31 October 2025
105,783
73,354
152,046
331,183
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 November 2024
40,299
62,658
136,771
239,728
Depreciation charged in the year
17,630
4,089
7,720
29,439
At 31 October 2025
57,929
66,747
144,491
269,167
Carrying amount
At 31 October 2025
47,854
6,607
7,555
62,016
At 31 October 2024
65,484
10,327
14,048
89,859
4
Fixed asset investments
2025
2024
£
£
Shares in group undertakings and participating interests
30,000
30,000
5
Subsidiaries

Details of the company's subsidiaries at 31 October 2025 are as follows:

Name of undertaking
Registered office
Nature of business
Class of
% Held
shares held
Direct
Schools First Limited
Deansgate, 62 - 70 Tettenhall Road, Wolverhampton, England, WV1 4TH
Educational support services
Ordinary A, Ordinary B
100.00
6
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
206,309
312,749
Corporation tax recoverable
211,942
132,026
Other debtors
884,908
717,073
1,303,159
1,161,848
SERVICES4SCHOOLS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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7
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Loans
109,834
101,027
Trade creditors
120,821
100,993
Amounts owed to associated undertakings
175,220
176,238
Corporation tax
96,516
101,399
Other taxation and social security
1,208,956
492,900
Deferred income
687,686
758,454
Other creditors
27,330
18,374
Accruals
29,461
11,117
2,455,824
1,760,502
8
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025
2024
£
£
Other loans
165,288
129,669
9
Provisions for liabilities
2025
2024
£
£
Deferred tax liabilities
11,495
18,780
10
Related party transactions

In previous years a loan was received from a company connected to one of the company's directors. The loan balance outstanding as at 31 October 2025 totalled £145,918 (2024 £149,287). Interest charged on the loan amounted to £Nil (2024 £6,345). In addition, the connected company also charged £168,447 (2024 £nil) for administration services.

11
Operating lease commitments
Lessee

 

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

2025
2024
£
£
76,125
8,813
SERVICES4SCHOOLS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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12
Directors' transactions

Advances or credits have been granted by the company to its directors as follows:

Description
% Rate
Opening balance
Amounts advanced
Interest charged
Amounts repaid
Closing balance
£
£
£
£
£
Director
3.13
215,405
90,000
8,405
-
313,810
Director
3.13
214,784
115,000
8,385
(25,000)
313,169
430,189
205,000
16,790
(25,000)
626,979
The maximum amount owing to the company during the year ended 31 October 2025 were £313,810 and £313,169 respectively. Interest has been charged on the advance to each director at a rate of 3.13%.
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