UK SPICE AND INGREDIENTS LTD


Directors	DR A KHANNA
	A KHANNA


Company Secretary	A KHANNA


Registered Address	66 Wolsey Road
	Northwood
	Middlesex
	HA6 2EH


Registered Number	05543607 (England and Wales)

Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 August 2025

1.	Accounting policies

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

	Statement of compliance
	The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2006 and FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland including Section 1A Small Entities.

	Basis of preparation
	The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with FRS 102, the financial reporting standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (as applied to small entities by section 1A of the standard).

	Functional and presentation currency
	The financial statements are presented in sterling and this is the functional currency of the company.

	Turnover policy
	Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services.

	Revenue from sale of goods
	Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the company has transferred to the buyer the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods, usually when goods are delivered and legal title has passed. Providing the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the company and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transition can be measured reliably.

Revenue from sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the company has transferred to the buyer the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods, usually when goods are delivered and legal title has passed. Providing the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the company and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transition can be measured reliably.

	Foreign currency translation
	Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recognised at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of the transaction. At the end of each reporting period foreign currency monetary items are translated at the closing rate of exchange. Non-monetary items that are measured at historical cost are translated at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. All differences are charged to profit or loss.

Foreign currency translation

Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recognised at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of the transaction. At the end of each reporting period foreign currency monetary items are translated at the closing rate of exchange. Non-monetary items that are measured at historical cost are translated at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. All differences are charged to profit or loss.

	Current taxation
	Current tax is recognised in profit or loss, except for taxes related to revaluations of land and buildings which are recognised in other comprehensive income. Current tax represents the amount of tax payable (receivable) in respect of taxable profit (loss) for the current, or past, reporting periods. Current tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid (recovered) using the tax rates and laws which have been enacted, or substantively enacted, by the balance sheet date. Where payments to HM Revenue and Customs exceed liabilities owed, an asset is recognised to the extent of the amount of tax recoverable.

Current taxation

Current tax is recognised in profit or loss, except for taxes related to revaluations of land and buildings which are recognised in other comprehensive income.

Current tax represents the amount of tax payable (receivable) in respect of taxable profit (loss) for the current, or past, reporting periods. Current tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid (recovered) using the tax rates and laws which have been enacted, or substantively enacted, by the balance sheet date. Where payments to HM Revenue and Customs exceed liabilities owed, an asset is recognised to the extent of the amount of tax recoverable.

	Deferred tax
	Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences between the recognition of income and expenses in the financial statements and their inclusion in tax assessments. 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. Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference, except for revalued land and investment property where the tax rate that applies to the sale of the asset is used. Current and deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences between the recognition of income and expenses in the financial statements and their inclusion in tax assessments. 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. Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference, except for revalued land and investment property where the tax rate that applies to the sale of the asset is used. Current and deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted.

	Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
	All fixed assets are initially recorded at cost. Property, plant and equipment is used in the company's principal activity for the production and supply of goods or for administrative purposes and is stated in the balance sheet under the historic cost model. This model requires the assets to be stated at cost less amounts in respect of depreciation and less any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, less its estimated residual value (which is the expected amount that would currently be obtained from disposal of an asset, after deducting the estimated costs of disposal, if the asset were already of the age and in the condition expected at the end of its useful life), over the useful economic life of the respective asset as follows:

Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

All fixed assets are initially recorded at cost. Property, plant and equipment is used in the company's principal activity for the production and supply of goods or for administrative purposes and is stated in the balance sheet under the historic cost model. This model requires the assets to be stated at cost less amounts in respect of depreciation and less any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, less its estimated residual value (which is the expected amount that would currently be obtained from disposal of an asset, after deducting the estimated costs of disposal, if the asset were already of the age and in the condition expected at the end of its useful life), over the useful economic life of the respective asset as follows:


		Reducing balance (%)
	Fixtures and fittings	20
	Vehicles	20

	Investments
	Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures are measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Listed investments are measured at fair value where the difference between cost and fair value is material. Unlisted investments are measured at fair value unless the value cannot be measured reliably, in which case they are measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Changes in fair value are included in the profit and loss account.

Investments

Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures are measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Listed investments are measured at fair value where the difference between cost and fair value is material. Unlisted investments are measured at fair value unless the value cannot be measured reliably, in which case they are measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Changes in fair value are included in the profit and loss account.

	Investment property
	The investment property is accounted for under FRS 102, Section 16 Investment Property. Investment property is remeasured to fair value at each balance sheet date with fair value gains and losses being reported in profit or loss. Investment properties are valued using RICS open market valuation on a freehold basis.

	Finance leases and hire purchase contracts
	Assets held under finance leases which are leases where substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset have passed to the company, and hire purchase contracts are capitalised in the balance sheet. They are depreciated over the shorter of their useful lives or the term of the lease.

	Trade and other debtors
	Short term debtors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price), less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Loans and other financial assets are initially recognised at transaction price including any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts.

Trade and other debtors

Short term debtors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price), less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Loans and other financial assets are initially recognised at transaction price including any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts.

	Cash and cash equivalents
	Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank and on hand, demand deposits with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. Bank overdrafts are disclosed separately. For the purpose of the cash flow statement, bank overdrafts form an integral part of the company's cash management and are included as a component of cash and cash equivalents.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank and on hand, demand deposits with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.

Bank overdrafts are disclosed separately. For the purpose of the cash flow statement, bank overdrafts form an integral part of the company's cash management and are included as a component of cash and cash equivalents.

	Trade and other creditors
	Short term creditors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price). Loans and other financial liabilities are initially recognised at transaction price net of any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method.

	Share capital
	Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new ordinary shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.

2.	Average number of employees


		2025		2024
	Average number of employees during the year	2		2

3.	Tangible fixed assets

	Vehicles	Fixtures & fittings	Total
	£	£	£
Cost or valuation
At 01 September 24	89,018	15,679	104,697
At 31 August 25	89,018	15,679	104,697
Depreciation and impairment
At 01 September 24	32,047	14,074	46,121
Charge for year	11,394	322	11,716
At 31 August 25	43,441	14,396	57,837
Net book value
At 31 August 25	45,577	1,283	46,860
At 31 August 24	56,971	1,605	58,576

4.	Investment property
	The directors believe that the fair value of the investment properties has not materially changed between acquisition date and the balance sheet date.


		£
	Fair value at 01 September 24	2,975,834
	At 31 August 25	2,975,834

5.	Fixed asset investments

	Other investments¹	Total
	£	£
Cost or valuation
At 01 September 24	24,230	24,230
At 31 August 25	24,230	24,230
Net book value
At 31 August 25	24,230	24,230
At 31 August 24	24,230	24,230

	Notes
	¹Other investments other than loans

6.	Debtors: amounts due within one year

	2025	2024
	£	£
Trade debtors / trade receivables	750,080	815,011
Other debtors	134,053	78,950
Total	884,133	893,961

7.	Creditors: amounts due within one year

	2025	2024
	£	£
Trade creditors / trade payables	2,559,586	3,174,955
Bank borrowings and overdrafts	13,802	24,427
Taxation and social security	113,071	37,440
Other creditors	86,906	138,445
Accrued liabilities and deferred income	197,355	287,385
Total	2,970,720	3,662,652

8.	Creditors: amounts due after one year

	2025	2024
	£	£
Other creditors	54,629	67,417
Total	54,629	67,417

9.	Obligations under finance leases

		2025		2024
		£		£
	Finance lease and HP contracts	54,629		67,417

10.	Related party transactions
	During the year the company received funds of £6,000 (2024: £111, 409) from AARK Estates Limited, a company with common directors. At the year end the company was owed £915,929 (2024: £921,929) from AARK Estates Limited . The loan is interest free and repayable on demand. At the year end the company was owed £77,330 (2024: £36,846) from a director and a participator. The loans are interest free and repayable on demand.

10.

Related party transactions

During the year the company received funds of £6,000 (2024: £111, 409) from AARK Estates Limited, a company with common directors. At the year end the company was owed £915,929 (2024: £921,929) from AARK Estates Limited .  The loan is interest free and repayable on demand.

At the year end the company was owed £77,330 (2024: £36,846) from a director and a participator.  The loans are interest free and repayable on demand.

	Notes	2025		2024
		£	£	£	£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets	3		46,860		58,576
Investments	5		24,230		24,230
Investment property	4		2,975,834		2,975,834
			3,046,924		3,058,640
Current assets
Debtors	6	1,775,668		1,815,890
Cash at bank and on hand		621,200		1,032,475
		2,396,868		2,848,365
Creditors amounts falling due within one year	7	(2,970,720)		(3,662,652)
Net current assets (liabilities)			(573,852)		(814,287)
Total assets less current liabilities			2,473,072		2,244,353
Creditors amounts falling due after one year	8		(54,629)		(67,417)
Net assets			2,418,443		2,176,936
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital			5,100		5,100
Profit and loss account			2,413,343		2,171,836
Shareholders' funds			2,418,443		2,176,936