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Metacarpal Ltd
Registration Number SC667807 (Scotland)
Filleted Unaudited Financial Statements
for the period 01 April 2025 to 31 December 2025
Metacarpal Ltd
(Registration Number SC667807)
Filleted Financial Statements for the 9 month period ended 31 December 2025
Balance Sheet
Notes
As at 31 December 2025 £
As at 31 March 2025 £
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3
15,169
17,083
Investments
7
1
-
15,170
17,083
Current assets
Stock
4
74,009
-
Debtors: Amounts falling due within one year
5
220,952
119,130
Cash at bank and in hand
254,664
276,823
549,625
395,953
Current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(52,834)
22,658
Net current assets
496,791
373,295
 
 
Total assets less current liabilities
511,961
390,378
Net assets
511,961
390,378
 
 
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
8
182
161
Share premium account
8
1,388,201
887,715
Profit and loss account
(876,422)
(497,498)
Shareholder's funds
511,961
390,378
 
 
In accordance with section 444 of the Companies Act 2006, the statement of income and retained earnings has not been delivered.
For the 9 month period ended 31 December 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 accounts for the 9 month period ended 31 December 2025 in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime and in accordance with Section 1A of FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland".
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 15 May 2026.
_______________________
F J D Mackie
(Registration Number SC667807)
Metacarpal Ltd
(Registration Number SC667807)
Filleted Financial Statements for the 9 month period ended 31 December 2025
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1. Summary of significant accounting policies
 
1.1 General information and basis of preparation
General Information
Metacarpal Ltd is a private company limited by shares, registered in Scotland. The address of the registered office is:
The National Robotarium Boundary Rd N
Third Gait
Heriot Watt Campus
Edinburgh
EH14 4AS
Statement of compliance
The 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 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.
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through profit or loss.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling (£) which is the functional currency of the company and rounded to the nearest £.
 
1.2 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes costs directly attributable to making the asset capable of operating as intended.
Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset on a systematic basis over its expected useful life as follows:
Asset class
Useful life / depreciation rate
Plant and machinery
20%
Computer equipment
33%
 
1.3 Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow-moving items.
 
1.4 Debtors and creditors receivable / payable within one year
Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in the profit and loss account in other administrative expenses.
Metacarpal Ltd
(Registration Number SC667807)
Filleted Financial Statements for the 9 month period ended 31 December 2025
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.5 Tax
Taxation for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Profit and Loss Account, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity.
Current or deferred taxation assets and liabilities are not discounted.
Current tax is recognised at the amount of tax payable using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.
 
1.6 Turnover
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable net of VAT and trade discounts. The policies adopted for the recognition of turnover are as follows:
Sale of goods
Turnover from the sale of prosthetic devices is recognised when significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have transferred to the buyer, the amount of turnover 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 transaction can be measured reliably.
 
1.7 Research and development
Research and development expenditure is written off in the year in which it is incurred, except where expenditure is made on a clearly defined project with reasonable certainty as to its technical feasibility and ultimate commercial viability. Where this is the case, these costs will be capitalised and amortised over a defined period.
 
1.8 Foreign currency
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of transaction. Exchange differences are taken into account in arriving at the operating result.
 
1.9 Employee benefits
The company operates a defined contribution plan for the benefit of its employees. Contributions are expensed as they become payable.
 
1.10 Share-based payment
Equity-settled share-based payment transactions are measured at fair value at the date of grant. The fair value is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, with a corresponding increase in equity. This is based upon the company's estimate of the shares or share options that will eventually vest which takes into account all vesting conditions and non-market performance conditions, with adjustments being made where new information indicates the number of shares or share options expected to vest differs from previous estimates.
Fair value is determined using an appropriate pricing model. All market conditions and non-vesting conditions are taken into account when estimating the fair value of the shares or share options. As long as all other vesting conditions are satisfied, no adjustment is made irrespective of whether market or non-vesting conditions are met.
Metacarpal Ltd
(Registration Number SC667807)
Filleted Financial Statements for the 9 month period ended 31 December 2025
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Where the terms of an equity-settled transaction are modified, an expense is recognised as if the terms had not been modified. In addition, an expense is recognised for any increase in the fair value of the transaction, as measured at the date of modification.
Where an equity-settled transaction is cancelled or settled, it is treated as if it had vested on the date of cancellation or settlement, and any expense not yet recognised in profit or loss is expensed immediately.
Cash-settled share-based payment transactions are measured at the fair value of the liability. Until the liability is settled, the fair value of the liability is re-measured at each reporting date and at the date of settlement, with any changes in fair value recognised in profit or loss for the period.
 
1.11 Going Concern
The Directors have at the time of approving the financial statements, a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and at least 12 months from the date of this report. In assessing this they have considered the Company's net asset position and reviewed all available information about the future performance. They have therefore adopted the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
 
2. Employees
The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the period was 8 (31 March 2025: 8).
1
1
1
1
 
3. Tangible assets
 
 
 
 
 
Plant and machinery £
 
Computer equipment £
 
Total £
Cost
 
 
 
 
 
At 01 April 2025
15,008
5,860
20,868
Additions
1,930
450
2,380
Disposals
-
-
-
At 31 December 2025
16,938
6,310
23,248
Depreciation
At 01 April 2025
(1,167)
(2,618)
(3,785)
Charge for the year
(3,176)
(1,118)
(4,294)
Eliminated on disposals
-
-
-
At 31 December 2025
(4,343)
(3,736)
(8,079)
Net book value
At 01 April 2025
13,841
3,242
17,083
 
 
 
At 31 December 2025
12,595
2,574
15,169
 
 
 
Metacarpal Ltd
(Registration Number SC667807)
Filleted Financial Statements for the 9 month period ended 31 December 2025
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4. Stock
As at 31 December 2025 £
As at 31 March 2025 £
Total stock
74,009
 
-
74,009
-
 
5. Debtors
As at 31 December 2025 £
As at 31 March 2025 £
Amounts falling due within one year
Amounts owed by group undertakings
196,446
-
Other debtors
24,506
119,130
220,952
119,130
 
 
 
6. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
As at 31 December 2025 £
As at 31 March 2025 £
Trade creditors
36,237
6,906
Directors Loan Account
1,092
1,092
Other taxation and social security
8,455
8,720
Other creditors
5,000
-
Accruals
2,050
5,940
52,834
22,658
 
 
Metacarpal Ltd
(Registration Number SC667807)
Filleted Financial Statements for the 9 month period ended 31 December 2025
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7. Investments
 
 
 
Unlisted investments £
 
Cost
 
 
At 01 April 2025
-
Additions
1
At 31 December 2025
1
Carrying amount
 
At 31 March 2025
-
 
At 31 December 2025
1
Subsidiaries, associates and other investments
 
7.2 The list of subsidiaries and other related undertakings is as follows:
Subsidiary undertakings
Registered office
 
Percentage of shares held
 
Nature of business
 
Class of share
Metacarpal Inc
USA
100
Trading
Ordinary
 
8. Called up share capital
As at 31 December 2025 £
Number of shares
As at 31 March 2025 £
Number of shares
Ordinary shares of £0.0001 each
182
1,817,516
161
1,607,018
182
 
1,817,516
161
1,607,018
 
 
 
 
 
During the period the company issued 210,498 Ordinary shares with a nominal value of £0.0001 per share for a cash consideration of £530,455. The share premium recognised on issue was £500,485 (31 March 2025: £nil). Fees related to the investment round totalling £29,947 were deducted from the share premium account.
Metacarpal Ltd
(Registration Number SC667807)
Filleted Financial Statements for the 9 month period ended 31 December 2025
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9. Share Based Payment
Movements in the number of share options outstanding and their related aggregate exercise consideration are as follows:
Aggregate exercise consideration in £ 9 month period ended 31 December 2025
 
Options 9 month period ended 31 December 2025
 
Aggregate exercise consideration in £ 8 month period ended 31 March 2025
 
Options 8 month period ended 31 March 2025
At 1 April 2025
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Granted
28,684
80,800
-
-
Forfeited
(2,379)
(6,700)
-
-
Exercised
-
-
-
-
Expired
-
-
-
-
At 31 December 2025
26,305
74,100
-
-
 
 
 
 
The total expense recognised in respect of share based payments totalled £12,984 (p/e March 2025: £0).
The estimated fair values are based on the strike price of the options at the grant date.
 
10. Related party disclosure
Directors of the company , were advanced £nil (31 March 2025: £nil) and repaid £nil (31 March 2025: £nil). As at 31 December 2025, a balance of £1,092 was owed to a director (31 March 2025: £1,092).
During the period grant income of £98,426 (31 March 2025: £43,851) was received from shareholder Scottish Enterprise. As at 31 December 2025, a balance of £nil was owed to the company.
Appendix - Additional XBRL Tags and Values
Accounting standards applied
[Current]
bus_SmallEntities
Accounts status, audited or unaudited
[Current]
bus_AuditExempt-NoAccountantsReport
Accounts type
[Current]
bus_FilletedAccounts
Applicable legislation
[Current]
bus_SmallCompaniesRegimeForAccounts
Average number of employees during the period
[Current]
8
Average number of employees during the period
[Prior]
8
Balance sheet date
[Current]
31 December 2025
Date of authorisation of financial statements for issue
[Current]
15 May 2026
Director signing Directors' Report
[Current]
bus_Director1
Director signing financial statements
[Current]
bus_Director1
End date for period covered by report
[Current]
31 December 2025
Entity current legal or registered name
[Current]
Metacarpal Ltd
Entity is dormant [true/false]
[Current]
false
Entity trading status
[Current]
[default]
Legal form of entity
[Current]
bus_PrivateLimitedCompanyLtd
Name of entity officer
[Current]
F J D Mackie
Name of entity officer
[Current]
D M Bowie
Name of entity officer
[Current]
Gabriel Directors Ltd
Name of entity officer
[Current]
H Gill
Name of production software
[Current]
Draftworx Cloud
Start date for period covered by report
[Current]
01 April 2025
Statement that company entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies [Multiple Tags or Values]
[Current]
For the 9 month period ended 31 December 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 accounts for the 9 month period ended 31 December 2025 in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
Statement that members have not required the company to obtain an audit [Multiple Tags or Values]
[Current]
For the 9 month period ended 31 December 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 accounts for the 9 month period ended 31 December 2025 in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
UK Companies House registered number
[Current]
SC667807
Version of production software
[Current]
2026.15.0.0