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Registered number: 03090591


 

PURCHASE DIRECT LIMITED
 
UNAUDITED
 
ANNUAL REPORT
 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

 
PURCHASE DIRECT LIMITED
 

COMPANY INFORMATION


Director
Mr R L Ashley 




Company secretary
Mr D J Blowers



Registered number
03090591



Registered office
4 Falcon Way
Shire Park

Welwyn Garden City

Hertfordshire

AL7 1TW




Accountants
Cooper Parry Advisory Limited

Davidson House

1st floor

The Forbury

Reading

RG1 3EU





 
PURCHASE DIRECT LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Balance sheet
1
Notes to the financial statements
2 - 9


 
PURCHASE DIRECT LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 03090591

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2025

2025
2024
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 4 
836,418
835,138

Tangible assets
 5 
81,160
97,392

Investments
 6 
2,236
2,417

  
919,814
934,947

Current assets
  

Stocks
  
1,003
460

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 7 
1,438,676
1,315,440

Cash at bank and in hand
  
214,939
75,264

  
1,654,618
1,391,164

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 8 
(1,554,514)
(1,323,859)

Net current assets
  
 
 
100,104
 
 
67,305

Total assets less current liabilities
  
1,019,918
1,002,252

Net assets
  
1,019,918
1,002,252


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 10 
2
2

Profit and loss account
  
1,019,916
1,002,250

Shareholders' funds
  
1,019,918
1,002,252


The director considers that the company is entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The director acknowledges his responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - small entities.

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

The company has opted not to file the statement of income and retained earnings in accordance with provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 

Mr R L Ashley
Director
Date: 25 August 2026

The notes on pages 2 to 9 form part of these financial statements.
Page 1

 
PURCHASE DIRECT LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

1.


General information

Purchase Direct Limited is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number 03090591. The registered office is 4 Falcon Way, Shire Park, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1TW.

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland' and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. 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 following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Going concern

The directors are satisfied that the company has adequate resources to continue in business for the foreseeable future and have therefore prepared the financial statements on the going concern basis.

 
2.3

Turnover

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 rendering of services. Turnover is reduced for estimated customer returns, rebates and other similar allowances.
Rendering of services
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. Turnover is only recognised to the extent of recoverable expenses when the outcome of a contract cannot be estimated reliably.

 
2.4

Operating leases: the company as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the profit and loss account on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

 
2.5

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in the profit and loss account using the effective interest method.

 
2.6

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to the profit and loss account over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

Page 2

 
PURCHASE DIRECT LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.7

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the company has no further payment obligations.

The contributions are recognised as an expense in the profit and loss account when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the balance sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the company in independently administered funds.

 
2.8

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the profit and loss account except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date in the countries where the company operates and generates income.

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the balance sheet date, except that:
The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.

Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.


 
2.9

Intangible assets

Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.

All intangible assets are considered to have a finite useful life. If a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made, the useful life shall not exceed ten years.

 The estimated useful lives range as follows:

Development costs
-
10% straight line

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PURCHASE DIRECT LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.10

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Long-term leasehold property
-
over the remaining period of the lease
Fixtures and fittings
-
33% on cost
Computer equipment
-
33% on cost

The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in the profit and loss account.

 
2.11

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

Investments in unlisted company shares, whose market value can be reliably determined, are remeasured to market value at each balance sheet date. Gains and losses on remeasurement are recognised in the Statement of income and retained earnings for the period. Where market value cannot be reliably determined, such investments are stated at historic cost less impairment.

Investments in listed company shares are remeasured to market value at each balance sheet date. Gains and losses on remeasurement are recognised in the profit and loss account for the period.

 
2.12

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a first in, first out basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

At each balance sheet date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in the profit and loss account.

Page 4

 
PURCHASE DIRECT LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.13

Financial instruments

The company only enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities such as trade and other debtors and creditors, amounts owed by group undertakings, amounts owed to group undertakings and loan notes due to group undertakings.
All financial assets and liabilities are initially measured at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost.
For financial assets measured at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and best estimate of the recoverable amount, which is an approximation of the amount that the company would receive for the asset if it were to be sold at the balance sheet date.

 
2.14

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are recognised when an event has taken place that gives rise to a legal or constructive obligation, a transfer of economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made.
Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
 
Increases in provisions are generally charged as an expense to profit or loss.

 
2.15

Dividends

Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.


3.


Employees

The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 92 (2024: 90).

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PURCHASE DIRECT LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

4.


Intangible assets




Development costs

£



Cost


At 1 September 2024
883,808


Additions
94,380



At 31 August 2025

978,188



Amortisation


At 1 September 2024
48,670


Charge for the year 
93,100



At 31 August 2025

141,770



Net book value



At 31 August 2025
836,418



At 31 August 2024
835,138



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PURCHASE DIRECT LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

5.


Tangible fixed assets





Long-term leasehold property
Fixtures and fittings
Computer equipment
Total

£
£
£
£



Cost 


At 1 September 2024
129,856
55,987
33,369
219,212



At 31 August 2025

129,856
55,987
33,369
219,212



Depreciation


At 1 September 2024
32,464
55,987
33,369
121,820


Charge for the year
16,232
-
-
16,232



At 31 August 2025

48,696
55,987
33,369
138,052



Net book value



At 31 August 2025
81,160
-
-
81,160



At 31 August 2024
97,392
-
-
97,392


6.


Fixed asset investments





Listed investments

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 September 2024
2,417


Revaluations
(181)



At 31 August 2025

2,236






Net book value



At 31 August 2025
2,236



At 31 August 2024
2,417

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PURCHASE DIRECT LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

7.


Debtors

2025
2024
£
£


Trade debtors
362,398
492,466

Amounts owed by associates
750,414
602,203

Other debtors
20,306
18,737

Prepayments and accrued income
301,085
202,034

Deferred taxation
4,473
-

1,438,676
1,315,440



8.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2025
2024
£
£

Trade creditors
518,343
450,483

Corporation tax
50,566
10,695

Other taxation and social security
365,318
142,355

Other creditors
50,476
52,919

Accruals and deferred income
569,811
667,407

1,554,514
1,323,859



9.


Deferred taxation




2025


£






Charged to profit or loss
4,473



At end of year
4,473

The deferred tax asset is made up as follows:

2025
2024
£
£


Short term timing differences
4,473
-

4,473
-

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PURCHASE DIRECT LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

10.


Share capital

2025
2024
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



2 (2024: 2) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
2
2



11.


Related party transactions

During the year, the company traded with a number of related parties in which R Ashley, or members of his close family, have an interest.
Amounts due from related parties at 31 August 2025 were: Financial Performance Solutions Ltd £102,482 (2024: £71,683), Purchase Direct US LLC £152,654 (2024: £nil), Outsourced Waste Limited £257,475 (2024: £197,369), Outsourced Telecom Limited £54,296 (2024: £136,498) and YF&I Ltd £193,427 (2024: £196,653).
During the year, sales of £2,631,134 (2024: £2,234,090) were made to Outsourced Waste Limited. Sales of £467,694 (2024: £554,920) were made to Outsourced Telecom Limited. Telephone costs of £33,954 (2024: £28,782) were charged by Outsourced Telecom Limited to the company. Commission of £12,801 (2024: £nil) and management fees of £nil (2024: £41,300) were paid to Outsourced Telecom Limited.


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