Company registration number SC138292 (Scotland)
Effective Visual Marketing Limited
unaudited financial statements
for the year ended 31 March 2026
Pages for filing with registrar
Effective Visual Marketing Limited
Contents
Page
Balance sheet
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 10
Effective Visual Marketing Limited
Balance sheet
as at 31 March 2026
31 March 2026
- 1 -
2026
2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3
500,715
509,983
Current assets
Stocks
59,346
46,023
Debtors
4
863,694
898,972
Cash at bank and in hand
581,732
525,631
1,504,772
1,470,626
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
5
(526,984)
(563,490)
Net current assets
977,788
907,136
Total assets less current liabilities
1,478,503
1,417,119
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
6
(15,650)
(81,607)
Provisions for liabilities
(115,750)
(115,764)
Net assets
1,347,103
1,219,748
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
108
108
Share premium account
7
41,600
41,600
Capital redemption reserve
7
58
58
Profit and loss reserves
7
1,305,337
1,177,982
Total equity
1,347,103
1,219,748
Effective Visual Marketing Limited
Balance sheet (continued)
as at 31 March 2026
31 March 2026
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For the financial year ended 31 March 2026 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 26 August 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
Paul Fennon
Director
Company registration number SC138292 (Scotland)
Effective Visual Marketing Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2026
- 3 -
1
Accounting policies
Company information

Effective Visual Marketing Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in Scotland. The registered office is Unit 5-6 Block 8, Spiersbridge Terrace, Thornliebank, Glasgow, G46 8JH.

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 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.

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

Revenue comprises sales of goods or services provided to customers net of value added tax and other sales taxes, less an appropriate deduction for actual and expected returns and discounts. Revenue is recognised when performance obligations are satisfied and the control of goods or services is transferred to the buyer. Where the performance obligation is satisfied over time, revenue is recognised in accordance with its progress towards complete satisfaction of that performance obligation.

 

When cash inflows are deferred and represent a financing arrangement, the promised consideration is adjusted for the effects of the time value of money, which is recognised as interest income.

1.4
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
25% Reducing Balance/ 10% Straight Line where appropriate
Fixtures and fittings
25% Reducing Balance
Computers
25% Reducing Balance
Motor vehicles
25% Reducing Balance

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 credited or charged to profit or loss.

Effective Visual Marketing Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
for the year ended 31 March 2026
1
Accounting policies (continued)
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1.5
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible 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.

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.

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.

1.6
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
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.

1.8
Financial instruments

The company 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 company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

 

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with 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.

Effective Visual Marketing Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
for the year ended 31 March 2026
1
Accounting policies (continued)
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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.

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.

1.9
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.

1.10
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 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.

 

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 when the company has 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.

Effective Visual Marketing Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
for the year ended 31 March 2026
1
Accounting policies (continued)
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1.11
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.

1.12
Retirement benefits

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

1.13
Leases
As lessee

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.

 

Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.

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.

1.14
Government grants

Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the grants will be received.

 

Government grants relating to revenue expenditure are recognised as income over the periods when the related costs are incurred. Grants relating to an asset are recognised in income systematically over the asset's expected useful life. If part of such a grant is deferred it is recognised as deferred income rather than being deducted from the asset's carrying amount.

Effective Visual Marketing Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
for the year ended 31 March 2026
1
Accounting policies (continued)
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1.15

New or revised Financial Reporting Standards

Amendments to FRS 102 introduced by the Period Review 2024

 

The amendments to FRS 102 are applicable for accounting periods commencing on or after 1 January 2026, with earlier adoption permitted. The directors have opted not to adopt these amendments early, as such, the amendments will be implemented for the accounting year ending 31 March 2027.

 

The most significant amendments are the replacement of Section 23, now renamed ‘Revenue from Contracts with Customers’, and Section 20 ‘Leases’. The other less significant changes are not currently expected to have a material impact. The new revenue and leasing requirements seek to provide greater consistency and alignment with International Financial Reporting Standards, namely IFRS 15 and IFRS 16.

 

The company is currently planning for the implementation of these changes.

 

Under the new lease accounting requirements these changes will be applied using the modified retrospective approach which avoids the restatement of comparative figures. The implementation of the changes would see leased assets recognised as Right-of-Use assets on-balance sheet, with a lease liability recognised based on the discounted value of any future commitments, plus payments related to optional extension periods if considered reasonably certain. Exemptions to this approach will be considered for certain short-term leases or low-value assets.

 

Under the new revenue accounting requirements, management expects these changes to be applied using the modified retrospective approach which avoids the restatement of comparative figures. Management are reviewing the current and expected future revenue transactions to determine the

necessary performance obligations, transaction prices, and overall recognition and presentation to ensure compliance with the changes.

 

As at the date of signing the financial statements, and given the changes relate to future periods, it has been deemed impractical to determine the amounts involved.

2
Employees

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

2026
2025
Number
Number
Total
38
35
Effective Visual Marketing Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
for the year ended 31 March 2026
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3
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 April 2025
1,358,321
21,288
101,463
164,025
1,645,097
Additions
92,063
37,270
11,213
-
0
140,546
Disposals
-
0
-
0
-
0
(27,096)
(27,096)
At 31 March 2026
1,450,384
58,558
112,676
136,929
1,758,547
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2025
955,643
13,207
85,977
80,287
1,135,114
Depreciation charged in the year
110,914
2,798
5,646
19,284
138,642
Eliminated in respect of disposals
-
0
-
0
-
0
(15,924)
(15,924)
At 31 March 2026
1,066,557
16,005
91,623
83,647
1,257,832
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2026
383,827
42,553
21,053
53,282
500,715
At 31 March 2025
402,678
8,081
15,486
83,738
509,983

The net book value of assets held under finance leases for which security has been given is £157,808 (2025: £194,744)

4
Debtors
2026
2025
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
375,492
469,099
Amounts recoverable on contracts
148,406
126,253
Amounts owed by group undertakings
272,617
275,254
Other debtors
33,331
3,650
Prepayments and accrued income
33,848
24,716
863,694
898,972
Effective Visual Marketing Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
for the year ended 31 March 2026
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5
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2026
2025
£
£
Obligations under finance leases
58,101
61,882
Other borrowings
528
528
Trade creditors
248,968
205,245
Corporation tax
81,705
56,857
Other taxation and social security
73,985
103,646
Government grants
5,500
5,500
Other creditors
35,746
28,803
Accruals and deferred income
22,451
101,029
526,984
563,490

The Bank of Scotland plc hold a floating charge over all of the property and undertakings of the company.

 

Obligations and finance lease and hire purchase contracts are secured over the assets to which they relate.

6
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2026
2025
Notes
£
£
Obligations under finance leases
10,330
68,432
Other borrowings
1,320
3,675
Government grants
4,000
9,500
15,650
81,607

The Bank of Scotland plc hold a floating charge over all of the property and undertakings of the company.

 

Obligations and finance lease and hire purchase contracts are secured over the assets to which they relate.

7
Reserves
Share premium

The share premium account has arisen on the sale of shares in excess of the par value and is a non-distributable reserve.

Capital redemption reserve

The capital redemption reserve has arisen on the purchase of the company's own shares and is a non-distributable reserve.

Profit and loss account

Profit and loss - distributable: current and prior year profit and losses that can be withdrawn.

Effective Visual Marketing Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
for the year ended 31 March 2026
- 10 -
8
Operating lease commitments
As lessee

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

2026
2025
£
£
Total commitments
923,152
34,655
9
Pension commitments

The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an administered fund. The pension costs and charges represents contributions payable by the company to the fund and amounted to £32,625 (2025: £27,770). At 31 March 2026 contributions amount to £7,835 (2025: £5,514) were recoverable to the fund.

10
Related party transactions

At the year-end, other debtors includes £11,080 due to the company by the directors. This loan is interest free and will be repaid in full by the 31 December 2026

11
Parent company

Effective Visual Marketing Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Effective Visual Marketing Holdings Limited which is incorporated in Scotland.

 

The registered office address of the parent company is Unit 5-6, Block 8, 3 Spiersbridge Terrace. Thornliebank, Glasgow, G46 8JH.

 

The parent company is owned and controlled by the directors Ann and Paul Fennon.

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