Company registration number SC152939 (Scotland)
BLACHERE ILLUMINATION UK LIMITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2026
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
BLACHERE ILLUMINATION UK LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1
Notes to the financial statements
2 - 11
BLACHERE ILLUMINATION UK LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
28 FEBRUARY 2026
28 February 2026
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2026
2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
4
2,332,167
2,324,427
Current assets
Stocks
553,855
489,538
Debtors
5
668,860
514,157
Cash at bank and in hand
305,645
1,113,590
1,528,360
2,117,285
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(1,409,314)
(1,425,372)
Net current assets
119,046
691,913
Total assets less current liabilities
2,451,213
3,016,340
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
7
(648,537)
(908,347)
Provisions for liabilities
(186,660)
(177,751)
Net assets
1,616,016
1,930,242
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
10
7,500
7,500
Profit and loss reserves
1,608,516
1,922,742
Total equity
1,616,016
1,930,242
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The director of the company has elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
The financial statements were approved and signed by the director and authorised for issue on 21 September 2026
R Stalker
Director
Company registration number SC152939 (Scotland)
BLACHERE ILLUMINATION UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2026
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Blachere Illumination UK Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in Scotland. The registered office is Unit O, Baird Road, Eastfield Ind Estate, Glenrothes, Fife, KY7 4PA.
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
The company is dependtrueent upon the ongoing financial support of its bankers.
The director has confirmed that they have been assured that the support of the company's bankers will continue for a period of at least twelve months from the date of signing the balance sheet.
The director considers that in preparing the financial statements they have taken into account all the information that could reasonably be expected to be available.
On this basis, they consider that it is appropriate to prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis.
1.3
Turnover
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding VAT and trade discounts.
Sale of Goods
Sale of goods are invoiced and recognised as turnover when the goods are despatched to or collected by the customer.
Hire Lighting
In respect of the rental contracts, the income related to the lighting material equipment is invoiced and recognised on the signing of the contract by the customer. This part of the income is recognised in the accounting period when the invoices are raised, in accordance with the guidelines and instructions outlined in the contract.
In respect of the service elements of the hire of lighting schemes, income related to the installation element is invoiced once the lights are installed and fully functioning at the customer's premises or on site. The removal element is invoiced once the lighting scheme has been taken down and returned to storage. Installation income is recognised in the accounting period in which the lights are installed, and the removal income is recognised in the accounting period in which the lights are removed.
BLACHERE ILLUMINATION UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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:
Freehold land and buildings
2% Straight line
Plant and equipment
15% Reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings
25% Straight line / 15% Reducing balance
Computers
20% Straight line
Motor vehicles
25% Reducing balance
Hire lighting
33% Straight line
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.
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.
1.6
Stocks
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.
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.
BLACHERE ILLUMINATION UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 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.
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.
1.9
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.
BLACHERE ILLUMINATION UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.
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.
BLACHERE ILLUMINATION UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.13
Leases
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
Foreign exchange
Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the director is required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
3
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2026
2025
Number
Number
Total
40
43
BLACHERE ILLUMINATION UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2026
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4
Tangible fixed assets
Land and buildings
Plant and machinery etc
Hire lighting
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 March 2025
1,411,010
638,537
4,791,913
6,841,460
Additions
66,727
168,236
659,044
894,007
Disposals
(194,298)
(70,488)
(2,526,547)
(2,791,333)
At 28 February 2026
1,283,439
736,285
2,924,410
4,944,134
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 March 2025
188,116
454,635
3,874,282
4,517,033
Depreciation charged in the year
25,760
52,607
593,446
671,813
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(87,309)
(17,825)
(2,471,745)
(2,576,879)
At 28 February 2026
126,567
489,417
1,995,983
2,611,967
Carrying amount
At 28 February 2026
1,156,872
246,868
928,427
2,332,167
At 28 February 2025
1,222,894
183,902
917,631
2,324,427
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Debtors
2026
2025
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
277,253
366,757
Corporation tax recoverable
255,113
Amounts owed by group undertakings
5,395
5,395
Other debtors
131,099
142,005
668,860
514,157
BLACHERE ILLUMINATION UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2026
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6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2026
2025
£
£
Bank loans
56,859
64,965
Trade creditors
535,166
571,751
Amounts owed to group undertakings
544,279
205,583
Corporation tax
98,423
Other taxation and social security
44,104
88,173
Other creditors
228,906
396,477
1,409,314
1,425,372
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Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2026
2025
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
648,537
897,931
Other creditors
10,416
648,537
908,347
Creditors which fall due after five years are as follows:
2026
2025
£
£
Payable by instalments
421,100
638,073
8
Loans and overdrafts
2026
2025
£
£
Bank loans
705,396
962,896
Payable within one year
56,859
64,965
Payable after one year
648,537
897,931
The company's bank borrowings are secured on the company's freehold properties together with a bond, a first legal charge and a floating charge over the assets of the company.
BLACHERE ILLUMINATION UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2026
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9
Finance lease obligations
2026
2025
Amounts due:
£
£
Within one year
3,727
After more than one year
10,416
-
14,143
2026
2025
Future minimum lease payments due under finance leases:
£
£
Within one year
1,999
In two to five years
7,496
9,495
Net obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts were secured by fixed charges on the assets concerned.
10
Called up share capital
2026
2025
2026
2025
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
7,500
7,500
7,500
7,500
BLACHERE ILLUMINATION UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2026
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11
Audit report information
As the income statement has been omitted from the filing copy of the financial statements, the following information in relation to the audit report on the statutory financial statements is provided in accordance with s444(5B) of the Companies Act 2006.
The auditor's report is unqualified and includes the following:
Opinion
In our opinion the financial statements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 28 February 2026 and of its loss for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Senior Statutory Auditor:
Linda Wilkinson
Statutory Auditor:
Pierce C A Limited
Date of audit report:
22 September 2026
BLACHERE ILLUMINATION UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2026
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12
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
45,445
1,264,667
On 28 February 2026 the company exited the lease of the premises at Northcot Business Park, Blockley, Gloucestershire.
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Parent company
The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blachere Illumination SAS, a company registered in Paris, France.
The ultimate controlling party is C Allain-Launay.
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