Company registration number 00760751 (England and Wales)
BLACK ARROW FINANCE LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
BLACK ARROW FINANCE LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1
Statement of changes in equity
2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 9
BLACK ARROW FINANCE LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 MARCH 2026
31 March 2026
- 1 -
2026
2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3
15,248
1,532
Investments
4
25,000
25,000
40,248
26,532
Current assets
Debtors
6
9,677,182
9,241,535
Cash at bank and in hand
2,272,731
1,606,030
11,949,913
10,847,565
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
8
(3,309,621)
(3,355,965)
Net current assets
8,640,292
7,491,600
Net assets
8,680,540
7,518,132
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
500,500
500,500
Profit and loss reserves
8,180,040
7,017,632
Total equity
8,680,540
7,518,132
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 30 September 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr D A Brayshaw
Director
Company registration number 00760751 (England and Wales)
BLACK ARROW FINANCE LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Share capital
Profit and loss reserves
Total
£
£
£
Balance at 1 April 2024
500,500
6,141,866
6,642,366
Year ended 31 March 2025:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
875,766
875,766
Balance at 31 March 2025
500,500
7,017,632
7,518,132
Year ended 31 March 2026:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
1,162,408
1,162,408
Balance at 31 March 2026
500,500
8,180,040
8,680,540
BLACK ARROW FINANCE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Black Arrow Finance Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 3rd Floor Profile West, Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 9ES.
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.
The company has taken advantage of the exemption under section 399 of the Companies Act 2006 not to prepare consolidated accounts, on the basis that the group of which this is the parent qualifies as a small group. The financial statements present information about the company as an individual entity and not about its group.
1.2
Going concern
The directors have assessed the company's ability to operate as a going concern. After reviewing internally prepared cashflow forecast and after considering the impact of the economic factors that may impact the entity, the directors believe that the company has sufficient cashflows to continue as a going concern for a period of at least 12 months from the date of signing the financial statements.
The company has also a healthy balance sheet, positive result and strong profit before tax for year ended 31 March 2026.
As at 31 March 2026, the company has £2,272,731 cash at bank and in hand.
Total net current asset position is £8,680,292.
Profit for the year before tax is £1,162,408.
1.3
Turnover
Turnover represents amounts receivable in respect of interest earned on finance leases.
Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration receivable for the services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT.
When cash inflows are deferred and represent a financing arrangement, the fair value of the consideration is the present value of the future receipts. The difference between the fair value of the consideration and the nominal amount received 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:
Computer equipment
Straight line over six years
BLACK ARROW FINANCE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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
Fixed asset investments
Interests in subsidiaries are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. The investments are assessed for impairment at each reporting date and any impairment losses or reversals of impairment losses are recognised immediately in profit or loss.
A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the company. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.
1.6
Impairment of fixed asset investments
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.
1.7
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.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
BLACK ARROW FINANCE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.
Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset's original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.
If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the company transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.
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, loans from fellow group companies are initially recognised at transaction price. 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.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.8
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs.
1.9
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.
BLACK ARROW FINANCE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.
1.10
Leases
As lessor
Amounts due from lessees under finance leases are recognised as receivables at the amount of the company’s net investment in the leases. Finance lease income is allocated to accounting periods so as to reflect a constant periodic rate of return on the company’s net investment outstanding in respect of leases.
1.11
Interest income is recognised when it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the company and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably. Interest income is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the principal outstanding at the effective interest rate applicable, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to that asset's net carrying amount on initial recognition.
1.12
Finance costs are charged to the Profit and Loss Account over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so 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.
2
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2026
2025
Number
Number
Total
3
3
3
Tangible fixed assets
Computer equipment
£
Cost
At 1 April 2025
49,639
Additions
17,069
At 31 March 2026
66,708
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2025
48,107
Depreciation charged in the year
3,353
At 31 March 2026
51,460
BLACK ARROW FINANCE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
3
Tangible fixed assets
Computer equipment
£
(Continued)
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Carrying amount
At 31 March 2026
15,248
At 31 March 2025
1,532
4
Fixed asset investments
2026
2025
£
£
Shares in group undertakings
25,000
25,000
5
Subsidiaries
Details of the company's subsidiaries at 31 March 2026 are as follows:
Name of undertaking
Registered office
Nature of business
Class of
% Held
shares held
Direct
Red Arrow Leasing Limited
Profile West, 950 Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex, England, TW8 9ES
Renting and leasing of machinery
Ordinary
50.00
6
Debtors
2026
2025
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Amounts owed by related parties
5,702,201
4,658,966
Finance leases receivable
1,641,130
2,616,250
Other debtors
272,912
7,343,331
7,548,128
2026
2025
Amounts falling due after more than one year:
£
£
Finance leases receivable
2,333,851
1,693,407
Total debtors
9,677,182
9,241,535
During the year assets valued at £2,172,436 (2025: £2,777,201) were purchased for use in finance leasing arrangements.
Amounts owed by related parties bear interest at a fixed annual amount of £54,000 and are repayable on demand.
BLACK ARROW FINANCE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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7
Finance lease receivables
2026
2025
Amounts receivable under finance leases:
£
£
Within one year
2,128,180
3,375,082
In two to five years
3,650,888
3,234,483
Total undiscounted lease payments receivable
5,779,068
6,609,565
Unearned finance income
(1,116,121)
(1,402,606)
Present value of lease payments receivable
4,662,947
5,206,959
Accumulated allowance for uncollectible lease payments
(687,966)
(897,302)
Net investment
3,974,981
4,309,657
2026
2025
£
£
The present value is receivable as follows:
Within one year
1,641,130
2,616,250
In two to five years
2,333,851
1,693,407
3,974,981
4,309,657
8
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2026
2025
£
£
Trade creditors
129,377
147,059
Amounts owed to related parties
3,103,710
3,066,877
Taxation and social security
66,461
125,729
Other creditors
10,073
16,300
3,309,621
3,355,965
9
Tax
At the reporting date the company had unrelieved tax losses of £10,150,170 (2025: £9,129,249). No deferred tax asset has been recognised in respect of these losses as the directors do not consider it probable that sufficient future taxable profits will be available against which the losses can be utilised.
BLACK ARROW FINANCE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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10
Related party transactions
During the year the company paid administration fees of £67,231 (2025: £76,710), management charges of £36,652 (2025: £49,999) and rent of £13,800 (2025: £13,800) to the Parent company. At the reporting date the Company owed £3,000,000 (2025: £3,000,000) to them and was owed £4,202,201 (2025: £2,940,651) by them.
During the year the Company received dividends of £170,000 (2025: £170,000) and interest of £54,000 (2025: £54,000) from a subsidiary. At the reporting date the company owed £103,710 (2025: £66,877) to them and was owed £1,500,000 (2025: £1,718,315) by them.
During the year the company paid administration fees of £121,255 (2025: £50,349) to a related party.
All amounts are repayable on demand.
11
Parent company
The company's immediate parent undertaking is Black Arrow Group Limited. The accounts of Black Arrow Group Limited are not consolidated. Black Arrow Group Limited is a company controlled by the Edward family.
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