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Registered number: 11064935









ALCHEMY BUSINESS FINANCE LTD







UNAUDITED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INFORMATION FOR FILING WITH THE REGISTRAR

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

 
ALCHEMY BUSINESS FINANCE LTD
REGISTERED NUMBER: 11064935

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

30 September
31 March
2025
2025
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 4 
40,082
40,284

Investments
 5 
86,243
86,243

  
126,325
126,527

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 6 
3,639,818
2,931,279

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 6 
5,858,014
4,387,753

Cash at bank and in hand
 7 
250,993
2,238,357

  
9,748,825
9,557,389

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 8 
(3,850,173)
(3,691,056)

Net current assets
  
 
 
5,898,652
 
 
5,866,333

Total assets less current liabilities
  
6,024,977
5,992,860

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 9 
(1,539,207)
(1,914,516)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 10 
(6,164)
(10,007)

  
 
 
(6,164)
 
 
(10,007)

Net assets
  
4,479,606
4,068,337


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
  
104
104

Profit and loss account
  
4,479,502
4,068,233

  
4,479,606
4,068,337


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ALCHEMY BUSINESS FINANCE LTD
REGISTERED NUMBER: 11064935
    
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

The directors consider 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 period in question 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 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 profit and loss account 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: 




Dean Pollen
Director

Date: 30 September 2026

The notes on pages 3 to 10 form part of these financial statements.

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ALCHEMY BUSINESS FINANCE LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

1.


General information

Alchemy Business Finance Ltd is a limited company incorporated in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is given on the Company Information page. The nature of the Company's operations and its principal activity are disclosed in the Director's Report.

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 Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and 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

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.

At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.

Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.

Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are presented in the Profit and Loss Account within 'finance income or costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in profit or loss within 'other operating income'.

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ALCHEMY BUSINESS FINANCE LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.3

Revenue

Revenue  is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue  is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes.

The company acts as a lessor under finance lease arrangements. Amounts receivable are initially recognised in debtors at the present value of future rentals, discounted by the interest rate implicit in the lease. This receivable is reduced as the lessee makes capital repayments over the term of the lease.

Lease payments received are apportioned between capital and interest, the interest element is recognised as revenue and the capital element reduces the amounts owed by the lessee. Finance lease income is recognised within turnover at the date in which the rental falls due.

 
2.4

Operating leases: the Company as lessee

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

Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.

 
2.5

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to profit or loss 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.

 
2.6

Borrowing costs

All borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred.

 
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 profit or loss 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.

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ALCHEMY BUSINESS FINANCE LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.8

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the period comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss 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

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:

Plant and machinery
-
20%
straight-line
Computer equipment
-
33%
straight-line

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 profit or loss.

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ALCHEMY BUSINESS FINANCE LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.10

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 Profit and Loss Account 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 profit or loss for the period.

 
2.11

Debtors

Short term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment. This receivable is reduced as the lessee makes capital repayments over the term of the lease.

 
2.12

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.

 
2.13

Creditors

Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

 
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.


3.


Employees

The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the period was 8 (2025 - 7).

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ALCHEMY BUSINESS FINANCE LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

4.


Tangible fixed assets


Plant and machinery
Office equipment
Computer equipment
Total

£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 April 2025
30,275
35,305
-
65,580


Additions
-
5,646
3,087
8,733



At 30 September 2025

30,275
40,951
3,087
74,313



Depreciation


At 1 April 2025
12,213
13,083
-
25,296


Charge for the period on owned assets
3,028
5,392
515
8,935



At 30 September 2025

15,241
18,475
515
34,231



Net book value



At 30 September 2025
15,034
22,476
2,572
40,082



At 31 March 2025
18,062
22,222
-
40,284


5.


Fixed asset investments








Other fixed asset investments

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 April 2025
86,243



At 30 September 2025
86,243




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ALCHEMY BUSINESS FINANCE LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

6.


Debtors

30 September
31 March
2025
2025
£
£

Due after more than one year

Trade debtors
3,639,818
2,931,279

3,639,818
2,931,279


30 September
31 March
2025
2025
£
£

Due within one year

Trade debtors
5,191,544
4,383,566

Prepayments and accrued income
666,470
4,187

5,858,014
4,387,753



7.


Cash and cash equivalents

30 September
31 March
2025
2025
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
250,993
2,238,357

250,993
2,238,357


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ALCHEMY BUSINESS FINANCE LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

8.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

30 September
31 March
2025
2025
£
£

Corporation tax
592,342
447,531

Other taxation and social security
67,036
73,666

Other creditors
2,872,341
2,685,604

Accruals and deferred income
318,454
484,255

3,850,173
3,691,056



9.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

30 September
31 March
2025
2025
£
£

Other creditors
1,539,207
1,914,516

1,539,207
1,914,516



10.


Deferred taxation






2025


£






At beginning of year
(10,007)


Charged to profit or loss
3,843



At end of year
(6,164)

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ALCHEMY BUSINESS FINANCE LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
 
10.Deferred taxation (continued)

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

30 September
31 March
2025
2025
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
(6,164)
(10,007)

(6,164)
(10,007)


11.


Commitments under operating leases

At 30 September 2025 the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:

30 September
31 March
2025
2025
£
£


Not later than 1 year
55,555
21,508

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
61,184
30,469

116,739
51,977


12.


Related party transactions

Included within creditors is a loan balance of £307 (2025: £307) due to D Pollen, a director. This loan is interest-free and is repayable on demand.

 
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