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Registered number: 08911875









MIDLAND MOTOR FUELS LTD









ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

 
MIDLAND MOTOR FUELS LTD
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
Shailesh Chandra Kantilal Parekh 
Hamaben Vinodrai Parekh 




Registered number
08911875



Registered office
288-298 Tyburn Rd

Birmingham

B24 8LY




Independent auditors
RMY Clements Limited
Statutory Auditors

Sterling House

71 Francis Road

Edgbaston

Birmingham

B16 8SP





 
MIDLAND MOTOR FUELS LTD
 

CONTENTS



Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Directors' report
3 - 4
Independent auditors' report
5 - 8
Statement of income and retained earnings
9
Balance sheet
10
Statement of cash flows
11
Analysis of net debt
12
Notes to the financial statements
13 - 26

 
MIDLAND MOTOR FUELS LTD
 
 
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Introduction
 
The directors present their Strategic Report for Midland Motor Fuels Limited Limited for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Business review
 
The company generated turnover of £30,467,101 during the year (2024: £24,882,424). Profit before taxation amounted to £658,979 (2024: £817,458).

The directors consider the company's performance during the year to be satisfactory despite continuing challenges within the fuel retail sector. Fuel volumes remained stable and sales from the convenience store continued to provide an important source of revenue and profitability.

The company continues to focus on:

- maintaining competitive fuel pricing;
- expanding convenience retail sales;
- controlling operating costs;
- improving customer service; and
- ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.

The directors believe the company remains well positioned within its local market and has maintained a loyal customer base.

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The principal risks and uncertainties facing the company include:

Fuel Price Volatility

Changes in global oil prices and fuel supply markets can affect retail fuel margins and consumer demand. The directors monitor fuel pricing closely and adjust retail prices accordingly.

Competition

The company faces competition from other fuel retailers, supermarkets and local convenience stores. Management seeks to differentiate the business through customer service, product range and site convenience.

Economic Conditions

Changes in inflation, interest rates and general consumer spending patterns may affect demand for fuel and shop sales. The directors regularly review operating costs and pricing policies to mitigate these risks.

Regulatory and Environmental Compliance

The operation of a petrol filling station is subject to significant health, safety and environmental regulation. Failure to comply could result in financial penalties or reputational damage. The directors maintain appropriate procedures and training programmes to ensure compliance.

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MIDLAND MOTOR FUELS LTD
 

STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Key performance indicators
 
The directors monitor the performance of the business using a range of financial and non-financial key performance indicators, including:

- Turnover growth
- Gross profit margin
- Fuel volumes sold
- Convenience store sales performance
- Operating profit
- Cash generation and liquidity
- Health and safety compliance metrics

These indicators are reviewed regularly by management and used to assess operational performance and strategic progress.


This report was approved by the board on 9 October 2026 and signed on its behalf.



Shailesh Chandra Kantilal Parekh
Director
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MIDLAND MOTOR FUELS LTD
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Directors' responsibilities statement

The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic report, the Directors' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
 
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and of the profit or loss of the Company for that period.

 In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:


∙select suitable accounting policies for the Company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;

∙make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

∙prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Company will continue in business.

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Principal activity

The principal activity of the company is the operation of a petrol filling stations, including the retail sale of fuel and convenience goods.

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £496,441 (2024 - £513,181).

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

Shailesh Chandra Kantilal Parekh 
Hamaben Vinodrai Parekh 

Future developments

The directors intend to continue investing in the station's retail offering and operational efficiency. Opportunities to expand shop sales, introduce additional services and improve site facilities will continue to be evaluated where commercially viable.

The directors remain confident that the company is well placed to continue trading successfully in the foreseeable future.

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MIDLAND MOTOR FUELS LTD
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Engagement with employees

The directors recognise that employees are central to the company's ongoing success. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment, encouraging staff development and maintaining effective communication with employees at all levels. Employee feedback and engagement are considered important in supporting operational performance and customer satisfaction.

Disclosure of information to auditors

Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors' report is approved has confirmed that:
 
∙so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditors are unaware, and

∙the director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company's auditors are aware of that information.

Auditors

The auditors, RMY Clements Limited, will be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

This report was approved by the board on 9 October 2026 and signed on its behalf.
 





Shailesh Chandra Kantilal Parekh
Director
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MIDLAND MOTOR FUELS LTD
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF MIDLAND MOTOR FUELS LTD
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Midland Motor Fuels Ltd (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 March 2025, which comprise the Statement of income and retained earnings, the Balance sheet, the Statement of cash flows, the Analysis of net debt and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).


In our opinion the financial statements:


∙give a true and fair view of the state of the Company's affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of its profit 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.


Basis for opinion


We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.


Conclusions relating to going concern


In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.


Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.


Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.


Other information


The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditors' report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual Report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.


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MIDLAND MOTOR FUELS LTD
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF MIDLAND MOTOR FUELS LTD (CONTINUED)


We have nothing to report in this regard.


Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
 

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:


∙the information given in the Strategic report and the Directors' report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
∙the Strategic report and the Directors' report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.


Matters on which we are required to report by exception
 

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic report or the Directors' report.


We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:


∙adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
∙the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
∙certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
∙we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.


Responsibilities of directors
 

As explained more fully in the Directors' responsibilities statement set out on page 3, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.


In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.


Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditors' report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.


Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
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MIDLAND MOTOR FUELS LTD
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF MIDLAND MOTOR FUELS LTD (CONTINUED)



- considered the nature of the industry and sector, control environment and business performance;
- considered the results of our enquiries of management about their own identification and assessment of the
risks of irregularities;
- considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the organisation for fraud;
- performed specific procedures to respond to the risk common with all audits under ISA's of management
override;
- considered the legal and regulatory frameworks the Company operates in, including UK Companies Act, local
tax legislation and health and safety law;
- discussing among the engagement team how and where fraud might occur in the financial statements and any
potential indicators of fraud. As part of this discussion, we identified potential for fraud in the areas of
management override of controls and revenue recognition.

We designed and executed procedures in line with our responsibilities to detect material misstatements in
respect of irregularities, including fraud. These procedures, together with the extent to which they are capable of
detecting irregularities, including fraud, are detailed below:

- We made enquiries of management and reviewed correspondence with the relevant authorities to identify any
irregularities or instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations and to identify any irregularities or
instances of fraud;
- We tested the appropriateness of a sample of accounting journals;
- We reviewed the Company’s accounting policies for non-compliance with relevant accounting standards;
- We considered significant accounting estimates for evidence of misstatement; and
- We considered the appropriateness of the revenue recognition policies.


A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditors' report.


Other matters 
 

The financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 were not audited by us and we therefore do not
express an opinion or any other form of assurance on them.


Use of our report
 

This report is made solely to the Company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditors' report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.


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MIDLAND MOTOR FUELS LTD
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF MIDLAND MOTOR FUELS LTD (CONTINUED)





Manjinder Singh Sahota (Senior statutory auditor)
for and on behalf of
RMY Clements Limited
Statutory Auditors
Sterling House
71 Francis Road
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B16 8SP

9 October 2026
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MIDLAND MOTOR FUELS LTD
 
 
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

As restated
2025
2024
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
30,467,101
24,882,424

Cost of sales
  
(27,041,147)
(21,915,185)

Gross profit
  
3,425,954
2,967,239

Administrative expenses
  
(2,760,434)
(2,149,055)

Operating profit
  
665,520
818,184

Interest payable and similar expenses
 8 
(6,541)
(726)

Profit before tax
  
658,979
817,458

Tax on profit
 9 
(162,538)
(304,277)

Profit after tax
  
496,441
513,181

  

  

Retained earnings at the beginning of the year
  
3,237,894
2,874,715

  
3,237,894
2,874,715

Profit for the year
  
496,441
513,181

Dividends declared and paid
  
(144,000)
(150,000)

Retained earnings at the end of the year
  
3,590,335
3,237,896
The notes on pages 13 to 26 form part of these financial statements.
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MIDLAND MOTOR FUELS LTD
REGISTERED NUMBER: 08911875

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

As restated
2025
2024
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 11 
214,923
212,500

Tangible assets
 12 
775,803
513,273

  
990,726
725,773

Current assets
  

Stocks
  
1,432,939
1,422,800

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 13 
3,251,039
1,633,698

Cash at bank and in hand
  
-
1,157,258

  
4,683,978
4,213,756

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 14 
(1,898,786)
(1,572,623)

Net current assets
  
 
 
2,785,192
 
 
2,641,133

Total assets less current liabilities
  
3,775,918
3,366,906

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 15 
(1,752)
(12,401)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
  
(183,829)
(116,608)

  
 
 
(183,829)
 
 
(116,608)

Net assets
  
3,590,337
3,237,897


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 19 
1
1

Profit and loss account
  
3,590,336
3,237,896

  
3,590,337
3,237,897


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 9 October 2026.




Shailesh Chandra Kantilal Parekh
Director

The notes on pages 13 to 26 form part of these financial statements.
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MIDLAND MOTOR FUELS LTD
 

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

As restated
2025
2024
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the financial year
496,441
513,181

Adjustments for:

Amortisation of intangible assets
13,191
12,500

Depreciation of tangible assets
64,905
57,156

Interest paid
6,541
727

Taxation charge
162,538
304,277

(Increase)/decrease in stocks
(10,139)
138,999

(Increase) in debtors
(1,617,343)
(549,948)

Increase/(decrease) in creditors
188,621
(133,510)

Corporation tax received/(paid)
-
(254,727)

Net cash generated from operating activities

(695,245)
88,655


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of intangible fixed assets
(15,614)
-

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(327,433)
(166,859)

Net cash from investing activities

(343,047)
(166,859)

Cash flows from financing activities

Repayment of loans
(10,648)
(10,099)

Dividends paid
(144,000)
(150,000)

Interest paid
(6,541)
(727)

Net cash used in financing activities
(161,189)
(160,826)

Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(1,199,481)
(239,030)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
1,157,258
1,396,288

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
(42,223)
1,157,258


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
-
1,157,258

Bank overdrafts
(42,223)
-

(42,223)
1,157,258


The notes on pages 13 to 26 form part of these financial statements.

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MIDLAND MOTOR FUELS LTD
 

ANALYSIS OF NET DEBT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025




At 1 April 2024
Cash flows
At 31 March 2025
£

£

£

Cash at bank and in hand

1,157,258

(1,199,481)

(42,223)

Bank overdrafts

-

-

-

Debt due after 1 year

(12,401)

10,648

(1,753)

Debt due within 1 year

(10,000)

-

(10,000)


1,134,857
(1,188,833)
(53,976)

The notes on pages 13 to 26 form part of these financial statements.
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MIDLAND MOTOR FUELS LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1.


General information

The Company is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in England within the United Kingdom, registration number 08911875.  The Company's registered office is 288-298 Tyburn Rd, Birmingham, B24 8LY.

The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the company and the financial statements are rounded to the nearest £1.

The principal activity of the company in the period under review was the operation of petrol stations.

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 preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgment in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Going concern

The directors have prepared the accounts on a going concern basis.

 
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 following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
∙the Company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
∙the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
∙the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
∙it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and
∙the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

 
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.

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MIDLAND MOTOR FUELS LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
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 year 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.

 
2.8

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year 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.


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MIDLAND MOTOR FUELS LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.9

Intangible assets

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the difference between amounts paid on the cost of a business combination and the acquirer’s interest in the fair value of its identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquiree at the date of acquisition. Subsequent to initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is amortised on a straight-line basis to the Statement of income and retained earnings over its useful economic life.

Other 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.

 
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, on a reducing balance basis.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Plant and machinery
-
10%
Motor vehicles
-
10%
Fixtures and fittings
-
10%
Office equipment
-
10%

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.

 
2.11

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 weighted average 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 profit or loss.

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MIDLAND MOTOR FUELS LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.12

Debtors

Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment.

 
2.13

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.

In the Statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Company's cash management.

 
2.14

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.

 
2.15

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.
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MIDLAND MOTOR FUELS LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.16

Financial instruments

The Company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” 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 trade and other debtors, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusted for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial assets that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss) and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, 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.

Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Company's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other debtors due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.

Other financial assets

Other financial assets, which includes investments in equity instruments which are not classified as subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the recognised transaction price. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with the changes in fair value being recognised in the profit or loss. Where other financial assets are not publicly traded, hence their fair value cannot be measured reliably, they are measured at cost less impairment.

Impairment of financial assets

At the end of each reporting period financial assets measured at amortised cost are assessed for objective evidence of impairment. 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. 

Financial assets are impaired when events, subsequent to their initial recognition, indicate the estimated future cash flows derived from the financial asset(s) have been adversely impacted. The impairment loss will be the difference between the current carrying amount and the present value of the future cash flows at the asset(s) original effective interest rate.

If there is a favourable change in relation to the events surrounding the impairment loss then the impairment can be reviewed for possible reversal. The reversal will not cause the current carrying amount to exceed the original carrying amount had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the profit or loss.

Basic financial liabilities

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MIDLAND MOTOR FUELS LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.16
Financial instruments (continued)

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 the deduction of all its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other creditors, bank loans and other loans are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusting for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial liabilities that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss). When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest, discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade creditors are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Other financial instruments

Derivatives, including forward exchange contracts, futures contracts and interest rate swaps, are not classified as basic financial instruments. These are initially recognised at fair value on the date the derivative contract is entered into, with costs being charged to the profit or loss. They are subsequently measured at fair value with changes in the profit or loss.

Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions as set out in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through the profit or loss. This recognition and measurement would also apply to financial instruments where the performance is evaluated on a fair value basis as with a documented risk management or investment strategy.

Derecognition of financial instruments

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Company transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the Company will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Company's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

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MIDLAND MOTOR FUELS LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.17

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.


Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the Company's accounting policies, which are described in note 2 to these financial statements, management is required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported for assets and liabilities as at the Balance Sheet date and the amounts reported for revenues and expenses during the year. The estimates and assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant.

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 if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

The following judgments have had the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements:

Depreciation

Management reviews its estimate of the useful lives of depreciable assets at each reporting date, based on the expected utility of the assets. Residual value and useful life assessments consider issues such as future market conditions, the remaining life of the asset and maintenance programmes.


4.


Turnover

An analysis of turnover by class of business is as follows:


2025
2024
£
£

Turnover
30,467,101
24,882,424

30,467,101
24,882,424


All turnover arose within the United Kingdom.

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MIDLAND MOTOR FUELS LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

5.


Auditors' remuneration

During the year, the Company obtained the following services from the Company's auditors:


2025
2024
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditors for the audit of the Company's financial statements
25,000
-

6.


Employees

Staff costs, including directors' remuneration, were as follows:


2025
2024
£
£

Wages and salaries
1,282,947
1,117,308

Social security costs
95,681
81,422

Cost of defined contribution scheme
17,190
17,212

1,395,818
1,215,942


The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 66 (2024 - 60).


7.


Directors' remuneration

2025
2024
£
£

Directors' emoluments
61,000
61,000

61,000
61,000



8.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2025
2024
£
£


Bank interest payable
-
549

Other loan interest payable
-
177

Other interest payable
6,541
-

6,541
726

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MIDLAND MOTOR FUELS LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

9.


Taxation


As restated
2025
2024
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
97,877
175,075

Adjustments in respect of previous periods
(2,560)
12,594


95,317
187,669


Total current tax
95,317
187,669

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
67,221
116,608

Total deferred tax
67,221
116,608


Taxation on profit on ordinary activities
162,538
304,277

Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is lower than (2024 - higher than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 - 25%). The differences are explained below:

2025
2024
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
658,979
817,457


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 - 25%)
164,745
204,364

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
1,635
299

Capital allowances for year in excess of depreciation
(67,405)
(29,588)

Other timing differences leading to an increase (decrease) in taxation
67,221
116,608

Other differences leading to an increase (decrease) in the tax charge
(3,658)
12,594

Total tax charge for the year
162,538
304,277


Factors that may affect future tax charges

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MIDLAND MOTOR FUELS LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
 
9.Taxation (continued)

There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.


10.


Dividends

2025
2024
£
£


Dividends paid
144,000
150,000

144,000
150,000


11.


Intangible assets




Goodwill

£



Cost


At 1 April 2024
250,000


Additions
15,614



At 31 March 2025

265,614



Amortisation


At 1 April 2024
37,500


Charge for the year on owned assets
13,191



At 31 March 2025

50,691



Net book value



At 31 March 2025
214,923



At 31 March 2024
212,500



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MIDLAND MOTOR FUELS LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

12.


Tangible fixed assets


Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Fixtures and fittings
Office equipment
Total

£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 April 2024
621,652
67,365
99,563
137,000
925,580


Additions
224,132
-
78,905
24,396
327,433



At 31 March 2025

845,784
67,365
178,468
161,396
1,253,013



Depreciation


At 1 April 2024
299,314
16,987
39,332
56,672
412,305


Charge for the year on owned assets
40,319
5,038
9,642
9,906
64,905



At 31 March 2025

339,633
22,025
48,974
66,578
477,210



Net book value



At 31 March 2025
506,151
45,340
129,494
94,818
775,803



At 31 March 2024
322,337
50,377
60,231
80,328
513,273


13.


Debtors

2025
2024
£
£


Trade debtors
607,022
385,058

Other debtors
2,638,031
1,212,247

Prepayments and accrued income
5,986
36,393

3,251,039
1,633,698


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MIDLAND MOTOR FUELS LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

14.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2025
2024
£
£

Bank overdrafts
42,223
-

Bank loans
10,000
10,000

Trade creditors
1,053,286
1,115,772

Corporation tax
272,952
177,635

Other taxation and social security
108,418
82,901

Other creditors
283,706
103,815

Accruals and deferred income
128,201
82,500

1,898,786
1,572,623



15.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2025
2024
£
£

Bank loans
1,752
12,401

1,752
12,401



16.


Loans


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


2025
2024
£
£

Amounts falling due within one year

Bank loans
10,000
10,000


10,000
10,000


Amounts falling due 2-5 years

Bank loans
1,752
12,401


1,752
12,401


11,752
22,401


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MIDLAND MOTOR FUELS LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

17.


Financial instruments

2025
2024
£
£

Financial assets


Financial assets measured at amortised cost
3,245,053
1,597,305


Financial liabilities


Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost
(1,519,168)
(1,312,087)


Financial assets measured at amortised cost comprise cash at bank, trade debtors and other debtors.


Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost comprise bank overdrafts, bank loans, trade creditors, other creditors, accruals and deferred income.


18.


Deferred taxation




2025


£






At beginning of year (as restated)
(116,608)


Charged to profit or loss
(67,221)



At end of year
(183,829)

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

As restated
2025
2024
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
(183,829)
(116,608)

(183,829)
(116,608)


19.


Share capital

2025
2024
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



1 (2024 - 1) Ordinary share of £1.00
1
1


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MIDLAND MOTOR FUELS LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

20.


Contingent liabilities

The company is party to a bank loan charge which contains fixed and floating charges and is secured against the property of the company.


21.


Pension commitments

The Company operates defined contributions pension schemes. The assets of the schemes are held seperately from those of the Company in independently administered funds. Contributions totalling £8,189 (2024 - £7,453) were payable to the funds at the balance sheet date.


22.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 March 2025 the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:

2025
2024
£
£


Not later than 1 year
20,965
-

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
37,306
-

58,271
-


23.Directors' personal guarantees

The director has guaranteed for Fuel Bond to Esso for £85,000 (2024:£85,000) and this is renewable on the anniversary of the fuel supply contract.

 
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