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Registration number: 04515676

RSK Countryside Management Limited
(formerly ATV Contract Services Limited)

Filleted Financial Statements

for the Period from 7 April 2025 to 5 April 2026

 

RSK Countryside Management Limited

Contents

Company Information

1

Balance Sheet

2

Notes to the Financial Statements

3 to 12

 

RSK Countryside Management Limited

Company Information

Directors

W A Bale

G S D Devereaux

B P Hensman

F Herlihy

E S Hodges

A A Ryder

I H Strudwick

D Thomas

M R Wright

Company secretary

S Evans

Registered office

Spring Lodge
172 Chester Road
Helsby
Cheshire
WA6 0AR

Auditors

UHY Ross Brooke
Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors
Suite I Windrush Court
Abingdon Business Park
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 1SY

 

RSK Countryside Management Limited

(Registration number: 04515676)
Balance Sheet as at 5 April 2026

     

Note

2026
£

2025
£

Fixed assets

 

Tangible assets

4

753,868

825,248

Current assets

 

Stocks

-

11,582

Debtors

5

1,503,355

1,110,321

 

1,503,355

1,121,903

Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

6

(4,484,002)

(3,631,988)

Net current liabilities

 

(2,980,647)

(2,510,085)

Total assets less current liabilities

 

(2,226,779)

(1,684,837)

Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

6

(32,492)

(108,321)

Net liabilities

 

(2,259,271)

(1,793,158)

Capital and reserves

 

Called up share capital

100

100

Retained earnings

(2,259,371)

(1,793,258)

Shareholders' deficit

 

(2,259,271)

(1,793,158)

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.

These financial statements have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. As permitted by section 444 (5A) of the Companies Act 2006, the directors have not delivered to the registrar a copy of the Profit and Loss Account.

Approved and authorised by the Board on 14 October 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
 

.........................................
A A Ryder
Director

 

RSK Countryside Management Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Period from 7 April 2025 to 5 April 2026

1

General information

The company is a private company limited by share capital, incorporated in England and Wales.

The company was formerly known as ATV Contract Services Limited.

The address of its registered office is:
Spring Lodge
172 Chester Road
Helsby
Cheshire
WA6 0AR
England

These financial statements were authorised for issue by the Board on 14 October 2026.

2

Accounting policies

Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

Statement of compliance

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 Section 1A smaller entities - 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006 (as applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime).

Basis of preparation

These financial statements have been prepared using the historical cost convention except that as disclosed in the accounting policies certain items are shown at fair value.

The financial statements are presented in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company.

As permitted by the FRS 102 1A framework, the company has taken advantage of the disclosure exemptions available under that standard in relation to presentation of a cashflow statement, remuneration of key management personnel and presentation of changes in current tax and deferred tax assets/liabilities.

These accounts are consolidated into the accounts of RSK Group Ltd.

 

RSK Countryside Management Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Period from 7 April 2025 to 5 April 2026

Going concern

The Directors have acknowledged the latest guidance on going concern from the Financial Reporting Council and considered various relevant matters noted here.

The company participates in the Group’s centralised treasury arrangements and so shares banking arrangements with its subsidiaries. As at the year-end the funds comprised a £1.1bn committed acquisition facility and a £175m revolving credit facility. These facilities were extended from 2028 to 2030 in September 2024. In September 2024 the Group received £520m preferred equity investment from a consortium of investors. In September 2026, the revolving credit facility was increased to £225m.

The facilities will finance growth, both organic and acquisitive, and associated working capital requirements.

After a thorough review, the Group's consolidated business plan, forecasts and projections show that it is expected to operate within its facilities.

The Group has established contracts and master service agreements with several customers across a wide range of sectors and markets and has a significant pipeline of committed work, tenders in progress and opportunities. The Directors believe that the Group will continue to manage its business risks successfully despite uncertain economic conditions in some business sectors and countries.

There is an ongoing restructuring programme to minimise further losses, which has included a number of redundancies and exit from a property lease. The business continues to receive managerial support from RSK Group Limited to rectify historic trading issues and generate further
revenues. The Company is also at early stage discussions to merge another Group subsidiary into the Company to drive further efficiency savings across the two businesses.

The directors have reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate support and resources to navigate through the challenging current economic climate and continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, being a period of at least twelve months after the date on which the
report and financial statements are signed. The Company has access to facilities held by RSK Group Limited and the directors of the company have sought, and obtained in writing, confirmation from the directors of RSK Group Limited that any such support as may be required to enable the Company to fulfil its obligations as they fall due would be provided. Thus, they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

Audit report

The Independent Auditor's Report was unqualified. The name of the Senior Statutory Auditor who signed the audit report on 19 October 2026 was Grace Pay ACA, who signed for and on behalf of UHY Ross Brooke.

Revenue recognition

Turnover comprises the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the provision of services in the ordinary course of the Company's activities. Turnover is shown net of sales/value added tax, returns, rebates and discounts and after eliminating sales within the company.

In respect of long-term contracts for on-going services, turnover represents the value of work done in the period, including estimates of amounts not invoiced. Turnover in respect of long-term contracts and contracts for on-going services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion.

 

RSK Countryside Management Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Period from 7 April 2025 to 5 April 2026

Turnover from a contract to provide services is recognised in the period in which the services are provided in accordance with the stage of completion of the contract when all of the following conditions are satisfied:

- the amount of turnover can be measured reliably;
- it is probable that the company will receive the consideration due under the contract;
- the stage of completion of the contract at the end of the reporting period can be measured reliably; and
- the costs incurred and the costs to complete the contract can be measured reliably.

Long-term contracts are assessed on a contract by contract basis and reflected in the profit and loss account by recording turnover and related costs as contract activity progresses. Turnover represents the value of work done in the period, including estimates of amounts not invoiced, and is recognised by reference to the stage of completion. Operating profit includes attributable profit on long-term completed contracts and amounts recoverable on uncompleted contracts, the latter being included within debtors due within one year.

Tax

The tax expense for the period comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the profit and loss account, except that a change 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.

Current tax
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
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 balances 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 value 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.

Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised when it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits.

 

RSK Countryside Management Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Period from 7 April 2025 to 5 April 2026

Tangible assets

Tangible assets are stated in the balance sheet at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

The cost of tangible assets includes directly attributable incremental costs incurred in their acquisition and installation.

Depreciation

Depreciation is charged so as to write off the cost of assets, other than land and properties under construction over their estimated useful lives, as follows:

Asset class

Depreciation method and rate

Plant and machinery

3-10% straight line

Motor vehicles

25% straight line

Long leasehold land and buildings

10% straight line

Fixtures and fittings

15-25% straight line

Office equipment

33% straight line

Debtors

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

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell.

Creditors

Creditors are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

Borrowings

Interest-bearing borrowings are initially recorded at fair value, net of transaction costs. Interest-bearing borrowings are subsequently carried at amortised cost, with the difference between the proceeds, net of transaction costs, and the amount due on redemption being recognised as a charge to the profit and loss account over the period of the relevant borrowing.

Interest expense is recognised on the basis of the effective interest method and is included in interest payable and similar charges.

Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the company has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting date.

 

RSK Countryside Management Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Period from 7 April 2025 to 5 April 2026

Leases

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

Assets held under finance leases are recognised at the lower of their fair value at inception of the lease and the present value of the minimum lease payments. These assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the useful life of the asset and the lease term. The corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the Balance Sheet as a finance lease obligation.

Lease payments are apportioned between finance costs in the Profit and Loss Account and reduction of the lease obligation so as to achieve a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.

Share capital

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Equity instruments are measured at the fair value of the cash or other resources received or receivable, net of the direct costs of issuing the equity instruments. If payment is deferred and the time value of money is material, the initial measurement is on a present value basis.

Defined contribution pension obligation

A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which fixed contributions are paid into a pension fund and the company has no legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions even if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods.

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as employee benefit expenses when they are due. If contribution payments exceed the contribution due for service, the excess is recognised as a prepayment.

 

RSK Countryside Management Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Period from 7 April 2025 to 5 April 2026

Financial instruments

Financial assets and liabilities are recognised in the company’s balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets
Basic financial assets, including trade and other receivables, loans receivable from other Group companies, investments in subsidiary companies and cash and cash equivalents, are initially recognised at transaction price, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of future receipts discounted at the market rate of
interest. Such assets are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment.

Impairment of financial assets
At each reporting date the company assesses whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset is impaired. If such evidence exists, the company recognises an impairment loss which is measured as the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the future cashflows, discounted at the original effective interest rate. Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss.

Impairment losses are reversed if the reversal can be objectively related to an event occurring after the impairment was recognised. The reversal of the impairment will be recognised in profit or loss.

Financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other payables, bank loans, hire purchase contracts and loans payable to other Group companies, are initially recognised at transaction price, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of future payments discounted at the market rate of interest.

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

Derecognition of financial instruments
A financial asset is derecognised when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire, or the company transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards
of ownership have been transferred.

A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled, or expires.

3

Staff numbers

The average number of persons employed by the company (including directors) during the period was 21 (2025 - 37).

 

RSK Countryside Management Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Period from 7 April 2025 to 5 April 2026

4

Tangible assets

Long leasehold land and buildings
£

Fixtures and fittings
£

Plant and machinery
£

Office equipment
£

Motor vehicles
 £

Total
£

Cost or valuation

At 7 April 2025

69,208

40,904

972,508

-

772,862

1,855,482

Additions

4,381

6,897

99,390

6,435

93,294

210,397

Disposals

(2,460)

(11,046)

(99,287)

-

(199,870)

(312,663)

At 5 April 2026

71,129

36,755

972,611

6,435

666,286

1,753,216

Depreciation

At 7 April 2025

22,539

24,838

417,867

-

564,990

1,030,234

Charge for the period

6,887

6,932

93,376

609

126,979

234,783

Eliminated on disposal

(955)

(11,037)

(57,972)

-

(195,705)

(265,669)

At 5 April 2026

28,471

20,733

453,271

609

496,264

999,348

Carrying amount

At 5 April 2026

42,658

16,022

519,340

5,826

170,022

753,868

At 6 April 2025

46,669

16,066

554,641

-

207,872

825,248

The net book value of Fixed Asset additions includes £204,000 of assets acquired from another wholly-owned Group company, which were transferred at book value during the year.

 

RSK Countryside Management Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Period from 7 April 2025 to 5 April 2026

5

Debtors

2026
£

2025
£

Trade debtors

473,106

167,059

Amounts owed by group undertakings and undertakings in which the company has a participating interest

250,486

373,030

Prepayments

123,442

130,535

Other debtors

136,008

82,129

Accrued income

520,313

357,568

1,503,355

1,110,321

6

Creditors

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Note

2026
£

2025
£

Due within one year

 

Trade creditors

 

148,053

51,850

Loans and borrowings

7

2,131,251

1,695,661

Amounts owed to group undertakings and undertakings in which the company has a participating interest

1,669,539

1,527,752

Social security and other taxes

 

34,209

38,397

Accruals and deferred income

 

171,463

254,598

Other creditors

 

88,592

48,600

Corporation tax payable

 

-

15,130

Group relief payable

 

240,895

-

 

4,484,002

3,631,988

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year

Note

2026
£

2025
£

Due after one year

 

Loans and borrowings

7

32,492

108,321

 

RSK Countryside Management Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Period from 7 April 2025 to 5 April 2026

7

Loans and borrowings

Non-current loans and borrowings

2026
£

2025
£

Hire purchase contracts

32,492

108,321

Current loans and borrowings

2026
£

2025
£

Bank overdrafts

2,052,823

1,538,453

Hire purchase contracts

78,428

157,208

2,131,251

1,695,661

8

Obligations under leases and hire purchase contracts

Operating leases

The total of future minimum lease payments is as follows:

2026
£

2025
£

Not later than one year

17,044

17,044

Later than one year and not later than five years

11,363

29,827

28,407

46,871

9

Financial commitments, guarantees and contingencies

Contingent liabilities

The company is party to cross guarantee arrangements relating to a borrowing facility provided by Ares Management to RSK Group Limited. The amount borrowed under this agreement at 5 April 2026 is £1,106,930,000 (2025: £831,936,000).

The company is also a guarantor of any trading and other obligations of any RSK Group member that may be a Junior Creditor in the related Subordination Deed.
 

 

RSK Countryside Management Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Period from 7 April 2025 to 5 April 2026

10

Parent and ultimate parent undertaking

The company's immediate parent is RSK Environment Limited, incorporated in Scotland.

 The ultimate parent is RSK Group Limited, incorporated in England and Wales.

  These financial statements are available upon request from Companies House, Crown Way, Cardiff, CF14 3UZ.