Company Registration No. 04670432 (England and Wales)
GUARDING UK LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
GUARDING UK LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
Mr M Rust
Mrs J C Rust
(Appointed 12 December 2024)
Company number
04670432
Registered office
249 Cranbrook Road
Ilford
Essex
IG1 4TG
Auditor
Xeinadin Audit Ltd
249 Cranbrook Road
Ilford
Essex
IG1 4TG
GUARDING UK LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Directors' report
3 - 4
Directors' responsibilities statement
5
Independent auditor's report
6 - 8
Income statement
9
Statement of comprehensive income
10
Statement of financial position
11
Statement of changes in equity
12
Statement of cash flows
13
Notes to the financial statements
14 - 26
GUARDING UK LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 March 2025.

 

Strategic Overview

The year to March 2025 was one of significant progress for GUK. Revenue grew to £35.0 million (2024: £30.5 million) and profit for the financial year rose to £1.14 million, reflecting the effectiveness of our strategic priorities and our ability to deliver consistent value in a highly competitive marketplace.

This performance underscores our resilience and adaptability. We focused on strengthening client relationships, winning new medium-term contracts, and improving operational efficiency, while continuing to invest in the future of our business. The result is a great platform for sustainable growth that balances financial performance with innovation, people development, and responsibility to society and the environment.

As a trusted provider of security and support services, GUK combines manned security, reception and concierge operations, mobile response, and advanced technical systems. Increasingly, clients are seeking integrated, technology-enabled solutions that not only provide safety but also elevate service experience. Meeting these needs while maintaining robust cost management has been at the heart of our approach.

 

Performance 2024/25

Turnover increased to £35.0 million, up from £30.5 million in the prior year, with growth achieved across all service lines. Our strategy to expand in targeted sectors, including retail and commercial property, has strengthened our client base and broadened our service mix.

Gross profit increased by 19% to £6.2 million, demonstrating improved efficiency despite higher operating costs in the wider economy. Administrative expenses were carefully controlled, rising modestly to £4.6 million (2024: £4.3 million), enabling operating profit to grow by 77% to £1.57 million.

Our financial discipline is reflected in strong cash management and low debtor-to-turnover ratios, ensuring liabilities are met and financial stability is preserved.

 

Our People

At GUK, we believe our people are the heartbeat of our business. The talent, professionalism, and resilience of our colleagues underpin every contract we deliver and every client relationship we sustain.

This year, we enhanced our investment in training, upskilling, and wellbeing initiatives, ensuring our teams are supported, motivated, and equipped with the skills needed for a rapidly evolving security landscape. We are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and career progression, recognising that a strong workforce culture is central to client satisfaction and business continuity.

Looking forward, we will continue to prioritise retention and development, building career pathways that empower employees and strengthen the long-term capabilities of our business.

 

Technology and Innovation

Security is no longer defined by manpower alone; it is shaped by technology, data reporting, and integration. This year we invested in process automation, digital reporting tools, and advanced technical systems to enhance efficiency, reliability, and responsiveness.

These investments are not only about operational improvement but also about client experience—providing real-time visibility, transparent communication, and smarter risk management. By embedding innovation into our services, we are ensuring GUK remains competitive and relevant in a sector undergoing rapid change.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sustainability and Responsibility

We recognise that long-term success must be grounded in responsible business practices. This year we took further steps to:

Our commitment is to act as a responsible corporate citizen, ensuring that GUK’s growth creates shared value for clients, colleagues, communities, and the environment.

 

Looking Ahead

The year ahead will bring challenges from economic uncertainty, inflationary pressures, and labour market constraints. However, GUK is well placed to respond, with a robust contract base, disciplined cost management, and a motivated workforce.

Our priorities for 2025/26 will be to:

Through these commitments, GUK will continue to grow responsibly, delivering high-quality services, nurturing our workforce, and contributing positively to society while achieving sustainable financial success

 

 

GUARDING UK LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Sustainability and Responsibility

We recognise that long-term success must be grounded in responsible business practices. This year we took further steps to:

Our commitment is to act as a responsible corporate citizen, ensuring that GUK’s growth creates shared value for clients, colleagues, communities, and the environment.

 

Looking Ahead

The year ahead will bring challenges from economic uncertainty, inflationary pressures, and labour market constraints. However, GUK is well placed to respond, with a robust contract base, disciplined cost management, and a motivated workforce.

Our priorities for 2025/26 will be to:

Through these commitments, GUK will continue to grow responsibly, delivering high-quality services, nurturing our workforce, and contributing positively to society while achieving sustainable financial success

 

 

On behalf of the board

Mr M Rust
Director
3 October 2025
GUARDING UK LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Principal activities

The principal activity of the company continued to be that of Security and Services.

 

Results and dividends

The results for the year are set out on page 9.

No ordinary dividends were paid. The directors do not recommend payment of a final dividend.

Directors

The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:

Mr M Rust
Mrs J C Rust
(Appointed 12 December 2024)
Financial instruments
Treasury operations and financial instruments

The company operates a treasury function which is responsible for managing the liquidity and interest risks associated with the company’s activities.

 

The company’s principal financial instruments include derivative financial instruments, the purpose of which is to manage interest rate risks arising from the company’s activities, and bank overdrafts and loans the main purpose of which is to raise finance for the company’s operations. In addition, the company has various other financial assets and liabilities such as trade debtors and trade creditors arising directly from its operations. Derivative transactions which the company enters into principally comprise forward exchange contracts. In accordance with company’s treasury policy, derivative instruments are not entered into for speculative purposes.

Liquidity risk

The company manages its cash and borrowing requirements in order to maximise interest income and minimise interest expense, whilst ensuring the company has sufficient liquid resources to meet the operating needs of the business.

Interest rate risk

The company is exposed to fair value interest rate risk on its fixed rate borrowings and cash flow interest rate risk on floating rate deposits, bank overdrafts and loans. The company uses interest rate derivatives to manage the mix of fixed and variable rate debt so as to reduce its exposure to changes in interest rates.

Foreign currency risk

The company has no foreign currency exposures.

Credit risk

Investments of cash surpluses, borrowings and derivative instruments are made through banks and companies which must fulfil credit rating criteria approved by the Board.

 

All customers who wish to trade on credit terms are subject to credit verification procedures. Trade debtors are monitored on an ongoing basis and provision is made for doubtful debts where necessary.

Price risk

The company is exposed to price risk as a result of its operations in a competitive market. The company monitors this using Key Performance indicators (KPIs) and acts accordingly.

GUARDING UK LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Disabled persons

Applications for employment by disabled persons are always fully considered, bearing in mind the aptitudes of the applicant concerned. In the event of members of staff becoming disabled, every effort is made to ensure that their employment within the company continues and that the appropriate training is arranged. It is the policy of the company that the training, career development and promotion of disabled persons should, as far as possible, be identical to that of other employees.

Employee involvement

The company's policy is to consult and discuss with employees, through unions, staff councils and at meetings, matters likely to affect employees' interests.

 

Information about matters of concern to employees is given through information bulletins and reports which seek to achieve a common awareness on the part of all employees of the financial and economic factors affecting the company's performance.

 

There is no employee share scheme at present, but the directors are considering the introduction of such a scheme as a means of further encouraging the involvement of employees in the company's performance.

Auditor

The auditors, Xeinadin Audit Ltd, are deemed to be reappointed under section 487(2) of the Companies Act 2006.

Strategic report

The company has chosen in accordance with Companies Act 2006, s. 414C(11) to set out in the company's strategic report information required by Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, Sch. 7 to be contained in the directors' report. It has done so in respect of fair review of the business, principal risks and uncertainties, key performance indicators and post balance sheet events.

Statement of disclosure to auditor

So far as each person who was a director at the date of approving this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company’s auditor is unaware. Additionally, the directors individually have taken all the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit information and to establish that the company’s auditor is aware of that information.

Medium-sized companies exemption

This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the medium-sized companies exemption.

On behalf of the board
Mr M Rust
Director
3 October 2025
GUARDING UK LIMITED
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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The directors are responsible for preparing the annual 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 United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). 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:

 

 

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 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.

GUARDING UK LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF GUARDING UK LIMITED
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Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Guarding UK Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the income statement, the statement of comprehensive income, the statement of financial position, the statement of changes in equity, the statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including 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:

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 Auditor's 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 UK, including the FRC’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 auditor's 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.

 

We have nothing to report in this regard.

Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

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

GUARDING UK LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF GUARDING UK LIMITED
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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:

Responsibilities of directors

As explained more fully in the directors' responsibilities statement, 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.

Auditor's 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 auditor's 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.

The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.

- Enquiry of management, those charged with governance and the entity’s solicitors (or in-house legal team) around actual and potential litigation and claims.

- Enquiry of entity staff in tax and compliance functions to identify any instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations.

- Reviewing minutes of meetings of those charged with governance.

- Reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

- Auditing the risk of management override of controls, including through testing journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, and evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business.

ICAEW guidance relating to reporting on irregularities, November 2020, based on ISA 700 A39-1 to A39-5

A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.

GUARDING UK LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF GUARDING UK LIMITED
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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 auditor's 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.

Barry Leibovitch (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of Xeinadin Audit Ltd
6 October 2025
Statutory Auditors
249 Cranbrook Road
Essex
IG1 4TG
GUARDING UK LIMITED
INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Revenue
3
35,002,459
30,526,396
Cost of sales
(28,791,582)
(25,291,281)
Gross profit
6,210,877
5,235,115
Administrative expenses
(4,709,080)
(4,346,770)
Operating profit
4
1,501,797
888,345
Investment income
7
7,591
14,358
Finance costs
8
(6,190)
(5,839)
Profit before taxation
1,503,198
896,864
Tax on profit
9
(234,214)
(265,054)
Profit for the financial year
1,268,984
631,810

The income statement has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.

GUARDING UK LIMITED
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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2025
2024
£
£
Profit for the year
1,268,984
631,810
Other comprehensive income
-
-
Total comprehensive income for the year
1,268,984
631,810
GUARDING UK LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT
31 MARCH 2025
31 March 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
10
33,850
41,123
Current assets
Trade and other receivables
12
12,288,830
9,601,508
Cash and cash equivalents
1,019,597
268,782
13,308,427
9,870,290
Current liabilities
13
(6,241,358)
(4,077,635)
Net current assets
7,067,069
5,792,655
Total assets less current liabilities
7,100,919
5,833,778
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
14
8,463
10,306
(8,463)
(10,306)
Net assets
7,092,456
5,823,472
Equity
Called up share capital
16
100
100
Retained earnings
7,092,356
5,823,372
Total equity
7,092,456
5,823,472

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions relating to medium-sized companies.

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 3 October 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr M Rust
Director
Company registration number 04670432 (England and Wales)
GUARDING UK LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Share capital
Retained earnings
Total
£
£
£
Balance at 1 April 2023
100
5,191,562
5,191,662
Year ended 31 March 2024:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
631,810
631,810
Balance at 31 March 2024
100
5,823,372
5,823,472
Year ended 31 March 2025:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
1,268,984
1,268,984
Balance at 31 March 2025
100
7,092,356
7,092,456
GUARDING UK LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
21
921,101
453,147
Interest paid
(6,190)
(5,839)
Income taxes paid
(167,341)
(423,491)
Net cash inflow from operating activities
747,570
23,817
Investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
(4,011)
(18,331)
Repayment of loans
(335)
(11,753)
Interest received
7,591
14,358
Net cash generated from/(used in) investing activities
3,245
(15,726)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
750,815
8,091
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
268,782
260,691
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
1,019,597
268,782
GUARDING UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

Guarding UK Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 249 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 4TG.

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.

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 financial statements present information about the company as an individual entity and not about its group.

 

Guarding UK Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of PSSG Group Ltd and the results of Guarding UK Limited are included in the consolidated financial statements of PSSG Group Ltd.

1.2
Going concern

Atruet the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3
Revenue
Turnover represents amounts receivable for services net of VAT and trade discounts.

Revenue from contracts for the provision of professional services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion when the stage of completion, costs incurred and costs to complete can be estimated reliably. The stage of completion is calculated by comparing costs incurred, mainly in relation to contractual hourly staff rates and materials, as a proportion of total costs. Where the outcome cannot be estimated reliably, revenue is recognised only to the extent of the expenses recognised that it is probable will be recovered.

1.4
Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment 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:

Fixtures, fittings & equipment
25% Reducing balance
Computer equipment
SL over 3 years

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.

GUARDING UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
Impairment of non-current assets

At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

 

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.

1.6
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.7
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 statement of financial position 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 receivables and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Other financial assets

Other financial assets, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss, except that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.

GUARDING UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Trade receivables, loans and other receivables that have fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market are classified as 'loans and receivables'. Loans and receivables are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

 

Interest is recognised by applying the effective interest rate, except for short-term receivables when the recognition of interest would be immaterial. The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a debt instrument and of allocating the interest income over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the debt instrument to the net carrying amount on initial recognition.

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 trade and other payables, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

 

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

 

Trade payables 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 payables are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

GUARDING UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Other financial liabilities

Derivatives, including interest rate swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts, are not basic financial instruments. Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in profit or loss in finance costs or finance income as appropriate, unless hedge accounting is applied and the hedge is a cash flow hedge.

 

Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. Debt instruments may be designated as being measured at fair value through profit or loss to eliminate or reduce an accounting mismatch or if the instruments are measured and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy.

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.

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 transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.

1.9
Derivatives

Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value at the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured to fair value at each reporting end date. The resulting gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss immediately unless the derivative is designated and effective as a hedging instrument, in which event the timing of the recognition in profit or loss depends on the nature of the hedge relationship.

 

A derivative with a positive fair value is recognised as a financial asset, whereas a derivative with a negative fair value is recognised as a financial liability.

1.10
Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the income statement 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.

GUARDING UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 18 -
Deferred tax

Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.

 

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the income statement, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.

1.11
Employee benefits

The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or non-current assets.

 

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

 

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.12
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

1.13
Leases

Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.

1.14
Government grants

Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the grants will be received.

 

A grant that specifies performance conditions is recognised in income when the performance conditions are met. Where a grant does not specify performance conditions it is recognised in income when the proceeds are received or receivable. A grant received before the recognition criteria are satisfied is recognised as a liability.

1.15
Foreign exchange

Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.

GUARDING UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 19 -
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3
Revenue

An analysis of the company's revenue is as follows:

2025
2024
£
£
Revenue analysed by class of business
Sales
35,002,459
30,526,396
2025
2024
£
£
Other revenue
Interest income
7,591
14,358
4
Operating profit
2025
2024
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
£
£
Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of the company's financial statements
14,850
13,500
Depreciation of owned property, plant and equipment
11,284
13,708
Operating lease charges
203,289
180,053
5
Employees

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:

2025
2024
Number
Number
Administrative
97
96
Security personnel
570
567
Total
667
663
GUARDING UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
5
Employees
(Continued)
- 20 -

Their aggregate remuneration comprised:

2025
2024
£
£
Wages and salaries
20,465,034
18,822,590
Social security costs
1,985,885
1,799,462
Pension costs
389,942
348,158
22,840,861
20,970,210

 

6
Directors' remuneration
2025
2024
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
258,972
258,354
7
Investment income
2025
2024
£
£
Interest income
Interest on bank deposits
-
0
2,571
Other interest income
7,591
11,787
Total income
7,591
14,358
2025
2024
Investment income includes the following:
£
£
Interest on financial assets not measured at fair value through profit or loss
-
0
2,571
8
Finance costs
2025
2024
£
£
Interest on financial liabilities measured at amortised cost:
Interest on invoice finance arrangements
392
5,839
Other finance costs:
Other interest
5,798
-
0
6,190
5,839
GUARDING UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 21 -
9
Taxation
2025
2024
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
236,057
263,873
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
(1,843)
1,181
Total tax charge
234,214
265,054

The actual charge for the year can be reconciled to the expected charge for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:

2025
2024
£
£
Profit before taxation
1,503,198
896,864
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2024: 25.00%)
375,800
224,216
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
43,103
40,813
Group relief
(184,664)
-
0
Permanent capital allowances in excess of depreciation
1,818
(1,156)
Deferred tax adjustments in respect of prior years
(1,843)
1,181
Taxation charge for the year
234,214
265,054
GUARDING UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 22 -
10
Property, plant and equipment
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
Computer equipment
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 April 2024
230,008
92,344
322,352
Additions
4,011
-
0
4,011
At 31 March 2025
234,019
92,344
326,363
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2024
188,885
92,344
281,229
Depreciation charged in the year
11,284
-
0
11,284
At 31 March 2025
200,169
92,344
292,513
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
33,850
-
0
33,850
At 31 March 2024
41,123
-
0
41,123
11
Financial instruments
Carrying amount of financial assets
Debt instruments measured at cost
11,948,467
9,185,842
Carrying amount of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities measured at cost
4,792,400
3,122,056
Financial assets measured at cost

Financial assets that are debt instruments measured at cost comprise trade debtors, amounts owed by group undertakings and other debtors.

Financial liabilities measured at cost

Financial liabilities measured at cost comprise trade creditors, amounts owed to group undertakings and other creditors.

12
Trade and other receivables
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade receivables
9,578,292
7,675,416
Amounts owed by group undertakings
154,071
154,071
Other receivables
2,216,104
1,356,355
Prepayments and accrued income
340,363
415,666
12,288,830
9,601,508
GUARDING UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 23 -
13
Current liabilities
2025
2024
£
£
Trade payables
2,442,590
1,058,950
Amounts due to subsidiary undertaking
132,636
146,770
Corporation tax
101,141
32,425
Other taxation and social security
1,347,817
923,154
Other payables
82,845
12,906
Accruals and deferred income
2,134,329
1,903,430
6,241,358
4,077,635
14
Deferred taxation

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset where the company has a legally enforceable right to do so. The following is the analysis of the deferred tax balances (after offset) for financial reporting purposes:

Liabilities
Liabilities
2025
2024
Balances:
£
£
ACAs
8,463
10,306
2025
Movements in the year:
£
Liability at 1 April 2024
10,306
Credit to profit or loss
(1,843)
Liability at 31 March 2025
8,463

The deferred tax liability set out above is expected to reverse within 12 months and relates to accelerated capital allowances that are expected to mature within the same period.

15
Retirement benefit schemes
2025
2024
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
389,942
348,158

The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.

GUARDING UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 24 -
16
Share capital
2025
2024
2025
2024
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
"A" Ordinary shares of £1 each
70
70
70
70
"B" Ordinary shares of £1 each
30
30
30
30
100
100
100
100
17
Operating lease commitments

At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:

2025
2024
£
£
Within one year
137,304
152,048
Between two and five years
244,598
287,414
381,902
439,462
18
Related party transactions
Remuneration of key management personnel

The remuneration of key management personnel is as follows.

2025
2024
£
£
Aggregate compensation
848,518
889,625

The following amounts were outstanding at the reporting end date:

2025
2024
Amounts due to related parties
£
£
Other related parties
132,636
146,770
GUARDING UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
18
Related party transactions
(Continued)
- 25 -

 

2025
2024
Amounts due from related parties
£
£
Entities with control, joint control or significant influence over the company
154,071
154,071
19
Directors' transactions

The balance due from the directors is unsecured, interest free and repayable within nine months from the balance sheet date. There are no other terms or conditions attached to this loan. The disclosure is made in accordance with section 413 of the Companies Act 2006, which requires details of advances and credits granted to directors and guarantees entered into on their behalf.

Description
Opening Balance
Amounts Advanced
Interest Charged
Amounts Repaid
Closing Balance
£
£
£
£
£
Mr M Rust -
32,160
32,495
-
(32,160)
32,495
32,160
32,495
-
(32,160)
32,495
20
Ultimate controlling party

The parent company is PSSG Group Limited, a company registered in England and Wales. The ultimate controlling party is M Rust.

The entity is consolidated into the annual report and financial statements of PSSG Group Limited, a company registered in England and Wales.

Largest group
PSSG Group Limited
Smallest group
N/A
GUARDING UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 26 -
21
Cash generated from operations
2025
2024
£
£
Profit for the year after tax
1,268,984
631,810
Adjustments for:
Taxation charged
234,214
265,054
Finance costs
6,190
5,839
Investment income
(7,591)
(14,358)
Depreciation and impairment of property, plant and equipment
11,284
13,708
Movements in working capital:
Increase in trade and other receivables
(2,686,987)
(189,137)
Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables
2,095,007
(259,769)
Cash generated from operations
921,101
453,147
22
Analysis of changes in net funds
1 April 2024
Cash flows
31 March 2025
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
268,782
750,815
1,019,597
GUARDING UK LIMITED
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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