BIRKIN CLEANING SERVICES LIMITED

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  Material uncertainty over going concern

  Based on these considerations, the directors believe it is appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis. However, the directors acknowledge that the support from fellow group companies represents a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern if such support were to be withdrawn. Accordingly, the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The forecasts referred to above are dependent on the continued support of the group and the achievement of forecast trading results. Should the company be unable to realise these forecasts or secure alternative funding, it may be unable to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.

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  3 officer resignations in last 12 months

  Multiple officers have left the board recently — see the People section for who.

Values shown as filed in the company's annual accounts. — indicates the figure wasn't present under that line item in that period. About these numbers

Margins divide P&L lines by turnover. Gearing is liabilities over total assets. Current ratio is current assets over creditors falling due within one year. Interest cover is operating profit over absolute finance costs. Sector-distribution context coming next.

Accounting basis

FRS 102

Reporting scope

Standalone (parent only)

Auditor

Taylor Viney & Marlow Limited

Audit opinion

Unqualified (clean)

Going concern

Material uncertainty disclosed

“Based on these considerations, the directors believe it is appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis. However, the directors acknowledge that the support from fellow group companies represents a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern if such support were to be withdrawn. Accordingly, the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The forecasts referred to above are dependent on the continued support of the group and the achievement of forecast trading results. Should the company be unable to realise these forecasts or secure alternative funding, it may be unable to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.”

Group structure

1. BIRKIN CLEANING SERVICES LIMITED · parent
   1. Clean Sweep Ltd 100% · England

Significant events

• “Incorporated in 1972, 2024 marks the 52 years of operation for Birkin Group, continuing our ongoing dedication to the cleaning services industry. Revenue growth continues and we are proud to continue offering cleaning services, specializing in high-level window cleaning, building maintenance, and tailored cleaning solutions.”
• “This past year has seen continued expansion across the United Kingdom, as we have strengthened relationships with long-standing clients. The education sector has also seen significant growth, with an increasing number of schools and universities choosing Birkin Group for their cleaning and hygiene needs.”
• “At the core of our strategy is the integration of cutting-edge technology, not just for operational efficiency but also for enhancing the overall experience of our stakeholders-both internal and external.”
• “In 2024, our focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy continued, as we sought to lead by example in sustainable operations and ethical governance.”
• “Our ESG efforts have been strengthened through the introduction of electric and hybrid vehicles (now comprising 61% of our fleet), and expanded software solutions to minimize paper usage.”
• “Our gross margin for 2024 was 16.3%. This reduction was primarily driven by the increased use of agency staff due to staffing challenges, new business wins, and delays in the construction sector that impacted a portion of our business.”
• “Looking ahead to 2025 and beyond, the outlook for Birkin Group is exceptionally positive. We anticipate continued revenue growth, underpinned by our ability to differentiate ourselves in the market through the innovative use of technology.”
• “Notably, as of the time of writing, June 2025, the company has brought on board, Jane Phillips in the position of finance director and Gary Pyle in the position of interim CEO, allowing Tyrone Winn and I to move into non-exec board governance positions.”

Auditor, going-concern and subsidiary information is drawn from the narrative of the latest annual accounts. About these numbers

Filings

11

last 12 months

Capital events

0

last 24 months

Officers appointed

2

last 12 months

Officers resigned

3

last 12 months

Direct counts from the register. No score, no rating — see the Filing timeline for the underlying events.

• Turnover

  +5.5%

  £23,091,807 → £24,355,986

  highest in 5 filed years

• Cash

  +67.3%

  £710,760 → £1,189,041

  highest in 6 filed years

• Net assets

  -56.2%

  £1,236,892 → £542,219

• Employees

  0%

  2 → 2

• Operating profit

  -300.1%

  £457,257 → -£915,145

  lowest in 5 filed years

• Profit before tax

  -1,420.4%

  £110,623 → -£1,460,611

  lowest in 6 filed years

• Wages

  +10.2%

  £17,003,627 → £18,742,650

  highest in 6 filed years

Each % is (latest − prior) ÷ |prior| for the line item as filed. Periods don't have to be exactly 12 months apart — a long or short period (typical around incorporation or year-end changes) will distort the comparison. Lines a company doesn't report are omitted. About these numbers