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- Barnes Mechanical Engineering Ltd
Barnes Mechanical Engineering Ltd
- Company number
- 08638268
- Incorporated
- 5 Aug 201313 years trading
- Registered office
- Unit 2 Thwaites Close, Shadsworth Business Park, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2QQ
- Nature of business
- Other construction installation
Barnes Mechanical Engineering Ltd is a 13-year-old private limited company registered in Blackburn, company number 08638268, one of 45 installation companies (insulation, lifts, shutters and similar) in Blackburn. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 May 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 August 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 August 2027.
Key dates
Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.
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Finances
From each year's balance sheet filed at Companies House. Small companies do not have to publish turnover or profit, so these are balance sheet figures.
- Net assets down £43K (-90.4%) on the year before, to £4,590.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £327K against £375K owed within a year: 0.9 times cover.
- 8 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2016 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £4,590 | £23K | £327K | £375K | 8 |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £48K | £86K | £329K | £306K | 8 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £20K | £41K | £212K | £166K | 6 |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £20K | £43K | £263K | £199K | 6 |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £82K | £71 | £406K | £330K | 8 |
| 31 Aug 2020 | £98K | £43K | £302K | £159K | 5 |
| 31 Aug 2019 | £1,638 | £45K | £46K | ||
| 31 Aug 2018 | £186 | £25K | £30K | ||
| 31 Aug 2017 | £3,522 | £33K | £35K | ||
| 31 Aug 2016 | £449 | £4,687 | £39K | £41K |
Who runs and owns Barnes Mechanical Engineering Ltd
From the Companies House register. Individuals are shown by initials only; the full register is on Companies House.
Officers (2)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| M*** B*** | Director | Aug 2013 |
| L*** B*** | Director | Apr 2014 |
People with significant control (2)
Where Barnes Mechanical Engineering Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Blackburn (BB1), in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area, North West. Show BB1 2QQ on a map.
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What happens if Barnes Mechanical Engineering Ltd files late
Companies House charges an automatic penalty the day after the deadline, and it rises the longer the accounts are late. These are the dates for this company's accounts due on 31 May 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jun 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jul 2027 to 31 Aug 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Sep 2027 to 30 Nov 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Dec 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Sep 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Nov 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 29 Feb 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Aug 2028 | another 10% of any unpaid tax |
For returns filed on or after 1 April 2026. Late three times in a row and the £200 penalties become £1,000 each.
Company details
As held on the Companies House register.
- Company number
- 08638268
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 5 August 2013 (13 years ago)
- Registered office
- Unit 2 Thwaites Close, Shadsworth Business Park, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2QQ
- Nature of business
- Other construction installation (SIC 43290)
- Year end
- 31 August (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 August 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 9 September 2026
Filing notes for installation companies (insulation, lifts, shutters and similar)
Installation companies (insulation, lifts, shutters, solar and similar) often buy stock and equipment up front, so stock at the year end and capital allowances both affect the tax bill.
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Frequently asked questions
When are Barnes Mechanical Engineering Ltd's accounts due?
Barnes Mechanical Engineering Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 May 2027 (in 231 days), covering the period to 31 August 2026.
When is Barnes Mechanical Engineering Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 August 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 August 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 June 2027.
Is Barnes Mechanical Engineering Ltd still trading?
Barnes Mechanical Engineering Ltd is listed as active on the Companies House register as of 1 Oct 2026. Active means it has not been dissolved or entered insolvency; it does not show whether it is currently taking on work.
What does Barnes Mechanical Engineering Ltd do?
Barnes Mechanical Engineering Ltd is registered under Other construction installation (SIC 43290).
How old is Barnes Mechanical Engineering Ltd?
Barnes Mechanical Engineering Ltd was incorporated on 5 August 2013, 13 years ago.
Who runs Barnes Mechanical Engineering Ltd?
Barnes Mechanical Engineering Ltd has 2 active directors, the longest-serving appointed in Aug 2013. Their names and service addresses are on the Companies House register.
Who owns Barnes Mechanical Engineering Ltd?
2 people or companies have significant control of Barnes Mechanical Engineering Ltd: an individual (owns 50% to 75% of the shares); an individual (owns 25% to 50% of the shares).
What is the penalty if Barnes Mechanical Engineering Ltd files its accounts late?
Companies House charges £150 if the accounts are up to 1 month late, £375 up to 3 months, £750 up to 6 months and £1,500 after that, doubled if the previous year's accounts were also late. HMRC charges £200 for a CT600 filed a day late and another £200 at 3 months.
Official records
View Barnes Mechanical Engineering Ltd on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026). Deadlines are worked out from the register and assume a standard accounting period; a change of year end or a short period moves them. This page is general information, not tax or accountancy advice.