- Company number
- 08578385
- Incorporated
- 20 Jun 201313 years trading
- Registered office
- 1 Coachmans Yard, ST. Marys Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DG
- Nature of business
- Construction of domestic buildings
Cook & Lakin Limited is a 13-year-old private limited company registered in Ambleside, company number 08578385, one of 5 building contractors in Ambleside. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 July 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 October 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 October 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 £177K (-30.5%) on the year before, to £403K.
- Net assets rose in 6 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £505K against £176K owed within a year: 2.9 times cover.
- 4 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 Oct 2025 | £403K | £24K | £505K | £176K | 4 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | £579K | £168K | £482K | £176K | 4 |
| 31 Oct 2023 | £422K | £71K | £427K | £422K | 4 |
| 31 Oct 2022 | £410K | £33K | £382K | £399K | 4 |
| 31 Oct 2021 | £414K | £18K | £187K | £490K | 6 |
| 31 Oct 2020 | £421K | £22K | £191K | £171K | 7 |
| 31 Oct 2019 | £403K | £22K | £153K | £176K | 8 |
| 31 Oct 2018 | £354K | £1,050 | £171K | £246K | 7 |
| 31 Oct 2017 | £263K | £14K | £635K | £396K | 9 |
| 31 Oct 2016 | £128K | £79K | £657K | £417K |
Who runs and owns Cook & Lakin Limited
From the Companies House register. Individuals are shown by initials only; the full register is on Companies House.
Officers (3)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| W*** C*** | Director | Jun 2013 |
| R*** L*** | Director | Jun 2013 |
| H*** H*** | Secretary | Jun 2013 |
People with significant control (2)
Charges (secured borrowing)
3 of 3 registered charges are outstanding. A charge is security a lender takes over a company's assets, typically for a loan, mortgage or asset finance.
| Lender | Status | Registered |
|---|---|---|
| A private lender | Outstanding | Nov 2016 |
| National Westminster Bank PLC | Outstanding | Dec 2014 |
| A private lender, A private lender | Outstanding | Feb 2014 |
Where Cook & Lakin Limited is registered
The registered office is in Ambleside (LA22), in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area, North West. Show LA22 9DG on a map.
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Also registered at this address
1 other company uses the same registered office as Cook & Lakin Limited.
- Cook & Lakin Properties LimitedProperty developers
What happens if Cook & Lakin Limited 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 July 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Aug 2027 to 31 Aug 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Sep 2027 to 31 Oct 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Nov 2027 to 31 Jan 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Feb 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Nov 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Jan 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Apr 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Oct 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
- 08578385
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 20 June 2013 (13 years ago)
- Registered office
- 1 Coachmans Yard, ST. Marys Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DG
- Nature of business
- Construction of domestic buildings (SIC 41202)
- Year end
- 31 October (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 October 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 20 June 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 3 outstanding of 3 registered
Filing notes for building contractors
Building companies often run the Construction Industry Scheme as a contractor, a subcontractor or both. CIS deductions suffered during the year are set against the PAYE bill, and any unrecovered balance at the year end matters when the accounts are drawn up.
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Other active building contractors registered in Ambleside.
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Frequently asked questions
When are Cook & Lakin Limited's accounts due?
Cook & Lakin Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 July 2027 (in 291 days), covering the period to 31 October 2026.
When is Cook & Lakin Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 October 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 October 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 August 2027.
Is Cook & Lakin Limited still trading?
Cook & Lakin Limited 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 Cook & Lakin Limited do?
Cook & Lakin Limited is registered under Construction of domestic buildings (SIC 41202).
How old is Cook & Lakin Limited?
Cook & Lakin Limited was incorporated on 20 June 2013, 13 years ago.
Who runs Cook & Lakin Limited?
Cook & Lakin Limited has 2 active directors, the longest-serving appointed in Jun 2013. Their names and service addresses are on the Companies House register.
Who owns Cook & Lakin Limited?
2 people or companies have significant control of Cook & Lakin Limited: an individual (owns 25% to 50% of the shares); an individual (owns 25% to 50% of the shares).
What is the penalty if Cook & Lakin Limited 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 Cook & Lakin Limited 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.