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- F. & C.D. Wells Limited
F. & C.D. Wells Limited
- Company number
- 01226808
- Incorporated
- 17 Sep 197551 years trading
- Registered office
- 2A Peatling Road, Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 5RD
- Nature of business
- Painting
F. & C.D. Wells Limited is a 51-year-old private limited company registered in Leicester, company number 01226808, one of 54 painting and decorating companies in Leicester. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 5 January 2027, and its first CT600 is due at HMRC on 31 March 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 £46K (-55.1%) on the year before, to £38K.
- Net assets rose in 1 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £129K against £96K owed within a year: 1.3 times cover.
- 18 employees on average, down from 21 the year before.
- 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 Mar 2025 | £38K | £33K | £129K | £96K | 18 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £84K | £78K | £206K | £114K | 21 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £94K | £96K | £195K | £78K | 21 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £150K | £127K | £265K | £68K | 23 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £203K | £185K | £370K | £112K | 25 |
| 31 Mar 2020 | £294K | £165K | £342K | £83K | 21 |
| 31 Mar 2019 | £319K | £248K | £365K | £85K | 23 |
| 31 Mar 2018 | £314K | £151K | £364K | £92K | 25 |
| 31 Mar 2017 | £332K | £138K | £375K | £81K | 25 |
| 31 Mar 2016 | £356K | £180K | £412K | £96K |
Who runs and owns F. & C.D. Wells Limited
From the Companies House register. Individuals are shown by initials only; the full register is on Companies House.
Officer
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| R*** W*** | Director | Jul 1995 |
7 former officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| M*** W*** | Secretary | Jul 2011 | Sep 2026 |
| R*** W*** | Secretary | Jul 2011 | |
| M*** B*** | Director | Aug 1993 | |
| R*** B*** | Director | Aug 1993 | |
| C*** W*** | Director | Jul 2011 | |
| M*** W*** | Director | Jul 2011 | Sep 2026 |
| R*** W*** | Director | Jul 2011 |
People with significant control (2)
Charges (secured borrowing)
1 of 1 registered charge is outstanding. A charge is security a lender takes over a company's assets, typically for a loan, mortgage or asset finance.
| Lender | Status | Registered |
|---|---|---|
| Barclays Bank PLC | Outstanding | Jan 1993 |
Where F. & C.D. Wells Limited is registered
The registered office is in Leicester (LE8), in the Blaby local authority area, East Midlands. Show LE8 5RD on a map.
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What happens if F. & C.D. Wells 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 5 January 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 6 Jan 2027 to 5 Feb 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 6 Feb 2027 to 5 Apr 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 6 Apr 2027 to 5 Jul 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 6 Jul 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 6 Apr 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 5 Jul 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 5 Oct 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 5 Apr 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
- 01226808
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 17 September 1975 (51 years ago)
- Registered office
- 2A Peatling Road, Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 5RD
- Nature of business
- Painting (SIC 43341)
- Year end
- 5 April (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 25 July 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 1 registered
Filing notes for painting and decorating companies
Decorating companies are usually labour-based micro-entities working for homeowners and contractors, some of it under CIS.
Similar companies in Leicester
Other active painting and decorating companies registered in Leicester.
- Fabric Maintenance Solutions Ltd.2022
- Friend Homes Ltd2023
- Gabh Ltd2025
- Her Touch Maintenace Ltd2025
- High Roller Interior Deco UK Ltd2025
- House Refresh Specialists Limited2022
- J&K Painting & Decorating Limited2023
- KW Decorators Ltd2016
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Frequently asked questions
When are F. & C.D. Wells Limited's accounts due?
F. & C.D. Wells Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 5 January 2027 (in 84 days), covering the period to 5 April 2026.
When is F. & C.D. Wells Limited's CT600 due?
The first accounts cover more than 12 months, so there are two Company Tax Returns: one for the 12 months to 31 March 2026, due by 31 March 2027, and one for the period to 5 April 2026, due by 5 April 2027. Corporation tax is payable 9 months and 1 day after the end of each.
Is F. & C.D. Wells Limited still trading?
F. & C.D. Wells 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 F. & C.D. Wells Limited do?
F. & C.D. Wells Limited is registered under Painting (SIC 43341).
How old is F. & C.D. Wells Limited?
F. & C.D. Wells Limited was incorporated on 17 September 1975, 51 years ago.
Who runs F. & C.D. Wells Limited?
F. & C.D. Wells Limited has 1 active director, the longest-serving appointed in Jul 1995. Their names and service addresses are on the Companies House register.
Who owns F. & C.D. Wells Limited?
2 people or companies have significant control of F. & C.D. Wells Limited: an individual (owns 50% to 75% of the shares); an individual (owns 25% to 50% of the shares).
What is the penalty if F. & C.D. Wells 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 F. & C.D. Wells 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.