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- Ffordes(Photographic)Limited
Ffordes(Photographic)Limited
- Company number
- 00660112
- Incorporated
- 23 May 196066 years trading
- Registered office
- 146 New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0AW
- Nature of business
- Repair of household appliances and home and garden equipment
Ffordes(Photographic)Limited is a 66-year-old private limited company registered in Chelmsford, company number 00660112, one of 18 repair companies (computers, appliances, furniture and similar) in Chelmsford. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 June 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 30 September 2026 is due at HMRC on 30 September 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 up £329K (+9.4%) on the year before, to £3.8M.
- Net assets rose in 9 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £802K against £581K owed within a year: 1.4 times cover.
- 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2025 | £3.8M | £588K | £802K | £581K | 16 |
| 30 Sep 2024 | £3.5M | £513K | £853K | £646K | 16 |
| 30 Sep 2023 | £3.4M | £582K | £825K | £705K | 14 |
| 30 Sep 2022 | £3.2M | £626K | £861K | £651K | 16 |
| 30 Sep 2021 | £2.6M | £620K | £907K | £744K | 18 |
| 30 Sep 2020 | £2.6M | £660K | £895K | £710K | 18 |
| 30 Sep 2019 | £2.3M | £271K | £465K | £501K | 17 |
| 30 Sep 2018 | £2.1M | £209K | £427K | £621K | 14 |
| 30 Sep 2017 | £2.1M | £342K | £529K | £730K | 13 |
| 30 Sep 2016 | £1.9M | £453K | £633K | £726K | 13 |
Who runs and owns Ffordes(Photographic)Limited
From the Companies House register. Individuals are shown by initials only; the full register is on Companies House.
Officers (4)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| S*** B*** | Director | before Jan 1992 |
| C*** A*** | Director | May 2023 |
| R*** S*** | Director | May 2023 |
| S*** B*** | Secretary | Feb 1996 |
3 former officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| R*** B*** | Secretary | Feb 1996 | |
| M*** B*** | Director | Nov 2022 | |
| R*** B*** | Director | Feb 1996 |
Person with significant control
Charges (secured borrowing)
All 15 registered charges have been satisfied. A charge is security a lender takes over a company's assets, typically for a loan, mortgage or asset finance.
| Lender | Status | Registered |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Bank Of Scotland PLC | Satisfied Apr 2026 | Nov 2008 |
| The Royal Bank Of Scotland PLC | Satisfied Apr 2026 | Nov 2007 |
| The Royal Bank Of Scotland PLC | Satisfied Sep 2026 | Aug 2007 |
| The Royal Bank Of Scotland PLC | Satisfied Apr 2026 | Aug 2007 |
| The Royal Bank Of Scotland PLC | Satisfied Apr 2026 | Jul 2007 |
| The Royal Bank Of Scotland PLC | Satisfied Oct 2026 | May 2007 |
| The Royal Bank Of Scotland PLC | Satisfied Apr 2026 | Jan 2007 |
| The Royal Bank Of Scotland PLC | Satisfied Apr 2026 | Jan 2007 |
| The Royal Bank Of Scotland PLC | Satisfied Apr 2026 | Dec 2006 |
| The Royal Bank Of Scotland PLC | Satisfied Sep 2026 | Oct 2006 |
| The Royal Bank Of Scotland PLC | Satisfied Apr 2026 | Oct 2006 |
| Barclays Bank PLC | Satisfied Jun 2026 | Jan 1999 |
| Barclays Bank PLC | Satisfied Jun 2026 | Jun 1997 |
| Barclays Bank PLC | Satisfied Jun 2026 | Apr 1996 |
| A private lender | Satisfied Jul 1996 | Jun 1960 |
Where Ffordes(Photographic)Limited is registered
The registered office is in Chelmsford (CM2), in the Chelmsford local authority area, East of England. Show CM2 0AW on a map.
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Shared registered office
48 companies on our pages use this registered office address. An address shared this widely is usually an accountant's office or a company formation agent's service address, not where the business trades from.
What happens if Ffordes(Photographic)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 30 June 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jul 2027 to 31 Jul 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Aug 2027 to 30 Sep 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Oct 2027 to 31 Dec 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jan 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Oct 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Dec 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Mar 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Sep 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
- 00660112
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 23 May 1960 (66 years ago)
- Registered office
- 146 New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0AW
- Nature of business
- Repair of household appliances and home and garden equipment (SIC 95220)
- Year end
- 30 September (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 September 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 19 January 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 15 registered
Filing notes for repair companies (computers, appliances, furniture and similar)
Repair companies are mostly small micro-entities with simple accounts: parts, tools and a workshop or van.
Similar companies in Chelmsford
Other active repair companies (computers, appliances, furniture and similar) registered in Chelmsford.
- Gems Appliance Repairs Limited2015
- Highlands Furniture Restoration Company Limited2021
- Iteam Repairs Ltd2014
- James Beagle Design Ltd2026
- James Dace Pianos Limited1999
- KM Home Garden Maintenance Limited2025
- London Stitches Limited2024
- Maker-Mends Limited1998
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Frequently asked questions
When are Ffordes(Photographic)Limited's accounts due?
Ffordes(Photographic)Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 June 2027 (in 260 days), covering the period to 30 September 2026.
When is Ffordes(Photographic)Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 30 September 2026 is due at HMRC by 30 September 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 July 2027.
Is Ffordes(Photographic)Limited still trading?
Ffordes(Photographic)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 Ffordes(Photographic)Limited do?
Ffordes(Photographic)Limited is registered under Repair of household appliances and home and garden equipment (SIC 95220).
How old is Ffordes(Photographic)Limited?
Ffordes(Photographic)Limited was incorporated on 23 May 1960, 66 years ago.
Who runs Ffordes(Photographic)Limited?
Ffordes(Photographic)Limited has 3 active directors, the longest-serving appointed in May 2023. Their names and service addresses are on the Companies House register.
Who owns Ffordes(Photographic)Limited?
One person or company has significant control of Ffordes(Photographic)Limited: Ffordes Trading Limited (owns 75% or more of the shares).
What is the penalty if Ffordes(Photographic)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 Ffordes(Photographic)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.