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- Fords South West Limited
Fords South West Limited
- Company number
- 10293411
- Incorporated
- 25 Jul 201610 years trading
- Registered office
- Unit 3 Alexandria Industrial Estate, Alexandria Road, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 9HA
- Nature of business
- Electrical installation; Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation; Joinery installation
Fords South West Limited is a 10-year-old private limited company registered in Sidmouth, company number 10293411, one of 9 electrical contractors in Sidmouth. 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 £23K (+6.8%) on the year before, to £367K.
- Net assets rose in 4 of 8 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £663K against £456K owed within a year: 1.5 times cover.
- 52 employees on average, up from 50 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 9 years, 2017 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2025 | £367K | £160K | £663K | £456K | 52 |
| 30 Sep 2024 | £344K | £196K | £698K | £516K | 50 |
| 30 Sep 2023 | £187K | £72K | £653K | £596K | 50 |
| 30 Sep 2022 | -£461K | £311 | £850K | £1.3M | 54 |
| 30 Sep 2021 | -£216K | £86 | £1M | £1.2M | 64 |
| 30 Sep 2020 | -£116K | £231 | £848K | £1M | 60 |
| 30 Sep 2019 | £57K | £102K | £1.1M | £1.1M | 66 |
| 30 Sep 2018 | £99K | £130K | £1.2M | £1.3M | 65 |
| 30 Sep 2017 | £76K | £323K | £1.2M | £1.4M | 61 |
Public contracts won
Fords South West Limited has one public sector contract award on record (2021). Source: Contracts Finder and Find a Tender award notices. For all of them the published figure is a shared or multi-year ceiling (a framework place, a multi-supplier award, or more than a small company could hold alone), so no value is shown.
| Buyer | Contract | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSE Stock Limited | FW Supply & Deliver - ASL with drop out fuse switch -Multi Site | Ceiling, not shown | 14 May 2021 |
Where Fords South West Limited is registered
The registered office is in Sidmouth (EX10), in the East Devon local authority area, South West. Show EX10 9HA on a map.
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What happens if Fords South West 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
- 10293411
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 25 July 2016 (10 years ago)
- Registered office
- Unit 3 Alexandria Industrial Estate, Alexandria Road, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 9HA
- Nature of business
- Electrical installation (SIC 43210)
Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation (SIC 43220)
Joinery installation (SIC 43320) - Year end
- 30 September (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 September 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 19 December 2025
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 1 registered
Filing notes for electrical contractors
Electrical contracting companies are often a director plus a van and tools. Most fall within the micro-entity rules, so the accounts filed at Companies House are short, and the CT600 carries the tax detail.
Similar companies in Sidmouth
Other active electrical contractors registered in Sidmouth.
- G A Electrical Contractor (South West) Limited2010
- G. J. Bess & Sons Limited2003
- MS Electrical South-West Ltd2024
- Otter Electrical Ltd2013
- Otter Electrical Services Ltd2022
- R J Electrical Solutions Ltd2006
- Bagwells Limited2001
- Combined Networks (Services) Ltd2026
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Frequently asked questions
When are Fords South West Limited's accounts due?
Fords South West 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 Fords South West 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 Fords South West Limited still trading?
Fords South West 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 Fords South West Limited do?
Fords South West Limited is registered under Electrical installation (SIC 43210); Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation (SIC 43220); Joinery installation (SIC 43320).
How old is Fords South West Limited?
Fords South West Limited was incorporated on 25 July 2016, 10 years ago.
Has Fords South West Limited won public sector contracts?
Yes. Fords South West Limited has one contract award from public bodies on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender, most recently from SSE Stock Limited.
What is the penalty if Fords South West 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 Fords South West 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.