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- Foster & Shackell Limited
Foster & Shackell Limited
- Company number
- 05347391
- Incorporated
- 31 Jan 200521 years trading
- Registered office
- Unit 23 Green Lane Industrial Estate, Green Lane, Letchworth Garden City, Herts, SG6 1HP
- Nature of business
- Other building completion and finishing
Foster & Shackell Limited is a 21-year-old private limited company registered in Letchworth Garden City, company number 05347391, one of 12 building finishing companies in Letchworth Garden City. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 December 2026, and the CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 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 £31K (-92.6%) on the year before, to £2,472.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £107K against £105K owed within a year: 1.0 times cover.
- 3 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 Mar 2025 | £2,472 | £107K | £105K | 3 | |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £33K | £194K | £161K | 3 | |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £851 | £42K | £175K | £175K | 3 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | -£756 | £163K | £164K | 3 | |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £12K | £152K | £140K | 3 | |
| 31 Mar 2020 | £7,805 | £100K | £95K | 3 | |
| 31 Mar 2019 | £68K | £24K | £96K | £31K | |
| 31 Mar 2018 | £64K | £15K | £77K | £19K | |
| 31 Mar 2017 | £8,048 | £25K | £24K | ||
| 31 Mar 2016 | £61K | £11K | £115K | £62K |
Public contracts won
Foster & Shackell Limited has 2 public sector contract awards on record; the ones with their own published value total £38K, from 2025 to 2026. Source: Contracts Finder and Find a Tender award notices. 1 of these were matched by the company's exact name because the notice gave no company number.
Awards by year
Main buyers
- Stevenage Borough Council2 awards
| Buyer | Contract | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenage Borough Council | SBC0926 (41 Coventry Close - Refurbishment Works - Void Property) | 17 Sep 2026 | |
| Stevenage Borough Council | SBC0625 - Refurbishment of 23 Long Leaves | £38K | 18 Aug 2025 |
Where Foster & Shackell Limited is registered
The registered office is in Letchworth Garden City (SG6), in the North Hertfordshire local authority area, East of England. Show SG6 1HP on a map.
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- Nitdas Cleaning Solution LtdCleaning companies
- Nbtotalproperty LtdLandscapers and gardeners
What happens if Foster & Shackell 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 December 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Jan 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Feb 2027 to 31 Mar 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Apr 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jul 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Apr 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jun 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Sep 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Mar 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
- 05347391
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 31 January 2005 (21 years ago)
- Registered office
- Unit 23 Green Lane Industrial Estate, Green Lane, Letchworth Garden City, Herts, SG6 1HP
- Nature of business
- Other building completion and finishing (SIC 43390)
- Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 31 January 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 1 registered
Filing notes for building finishing companies
Finishing trade companies cover a wide range of work. Most are micro-entities with simple accounts and a straightforward CT600.
Similar companies in Letchworth Garden City
Other active building finishing companies registered in Letchworth Garden City.
- HSDW Ltd2024
- Hydropro UK Ltd2025
- R J Pinnock & Sons Limited2004
- RM Services (Herts) Limited2018
- The Build Shop Ltd2016
- Waterstone Construction Limited2018
- Brick Tech Building Solutions Limited2013
- Cashin Projects Ltd2025
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Frequently asked questions
When are Foster & Shackell Limited's accounts due?
Foster & Shackell Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 December 2026 (in 79 days), covering the period to 31 March 2026.
When is Foster & Shackell Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 March 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 January 2027.
Is Foster & Shackell Limited still trading?
Foster & Shackell 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 Foster & Shackell Limited do?
Foster & Shackell Limited is registered under Other building completion and finishing (SIC 43390).
How old is Foster & Shackell Limited?
Foster & Shackell Limited was incorporated on 31 January 2005, 21 years ago.
Has Foster & Shackell Limited won public sector contracts?
Yes. Foster & Shackell Limited has 2 contract awards from public bodies on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender (those with their own published value total £38K), most recently from Stevenage Borough Council.
What is the penalty if Foster & Shackell 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 Foster & Shackell 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.