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- French & Thorley Limited
French & Thorley Limited
- Company number
- 04980028
- Incorporated
- 1 Dec 200322 years trading
- Registered office
- Sussex Barn New Road, Hellingly, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 4EW
- Nature of business
- Other construction installation; Other building completion and finishing
French & Thorley Limited is a 22-year-old private limited company registered in Hailsham, company number 04980028, one of 28 installation companies (insulation, lifts, shutters and similar) in Hailsham. 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 up £951 (+4.5%) on the year before, to £22K.
- Net assets rose in 4 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £107K against £104K owed within a year: 1.0 times cover.
- 7 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2017 to 2026.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £22K | £107K | £104K | 7 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £21K | £140K | £132K | 7 | |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £851 | £120K | £127K | 7 | |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £4,967 | £100K | £95K | 7 | |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £758 | £180K | £173K | 6 | |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £3,792 | £168K | £129K | 6 | |
| 31 Mar 2020 | £4,687 | £90K | £100K | 4 | |
| 31 Mar 2019 | £11K | £80K | £86K | ||
| 31 Mar 2018 | £42K | £56K | £38K | ||
| 31 Mar 2017 | £17K | £82K | £71K |
Who runs and owns French & Thorley Limited
From the Companies House register. Individuals are shown by initials only; the full register is on Companies House.
Officers (4)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| G*** F*** | Director | Dec 2003 |
| T*** F*** | Director | Apr 2016 |
| J*** S*** | Director | Mar 2020 |
| G*** F*** | Secretary | Dec 2003 |
3 former officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same-Day Company Services Limited | Corporate Nominee Secretary | Dec 2003 | Dec 2003 |
| R*** T*** | Director | Dec 2003 | Dec 2014 |
| Wildman & Battell Limited | Nominee director (company) | Dec 2003 | Dec 2003 |
People with significant control (3)
Where French & Thorley Limited is registered
The registered office is in Hailsham (BN27), in the Wealden local authority area, South East. Show BN27 4EW on a map.
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Shared registered office
68 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 French & Thorley 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
- 04980028
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 1 December 2003 (22 years ago)
- Registered office
- Sussex Barn New Road, Hellingly, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 4EW
- Nature of business
- Other construction installation (SIC 43290)
Other building completion and finishing (SIC 43390) - Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 1 December 2025
Filing notes for installation companies (insulation, lifts, shutters and similar)
Installation companies (insulation, lifts, shutters, solar and similar) often buy stock and equipment up front, so stock at the year end and capital allowances both affect the tax bill.
Similar companies in Hailsham
Other active installation companies (insulation, lifts, shutters and similar) registered in Hailsham.
- Lanfen Limited2016
- Larkin Ceilings and Partitions Limited2019
- Lewis Interiors Limited2003
- Medlock Dry Construction (Battersea) Limited2025
- Oasis Windows & Doors Limited2005
- Osmon Construction Limited2008
- SB Sign Installations Ltd2021
- Sequoia Fire Protection Limited2026
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Frequently asked questions
When are French & Thorley Limited's accounts due?
French & Thorley 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 French & Thorley 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 French & Thorley Limited still trading?
French & Thorley 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 French & Thorley Limited do?
French & Thorley Limited is registered under Other construction installation (SIC 43290); Other building completion and finishing (SIC 43390).
How old is French & Thorley Limited?
French & Thorley Limited was incorporated on 1 December 2003, 22 years ago.
Who runs French & Thorley Limited?
French & Thorley Limited has 3 active directors, the longest-serving appointed in Dec 2003. Their names and service addresses are on the Companies House register.
Who owns French & Thorley Limited?
3 people or companies have significant control of French & Thorley Limited: an individual (owns 25% to 50% of the shares); an individual (owns 25% to 50% of the shares); an individual (owns 25% to 50% of the shares).
What is the penalty if French & Thorley 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 French & Thorley 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.