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- Giffard Lodge Ltd
Giffard Lodge Ltd
- Company number
- 04498261
- Incorporated
- 29 Jul 200224 years trading
- Registered office
- 2 West Burrowfield, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 4TW
- Nature of business
- Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles; Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles; Hotels and similar accommodation
Giffard Lodge Ltd is a 24-year-old private limited company registered in Welwyn Garden City, company number 04498261, one of 29 motor trade companies in Welwyn Garden City. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 May 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 August 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 August 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 £154K (-91.2%) on the year before, to £15K.
- Net assets rose in 4 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £12K against £599K owed within a year: 0.0 times cover.
- No employees reported for the latest year (directors are often not counted as employees).
- 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 Aug 2025 | £15K | £8,929 | £12K | £599K | 0 |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £169K | £4,718 | £90K | £553K | 3 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £334K | £6,587 | £80K | £393K | 4 |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £375K | £29K | £104K | £29K | 4 |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £346K | £48K | £366K | £229K | 4 |
| 31 Aug 2020 | £318K | £34K | £347K | £200K | 3 |
| 31 Aug 2019 | £325K | £37K | £221K | ||
| 31 Aug 2018 | £297K | £1,434 | £19K | £212K | 0 |
| 31 Aug 2017 | £321K | -£71 | £29K | £225K | 5 |
| 31 Aug 2016 | £320K | £47K | £228K |
Where Giffard Lodge Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Welwyn Garden City (AL7), in the Welwyn Hatfield local authority area, East of England. Show AL7 4TW on a map.
Other trade companies in AL7
- Mechanicalwise LtdInstallers
- Azalea Services LimitedSpecialist contractors
- Malmech and Mannion LimitedMechanics and garages
- T&D Construction Group LtdFinishing trades
- Vertec Roofing and Building LtdRoofers
- Selectlane LtdMotor traders
- Af Pressure Washing LtdCleaning companies
- Jet Professional LtdCleaning companies
Also registered at this address
1 other company uses the same registered office as Giffard Lodge Ltd.
What happens if Giffard Lodge Ltd 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 May 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jun 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jul 2027 to 31 Aug 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Sep 2027 to 30 Nov 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Dec 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Sep 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Nov 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 29 Feb 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Aug 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
- 04498261
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 29 July 2002 (24 years ago)
- Registered office
- 2 West Burrowfield, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 4TW
- Nature of business
- Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)
Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
Hotels and similar accommodation (SIC 55100) - Year end
- 31 August (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 August 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 25 April 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 2 registered
- Previous names
- Church House Hotel Limited (until 3 Nov 2023)
Filing notes for motor trade companies
Motor trade companies hold vehicle stock, and how that stock is valued at the year end moves the profit directly. Some use the VAT margin scheme.
Similar companies in Welwyn Garden City
Other active motor trade companies registered in Welwyn Garden City.
- Global Mechanics Ltd2026
- Globalcarworld Limited2023
- JV Cars Ltd2025
- London Road Motors Ltd2018
- Luk Export Ltd2024
- Motorama Sales Limited2021
- MT92 Ltd2025
- Newfieldmotors Ltd2025
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Frequently asked questions
When are Giffard Lodge Ltd's accounts due?
Giffard Lodge Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 May 2027 (in 230 days), covering the period to 31 August 2026.
When is Giffard Lodge Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 August 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 August 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 June 2027.
Is Giffard Lodge Ltd still trading?
Giffard Lodge Ltd 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 Giffard Lodge Ltd do?
Giffard Lodge Ltd is registered under Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111); Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112); Hotels and similar accommodation (SIC 55100).
How old is Giffard Lodge Ltd?
Giffard Lodge Ltd was incorporated on 29 July 2002, 24 years ago.
What is the penalty if Giffard Lodge Ltd 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 Giffard Lodge Ltd 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.