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- John Craddock Limited
John Craddock Limited
- Company number
- 01488564
- Incorporated
- 31 Mar 198046 years trading
- Registered office
- 7 Progress Drive, Cannock, WS11 0JE
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles; Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
John Craddock Limited is a 46-year-old private limited company registered in Cannock, company number 01488564, one of 57 motor trade companies in Cannock. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 November 2026, and the CT600 for the period to 28 February 2026 is due at HMRC on 28 February 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 £96K (-12.8%) on the year before, to £655K.
- Net assets rose in 6 of 8 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £1.4M against £884K owed within a year: 1.6 times cover.
- 37 employees on average, down from 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2025 | £655K | £14K | £1.4M | £884K | 37 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | £752K | £2,476 | £1.3M | £687K | 40 |
| 28 Feb 2023 | £739K | £56K | £1.3M | £630K | 44 |
| 28 Feb 2022 | £678K | £75K | £1.2M | £640K | 43 |
| 28 Feb 2021 | £616K | £80K | £1.5M | £932K | 49 |
| 29 Feb 2020 | £563K | £4,110 | £1.3M | £849K | 53 |
| 28 Feb 2019 | £517K | £7,018 | £1.3M | £945K | 46 |
| 28 Feb 2018 | £493K | £12K | £936K | £548K | 43 |
| 28 Feb 2017 | £578K | £31K | £1.1M | £711K | 42 |
Where John Craddock Limited is registered
The registered office is in Cannock (WS11), in the Cannock Chase local authority area, West Midlands. Show WS11 0JE on a map.
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What happens if John Craddock 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 November 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Dec 2026 to 31 Dec 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jan 2027 to 28 Feb 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Mar 2027 to 31 May 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jun 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Mar 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 28 May 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 28 Aug 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 28 Feb 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
- 01488564
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 31 March 1980 (46 years ago)
- Registered office
- 7 Progress Drive, Cannock, WS11 0JE
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320) - Year end
- 28 February (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 28 February 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 13 June 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 2 outstanding of 4 registered
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 Cannock
Other active motor trade companies registered in Cannock.
- Kove Moto Limited2024
- Leisure Trade Specialists Limited2024
- Leisure Vehicle Seating Limited2020
- Leisure Vehicle Services Limited2005
- Lucas Cycles Ltd2020
- M.G Stretton Services Ltd2010
- Megi Motors Ltd2024
- Midland V W Limited2002
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Frequently asked questions
When are John Craddock Limited's accounts due?
John Craddock Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 November 2026 (in 48 days), covering the period to 28 February 2026.
When is John Craddock Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 28 February 2026 is due at HMRC by 28 February 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 December 2026.
Is John Craddock Limited still trading?
John Craddock 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 John Craddock Limited do?
John Craddock Limited is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112); Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320).
How old is John Craddock Limited?
John Craddock Limited was incorporated on 31 March 1980, 46 years ago.
What is the penalty if John Craddock 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 John Craddock 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.