- Company number
- 02724561
- Incorporated
- 22 Jun 199234 years trading
- Registered office
- 30-34 North Street, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1DW
- Nature of business
- Construction of commercial buildings; Construction of domestic buildings
John Farrington & Co Limited is a 34-year-old private limited company registered in Hailsham, company number 02724561, one of 54 building contractors in Hailsham. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 28 February 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 May 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 May 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 £52K (+9.3%) on the year before, to £617K.
- Net assets rose in 4 of 7 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £1M against £438K owed within a year: 2.3 times cover.
- 9 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 8 years, 2018 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2025 | £617K | £214K | £1M | £438K | 9 |
| 31 May 2024 | £565K | £191K | £907K | £441K | 9 |
| 31 May 2023 | £596K | £337K | £1.1M | £613K | 9 |
| 31 May 2022 | £544K | £359K | £960K | £467K | 10 |
| 31 May 2021 | £1M | £463K | £1.3M | £399K | 11 |
| 31 May 2020 | £1M | £550K | £1.2M | £239K | 11 |
| 31 May 2019 | £994K | £319K | £1M | £115K | 11 |
| 31 May 2018 | £1.1M | £419K | £1.5M | £471K | 10 |
Public contracts won
John Farrington & Co Limited has 39 public sector contract awards on record; the ones with their own published value total £3.5M, from 2018 to 2026. Source: Contracts Finder and Find a Tender award notices. For 2 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. 15 of these were matched by the company's exact name because the notice gave no company number.
Awards by year
Main buyers
- East Sussex County Council29 awards
- Brighton & Hove City Council4 awards
- SE Shared Services3 awards
- East Sussex Fire Authority2 awards
- BHCC Procurement1 award
| Buyer | Contract | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Sussex County Council | ESCC-PMD-Willingdon Primary - Early Years WC Refurbishment | £45K | 10 Jul 2026 |
| East Sussex County Council | ESCC-PMD-Icklesham Primary - WC Refurbishment Works | £40K | 24 Jun 2026 |
| East Sussex County Council | St Mary's House Removal of Structures on Roof | £125K | 16 Jun 2026 |
| East Sussex County Council | ESCC-PMD-Wadhurst Primary KS1 WC Refurbishment | £82K | 15 Jun 2026 |
| East Sussex County Council | ESCC-HP-PMD-Wadhurst Primary School Window Replacement | £39K | 20 May 2026 |
| East Sussex County Council | Escc-PMD-Battsbridge Drainage & Surface Repairs Work | £77K | 6 Oct 2025 |
| East Sussex County Council | ESCC-PME-Sidley Family Hub Car park resurfacing | £45K | 3 Oct 2025 |
| East Sussex County Council | ESCC-PMD-Forest Row School Roof Light Replacement | £72K | 11 Sep 2025 |
| East Sussex County Council | Escc-PMD-Netherfield Primary School Claddinf Replacement | £56K | 17 Jul 2025 |
| East Sussex County Council | ESCC-PMD-Bonners Primary School Fencing replacement | £75K | 17 Jul 2025 |
Showing the 10 most recent of 39.
Where John Farrington & Co Limited is registered
The registered office is in Hailsham (BN27), in the Wealden local authority area, South East. Show BN27 1DW on a map.
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Shared registered office
219 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 John Farrington & Co 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 28 February 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Apr 2027 to 31 May 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jun 2027 to 31 Aug 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Sep 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jun 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Aug 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Nov 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 May 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
- 02724561
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 22 June 1992 (34 years ago)
- Registered office
- 30-34 North Street, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1DW
- Nature of business
- Construction of commercial buildings (SIC 41201)
Construction of domestic buildings (SIC 41202) - Year end
- 31 May (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 May 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 22 June 2026
Filing notes for building contractors
Building companies often run the Construction Industry Scheme as a contractor, a subcontractor or both. CIS deductions suffered during the year are set against the PAYE bill, and any unrecovered balance at the year end matters when the accounts are drawn up.
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- Ob Carpentry and Building Services Ltd2026
- Once Construction Ltd2023
- P.B. Wheatley Ltd2002
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Frequently asked questions
When are John Farrington & Co Limited's accounts due?
John Farrington & Co Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 28 February 2027 (in 138 days), covering the period to 31 May 2026.
When is John Farrington & Co Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 May 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 May 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 March 2027.
Is John Farrington & Co Limited still trading?
John Farrington & Co 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 Farrington & Co Limited do?
John Farrington & Co Limited is registered under Construction of commercial buildings (SIC 41201); Construction of domestic buildings (SIC 41202).
How old is John Farrington & Co Limited?
John Farrington & Co Limited was incorporated on 22 June 1992, 34 years ago.
Has John Farrington & Co Limited won public sector contracts?
Yes. John Farrington & Co Limited has 39 contract awards from public bodies on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender (those with their own published value total £3.5M), most recently from East Sussex County Council.
What is the penalty if John Farrington & Co 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 Farrington & Co 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.