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- L.W. Bettridge Limited
L.W. Bettridge Limited
- Company number
- 00814350
- Incorporated
- 31 Jul 196462 years trading
- Registered office
- The Unit, Blackberry Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7FS
- Nature of business
- Other construction installation
L.W. Bettridge Limited is a 62-year-old private limited company registered in Chichester, company number 00814350, one of 23 installation companies (insulation, lifts, shutters and similar) in Chichester. 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 £199K (+261.5%) on the year before, to £275K.
- Net assets rose in 3 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £283K against £89K owed within a year: 3.2 times cover.
- 4 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 | £275K | £262K | £283K | £89K | 4 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £76K | £12K | £56K | £131K | 4 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £69K | £6,191 | £43K | £125K | 4 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £75K | £43K | £84K | £153K | 5 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | -£154K | £41K | £394K | 6 | |
| 31 Mar 2020 | -£131K | £13K | £406K | 6 | |
| 31 Mar 2019 | £3,143 | £66K | £334K | 6 | |
| 31 Mar 2018 | £8,106 | £47K | £318K | 6 | |
| 31 Mar 2017 | £25K | £88K | £353K | 6 | |
| 31 Mar 2016 | £38K | £21K | £257K |
Who runs and owns L.W. Bettridge Limited
From the Companies House register. Individuals are shown by initials only; the full register is on Companies House.
Officers (3)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| A*** B*** | Director | Sep 1993 |
| A*** B*** | Director | Sep 1993 |
| A*** B*** | Secretary | Sep 1993 |
3 former officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| P*** B*** | Secretary | Sep 1993 | |
| L*** B*** | Director | Sep 1993 | |
| P*** B*** | Director | Sep 1993 |
Person with significant control
Charges (secured borrowing)
3 of 6 registered charges are outstanding. A charge is security a lender takes over a company's assets, typically for a loan, mortgage or asset finance.
| Lender | Status | Registered |
|---|---|---|
| National Westminster Bank PLC | Outstanding | Mar 2009 |
| National Westminster Bank PLC | Outstanding | Jun 2004 |
| National Westminster Bank PLC | Outstanding | Apr 2004 |
| National Westminster Bank PLC | Satisfied Jul 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| Barclays Bank PLC | Satisfied May 2004 | Feb 2002 |
| Barclays Bank PLC | Satisfied Jul 2004 | Oct 1993 |
Where L.W. Bettridge Limited is registered
The registered office is in Chichester (PO19), in the Chichester local authority area, South East. Show PO19 7FS on a map.
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What happens if L.W. Bettridge 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
- 00814350
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 31 July 1964 (62 years ago)
- Registered office
- The Unit, Blackberry Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7FS
- Nature of business
- Other construction installation (SIC 43290)
- Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 1 July 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 3 outstanding of 6 registered
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.
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Frequently asked questions
When are L.W. Bettridge Limited's accounts due?
L.W. Bettridge 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 L.W. Bettridge 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 L.W. Bettridge Limited still trading?
L.W. Bettridge 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 L.W. Bettridge Limited do?
L.W. Bettridge Limited is registered under Other construction installation (SIC 43290).
How old is L.W. Bettridge Limited?
L.W. Bettridge Limited was incorporated on 31 July 1964, 62 years ago.
Who runs L.W. Bettridge Limited?
L.W. Bettridge Limited has 2 active directors, the longest-serving appointed in Sep 1993. Their names and service addresses are on the Companies House register.
Who owns L.W. Bettridge Limited?
One person or company has significant control of L.W. Bettridge Limited: an individual (has significant influence or control through a firm).
What is the penalty if L.W. Bettridge 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 L.W. Bettridge 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.