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- McCracken & Sons Limited
McCracken & Sons Limited
- Company number
- 05865588
- Incorporated
- 4 Jul 200620 years trading
- Registered office
- Stonelea Farm Stonelands, Shilton, Oxford, OX18 3PA
- Nature of business
- Landscape service activities
McCracken & Sons Limited is a 20-year-old private limited company registered in Oxford, company number 05865588, one of 25 landscaping companies in Oxford. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 April 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 July 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 July 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 £3,950 (+1.6%) on the year before, to £257K.
- Net assets rose in 6 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £65K against £187K owed within a year: 0.3 times cover.
- 9 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 Jul 2025 | £257K | £0 | £65K | £187K | 9 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £253K | £1 | £21K | £134K | 9 |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £237K | £0 | £42K | £166K | 9 |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £248K | £31K | £173K | 10 | |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £258K | £57K | £105K | 10 | |
| 31 Jul 2020 | £164K | £49K | £235K | 9 | |
| 31 Jul 2019 | £104K | £66K | £229K | 9 | |
| 31 Jul 2018 | -£38K | £56K | £235K | 8 | |
| 31 Jul 2017 | £34K | £46K | £118K | ||
| 31 Jul 2016 | £12K | £75K | £73K |
Public contracts won
McCracken & Sons Limited has 2 public sector contract awards on record; the ones with their own published value total £71K, from 2020 to 2023. Source: Contracts Finder and Find a Tender award notices.
Awards by year
Main buyers
- Northleach with Eastington Town Council2 awards
| Buyer | Contract | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northleach with Eastington Town Council | Grounds Maintenance Contract 2023-25 | £31K | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Northleach with Eastington Town Council | Grounds Maintenance Contract | £40K | 29 Jan 2020 |
Where McCracken & Sons Limited is registered
The registered office is in Oxford (OX18), in the West Oxfordshire local authority area, South East. Show OX18 3PA on a map.
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What happens if McCracken & Sons 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 April 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 May 2027 to 31 May 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jun 2027 to 31 Jul 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Aug 2027 to 31 Oct 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Nov 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Aug 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Oct 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 31 Jan 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Jul 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
- 05865588
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 4 July 2006 (20 years ago)
- Registered office
- Stonelea Farm Stonelands, Shilton, Oxford, OX18 3PA
- Nature of business
- Landscape service activities (SIC 81300)
- Year end
- 31 July (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 July 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 15 July 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 3 outstanding of 3 registered
- Previous names
- McCracken & Son Limited (until 22 Apr 2022)
Filing notes for landscaping companies
Landscaping companies tend to be seasonal, so the year end date affects how much work in progress and how many unpaid invoices sit on the balance sheet.
Similar companies in Oxford
Other active landscaping companies registered in Oxford.
- NB Contracting Oxford Ltd2026
- Oxford Landscapes Ltd2010
- Paradisus Gardens Limited2026
- Park Town Gardener Limited2024
- Stuart Mabbutt Gardening Ltd2010
- T.J.S Landscapes Limited2023
- The Oxford Garden Consultants Limited2010
- Urban Landscapes (Oxfordshire) Limited2021
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Frequently asked questions
When are McCracken & Sons Limited's accounts due?
McCracken & Sons Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 April 2027 (in 199 days), covering the period to 31 July 2026.
When is McCracken & Sons Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 July 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 July 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 May 2027.
Is McCracken & Sons Limited still trading?
McCracken & Sons 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 McCracken & Sons Limited do?
McCracken & Sons Limited is registered under Landscape service activities (SIC 81300).
How old is McCracken & Sons Limited?
McCracken & Sons Limited was incorporated on 4 July 2006, 20 years ago.
Has McCracken & Sons Limited won public sector contracts?
Yes. McCracken & Sons Limited has 2 contract awards from public bodies on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender (those with their own published value total £71K), most recently from Northleach with Eastington Town Council.
What is the penalty if McCracken & Sons 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 McCracken & Sons 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.