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Michael Thompson (Public Works Contractors and Engineers) Limited

ActiveTotal exemption (full) accountsBuildersCarlisle
Company number
00302656
Incorporated
5 Jul 193591 years trading
Registered office
ST Ninians Road, Upperby, Carlisle, CA2 4NE
Nature of business
Construction of commercial buildings; Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.
Accounts due in
169 days
31 Mar 2027
Net assets
£1M▲
+57.9% on the year before
Cash at bank
£1.2M▲
At 30 Jun 2025
Employees
0
Average during the year
From the Companies House register, 1 Oct 2026

Michael Thompson (Public Works Contractors and Engineers) Limited is a 91-year-old private limited company registered in Carlisle, company number 00302656, one of 101 building contractors in Carlisle. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 March 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 30 June 2026 is due at HMRC on 30 June 2027.

Key dates

Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.

Accounts due
31 Mar 2027
in 169 days
For the period to 30 Jun 2026
CT600 due
30 Jun 2027
in 260 days
Period 1 Jul 2025 to 30 Jun 2026
Corporation tax payment
1 Apr 2027
in 170 days
9 months and 1 day after the period end
Confirmation statement
9 Feb 2027
in 119 days
Last made up to 26 Jan 2026

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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 £380K (+57.9%) on the year before, to £1M.
  • Net assets rose in 6 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
  • Current assets of £1.6M against £648K owed within a year: 2.5 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

Net assets at each year end, 2016 to 2025£0£500K£1M30 June 2016: net assets £335K£335K201630 June 2017: net assets £624K£624K201730 June 2018: net assets £307K£307K201830 June 2019: net assets £294K£294K201930 June 2020: net assets £270K£270K202030 June 2021: net assets £298K£298K202130 June 2022: net assets £352K£352K202230 June 2023: net assets £496K£496K202330 June 2024: net assets £656K£656K202430 June 2025: net assets £1M£1M2025
Net assets at each year end, 2016 to 2025£0£500K£1M30 June 2016: net assets £335K£335K'1630 June 2017: net assets £624K£624K'1730 June 2018: net assets £307K£307K'1830 June 2019: net assets £294K£294K'1930 June 2020: net assets £270K£270K'2030 June 2021: net assets £298K£298K'2130 June 2022: net assets £352K£352K'2230 June 2023: net assets £496K£496K'2330 June 2024: net assets £656K£656K'2430 June 2025: net assets £1M£1M'25
Year endNet assetsCashCurrent assetsOwed within a yearEmployees
30 Jun 2025£1M£1.2M£1.6M£648K0
30 Jun 2024£656K£915K£1.3M£726K31
30 Jun 2023£496K£820K£1.4M£1M31
30 Jun 2022£352K£732K£1.2M£926K33
30 Jun 2021£298K£645K£907K£686K35
30 Jun 2020£270K£441K£768K£586K38
30 Jun 2019£294K£383K£614K£414K33
30 Jun 2018£307K£539K£728K£508K34
30 Jun 2017£624K£775K£926K£385K33
30 Jun 2016£335K£357K£1.2M

Who runs and owns Michael Thompson (Public Works Contractors and Engineers) Limited

From the Companies House register. Individuals are shown by initials only; the full register is on Companies House.

Officer

NameRoleAppointed
G*** P***DirectorJan 2026
7 former officers
NameRoleAppointedLeft
S*** L***SecretarySep 2004
D*** N***SecretaryOct 2004Jan 2026
M*** C***DirectorOct 1997Jan 2026
S*** L***DirectorSep 2004
J*** M***DirectorDec 1995
D*** N***DirectorApr 2005Jan 2026
J*** P***DirectorMar 1994Dec 2017

Person with significant control

Company · since Jan 2026
Michael Thompson Holdings Limited
Owns 75% or more of the shares
Holds 75% or more of the votes
Can appoint and remove directors

Charges (secured borrowing)

All 13 registered charges have been satisfied. A charge is security a lender takes over a company's assets, typically for a loan, mortgage or asset finance.

LenderStatusRegistered
Lloyds Bank PLCSatisfied Jan 2016Jun 1989
Lloyds Bank PLCSatisfied Jan 2016Jun 1989
Lloyds Bank PLCSatisfied Jan 2016Mar 1989
Lloyds Bank PLCSatisfied Jan 2016Oct 1988
Lloyds Bank PLCSatisfied Jan 2016Oct 1988
Lloyds Bank PLCSatisfied Jan 2016Sep 1984
Lloyds Bank PLCSatisfiedMar 1980
Lloyds Bank PLCSatisfied Jan 2016Jul 1979
Lloyds Bank PLCSatisfied Jan 2016Jun 1979
Lloyds Bank PLCSatisfied Jan 2016Jun 1979
Lloyds Bank PLCSatisfied Jan 2016Jun 1979
Lloyds Bank PLCSatisfied Jan 2016Jun 1979
Lloyds Bank PLCSatisfied Jan 2016Dec 1975

Public contracts won

Michael Thompson (Public Works Contractors and Engineers) Limited has 19 public sector contract awards on record; the ones with their own published value total £2.1M, from 2018 to 2026. Source: Contracts Finder and Find a Tender award notices. For 1 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.

Awards by year

20181
201910
20251
20267

Main buyers

  • Cumbria County Council11 awards
  • Cumberland Council4 awards
  • Westmorland and Furness Council3 awards
  • Westmorland and Furness Council1 award
BuyerContractValueAwarded
Cumberland CouncilCWFC Lot 1 - Station Hill, Wigton - Conversion to create new Children's Residential Care Home.£206K29 Sep 2026
Cumberland CouncilStation Hill, Wigton - Conversion to create new Children's Residential Care Hom£206K13 Aug 2026
Westmorland and Furness CouncilCWF Lot 1A High Hesket Primary School - Roofing & Associated Works£219K14 Jul 2026
Westmorland and Furness CouncilCWF Lot 1A - Sandgate QKS Flat Roof Works£96K13 Jul 2026
Westmorland and Furness CouncilCWF Lot 1A - Milnthorpe Primary School Phase 3 Electrical Works£135K9 Jul 2026
Cumberland CouncilFire Safety Improvement Works at Civic Centre, Rickergate, Carlisle, CA3 8QG£441K27 Apr 2026
Westmorland and Furness CouncilWalney Community Centre Asbestos and Enabling Works£68K22 Apr 2026
Cumberland CouncilCapital Works (Construction) Framework 2025-2029Ceiling, not shown19 Nov 2025
Cumbria County CouncilPCM Programme re works at 21a Calton Road, Workington£44K21 Oct 2019
Cumbria County CouncilPCM Programme re Roof Reslating at Milburn School, Penrith£32K15 Oct 2019

Showing the 10 most recent of 19.

Where Michael Thompson (Public Works Contractors and Engineers) Limited is registered

Michael Thompson (Public Works Contractors and Engineers) Limited's registered office on a map of the UK

The registered office is in Carlisle (CA2), in the Cumberland local authority area, North West. Show CA2 4NE on a map.

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What happens if Michael Thompson (Public Works Contractors and Engineers) 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 March 2027.

Companies HouseAccounts deliveredPenalty
Up to 1 month late1 Apr 2027 to 30 Apr 2027£150
1 to 3 months late1 May 2027 to 30 Jun 2027£375
3 to 6 months late1 Jul 2027 to 30 Sep 2027£750
More than 6 months lateFrom 1 Oct 2027£1,500

Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.

HMRC (CT600)FromPenalty
1 day late1 Jul 2027£200
3 months late30 Sep 2027another £200
6 months late30 Dec 2027HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax
12 months late30 Jun 2028another 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
00302656
Status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
5 July 1935 (91 years ago)
Registered office
ST Ninians Road, Upperby, Carlisle, CA2 4NE
Nature of business
Construction of commercial buildings (SIC 41201)
Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c. (SIC 42990)
Year end
30 June (accounting reference date)
Accounts type
Total exemption (full)
Last accounts made up to
30 June 2025
Last confirmation statement
26 January 2026
Charges (mortgages)
0 outstanding of 13 registered

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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Frequently asked questions

When are Michael Thompson (Public Works Contractors and Engineers) Limited's accounts due?

Michael Thompson (Public Works Contractors and Engineers) Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 March 2027 (in 169 days), covering the period to 30 June 2026.

When is Michael Thompson (Public Works Contractors and Engineers) Limited's CT600 due?

The CT600 for the period to 30 June 2026 is due at HMRC by 30 June 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 April 2027.

Is Michael Thompson (Public Works Contractors and Engineers) Limited still trading?

Michael Thompson (Public Works Contractors and Engineers) 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 Michael Thompson (Public Works Contractors and Engineers) Limited do?

Michael Thompson (Public Works Contractors and Engineers) Limited is registered under Construction of commercial buildings (SIC 41201); Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c. (SIC 42990).

How old is Michael Thompson (Public Works Contractors and Engineers) Limited?

Michael Thompson (Public Works Contractors and Engineers) Limited was incorporated on 5 July 1935, 91 years ago.

Who runs Michael Thompson (Public Works Contractors and Engineers) Limited?

Michael Thompson (Public Works Contractors and Engineers) Limited has 1 active director, the longest-serving appointed in Jan 2026. Their names and service addresses are on the Companies House register.

Who owns Michael Thompson (Public Works Contractors and Engineers) Limited?

One person or company has significant control of Michael Thompson (Public Works Contractors and Engineers) Limited: Michael Thompson Holdings Limited (owns 75% or more of the shares).

Has Michael Thompson (Public Works Contractors and Engineers) Limited won public sector contracts?

Yes. Michael Thompson (Public Works Contractors and Engineers) Limited has 19 contract awards from public bodies on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender (those with their own published value total £2.1M), most recently from Cumberland Council.

What is the penalty if Michael Thompson (Public Works Contractors and Engineers) 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 Michael Thompson (Public Works Contractors and Engineers) Limited on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.

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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.

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