- Companies
- Machinery repair and installation
- Prescot
- Orchard Fire and Security Limited
Orchard Fire and Security Limited
- Company number
- 01979662
- Incorporated
- 20 Jan 198640 years trading
- Registered office
- Unit 6, Prescot Business Park, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 1QL
- Nature of business
- Installation of industrial machinery and equipment
Orchard Fire and Security Limited is a 40-year-old private limited company registered in Prescot, company number 01979662, one of 13 machinery repair and installation companies in Prescot. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 June 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 30 September 2026 is due at HMRC on 30 September 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 £263 (-0.3%) on the year before, to £84K.
- Net assets rose in 3 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £135K against £20K owed within a year: 6.7 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
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2025 | £84K | £135K | £20K | 0 | |
| 30 Sep 2024 | £84K | £136K | £20K | 0 | |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £90K | £27K | £140K | £50K | 0 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £86K | £20K | £129K | £43K | 0 |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £90K | £41K | £138K | £48K | 0 |
| 30 Jun 2020 | £85K | £45K | £135K | £51K | 0 |
| 30 Jun 2019 | £91K | £48K | £136K | £46K | |
| 30 Jun 2018 | £93K | £44K | £143K | £52K | 2 |
| 30 Jun 2017 | £135K | £114K | £205K | £75K | 3 |
| 30 Jun 2016 | £118K | £98K | £181K | £68K |
Where Orchard Fire and Security Limited is registered
The registered office is in Prescot (L34), in the Knowsley local authority area, North West. Show L34 1QL on a map.
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- Knowsley Mobile Tyre Fitting LtdMotor traders
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- Unity No1 LtdProperty developers
- Pinnacle Parts LimitedMotor traders
- Complete Project Services LimitedSpecialist contractors
- Fagan Joinery LimitedJoiners and carpenters
Also registered at this address
2 other companies use the same registered office as Orchard Fire and Security Limited.
- Goddard Electrical Services LimitedElectricians
- Intergrated Communication Systems LimitedElectricians
What happens if Orchard Fire and Security 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 June 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jul 2027 to 31 Jul 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Aug 2027 to 30 Sep 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Oct 2027 to 31 Dec 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jan 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Oct 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Dec 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Mar 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Sep 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
- 01979662
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 20 January 1986 (40 years ago)
- Registered office
- Unit 6, Prescot Business Park, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 1QL
- Nature of business
- Installation of industrial machinery and equipment (SIC 33200)
- Year end
- 30 September (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 September 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 14 February 2026
Filing notes for machinery repair and installation companies
Machinery repair and installation companies often carry parts stock and specialist tools, and many work on contracts that span the year end.
Similar companies in Prescot
Other active machinery repair and installation companies registered in Prescot.
- Prescot Rov Services Ltd2015
- Recycling Equipment Engineering Limited2016
- Supa-Kleen Services Limited1995
- UK Compactors and Balers Ltd.2016
- Cheshire Lift Services Widnes Ltd2012
- Edh Aero Engineering Ltd2026
- Jes Refrigeration Limited2002
- JH Blade Repair Ltd2022
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Frequently asked questions
When are Orchard Fire and Security Limited's accounts due?
Orchard Fire and Security Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 June 2027 (in 260 days), covering the period to 30 September 2026.
When is Orchard Fire and Security Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 30 September 2026 is due at HMRC by 30 September 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 July 2027.
Is Orchard Fire and Security Limited still trading?
Orchard Fire and Security 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 Orchard Fire and Security Limited do?
Orchard Fire and Security Limited is registered under Installation of industrial machinery and equipment (SIC 33200).
How old is Orchard Fire and Security Limited?
Orchard Fire and Security Limited was incorporated on 20 January 1986, 40 years ago.
What is the penalty if Orchard Fire and Security 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 Orchard Fire and Security 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.