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Rappel Limited
Rappel Limited is a 11-year-old private limited company registered in Ellesmere Port, company number 09746605, one of 23 specialist construction companies in Ellesmere Port. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 September 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 December 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 December 2027.
Key dates
Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.
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Financial snapshot, 2025
From the balance sheet at 31 December 2025, as filed at Companies House.
Rappel Limited over the years
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 £38K (-48.2%) on the year before, to £41K.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £329K against £334K owed within a year: 1.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £41K | £42K | £329K | £334K | 0 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £79K | £68K | £231K | £195K | 5 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £41K | £3,227 | £244K | £200K | 4 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £1,851 | £54K | £75K | £59K | 2 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £28K | £62K | £128K | £91K | 2 |
| 31 Oct 2020 | £28K | £19K | £126K | £109K | 2 |
| 31 Oct 2019 | £25K | £21K | £55K | £42K | |
| 31 Oct 2018 | £21K | £12K | £47K | £41K | 2 |
| 31 Oct 2017 | £54K | £97K | £134K | £92K | 2 |
| 31 Oct 2016 | £1,175 | £17K | £25K | £26K |
Public contracts won
Rappel Limited has 9 public sector contract awards on record; the ones with their own published value total £590K, from 2023 to 2026. Source: Contracts Finder and Find a Tender award notices. 7 of these were matched by the company's exact name because the notice gave no company number.
| Buyer | Contract | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) | UKRI-5819 STFC RAL Antenna Works | £76K | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Northern Lighthouse Board | GB-Edinburgh: Refurbishment and redecoration of Lady Isle Lighthouse | £81K | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Plymouth Community Homes Limited | Rope Access Inspections and Repairs at Marlborough House | £50K | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Trinity House | GB-London: T0532 - Bartholomew Ledge Beacon Repairs | £140K | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Trinity House | T0422 - Sark Lighthouse Painting | £60K | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Trinity House | T0422 - Hanois Lighthouse Painting | £46K | 9 Jun 2024 |
| The Corporation of Trinity House | GB-LONDON: PO 177710 - Rappel Ltd - DGPS Antenna Removal - Flamborough Head | £43K | 19 Jan 2024 |
| University of Plymouth | Building work | £38K | 18 Aug 2023 |
| Trinity House | T0422 - Southwold Lighthouse Painting | £57K | 19 Apr 2023 |
Where Rappel Limited is registered
The registered office is in Ellesmere Port (CH65), in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area, North West. Show CH65 1AE on a map.
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What happens if Rappel 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 September 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Oct 2027 to 31 Oct 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Nov 2027 to 31 Dec 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Mar 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Apr 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jan 2028 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Mar 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Jun 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Dec 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
- 09746605
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 24 August 2015 (11 years ago)
- Registered office
- Unit 19 Pioneer Business Centre, North Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 1AE
- Nature of business
- Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999)
- Year end
- 31 December (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 December 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 23 August 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 1 registered
Filing notes for specialist construction companies
Specialist contractors often work under CIS for main contractors. Retentions held back by the customer still count towards turnover once the work is done.
Similar companies in Ellesmere Port
Other active specialist construction companies registered in Ellesmere Port.
- S B S Cheshire Ltd.2003
- Septic Tanks and Soakaways Limited2023
- Sureseal Waterproofing Ltd2025
- Valco Contractors Ltd2022
- Wrightway Plant Glazing & Repairs Limited2002
- WS Cladding Ltd2026
- Al&Ko Building Limited2020
- B.N.K Brickwork Ltd2025
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Frequently asked questions
When are Rappel Limited's accounts due?
Rappel Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 September 2027 (in 353 days), covering the period to 31 December 2026.
When is Rappel Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 December 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 December 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 October 2027.
Is Rappel Limited still trading?
Rappel 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 Rappel Limited do?
Rappel Limited is registered under Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999).
How old is Rappel Limited?
Rappel Limited was incorporated on 24 August 2015, 11 years ago.
Has Rappel Limited won public sector contracts?
Yes. Rappel Limited has 9 contract awards from public bodies on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender (those with their own published value total £590K), most recently from UK Research & Innovation (UKRI).
What is the penalty if Rappel 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 Rappel 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.