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- The Childrens Playground Company Limited
The Childrens Playground Company Limited
- Company number
- 04349835
- Incorporated
- 9 Jan 200224 years trading
- Registered office
- Unit 8, Lymedale Court Dalewood Road, Lymedale Business Park, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 9QH
- Nature of business
- Other construction installation
The Childrens Playground Company Limited is a 24-year-old private limited company registered in Newcastle under Lyme, company number 04349835, one of 8 installation companies (insulation, lifts, shutters and similar) in Newcastle under Lyme. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 January 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 30 April 2026 is due at HMRC on 30 April 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 £2,175 (+1.4%) on the year before, to £160K.
- Net assets rose in 7 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £454K against £298K owed within a year: 1.5 times cover.
- 3 employees on average, up from 2 the year before.
- 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 Apr 2025 | £160K | £21 | £454K | £298K | 3 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £158K | £11K | £445K | £292K | 2 |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £151K | £83 | £435K | £289K | 2 |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £150K | £1,463 | £390K | £247K | 2 |
| 30 Apr 2021 | £148K | £2,679 | £367K | £226K | 2 |
| 30 Apr 2020 | £229K | £75 | £78K | £144K | 4 |
| 30 Apr 2019 | £234K | £2,575 | £150K | £77K | 4 |
| 30 Apr 2018 | £234K | £99K | £170K | £57K | 2 |
| 30 Apr 2017 | £234K | £12K | £123K | £102K | 2 |
| 30 Apr 2016 | £232K | £2,194 | £525K | £306K |
Public contracts won
The Childrens Playground Company Limited has 2 public sector contract awards on record; the ones with their own published value total £227K, from 2023 to 2025. Source: Contracts Finder and Find a Tender award notices.
Awards by year
Main buyers
- Yate Town Council2 awards
| Buyer | Contract | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yate Town Council | Brinsham Play Area - Refurbishment | £135K | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Yate Town Council | Kingsgate Park Refurbishment (Phase 1) - Timer Play Equipment | £92K | 9 Feb 2023 |
Where The Childrens Playground Company Limited is registered
The registered office is in Newcastle under Lyme (ST5), in the Newcastle-under-Lyme local authority area, West Midlands. Show ST5 9QH on a map.
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What happens if The Childrens Playground Company 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 January 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Feb 2027 to 28 Feb 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Mar 2027 to 30 Apr 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 May 2027 to 31 Jul 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Aug 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 May 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jul 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Oct 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Apr 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
- 04349835
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 9 January 2002 (24 years ago)
- Registered office
- Unit 8, Lymedale Court Dalewood Road, Lymedale Business Park, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 9QH
- Nature of business
- Other construction installation (SIC 43290)
- Year end
- 30 April (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Unaudited abridged
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 April 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 9 January 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 1 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 The Childrens Playground Company Limited's accounts due?
The Childrens Playground Company Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 January 2027 (in 110 days), covering the period to 30 April 2026.
When is The Childrens Playground Company Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 30 April 2026 is due at HMRC by 30 April 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 February 2027.
Is The Childrens Playground Company Limited still trading?
The Childrens Playground Company 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 The Childrens Playground Company Limited do?
The Childrens Playground Company Limited is registered under Other construction installation (SIC 43290).
How old is The Childrens Playground Company Limited?
The Childrens Playground Company Limited was incorporated on 9 January 2002, 24 years ago.
Has The Childrens Playground Company Limited won public sector contracts?
Yes. The Childrens Playground Company Limited has 2 contract awards from public bodies on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender (those with their own published value total £227K), most recently from Yate Town Council.
What is the penalty if The Childrens Playground Company 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 The Childrens Playground Company 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.