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Thornley's Ltd
Thornley's Ltd is a 18-year-old private limited company registered in Preston, company number 06538377, one of 272 vehicle repair garages in Preston. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 November 2026, and the CT600 for the period to 28 February 2026 is due at HMRC on 28 February 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 28 February 2025, as filed at Companies House.
Thornley's Ltd 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 up £6,198 (+16.7%) on the year before, to £43K.
- Net assets rose in 6 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £62K against £299 owed within a year: more than 10 times cover.
- 1 employee on average, up from 0 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2015 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2025 | £43K | £1,659 | £62K | £299 | 1 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | £37K | £361 | £58K | £1,014 | 0 |
| 28 Feb 2023 | £35K | £6,148 | £53K | 0 | |
| 28 Feb 2022 | £34K | £2,003 | £61K | 0 | |
| 28 Feb 2021 | £36K | £9,043 | £68K | £15K | 3 |
| 28 Feb 2020 | £30K | £2,868 | £25K | £8,439 | 3 |
| 31 Aug 2018 | £50K | £2,385 | £41K | £10K | 2 |
| 31 Aug 2017 | £50K | £9,944 | £45K | £15K | 4 |
| 31 Aug 2016 | £49K | £15K | £43K | £15K | 4 |
| 31 Aug 2015 | £39K | £12K | £27K | £8,901 |
Where Thornley's Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Preston (PR5), in the South Ribble local authority area, North West. Show PR5 4JN on a map.
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Also registered at this address
1 other company uses the same registered office as Thornley's Ltd.
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What happens if Thornley's Ltd 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 November 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Dec 2026 to 31 Dec 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jan 2027 to 28 Feb 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Mar 2027 to 31 May 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jun 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Mar 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 28 May 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 28 Aug 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 28 Feb 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
- 06538377
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 18 March 2008 (18 years ago)
- Registered office
- Thornley's Garage Chorley Road, Walton-Le-Dale, Preston, PR5 4JN
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 28 February (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 28 February 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 24 September 2025
Filing notes for vehicle repair garages
Garages hold parts stock and often own diagnostic equipment and ramps, which qualify for capital allowances.
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Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Preston.
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- Tramway Garage Limited2023
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- Universal Window Tinting and Detailing Limited2017
- Vehicle Care Solutions Ltd2014
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Frequently asked questions
When are Thornley's Ltd's accounts due?
Thornley's Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 November 2026 (in 49 days), covering the period to 28 February 2026.
When is Thornley's Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 28 February 2026 is due at HMRC by 28 February 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 December 2026.
Is Thornley's Ltd still trading?
Thornley's Ltd is listed as active on the Companies House register (checked 12 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 Thornley's Ltd do?
Thornley's Ltd is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is Thornley's Ltd?
Thornley's Ltd was incorporated on 18 March 2008, 18 years ago.
What is the penalty if Thornley's Ltd 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 Thornley's Ltd on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026, rechecked 12 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.