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- W.C. Matthews & Son Limited
W.C. Matthews & Son Limited
- Company number
- 07380758
- Incorporated
- 20 Sep 201016 years trading
- Registered office
- 13 Church Street, Helston, TR13 8TD
- Nature of business
- Other building completion and finishing; Funeral and related activities
W.C. Matthews & Son Limited is a 16-year-old private limited company registered in Helston, company number 07380758, one of 10 building finishing companies in Helston. 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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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 £41K (+5.5%) on the year before, to £775K.
- Net assets rose in 7 of 8 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £806K against £48K owed within a year: more than 10 times cover.
- 6 employees on average, down from 9 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2014 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £775K | £692K | £806K | £48K | 6 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £735K | £655K | £744K | £29K | 9 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £694K | £667K | £762K | £74K | 9 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £613K | £505K | £654K | £54K | 9 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £559K | £471K | £591K | £43K | 9 |
| 31 Dec 2020 | £570K | £522K | £619K | £69K | 8 |
| 31 Dec 2019 | £542K | £474K | £597K | £75K | 12 |
| 31 Dec 2018 | £524K | £412K | £560K | £77K | 14 |
| 31 Dec 2015 | £258K | £156K | £310K | £79K | |
| 31 Dec 2014 | £195K | £135K | £238K | £62K |
Where W.C. Matthews & Son Limited is registered
The registered office is in Helston (TR13), in the Cornwall local authority area, South West. Show TR13 8TD on a map.
Other trade companies in TR13
- Mitchell's Automotive LtdMechanics and garages
- Helston Motor Company LimitedMechanics and garages
- Wibberley Renovations LtdFinishing trades
- Elite Airframe Solutions LimitedMachinery repair and installation
- KSS Contracts LtdBuilders
- Celtic Fencing Contracts LtdLandscapers and gardeners
- CCL Development LimitedBuilders
- Dry Tree Developments LtdProperty developers
Also registered at this address
12 other companies use the same registered office as W.C. Matthews & Son Limited.
- Bat Engineering (Cornwall) LtdProperty developers
- Beacon Plumbing & Heating LtdPlumbers and heating engineers
- Cat Car Sales LimitedMotor traders
- Cornwall Auto Technics LimitedMechanics and garages
- Dry Tree Developments LtdProperty developers
- E.R. Jenkin & Sons LimitedBuilders
- Hoskin Plumbing & Heating LtdPlumbers and heating engineers
- Lizard Yacht Services LtdMachinery repair and installation
- M & N Construction Helston LtdBuilders
- Shore Fix Construction LimitedBuilders
- Swo Autos LtdMotor traders
- Timber and Stone LimitedBuilders
What happens if W.C. Matthews & Son 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
- 07380758
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 20 September 2010 (16 years ago)
- Registered office
- 13 Church Street, Helston, TR13 8TD
- Nature of business
- Other building completion and finishing (SIC 43390)
Funeral and related activities (SIC 96030) - Year end
- 31 December (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 December 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 20 September 2025
Filing notes for building finishing companies
Finishing trade companies cover a wide range of work. Most are micro-entities with simple accounts and a straightforward CT600.
Similar companies in Helston
Other active building finishing companies registered in Helston.
- Wibberley Renovations Ltd2026
- Young & Co Building Contractors Limited2025
- A Evans Builders Limited2011
- A J Francis Building Contractors Ltd2021
- Cober Valley Construction Limited2024
- Duke Stone of Cornwall Ltd2014
- Nick Sturmy Limited2002
- Painless Fittings Limited2006
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Frequently asked questions
When are W.C. Matthews & Son Limited's accounts due?
W.C. Matthews & Son Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 September 2027 (in 352 days), covering the period to 31 December 2026.
When is W.C. Matthews & Son 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 W.C. Matthews & Son Limited still trading?
W.C. Matthews & Son Limited is listed as active on the Companies House register (checked 13 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 W.C. Matthews & Son Limited do?
W.C. Matthews & Son Limited is registered under Other building completion and finishing (SIC 43390); Funeral and related activities (SIC 96030).
How old is W.C. Matthews & Son Limited?
W.C. Matthews & Son Limited was incorporated on 20 September 2010, 16 years ago.
What is the penalty if W.C. Matthews & Son 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 W.C. Matthews & Son Limited on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026, rechecked 13 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.