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- W.S. Howe and Co. (Wellingborough) Limited
W.S. Howe and Co. (Wellingborough) Limited
- Company number
- 01244778
- Incorporated
- 17 Feb 197650 years trading
- Registered office
- 17 Faraday Court, Park Farm Industrial Estate, Wellingborough, NN8 6XY
- Nature of business
- Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation
W.S. Howe and Co. (Wellingborough) Limited is a 50-year-old private limited company registered in Wellingborough, company number 01244778, one of 60 plumbing and heating companies in Wellingborough. 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 down £16K (-7.6%) on the year before, to £193K.
- Net assets rose in 4 of 7 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £223K against £50K owed within a year: 4.4 times cover.
- 8 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 8 years, 2019 to 2026.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | £193K | £169K | £223K | £50K | 8 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | £209K | £209K | £263K | £70K | 8 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £212K | £183K | £266K | £68K | 6 |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £187K | £181K | £240K | £65K | 6 |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £185K | £169K | £250K | £72K | 7 |
| 30 Apr 2021 | £176K | £135K | £221K | £54K | 8 |
| 30 Apr 2020 | £201K | £150K | £246K | £58K | 7 |
| 30 Apr 2019 | £184K | £128K | £225K | £59K | 7 |
Where W.S. Howe and Co. (Wellingborough) Limited is registered
The registered office is in Wellingborough (NN8), in the North Northamptonshire local authority area, East Midlands. Show NN8 6XY on a map.
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What happens if W.S. Howe and Co. (Wellingborough) 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
- 01244778
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 17 February 1976 (50 years ago)
- Registered office
- 17 Faraday Court, Park Farm Industrial Estate, Wellingborough, NN8 6XY
- Nature of business
- Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation (SIC 43220)
- Year end
- 30 April (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 April 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 17 June 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 1 registered
Filing notes for plumbing and heating companies
Plumbing and heating companies frequently work under CIS for main contractors and also directly for homeowners, so turnover can mix CIS and non-CIS income.
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Frequently asked questions
When are W.S. Howe and Co. (Wellingborough) Limited's accounts due?
W.S. Howe and Co. (Wellingborough) 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 W.S. Howe and Co. (Wellingborough) 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 W.S. Howe and Co. (Wellingborough) Limited still trading?
W.S. Howe and Co. (Wellingborough) 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 W.S. Howe and Co. (Wellingborough) Limited do?
W.S. Howe and Co. (Wellingborough) Limited is registered under Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation (SIC 43220).
How old is W.S. Howe and Co. (Wellingborough) Limited?
W.S. Howe and Co. (Wellingborough) Limited was incorporated on 17 February 1976, 50 years ago.
What is the penalty if W.S. Howe and Co. (Wellingborough) 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.S. Howe and Co. (Wellingborough) 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.