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J. A. B. SHORT, LIMITED
Companies House no. 00420353CHESTERFIELD
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J. A. B. SHORT, LIMITED (Companies House 00420353) is a private limited company based in CHESTERFIELD, trading for 80 years. Primary SIC activity: 41100 - Development of building projects. The most recent accounts were filed on 2025-03-31. A paid RecoupIQ report brings together director, filing, financial, and public-register evidence to show what deserves attention and what should be verified before you commit.
Register status
Active
Companies House record
Register age
80 years
Since 1946-09-27
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Evidence availability score
90/100
Broad evidence set. 6 of 7 defined modules assessed. This is not a credit score, probability of default, or clearance to trade. Source: 21 Aug 2026.
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Companies House officer record
SHORT, JAMES RICHARD BURKITT
director · appointed 2023-10-16
SHORT, JOHN ANTHONY BURKITT
director · appointed 1991-11-15
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Status
Active
Type
Private Limited Company
Incorporated
1946-09-27 (80 years)
Registered Address
33 THE BRIDGE BUSINESS CENTRE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 9FG
Industry (SIC)
41100 - Development of building projects
41202 - Construction of domestic buildings
Last Accounts Filed
2025-03-31(TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL)
Accounts Due
2026-12-31
Confirmation Statement
Due 2026-11-16(last filed 2025-11-02)
Charges Registered
0 outstanding of 36 total· 36 satisfied
Accounts Age
Filed 17 months ago
Filed Financials · 2025-03-31
Total Assets
£2,530,128
Fixed Assets
£1,919,866
Net Assets
£2,387,137
Cash Position
£434,526
Trade Debtors
£175,236
Employees
6
Source: filed accounts (iXBRL). Full financial analysis available in a paid report.
Persons with Significant Control
Mr John Anthony Burkitt Short
25-50%Individual
Mr James Richard Burkitt Short
25-50%Individual
Mr John Anthony Burkitt Short
25-50%Individual
Short Trustees Limited
25-50%Corporate
Short Trustees Limited
25-50%Corporate
Mr James Richard Burkitt Short
25-50%Individual
Source: Companies House PSC register. Full ownership chain analysis available in a paid report.
Evidence boundary
The 90/100 score measures evidence availability only. Missing evidence is not treated as low risk. Source date: 21 Aug 2026.
Company Profile
J. A. B. SHORT, LIMITED is a long-established private limited company based in CHESTERFIELD, incorporated in September 1946 and 80 years on the register. Its primary registered activity is development of building projects.
Filing obligations are in order: accounts were last filed 17 months ago, and the confirmation statement is up to date.
The most recently filed accounts show net assets of £2,387,137, cash of £434,526, 6 employees for the period ending 2025-03-31.
On charges and ownership: 36 charges registered (0 outstanding); 6 persons with significant control recorded (Mr John Anthony Burkitt Short, Mr James Richard Burkitt Short and 4 more).
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Source: Companies House public register, filed accounts (iXBRL), The Gazette, and HMRC. Updated daily.
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