# E.S. GAINFORD & SON LTD. (04754693)

> E.S. GAINFORD & SON LTD. is an active (proposal to strike off) private limited company (company number 04754693) incorporated on 6 May 2003, registered in Cumbria. Its registered activity is other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets (SIC 47990). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 October 2025, showing net assets of −£2,748 and cash of £1,463, with 0 employees on average. Net assets fell 117% on the prior period (£16k).

- Status: Active - Proposal to Strike off
- Incorporated: 2003-05-06
- Registered office: Cumbria, CA20 1DN
- SIC 47990: Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets
- Next accounts due: 2027-07-31
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-05-20
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the bottom quarter of 3,427 comparable companies in Other (median £1,831, upper quartile £39k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-31 | −£2,748 | £1,463 | £573 | — | — | — | 0 |
| 2024-10-31 | £16k | £19k | £567 | — | — | — | 0 |

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## Filing and accounts signals (facts, not a rating)

- Net assets below zero: Net assets £-2,748 at 31 October 2025
- Net assets down 25% or more on the prior period: -116.8% vs prior period
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 6 May 2003
- Register status is not Active: Active - Proposal to Strike off

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## Persons with significant control

- Mr John Edward Gainford — owns 75–100% of shares, since 2016-07-01

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