# J. & W.S. CONTRACTS LIMITED (SC183174)

> J. & W.S. CONTRACTS LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number SC183174) incorporated on 20 February 1998, registered in Glasgow. Its registered activity is construction of commercial buildings (SIC 41201). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 30 April 2025, showing net assets of £9,164 and cash of £182k, with 15 employees on average. Net assets rose 228% on the prior period (£2,791).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 1998-02-20
- Registered office: Glasgow, G2 4TP
- SIC 41201: Construction of commercial buildings
- Next accounts due: 2027-01-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-03-06
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the lower half of 330 comparable companies in Glasgow (median £12k, upper quartile £76k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-30 | £9,164 | £182k | £189k | — | — | — | 15 |
| 2024-04-30 | £2,791 | £8,661 | £319k | — | — | — | 17 |

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

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £9,164 at 30 April 2025
- Net assets up 10% or more on the prior period: +228.3% vs prior period
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £181,745
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 20 February 1998

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## Persons with significant control

- Mr James Brown Short — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights, since 2016-07-01
- Mr William John Short — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights, since 2016-07-01

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Source: Companies House register snapshot 2026-08-31, Open Government Licence v3.0. Information may have changed since that date and is not advice or a credit reference; check the official record before relying on it. Official record: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/SC183174
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