Broomfield Village Care Home: who runs it and who owns the operator
Broomfield Village Care Home (Chelmsford, 137 beds) is rated not yet rated. It is run by Principle Care Homes Chelmsford Limited (company 12714028, active), which is owned by Principle Care Homes (cm1) Limited (12710697), which is owned by First Chelmsford Care Limited (12701824). Above First Chelmsford Care Limited, the persons with significant control are an individual (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 March 2025. 1 of its 1 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 1 July 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Chelmsford, CM1 7AL (Essex) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Not yet rated · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 20 December 2024 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 1 July 2026 (“Principle Care Homes”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Principle Care Homes (chelmsford) Limited | 12714028 | Active |
| Owner | Principle Care Homes (cm1) Limited | 12710697 | Active |
| Owner of the level above (1 of 2 corporate controllers) | First Chelmsford Care Limited | 12701824 | Active |
Above First Chelmsford Care Limited, the persons with significant control are an individual (names not shown here).
Persons with significant control as registered at Companies House on 7 November 2026. Where a company has several corporate controllers, the one with the most kinds of control is followed.
Accounts and charges of the operator
| Company status | Active Private Limited Company |
|---|---|
| Incorporated | 2 July 2020 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 March 2025 (small) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 December 2026 |
| Charges registered | 1: 1 outstanding, 0 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 26 May 2023 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Coutts & Company |
Status and accounts dates: Companies House company data of 1 November 2026. Charges: Companies House charges register.
These are facts from public registers, not a judgement of financial risk. An outstanding charge is usually a loan secured on property, which is normal for care homes. Ownership is the chain of corporate persons with significant control as filed at Companies House; filings can lag behind real changes. Names of individuals are not shown.