Cedar Lodge Care Home: who runs it and who owns the operator
Cedar Lodge Care Home (Reading, 45 beds) is rated not yet rated. It is run by EQ Operations Whitchurch-on-Thames Limited (company 13380735, active), which is owned by Bczx Whitchurch-On-Thames Holdings Limited (15710728), which is owned by Buckworth Zephyr Limited (15714936), which is owned by Buckworth Capital Ltd (12915699). Above Buckworth Capital Ltd, the persons with significant control are an individual (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 December 2025. 1 of its 4 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 24 July 2025). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Reading, RG8 7EJ (Oxfordshire) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Not yet rated · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 28 August 2026 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 24 July 2025 (“Cedar Lodge”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | EQ Operations Whitchurch-On-Thames Limited | 13380735 | Active |
| Owner | Bczx Whitchurch-On-Thames Holdings Limited | 15710728 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Buckworth Zephyr Limited | 15714936 | Active |
| Owner of the level above (1 of 2 corporate controllers) | Buckworth Capital Ltd | 12915699 | Active |
Above Buckworth Capital Ltd, 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 | 6 May 2021 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 December 2025 (small) |
| Next accounts due by | 30 September 2027 |
| Charges registered | 4: 1 outstanding, 3 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 5 June 2026 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Barclays Bank PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties |
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.