Fordrough Cottage: who runs it and who owns the operator
Fordrough Cottage (Birmingham, 4 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 5 November 2022. It is run by Forward Plus West Midlands Ltd (company 10940146, active), which is owned by Dovecote Care Ltd. The register names Dovecote Care Ltd (number not given) as owner, but it could not be followed further. The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 March 2025. 3 of its 5 registered charges are outstanding. Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Birmingham, B31 3PU (Birmingham) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 5 November 2022 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 12 September 2018 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | no matching kitchen found at this postcode |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Forward Plus West Midlands Ltd. | 10940146 | Active |
| Owner | Dovecote Care Ltd | — | — |
The register names Dovecote Care Ltd (number not given) as owner, but it could not be followed further.
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 | 31 August 2017 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 March 2025 (small) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 December 2026 |
| Charges registered | 5: 3 outstanding, 2 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 19 July 2024 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Barclays Bank PLC (As Security Agent); Clydesdale Bank PLC (Trading as Both Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank) |
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.