Howson Care Centre: who runs it and who owns the operator
Howson Care Centre (Gainsborough, 83 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 30 July 2026. It is run by Howson Care Centre Limited (company 03264640, active), which is owned by Villecourt Limited (07234867). Above Villecourt 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. 2 of its 5 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 13 April 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Gainsborough, DN21 5JU (Lincolnshire) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 30 July 2026 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 11 January 2011 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 13 April 2026 (“Howson Care Centre Ltd”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Howson Care Centre Limited | 03264640 | Active |
| Owner | Villecourt Limited | 07234867 | Active |
Above Villecourt 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 | 17 October 1996 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 March 2025 (unaudited abridged) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 December 2026 |
| Charges registered | 5: 2 outstanding, 3 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 21 December 2010 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
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.