Market Place: who runs it and who owns the operator
Market Place (Coleford, 2 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 9 November 2018. It is run by Step-A-Side Care Limited (company 04431733, active), which is owned by Forest Steps Limited (08283551). Above Forest Steps Limited, the persons with significant control are individuals (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 30 April 2025. 6 of its 9 registered charges are outstanding. Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Coleford, GL16 8AA (Gloucestershire) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 9 November 2018 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 20 January 2011 |
| 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) | Step-A-Side Care Limited | 04431733 | Active |
| Owner | Forest Steps Limited | 08283551 | Active |
Above Forest Steps Limited, the persons with significant control are individuals (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 | 3 May 2002 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 30 April 2025 (total exemption full) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 January 2027 |
| Charges registered | 9: 6 outstanding, 3 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 4 July 2014 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Barclays Bank 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.
The CQC rating is from a report published in 2018; the home may have changed since.