Merrivale Farm: who runs it and who owns the operator
Merrivale Farm (Ledbury, 9 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 13 August 2019. It is run by Alphagrange Limited (company 02011585, active), which is owned by C & J Armitage Holdings Limited (04794285). Above C & J Armitage Holdings Limited, the persons with significant control are individuals (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 March 2025. 2 of its 3 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 26 March 2012). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Ledbury, HR8 2RN (Herefordshire, County of) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 13 August 2019 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 19 November 2010 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 26 March 2012 (“Alphagrange Ltd”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Alphagrange Limited | 02011585 | Active |
| Owner | C & J Armitage Holdings Limited | 04794285 | Active |
Above C & J Armitage Holdings 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 | 18 April 1986 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 March 2025 (unaudited abridged) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 December 2026 |
| Charges registered | 3: 2 outstanding, 1 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 11 November 2003 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | National Westminster 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 2019; the home may have changed since.