Vinegar House: who runs it and who owns the operator
Vinegar House (Derby, 13 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 24 October 2019. It is run by BrownFox Quality Care Limited (company 08034775, active), which is owned by Prime Life Limited (02779611), which is owned by Dmwsl 532 Limited (05995787). Above Dmwsl 532 Limited, the persons with significant control are individuals (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 30 September 2025. 3 of its 4 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 23 September 2024). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Derby, DE22 1GJ (Derby) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 24 October 2019 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 30 August 2012 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 23 September 2024 (“Vinegar House”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Brownfox Quality Care Limited | 08034775 | Active |
| Owner | Prime Life Limited | 02779611 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Dmwsl 532 Limited | 05995787 | Active |
Above Dmwsl 532 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 2012 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 30 September 2025 (small) |
| Next accounts due by | 30 June 2027 |
| Charges registered | 4: 3 outstanding, 1 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 31 July 2024 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Barclays Bank PLC in Its Capacity as 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.
The CQC rating is from a report published in 2019; the home may have changed since.