Somerleigh Court Ltd: care homes and who is behind them
Somerleigh Court Ltd runs 2 care homes in England with 89 beds (CQC register, ): none rated yet. It is company 04286432 (active). It is owned by Welford FH Limited (16836496), which is owned by Welford FH Topco Limited (17259524), which is owned by Welford 8 Limited (16833530). Above Welford 8 Limited, the persons with significant control are an individual (names not shown here). Latest accounts are made up to 31 May 2025. It has 1 outstanding charge registered (of 8 in total). Kitchen food hygiene: 2 of 2 homes with a matched rating score 5. Sources: CQC, Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Somerleigh Court Ltd | 04286432 | Active |
| Owner | Welford FH Limited | 16836496 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Welford FH Topco Limited | 17259524 | Active |
| Owner of the level above (1 of 2 corporate controllers) | Welford 8 Limited | 16833530 | Active |
Above Welford 8 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 | 12 September 2001 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 May 2025 (medium) |
| Next accounts due by | 28 February 2027 |
| Charges registered | 8: 1 outstanding, 7 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 19 August 2026 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | National Westminster Bank PLC as Security Agent |
Status and accounts dates: Companies House company data of 1 November 2026. Charges: Companies House charges register.
Its care homes ()
| Home | Council | Beds | CQC rating | Food hygiene |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerleigh Court Dorchester | Dorset | 40 | Not Rated | 5 |
| Aspen Grange Care Home Braintree | Essex | 49 | Not yet rated | 5 |
CQC rating: latest overall rating and the year its report was published. Food hygiene: Food Standards Agency rating (0–5) of the kitchen at the home's postcode with a matching name; 2 of 2 homes matched, 2 rated 5.
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.