Alston House: who runs it and who owns the operator
Alston House (Leicester, 19 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 28 November 2024. It is run by S4 Care Ltd (company 11342523, active), which is owned by Charnwood Group Holdings Ltd (10342905). Above Charnwood Group Holdings Ltd, the persons with significant control are individuals (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 May 2025. 2 of its 2 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 26 June 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Leicester, LE2 8BL (Leicester) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 28 November 2024 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 25 January 2019 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 26 June 2026 (“Alston House”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | S4 Care Ltd | 11342523 | Active |
| Owner | Charnwood Group Holdings Ltd | 10342905 | Active |
Above Charnwood Group Holdings Ltd, 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 | 2 May 2018 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 May 2025 (audit exemption subsidiary) |
| Next accounts due by | 28 February 2027 |
| Charges registered | 2: 2 outstanding, 0 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 1 June 2026 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Barclays Bank PLC; Barclays Bank PLC as Lender |
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.