Church View (Murton): who runs it and who owns the operator
Church View (Murton) (Seaham, 42 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 22 February 2024. It is run by Strong Life Care (Church View) Limited (company 16237741, active), which is owned by Banwait Group Holdings Limited (11464709). Above Banwait Group Holdings Limited, the persons with significant control are individuals (names not shown here). 2 of its 2 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 12 June 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Seaham, SR7 9PG (County Durham) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 22 February 2024 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 31 October 2025 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 12 June 2026 (“Church View Care Home”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Strong Life Care (church View) Limited | 16237741 | Active |
| Owner | Banwait Group Holdings Limited | 11464709 | Active |
Above Banwait Group 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 | 7 February 2025 |
| Latest accounts made up to | — |
| Next accounts due by | 7 February 2027 |
| Charges registered | 2: 2 outstanding, 0 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 31 October 2025 |
| 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.