Clifton Lawns: who runs it and who owns the operator
Clifton Lawns (Darwen, 20 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 6 July 2019. It is run by Oakleaf Care Limited (company 06740350, active), which is owned by Clifton Lawns Ltd (12245185), which is owned by Dfsl Holdings Ltd (09561893). Above Dfsl Holdings Ltd, the persons with significant control are an individual (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 May 2026. 1 of its 1 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 2 September 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Darwen, BB3 1HL (Blackburn with Darwen) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 6 July 2019 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 27 January 2011 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 2 September 2026 (“Clifton Lawns”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Oakleaf Care Limited | 06740350 | Active |
| Owner | Clifton Lawns Ltd | 12245185 | Active |
| Owner of the level above (1 of 2 corporate controllers) | Dfsl Holdings Ltd | 09561893 | Active |
Above Dfsl Holdings Ltd, 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 | 4 November 2008 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 May 2026 (unaudited abridged) |
| Next accounts due by | 29 February 2028 |
| Charges registered | 1: 1 outstanding, 0 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 15 September 2010 |
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.