Howgate House: who runs it and who owns the operator
Howgate House (Bradford, 55 beds) is rated Requires improvement by CQC, in a report published on 6 December 2019. It is run by Strong Life Care (Howgate House) Limited (company 14208039, active), which is owned by Strong Life Care (op Co) Holdings Limited (17147786), 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). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 30 September 2025. 0 of its 1 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 4 (inspected 4 August 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Bradford, BD10 9RD (Bradford) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Requires improvement, report published 6 December 2019 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 3 September 2026 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 4, inspected 4 August 2026 (“Howgate House Care Home”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Strong Life Care (howgate House) Limited | 14208039 | Active |
| Owner | Strong Life Care (op Co) Holdings Limited | 17147786 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | 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 | 1 July 2022 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 30 September 2025 (dormant) |
| Next accounts due by | 30 June 2027 |
| Charges registered | 1: 0 outstanding, 1 satisfied |
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.