Ivy House: who runs it and who owns the operator
Ivy House (Hull, 5 beds) is rated Requires improvement by CQC, in a report published on 12 May 2022. It is run by Harkins Care Ltd (company 11558722, active), which is owned by Blu Trust. The chain ends with Blu Trust, a company registered outside the UK. The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 August 2025. It has no charges registered. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 27 November 2024). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Hull, HU8 9ST (Kingston upon Hull, City of) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Requires improvement, report published 12 May 2022 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 19 September 2019 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 27 November 2024 (“Harkins Care Ltd”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Harkins Care Ltd | 11558722 | Active |
| Owner | Blu Trust | — | registered outside the UK |
The chain ends with Blu Trust, a company registered outside the UK.
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 September 2018 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 August 2025 (unaudited abridged) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 May 2027 |
| Charges registered | 0 |
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.