Kingfisher Court: who runs it and who owns the operator
Kingfisher Court (Southampton, 39 beds) is rated Requires improvement by CQC, in a report published on 27 July 2023. It is run by Dolphin Care Limited (company 10650613, active), which is owned by Dolphin Homes (holdings) Limited (07221367), which is owned by Bgf Nominees Limited (10007355), which is owned by Bgf Group PLC (10657226), which is owned by Barclays Funds Investments Limited (04002470), which is owned by Barclays Equity Holdings Limited (02569002), which is owned by Barclays Principal Investments Limited (08116604), which is owned by Barclays PLC (00048839). No persons with significant control are registered for Barclays PLC. The operator's latest accounts are made up to 30 June 2025. 6 of its 8 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 3 (inspected 16 September 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Southampton, SO52 9LP (Hampshire) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Requires improvement, report published 27 July 2023 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 6 November 2017 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 3, inspected 16 September 2026 (“Kingfisher Court Dolphin Care”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Dolphin Care Limited | 10650613 | Active |
| Owner | Dolphin Homes (holdings) Limited | 07221367 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Bgf Nominees Limited | 10007355 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Bgf Group PLC | 10657226 | Active |
| Owner of the level above (1 of 4 corporate controllers) | Barclays Funds Investments Limited | 04002470 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Barclays Equity Holdings Limited | 02569002 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Barclays Principal Investments Limited | 08116604 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Barclays PLC | 00048839 | Active |
No persons with significant control are registered for Barclays PLC.
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 | 3 March 2017 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 30 June 2025 (audit exemption subsidiary) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 March 2027 |
| Charges registered | 8: 6 outstanding, 2 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 2 October 2025 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Clydesdale Bank PLC (Trading Virgin Money); Clydesdale Bank PLC (Trading as Both Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank) |
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.