Knowle Court: who runs it and who owns the operator
Knowle Court (Huddersfield, 22 beds) is rated Requires improvement by CQC, in a report published on 13 October 2026. It is run by Knowle Court Limited (company 05353056, active), which is owned by Harchester Limited (16524475). Above Harchester Limited, the persons with significant control are individuals (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 March 2025. 2 of its 3 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 26 January 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Huddersfield, HD7 4AN (Kirklees) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Requires improvement, report published 13 October 2026 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 15 December 2010 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 26 January 2026 (“Knowle court care home”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Knowle Court Limited | 05353056 | Active |
| Owner | Harchester Limited | 16524475 | Active |
Above Harchester 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 | 4 February 2005 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 March 2025 (total exemption full) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 December 2026 |
| Charges registered | 3: 2 outstanding, 1 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 28 October 2025 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Atom 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.