Spencer House: who runs it and who owns the operator
Spencer House (Birchington, 25 beds) is rated Requires improvement by CQC, in a report published on 18 August 2022. It is run by Covenant Mission Care Ltd (company 12484192, active), which is owned by Hope Care Limited (06253017). Above Hope Care Limited, the persons with significant control are an individual (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 October 2025. 2 of its 3 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 10 September 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Birchington, CT7 9EZ (Kent) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Requires improvement, report published 18 August 2022 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 5 May 2021 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 10 September 2026 (“Spencer House Nursing Home”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Covenant Mission Care Ltd | 12484192 | Active |
| Owner | Hope Care Limited | 06253017 | Active |
Above Hope Care Limited, 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 | 26 February 2020 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 October 2025 (total exemption full) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 July 2027 |
| Charges registered | 3: 2 outstanding, 1 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 2 March 2025 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Barclays Security Trustee Limited |
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.