The Poplars: who runs it and who owns the operator
The Poplars (Stoke On Trent, 33 beds) is rated Requires improvement by CQC, in a report published on 29 November 2022. It is run by The Poplars Limited (company 04160329, active), which is owned by Solace Homes Limited (10893000). Above Solace Homes Limited, the persons with significant control are individuals (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 March 2026. 1 of its 1 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 17 February 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Stoke On Trent, ST7 8BA (Staffordshire) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Requires improvement, report published 29 November 2022 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 17 January 2011 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 17 February 2026 (“THE POPLARS RETIREMENT HOME”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | The Poplars Limited | 04160329 | Active |
| Owner | Solace Homes Limited | 10893000 | Active |
Above Solace Homes 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 | 14 February 2001 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 March 2026 (total exemption full) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 December 2027 |
| Charges registered | 1: 1 outstanding, 0 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 7 December 2018 |
| 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.