The Willows: who runs it and who owns the operator
The Willows (Stoke On Trent, 12 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 7 August 2018. It is run by Independent Support Limited (company 08681271, active), which is owned by Charles Wainwright Developments Limited (08493102), which is owned by Charles Wainwright Holdings Limited (15482539). Above Charles Wainwright Holdings Limited, the persons with significant control are an individual (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 30 September 2025. 1 of its 5 registered charges are outstanding. Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Stoke On Trent, ST6 7EZ (Stoke-on-Trent) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 7 August 2018 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 28 August 2015 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | no matching kitchen found at this postcode |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Independent Support Limited | 08681271 | Active |
| Owner | Charles Wainwright Developments Limited | 08493102 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Charles Wainwright Holdings Limited | 15482539 | Active |
Above Charles Wainwright Holdings 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 | 9 September 2013 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 30 September 2025 (total exemption full) |
| Next accounts due by | 26 June 2027 |
| Charges registered | 5: 1 outstanding, 4 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 7 November 2025 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Together Commercial Finance 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.
The CQC rating is from a report published in 2018; the home may have changed since.