Thorncliffe House: who runs it and who owns the operator
Thorncliffe House (Sunderland, 24 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 6 October 2026. It is run by Thorncliffe Care Limited (company 06388987, active), which is owned by Hark Group Holdings Ltd (12629392). Above Hark Group Holdings Ltd, the persons with significant control are individuals (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 May 2025. 2 of its 2 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 30 July 2025). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Sunderland, SR2 7LA (Sunderland) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 6 October 2026 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 19 January 2011 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 30 July 2025 (“Thorncliffe House”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Thorncliffe Care Limited | 06388987 | Active |
| Owner | Hark Group Holdings Ltd | 12629392 | Active |
Above Hark Group Holdings Ltd, 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 | 3 October 2007 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 May 2025 (total exemption full) |
| Next accounts due by | 28 February 2027 |
| Charges registered | 2: 2 outstanding, 0 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 17 July 2024 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Allica Bank 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.