Willows Care Southern Limited: who runs it and who owns the operator
Willows Care Southern Limited (Margate, 40 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 28 April 2025. It is run by Willows Care Southern Limited (company 14645307, active), which is owned by Afir Homes Ltd (14372024). Above Afir Homes Ltd, the persons with significant control are individuals (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 December 2024. 4 of its 4 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 8 October 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Margate, CT9 2LL (Kent) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 28 April 2025 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 15 November 2023 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 8 October 2026 (“The Willows Care Centre”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Willows Care Southern Limited | 14645307 | Active |
| Owner | Afir Homes Ltd | 14372024 | Active |
Above Afir Homes 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 | 7 February 2023 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 December 2024 (unaudited abridged) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 December 2026 |
| Charges registered | 4: 4 outstanding, 0 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 17 April 2024 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Allica Bank Limited; Summus Fund S.A. Sicav-Raif |
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.