Care homes operator goes into administration

A care group that supports vulnerable adults has gone into administration, the Charity Commission has announced.

William Blake House - which runs four care homes for adults with learning disabilities in Blakesley, Northamptonshire - is currently under investigation for "serious concerns around possible financial mismanagement".

William Blake House has been contacted for comment.

Amy Spiller, head of investigations at the Charity Commission, said administration would provide "a breathing space" for William Blake House.

The charity, which was registered in 2001, first came to the commission's attention in November 2025 over "financial and governance concerns".

In February, a compliance case opened by the commission into William Blake House was escalated due to "serious concerns around possible financial mismanagement".

It then opened a statutory inquiry in March after appointing an interim manager, assessing the charity's finances and governance.

Following the assessment, the interim manager concluded that administration was necessary to protect residents and manage financial affairs.

The charity owed more than £1.5m to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) as of June 2025.

After applying to the High Court to place the charity into administration on Monday, S&W Partners LLP were appointed as joint administrators of the charity on Wednesday.

Spiller added: "Continuity of care is a priority, and efforts are being made by all involved to minimise disruption as much as possible.

"We are monitoring events closely as part of our ongoing inquiry."

The Charity Commission said a report would be published at the conclusion of the inquiry, detailing findings, conclusions, and any regulatory action.

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