The Spider’s Web – Easy Read Version

This is an easy listen/read version of The Spider’s Web.

This page explains how a group of companies connected to Moorview Care actually work together even though they try to hide this connection.

Why This Matters

Moorview Care is a company that provides care for people who need help with daily living. The website says they don’t rent out homes directly – they just help people find housing. But the information I found shows that this statement isn’t completely true.

The Companies Involved

Several companies are connected:

  1. Moorview Care Limited – The main care company.
  2. Supported Living PropCo Ltd – A company that handles property management.
  3. MVC No 2 Ltd – Another company in the group.
  4. Alex Hogg Memorial Trust Limited – A charity involved in housing.

Key Information About Each Company

Moorview Care Limited

  • What they do: Provide care and support services.
  • People who run it: Julie Colley, Neil Philip Franklin, Carol Ann Pycroft.
  • Number of staff: About 345 people.
  • Office address: 13 Museum Street.
  • Website: moorviewcare.com

Supported Living PropCo Ltd

  • What they do: Handle properties and property management.
  • People who run it: Neil Philip Franklin, Carol Pycroft.
  • Number of staff: About 2 people.
  • Office address: 13 Museum Street.

MVC No 2 Ltd

  • What they do: Registered as the same type of company as Moorview.
  • People who run it: Neil Philip Franklin, Carol Pycroft.
  • Number of staff: No staff (0 people)

Alex Hogg Memorial Trust Limited

  • What they do: A charity that handles property and housing rentals.
  • People who run it: Robyn Franklin.
  • Number of staff: About 4 people.
  • Office address: 13 Museum Street.

How The Companies Are Connected

All four companies share:

  • The same people running them.
  • The same accountants.
  • The same addresses.
  • The same website hosting company.

What This Means

When a care company also owns or manages your home, there is a potential conflict of interest. This means the company might make decisions that benefit themselves rather than the people they are looking after.

Evidence of Connection

There are lots of planning documents and property records that connect these companies. For example:

  • Planning applications were submitted by representatives of Moorview Care.
  • The same addresses appear in property records for different companies.
  • Planning documents show the same people involved in different companies.

Key Points To Remember

  • The companies try to make themselves look separate.
  • However, they share the same directors, accountants, and addresses.
  • This creates a situation where the care company and property company are effectively the same.
  • There is no public information showing what these companies charge for housing.

Questions to Consider

  1. Do people living in these properties know they are connected to their care provider?
  2. Is there transparency about the relationship between the companies?
  3. Do the companies show fair pricing for their housing services?
  4. Are employees aware of how the companies are structured?

Summary

This group of companies connected to Moorview Care are all linked together in various ways. While they present themselves as separate companies, they share many common elements – the same people, addresses, and business practices. This close connection between the care provider and property management company creates a conflict of interest for people receiving care and housing services from Moorview.